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SECTION – A
THEMATIC
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
INDIAN POLITY & GOVERNANCE
1. Consider the following statements: communications) to the dominion of

1. The Indian Constitution expressly India.
secures the predominance of Union List Which of the statements given above is/are
over the State List and the Concurrent correct?
list and that of the Concurrent list over (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the State list. (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. In case of a conflict between the central
law and the state law on a subject
4. Which of the following is/are the basic
enumerated in the Concurrent List, the
features of the Indian Constitution?
central law prevails over the state law.
1. Federal character of the Constitution
But, there is an exception. If the state
law has been reserved for the 2. Rule of law
consideration of the President and has 3. Free and fair elections
received his accent, then the state law 4. Judicial Review
prevails in that state. Select the correct answer from the codes
Which of the statements given above is/are given below:
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding
2. What is the correct chronological order of the Indian Constitution:
the following? 1. The Indian Constitution reflects a faith
1. Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in political deliberation.
2. Accession of Kashmir to Indian Union 2. It reflects a spirit of compromise and
3. Nationalisation of the RBI accommodation.
Select the correct answer from the codes 3. It constantly reinforces a common
given below: national identity.
(a) 2-1-3 (b) 3-2-1 Which of the statement given above is/are
(c) 2-3-1 (d) 1-2-3 correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Under Article 1 of the Indian
Constitution, the state of Jammu and 6. With reference to Double Jeopardy, identify
Kashmir is a constituent state of Indian the correct statement/statements:
Union and its territory forms a part of 1. Double jeopardy applies to punishment
the territory of India. given by a judicial body.
2. Article 370 in part XII of the Indian 2. Double jeopardy is also applicable to
Constitution granted a special status to punishments meted out by government
it. departments
3. ‘Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Code:
Kashmir to India’ was signed by Pandit (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 only
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maharaja Hari (c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Singh on 26 October 1947. Under this,
the state surrendered only three subjects
(defence, external affairs and
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7. Those provisions of the Constitution, which 2. It suggests alternative policies in order

are related to the federal structure of the to bring about efficiency and economy in
polity, can be amended by a special majority administration.
of the Parliament and also with the consent 3. It examines whether the money is well
of half of the state legislatures by a simple laid out within the limits of the policy
majority. According to this provision which implied in the estimates.
of the following can be amended in this way Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Election of the President and its manner. correct?
(b) Any of the lists in the seventh Schedule. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Power of Parliament to amend the (c) 1 and 2 (d) All of the above
Constitution and its procedure (Article
368 itself)
11. “Planning has superseded the federation
(d) All of the above and our country is functioning like a unitary
system in many respects”. Who said this
8. Consider the following statements regarding regarding the Planning Commission of
Centre-State Relations in the field of Public India?
Service Commission: (a) Ashok Chanda (b) K. Santhanam
1. The Chairman and members of a State (c) P.V. Rajamannar (d) D. R. Gadgil
Public Service Commission can be
removed by the Governor of that state.
12. The Consolidated Fund of India is a fund in
2. The Union Public Service Commission which
can serve the needs of a state on the
(a) All taxes collected by Union as well as
request of the State Governor and with
state governments are deposited.
the approval of the President.
(b) All money received by or on behalf of the
Which of the statements given above is/are
Government of India is deposited.
correct?
(c) The Union as well as state governments
make equal contribution to this fund and
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 out of this, all charged expenses are met.
(d) Savings of the Union and state
9. Which of the following features of the governments are deposited to meet
Indian Constitution makes it “quasi-federal” unforeseen expenses.
or “centralized federation” in essence?
1. The Written Constitution 13. Consider the following statements:
2. 7th Schedule of the Constitution 1. The Rajya Sabha is an institutional
3. Article 312 mechanism to provide representation to
Code: the states. Its purpose is to protect the
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 powers of the states.
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 only 2. Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or
amend money bills.
10. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
the Estimates Committee: correct?
1. The function of the Estimates (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Committee is to examine the estimates (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
included in the budget and suggest
‘economies’ in public expenditure. 14. The system of Public Interest Litigation has
been introduced in India
(a) through Constitutional Amendments

(b) by judicial initiative 2. Article 19(1)(b) assures citizens the right

(c) by political parties to assemble peaceably and without arms.
(d) by a Parliamentary Act Which of the above statement/s is/are
correct?
15. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the functions of the Committee on Public (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Undertaking
1. The committee on Public Undertakings 18. Consider the following statements:
examines the reports and accounts of 1. In 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps, a member
public undertakings. of the cabinet, came to India with a draft
2. It examines the reports of the proposal of the British Government on
Comptroller and Auditor General on the framing of an independent
public undertakings. Constitution to be adopted after the
3. It examines whether the affairs of the World War-II.
public undertakings are being managed 2. The Cripps Proposals were accepted by
in accordance with sound business the Muslim League.
principles and prudent commercial 3. It was in 1934 that the idea of a
practices. Constituent Assembly for India was put
Which of the statements given above is/are forward for the first time by Pandit
correct? Jawaharlal Nehru.
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
16. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. These are non-justiciable, that is, they 19. Who among the following was not a member
are not legally enforceable by the courts of the Drafting Committee of the
for their violation. Constitutional Assembly, set up in August
2. They promote the welfare of community. 29, 1947?
3. They do not require legislation for their (a) N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar
implementation. (b) Dr. K. M. Munshi
4. The courts cannot declare a law violative (c) Syed Mohammad Saadullah
of any of the Directive Principles as (d) Maulana Abul Kalaam Azad
unconstitutional and invalid. However,
they can uphold the validity of a law on
20. Which one of the documents was the first to
the ground that it was enacted to give
contain a catalogue of Fundamental Rights?
effect to a Directive Principle.
(a) Nehru Report of 1928
Which of the statements given above are
(b) Simon Commission Report of 1929
correct?
(c) Karachi Resolution of 1931
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
(d) Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) All of the above
21. Which of the following Bill(s) is/are

17. Consider the following statements in
presented to the Parliament along with the
reference to right to peaceful protest:
Budget?
1. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the freedom
1. Finance Bill
of speech and expression.
2. Appropriation Bill

3. Contingency Bill (b) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

4. Direct and Indirect Taxes Bill (c) Golaknath v. State of Punjab
Choose the correct code: (d) Berubari case
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) All of the above 26. Consider the following statements:
1. No-Confidence Motion can be
22. Which of the following features of introduced only if it is supported by
Panchayati Raj, envisaged under the 73rd atleast 100 members.
Amendment of the Constitution, has been 2. A No-Confidence Motion can be moved
wrongly listed? only in the Lok Sabha.
(a) The elections to the Panchayats are held 3. There must be a gap of atleast six
by the State Election Commission months between two No-Confidence
(b) There is mandatory reservation of seats Motions.
for weaker sections and women Which of the statement/statements given
(c) The panchayats have a fixed term of five above are correct?
years and if dissolved before the expiry (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
of this term, the elections must be held (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
within six months
(d) Finances are to be given by Planning 27. The Judges of the High Courts can be
Commission removed from their office during their
tenure
23. The members of the Rajya Sabha are not 1. by the Governor, if the state legislature
associated with: passes a resolution to this effect by two-
1. Public Accounts Committee thirds majority.
2. Estimates Committee 2. by the Chief Justice on the
3. Committee on Public Undertakings recommendation of the Parliament.
Choose the correct code: 3. by the President on the basis of a
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only resolution passed by the Parliament by
two thirds majority.
(c) 3 only (d) 1 only
Which of the statement/statements given
above are correct?
24. Which of the following constitutional
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Amendment Acts restrict the size of council
of ministers to 15% of members in the (c) 3 only (d) All of the above
legislative assembly?
(a) 89th Constitutional Amendment Act 28. Which of the following are not included in
(b) 90th Constitutional Amendment Act the Third Schedule (Oaths)?
(c) 91st Constitutional Amendment Act 1. Judge of a High Court.
(d) 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act 2. The Election Commission of India.
3. The Chairman and the members of the
Union Public Service Commission.
25. In which of the following cases, the Supreme
Court held that "life" under Article 21 meant 4. The Finance Commission of India.
more than a mere "animal existence"; it Choose the correct code:
would include the right to live with human (a) 1 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
dignity and all other aspects which made life (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above
"meaningful, complete and worth living"?
(a) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

29. How is Money Bill different from a Financial (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
Bill?
1. A Money Bill includes all the aspects of 32. Consider the following statements about the
the budget, whereas Financial Bill is only powers of Rajya Sabha regarding Money
an Ordinary Bill. Bill:
2. A Money Bill shall be introduced only in 1. It cannot reject a Money Bill.
the Lok Sabha, whereas a Financial Bill 2. It can make recommendations on a
can be introduced in either House of the Money Bill.
Parliament.
3. It can amend a Money Bill.
3. A Money Bill cannot be rejected by the
Which of the above statements given above
Rajya Sabha, whereas a Financial Bill
is/are incorrect?
can be rejected by the Rajya Sabha.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
Choose the correct code:
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All statements are
33. Which of the following categories of bills
true
require prior consent of the President before
their introduction?
30. Consider the following statements:
1. Bills to re-organise states.
1. During Zero Hour, the members of the
2. Bills affecting taxes in which the states
Parliament are free to raise any matter
are interested.
that they think is important and the
3. State bills imposing restrictions on
ministers are bound to reply.
freedom of trade.
2. Question Hour and No- Confidence
4. Bills involving expenditure from the
Motion are the most effective methods of
Consolidated Fund of India.
keeping vigil on the executive and
administrative agencies of the Select the correct answer from the given
government. options
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
correct? (c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 34. The Zonal Councils have been established
under:
31. Consider the following statements about the (a) Article 263 of the Indian Constitution
Zero Hour in the Parliament: (b) The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
1. It is the first hour of every sitting in both (c) Zonal Councils Act, 1956
the houses of Parliament. (d) Inter-State River Water Disputes Act,
2. During this time, matters are raised 1956
without any prior notice to the Speaker.
3. It gives legislative freedom to Members 35. Consider the following pairs:
of Parliament to address important 1. Third Schedule – Forms of Oath or
issues of public importance. Affirmation
4. It is an informal process and does not 2. Fourth Schedule – Allocation of Seats in
find a mention in “Rules of Procedure Lok Sabha
and Conduct of Business” in Lok Sabha. 3. Eight Schedule – Language
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Twelfth Schedule – Constitution 73rd
correct? Amendment
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4

Which of the pairs given above are correctly (c) 4th Schedule (d) 3rd Schedule
matched?
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1 and 3 40. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4 Constitution deals with the administration
36. The idea of protection of monuments, places and control of Scheduled Areas and
and objects of national importance is Scheduled Tribes in the following four
enshrined in its states?
(a) Preamble (a) Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and
(b) Fundamental Rights Nagaland
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy (b) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and
Mizoram
(d) Fundamental Duties
(c) Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh
and Nagaland
37. Which of the following conditions fulfill the
(d) Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and
criteria of Office of Profit?
Nagaland
1. The office must be under the
appointment of government concerned
41. Consider the following statements about
2. The benefits, perks, salary, or any
Public Service Commission:
financial gain must be released from
public exchequer 1. The Constitution does not fix the
number of members of the Union Public
3. A Member of Parliament or State
Service Commission
Legislative Assembly can be disqualified
for holding Office of Profit. 2. One-half of the members of the UPSC
should be persons who have held office
Select the correct answer using the code
under the Government of India or of a
given below:
state atleast for atleast five years.
(a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2
3. The Chairman and members of the
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC hold office for a term of five years
or until they attain the age of 60 years.
38. Supreme Court Collegium comprises of 4. Members of Joint Public Service
which of the following? Commission are appointed by the
(a) Five senior most judges of Supreme Governors of respective States and hold
Court excluding the Chief Justice of office till the age of 65 years.
India. Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Five senior most judges of Supreme correct?
Court including the Chief Justice of (a) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 only
India.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
(c) Four senior most judges of Supreme
Court including the Chief Justice of
42. Consider the following steps in the
India.
enactment of a budget:
(d) Seven senior most judges of Supreme
1. General discussion
Court including the Chief Justice of
India. 2. Appropriation Bill
3. Finance Bill
39. Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District 4. Voting of the demands for grant
Council (TTAAD(C) has been constituted Select the correct sequence in the enactment
under? of a budget from the above steps:
(a) 5th Schedule (b) 6th Schedule (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 1, 4, 2, 3
(c) 1, 4, 3, 2 (d) 1, 3, 4, 2

43. Which of the following committees relates to 2. Zonal Councils

the issues of data security and privacy 3. Election Commission
concerns? 4. University Grants Commission
1. Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee Select the correct answer using the code
2. Justice A.P. Shah Committee given below:
3. J.J. Irani Committee (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4
Select the correct answer using the code (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 and 4
given below:
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 48. Which of the following statements regarding
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 the President’s ordinance-making power is
incorrect?
44. Which of the following committees does not (a) It is the executive power of the
pertain to Corporate Governance? legislature.
(a) V.K. Gokak Committee (b) It shall have the same force and effect as
(b) Naresh Chandra Committee an Act of Parliament.
(c) Narayana Murthy Committee (c) It shall cease to operate on expiry of six
(d) Uday Kotak Committee weeks from the re-assembly of the
Parliament.
(d) It may be withdrawn at any time by the
45. Consider the following statements about the
President.
Directive Principles of State Policy
enshrined in the Indian Constitution:
1. They are borrowed from the Irish 49. Consider the following statements about
Constitution. Public Accounts of India:
2. They seek to provide social and 1. Transactions in Public Accounts relates
economic base to democracy. to debt other than those included in the
3. It is mandatory for the government to
implement all directives. 2. Parliamentary authorization for
payments from the Public Account is not
4. Some of the directives were added by
required.
Constitution 42nd and 86th
Amendment. 3. It is a constitutional fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the above statements given above
correct? is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
46. The CAG of India can be removed from the 50. Which among the following articles
office only in like manner and on like mentions about making effective provisions
grounds as: for securing right to work?
(a) Chairman of the UPSC (a) Article 38 (b) Article 39
(b) Supreme Court Judge (c) Article 40 (d) Article 41
(c) Attorney General of India
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha 51. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the
47. Which of the following is/are constitutional
Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation
bodies?
Act after every census.
1. Finance Commission

2. The Constitution of India was 56. Which of the following statements with
specifically amended in 2002 not to have regard to Judges is/are incorrect?
delimitation of constituencies till the 1. The Judge of a Supreme Court is
first census after 2026. appointed by the Chief Justice of India
Choose the correct code in consultation with the President.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. The Judge of a High Court is appointed
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 by the Governor of the state in
consultation with Chief Justice of the
High Court.
52. Which of the following statements is/are
correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Article 262 of the Indian Constitution (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
provides a role for the Central
government in adjudicating conflicts 57. Who shall appoint the Chairperson and
surrounding inter-state rivers. Members of National Human Rights
2. The Interstate River Water Disputes Act, Commission (NHR(C) in India?
1956 (IRWD Act) is an Act of the (a) The Prime Minister
Parliament of India enacted under (b) The President
Article 262 of Constitution of India on (c) The Chief Justice of India
the eve of reorganization of states on
(d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
linguistic basis to resolve the water
disputes.
Choose the correct code
correct?
1. The provisions related to citizenship are
mentioned in the Part III of the Indian
Constitution.
53. Which of the following articles of the Indian 2. One can lose citizenship of India in three
Constitution directs the state that the ways – Renunciation, Termination and
ownership and control of the material Deprivation.
resources of the community are so
distributed to serve the common good?
(a) Article 39A (b) Article 39(b)
(c) Article 40 (d) Article 44
59. Which of the following statement is/are

54. Which of the following amendments
correct?
removed Right to Property as Fundamental
1. The Joint sitting of Parliament is
Right?
allowed in case of Money Bill.
(a) 42nd Amendment
2. The Joint sitting of Parliament is
(b) 44th Amendment
allowed in case of Constitution
(c) 51st Amendment Amendment Bill.
(d) 57th Amendment 3. A Bill passed in Joint sitting of the
Parliament shall pass by a total number
55. The access to free legal service has been of members of both Houses present and
enshrined in voting.
(a) Article 38 (b) Article 38A (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Article 39A (d) Article 39(d) (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

60. Which of the following best describes an (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Ordinance as? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Legislative power of the Legislature
(b) Executive Power of the Legislature 64. Article 371A provides special provisions to
(c) Executive Power of the Executive which of the following states?
(d) Legislative Power of the Executive (a) Assam (b) Manipur
61. Equal Justice and free legal aid constitutes (c) Mizoram (d) Nagaland
which part of the Indian Constitution? 65. Consider the following statements:
(a) Fundamental Rights only 1. Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy Human Rights, 1948, and Article 17 of
(c) Fundamental Duty the International Covenant on Civil and
(d) Preamble Political Rights (ICCPR), 1966, legally
protect persons against “arbitrary
interference” with their privacy.
62. Which of the following statement regarding
2. The Supreme Court in India has
Member of National Human Rights
declared that the right to privacy is a
Commission (NHR(C) is correct?
fundamental right.
(a) A person appointed as a Member shall
Which of the above statement/s is/are
hold office for a term of four years from
correct?
the date on which he enters upon his
office and shall be eligible for re- (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
appointment for another term. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) A person appointed as a Member shall
hold office for a term of five years from 66. The law declared by the Supreme Court shall
the date on which he enters upon his be binding on all courts within the territory
office and shall not be eligible for re- is mentioned in
appointment for another term. (a) Article 123 (b) Article 124
(c) A person appointed as a Member shall (c) Article 137 (d) Article 141
hold office for a term of five years from
67. Which among the following articles
office and shall be eligible for re-
mentions about making effective provisions
appointment for another term of five
for securing right to work?
years.
(a) Article 38 (b) Article 39
(d) A person appointed as a Member shall
hold office for a term of four years from
office and shall not be eligible for re- 68. The Chairman of which of the following
appointment for another term. parliamentary committees is invariably from
the members of ruling party?
63. Consider the following statements: (a) Committee on Public Undertakings
1. The constitution of India provides an (b) Public Accounts Committee
express provision for judicial review in (c) Estimates Committee
the shape of Article 13. (d) Committee on Delegated Legislation
2. Judicial review power has been
conferred on the High courts and the 69. Consider the following statements:
Supreme court of India. 1. The Election Commission of India is a
Which of the above statement/s is/are five-member body.
correct?

2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides 73. Consider the following statements regarding
the election schedule for the conduct of the judicial powers of the Governor:
both general elections and bye-elections. 1. He makes appointments, postings and
3. Election Commission resolves the promotions of the District Judges in
disputes relating to splits/mergers of consultation with the State High Court.
recognised political parties. 2. He is consulted by the President while
Which of the statements given above is/are appointing the Judges of the concerned
correct? State High Court.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only correct?
70. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
paper can be filed by
(a) anyone residing in India. 74. The judges of the High Court can be
(b) a resident of the constituency from removed from their office during their
which the election is to be contested. tenure
(c) any citizen of India whose name appears 1. by the Governor, if the State Legislature
in the electoral roll of a constituency. passes a resolution to this effect by two-
(d) any citizen of India. thirds majority.
2. by the Chief Justice on the
recommendation of the Parliament.
71. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian
Constitution deals with the administration 3. by the President on the basis of a
and control of Scheduled Areas and resolution passed by the Parliament by
Scheduled Tribes in the following four two thirds majority.
states? Which of the statements given above
(a) Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and is/are correct?
Nagaland (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and (c) 3 only (d) All of the above
Mizoram
(c) Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh 75. Consider the following statements regarding
and Nagaland the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and (D.P.S.P.) and Fundamental Rights of the
Nagaland Indian Constitution: -
1. The D.P.S.P. are instrument of
72. Consider the following statements: instructions of the government. They
contain positive commands to the state
1. Ordinances are laws that are
to promote a social and welfare state.
promulgated by the President of India
on the recommendation of the Union 2. The Fundamental Rights are limitations
Cabinet, which will have the same effect upon the state actions. They contain
as an Act of Parliament. negative injunctions to the state not to
do various things.
2. Ordinances can only be issued when
Parliament is not in session. 3. The scope of D.P.S.P. is larger. The
D.P.S.P. set the guidelines in the larger
interest of community, for achieving
correct?
socialistic goals through democratic
methods.

Which of the statements given above is/are 2. He must possess the qualifications
correct? required for a judge of the Supreme
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 Court.
(c) 3 only (d) All of the above 3. He must be a member of either houses of
the Parliament.
76. The Constitution of India lays down which 4. He can be removed from office through
of the following qualification(s) for the impeachment by Parliament.
appointment of a person as a Governor? Which of the above statements are correct?
1. He should be a citizen of India (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
2. He should make and subscribe before (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
the person authorized by the Election
Commission, an oath or affirmation 79. When the annual Union Budget is not
according to the form prescribed in the passed by the Lok Sabha, then
Third Schedule (a) the Budget is modified and presented
3. He should have completed the age of 30 again.
years. (b) the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha
4. He should possess other qualifications for suggestions.
prescribed by the Parliament. (c) the Union Finance Minister is asked to
Which of the statements given above is/are resign.
correct? (d) the Prime Minister submits the
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only resignation of Council of Ministers.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
77. The writ of Habeas Corpus is not issued in 1. A vote on account is a grant in advance
which of the following cases? for the central government to meet
1. Where the order of imprisonment or short-term expenditure needs from the
detention is ultra-virus the statute which Consolidated Fund of India
authorizes the imprisonment or 2. Article 266 of the Indian Constitution
detention. defines the Consolidated Fund of India,
2. Where the person against whom the writ which is where all the revenue of the
is issued or the person who is detained is central government, be it from taxes,
not within the jurisdiction of the Court. funds raised by loans and interest on
3. To secure the release of a person who loans, and a portion of taxes from states,
has been imprisoned by a court of law on is parked.
criminal charges. Choose the correct code:
4. To interfere with a proceeding for (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
contempt by a Court of record or by the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code 81. The Constitution (Seventy-Third
given below: Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at
(a) 1 only (b) 4 only promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above the country, provides for which of the
following?
78. Consider the following statements about the 1. Constitution of District Planning
Attorney General of India. Committees.
1. He is appointed by the President of 2. State Election Commissions to conduct
India. all Panchayat elections.

3. Establishment of State Finance (a) the Council of Ministers stands

Commissions. automatically dissolved.
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) the senior most member of the Council
given below: of Ministers automatically becomes the
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only Prime Minster.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) The Lok Sabha stands automatically
dissolved and fresh elections must be
held within six months.
22. Which of the following writs can be issued
against administrative authorities? (d) the President can take any of the above
actions.
(a) Prohibition, Certiorari & Mandamus.
86. The proceedings in the Lok Sabha cannot be
(b) Certiorari & Mandamus.
conducted unless there is quorum. How this
(c) Prohibition & Mandamus
quorum is ensured?
(d) Prohibition & Certiorari.
(a) The Speaker counts the heads at the
time of commencement of proceedings
83. According to the Punchhi commission what at first session every day.
is the order of precedence that ought to be (b) The Parliamentary Secretary keeps
followed by the governor in case of a hung record of attendance of members and
house to form the government? informs the Speaker about lack of
1. The single largest party with support of quorum.
others (c) The attendance registered kept at the
2. The group with the largest pre poll entrance is monitored.
alliance commanding the largest (d) The lack of quorum is bought to the
number; notice of the Speaker by the members.
3. The post-electoral coalition with all
parties joining the government
87. What is the provision to safeguard the
4. The post electoral alliance with some autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
parties joining the government and
1. While appointing the Supreme Court
remaining including Independents
Judges, the President of India has to
supporting from outside.
consult the Chief Justice of India.
Choose the correct code in the order of
2. The Supreme Court Judges can be
precedence?
removed by the Chief Justice of India
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 3, 4 only.
(c) 1, 2, 4, 3 (d) 2, 1, 4, 3 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on
the Consolidated Fund of India to which
84. Which of the following Articles of the the legislature does not have to vote.
Constitution broadly govern the relationship 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of
between the Prime Minister and the the Supreme Court of India are made by
President? the Government only after consulting
1. Article 75 2. Article 73 the Chief Justice of India.
3. Article 74 4. Article 78 Which of the statements given above is/are
Choose the correct code: correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
85. In the event of the resignation or death of 88. Which of the following are included in the
the Prime Minister original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. A dispute between the Government of (c) Right to work, education and public
India and one or more States assistance
2. A dispute regarding elections to either (d) Securing living wage and human
House of the Parliament or that of conditions of work to workers
Legislature of a State
3. A dispute between the Government of 92. Local self-government can be best explained
India and a Union Territory as an exercise in
4. A dispute between two or more states (a) Federalism
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) Democratic decentralisation
given below: (c) Administrative delegation
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (d) Direct democracy
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
93. Which of the following Directive Principles
89. Consider the following provisions under the can override the Fundamental Rights given
Directive Principles of State Policy as under article 14 and 19?
enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Article 39 (a) 2. Article 39 (b)
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform 3. Article 39 (c) 4. Article 39 (d)
civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural
(c) 2,3 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable
94. The members of the Constituent Assembly
leisure and cultural opportunities
were:
Which of the above are the Gandhian
(a) Elected directly by the method of adult
Principles that are reflected in the Directive
suffrage
Principles of State Policy?
(b) Appointed by the British government
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Elected indirectly by the electoral college
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Chosen by indirect election by the
members of the Provincial Legislative
90. Which one of the following Committees
Assemblies
contains representatives of both the House
viz. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
95. Which of the following provisions in the
(a) Business Advisory Committee
Constitution of India have been borrowed
(b) Rules Committee
from the Britain?
(c) Public Accounts Committee
1. Independence of Judiciary
(d) Committee on Public Undertakings
2. Judicial Review
3. Fundamental Rights
91. Which principle among the following was
added to the Directive Principles of State
Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the
Constitution? (c) 1 and 3 (d) None of the above
(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men
and women 96. Consider the following statements:
(b) Participation of workers in the 1. It is customary for a Constitution to have
management of industries Preamble, but not mandatory.

2. The Preamble is non-justiciable i.e. it is 100. Which of the following statement in not
not enforceable in the court of law. correct?
3. The Preamble of the constitution can be (a) Habeas corpus is a Latin term which
amended with a simple majority in the means “to have the body”.
Parliament. (b) The term “mandamus” literally means
Choose the correct code: “command.”
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Writ of prohibition means to forbid or to
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above stop and it is popularly known as 'Stay
Order'.
97. Who among the following acted as (d) The meaning of the term Quo Warranto
Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent is ‘to be certified”.
Assembly of India?
(a) Dr. B.R.Ambedkar 101. Which of the following is true regarding the
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad concept on Equality before the law:
(c) Sir B.N. Rau 1. It is a positive concept.
(d) Shri. K.M. Munshi 2. Rule of law means the absolute
supremacy of ordinary law of land as
opposed to the influence of arbitrary
98. On which the following grounds the
power of the ruler.
Fundamental Rights can be restricted:
1. Maintenance of Sovereignty and
correct?
Integrity of the Country.
2. Maintenance of friendly relations with
foreign States.
3. Maintenance of Public Order, Morality
and decency. 102. Consider the following statements:
4. Promotion of the interest of any socially 1. The President may, by writing under his
and educationally backward classes of hand addressed to the Chief Justice of
citizens or the Schedule Castes and the Supreme Court, resign his office;
Schedule Tribes. 2. The President may, for violation of the
Choose the correct code: Constitution, be removed from office by
impeachment in the manner provided in
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
Article 68.
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All of the above
3. The President shall, notwithstanding the
expiration of his term, continue to hold
99. Consider the following statements: office until his successor enters upon his
1. Article 13(2. of the Constitution states office.
that the State shall not make any law Choose the correct code:
which takes away or abridge the
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
Fundamental Rights.
(c) 3 only (d) None of the above
2. Fundamental Rights are called the
limitations upon the State because they
check the power of State. 103. Which of the following emergencies can be
declared by the President on his own?
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct? 1. Emergency due to external aggression or
armed rebellion
2. Emergency due to failure of the
constitutional machinery in a state

3. Emergency due to threat to the financial 108. The proceedings in the Lok Sabha cannot be
stability or credit of India. conducted unless there is quorum. How this
Choose the correct code: quorum is ensured?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) The Speaker counts the heads at the
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above time of commencement of proceedings
at first session every day.
(b) The Parliamentary Secretary keeps
104. Which of the following statement correctly
record of attendance of members and
explains the term “Pocket Veto” of the
informs the Speaker about lack of
President?
quorum.
(a) Refusal to give assent to any Bill
(c) The attendance registered kept at the
(b) Sending the bill back to Parliament for
entrance is monitored.
changes
(d) The lack of quorum is bought to the
(c) Taking no action indefinitely on a Bill
notice of the Speaker by the members.
(d) None of the above
109. In case of Prorogation of House which

105. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of among the following lapse?
his/her appointment:
1. Pending notices
(a) Need not necessarily be a member of one
2. Pending motions
of the Houses of the Parliament but
3. Pending Resolutions
must become a member of one of the
Houses within six months. 4. Pending Bills.
(b) Need not necessarily be a member of one Choose the correct code:
of the Houses of the Parliament but (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4
must become a member of the Lok (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
Sabha within six months.
(c) Must be a member of one of the Houses 110. Consider the following statements:
of the Parliament. 1. A starred question is one to which a
(d) Must be a member of the Lok Sabha. member desires an oral answer in the
House.
106. Which of the following Standing 2. An unstarred question is one to which
Committees of Parliament has no MP from written answer is desired by the
Rajya Sabha? Member.
(a) Public Accounts Committee 3. No supplementary questions can be
(b) Estimates Committee asked in the case of a Starred question.
(c) Committee on Public Undertakings Choose the correct code:
(d) All the above Committee. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above
107. The Parliament can make law for the whole
of any part of India for the implementation 111. Joint-sittings of the two houses of
of international treaties Parliament are held for
(a) With the consent of all the states 1. Resolution of deadlock between the two
(b) With the consent of majority of the houses on a non-money bill
states 2. Annual address by the President
(c) With the consent of the concerned state 3. Special address by the President
(d) Without the consent of any state Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
112. Which of the following special powers have (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the (c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Constitution of India?
(a) To change the existing territory of a 115. Inter-State Councils in India have been set
State and to change the name of a State. up under
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the (a) Provisions of the Constitution
Parliament to make laws in the State List (b) A parliamentary resolution
and to create one or more All India
(c) A resolution adopted by the National
Services.
Development Council
(c) To amend the election procedure of the
President and to determine the pension
of the President after his/her retirement.
(d) To determine the functions of the
Election Commission and to determine 1. By 42nd Amendment Act, the Right to
the number of Election Commissioners. property was removed from the list of
Fundamental rights.
2. The right to freedom can be curtailed on
the account of maintenance of friendly
1. The original jurisdiction of Supreme
relations with Foreign State.
Court extends over disputes between
India and foreign states
correct?
2. Under advisory jurisdiction of Supreme
Court, the advice is binding on the
President. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not
correct? 117. What is the provision to safeguard the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. While appointing the Supreme Court
114. What is the provision to safeguard the
autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
only.
3. The salaries of the Judges are charged
on the Consolidated Fund of India to
which the legislature does not have to
vote.
only.
4. All appointments of officers and staffs of
the Supreme Court of India are made by
the Government only after consulting
which the legislature does not have to
the Chief Justice of India.
vote.
correct?
the Chief Justice of India. (c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

118. Which one of the following duties of the Choose the correct code:
Comptroller and Auditor General has been (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
wrongly listed? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) To audit all expenditure from the
120. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha
(b) To audit all expenditure from the Speaker, consider the following statements:
Contingency Funds and Public Accounts.
1. He/she holds the office during the
(c) To control the receipts and issue of pleasure of the President.
public money and to ensure that all
2. He/she need not be a member of the
public revenue is deposited with the
House at the time of his/her election but
exchequer.
has to become a member of the House
(d) To audit all trading, manufacturing, within six months from the date of
profit and loss accounts. his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of
119. Consider the following statements: his/her resignation has to be addressed
1. In order to be appointed as the Attorney to the Deputy Speaker.
General a person must be qualified to be Which of the statements given above is/are
appointed as a judge of High Court. correct?
2. Attorney General of India is paid salary (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
that is equivalent to that of a Supreme (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above
Court Judge.

INDIAN ECONOMY
1. Which of the following statements is/are (c) Human development enhances the
correct with respect to the capital-output ability of the people to make their own
ratio? choices.
1. A higher capital-output ratio indicates (d) Human development would promote
technological advancement in the inclusive and balanced growth and
economy. development.
2. A lower capital-output ratio is desirable
in the economy. 5. Which among the following indicators are
Select the correct answer using the code used in the UNDP's Gender Inequality Index
given below: (GII)?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Enrolment in primary education
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Maternal mortality Rate (MMR)
3. Share of parliamentary seats
2. Which of the following best explains ‘twin 4. Female Labour Force Participation Rate
deficits’ in the economy? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Fiscal Deficit and Current Account given below:
Deficit (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) Fiscal Deficit and Revenue Deficit (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Fiscal Deficit and Capital Account
Deficit 6. Which of the following statements is/are
(d) Fiscal Deficit and Budgetary Deficit correct about disguised unemployment?
1. It is unemployment that affects
3. Consider the following statements with aggregate output.
respect to inflation: 2. An economy demonstrates disguised
1. Inflation is good for those who lend unemployment when productivity is low
money than for those who borrow and too many workers are filling too few
money. jobs.
2. Inflation is good for those who make the Select the correct answer using the code
products than for those who buy it. given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 7. India has a score of 0.44 in the Human
Capital Index released by the World Bank.
4. Which among the following statements can What does this imply?
be considered as the best argument to (a) Only 44% of the population of India is
promote human development in a country? fully developed and works with optimum
(a) Human development would lead to an productivity.
increase in the GDP growth rate. (b) A child born in India will only be 44%
(b) Human development would promote productive when he attains the age of 18,
political development and strengthen compared to what he would be had he
democratic values. received full education and health.
(c) Only 44% of the population is
employable in India.

THEMATIC – Indian Economy
(d) All of the above. 12. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
8. Which of the following comes/come under 1. Stagflation is characterised by slow
the revenue receipts of the government? economic growth and high
1. Corporation tax unemployment.
2. GST and taxes of the Union territories 2. Skewflation is price rise of a small group
of commodities over a sustained period
3. Custom duties
of time.
3. Hyperinflation is a large and
given below:
accelerating inflation that takes place
over a very short period of time.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below:
9. Consider the following statements about the (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Securities and Exchange Board of India:
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is a non-statutory body.
2. It regulates the credit rating agencies in
India.
“stressed asset”:
1. The Central Bank has made it voluntary
correct?
for the lenders to take the defaulters to
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only the bankruptcy court.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The ‘Prudential framework for
resolution of stressed assets’ of the
10. Which of the following indicate/s situation Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gives only
of monetary policy transmission in the 1-day leeway to the defaulters.
economy? Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The banks benchmarking their lending correct?
rates based on MCLR (Marginal Cost of (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
funds based Lending Rate). (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. External benchmarking of interest rates.
Select the correct answer using the code 14. Which of the following are said to increase
given below: the general price level in an economy?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Failed monsoon
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Increase in population
3. Introduction of Universal Basic Income
11. Which of the following best represent the 4. Job losses
concept of differentiated banks in India?
1. Small Finance Banks given below:
2. Payment Banks (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Regional Rural Banks (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. The Industrial Development Bank of
India
15. Which of the following documents are
Select the correct answer using the code mandated to be provided as part of the
given below: Union Budget by the Indian Constitution?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only 1. Annual Financial Statement
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. Demand for Grants
3. Finance Bill

4. Macro-economic Framework Statement Which of the statements given above is/are

5. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement correct?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
given below: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 20. What would happen to the “money
multiplier” in an economy, if the cash
16. What is meant by a dwarf firm? reserve ratio (CRR) is reduced?
(a) Young firms that are less than 10 years (a) The money multiplier would increase.
old. (b) The money multiplier would decrease.
(b) Firms that are quite old, but failed to (c) The money multiplier would remain
grow into large sized firms. constant.
(c) Firms that are quite young, but still (d) There is no relationship between the
employ large number of people. money multiplier and the cash reserve
(d) Young firms that have less potential to ratio (CRR).
grow into large sized firms due to their
own weakness. 21. Which of the following statements related to
the Purchasing Managers’ Index is correct?
17. According to the Fiscal Responsibility and (a) It is an index of the prevailing direction
Budget Management rules, rolling targets of economic trends in both the
have been set for certain indicators. Which manufacturing and service sectors.
of the following are the components of the (b) It is an index of the prevailing direction
rolling targets? of economic trends in the service sectors
1. Fiscal deficit as a percentage of the GDP only.
2. Tax revenue as a percentage of the GDP (c) It is an index of the prevailing direction
3. Foreign debt as a percentage of the GDP of economic trends in the international
market and exchange rate.
4. GDP growth rate
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only 22. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about the National Mission for
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?
1. NMSA aims at promoting sustainable
18. The World Investment Report is released by
agriculture through climate change
which of the following organizations?
adaptation measures.
(a) The World Economic Forum
2. The major thrust is enhancing
(b) UNCTAD (The United Nations agriculture productivity, especially in the
Conference on Trade and Development) rainfed areas, focusing on integrated
(c) The World Bank farming, soil health management and
(d) The International Monetary Fund synergizing resource conservation.
19. Consider the following statements about the given below:
Municipal Performance Index: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. It has been developed by NITI Aayog. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Parameters of the Municipal
Performance Index include technology
and planning.

23. Which of the following statements is/are 27. Which of the following committees
correct about the Per Drop More Crop recommended setting up of the Payment
(PDM(C)? Banks?
1. It focuses on water use efficiency at farm (a) Nachiket Mor Committee
level through precision/ Micro Irrigation (b) Rangarajan Committee
(MI). (c) N.K. Sinha Committee
2. The Department of Agriculture, Co- (d) Bibek Debroy Committee
operation & Farmers’ Welfare is
implementing Per Drop More Crop.
correct?
given below:
1. The Bad Bank is basically an Asset
Restructuring Company (AR(C).
2. The concept of the Bad Bank was
pioneered at the Mellon Bank.
24. Which of the following is/are said to trigger Choose the correct code
a ‘currency war’?
1. A central bank following expansionary
monetary policy in order to devalue its
currency.
2. A central bank eases the money supply
correct?
to lower exchange rates.
1. An asset quality rating is a review or
evaluation assessing the credit risk
given below:
associated with a particular asset.
2. A rating of one shows poor asset quality
and there is huge credit risk.
25. Which of the following statements are
correct?
1. Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)
involves holding financial assets from a
country outside of the investor's own. 30. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
2. FPI holdings can include stocks;
American depositary receipts (ADRs), 1. Viability Gap Funding (VGF) means a
bonds, mutual funds and exchange- grant to support projects that are
traded funds. economically unjustified but financially
viable.
3. Unlike Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),
FPI consists of passive ownership. 2. Viability Gap Funding(VGF) is provided
as a capital subsidy to attract the private
sector players to participate in PPP
given below:
projects.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
26. In the context of which of the following do
you sometimes find the terms amber box,
blue box and green box? 31. Consider the following statements:
(a) WTO (b) SAARC 1. Capital Adequacy Ratio(CAR) is the ratio
of a bank’s capital in relation to its risk
(c) UNFCCC (d) India-EU FTA
weighed assets and current liabilities.

2. Tier I capital comprise of the core (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

resources of a Bank. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Tier II capital comprises of the
undisclosed resources. 35. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are 1. The International Centre for Alternate
correct? Dispute Resolution (ICADR) works
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 under the aegis of the Supreme Court of
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above India headed by Chief Justice of India.
2. It was started by the Ministry of Law and
32. Consider the following statements with Justice, Govt. of India.
respect to Bond Market Development: Which of the above statements is/are
1. Greater economic size means greater correct?
bond market development. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. Countries with stable exchange rate are (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
conducive to bond market development.
3. High level of interest rate volatility in the 36. Consider the following statements:
fixed income securities market tends to 1. Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) is a
lower bond market development. treaty under the World Trade
Which of the above statements is/are Organization that was negotiated during
correct? the Doha Round negotiations.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 2. The agreement is centered around the
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above need to eliminate ‘trade distorting’
agricultural subsidies.
33. Consider the following statements: Which of the above statements is/are
1. A credit rating is an assessment of the correct?
creditworthiness of a borrower. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. Individuals, corporations and (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
governments are assigned credit ratings
— whosoever wants to borrow money. 37. Consider the following statements:
3. Individuals are given ‘credit ratings’, 1. Blue Box contains those subsidies that
while corporations and governments tend to distort the international trade by
receive ‘credit scores’. making products of a country cheaper in
Which of the above statements is/are the international market.
correct? 2. Green Box contains those subsidies that
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 do not distort trade nor cause any
(c) 1 only (d) All of the above distortion are classified under this box.
Which of the above statements is/are
34. Consider the following statements: correct?
1. The Trade Facilitation Agreement (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(TF(A) is the outcome of WTO's Bali (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(Indonesi(a) ministerial package of
2013. 38. The World Economic Outlook Report is
2. To facilitate TFA, the Government of released by
India (GoI) released National Trade (a) World Bank
Facilitation Action Plan (NTFAP). (b) World Economic Forum
Which of the above statements is/are (c) International Monetary Fund
correct?

(d) European Bank for Reconstruction and 3. It is being implemented by the Ministry
Development of Commerce and Industry.
Select the correct option using the codes
39. The main purpose of setting up New given below:
Development Bank is (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3
(a) To provide finance to all countries for (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2
poverty alleviation.
(b) To provide loans to countries to meet 43. Grey revolution is related to
BoP crisis. (a) Fertilizers
(c) To mobilize resources for infrastructure (b) Jute
and sustainable development projects in
(c) Food grains
BRICS and other emerging economies.
(d) Non-conventional energy
(d) To develop public institutions in
countries through long-term loans.
44. Which of the following forms a part of
India’s external debt?
(a) Loans from RBI
Trade Facilitation Agreement:
(b) Loans from multilateral banks
1. This agreement is associated with the
Uruguay round of WTO. (c) Foreign Direct Investment
2. It is aimed at facilitating smooth (d) Loans advanced to foreign banks
movement of goods across borders.
Which of the above statements is/are 45. Consider the following statements about
correct? rupee convertibility:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Rupee convertibility means the ease with
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 which rupee can be converted into
another currency.
2. Rupee is fully convertible on current
account.
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency:
3. Rupee is fully convertible on capital
1. It encourages foreign investment in
account.
developing economies by offering
insurance to foreign private investors Which of the above statements is/are
against loss caused by non-commercial correct?
risks. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
2. It is an institution of International (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Monetary Fund.
Which of the above statements is/are 46. In the context of Balance of Payment (BoP),
correct? which of the following form a part of
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only internationally acceptable assets?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) IMF Reserve Tranche
(b) Foreign loans
42. Which of the following statements is/are (c) Shares
correct about the Small Farmers’ (d) None of the above
Agribusiness Consortium?
1. It will provide venture capital assistance 47. Consider the following statements about
to agri businesses. Special Drawing Rights (SDR):
2. It will help in formation of Farmer 1. SDR is an international currency created
Producer Organisations. by IMF.

2. SDR is used for the purpose of settling (b) GDP calculated at market prices.
international accounts. (c) Ratio of GDP at current prices and GDP
3. SDR derives its value from US dollar as at constant prices.
it the most commonly used currency. (d) Ratio of Consumer Price Index and
Which of the above statements is/are Wholesale Price index
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 53. The term ‘seignorage’ refers to
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) cost of printing currency by the central
bank.
48. Official reserve transactions refer to (b) cost of procurement of foodgrains by the
(a) transactions undertaken by the central government.
government out of the Consolidated (c) cost of servicing debt by the government.
Fund of India. (d) difference between exchange rates of two
(b) transactions undertaken by RBI to different countries.
balance the BOP deficit or surplus.
(c) transactions undertaken by Ministry of 54. Which of the following correctly explains
Finance on the official reserves. ‘monetary base’ of the economy?
(d) transactions undertaken by public sector (a) Currency with the public + demand
banks to maintain their required deposits in the banking system.
reserves. (b) Currency with the public + time deposits
of the banking system.
49. An exchange traded fund refers to (c) Currency in circulation+ banker’s
(a) a stock that tracks the exchange rate of deposits with RBI+ other deposits with
the country. RBI.
(b) a stock that that tracks an index, a (d) None of the above
commodity, bonds or basket of assets.
(c) a stock whose value depends upon the 55. A decrease in bank rate by the RBI leads to
level of foreign exchange reserves of the (a) higher liquidity in the market.
country.
(b) lower liquidity in the market.
(c) reduction in inflation.
50. Inflation in the economy results in
(a) benefitting to the debtors.
56. Demand for money remaining the same, an
(b) rise in consumption. increase in supply of money will result in
(c) benefitting to savers. (a) a rise in the level of prices.
(d) appreciation of exchange rate. (b) a rise in the rate of interest.
(c) a decrease in level of income and
51. Which of the following is the correct employment.
description of stagflation? (d) None of the above
(a) High inflation and high employment
(b) High inflation and high unemployment 57. A reduction in interest rates in the economy
(c) Low inflation and high employment may result in
(d) Low inflation and high unemployment (a) Decrease in investment
(b) Currency depreciation
52. GDP deflator refers to (c) Decrease in money demand
(a) GDP calculated at current prices. (d) None of the above

58. An increase in investment results in used for actual consumption

1. increase in aggregate demand. expenditure of the government.
2. increase in productive capacity. 3. This concept was introduced in the
Select the correct option using the codes Union Budget 2011-12.
given below. Select the correct statements using the codes
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only given below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3
59. Liquidity trap refers to
(a) shortage of liquidity in the economy. 63. The EASE programme is related to
(b) situation when interest rate is so low (a) Bank recapitalization
that people prefer to hold money rather (b) Education
than invest it. (c) Infrastructure
(c) RBI’s policy to control interest rates (d) Railways
through change in liquidity.
(d) situation in business cycle when 64. Consider the following statements about the
economy is trapped due to low aggregate Finance Bill:
demand. 1. A Finance Bill is also presented along
with the Annual Financial Statement as
60. Fiscal drag means per Article 114 of the Constitution.
(a) inability of the government to meet its 2. It contains the taxation proposals
fiscal deficit. announced under the Union Budget.
(b) fall in aggregate demand of the economy Which of the above statements is/are
when people move from lower to higher correct?
tax brackets. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) contradiction between fiscal and (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
monetary policy.
(d) None of the above 65. The Macroeconomic Framework Statement
presented with the budget provides an
61. Which of the following represent sources of assessment of
financing fiscal deficit? 1. expected GDP growth rate.
1. Market borrowings 2. fiscal balance of the Central
2. State Provident funds Government.
3. External debt 3. external sector balance.
4. Securities against small savings Select the correct option using the codes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
66. Which of the following form a part of the
62. Consider the following statements about capital receipts of the central government?
‘Effective Revenue Deficit’: 1. Recoveries of loans and advances.
1. Effective revenue deficit refers to the 2. GST receipts.
difference between fiscal deficit and 3. External grants.
grants for creation of capital assets. Select the correct answer using the codes
2. Effective revenue deficit signifies that given below.
amount of capital receipts that are being

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 Select the correct option using the codes
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 given below.
67. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Monetary Policy Committee is
responsible for fixing the benchmark 71. Global Liveability index is prepared by
interest rate in India. (a) World Bank.
2. The committee comprises six members - (b) World Economic Forum.
three officials of the Reserve Bank of (c) Economist Intelligence Unit.
India and three external members
(d) UN Industrial Development
nominated by the Government of India.
Organisation.
correct?
correct about the Corruption Perception
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Index?
1. On a scale of 0 to 100, 0 denotes very
68. Consider the following statements about clean and 100 denotes highly corrupt.
Purchasing Managers Index (PMI): 2. It is prepared by Transparency
1. It is an indicator of investor sentiments International.
about the manufacturing sector. Select the correct option using the codes
2. A reading above 100 on PMI indicates given below:
economic expansion. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
73. CRISIL Inclusix is an index to measure
(a) Industrial development
(b) Capital market development
(c) Financial inclusion
8 core industries of Index of Industrial
(d) Social sector development
Production (IIP)
1. Their combined weight in IIP exceeds
50%. 74. Which of the following are indicators of
Inclusive Development Index?
2. Refinery products have the maximum
weight in IIP out of the 8 core industries. 1. Growth and development
Which of the above statements is/are 2. Dependency ratio
correct? 3. Public debt as a share of GDP
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Select the correct option using the codes
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 given below.
70. Which of the following statements are (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct about Global Gender Gap Index?
1. It is prepared by World Economic 75. Which of the following are indicators of
Forum. Global Competitiveness Index?
2. It measures parity between men and 1. Institutions
women using indicators such as 2. Financial market development
educational attainment, health and 3. Health and Education
survival etc.

Select the correct option using the codes (a) The Government of India
given below. (b) NABARD
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) RBI
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Rural Cooperative Banks
76. Global Financial Stability Report is prepared 81. Under the Employee State Insurance Act,
by the employees are entitled to
(a) World Economic Forum (a) Pension benefits post retirement.
(b) International Monetary Fund (b) Medical benefits due to sickness etc.
(c) World Bank (c) Zero premium insurance cover.
(d) European Bank for Reconstruction and (d) None of the above
Development
82. Global Innovation Index is published by
77. Consider the following statements: (a) World Bank
1. Gross fixed capital formation is (b) IMF
essentially net investment.
(c) World Economic Forum
2. Gross fixed capital formation is a
component of the Expenditure method
of calculating GDP.
83. As per the use-based classification of Index
of Industrial Production, which of the
correct?
following has the highest weight?
(a) Capital goods
(b) Infrastructure/construction goods
(c) Consumer durables
78. Which among the following are covered
(d) Primary goods
under Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?
1. Agriculture
84. Which of the following benefits will result
2. renewable energy
from crop diversification?
3. Social Infrastructure
1. Improvement in soil health
4. Infrastructural loans
2. Mitigating price shocks
5. Housing
3. Movement towards high value crops
6. Education
Select the correct option using the codes
given below.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(d) All of the above
85. Price stabilization fund is aimed at
controlling price volatility of
79. Enayam Port is located in which of the (a) Petroleum products
following states?
(b) Real estate
(a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Agricultural commodities
(c) Gujarat (d) Andhra Pradesh
80. The Interest Subvention Scheme for

86. The Logistics Performance Index is created
Agriculture is regulated by which of the
by
following agencies?

(a) IMF (b) WTO (b) Romesh Chandra Dutt

(c) UNDP (d) World Bank (c) Mahadev Govind Ranade
(d) Surendranath Banerjee
NHB RESIDEX: 92. Consider the following statements regarding
1. It is released by the National Housing ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’:
Bank. 1. It was launched in 2000 to provide all
2. It is a measure of movement of weather road connectivity to eligible
residential property prices. unconnected habitations in rural areas
Which of the above statements is/are of the country.
correct? 2. The programme envisages connecting all
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only habitations with a population of 500
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 persons and above in the plain areas and
in the hill States, the tribal and the
desert areas.
1. The Producer Price Index (PPI)
correct?
measures price movements from the
seller's point of view.
2. The consumer price index (CPI)
measures cost changes from the
viewpoint of the consumer. 93. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are 1. Coconut Development Board is a
correct? statutory body established under the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Coconut Development Board is
headquartered in Chidambaram,
Tamilnadu.
89. Insurance penetration refers to
(a) Ratio of insurance premium to the
given below:
principal amount.
(b) Percentage of people having insurance
cover out of the total population.
(c) Share of insurance in total savings of the
country. 94. Which of the following are objectives of
‘Mission for Integrated Development of
(d) Ratio of total insurance premiums to
Horticulture (MIDH)’?
gross domestic product in a given year.
1. Enhance horticulture production
2. Augment farmers’ income
90. Headline inflation in the country is
measured by 3. Strengthen nutritional security
(a) Wholesale price index 4. Create employment generation
opportunities
(b) Consumer price index
(c) Producer price index
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 3 and 4
91. ‘The Economic History of India’ was
authored by
95. Which of the following is/are eligible for
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
Kisan Credit Card?

1. All the farmers 100. Which of the statements is correct regarding

2. Share Croppers the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
3. Tenants India (ICAI)?
Select the correct answer using the code 1. The Institute of Chartered Accountants
given below: of India (ICAI) is a statutory body
established by an Act of Parliament.
2. It functions under the administrative
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
control of the Ministry of Finance.
96. Long-Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF) is the
given below:
fund under which of the following agencies?
(a) NABARD
(b) RBI
(c) Regional Rural Banks
(d) Lead Banks of Districts
1. The NSSF is administered by the
Government of India, Ministry of
97. ‘Prime Minister Krishi Sampada Yojana’ is Finance under National Small Savings
related to which of the following areas? Fund Rules, 2001.
(a) Boosting investment in food processing 2. Funds collected under SSS are the
(b) Doubling investment in organic food liabilities of the Union Government
(c) Promoting investment in agri-tech accounted for in the Public Accounts of
(d) Promoting organic seeds among the India.
farmers Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
98. Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) is the fund (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
under which of the following? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) National Housing Bank
(b) Ministry of Housing and Urban 102. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
Development matched?
(c) Reserve Bank of India Term Description
(d) NABARD 1. Letter of A. It is a form of bank
undertaking guarantee under
99. Consider the following statements: (LOU) which a bank can
1. National Financial Reporting Authority allow its customer
(NFR(A) is an independent regulator to to raise money
oversee the auditing profession and from another
accounting standards in India under Indian bank's
Companies Act 2013. foreign branch in
2. Due to notification of NFRA, India is the form of a short
now eligible for membership of term credit.
International Forum of Independent 2. SWIFT B. It is a messaging
Audit Regulators. network for
Which of the above statements is/are securely transmit-
correct? ing instruction of
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only all financial trans-
actions through a
standardised
system of codes.

3. Nostro C. It refers to an 2. When the interest rates rise, the bond

account account that a bank prices fall.
holds in a foreign 3. Higher fiscal deficit may lead to low
currency in another bond yield.
bank. Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Buyer’s D. A short-term credit correct?
credit available to an (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
exporter from (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
overseas lenders.
Select the correct answer using the code 107. Consider the following statements:
given below: 1. The index of global economic freedom is
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 released by the Fraser Institute.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) All of the above 2. India is ranked at 105 in Economic
Freedom of the World 2020 report.
103. Which of the following Conventions are Which of the statements given above is/are
related to International Arbitration? correct?
1. New York Convention (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. Geneva Convention (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. ICSID Convention
Select the correct answer using the code 108. Consider the following statements regarding
given below: ‘Universal Service Obligation Fund’:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 1. The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act,
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 2003 giving statutory status to the
Universal Service Obligation Fund
(USOF)
‘Advance Pricing Agreement’ (AP(A): 2. The Universal Service Obligation (USO
is raised through a 'Universal Access
1. An APA is an agreement between a tax
Levy’ (UAL).
payer and tax authority determining the
transfer pricing methodology. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
2. An APA can be unilateral, bilateral, or
multilateral. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 109. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. TRIFED functions under the
administrative control of Ministry of
Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.
105. ‘World Employment and Social Outlook’ is
released by which of the following agencies? 2. TRIFED is headquartered in New Delhi
and has a network of Regional Offices
(a) World Economic Forum
located at various places in the country.
(b) International Labour Organisation
(c) World Bank
correct?
(d) International Monetary Fund
1. There is an inverse relation between
bond prices and bond yield.

110. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AII(B): 113. Which of the following may help in
1. It is a multilateral development bank. controlling appreciation of rupee?
2. It aims to improve social and economic 1. Raising interest rate by RBI.
outcomes in Asia only. 2. Using forex reserve by RBI in exchange
Which of the statements given above is/are market.
correct? 3. Providing incentives to exporters.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 4. RBI raising funds through foreign
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 currency non-repatriable (FCNR)
deposits.
111. Which of following statements is/are correct Select the correct answer using the code
regarding ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme? given below:
1. The scheme is being implemented by the (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3
Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
and Archaeological Survey of India.
2. The scheme aims to bring synergy 114. Consider the following statements regarding
among public sector companies, private Gross Fixed Capital Formation:
sector companies and corporate
1. It refers to the net increase in physical
citizens/individuals to effectively
assets (investment minus disposals)
promote responsible tourism.
within the financial year.
3. The project primarily focuses on
2. It accounts for the consumption
providing basic amenities that includes
(depreciation) of fixed capital, and also
cleanliness, public conveniences,
includes land purchases.
drinking water etc. in tourist sites.
correct?
given below.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
115. Sunil Mehta Committee is associated with

112. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) developing the cruise tourism in India.
correct?
(b) bringing reform in coal sector.
1. Stressed assets are loans on which the
borrower has defaulted or it has been (c) privatization of Air India.
restructured. (d) resolution of stressed assets.
2. An NPA is a loan or advance for which
the borrower has failed to repay the 116. Consider the following statements:
principle or interest for a period of 90 1. GDP deflator is more comprehensive
days. than Consumer Price Index inflation.
3. Restructured asset or loan are that 2. GDP deflator data is available on a
assets which got an extended repayment monthly basis along with GDP estimates.
period, reduced interest rate, converting Which of the statements given above is/are
a part of the loan into equity, providing correct?
additional financing, or some
combination of these measures.
given below:

1. WPI tracks prices at the factory gate Which of the statements given above is/are
before the retail level. correct?
2. WPI covers both goods and services. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 119. India is a member of which of the following
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 designated regions in World Customs
Organisation?
118. Consider the following statements: (a) Indo-Pacific region (b) Asian region
1. Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) is (c) Asia-Pacific region (d) Eurasian region
the benchmark price that the sugar mills
must pay to the sugarcane farmers in 120. World Investment Report is released by
order to buy sugar cane. (a) UNCTAD (b) World Economic Forum
2. FRP is announced every year by the (c) UNDP (d) IMF
central government under the Sugarcane
(Control) Order 1966.

GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY
1. Consider the following statements w.r.t. 2. MFF is inclusive of all types of coastal
Bird life International: ecosystem.
1. It is the world’s largest nature 3. It is a collaboration between
conservation Partnership. governments.
2. It identifies the sites referred to as Which of the statements given above is/are
‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’. correct?
3. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is its (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
partner organisation. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
correct? 6. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only 1. Shola Grasslands are patches of stunted
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above sub-tropical montane forest.
2. Shola Grasslands are found in higher
2. Biological phenomenon where one plant montane regions of South India.
inhibits the growth of another is called: Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Predation (b) Commensalism correct?
(c) Parasitism (d) Allelopathy (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Palau is first country to ban 'Reef toxic' 7. Consider the following statements w.r.t.
sun cream. State of Forest Report 2019:
2. Palau is part of the Polynesia region in 1. Forest cover as percentage of total
the western Pacific Ocean. geographical area is highest in
Which of the statements given above is/are Meghalaya.
correct? 2. Mangrove cover has been separately
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only reported in the report.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Top three states showing mangrove
cover increase are Gujarat followed by
Maharashtra and Odisha.
4. Consider the following statements w.r.t.
Green Credit Scheme: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. It functions under the provisions of
Forest Rights Act, 2006. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
2. It addresses the concerns linked with (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
compensatory afforestation.
Which of the statements given above is/are 8. Identify the correct chronological order:
correct? (a) Central Zoo Authority > Community
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Conserved Area > Project Elephant >
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Project Tiger
(b) Project Tiger > Central Zoo Authority >
Project Elephant > Community
Conserved Area
Mangroves For Future (MFF):
(c) Central Zoo Authority > Project Tiger >
1. It is co-chaired by the IUCN and UNDP.
Conserved Area

THEMATIC – Geography, Environment & Ecology
(d) Central Zoo Authority > Community Which of the statements given above is/are
Conserved Area > Project Tiger > Project correct?
Elephant (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
9. Which of the following is not a Snow
Leopard Range country? 15. Arrange the tiger density in descending
(a) Pakistan (b) Tajikistan order in the following Tiger Reserves:
(c) Kyrgyzstan (d) Azerbaijan (a) Orang> Kaziranga > Jim Corbett >
Bandipur
10. Nauradehi wildlife sanctuary is situated in (b) Kaziranga > Jim Corbett > Orang >
the state of Bandipur
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Maharashtra (c) Orang> Jim Corbett > Kaziranga >
(c) Odisha (d) Chhattisgarh Bandipur
(d) Jim Corbett > Orang > Kaziranga >
11. ‘Which of the following is not a partner of Bandipur
International Consortium on Combating
Wildlife Crime (ICCW(C)? 16. Apennines mountains range is located in –
(a) CITES (b) INTERPOL (a) France (b) Spain
(c) World Customs Union (d) IMF (c) Germany (d) Italy
12. Consider the following statements: 17. Consider the following statements:
1. Pink pages in IUCN Red List include the 1. Peat bogs are an important means of
critically endangered species. climatic dating.
2. Green pages in IUCN Red List include 2. Analysis of pollen grains in peat bogs
protected and conserved areas. and other deposits shows the
Which of the statements given above is/are geographical extent of plant species in
correct? the past.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the above statement/ statements
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is/are true?
1. National Biodiversity Authority (NB(A)
is a statutory body. 18. Consider the following statements:
2. It looks in issues of Convention of 1. The Brahmputra river has its origin in
Biodiversity (CB(D). the Chemayungdung glacier of the
Which of the statements given above is/are Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.
correct? 2. Its tributaries are Burhi Dihing,
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Subansiri, Kameng, Manas and Sankosh.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. The Brahmaputra is well known for
floods, channel shifting and bank
erosion. This is due to the fact that most
of its tributaries are large and bring large
1. TRAFFIC is an inter-governmental quantity of sediments owing to heavy
organization working globally on trade rainfall in its catchment area.
in wild animals and plants.
2. TRAFFIC is a joint programme of correct?
World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
and UNEP.

(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 24. Consider the following statements:

1. Gahirmatha Beach is part of the
19. Consider the following statements: Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.
1. Alluvial soils are widespread in the 2. Silent Valley National Park is in Kerala.
northern plains and the river valleys. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy correct?
loam to clay. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. They are depositional soils transported (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
and deposited by rivers and streams.
Which of the statements given above are 25. Consider the following statements:
correct? 1. Sri Lankamaleswara Wildlife Sanctuary
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only is in the state of Tamil Nadu.
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, and 3 2. Meghamalai wildlife sanctuary is in the
state of Andhra Pradesh.
20. Which of the following statements is Which of the statements given above is/are
incorrect? correct?
(a) Sugarcane belongs to the bamboo family (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
of plants and is indigenous to India. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Too heavy rainfall results in rich sugar
content, whereas deficiency in rainfall 26. Which of the following statements is/are
produces fibrous crop. correct about Great Indian Bustard?
(c) It can grow on a variety of soils including 1. It is found in desert National Park
loamy clayey loams, black cotton soils,
2. It is listed as critically endangered under
brown or reddish loams and even
IUCN Red list.
laterites.
Select the correct answer using the codes
(d) It is labour-intensive cultivation.
given below:
21. Which of the following environmentalist
first gave the concept of Biodiversity
‘Hotspots’?
(a) Gaylord Nelson (b) Norman Myers
correct about Nilgiri Tahr ?
(c) John Muir (d) Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill
1. It is the State animal of Tamil Nadu
2. Periyar National park in Kerala has the
22. Which of the following tiger species is not
highest population of this animal.
extinct?
(a) Caspian Tiger (b) Java Tiger
given below:
(c) Amur Tiger (d) Bali tiger
1. African Cheetah is endangered in IUCN
Red List.
Pangolins?
2. Asiatic Cheetah is critically endangered
1. It is protected under Schedule II of the
in IUCN Red List.
Wildlife protection act 1972.
2. They are only found in Africa and Asia.
correct?
given below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 33. Which of the following are incorrect?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Mangroves are salt tolerant forest
ecosystems found mainly in the tropical
29. Ratapani Wildlife sanctuary is located in and subtropical regions of the world.
which of the following states? 2. Mangrove plants can survive high
(a) Rajasthan (b) Maharashtra salinity, tidal extremes, strong wind
velocity, high temperature and Muddy
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Karnataka
aerobic soil.
30. Which of the following deal/s with
given below.
controlling Ozone hole?
1. Vienna convention
2. Paris Climate deal
3. Montreal protocol
34. Which of the following about Ecological
Niche is/are correct?
given below:
1. No two species in a habitat can have
same niche.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. A niche is unique for a species.
31. Consider the following statements regarding given below:
the Ozone layer and its formation:
1. The upper part of the earth’s
atmosphere, between 10 and 50 km
above the earth surface called
stratosphere contains a thin layer of 35. Which of the following statements are true?
ozone. 1. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a fund
2. This ozone layer serves as a natural filter within the framework of the UNFCCC.
for blocking incoming ultra violet 2. It will redistribute money from the
radiation from the sun. developed to the developing world, in
Which of the statement/s given above is/are order to assist the developing countries
correct? in adaptation and mitigation practices to
counter climate change.
32. With reference to the IUCN and the CITES,

which of the following statements is/are 36. The Kori Creek rich in mangroves is a tidal
correct? creek in the state of
1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations (a) West Bengal (b) Odisha
and CITES is an international agreement (c) Karnataka (d) Gujarat
between governments.
2. CITES is legally binding on the States 37. The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is
that have joined it, but this Convention much more powerful than the Bay of Bengal
does not take the place of national laws. branch because
Select the correct using the code given (a) Arabian sea is larger than the Bay of
below. Bengal.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) entire Arabian sea current advances
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 towards India, whereas only a part of the
Bay of Bengal current enters India.

(c) both (a) and (b) 3. Mahendra Giri is highest peak in Eastern
(d) none is correct because Bay of Bengal Ghats.
branch is more powerful. Which among the following are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
8. Consider the following statements about (c) 3 only (d) All the above
Basel Convention:
1. It is an international treaty that was 42. Which of the following are sources of
designed to reduce the movements of pollutants that adversely affect the ozone
hazardous waste between nations. layer?
2. It specifically focuses on to prevent 1. Bromine
transfer of hazardous waste from 2. Carbon tetrachloride
developed to less developed countries
3. Hydrofluorocarbons
(LDCs).
4. Methyl chloroform
3. It also addresses the movement of
5. Chlorofluorocarbons
radioactive waste between different
nations. (a) 1, 2 and 5 only (b) 1, 2, 3 and 5
only
given below. (c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (d) All of the above
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above 43. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that
Deplete the Ozone Layer aims to control the
production and use of:
39. Which of following statements is correct
1. Dichloromethane
about the wetland in India?
2. CFCs
(a) Tso Moriri and Chandartal are glaciated
wetlands 3. HFCs
(b) Chilka in Odisha is an example of lagoon Select the correct answer using the codes
wetland. given below.
(c) Loktak lake is oxbow wetland it is in (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
Manipur (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
40. Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IO(D) and the
1. Corals are considered as the tropical rain El Nino are dependent climatic
forests of oceans. phenomena.
2. Coral reefs are fragile ecosystem which 2. Both IOD and El Nino result in change
are susceptible to climate change. of global wind patterns.
Which of the above is/are correct regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
coral reefs? correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Consider the following statements 45. Consider the following statements:
1. The Narmada valley marks the northern 1. Minamata Convention is an international
limit of Western Ghats. treaty that aims to protect human health
and the environment from
2. Palani hills, Anaimalai hills and
anthropogenic emissions and releases of
Cardamom hills converge at Doda Betta.
mercury and mercury compounds.

2. The Convention is named after the South (b) western coasts of continents have cold
Korean city Minamata. currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) western coasts of continents have dry
correct? winds blowing over them.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (d) none of the above.
50. Which among the following are the
46. Consider the following statements: important gaps in the Western Ghats?
1. Stockholm Convention aims to promote (a) Palghat (b) Borghat
shared responsibilities in relation to (c) Thalghat (d) All the above
import of hazardous chemicals.
2. Rotterdam Convention aims to eliminate 51. Consider the following statements:
or restrict the production and use of 1. MARPOL is the main international
Persistent Organic Pollutants. convention covering prevention of
Which of the statements given above is/are pollution of the marine environment by
correct? ships.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. ICRAN is a global partnership working
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 for the sustainable development of coral
reef areas.
47. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Montreux Record is a register of wetland correct?
sites on the List of Wetlands of (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
international importance where changes (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
in ecological character have occurred.
2. Loktak Lake and Keoladeo National Park 52. Consider the following statements:
are the Montreux sites in India. 1. Fringing reefs are the most common,
Which of the above statement/ statements project seaward directly from the shore.
is/are true? 2. Barrier reefs are usually circular or oval,
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only with a central lagoon.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
48. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Wetlands are transition zones between (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
2. Wetlands are habitat to aquatic flora and 53. Consider the following statements:
fauna, numerous species of native and 1. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a
migratory birds. place that is listed by UNESCO as of
Which of the above statement/ statements special cultural or physical significance.
is/are true? 2. Italy and China are home to the greatest
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only number of World Heritage Sites.
correct?
49. Corals reefs are generally absent on the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
western coasts of continents. This is because (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) western coasts of continents witness
subsidence of air. 54. Consider the following statements:

1. Western Ghats is called 'The Great 2. CITES is a multilateral treaty adopted in

Escarpment of India'. 1963.
2. Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Select the correct answer using the codes
Heritage Site. given below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 59. Consider the following statements:
1. Bird Life International is the official Red
55. Consider the following statements: List authority for birds.
1. Kudremukh and Pashpagiri are 2. Bird Life International is the world’s
important peaks of Chotta Nagpur largest nature conservation Partnership.
Plateau. Select the correct answer using the codes
2. Doda Betta is the highest peak in the given below:
whole of southern India. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Man and the Biosphere Programme
(MA(B) aims to establish a scientific
56. Consider the following statements about the basis for the improvement of
National Board for Wildlife (NBWL): relationships between people and their
1. The Union Minister of MoEFCC is the environments.
chairperson of NBWL. 2. The IUCN Red List of Threatened
2. National Board for Wild Life is a Species was founded in 1964.
“Statutory Organization” constituted Select the correct answer using the codes
under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. given below:
Select the correct code from below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above
61. Compensatory Afforestation Funds have
57. Which of the following statements? been established under the
1. TRAFFIC is a non-governmental (a) Public Account of each state
organization working globally on trade (b) Public Account of India and of each state
in wild animals and plants. (c) Consolidated Fund of each state
2. TRAFFIC is a joint programme of World (d) Consolidated Fund of India and of each
Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and state
IUCN.
Select the correct answer using the codes 62. Olive Ridleys Turtles are naturally found in
given below: India in
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Andhra Pradesh coast
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Odisha coast
3. Maharashtra coast
58. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the codes
1. CITES is also known as the Vienna below.
Convention. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Good governance

(c) Free trade
63. Consider the following statements about (d) Nuclear non-proliferation
IUCN:
1. Its membership is composed of both 67. The major causes of global sea level rise are
government and civil society 1. Thermal expansion caused by warming
organisations. of the ocean
2. The IUCN World Conservation 2. Land subsidence
Congresses have produced key
3. Increased melting of land-based ice
international agreements such as the
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
given below:
3. It is the only environmental organisation
with official United Nations Observer
Status. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? 68. Consider the following statements about the
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only cocoa plant:
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It needs humid tropical climates and the
shade of rainforests for its growth.
2. In India, it is mainly cultivated in
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
1. PARIVESH is a Ministry of
Environment, Forests and Climate
correct?
Change initiative for single window
clearances of Environment, Forests and (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Wildlife and Coastal Regulation Zone (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(CRZ) Clearances.
2. PARIVESH is a web based, role-based 69. Consider the following statements:
workflow application which has been 1. The Khangchendzonga National Park
developed for online submission and (KNP) is the India’s first to be inscribed
monitoring of the proposals. as a “Mixed World Heritage Site”.
Which of the above statements is/are 2. The Khangchendzonga Biosphere
correct? Reserve (KBR) comprises nearly 40% of
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only the entire geographical area of Sikkim.
correct?
65. ‘SAWEN’, an intergovernmental body, is the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
South Asian equivalent of (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting
Countries 70. Wheat, rice, maize and ________provide
(b) TRAFFIC (Wildlife Trade Monitoring two-thirds of the world’s food supply. The
Network) fourth crop is
(c) Organisation for the Prohibition of (a) Soybeans (b) Peas
Chemical Weapons (c) Millet (d) Ragi
(d) World Water Council
71. Which of the following is Kharif Crop?
66. The ‘Half-Earth Project’ is related to (a) Groundnut (b) Maize
(a) Conserving natural heritage (c) Paddy (d) All of the above

1. Starting from West Bengal, the Ghats

72. Why is a plant called ‘Lantana camara’ pass through Andhra Pradesh,
usually in news? Telangana, Karnataka and end in Tamil
(a) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics. Nadu.
(b) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the 2. They play an important role in the
area in which it grows. monsoon break of both North-East and
South-West Monsoon.
(c) Its extract is used in the synthesis of
pesticides. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(d) It is grown in urban water bodies that
are contaminated with heavy metals. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
73. Why is Kuttanad Wetland Agriculture 77. The Global Carbon Project was established
System unique? to
(a) Locals here practice the ancient fish 1. Accelerate clean coal technology
farming technique, which has obviated innovation.
the need for application of fertilisers, 2. Create an integrated knowledge base of
pesticides and herbicides. three dominant greenhouse gases –
(b) It is the only system in India that favours carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous
rice cultivation below sea level in the oxide.
land. 3. Address the challenge of increasing
(c) The traditional farming systems of the carbon emissions and declining food
local communities plays a role in security on agricultural practices and
conserving the rich floristic diversity policies.
consisting of about 2500 species of Select the correct answer using the code
flowering plants. given below:
(d) The jasmines that are cultivated here (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
today were introduced about 2,000 years (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
ago from the Persian Gulf.
74. The Graded Response Action Plan has been Living Planet Report:
prepared for implementation in 1. It is released by the combined efforts of
(a) The ten most polluted cities in India IUCN and WWF.
according to the World Health 2. It is released annually.
Organisation. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) Every city where average PM2.5 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
concentration values exceed five times
the WHO threshold.
79. Consider the following statements about Rip
(c) Haryana, Delhi and Western Uttar
Tides?
Pradesh only.
1. These are slow underwater currents that
(d) Only the National Capital Region.
are beneficial for fishing.
2. These occur due to the gravitational pull
75. Serengeti National Park is located of Sun and Moon.
(a) Kenya (b) Tanzania 3. These help in the formation of tropical
(c) Zambia (d) Zimbabwe cyclones and hurricanes.
4. These currents travel very long distance
76. Consider the following statements with across the seas.
reference to Eastern Ghats: Which of the above is correct?

(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 only (d) All the above
(c) 3 and 4 (d) None of the above
80. Which of the following layers has 2/3rd of 86. Consider the following statements:
Earth's mass? 1. Seaweeds are plant-like organisms that
(a) Inner core (b) Mantle generally live attached to rock or other
(c) Crust (d) outer core hard substrata in coastal areas.
2. Mariculture is the farming of aquatic
81. Which of the following is responsible for plants and animals in salt water.
Earth’s Magnetic Field? 3. Indonesia tops in seaweed cultivation.
(a) Inner core (b) Mantle Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Outer core (d) Crust given below:
82. C onsider the following statements: (c) 1 only (d) All the above
1. Barren Island Volcano is the only
confirmed active volcano in India. 87. Consider the following statements:
2. Narcondam Island of the Andaman & 1. Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater
Nicobar is example of dormant volcano. lake in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. The Keibul Lamjao National Park is
correct? associated with Loktak Lake.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. The Loktak Lake is famous for the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Phumdis, a heterogeneous mass
vegetation.
83. Which of the following are eligible to apply
given below:
for GI-tag in India?
1. Agriculture produce
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
2. Handicrafts
3. Manufactured goods.
88. Polachira Wetland is located in the state of
given below: (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Andhra Pradesh
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Kerala (d) Karnataka
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of them
84. Nilambur teak belongs to which of the 1. Asian Waterbird census which is held bi-
following states? annually count Waterbirds in the
wetlands across Asia and Australasia.
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala
2. In India, the AWC is annually
(c) Karnataka (d) Telangana
coordinated by the Bombay Natural
history Society (BNHS) and Wetlands
85. Which among the following National Parks International.
are situated in Assam?
1. Kaziranga National Park given below:
2. Pobitora National Park (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Manas National Park (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Orang National Park
Select the correct answer using the code 90. The world’s largest Marine Park is situated
given below: in:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) Ross sea (b) Weddell sea

(c) Indian ocean (d) Pacific Ocean (c) France (d) Italy
91. Aravalli mountain crosses which of the 97. Which of the following seas does not lie in
following states in India? Mediterranean?
1. Punjab 2. Delhi (a) Ionian Sea (b) Tyrrhenian Sea
3. Haryana 4. Rajasthan (c) Adriatic Sea (d) White Sea
5. Gujarat
Choose the correct code: 98. Which among the following statements is
(a) 2, 4 and 5 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only not correct?
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only (d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 (a) The deepest point is Challenger Deep in
Mariana Trench.
92. Which of the following countries does not (b) Less than 3% of the Earth’s water is
border Gulf of Thailand? fresh of which 2.24% is frozen in ice
sheets and about 0.6% is stored
(a) Thailand (b) Cambodia
underground as groundwater.
(c) Vietnam (d) Myanmar
(c) Europe is the only continent which lies
entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
93. Which of the following countries does not
(d) December 21 is the longest day in the
border Lake Victoria?
Southern Hemisphere.
(a) Rwanda (b) Uganda
(c) Tanzania (d) Kenya
99. Which of the statements are not correct?
1. Westerlies and Polar winds are
94. Which of the following coasts has got certain permanent winds that blow throughout
distinguishing features in the form of the year.
‘Kayals’ used for fishing, inland navigation
2. Winds blowing from subtropical high
and are special attraction for tourists?
pressure belt to sub-polar low pressure
(a) Kathiawar coast (b) Konkan coast belt are called Trade winds.
(c) Coromondal coast (d) Malabar Coast 3. The Westerlies blow from sub-tropical
high pressure belts towards Equatorial
95. Consider the following statements: Low Pressure belt.
1. The highest general elevation in the mid- 4. The Monsoons are the winds which
western part of Chhotanagpur plateau is reverse their direction with the change
known as pat lands. in season.
2. The Shillong peak is the highest Choose the correct code:
elevation in the Garo Hills while Nokrek (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
is the highest peak in the Meghalaya (c) 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4
plateau.
3. The Mikir Hills are characterized by the
100. Which of the following mountain ranges
rectangular drainage with Dhansiri and
forms boundary between France and Spain?
Jamuna being the main rivers.
(a) Dinaric Alps (b) Pyrenees
Which among the above statements is/are
(c) Apennines (d) Tatra
correct?
101. Which of the following countries does not lie
in the Sahel region?
(a) Chad (b) Cameroon
96. The Lombardy plains is situated in
(c) Mauritania (d) Tunisia
(a) Australia (b) South Africa

102. Which among the following are responsible (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
for variation in insolation at the earth’s (c) All the above (d) None of the above
surface?
1. Rotation of earth on its axis. 107. Choose the correct statements with
2. Angle of inclination of sun’s rays. reference to Drumlines:
3. Transparency of the atmosphere. 1. Drumlins are smooth oval shaped ridge
4. Revolution of earth on its orbit. like features composed mainly of glacial
Choose the correct code: till.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 2. The stoss end of a drumlin is blunt due
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 to pushing by moving ice.
3. The long axes of drumlins are
perpendicular to the direction of ice
103. Which of the following tribes are inhabitants
movement.
of the North Eastern states?
1. Kuki 2. Moplahs
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
3. Khasis 4. Jaintias
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All the above
5. Jarawas
(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 3 and 4 only
1. Chilika Lake is the largest Ramsar Site of
India.
2. Renuka Wetland in Himachal Pradesh is
104. Which of following statements is/are
the smallest wetland of India.
correct?
1. Mauritius lies west of Namibia.
correct?
2. The islands of Mauritius are part of the
Mascarene Islands.
1. Pangolins are scaly-skinned reptile.
2. Pangolins are nocturnal.
105. Gobi Desert lies in
(a) China and Kazakhstan
correct?
(b) China and Kyrgyzstan
(c) China and North Korea
(d) China and Mongolia
110. Which among the following statement is not

106. Consider the statements. correct?
1. The process in which sedimentary (a) Kolleru is the largest fresh water lake of
fragments becomes compact to form India located between the deltas of
rocks in called lithification. Godavari and Mahanadi.
2. The process of metamorphism in which (b) Loktak lake is the largest fresh water
rocks, grains or minerals get arranged in lake in north-east India.
layers is called foliation.
(c) Vambanad lake is the largest lake in
3. The arrangement of different minerals Kerala
into alternating thin to thick layers is
(d) The Tulbul project is a 'navigation Lock-
called banding.
cum-control structure' at the mouth of
The correct statements are: the Wular lake.

111. Consider the following statements: 116. Consider the following about the Tropical
1. The Kalahari Desert is situated between Marine type of Climate:
the Orange and Limpopo river. 1. This type of climate is experienced along
2. Harmattan is a hot local wind which the eastern coats of tropical lands.
blows from Sahara to Mediterranean. 2. The Trade Winds brings the rainfall.
3. Masai is a pastoral tribe of Kenya and 3. There is no month without rainfall.
Tanzania. Which of the above statements is/are true?
Which among the above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) All of the above
(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3
117. Consider the following statements.
112. Taiwan Strait connects 1. There is less amounts of water vapour in
(a) East China Sea and South China Sea low latitudes than in high latitudes.
(b) East China Sea and Yellow Sea 2. The rate of evaporation is highest in hot,
(c) South China Sea and Yellow Sea dry and windy condition.
(d) East China Sea and Sea of Japan 3. The capacity to hold moisture reduces
with increase in temperature.
113. Which of the following countries is closest to 4. The temperature at which air gets
Cuba? saturated is called Dew Point.
(a) USA (b) Bahamas Which of the above statements are not
correct?
(c) Jamaica (d) Haiti
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 1 and 3
114. The Dzüko Valley is located at the borders of
(a) Nagaland and Manipur
118. Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb connects
(b) Nagaland and Assam
(a) Gulf of Aden and Red Sea
(c) Nagaland and Mizoram
(b) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
(d) Assam and Manipur
(c) Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman
(d) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
1. The glowing surface of Sun, that we see,
is called the photosphere. 119. The phenomenon of El-Nino is associated
with the:
2. Venus has the maximum diurnal range
of temperature and the shortest year. (a) Agulhas Current
3. Ganymede is the largest and heaviest of (b) Benguela Current
all satellites in the solar system. (c) Humboldt Current
4. Blue moon is a rare celestial (d) East Australian Current
phenomenon marked by the occurrence
of the second full moon within one 120. Which of the following is not a land locked
month. country?
The correct statements are: (a) Mongolia (b) Swaziland
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Jordan (d) Cambodia
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4

INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURE
1. Which of the following statements does not Which of the statements given above is/are
support the theory that Harappan correct?
Civilization had a centralized authority? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) Uniformity in the town planning. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Strategic location of the sites.
(c) Citadel is found in many of the 6. Consider the following statements:
Harappan sites. 1. Simuka was the founder of the
(d) The standardized ratio of brick size. Satvahana dynasty.
2. The capital of Satvahanas was
2. Mahavira preached in which of the following Pratishtana or Paithan.
languages/dialects? Which of the above statements is/are
(a) Magadhi (b) Ardha – Magadhi correct?
(c) Suraseni (d) Apabhramsa (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. The caves of Barabar hill near Gaya were 7. Consider the following scholars of ancient
dedicated by Ashoka to the Ajivaka India:
monks. 1. Nagarjuna 2. Ashvagosha
2. The caves were not used for religious 3. Bhavbhuti 4. Patanjali
meetings. Which of the above scholars were patronized
Which of the statements given above is/are by Kanishka?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 3
1. John Mildenhall, a merchant
4. Which of the following Afghan chiefs adventurer, was the first English man
invited Babur to India? who arrived in India in 1599 by the
1. Daulat Khan Lodi overland route.
2. Alam Khan Lodi 2. Captain William Hawkins arrived at
3. Ibrahim Lodi Jahangir’s court (1609. to seek
Choose the correct code: permission to open a factory at Surat.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 3. Sir Thomas Roe came to India as
ambassador of James I to Jahangir’s
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2
court in 1615 to obtain the permission to
trade and erect factories in different
1. The Mughals made distinctive parts of the empire.
contribution in the field of painting.
Choose the correct statements:
They introduced the new themes
depicting the court, the battle scenes but
not the chase. (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
2. A large number of painters from
different parts of the country were 9. Arrange the arrival of the following
invited, only from higher classes during European companies in India in the
Mughal period. chronological order:
1. Portuguese East India Company

THEMATIC – Indian History & Culture
2. English East India Company (a) Worship of mother Goddess
3. Dutch East India Company (b) Fire worship
4. Danish East India Company (c) Animal worship
Choose the correct code: (d) Singing of hymns
(a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 1-3-2-4
(c) 2-1-3-4 (d) 2-1-4-3 14. In which of the following Ashokan edicts the
name "Asoka" in addition to usual
10. Arrange the following units of political "DevanamPiyadasi" is mentioned?
organization of Vedic period in the 1. Maski 2. Gujarra
descending order: 3. Nittur 4. Udaigolam
1. Vis 2. Jana Choose the correct code:
3. Grama 4. Rashtra (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 Only
5. Kula (c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Select the answer from the codes given
below: 15. Consider the following ministers from
(a) 4, 2, 1, 3 and 5 (b) 2, 3, 1, 5 and 4 Shivaji’s Asthpradhan, which of the
(c) 5, 2, 1, 3 and 4 (d) 3, 2, 4, 1 and 5 following is incorrectly matched?
(a) Majumdar (Amatya): Revenue and
11. Consider the following statements about Finance Minister
Mahayan Buddhism: (b) Waqianavis (Mantri): Safety of king and
1. Deviated from the original teachings of home minister
the Buddha. (c) Dabir (Sumant): Military commander
2. Sought individual salvation through self- (d) Surnavis (Sachiv): Head of Royal
discipline and meditation. correspondence
3. Believed in the heavenliness of the
Buddhas and bodhisattvas and 16. Which of the following were the Mughal
worshipped their images. officers at village level?
4. Developed two chief philosophical 1. Lambardar
systems, the Madhyamika and the 2. Patwari
Yogachara. 3. Chaukidar
Which of the above statements are correct? Choose the correct code:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 3 only (d) All of the above
12. Arrange the following Chinese travelers, 17. Match the following:
who came to India, in correct chronological
List I List II
order:
1. Hiuen Tsang 2. Fahien 1. Kalibangan A. Punjab
3. Itsing 4. Wang HiuenTse 2. Mohendjodaro B. Rajasthan
Choose the answer from the codes below: 3. Harappa C. Gujrat
(a) 2, 1, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 4, 3 4. Surkotada D. Sind
(c) 2, 4, 1, 3 (d) 2, 3, 1, 4 Code:
(a) 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
13. What is common between the religious (b) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
practices of the Rig Vedic Aryans and
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
Harappan people?
(d) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C

18. Consider the following statements: 23. Consider the following statements about the
1. Guru Nanak popularized the Gurumukhi second Jainism council:
alphabets. 1. It was held at Mathura
2. Guru Ramdas got the land grant from 2. It was presided over by Aryaskandilya
Akbar for Harmandir. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
3. Guru Arjundev compiled the Adi Granth. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
4. Guru Hargobind militarized the Sikh (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
sect for the first time.
Which of the above statements is/are true? 24. Which of the following religions flourished
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only during the Sunga period?
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above (a) Bhagvatism (b) Jainism
(c) Buddhism (d) Ajivika sect
19. Arrange the following dynasties in the 25. The largest numbers of the coins issued by
correct chronological order: Satavahana were made up of:
1. The Khilji Dynasty (a) Gold (b) Silver
2. The Sayyid Dynasty (c) Lead (d) Bronze
3. The Lodhi Dynasty
4. The Tughlaq Dynasty 26. Which one of the following is not correctly
Choose the correct code: matched??
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 4, 1, 2, 3 (a) Kalidasa : Kumarasambhava
(c) 1, 4, 2, 3 (d) 4, 2, 1, 3 (b) Shudraka : Mrichchhakatika
(c) Varahamihira : Brihat-samhita
20. Which of the following rulers of Delhi (d) Vishakhadatta : Kaumudi-mahotsava
established the military department i.e.
Diwan-i-Arz? 27. Which of the following was the capital of the
(a) Illtutmish (b) Allauddin Khalji early Chalukyas?
(c) Balban (d) Firoz Tughlaq (a) Badami (b) Kalyani
(c) Kanchi (d) Vengi
21. Navada Toli, Jorwe, and Bhramgiri were the
sites belonging to which of the following 28. The Vedic term vrihi stands for
age?
(a) Cotton (b) Wheat
(a) Neolithic age
(c) Rice (d) Barley
(b) Chalcolithic age
(c) Mesolithic age
29. Who was the patron of the 3rd Buddhist
(d) None of the above council?
(a) Ajatashatru (b) Ashoka
22. Which of the following statements about the (c) Kanishka (d) Harsha
Mauryan age is not correct?
(a) Crown land was called Sita.
30. The people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
(b) Shudras were involved in agriculture for culture belonged to the
the first time during this period.
(a) New Stone Age (b) Copper Age
(c) There were provisions for irrigation by
(c) Iron Age (d) Chalcolithic Age
the state.
(d) The weight and measures were regulated
31. Which of the following statements are true
by the guilds of the traders and
about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878?
merchants.

1. It was passed by Lord Mayo. 36. Who presided over the Surat Session of the
2. It came to be known as the ‘Gagging Act’. Indian National Congress (IN(C)?
3. It liberated the Indian Press from (a) Dadabhai Naoroji
restrictions. (b) Gopala Krishna Gokhale
4. It was replaced by Lord Rippon in 1882. (c) Rash Behari Ghosh
Choose the correct answer from the codes (d) S.N. Ranerji
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 37. Arrange the following events in
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 and 4 chronological order:
1. Champaran Satyagraha
32. Which of the following statements about 2. Launching of the Khilafat Movement
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar are correct? 3. Reunion of the Congress
1. He struggled in favour of widow 4. Nagpur Session of the Congress
remarriage. Choose the correct answer from the codes
2. He opposed child marriage and given below:
polygamy. (a) 3 – 1 – 2 – 4 (b) 3 – 1 – 4 – 2
3. He campaigned in favour of education of (c) 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 (d) 1 – 4 – 3 – 2
women.
4. He became the principal of the Sanskrit
38. Which of the following statements is/are not
College at Calcutta and admitted non-
true about the Hindustan Republican
Brahmin students into it.
Association?
1. It was founded by Sachin Sanyal and
below:
Jogesh Chandra Chatterji.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
2. It was the first revolutionary association
(c) 3, 4 and 5 (d) All of the above at the all-India level.
3. It was renamed as the Hindustan
33. Which of the following socio-religious Communist Republican Association by
reformers from Maharashtra was popularly Chandrashekhar Azad.
known as Lokahitawadi? 4. It was later joined by Bhagat Singh.
(a) Jyotiba Phule Choose the correct answer from the codes
(b) M G Ranade given below:
(c) Gopal Hari Deshmukh (a) 3 only (b) 3 and 4
(d) G G Agarkar (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3
34. Which of the following scholars from 39. Which of the following clause/clauses
Deoband played a prominent role in the was/were not included in the Gandhi-Irwin
Nationalist Movement? Pact?
(a) Abul Kalam Azad 1. Withdrawing all ordinances and ending
(b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah prosecutions.
(c) Badruddin Tayabji 2. Release of all kinds of political prisoners.
(d) Chirag Ali 3. Restoration of the confiscated property
of the satyagrahis.
35. Who was the first propounder of the 4. Permitting peaceful picketing of liquor,
doctrine of “passive resistance”? opium and foreign cloth shops.
(a) BG Tilak (b) Aurobindo Ghosh 5. Permitting all the Indians to collect or
(c) G K Gokhle (d) M K Gandhi manufacture salt, free of duty.

Choose the correct answer from the codes 1. The All India Trade Union Congress
given below: (AITUC) was formed in 1920.
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 2. Lokamanya Tilak played an important
(c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 only role in the formation of the AITUC.
3. Lala Lajpat Rai was appointed its first
40. Which of the following social groups and president.
classes did not participate in the Non- Which of the above statements is/are
Cooperation Movement? correct?
1. Students and teachers (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Peasants and labourers (c) 1 and 2 only (d) All the above
3. Landlords
4. Merchants 44. Which of the following parties were
5. Big capitalists and industrialists established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
Select the correct answer from the codes 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India.
given below: 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation.
(a) 3, 4 and 5 (b) 3 and 5 3. The Independent Labour Party.
(c) 2, 3 and 5 (d) 1 and 4 Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
41. Which of the following persons accompanied (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Gandhi to Champaran? (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Rajendra Prasad
2. Jawaharlal Nehru 45. Consider the following statements:
3. J B Kriplani 1. The Kisan Sabha Movement started in
4. Vallabhbhai Patel Bihar under the leadership of Swami
Sahajanand Saraswati.
5. Mazhar-ul-haq
2. Faizpur Session of Congress resulted in
6. Mahadev Desai
unification of All India Kisan Sabha and
Select the correct answer from the codes
Indian National Congress.
given below:
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 6 (b) 1, 3, 5 and 6
correct?
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 6 (d) 1, 2, 4 and 5
42. Which of the following statements about
Swami Dayanand are correct?
1. He considered the Vedas to be fallible.
Tipu Sultan:
2. He opposed idolatry, ritual and
1. Tipu entered into negotiations with the
priesthood.
Revolutionary France.
3. He considered the Puranas to be full of
2. Tipu sent a diplomatic mission to
falsehood.
Arabia, Afghanistan and Turkey to forge
4. He defended the caste system based on an anti-British front.
birth.
3. Tipu planted a ‘tree of liberty’ at his
Select the correct answer from the codes capital Seringapatnam and became a
given below: member of the Jacobian Club.
(a) 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 Choose the correct statement(s):
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 4 (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2

47. Which of the following statements about the 1. A promise of Dominion Status
Ilbert Bill is/are not true? immediately after the war.
1. The controversy around the Ilbert Bill 2. Immediate expansion in the Viceroy’s
helped Indian nationalism to take up an executive council.
organized form. 3. Formation of a war advisory council.
2. According to the original bill, Indian Choose the correct statements:
judges could try Europeans also. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
3. It was passed without any amendment (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above
despite the vehement opposition of the
British residents in India.
51. Which of the following were the main
4. The Indians did not organize any
factors for the success of the British in
campaign in favour of the bill.
suppressing the Revolt of 1857?
Choose the correct answer from the codes
1. Immense resources
given below:
2. Superior military weapons and
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
techniques
3. Able leadership
4. Assistance of some of the Indian rulers.
5. End of Crimean War which enabled
incorrect?
them to concentrate most of their troops
1. In 1877, the Prarthana Samaj of Bombay in India.
was founded.
2. Two of its chief architects were Mahadev below:
Govind Ranade and Ramkrishna
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 5
Bhandarkar.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) All of them
3. The leaders of the Prarthana Samaj were
not influenced by the Brahmo Samaj.
52. Match the following:
4. The Prarthana Samaj leaders
condemned the caste system and the List I List II
practice of untouchability. 1. Rabindranath A. Nil Darpan
Choose the correct answer from the codes Tagore
given below: 2. Dadabhai B. Economic
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 Naoroji History of India
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 and 4 3. Dinabandhu C. Gora
Mitra
49. Which of the following state/s was/were 4. R. C. Dutt D. Poverty and
annexed by Dalhousie on the pretext of Un-British rule
Doctrine of Lapse? in India
1. Satara 2. Pegu (Lower Burma)
Code:
3. Avadh 4. Berar
(a) 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A
(b) 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
given below:
(c) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
(d) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
53. Which of the following is/are the principal
feature(s) of the Government of India Act,
50. Consider the following statements about 1919?
August Offer 1940:
1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive
government of the provinces.

2. Introduction of separate communal 58. What was/were the important features of
electorates for Muslims. Nehru Report?
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the (a) It contained a Bill of Rights.
centre to the provinces. (b) There shall be no state religion; men and
Select the correct answer using the codes women shall have equal rights as
given below: citizens.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) There should be federal form of
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 government with residuary powers
vested in the center.
54. With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, (d) All of the above
consider the following statements:
1. The rent was paid directly by the 59. With reference to the freedom struggle of
peasants to the Government. India, who among the following was not a
2. The Government gave Pattas to the part of the “Bombay Triumvirate”?
Jamindars. (a) Dadabhai Naoroji
3. The lands were surveyed and assessed (b) K.T. Telang
before being taxed. (c) Pherozeshah Mehta
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Badruddin Tyabji
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only 60. Which among the following acts had a
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above separate preamble?
(a) Government of India Act 1919
55. Arrange the following events in the (b) Indian Councils Act 1909
chronological order: (c) Indian Councils Act 1904
1. Direct Action Campaign (d) Indian Councils Act 1892
2. Interim Government
3. Formation of Constituent Assembly 61. The word ‘Sathyameva Jayate’ is taken from
4. Attlee’s Announcement (a) Yajur Veda
Choose the correct code: (b) Atharva Veda
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 1, 3, 2, 4 (c) Mundaka Upanishad
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4 (d) 2, 1, 4, 3 (d) Sam Veda
56. The resolution of Quit India Movement was 62. Sattriya is a classical dance form of which
passed in which of the following city? State?
(a) Bombay (b) Calcutta (a) Manipur (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madras (d) Lucknow (c) Assam (d) Andhra Pradesh
63. Which one of the following is not a feature of
57. Which among the following is not a correct North Indian temple architecture?
statement regarding Jyotiba Phule? (a) Gopura (b) Garbha Griha
(a) He used dalitword for the first time in (c) Sikhara (d) D.Pradakshina
nineteenth century.
(b) He was the staunch supporter of 64. Mughal painting flourished during the reign
Mahatma Gandhi's Harijan Sevak of
Sangh.
(a) Shahjahan (b) Akbar
(c) He is known as the author of Gulamgiri.
(c) Aurangzeb (d) Jahangir
(d) He formed Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873.

65. The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves 71. In reference to Mauryan Empire, consider
are indicative of the development of art the following statements:
under the 1. Usually, the foreigners were welcomed at
(a) Pallavas (b) Chalukyas Pataliputra.
(c) Pandyas (d) Rashtrakutas 2. The kingdom had a separate committee to
take care of the foreigners.
66. Chauth' was Choose the correct statements
(a) Toll tax imposed by Shivaji (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Land tax levied by Shivaji on
neighboring states 72. In reference to Jainism, consider the
(d) Irrigation tax charged by Akbar following statements:
1. The leader of Shvetambara was
67. Consider the following statements about Sthulabhadra.
Sikh Gurus: 2. The leader of Digambara was
1. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the Bhadrabahu.
military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Choose the correct answer from the codes
Tegh Bahadur. given below:
2. Guru Arjan Dev become the Sikh Guru (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
after Guru Ram Das. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Guru Arjan Dev gave to Sikhs their own
script- Gurumukhi. 73. Who had named the Indus civilization as
Which of the statements given is/are Harappan civilization?
correct? (a) M. E. M. Wheeler (b) John Marshall
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) S. R. Rao (d) R. C. Majumdar
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1 and 2
74. In reference to Jainism, the term Kaivalya
68. Which among the following temples of India refers to
is known as "Black Pagoda" ? (a) Perfect knowledge
(a) Brihadeeshwara Temple, Tanjore (b) Becoming a monk
(b) Sun Temple, Konark (c) Doing meditation
(c) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai (d) Giving religious speech
(d) Jagannath Temple, Puri
75. In reference to Sangam Period Revenue
69. Which one of the following Vedic texts is Administration System, Irai refers
partly found in prose and partly in verse? (a) Land Tax
(a) Rig Veda (b) Sam Veda (b) Tribute paid by feudatories and also the
(c) Yajur Veda (d) Atharva Veda booty collected in wars
(c) Custom duties
70. In reference to Mauryan empire, who among (d) Forced gift
the following was the judicial administrator
in an urban area? 76. Who among the following had adopted the
(a) Rajukas (b) Nagarikas title of Gangaikondachola?
(c) Yuktas (d) Samharta (a) Vijayalaya (b) Rajaraja I
(c) Pulakesin I (d) Rajendra I

77. The evidence of rice husk has been found at 1. All conditioned things are in constant
(a) Harappa (b) Mohenjo-Daro state of flux.
(c) Chanhudaro (d) Rangpur 2. In humans, there is no permanent,
underlying substance that can be called
the soul.
78. Which among the following is the hallmark
feature of the Dravida style of temple 3. Nothing in the physical world can bring
architecture? lasting deep satisfaction of desires.
(a) Shikara (b) Gopura Select the correct option from the codes
given below:
(c) Vimana (d) Mandapa
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) all of the above
79. Which among the following Mughal painters
is credited for painting Siberian Crane and
the Dodo for the first time? 84. Identify the personality with the help of
(a) Abu al-Hasan (b) Bishandas given information:
(c) Farrukh Beg (d) Ustad Mansur 1. He was one of the pioneers of Vedanta
philosophy during the Medieval period
2. He propounded the philosophy of
80. With reference to the evolution of scripts in
Tatvavada, popularly called Dvaita and it
Indian languages, consider the following:
means "the realist viewpoint".
1. Brahmi script
3. His works are also known as Sarvamula
2. Siddha-matrika script
Granthas, which are commentaries on
3. Devanagari script the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita
Which among the following is the correct and Brahma Sutras
chronological order in which they evolved? Select the correct answer from options given
(a) 1-2-3 (b) 2-1-3 below:
(c) 2-3-1 (d) 1-3-2 (a) Nimbarka (b) Madhvacharya
(c) Shankardeva (d) Ravidas
81. Artists of which of the following paintings
are also known as Patua painters? 85. Arrange the following events in the
(a) Kalamkari (b) Madhubani chronological order:
(c) Kalighat (d) Batik 1. Direct Action Campaign
2. Interim Government
82. Consider the following statements about the 3. Formation of Constituent Assembly
Lingayats: 4. Attlee’s Announcement
1. They are members of a Hindu Shaivite Choose the correct code:
community, which predominantly exists
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 1, 3, 2, 4
in Karnataka
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4 (d) 2, 1, 4, 3
2. Guru Basavanna, a 12th-century
philosopher, is credited with founding
Lingayatism and its secular practices 86. Consider the following statements about
Pallava art and architecture:
correct? 1. Pallava art shows transition from rock
cut monolithic structures to stone built
temple.
2. Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is
an example of Pallava art and
83. Which among the following statements architecture.
conform to the teachings of Buddhism?

Which of the above statements is/are 91. Who among the following had founded
correct? Wahabi Movement?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Syed Ahmed
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Vilayat Ali
(c) Shah Muhammad Hussain
87. Which among the following is / are the (d) Farhat Hussain
features of the statues of the Gandhara
School of art? 92. Who among the following had founded the
1. Large Number of life like statues of Congress Socialist Party?
Buddha were created (a) Jayaprakash Narayan
2. Great care was taken to show the (b) Acharya Narendra Dev
physical features, muscles etc.
(c) Basawon Singh
3. Use of rich ornaments, costumes and
(d) Jogesh Chandra Chatterji
drapery
4. Buddha depicted more or less like Greek
93. Which among the following was the First
God Apollo.
Bengali Newspaper?
Choose the correct option from the codes
(a) Digdarshana
given below:
(b) Calcutta Journal
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Bengal Gazette
(c) All of the above (d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Calcutta Journal Advertiser
88. What is / are main propositions of the

“advaita” Vedanta school of Hindu 94. Mahatma Gandhi's remark, ' A post-dated
Philosophy? cheque on a crumbling bank' is regarding
the proposal of ______
1. It says that Supreme Cosmic Spirit is the
One, the whole and the only reality. (a) Simon Commission (b) Cripps Mission
2. It advocates the neti-neti approach. (c) Cabinet Mission (d) Wavel Plan
3. It opposes Mimamsa school of thought.
Select the correct option from the codes 95. Who first imposed Jizya Tax in India?
given below: (a) Allaudin Khilji (b) Aurangzeb
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Balban (d) Qutb-ud-din Aibak
96. Which one of the following four Vedas
89. Which of the following is an example of contains an account of magical charms and
rock-cut architecture of the Mauryan spells
period? (a) Rigaveda (b) Samaveda
(a) Dhauli caves (b) Sanchi Stupa (c) Yajurveda (d) Atharvaveda
(c) Bhimbhetka caves (d) Elephanta caves 97. Which one of the following dynasties was
90. Which of the following Asokan inscription ruling over North India at the time of
makes a precise reference to taxation? Alexander's invasion?
(a) Rummindei inscription (a) Nanda (b) Maurya
(b) Allahabad pillar inscription (c) Sunga (d) Kanva
(c) Barbara cave Inscription
(d) Kandhar Inscription 98. A Copper Chariot of Harappa times was
discovered at
(a) Kuntal (b) Rakhigarhi
(c) Daimabad (d) Banawali

99. Who translated Ramayana into Persian? (a) Brahmi (b) Kharoshti
(a) Abdul Fazi (b) Badauni (c) Nandnagari (d) Sharada
(c) Isar Das (d) Abdul Latif
109. Which Veda deals with medicine?
100. Who was the author of the Buddha Charita? (a) Atharva Veda (b) Yajur Veda
(a) Ashvaghosha (b) Nagasena (c) Sama Veda (d) Rig Veda
(c) Nagarjuna (d) Vasumitra
110. Who is said to have become the chief of the
101. The Ajanta painting belongs to which Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira?
period? (a) Jambu (b) Bhadrabahu
(a) Harappan period (b) Gupta period (c) Sthulbhadra (d) Sudharma
(c) Buddhist period (d) Mauryan period
111. Vikramshila Mahavihara was established by
102. Which of the following animals was not the ruler of
known to the Indus Valley Civilization? (a) Pushyabhuti Dynasty
(a) Bull (b) Horse (b) Barman Dynasty
(c) Giraffe (d) Elephant (c) Sen Dynasty
(d) Pala Dynasty
103. Who founded Pataliputra?
(a) Udayin (b) Ashoka 112. Who of the following kings was ardent
(c) Bimbisar (d) Mahapadmananda follower of Jainism?
(a) Bimbisara (b) Mahapadmananda
104. Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang studied at (c) Kharavela (d) Pulkeshin II
the University of
(a) Taxila (b) Vikramshila 113. The Rigvedic God Varuna was
(c) Magadh (d) Nalanda (a) Harbinger of peace
(b) Destroyer of foes
105. Between which of the following rivers was (c) Guardian of the cosmic order
the ancient town of Takshasila located? (d) God of prosperity
(a) Indus and Jhelum 114. The philosophy propounded in the
(b) Jhelum and Chenab Upanishads is known as
(c) Chenab and Ravi (a) Advaita (b) Vedanta
(d) Ravi and Beas (c) Yoga (d) Samkhya
106. The ancient name of North Bihar was 115. Who called Subhash Chandra Bose as Desh
(a) Vajji (b) Vatsa Nayak?
(c) Surasena (d) Avant (a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
107. The language adopted for preaching in (c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Mahayana Buddhism was (d) Lala Lajpat Rai
(a) Pali (b) Brahmi
(c) Sanskrit (d) Prakrit 116. The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is
available in
108. Which one of the following scripts of ancient (a) Mahabharat
India was written from right to left? (b) Chhandogya Upanishad

(c) Anguttar Nikaya 119. Who was the man to attend the Imperial
(d) Samyukta Nikaya Durbar in 1877 dressed in hand-spun Khadi
and was one of the founders of the Poona
Sarvajanik Sabha in 1807?
117. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the
republic of the (a) M.G.Ranade
(a) Mallas (b) Lichhavis (b) S.N. Banerjee
(c) Sakyas (d) Palas (c) Ganesh Vasudev Joshi
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
118. Ashtadhyayi was written by
(a) Ved vysa (b) Panini 120. Among the following who is given the credit
of carrying Jainism in south India?
(c) Shukadeva (d) Balmiki
(a) Sudharmana (b) Indrabhuti
(c) Bhadrabahu (d) Sthulabhadra

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CURRENT AFFAIRS
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. Consider the following statements about (a) USA (b) Bahamas
Fundamental Rights. (c) Jamaica (d) Haiti
1. The Fundamental Rights are
enforceable. 7. Consider the following statements:
2. The Fundamental Rights can be 1. The Open Skies Treaty establishes a
suspended only in a manner prescribed program of unarmed aerial surveillance
by the Constitution. flights over the entire territory of its
3. The Fundamental Rights are enforceable participants.
against the State. 2. It was signed in 1992 between NATO
4. The Fundamental Rights cannot be members and former Warsaw Pact
amended. countries following the demise of the
Which of the above statements are correct? Soviet Union.
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the above statement/s is/are
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 correct?
2. What is the meaning of the term ‘Amicus (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Curiea’?
(a) Friend of the court 8. The Dzüko Valley is located at the borders of
(b) Advisor to the court (a) Nagaland and Manipur
(c) A voluntary informer (b) Nagaland and Assam
(d) Curative Petitioner (c) Nagaland and Mizoram
3. The Legislative Council in a state can be
abolished by the Parliament on the 9. The bird festival ‘Kalrav’ belongs to the state
recommendation of of
(a) the Governor (a) Jharkhand (b) Chhattisgarh
(b) the State Legislative Assembly (c) Bihar (d) Odisha
(c) the President
(d) the Prime Minister 10. Consider the following statements:
1. Vanadium is a hard, silvery-grey,
4. Taiwan Strait connects malleable transition metal.
(a) East China Sea and South China Sea 2. Vanadium is a first row transition metal
(b) East China Sea and Yellow Sea in the Periodic Table.
(c) South China Sea and Yellow Sea Which of the above statement/s is/are
(d) East China Sea and Sea of Japan correct?
5. Kalapani boundary issue is between (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) India and Bangladesh
(b) India and Myanmar 11. The phenomenon of El-Nino is associated
with the:
(c) India and Bhutan
(a) Agulhas Current
(d) India and Nepal
(b) Benguela Current
6. Which of the following countries is closest to
Cuba? (c) Humboldt Current

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(d) East Australian Current (a) Article 352 (b) Article 355
(c) Article 356 (1) (d) Article 361(1)
12. Which of the following plant hormones
controls fruit ripening? 20. Which of the following is the most
(a) Auxin (b) Ethylene biologically diverse country?
(c) Gibberellin (d) Zeatin (a) Congo (b) Brazil
(c) Russia (d) India
salinity is not correct? 21. Micro-plastics are plastics less than:
(a) Salinity is directly related to (a) 50 mm in length (b) 100 mm in length
precipitation. (c) 10 mm in length (d) 5 mm in length
(b) There exists a direct relationship
between the rate of evaporation and
22. Which of the following is not a Scandinavian
salinity.
country?
(c) Low salinity is found near the mouth of a
(a) Belgium (b) Norway
river.
(c) Sweden (d) Denmark
(d) The salinity is the highest at the tropics
and decreases towards the poles and the
equator. 23. Consider the following statements:
14. Which of the following ecosystems is
considered to be most biologically diverse of 2. When the interest rates rise, the bond
all ecosystems? prices fall.
(a) Wetlands (b) Estuaries 3. Higher fiscal deficit may lead to low
bond yield.
(c) Rain forests (d) Shallow sea
correct?
15. The 9-Dash Line lies in the
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(a) Black Sea (b) South China Sea
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) North Sea (d) Celebes Sea
24. Sarkaria Commission can be associated with

16. Catalonia is located in
which of the following?
(a) Spain (b) Italy
1. Centre-State relationship
(c) France (d) Portugal
2. Discretionary powers of the governor
3. Inter-state Council
17. Qatar borders
(a) UAE (b) Oman given below:
(c) Bahrain (d) Saudi Arabia (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
18. Nagarhole National Park is in the state of
(a) Maharashtra (b) Orissa 25. Which of the following statements regarding
(c) Kerala (d) Karnataka discretionary power of Governor is/are
correct?
19. Which one of the following articles of the 1. The Government of India Act, 1935 did
Indian Constitution gives the President and not grant any discretionary powers to
the Governor, protection from legal action? the Governor.

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2. The Constitution of India does not (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
clearly mention about the nature of
discretionary powers of Governor. 32. Which of the following countries does not
Select the correct answer using the code border Lake Victoria?
given below: (a) Rwanda (b) Uganda
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Tanzania (d) Kenya
26. Which of the following countries has opened correct?
visa schemes for migrants from Hong Kong? 1. The International Criminal Court (IC(C)
(a) United Kingdom (b) France is an intergovernmental organization
(c) USA (d) Japan and international tribunal to prosecute
individuals for crime against humanity.
27. Which of the following countries does not 2. The ICC has universal territorial
border Gulf of Thailand? jurisdiction.
(a) Thailand (b) Cambodia Choose the correct code:
(c) Vietnam (d) Myanmar (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
border Myanmar? 34. Sanaa is the capital of
(a) Thailand (b) Cambodia (a) Oman (b) Qatar
(c) China (d) Laos (c) Djibouti (d) Yemen
29. Which of the following states does not 35. Which of following statements is/are
border Myanmar? correct?
(a) Mizoram (b) Manipur 1. The first population census of India was
(c) Nagaland (d) Assam held in 1872.
2. 2011 census was the 15th census of
30. Proposed East Container Terminal in Sri India.
Lanka is a joint project of India, Sri Lanka Choose the correct code:
and (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) South Korea (b) Japan (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Malaysia (d) China
36. Article 239AA has special provisions with
31. Which of following statements is/are respect to
correct? (a) Pondicherry
1. START I (Strategic Arms Reduction (b) Delhi
Treaty) was a bilateral treaty between (c) Daman and Diu
the United States of America and the (d) Andaman and Nicobar
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
(USSR).
2. START I was replaced by New START
correct?
treaty which came into force in January
1. G-Secs with maturities less than 1 year
2011.
are called T-bills.
2. G-Secs with maturities of more than one
year are called bonds.
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Choose the correct code: 1. Serosurveys estimate the share of the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only population that test positive for
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 antibodies using serology tests.
2. The presence of a specific antibody in a
sufficiently high concentration will
38. 10 degree channels separates
suggest that the tested person was
(a) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
previously infected.
(b) Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
(c) Little Nicobar and Great Nicobar
(d) South Andaman and Little Andaman
39. Duncan Pass separates

(a) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar correct?
(b) Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar 1. Lingaraja Temple represents the Chola
(c) Little Nicobar and Great Nicobar architecture.
(d) South Andaman and Little Andaman 2. Lingaraja Temple represents harmony
between Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
40. Coco channel separates Choose the correct code:
(a) North Andaman and Myanmar (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Little Nicobar and Great Nicobar
(d) South Andaman and Little Andaman 45. Which of the following is true regarding
supermoon?
41. Which of following statements is/are (a) A moon is termed as supermoon when a
correct? new or full moon is farthest to the earth
1. Trans fats are a form of unsaturated fat. on its elliptical orbit.
2. Trans fats come in both natural and (b) A moon is termed as supermoon when
artificial forms. only a full moon is farthest to the earth
on its elliptical orbit.
(c) A moon is termed as supermoon when
only a new moon is farthest to the earth
on its elliptical orbit.
(d) A moon is termed as supermoon when a
correct?
new or full moon is closest to the earth
1. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and on its elliptical orbit.
promoting public health through the
regulation and supervision of food
46. Central Statistical Office (CSO) under the
safety.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme
2. FSSAI is an autonomous body
Implementation is under which of the
established under the Ministry of
following Administrative Wing?
Science and Technology.
(a) Programme Implementation Wing
(b) Infrastructure Monitoring and Project
Monitoring Wing
(c) Statistics Wing
(d) None of the Above
correct?

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47. Which of the following shall be deemed
members of National Human Rights 52. Which of the following ports is not situated
Commission (NHR(C)? in Sri Lanka?
1. Chairperson of the National Commission (a) Hambantota (b) Sittwe
for Minorities (c) Kankesanthurai (d) Trincomalee
2. Chairperson of National Commission for
the Scheduled Castes
53. Tigray region lies in
(a) Tunisia (b) Portugal
the Scheduled Tribes
(c) Italy (d) Ethiopia
Women
54. Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia border which
of the following countries?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(a) Ethiopia (b) South Sudan
(c) Sudan (d) Kenya
48. Rekha Deula, Pidha Deula and Khakhara

Deula are the styles of
correct?
(a) Kalinga Architecture
1. The European Union was created by the
(b) Chola Architecture
Stockholm Treaty.
(c) Hoysala Architecture
2. The EU was awarded the Nobel Prize for
(d) Chalukyan Architecture Peace in 2012.
49. Socotra is an island of (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) Oman (b) Saudi Arabia (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Bahrain (d) Yemen 56. Houthi rebels are associated with which of
the following countries?
50. Which of the following pairs of countries (a) Syria (b) Iraq
share land borders with Yemen? (c) Yemen (d) Somalia
(a) Saudi Arabia and Oman
(b) Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 57. Barents Sea lies in the
(c) Saudi Arabia and Qatar (a) Arctic Ocean (b) North Atlantic
(d) Saudi Arabia and UAE (c) North Pacific (d) None of the above
51. Which of following statements is/are 58. Consider the following statements:
correct?
1. The census in India had its beginning in
1. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action 1872 under British Viceroy Lord Mayo.
(JCPO(A) was a bilateral nuclear deal
2. The first complete census was
between Iran and the U.S.
undertaken in 1881.
2. JCPOA obliged Iran to accept
constraints on its enrichment program
correct?
verified by an intrusive inspection
regime in return for a partial lifting of
economic sanctions. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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1. Cess is a form of tax charged/levied over 63. Which of following statements is/are
and above the base tax liability of a correct?
taxpayer. 1. A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual
2. If the cess collected in a particular year currency that is secured by
goes unspent, it can be allocated for cryptography, which makes it nearly
other purposes. impossible to counterfeit.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Cryptography is a method of protecting
correct? information and communications
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only through the use of codes.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Choose the correct code:
1. A surcharge is an additional charge, tax,
or payment that a company adds to the 64. Which of following statements is/are
already existent cost of a good or service. correct?
2. Surcharges are a way to indirectly pass 1. Technical Education Quality
costs on to the consumer. Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is
Which of the statements given above is/are the program of Ministry of Education.
correct? 2. TEQIP is funded by International
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Development Association (ID(A).
61. Which of following statements is/are (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? 65. Which of following statements is/are
1. The Organization of the Petroleum correct?
Exporting Countries (OPE(C) is a 1. Ministry of Education is planning to
permanent, intergovernmental replace TEQIP with MERITE Project.
organization, created at the Tehran 2. TEQIP aims to develop technical
Conference. education as a key component for
2. OPEC is Headquarted in Caracas. improving the quality of Engineering
Choose the correct code: Education.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Choose the correct code:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. The non-OPEC countries which export correct?
crude oil are termed as OPEC plus 1. Transgender people are people whose
countries. gender identity is different from the
2. Ecuador, Indonesia and Qatar are also gender they were thought to be at birth.
the members of OPEC. 2. Gender identity and sexual orientation
Choose the correct code: are similar things.

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67. Which of following statements is/are 1. Himalayan serow resembles a cross
correct? between a goat and an antelope.
1. PDS is the food security system under 2. Species of serows are found in Europe
the Ministry of Agriculture. and Asia.
2. State level corporations procure and Choose the correct code:
maintain PDS. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Choose the correct code: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 73. Which of following statements is/are
correct?
68. Which of following statements is/are 1. ISRO started as Indian National
correct? Committee for Space Research
1. Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a (INCOSPAR).
form of permanent residency available 2. ISRO operates under Department of
to people of Indian origin and their Space (DOS).
spouses which allows them to live and Choose the correct code:
work in India indefinitely. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. OCI status grants the right to vote in (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Indian elections.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. ShadowPad is a backdoor Trojan
malware.
69. Which of following statements is/are 2. ShadowPad opens a secret path from its
correct? target system to its command-and-
1. Chilika Lake was designated the first control servers. Information can be
Indian wetland of international extracted or more malicious code
importance under the Ramsar delivered via this path.
Convention. Choose the correct code:
2. Chilika Lake lies at the mouth of the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Daya River. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 75. Pochampally sarees belongs to the state of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Telangana (d) Odisha
70. Simplipal National Park lies in
(a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra 76. Mindanao is an island of
(c) Chhattisgarh (d) Odisha (a) Indonesia (b) Malaysia
(c) Philippines (d) Vietnam
71. Maguri Motapung wetland is situated in
(a) Assam (b) Meghalaya 77. MORO Liberation Front is an insurgent
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Tripura organisation in which of the following
countries?
72. Which of following statements is/are (a) Myanmar (b) Philippines
correct? (c) Thailand (d) Cambodia

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1. Celebes Sea lies to the north of Sulu Sea.
2. Sulu Sea is to the east of Philippines Sea. 86. Freedom to manage religious affairs is
Which of the statements given above is/are covered in which of the following articles?
correct? (a) Article 25 (b) Article 26
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Article 27 (d) Article 28
79. Which of the following is the largest island correct?
of Japan? 1. Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a
(a) Honshu (b) Hokkaido statutory body.
(c) Kyushu (d) Okinawa 2. Food Corporation of India (FCI) is under
Ministry of Agriculture.
80. Which of the following countries is the latest Choose the correct code:
entrant in NATO? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) Slovenia (b) Bosnia (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Croatia (d) North Macedonia
81. West Bank lies between 88. Which of following statements is/are
(a) Israel and Lebanon correct?
(b) Israel and Jordan 1. Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is an
index of the prevailing direction of
(c) Israel and Syria
economic trends in the manufacturing
(d) Israel and Egypt
and service sectors.
2. PMI consists of a diffusion index that
82. Scarborough Shoal lies in summarizes market conditions.
(a) Sea of Japan (b) East China Sea Choose the correct code:
(c) Philippines Sea (d) South China Sea (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
83. Sir Creek dispute is between
(a) UK and Ireland 89. Which of following statements is/are
(b) India and Bangladesh correct?
(c) India and Pakistan 1. NABARD is an apex regulatory body for
(d) UK and France overall regulation and licensing of
regional rural banks and apex
84. Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is in which of the cooperative banks in India.
following countries? 2. NABARD is under the jurisdiction of
(a) India (b) Bhutan Ministry of Agriculture.
(c) Nepal (d) None of the above Choose the correct code:
1. Lok Adalats were created by the Gram
Nyayalaya Act. 90. Which of following statements is/are
2. Lok Adalats are permanent in nature. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. A direct tax is a tax that a person or
correct? organization pays directly to the entity
that imposed it.

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2. Direct taxes include income tax, real 95. Dhamtari is district in
property tax, personal property tax, or (a) Telangana (b) Chhattisgarh
taxes on assets. (c) Odisha (d) Madhya Pradesh
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 96. Which of the following countries does not
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 border Mediterranean Sea?
(a) Israel (b) Lebanon
91. Consider the following statements: (c) Jordan (d) Egypt
1. Foreign currency reserve in India does
not comprise of country's reserve 97. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was
position with the International enacted under India’s Constitutional
Monetary Fund (IMF). provision of-
2. Foreign currency reserve in India does (a) Article 21 (b) Article 20
not include gold reserves.
correct?
98. Which of the following represent sources of
financing fiscal deficit?
1. Market borrowings
2. State Provident funds
3. External debt
correct?
4. Securities against small savings
1. Net-zero is also referred to as carbon-
neutrality.
given below:
2. Net-zero means that a country would
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
bring down its emissions to zero.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 99. Which of the following countries are located
in the Horn of Africa?
(a) Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia
(b) Tanzania, South Africa and Namibia
correct? (c) Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Gabon
1. The top five countries of the world (d) Tunisia, Algeria and Libya
producing solar power chronologically
are United States, China, Japan, India, 100. GI tags are provided under the mandate of
and Germany. which of the following international
2. India has emerged as the third-largest agreements?
solar energy producer in the world. (a) Montreal Protocol
Select the correct answer using the code (b) WTO TRIPS
given below: (c) Kyoto Protocol
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (d) Beijing Declaration
94. Chindwin River is the tributary of the 1. Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of
(a) Irrawaddy (b) Brahmaputra Human Rights, 1948, and Article 17 of
(c) Chao Paraya (d) None of the above the International Covenant on Civil and

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Political Rights (ICCPR), 1966, legally 1. North Sentinel Island is one of the
protect persons against “arbitrary Nicobar Islands.
interference” with their privacy. 2. North Sentinel Island is home to
2. The Supreme Court in India has Sentinelese tribe, a particularly
declared that the right to privacy is a vulnerable tribal group (PVTG).
fundamental right. Which of the above statement/s is/are
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
102. Consider the following statements in 1. The Myristica swamps are tropical fresh
reference to right to peaceful protest: water swamp forests with an abundance
1. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the freedom of Myristica trees.
of speech and expression. 2. Myristica trees are evergreen, water-
2. Article 19(1)(b) assures citizens the right tolerant trees and have dense stilt roots.
to assemble peaceably and without arms. 3. Myristica trees are endemic to Eastern
Which of the above statement/s is/are Ghats.
correct? Which of the above statement/s is/are
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The Human Freedom Index (HFI) 107. The ‘Pindari glacier’ lies in the state of
presents the state of human freedom in (a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Himachal
the world. Pradesh
2. The HFI report is co‐published by the (c) Uttarakhand (d) Sikkim
Cato Institute and the UNICEF.
Which of the above statement/s is/are 108. EU Sakharov prize is associated with
correct?
(a) Human Rights (b) Literature
(c) Environment (d) Freedom of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Thought
104. Consider the following statements: 109. The land boundary of Iran does not touch
1. Human Development Index (HDI) is a (a) Turkmenistan (b) Azerbaijan
composite index of life expectancy,
(c) Armenia (d) Tajikistan
education, and per capita income
indicators.
2. In HDI 2020, India has improved its
ranking by two positions. 1. An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a
planet outside the galaxy Milky Way.
correct? 2. Exoplanets are easy to locate directly
with telescopes.
correct?
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111. What is Gandhara School of art? 118. Aerosol optical depth (AO(D) is used to
(a) Greco- Afghan style of art study
(b) Greco-Dravida style of art (a) Doppler effect in light
(c) Greco- Jain style of art (b) Outer space
(d) Greco-Buddhist style of art (c) Nano particles
(d) Suspended solid particles and liquid
112. Which of the following is a critical source of droplets in air
Vitamin A and the pigment that turns fruits
and vegetables bright orange or red? 119. Consider the following statements:
(a) lutein (b) serotonin 1. Countering America’s Adversaries
(c) ascorbic acid (d) carotenoids Through Sanctions Act (CAATS(A) is a
U.S. law that imposes economic
sanctions on Iran, Russia and North
113. Nuclear Suppliers Groups was founded in:
Korea.
(a) 1970 (b) 1974
2. CAATSA aims at countering perceived
(c) 1984 (d) 1987
aggressions against the U.S. government
by foreign powers.
114. ‘Swiss challenge method’ is related to Which of the above statement/s is/are
(a) Environment conservation correct?
(b) Banking System (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Energy generation (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) public procurement
115. What is Terminal High Altitude Area border Sudan?
Defense (THAA(D) system? (a) Djibouti (b) Eritrea
(a) Anti-ballistic missile system (c) Chad (d) Libya
(b) Airborne Warning And Control System
(c) Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile 121. Which of the following states does not
(d) Radar border Bangladesh?
(a) Manipur (b) Mizoram
116. Consider the following statements: (c) Assam (d) Tripura
1. S-400 Triumf is an anti-aircraft weapon
system. 122. Consider the following statements:
2. Turkey bought S-400 Triumf from the 1. The Financial Stability and Development
U.S. Council (FSD(C) was established as an
Which of the above statement/s is/are autonomous body dealing with
correct? macroprudential and financial
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only regularities in the entire financial sector
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of India.
2. FSDC is a statutory body established in
2010.
117. The ‘Siachin Glacier’ lies in
(a) Zanskar Mountains
correct?
(b) Pirpanjal Range
(c) Shiwalik Range
(d) Karakoram Range

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1. The WTO officially commenced on 1 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
January 1995 under the Marrakesh
Agreement. 128. Meteorites are believed to originate in the
2. The WTO deals with regulation of trade asteroid belt between which of the two
in goods, services and intellectual planets?
property between participating countries (a) Mars and Jupiter (b) Earth and Mars
by providing a framework for
(c) Jupiter and Saturn (d) Venus and Earth
negotiating trade agreements and
dispute resolutions.
129. Which of the following countries is not a
neighbour of Hungary?
correct?
(a) Slovakia (b) Slovenia
(c) Bosnia & Herzegovina (d) Croatia
130. Declaration of drought in a state is the

prerogative of: -
1. NBFCs lend and make investments and
(a) Central Government
hence their activities are akin to that of
banks. (b) National disaster management authority
(NDM(A)
2. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits.
(c) Respective State government
correct? (d) India Meteorological Department
(IM(D)
131. Saffir-Simpson Scale is used to measure
(a) Earthquakes (b) Radioactivity
125. Which of the following states has the worst
sex ratio at birth? (c) CO2 emission level (d) Cyclones
(a) Manipur (b) Punjab
(c) Haryana (d) Mizoram 132. Which of these is not a neighbour of
Myanmar?
(a) Bangladesh (b) Vietnam
(c) Thailand (d) Laos
133. What is Phonon?
(a) quantum of sound (b) Light
phenomenon
(c) artificial atom (d) a dwarf galaxy
1. Question Hour is the first hour of a
134. Which of the following submarines is a part
sitting session of Lok Sabha devoted to
of India’s nuclear triad?
questions asked by Members of
Parliament. (a) INS Chakra (b) INS Arihant
2. The concerned Minister is obliged to (c) INS Sindhuraj (d) INS Kalavari
answer to the Parliament, either orally
or in writing during Question Hour. 135. Which of the following countries is not a
Which of the above statement/s is/are member of BIMSTEC?
correct? (a) Myanmar (b) Maldives

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(c) Bhutan (d) Bangladesh (c) The Commission examines requests for
inclusion of any class of citizens as a
136. Department of Industrial Policy and backward class
Promotion (DIPP) comes under which of the (d) The NCBC has both the powers of a civil
following Ministries? court and a criminal court.
(a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(b) Ministry of Finance 142. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Ministry of External Affairs the European Union (E.U.):
(d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs 1. The E.U., founded by the Rome treaties,
aims to a create single market.
2. The Lisbon treaty sets out the process
137. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is
for a member state to exit the union.
computed and published by which of the
following ministry? 3. All member countries have access to
their common currency, the Euro.
(a) Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation Choose the correct code:
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Ministry of Finance (c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above
(d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
correct?
138. Namdapha National Park is in which of the
following states? 1. Neutrinos are the most abundant
subatomic particles after photons.
(a) Sikkim
2. The three known types of neutrinos are
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
electrons, muon and tau.
(c) Himachal Pradesh
3. Neutrinos are thought to have been
(d) Manipur
produced just after the Big Bang that
created the Universe.
139. Which of the following lines divide the Choose the correct code:
North Korea and the South Korea?
(a) 44th parallel (b) 38th parallel
(c) 3 only (d) All the above
(c) 52nd parallel (d) 28th parallel
144. Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, lies in the

140. Which of the following is not a land locked island of
country?
(a) Sumatra (b) Java
(a) Mongolia (b) Swaziland
(c) Borneo (d) Sulawesi
(c) Jordan (d) Cambodia
145. The Scheduled Tribes in India are notified

141. Choose the incorrect statement with respect under Article
to the National Commission of Backward
(a) 312 of the Constitution
Classes(NCBCs):
(b) 123 of the Constitution
(a) The NCBC is a statutory body under the
(c) 141 of the Constitution
Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment. (d) 342 of the Constitution
(b) The commission has been set up under
the National Commission of Backward 146. Counter-cyclical measures’ is a concept that
Classes Act, 1993. is most often associated with which one of
the following economists?

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(a) Adam Smith 154. Which of the following countries does not
(b) Thomas Robert Malthus have land border with Italy?
(c) John Maynard Keynes (a) Slovenia (b) Croatia
(d) Bertrand Russell (c) Austria (d) France
147. Aceh is the province of 155. Which of the following seas does not lie in
(a) Malaysia (b) Indonesia Mediterranean?
(c) Myanmar (d) Bangladesh (a) Ionian Sea (b) Tyrrhenian Sea
(c) Adriatic Sea (d) White Sea
148. The ‘Strait of Malacca’ separates
(a) Sumatra from Peninsular Malaysia 156. Which of following statements is/are
correct?
(b) Sumatra from Java
1. The Universal Declaration of Human
(c) Sumatra from Borneo
Rights (UDHR) is an international
(d) Java from Borneo
document adopted by the United
Nations General Assembly in 1948.
149. Like Minded Developing Countries (LMD(C) 2. UDHR is legally binding on the nations.
is a group for forging a common position on
(a) Renewal Energy
(b) Climate Change
(c) Disarmament
(d) Preventing trade in endangered species
1. The Rajya Sabha is an institutional
150. Which of the following is not a neighbour of mechanism to provide representation to
Saudi Arabia? the states. Its purpose is to protect the
(a) Yemen (b) Oman powers of the states.
(c) Jordan (d) Syria 2. Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or
amend money bills.
151. Pangong Tso lake is situated in Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Lahaul and Spiti (b) Ladakh correct?
(c) Eastern Sikkim (d) Tawang (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct? 158. The members of the Rajya Sabha are not
1. The Indo-Pacific comprises the tropical associated with:
waters of the Indian Ocean, the western 1. Public Accounts Committee
and central Pacific Ocean. 2. Estimates Committee
2. The Indo-Pacific has "symbiotic link" 3. Committee on Public Undertakings
with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. Choose the correct code:
Choose the correct code: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 only
153. The Lombardy plains is situated in correct?
(a) Australia (b) South Africa 1. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
(c) France (d) Italy is an index which shows the growth rates
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in different industry groups of the 163. Which of following statements is/are
economy in a stipulated period of time. correct?
2. he IIP index is computed and published 1. Titanium is a lustrous transition metal
by the Central Statistical Organisation with a silver color, low density, and high
(CSO) on a quarterly basis. strength.
Choose the correct code: 2. Titanium is resistant to corrosion in sea
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only water, aqua regia, and chlorine.
160. Under IIP, the growth rate of industry (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
groups is classified as:
1. Broad sectors, namely, Mining, 164. Which of following statements is/are
Manufacturing and Electricity. correct?
2. Use-based sectors, namely Basic Goods, 1. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Capital Goods and Intermediate Goods. Change (IPC(C) is the United Nations
Choose the correct code: body for assessing the science related to
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only climate change.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPC(C) was established in 1988
by the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) and the United
correct?
Nations Environment Programme
1. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 has (UNEP).
provision for civil marriage (or
"registered marriage") for people of
India and all Indian nationals in foreign
countries, irrespective of the religion or (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
faith followed by either party.
2. Marriages solemnized under Special 165. Which of following statements is/are
Marriage Act are not governed by correct?
personal laws. 1. Conjugated linoleic acid (CL(A) is a
Choose the correct code: Transfat.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. CLA is artificially produced.
correct?
1. Tapovan Vishnugad power plant is a 166. Which of following statements is/are
520MW run-of-river project being correct?
constructed on Dhauliganga River. 1. Consuming trans fats increases High
2. Tapovan Vishnugad power plant is Density Cholesterol (HDL).
constructed by NHPC. 2. Trans fats come in both natural and
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167. Which of following statements is/are 2. Inflation is good for those who make the
correct? products than for those who buy it.
1. A genome is an organism’s complete set Which of the statements given above is/are
of genetic instructions. correct?
2. The genome includes both the genes (the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
coding regions) and the noncoding DNA, (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
as well as mitochondrial DNA and
chloroplast DNA.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Stagflation is characterised by slow
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 economic growth and high
unemployment.
168. Which of following statements is/are 2. Skewflation is price rise of a small group
correct? of commodities over a sustained period
1. Nano-optics is a part of nanotechnology of time.
that investigates the behavior of light on 3. Hyperinflation is a large and
nanometer scales. accelerating inflation that takes place
2. The term "nano-optics" usually refers to over a very short period of time.
situations involving ultraviolet, visible, Select the correct answer using the code
and near-infrared light. given below:
Choose the correct code: (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
173. Which of the following is false about
169. River Kaladan flows from quantum technology?
(a) Manipur to Myanmar (a) It explains the nature of energy and
(b) Mizoram to Myanmar matter.
(c) Nagaland to Myanmar (b) It is used for making computers much
faster than super computers.
(d) Bangladesh to Myanmar
(c) The technology can be used for
communications, chemistry,
cryptography etc.
correct?
(d) Quantum field has been commercially
1. The Kaladan River is called the
exploited completely.
Chhimtuipui River in India.
2. The Kaladan River forms the
174. Which of the following seas are connected
international border between India and
by Strait of Bab-el –Mandeb?
Myanmar.
(a) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
(c) Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea
(d) Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
171. Consider the following statements with

respect to inflation: 175. Apennines mountains range is located in –
1. Inflation is good for those who lend (a) France (b) Spain
money than for those who borrow (c) Germany (d) Italy
money.

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176. Which of the following countries does not 183. Which of the following categories of bills
border Afghanistan? require prior consent of the President before
(a) Kyrgyzstan (b) Uzbekistan their introduction?
(c) Tajikistan (d) Turkmenistan 1. Bills to re-organise states.
2. Bills affecting taxes in which the states
177. Uighur is the province in are interested.
(a) Myanmar (b) Mongolia 3. State bills imposing restrictions on
freedom of trade.
(c) China (d) Thailand
4. Bills involving expenditure from the
178. Which of the following counties does not lie
Select the correct answer from the given
in the Indo-Pacific region?
options
(a) Chile (b) Peru
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Mexico (d) Uruguay
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) All of the above

184. Rakhine state of Myanmar borders
border Kuwait?
(a) Mizoram (b) Tripura
(a) UAE (b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Nagaland (d) None of the above
(c) Iraq (d) None of the above

border Jordan? 1. The Election Commission of India is a
three-member body.
(a) Iraq (b) Turkey
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides
(c) Syria (d) Israel
the election schedule for the conduct of
both general elections and bye-elections.
181. Aqaba is the port of
3. Election Commission resolves the
(a) Israel (b) Syria disputes relating to splits/mergers of
(c) Lebanon (d) Jordan recognised political parties.
182. How is Money Bill different from a Financial correct?
Bill? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
1. A Money Bill includes all the aspects of (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 only
the budget, whereas Financial Bill is only
an Ordinary Bill.
2. A Money Bill shall be introduced only in correct?
the Lok Sabha, whereas a Financial Bill
1. The State Election Commission has been
can be introduced in either House of the
entrusted with the function of
Parliament.
conducting free, fair and impartial
3. A Money Bill cannot be rejected by the elections to the local bodies in the state.
Rajya Sabha, whereas a Financial Bill
2. Article 263K(1): It states that the
can be rejected by the Rajya Sabha.
superintendence, direction and control
Choose the correct code: of the preparation of electoral rolls for,
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only and the conduct of, all elections to the
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Panchayats shall be vested in a State
Election Commission.
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. FPO is a Farmer Producer Company
registered Indian company in the
187. Which of following statements is/are Registrar of Companies (RO(C).
correct? 2. SFAC is the pioneer in the formation of
1. Substandard assets are assets which has FPOs.
remained NPA for a period less than or Choose the correct code:
equal to 12 months. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. Doubtful assets would be classified as (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
doubtful if it has remained in the
substandard category for a period of 12 191. Consider the following statements about the
months. 8 core industries of Index of Industrial
Choose the correct code: Production (IIP)
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Their combined weight in IIP exceeds
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 50%.
2. Refinery products have the maximum
188. Which of following statements is/are weight in IIP out of the 8 core industries.
correct? Which of the above statements is/are
1. OPEC+ is a group of 24 oil-producing correct?
nations, made up of the 14 members of (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the Organization of Petroleum Exporting (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Countries (OPE(C), and 10 other non-
OPEC members.
2. The OPEC bloc is nominally led by Saudi correct?
Arabia, the group’s largest oil producer,
1. Stagflation is characterised by slow
while Russia is the biggest player among
economic growth and high
the non-OPEC countries.
unemployment.
2. Skewflation is price rise of a small group
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only of commodities over a sustained period
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of time.
3. Hyperinflation is a large and
189. Which of following statements is/are accelerating inflation that takes place
correct? over a very short period of time.
1. The Prompt Corrective Action (PC(A) Select the correct answer using the code
framework deems banks as risky if they given below:
slip below certain norms on three (a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
parameters — capital ratios, asset quality (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
and profitability.
2. PCA has four risk threshold levels (1
being the lowest and 4 the highest).
correct?
1. Integrated Child Development Services
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (ICDS) provides food, preschool
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 education, primary healthcare,
immunization, health check-up and
190. Which of following statements is/are referral services to children under 6
correct? years of age and their mothers.
2. ICDS was launched in 1995.
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194. Which of following statements is/are 199. Which of the following seas are connected
correct? by Strait of Bab-el –Mandeb?
1. For PDS, the Central Government (a) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
through FCI, has assumed the (b) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
responsibility for procurement, storage, (c) Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea
transportation and bulk allocation of
(d) Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
food grains to the State Governments.
2. Identification of eligible families, issue
200. Duqm Island is located near the coast of
of Ration Cards and supervision of the
functioning of Fair Price Shops (FPSs)
etc., rest with the State Governments. (a) Arabian Sea
Choose the correct code: (b) Mediterranean Sea
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) South China Sea
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Gulf of Munnar
195. Raidak River is the tributary of 201. Consider the following statements:
(a) River Godavari 1. Pink pages in IUCN Red List include the
critically endangered species.
(b) River Krishna
2. Green pages in IUCN Red List include
(c) River Cauvery
protected and conserved areas.
(d) River Brahmaputra
correct?
196. Ramagundam power project is situated in
(a) Telangana (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala

correct?
is a statutory body.
1. Benzene molecule is composed of six
2. It looks in issues of Convention of
carbon atoms joined in a planar ring
Biodiversity (CB(D).
with one hydrogen atom attached to
each.
correct?
2. Benzene is classed as a hydrocarbon.
203. Which of the following countries are
landlocked countries?
1. Kyrgyzstan 2. Tajikistan
correct?
3. Uzbekistan 4. Nepal
1. Adenoviruses cause fever, coughs, sore
throats, diarrhea, and pink eye.
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1 and 3
2. Infections happen in adults more often
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204. Arrange the following in order of abundance parent statute to apply the “polluter
in a typical bacterial cell. pays” principle and the principle of
1. Proteins 2. Polysaccharides sustainable development.
3. RNA 4. DNA Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 2, 1, 3, 4 (b) 1, 3, 2, 4 (a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2, 1, 4, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
205. Which of the following traditional water 209. Consider the following statements:
harvesting systems is correctly matched? 1. A special case of geosynchronous orbit is
(a) Tanka: Bihar the geostationary orbit, which is a
circular geosynchronous orbit at zero
(b) Khadin/Dhora: Jharkhand
inclination (that is, directly above the
(c) Khuls: Spiti Valley
Equator).
(d) Neeruganti: Orissa
2. A low earth orbit is the simplest and
most cost effective for a satellite
206. Land degradation neutrality fund has been placement and provides high bandwidth
created by which of the following? and low communication latency.
(a) Convention on Biodiversity Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) UN Environment Program correct?
(c) UN Framework convention on Climate (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Change (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) United Nation Convention to Combat
Desertification 210. Which of the following environmentalist
first gave the concept of Biodiversity
207. Which of the following statements is/are ‘Hotspots’?
correct about Great Indian Bustard? (a) Gaylord Nelson (b) Norman Myers
1. It is found in desert National Park (c) John Muir (d) Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill
IUCN Red list. 211. Which of the following statements is/are
Select the correct answer using the codes correct regarding the Monetary Policy
given below: Committee (MP(C)?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the
208. Consider the following statements: Governor of RBI and is reconstituted
1. The National Green Tribunal was every year.
established under the National Green 3. It functions under the chairmanship of
Tribunal Act 2010. the Union Finance Minister.
2. During the Stockholm Declaration on Select the correct answer using the code
the Human Environment, 1972, India given below :
vowed to provide judicial and (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
administrative remedies for the victims (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
of the pollutants and other
environmental damage.
212. In the context of mitigating the impending
3. The National Green Tribunal is the first global warming due to anthropogenic
body of its kind that is required by its emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the
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following can be the potential sites for get at least 50 percent of the votes
carbon sequestration? polled, to be declared elected.
1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams. 2. According to the provisions laid down in
2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs. the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha,
3. Subterranean deep saline formations the Speaker's post goes to the majority
party and the Deputy Speaker's to the
Opposition.
given below :
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
213. With reference to 'National Investment and
Infrastructure Fund', which of the following
statements is/are correct? 217. Consider the following statements:
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 1. The Election Commission of India is a
five-member body.
2. NIIF has three funds- Master Fund,
Fund of Funds and Strategic 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides
Opportunities Fund. the election schedule for the conduct of
both general elections and bye-elections.
given below: 3. Election Commission resolves the
disputes relating to splits/mergers of
recognised political parties.
correct ?
214. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination
paper can be filed by
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only
(a) anyone residing in India.
(b) a resident of the constituency from
218. In India, Judicial Review implies
which the election is to be contested.
(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce
(c) any citizen of India whose name appears
upon the constitutionality of laws and
in the electoral roll of a constituency.
executive orders.
(d) any citizen of India.
(b) the power of the Judiciary to question
the wisdom of the laws enacted by the
215. Consider the following statements : Legislatures.
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over (c) the power of the Judiciary to review all
five States only. the legislative enactments before they
2. Western Ghats are spread over five are assented to by the President.
States only. (d) the power of the Judiciary to review its
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States own judgements given earlier in similar
only. or different cases.
correct ? 219. Which of the following are not necessarily
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only the consequences of the proclamation of the
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only President's rule in a State?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative
216. Consider the following statements: Assembly.
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in
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3. Dissolution of the local bodies. (c) contradiction between fiscal and
Select the correct answer using the code monetary policy.
given below: (d) None of the above
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 224. Which of the following form a part of the
capital receipts of the central government?
220. Which one of the following is not a feature 1. Recoveries of loans and advances.
of Indian federalism? 2. GST receipts.
(a) There is an independent judiciary in 3. External grants.
India. Select the correct answer using the codes
(b) Powers have been clearly divided given below.
between the Centre and the States (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) The federating units have been given (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
unequal representation in the Rajya
Sabha.
(d) It is the result of an agreement among financing fiscal deficit?
the federating units.
3. External debt
1. Chandrayan-I is an orbiter mission
having 11 payloads, both domestic and
international.
given below:
2. Chandrayan-II is an orbiter, landing and
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
rover mission.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 226. Which of the following countries does not
border Central African Republic?
(a) Congo (b) Chad
(c) Sudan (d) Mali
222. Liquidity trap refers to
(a) shortage of liquidity in the economy.
227. Naku La lies in which of the following
(b) situation when interest rate is so low
states?
that people prefer to hold money rather
than invest it. (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Sikkim
(c) RBI’s policy to control interest rates (c) Uttarakhand (d) Himachal
through change in liquidity. Pradesh
(d) situation in business cycle when
economy is trapped due to low aggregate 228. Which of following statements is/are correct
demand. about Election Commission of India?
1. The Chief Election Commissioner and
223. Fiscal drag means the Election Commissioner are
appointed by the President of India.
(a) inability of the government to meet its
fiscal deficit. 2. Each of them holds their offices for a
period of 6 years or up to the age of 65
(b) fall in aggregate demand of the economy
years, whichever comes first.
when people move from lower to higher
tax brackets. 3. As per Article 342 of the Indian
Constitution, ECI has the supervisory
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and directional control of the complete Khan as the Muhammadan Anglo-
process of election. Oriental College in 1875.
Choose the correct code: 2. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only was renamed as AMU in 1920.
(c) 3 only (d) All the above Choose the correct code:
correct?
1. The Asiatic Society of Bengal was the 233. Which of following statements is/are
mother institution to the Indian correct?
Museum, the Zoological Survey of India, 1. The Sundarbans mangrove forest lies on
and the Geological Survey of India. the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra
2. The Asiatic Society of Bengal was and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal.
founded by James Prinsep. 2. The Sundarbans mangrove forest has
Choose the correct code: major area in India and minor in
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Bangladesh.
correct?
1. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) was 234. Which of following statements is/are
founded in 1916. correct?
2. ZSI is headquartered in Dehradun. 1. The Sundarbans mangrove forest spans
Choose the correct code: from the Hooghly River West Bengal to
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only the Baleswar River in Bangladesh.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The Indian Sundarbans were considered
endangered in a 2020 assessment under
the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems
framework.
correct?
1. START I (Strategic Arms Reduction
Treaty) was a bilateral treaty between
the United States of America and the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
(USSR). 235. Which of following statements is/are
2. START I was replaced by New START correct?
treaty which came into force in January 1. Green tax is also called as pollution tax
2011. or environmental tax and is the tax
Choose the correct code: levied on all the goods that cause
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only environmental pollution.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. According to the proposal, Green tax
funds in India are to be kept in a
separate account to help States measure
pollution and tackle it.
correct?
1. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was
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236. Which of following statements is/are (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. The World Gold Council is the market
development organisation for the gold 241. Which of the following passes connects
industry. It works across all parts of the Manali and Leh?
industry, from gold mining to
(a) Chang La (b) Aghil Pass
investment.
(c) Jelep La (d) Bara Lacha
2. According to WGC, the gold demand in
India increased substantially in 2020.
242. Diphu Pass is a mountain pass around the
area of tripoint borders of
(a) India, China and Myanmar
(b) India, China and Bhutan
(c) India, China and Nepal
237. Which of the following states is the highest
producer of ethanol in India?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Karnataka
243. Which of the following passes lies on
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Uttar Pradesh
McMahon Line?
(a) Chang La (b) Diphu Pass
238. Which of the following is not covered under
(c) Jelep La (d) Bara Lacha
Minimum Support Price?
(a) Cocoa (b) Copra
(c) Cotton (d) Jute
correct?
1. Fiat money is a government-issued
currency that is backed by a commodity
correct?
such as gold.
1. The IMF was conceived in 1944 at the
2. Fiat money gives central banks greater
United Nations Bretton Woods
control over the economy because they
Conference.
can control how much money is printed.
2. The IMF's primary mission is to ensure
the stability of the international
monetary system.
correct?
1. The MSP system was started in 1966-67
for rice.
correct?
2. The MSP is fixed once a year.
1. United Nations has five principal organs.
2. United Nations Security Council
(UNS(C) is charged with ensuring
international peace and security, (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
recommending the admission of new UN
members to the General Assembly, and 246. Which of following statements is/are
approving any changes to the UN correct?
Charter. 1. The MSP is fixed on the
Choose the correct code: recommendations of the Commission for
Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
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2. CACP is a statutory body and submits 3. Neutrinos are thought to have been
separate reports recommending prices produced just after the Big Bang that
for kharif and rabi seasons. created the Universe.
Choose the correct code: Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 3 only (d) All the above
247. Which of following statements is/are 251. Which of the following mountain ranges
correct? forms boundary between France and Spain?
1. The CACP submits its recommendations (a) Dinaric Alps (b) Pyrenees
to the government in the form of Price (c) Apennines (d) Tatra
Policy Reports.
2. Price Policy Reports cover five groups of 252. Nuwara Aliya is a hill station in
commodities namely kharif crops, rabi
(a) Myanmar (b) Bhutan
crops, sugarcane, raw jute and copra.
(c) Tibet (d) Srilanka
correct?
1. The Sahel is the eco-climatic and
248. Which of following statements is/are biogeographic realm of transition in
correct? Africa between the Sahara to the north
1. A2 costs cover all paid-out expenses, and the Sudanian savanna to the south.
both in cash and kind, incurred by 2. Sahel stretches across the south-central
farmers on seeds, fertilisers, chemicals, latitudes of Northern Africa between the
hired labour, fuel and irrigation, among Atlantic Ocean and the Red Sea.
others.
2. A2+FL covers actual paid-out costs plus
an imputed value of unpaid family
labour.
3. The CACP reckons only A2 for
recommending MSP. 254. Which of the following countries does not lie

correct?
border Caspian Sea?
1. A Money Bill may only be introduced in
(a) Iran (b) Kazakhstan
Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of
(c) Azerbaijan (d) Armenia
the President.
2. A Money Bill must be passed in Lok
250. Which of following statements is/are Sabha by not less than two-third
correct? majority of all members present and
1. Neutrinos are the most abundant voting.
subatomic particles after photons. Choose the correct code:
2. The three known types of neutrinos are (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
electrons, muon and tau.

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256. Which of following statements is/are 3. WPI in India is published by Ministry of
correct? Finance.
1. A Financial Bill may only be introduced Choose the correct code:
in Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
the President. (c) 1 only (d) All of the above
2. Financial Bill must be passed by both
Houses of Parliament, after the
President has recommended that it be
correct?
taken up for consideration in each
1. WPI keeps track of the wholesale price
House.
of goods.
2. CPI measures the average price that
households pay for a basket of different
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 goods and services.
3. RBI currently uses CPI or retail inflation
257. Consider the following statements: as a key measure of inflation to set the
1. Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) is an monetary and credit policy.
agreement establishing the terms and Choose the correct code:
conditions for private investment by (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
nationals and companies of one state in
(c) 1 only (d) All of the above
another state.
2. BITs protect investments by imposing
conditions on the regulatory behaviour
correct?
of the host state.
1. Network (Net) neutrality is the concept
that all data on the internet should be
correct?
treated equally.
2. Net neutrality also states that ISPs are
also not to create special arrangements
with services or websites, in which
258. Consider the following statements: companies providing them are given
1. FATF was established in 1989 during the improved network access or speed.
G7 Summit in Paris to develop policies Choose the correct code:
against money laundering. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. The FATF Secretariat is located in (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Brussels.
correct?
correct?
1. A Non-Banking Financial Company
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (NBFC) is a company registered under
the Companies Act, 1956 engaged in the
259. Which of following statements is/are business of loans and advances.
correct? 2. NBFC can accept demand deposits.
1. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures Choose the correct code:
the changes in the prices of goods sold (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
and traded in bulk by wholesale
businesses to other businesses.
2. WPI tracks prices at the factory gate
correct?
before the retail level.

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1. A sovereign credit rating is an (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
independent assessment of the
creditworthiness of a country or 267. Which of following statements is/are
sovereign entity. correct?
2. Standard & Poor's gives a BBB- or higher 1. The leopard population is steadily
rating to countries it considers declining in India.
investment grade, and grades of BB+ or
2. The highest concentration of the leopard
lower are deemed to be speculative or
in India is estimated to be in Karnataka.
"junk" grade.

correct?
correct?
1. The Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest
1. RuPay is an international card payment
inland Salt Lake.
service conceived and launched by the
2. The Sambhar Salt Lake lies in Rann of
National Payments Corporation of India
Kutch.
(NPCI).
2. RuPay facilitates electronic payment at
all Indian banks and financial (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
institutions. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 269. Which of following statements is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
1. The Aravalis stretches from Delhi across
the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and
Gujarat.
correct?
2. The Aravali Hills are older than the
1. Aspirational Districts are those districts
Himalayas.
in India, that are affected by poor socio-
economic indicators. Choose the correct code:
2. Improvement in Aspirational Districts (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
can lead to the overall improvement in (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
human development in India.
Choose the correct code: 270. Cherrapunji lies in
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Lushai Hills (b) Patkai Hills
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Khasi Hills (d) Naga Hills
266. Which of following statements is/are 271. UAE’s Hope Mission is for studying
correct? (a) Sun’s corona (b) Asteroids
1. WASH is an acronym that stands for (c) Exoplanets (d) Mars
"water, sanitation and hygiene".
2. WASH is the focus of the first two 272. Which of following statements is/are
targets of Sustainable Development Goal correct?
8 (SDG 8).
1. Geospatial data is used to describe data
Choose the correct code: that represents features or objects on the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Earth's surface.
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2. The most common way that spatial data 277. The seas on either side of Korean Peninsula
is processed and analyzed is using a GIS, are
or, geographic information system. (a) Yellow Sea and Sea of Japan
Choose the correct code: (b) Sea of Okhotsk and Sea of Japan
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Barents Sea and White Sea
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None of the above
273. Which of following statements is/are 278. River Jordan forms the boundary between
correct? (a) Jordan and Lebanon
1. Arjun Main Battle Tank project was (b) Jordan and Syria
initiated by DRDO in 1972.
(c) Jordan and Israel
2. Mass production began in 1996 at the
(d) Jordan and Iraq
Indian Ordnance Factory’s production
facility in Avadi, Tamil Nadu.
279. Sea of Marmara lies between
(a) Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea
(b) Black Sea and Aegean Sea
(c) Tyrrhenian Sea and Aegean Sea
correct?
1. The Archaeological Survey(ASI) of India 280. Eilat Port lies in
was founded in 1861 by James Prinsep. (a) Lebanon (b) Turkey
2. ASI is attached to the Ministry of (c) Syria (d) Israel
Culture.
Choose the correct code: 281. The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ lies in
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) West Asia (b) Central Asia
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) South-East Asia (d) Australia
275. Which of following statements is/are 282. Turkey is located between

correct? (a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea
1. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the (b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Charminar in 1591. (c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea
2. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah is the (d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea
founder of Hyderabad.
283. Which of the following straits lies between
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Iran and UAE and connects Persian Gulf
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 with Gulf of Oman?
(a) Marmara (b) Hormuz
276. 38th parallel north demarcates border (c) Aqaba (d) Bosphorus
between
(a) US and Canada 284. Bering Strait separates
(b) China and Mongolia (a) Alaska and Russia
(c) China and Russia (b) Korean Peninsula and Japan
(d) North Korea and South Korea (c) Australian Mainland and Tasmania
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1. Appropriation Bill gives power to the
government to withdraw funds from the 289. Which of following statements is/are
Consolidated Fund of India. correct?
2. Post the discussions on Budget 1. Inflation targeting is a central bank
proposals and the Voting on Demand for strategy of specifying an inflation rate as
Grants, the government introduces the a goal and adjusting monetary policy to
Appropriation Bill in the Lok Sabha. achieve that rate.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Inflation targeting primarily focuses on
correct? maintaining price stability.
1. Amicus curiae, literally translated, is 1. The Rajya Sabha is an institutional
known as friend of the court. mechanism to provide representation to
2. Amicus curiae is not party to a case, who the states. Its purpose is to protect the
volunteers to offer information on a powers of the states.
point of law or some other aspect of the 2. Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or
case to assist the court in deciding a amend money bills.
matter before it.
287. Which of following statements is/are 291. The members of the Rajya Sabha are not
correct? associated with:
1. The Finance Bill, 2017 introduced 1. Public Accounts Committee
“Electoral bonds” as interest-free bearer
2. Estimates Committee
instruments.
3. Committee on Public Undertakings
2. The scheme allows both domestic and
foreign companies to present these
bonds to political parties of their choice. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
Choose the correct code: (c) 3 only (d) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 292. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. A bond's yield refers to the expected
earnings generated and realized on a
correct?
fixed-income investment over a
1. The treatment for HIV is called
particular period of time.
antiretroviral therapy (ART).
2. High-Yield Bonds Better Investments
2. ART can't cure HIV, but HIV medicines
Than Low-Yield Bonds.
help people with HIV live longer,
healthier lives.
given below:
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(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Little Andaman and Great Nicobar
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) North Andaman and Middle Andaman
(c) Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
293. Which of following statements is/are (d) South Andaman and Little Andaman
correct?
1. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool 298. Port Blair is situated in
designed to comprehensively measure (a) North Andaman (b) Middle
and track hunger at global, regional, and Andaman
national levels.
(c) South Andaman (d) Little Andaman
2. GHI scores are calculated every alternate
year to assess progress and setbacks in
299. Ten Degree Channel separates
combating hunger.
(a) Little Andaman and Great Nicobar
(b) North Andaman and Middle Andaman
(c) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
(d) South Andaman and Little Andaman

correct?
1. The Great Indian bustard inhabits dry
grasslands and scrublands on the Indian 1. Helium is the second most abundant
subcontinent. element on Earth.
2. Largest populations of Great Indian 2. Helium is rather rare in the Universe.
bustard are found in the state of Gujarat. Choose the correct code:
Choose the correct code: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
301. Which of the following countries is not a
295. Which of following statements is/are member of SCO?
correct? (a) Kazakhstan (b) Uzbekistan
1. Environmental Performance Index (EPI) (c) Azerbaijan (d) Kyrgyzstan
ranks 180 countries on environmental
health and ecosystem vitality. 302. Neom is a newly planned city-state in which
2. The EPI was preceded by the of the following countries?
Environmental Sustainability Index (a) UAE (b) Qatar
(ESI). (c) Oman (d) Saudi Arabia
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 303. Which of the following countries share land
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 border with Qatar?
(a) Saudi Arabia (b) UAE
296. Which of the following National Parks are (c) Oman (d) Bahrain
located at the junction of the Aravali and
Vindhya hill ranges?
(a) Ranthambore (b) Sariska
1. Ordinances are laws that are
(c) Dudhwa (d) Panna promulgated by the President of India
on the recommendation of the Union
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Cabinet, which will have the same effect Which of the above statement/s is/are
as an Act of Parliament. correct?
2. Ordinances can only be issued when (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Parliament is not in session. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The tropics lies between the latitude
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 lines of the Tropic of Cancer and the
Tropic of Capricorn.
305. Consider the following statements: 2. The tropics does not include parts of
1. NBFC can accept demand deposits. North America.
2. NBFCs form part of the payment and Which of the above statement/s is/are
settlement system. correct?
Which of the above statement/s is/are (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. The Paris Agreement’s aims to keep
306. Consider the following statements: global temperature rise this century well
1. Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) are below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-
only partly regulated by the RBI. industrial levels.
2. In a UCB borrowers can double up as 2. The Paris Agreement requires all Parties
shareholders. to put forward their best efforts through
“nationally determined contributions”
(NDCs).
correct?
correct?
1. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an
311. Chemayungdung Glacier is the source of
indicator of business activity -- both in
which of the following rivers?
the manufacturing and services sectors.
(a) Irrawady (b) Brahmaputra
2. PMI is calculated compositely for the
manufacturing and services sectors. (c) Indus (d) Sutlej
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Dhebar Commission created Primitive
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Tribal Groups (PTGs) renamed as
PVTGs in 2006.
2. There are 75 listed PVTGs in India.
3. Odisha has highest number of PVTGs.
1. The Eastern Ghats are a continuous
range of mountains along India's eastern Which of the statements given above is/are
coast. correct?
2. The Eastern Ghats run from the (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
northern Odisha to Tamil Nadu. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above

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313. Which of the following states does not 318. Which of the following statements is/are
border Nagaland? correct about the National Mission for
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Manipur Sustainable Agriculture (NMS(A)?
(c) Mizoram (d) Assam 1. NMSA aims at promoting sustainable
agriculture through climate change
adaptation measures.
314. The National Human Rights Commission is
a: 2. The major thrust is enhancing
agriculture productivity, especially in the
(a) Constitutional body.
rainfed areas, focusing on integrated
(b) Extra-Constitutional body
farming, soil health management and
(c) Statutory body synergizing resource conservation.
(d) The result of Cabinet’s resolution. Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
315. Consider the following statements:- (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Rapid test looks to find the virus in nasal (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
or throat swabs of the patient.
2. RT-PCR (Reverse transcription 319. What would happen to the “money
polymerase chain reaction) test is a multiplier” in an economy, if the cash
serological test. reserve ratio (CRR) is reduced?
Choose the correct statement/s from the (a) The money multiplier would increase.
code given below:
(b) The money multiplier would decrease.
(c) The money multiplier would remain
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 constant.
(d) There is no relationship between the
316. Consider the following statements related to money multiplier and the cash reserve
genome sequencing: ratio (CRR).
1. The “deciphering” or reading of the
genome is known as genome sequencing. 320. The term ‘Distributed Ledger’ is used in the
2. Most of the DNA is in the nucleus and context of which of the following
intricately coiled into a structure called technologies?
the chromosome. (a) Artificial Intelligence
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Blockchain Technology
correct?
(c) Cyber Physical System
(d) Internet of Things
321. Which of the following statements correctly

317. Which of the following best explains ‘twin defines the term “Recession”?
deficits’ in the economy?
(a) It is defined as the situation in the
(a) Fiscal Deficit and Current Account economy, which is marred by a negative
Deficit growth rate of GDP for two or more
(b) Fiscal Deficit and Revenue Deficit successive quarters.
(c) Fiscal Deficit and Capital Account (b) It is defined as the situation in the
Deficit economy, which is marred by a negative
(d) Fiscal Deficit and Budgetary Deficit growth rate of GDP for four or more
successive quarters.
(c) It is defined as the situation in the
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growth rate of GDP for six or more (c) Belarus (d) Poland
(d) It is defined as the situation in the 327. Which of the following countries does not
economy, which is marred by a negative share land border with Paraguay?
growth rate of GDP for ten or more (a) Bolivia (b) Argentina
(c) Brazil (d) Uruguay
322. Which of the following rates are determined

328. Dominican Republic shares land border
by the Reserve Bank of India?
with
(1) Primary Lending Rate (PLR)
(a) Cuba (b) Haiti
(2) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
(c) Bermuda (d) Puerto Rico
(3) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
(4) Bank Rate
1. Capital Adequacy Ratio(CAR) is the ratio
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 of a bank’s capital in relation to its risk
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) All of the above weighed assets and current liabilities.
2. Tier I capital comprise of the core
323. Which of the following ecosystems is resources of a Bank.
considered to be most biologically diverse of 3. Tier II capital comprises of the
all ecosystems? undisclosed resources.
(a) Wetlands (b) Estuaries Which of the above statements is/are
(c) Rain forests (d) Shallow sea correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
324. Consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
is a statutory body. 330. Consider the following statements:
2. It looks in issues of Convention of 1. A credit rating is an assessment of the
Biodiversity (CB(D). creditworthiness of a borrower.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Individuals, corporations and
correct? governments are assigned credit ratings
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only — whosoever wants to borrow money.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Individuals are given ‘credit ratings’,
while corporations and governments
325. Kyrgyzstan shares borders with which of the receive ‘credit scores’.
following? Which of the above statements is/are
1. China correct?
2. Caspian Sea (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
3. Turkmenistan (c) 1 only (d) All of the above
given below: 331. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only 1. Inner Line Permit is a document that
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 allows an Indian citizen to visit or stay in
a state that is protected under the ILP
system.
326. Which of the following countries share land
2. Recently, Manipur came under the ILP
border with Estonia?
protection.
(a) Latvia (b) Lithuania
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Which of the above statement/s is/are 336. The Zonal Councils have been established
correct? under:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Article 263 of the Indian Constitution
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
(c) Zonal Councils Act, 1956
332. Consider the following statements: (d) Inter-State River Water Disputes Act,
1. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 1956
(CCE(A) has a mandate to review
economic trends on a continuous basis. 337. The idea of protection of monuments, places
2. CCEA lays down priorities for public and objects of national importance is
sector investment. enshrined in its
Which of the above statement/s is/are (a) Preamble
correct? (b) Fundamental Rights
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Fundamental Duties
333. Consider the following statements: 338. Which of the following states does not
1. The Eastern Ghats are a continuous border Manipur?
range of mountains along India's eastern (a) Mizoram (b) Assam
coast. (c) Nagaland (d) Tripura
2. The Eastern Ghats run from the
northern Odisha to Tamil Nadu.
339. The Sixth Schedule of the Indian
Which of the above statement/s is/are Constitution deals with the administration
correct? and control of Scheduled Areas and
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Scheduled Tribes in the following four
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 states?
(a) Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and
334. Consider the following statements: Nagaland
1. Agreement on Agriculture (Ao(A) is a (b) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and
treaty under the World Trade Mizoram
Organization that was negotiated during (c) Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh
the Doha Round negotiations. and Nagaland
2. The agreement is centered around the (d) Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and
need to eliminate ‘trade distorting’ Nagaland
agricultural subsidies.
Which of the above statements is/are 340. The CAG of India can be removed from the
correct? office only in like manner and on like
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only grounds as:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Chairman of the UPSC
335. Inflation in the economy results in (b) Supreme Court Judge
(a) benefitting to the debtors. (c) Attorney General of India
(b) rise in consumption. (d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) benefitting to savers.
(d) appreciation of exchange rate. 341. Which of the following is most likely the
result of decreasing levels of ozone in the
stratosphere?

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(a) A decrease in the levels of smog in major 345. Which of the following are not in- situ
cities conservation?
(b) A decrease in the rate of global warming 1. Zoological Park 2. Sanctuaries
(c) An increase in the occurrence of skin 3. Botanical garden 4. National Park
cancer in humans Select the correct answer using the codes
(d) An increase in photosynthetic activity of given below:
phytoplankton. (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
342. How does the NGT helps in protecting
Environment and Ecology? 346. Who among the following persons wrote the
1. Disposing off cases relating to book ‘India Divided’?
environment protection (a) Mahatma Gandhi
2. Enforcing legal rights relating to (b) Dr Rajendra Prasad
environment
(c) S.C. Bose
3. Providing relief and compensation for
(d) Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
damages to persons a property on
environment related issues.
347. Which of the following events influenced the
union of moderates and extremists in 1916?
given below
(a) Swadeshi Movement
(b) Home Rule League Movement
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Morley Minto Reform 1909
(d) Outbreak of First World War
1. The Narmada valley marks the northern
limit of Western Ghats. 348. Consider the following statements regarding
All India Trade Union Congress:
2. Palani hills, Anaimalai hills and
Cardamom hills converge at Doda Betta. 1. It was established in 1920 by M G
Ranade.
3. Mahendra Giri is highest peak in Eastern
Ghats. 2. Its first session was presided over by Lala
Lajpat Rai.
Which among the following are correct?
correct?
1. In predation, one organism kills other
and benefits itself
1. The group of countries presently referred
2. In parasitism, one species inhibits the
as Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, and
other and benefits itself.
Lithuania.
3. In amensalism, one species harms the
2. The countries that have shorelines along
other and benefits itself.
the Baltic Sea: Denmark, Estonia, Latvia,
Which of the statement/s given above is/are
Finland, Germany, Lithuania, Poland,
correct?
Russia, and Sweden.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
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350. Which of the following is not a member of 2. The Tibetan Plateau is often referred to
‘Gulf Cooperation Council’? as "the Roof of the World".
(a) Iran (b) Saudi Arabia Choose the correct code:
(c) Oman (d) Qatar (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. IAEA is an autonomous institution correct?
established independently of the United 1. UNHRC Membership is based on
Nations. equitable geographical distribution and
2. IAEA reports to both the United Nations is made of 47 member states.
General Assembly and Security Council. 2. Members of the Council serve for a
Choose the correct code: period of five years and are not eligible
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only for immediate re-election after serving
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 two consecutive terms.
1. BRICS is the group composed by the five
major emerging countries - Brazil, 357. Consider the following statements:
Russia, India, China and South Africa. 1. The Cold War was waged on political,
2. The acronym BRIC was coined by economic, and propaganda fronts
Barclays in 2001. between the United States and the Soviet
Choose the correct code: Union and their respective allies.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. The term ‘Cold War’ was first used by
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 the English writer George Orwell in an
article published in 1945.
correct?
correct?
1. Mauritius lies west of Namibia.
2. The islands of Mauritius are part of the
Mascarene Islands.
Choose the correct code: 358. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The FATF reviews money laundering
and terrorist financing techniques.
2. The FATF’s main policies center around
their Forty Recommendations on Money
354. Gobi Desert lies in
Laundering (1990) and the Nine Special
(a) China and Kazakhstan Recommendations on Terrorism
(b) China and Kyrgyzstan Funding in 2001.
(c) China and North Korea Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) China and Mongolia correct?
correct?
1. Tibetan Plateau is the world's highest
and largest plateau.
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359. Which of the following countries does not 2. Department of Animal husbandry is a
border Syria? branch of Ministry of Agriculture.
(a) Turkey (b) Iran Choose the correct code:
(c) Iraq (d) Lebanon (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
360. Latakia port lies in which of the following
countries? 365. Which of following statements is/are
(a) Greece (b) Jordan correct?
(c) Syria (d) Lebanon 1. Anti-dumping duty is a tariff imposed on
imports manufactured in foreign
361. Which of following statements is/are countries that are priced below the fair
correct? market value of similar goods in the
domestic market.
1. In economic terms, Human capital is an
intangible asset or quality not listed on a 2. Anti-dumping duty is imposed to protect
company's balance sheet. local businesses and markets from
unfair competition by foreign imports.
2. Human capital can be classified as the
economic value of a worker's experience Choose the correct code:
and skills. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 366. Which of following statements is/are
correct?
362. Which of following statements is/are 1. Fiscal policy refers to the use of
correct? government spending and tax policies to
influence economic conditions.
1. Eleventh Schedule lays down the process
by which legislators may be disqualified 2. Fiscal policy is largely based on ideas
on grounds of defection. from John Nash.
2. A legislator is deemed to have defected if Choose the correct code:
he either voluntarily gives up the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
membership of his party or disobeys the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
directives of the party leadership on a
vote. 367. Which of following statements is/are
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. An Asset Reconstruction Company
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (AR(C) is a special type of financial
institution that buys the debtors of the
363. River Gundar lies in which of the following bank at a mutually agreed value and
states? attempts to recover the debts or
associated securities by itself.
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Telangana
2. ARC is regulated under Companies Act,
(c) Kerala (d) Odisha
2013.
correct?
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368. Which of following statements is/are 373. Which of following statements is/are
correct? correct?
1. Recession is when the GDP growth rate 1. Indian National Center for Ocean
is negative for two consecutive quarters Information Services (INCOIS) is an
or more. autonomous organization of the
2. In Recession, there is drop in the Government of India, under the Ministry
following five economic indicators: real of Earth Sciences.
gross domestic product, income, 2. INCOIS provides ocean data,
employment, manufacturing, and retail information and advisory services to
sales. society, industry, the government and
Choose the correct code: the scientific community through
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only sustained ocean observations.
correct?
1. TRIPS covers most forms of intellectual 374. Which of following statements is/are
property including copyright, patents, correct?
geographical indications, trademarks, 1. A nanosheet is a two-dimensional
industrial designs, trade secrets, and nanostructure with thickness in a scale
exclusionary rights over new plant ranging from 1 to 100 nm.
varieties. 2. A typical example of a nanosheet is
2. TRIPS came into force on 1 January graphene, the thinnest two-dimensional
1995. material in the world.
Choose the correct code: Choose the correct code:
370. Maguri-Motapung wetland lies in 375. Battle of Talikota led to the downfall of
(a) Assam (b) Meghalaya (a) Chalukyas (b) Rashtakutas
(c) Mizoram (d) Manipur (c) Eastern Ganga (d) Vijaynagar
371. Which of the following countries borders 376. Paracel Islands lie in
Gulf of Guinea? (a) East China Sea (b) Sea of Japan
(a) Namibia (b) Algeria (c) South China Sea (d) Sea of Okhotsk
(c) Mozambique (d) Ghana
377. Island of Hainan belongs to
372. Which of following statements is/are (a) South Korea (b) Japan
correct? (c) Indonesia (d) China
1. SAFAR-India function under the
MoEFCC.
378. Celebes Sea lies between
2. SAFAR was developed by Indian
(a) Philippines and Indonesia
Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.
(b) Indonesia and Malaysia
(c) Philippines and China
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379. Nine-dash line is associated with (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) Indo-Pacific (b) South China Sea (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Diego Garcia (d) South Atlantic
380. Da Nang Port lies in correct?
(a) Vietnam (b) China 1. PESA is a central legislation that extends
(c) Indonesia (d) Malaysia the Provisions of the Panchayats, as
given in Part IX of the Constitution to
the Fifth Schedule Areas.
381. Which of the following is a landlocked
2. The States with Fifth Schedule Areas
country?
that are covered under PESA are Assam,
(a) Cambodia (b) Laos
Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
(c) Jordan (d) Syria
382. Anchorage is a port in
(a) Portugal (b) East Russia
(c) Mediterranean (d) Alaska
correct?
383. Which of the following is the largest state in 1. NCLAT is the Appellate Tribunal for
the USA? hearing appeals against the orders of
(a) California (b) Texas National Company Law Tribunal.
(c) Montana (d) Alaska 2. NCLAT is also the appellate tribunal for
appeals against Insolvency and
384. River Teesta flows through the state of Bankruptcy Board.
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Sikkim Choose the correct code:
(c) Assam (d) Manipur (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. IAEA is widely known as the world’s 389. Which of following statements is/are
“Atoms for Peace and Development”. correct?
2. IAEA is an independent organisation 1. The 8th Schedule of the Indian
outside the United Nations family. Constitution deals with the division of
Which of the statements given above is/are powers between the Union government
correct? and State governments.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. Public Order and Public Health come in
Concurrent List.
1. Peacekeeping by the United Nations is a
role held by the Department of Peace 390. Consider the following statements:
Operations. 1. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is when
2. Peacekeeping is distinguished from a company takes controlling ownership
peacebuilding, peacemaking, and peace in a business entity in another country.
enforcement. 2. Foreign Direct Investments are
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have skilled workforce and growth (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
prospect.
Which of the statements given above is/are 395. Panjnad and Gomal rivers are tributaries of
correct? (a) River Yamuna (b) River Indus
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) River Narmada (d) River Godavari
391. Tigray region lies in correct?
(a) Kenya (b) Eritrea 1. Red algae are the newest group of
(c) Ethiopia (d) Egypt eukaryotic algae.
2. Red algae contain chlorophyll and can
392. Which of the following statements is/are prepare their own food.
correct? Choose the correct code:
1. Unfair trade practices can be defined as (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
any business practice or act that is (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
deceptive, fraudulent, or causes injury to
a consumer.
2. A simple definition of unfair advertising correct?
is false advertising that misrepresents a
1. The Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first
product, service, or price.
project under the National Perspective
Select the correct answer using the code Plan for interlinking of rivers.
given below:
2. Ken and Betwa are tributaries of River
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Ganga.
correct?
1. An unlisted company announces initial
public offering (IPO) when it decides to
correct?
raise funds through sale of securities or
1. The SC collegium is headed by the CJI
shares.
and comprises four other senior most
2. IPO is the selling of securities to the
judges of the court.
public in the secondary market.
2. Judges of the higher judiciary are
appointed only through the collegium
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only system and the government does not
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 have any role in the appointment.
1. The expression ‘Public Interest
Litigation’ has been borrowed from
399. UAE shares land borders with
French jurisprudence.
(a) Saudi Arabia and Oman
2. The concept of PILs stems from the
(b) Saudi Arabia and Qatar
power of judicial review.
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1. UAE is the federation of six emirates.
2. Rulers of the emirates serves as
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SECTION – C
GENERAL STUDIES
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
GENERAL STUDIES – FULL LENGTH TESTS
1. Which of the following were the main Which of the above statements are correct?
objectives of the Theosophical Society? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
1. To form a universal brotherhood of man. (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4
2. To spread Christianity in the world
3. To promote the study of ancient 4. Which of the following books were written
religions and philosophies. by Prince Dara Shikoh?
4. To make a systematic investigation into 1. Sirr-i-Akbar
the mystic potencies of life and matter, 2. Safinat-ul-Auliya
known as Occultism.
3. Majma-ul-Bahrain
4. Ain-i-Akbari
below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4
2. Which of the following statement/s is/are

correct regarding the Cabinet Mission Plan
1946? 1. The most famous Bijapuri buildings of
Medieval India are the Ibrahim Rauza
1. The plan rejected the demand for
and the Gol Gumbaz. The former was a
separate Pakistan.
mausoleum for Ibrahim Adil Shah and
2. The residuary power was vested in the
shows the style at its best.
hands of provinces.
2. Char Minar was constructed by
3. Union of India government was to deal
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.
with three subjects: Foreign Affairs,
Defense and Communication.
correct?
4. The provinces were free to form Groups
and each group could determine the
provincial subjects to be taken in (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
common.
Choose the correct code: 6. Consider the following statements in the
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 context of Indian history:
(c) 1,2 and 4 (d) All of the above 1. Some sites of Neolithic age were urban
in their character.
2. The agriculture started in the Neolithic
age.
Mahayan Buddhism:
3. Pottery started for the first time in the
1. Deviated from the original teachings of
Neolithic age
the Buddha.
4. All Neolithic sites in India gradually
2. Sought individual salvation through self-
developed into Chalcolithic sites.
discipline and meditation.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
3. Believed in the heavenliness of the
Buddhas and bodhisattvas and (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
worshipped their images. (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4
4. Developed two chief philosophical
systems, the Madhyamika and the 7. Consider the following statements:
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1. Megasthenes mentions that the palace of 10. Who was the President of the Congress
Chandragupta Maurya, though very during the Surat split between the
large and luxurious, was built of carved Moderates and the Extremists?
and gilded wood. (a) Pherozeshah Metha
2. The Mauryan monolithic columns prove (b) Rashbehari Gosh
that the craftsmen of those days had a (c) M.M. Malviya
thorough mastery of working in stone,
(d) Gopal Krishan Gokhle
and if the great cities of Mauryan times
were mainly built of wood, so it indicates
that comparative scarceness of stone and 11. Consider the following statements:
the abundance of timber in the Gangetic 1. Allara Kalama and UdrakRamputra were
Plain. the teachers of Buddha.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Dhramchakkapavattana refers to the
correct? first sermon by Buddha.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. Uppali and Ananda were the disciples of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Buddha.
4. First Buddhist council was held at
Patliputra just after the death of Lord
8. Mahalwari system was introduced in which
Buddha.
of the following provinces?
1. Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and districts of
Banaras. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Bombay and Madras. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above
correct? 12. Which of the following statements about the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Mauryan age is not correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Crown land was called Sita.
(b) Shudras were involved in agriculture for
the first time during this period.
(c) There were provisions for irrigation by
1. Winston Churchill objected to the
the state.
British government’s negotiation with
Mahatma Gandhi in Round Table (d) The weights and measures were
Conference and called Gandhi as regulated by the guilds of the traders
“seditious fakir”. and merchants.
2. Baghat Singh and (B)K Dutt, threw a
bomb in the Central Legislative 13. Consider the following statements:
Assembly to avenge the death of Lala 1. The famous Sanchi Stupa was
Lajpat Rai. constructed during the Sunga period.
3. Khilafat Movement was supported by 2. The great Mauryan emperor Ashoka
both Hindus and Muslims. constructed the gateway railing which
4. Dada Bhai Naroji worked in England to surrounds this Stupa.
mobilize public opinion in favour of the Which of the above statement/s is/are
Indian National Movement. correct?
Which of the statements given above are (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above 14. Consider the following statements about
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1. He patronized Jaina saint. (a) Citric acid
2. He reversed the earlier policy towards (b) Stearic acid
the South Indian states and annexed (c) Calcium biphosphate
them. (d) Sodium citrate
3. In collection of land revenue, he
replaced measurement of land by
19. Where in the human body is the albumin,
estimation.
one of the major components of blood
Which of the above statements are true? serum, produced?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (a) Pancreas (b) Liver
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above (c) Spleen (d) Pituitary gland
15. Which of the following Mauryan kings is 20. The cosmic microwave background (CMB)
also mentioned in the different sources with radiation is the direct evidence of which of
the names like Madrasar, Simhasena and the following?
Amitrochates?
(a) Existence of ‘god particle’
(a) Ashoka (b) Chandragupta
(b) Expansion of the universe
(c) Bindusara (d) Dasaratha
(c) Presence of gravitational waves
(d) Theory of relativity
1. Genetic engineering alters the genetic
21. Consider the following statements with
makeup of an organism using techniques
respect to 3- parent baby?
that remove heritable material.
1. This technology will protect children
2. If genetic material from another species
from all genetic diseases.
is added to the host, the resulting
2. It involves gene editing of nuclear DNA
organism is called transgenic.
biological mother.
3. If genetic material from the same species
or a species that can naturally breed with
correct?
the host is used, the resulting organism
is called cisgenic. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 22. Consider the following statements about the
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above Project NETRA:
1. It is an early warning system in the
space to detect debris and other hazards
17. Arrange the following in order of abundance
to Indian satellites.
in a typical bacterial cell.
2. The project will involve launch of a
1. Proteins 2. Polysaccharides
satellite by ISRO to track space debris.
3. RNA 4. DNA
3. It will track and protect all satellites.
(a) 2, 1, 3, 4 (b) 1, 3, 2, 4
correct?
(c) 2, 1, 4, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
18. Blood coagulates outside human body in five
to ten minutes. Which one of the following
23. Given below are the names of five
substances is used to stop coagulation and
autonomous institutes under the
preserve the blood for transfusion?
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Science and Technology) in India Match (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
them with the places where they are located (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
and select the correct code:
List I (Institute) List II 26. There is no Doppler effect for sound when
(Location) (a) The source of sound recedes from the
(A) National Institute 1. Hyderabad observer.
of Immunology (b) The source of sound approaches the
(B) National Centre 2. New Delhi observer.
for Cell Sciences (c) The source of sound moves at right
(C) Centre for DNA 3. Manesar angles to the line joining the source and
Finger Printing the observer.
and Diagnostics (d) The source produces a sound of very
high frequency.
(D) National Brains 4. Pune
Research Institute
27. Hydraulic brakes in automobiles work on
(a) Bernoulli’s principle
(a) A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4
(b) Posieuille’s principle
(b) A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
(c) Pascal’s principle
(c) A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4
(d) Archimede’s principle
(d) A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1
28. Claytronics is related to which of the

24. With reference to a Comet, identify the
following?
incorrect statement:
(a) Quantum computing
1. A comet is a small solar system body
made of ice. (b) Programmable matter
2. Comet nuclei range from a few hundred (c) Soil testing
meters to tens of kilometers across. (d) Robot to scoop matter from celestial
3. Short period comet originates in the body
Oort Cloud while longer range originate
in the Kuiper belt. 29. Pernicious anaemia in humans is caused by
4. Comets have presence of an extended, the deficiency of
gravitationally unbound atmosphere (a) Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
surrounding their central nucleus. (b) Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12.
Choose the correct code: (c) Thiamine (Vitamin B1.
(a) 4 only (b) 2 only (d) Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
30. The term ‘Distributed Ledger’ is used in the
25. Consider the following statements: context of which of the following
1. In theory, Induced Pluripotent Stem technologies?
Cells can be used to treat blood disease (a) Artificial Intelligence
like thalassaemia, sickle-cell anaemia (b) Blockchain Technology
and haemophilia (c) Cyber Physical System
2. National Stem Cell Registry is being (d) Internet of Things
planned to be created under Ministry of
Science & Technology.
correct?

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31. In the process of dialysis, used on patients Choose the correct statements:
with affected kidneys, the phenomenon (a) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2
involved is (c) 1 and 3 (d) All of the above
(a) Diffusion (b) Absorption
(c) Osmosis (d) Electrophoresis 35. Consider the following statements related to
Shares with Differential voting rights
32. Consider the following statements: (DVRs):
1. A special case of geosynchronous orbit is 1. The Shares with differential voting rights
the geostationary orbit, which is a may either have enhanced or reduced
circular geosynchronous orbit at zero voting rights.
inclination (that is, directly above the 2. Presently, there is no restriction on the
Equator). Indian Companies for the issuance of
2. A low earth orbit is the simplest and shares with differential voting rights.
most cost effective for a satellite Which of the statements given above is/are
placement and provides high bandwidth correct?
and low communication latency. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 defines the term “Recession”?
(a) It is defined as the situation in the
33. Haemophilia is extremely rare in women economy, which is marred by a negative
because: growth rate of GDP for two or more
(a) The female sex hormone, estrogen successive quarters.
protects them. (b) It is defined as the situation in the
(b) The female pituitary hormone FSH economy, which is marred by a negative
provides them protection. growth rate of GDP for four or more
(c) They have no ‘Y’ chromosome that bears successive quarters.
the gene for haemophilia (c) It is defined as the situation in the
(d) The gene for haemophilia is expressed in economy, which is marred by a negative
women only when such genes are paired, growth rate of GDP for six or more
which is extremely rare. successive quarters.
(d) It is defined as the situation in the
34. Consider the following statements about economy, which is marred by a negative
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture growth rate of GDP for ten or more
and Rural Development): successive quarters.
1. NABARD is the apex institution in the
country which looks after the 37. Which among the following factors may
development of the cottage industry, possibly lead to depreciation in the value of
small industry and village industry, and Rupee?
other rural industries. 1. Increase in Exports
2. NABARD refinances the financial 2. Outflow of FPIs
institutions which finance the rural 3. Decrease in remittances
sector. Select the correct answer using the code
3. It regulates the cooperative banks, given below:
Regional Rural Banks and Self Help (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
Groups
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38. Consider the following statements related to (b) UNCTAD
Price Stabilization Fund: (c) World Bank
1. Presently, it is used only for the market (d) International Institute for Management
intervention of Pulses and does not and Development (IMD)
include vegetables.
2. This scheme is implemented by the 42. With reference to Equalisation levy,
Ministry of Consumer Affairs. consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is tax which is applicable on both
correct? Business to Business (B2B) and Business
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only to Customer (B2C) transactions in the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 digital economy.
2. The tax would be applicable only when
39. Which among the following kinds of the payment is made to non-resident
assistance is/are extended by the service provider.
Development Banks? Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Extend Long term loans to Companies. correct?
2. Buying the Shares of the companies to (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
inject capital (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Extend managerial assistance for the
execution of projects. 43. Consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the code 1. The National Green Tribunal was
given below: established under the National Green
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only Tribunal Act 2010.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. During the Stockholm Declaration on
the Human Environment, 1972, India
40. Consider the following statements related to vowed to provide judicial and
Small Finance Banks (SFBs): administrative remedies for the victims
of the pollutants and other
1. The Small Finance Banks can accept
environmental damage.
deposits and lend loans only up to Rs. 1
lakh. 3. The National Green Tribunal is the first
body of its kind that is required by its
2. They are required to extend 75% of their
parent statute to apply the “polluter
loans towards the priority sectors.
pays” principle and the principle of
3. They are subjected to all prudential
sustainable development.
norms and regulations of RBI as
applicable to existing commercial banks
correct?
such as maintenance of Cash Reserve
Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity (a) 1 only (b) 3 only
Ratio (SLR) (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? 44. Which of the following statements is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only correct about Great Indian Bustard?
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is found in desert National Park
41. Which among the following international IUCN Red list.
agencies publishes the "World Digital Select the correct answer using the codes
Competitiveness" report? given below:
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Manipur
(c) Mizoram (d) Tripura
correct about Nilgiri Tahr ? 49. Land degradation neutrality fund has been
1. It is the State animal of Tamil Nadu created by which of the following?
2. Periyar National Park in Kerala has the (a) Convention on Biodiversity
highest population of this animal. (b) UN Environment Program
Select the correct answer using the codes (c) UN Framework convention on Climate
given below: Change
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (d) United Nation Convention to Combat
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Desertification
46. India is a party to the Ramsar Convention 50. Which among the following has the
and has declared many areas as Ramsar maximum number of national parks?
sites. Which of the following statements best (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
describes as how we should maintain these (b) Arunachal Pradesh
sites in the context of this convention?
(c) Assam
(a) Keep all sites completely inaccessible to
(d) Meghalaya
man so that they will not be exploited.
(b) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem
51. Which of the following statements highlight
approach and permit tourism and
the importance of Mangroves forests?
recreation only.
1. They protect land from coastal erosion.
(c) Conserve all sites through ecosystem
approach for a period without any 2. They act as nature's shield against
exploitation, with specific criteria and cyclones, ecological disasters.
specific period for each site, and then Select the correct answer using the codes
allow sustainable use of them by future given below:
generations. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
approach and allow their simultaneous
sustainable use. 52. Which of the following traditional water
harvesting systems is correctly matched?
47. Which of the following are initiatives of (a) Tanka: Bihar
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)? (b) Khadin/Dhora: Jharkhand
(c) Khuls: Spiti Valley
1. Ujala Scheme
(d) Neeruganti: Orissa
2. Buildings Energy Efficient Program
(BEEP)
53. Calcium in the bones gets replaced by an
3. Super-efficient Air Conditioning element which is liberated during a nuclear
Program
explosion. That element is:-
(a) Magnesium (b) Barium
given below:
(c) Strontium (d) Radium
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
1. El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is
48. Dampa Tiger reserve is located in which of
an irregularly periodical climate change
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caused by the variations in the sea
surface temperatures over the tropical 58. Consider the following statements w.r.t.
eastern Pacific Ocean. The warming Bird life International:
phase is known as the El Nino and the 1.It is the world’s largest nature
cooling phase as La Nina. conservation Partnership.
2. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is 2. It identifies the sites referred to as
defined by the difference in the sea ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
surface temperature between the two
3. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is its
equatorial areas of the Indian Ocean – a
partner organisation.
western pole near the Arabian Sea and
an eastern pole closer to the Bay of
correct?
Bengal.
3. The Indian monsoon is invariably
influenced by the IOD but the IOD does (c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above
not affect the climate of Australia.
Which of the statements given above is/are 59. Consider the following statements:
correct? 1. The Dharwar system is very well
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 developed in the Dharwar-Bellary-
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 Mysore belt of Karnatak(a) It also occurs
in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh and Oriss(a)
55. The equator does not pass through which of
2. In the extra-peninsular region, the
the following countries?
Dharwar system is well represented in
(a) Maldives (b) Indonesia
the Himalayas, both in the central and
(c) Malaysia (d) Somalia northern zones, as well as in the
Meghalaya plateau.
56. Consider the following statements: 3. The Dharwars are economically the most
1. Myristica trees grows in saline water important rocks because they possess
swamp forests. valuable minerals like high grade iron-
2. Myristica trees are abundant in parts of ore, manganese, copper, lead, gold et(c)
Maharashtra and Karnataka. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
57. Consider the following statements: 1. The Vindhyan system comprises ancient
1. Critically endangered is the highest risk sedimentary rocks superimposed on the
category assigned by the IUCN Archaen base.
(International Union for Conservation of 2. The lower Vindhyan is marine in origin,
Nature) Red List to wild species. mostly calcareous in nature and shows
2. Malabar Civet, Ganges Shark, Andaman tectonic deformation by folding
white-toothed shrew are critically movements.
endangered animals of India. 3. The Upper Vindhyan beds enclose two
Which of the statements given above is/are diamond bearing horizons, from which
correct? Panna and Golcunda diamonds have
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4. The Vindhyan system, on the whole, is 65. South Sudan touches which of the following
full of metalliferous minerals. set of countries?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Sudan, Central African Republic,
correct? Uganda and Chad.
(a) 1 only (b) 3 and 4 (b) Sudan, Ethopia, Kenya, Uganda, Central
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 4 African Republic and Zaire.
(c) Sudan, Ethopia, Kenya, Uganda,
61. Consider the following statements: Tanzania and Central African Republic.
1. Fire corals are invasive species of coral (d) Ethopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and
which have the capacity to dominate. Zaire.
2. Snowflake coral is one of the rarest and
most endangered species of corals. 66. Consider the following statements w.r.t.
Which of the statements given above is/are State of Forest Report 2019:
correct? 1. Forest cover as percentage of total
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only geographical area is highest in
Meghalaya.
2. Mangrove cover has been separately
reported in the report.
3. Top three states showing mangrove
1. Ecotone is a transition area between two
cover increase are Gujarat followed by
biospheres.
Maharashtra and Odisha.
2. Sere is an intermediate stage found in
ecological succession in an ecosystem.
correct?
correct?
1. Net Present Value (NPV) of the diverted
63. Which of the following lakes lies on the
forest is calculated for a period of 60
equator?
years.
(a) Lake Victoria (b) Lake Malawi
2. People’s Forests Report was released by
(c) Lake Nasser (d) None of these Forest Advisory Committee.
64. Consider the following statements w.r.t. correct?
Reefs: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Fringing reefs are separated from their (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
adjacent land mass by a lagoon of open,
often deep water.
68. Arrange the following lakes of North
2. Barrier reefs grow at border shorelines,
America in sequence of north to south:
but at a greater distance.
(a) Great Slave Lake, Lake Athabasca, Great
3. Atolls are usually circular or oval, with a
Bear Lake and Lake Ontario.
central lagoon.
(b) Great Bear Lake, Lake Athabasca, Great
Slave Lake and Lake Ontario.
correct?
(c) Great Bear Lake, Great Slave Lake, Lake
Athabasca and Lake Ontario.
(d) Lake Athabasca, Great Slave Lake, Great
Bear Lake and Lake Ontario.
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69. Which of the following states border the 1. Caspian Sea touches Kazakhastan and
state of Telangana? Kyrgyzstan.
1. Maharashtra 2. Karnataka 2. The capital of Kazakhastan is Bishkek.
3. Chhattisgarh 4. Odisha 3. Balkhash Lake is situated in
Select the correct answer using the codes Kazakhastan.
given below: Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4 correct?
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
Green Credit Scheme: 74. ‘Secure 20 by 2020’ is an agreement to
1. It functions under the provisions of conserve:
Forest Rights Act, 2006. (a) Tiger
2. It addresses the concerns linked with (b) Clouded Leopard
compensatory afforestation. (c) Snow Leopard
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Cheetah
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 75. Pania Sanctuary is a habitat for protection of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) One-horned Rhinoceros
(b) Lion
71. Consider the following statements: (c) Snow Leopard
1. Gibraltar Strait separates the Iberian (d) Elephant
Peninsula and Morocco.
2. It is the only outlet of the Mediterranean
76. Laokhowa Reserve Forest is situated in the
Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
state of
3. Catalonia region is located in Southern
(a) Meghalaya (b) Mizoram
Spain.
(c) Manipur (d) Assam
correct?
77. Which of the following is not an Asian Rhino
Range country?
(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3
(a) Malaysia (b) Indonesia
(c) Thailand (d) Bhutan
1. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is a tiger
reserve in Maharashtra.
Elephant corridors:
2. Andhari, a minor river in Wainganga
1. Among state corridors, maximum
basin flows through Tadoba-Andhari
numbers of them are located in
tiger reserve.
Mizoram.
3. Wainganga is the tributary of Narmada.
2. Among, inter-state corridors, maximum
are shared by Jharkhand and West
correct?
Bengal.
3. Maximum International corridors India
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only shares with Bangladesh.
73. Consider the following statements: correct?
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(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only (c) Prohibition & Mandamus
(d) Prohibition & Certiorari.
79. Which of the following is not a partner of
International Consortium on Combating 84. The Directive Principles were made non-
Wildlife Crime (ICCWC)? justiciable and legally non - enforceable
(a) CITES because
(b) INTERPOL 1. the country did not possess sufficient
(c) World Customs Union financial resources to implement them.
(d) IMF 2. there was widespread backwardness in
the country that could stand in the way
of implementation.
BIOFIN in India: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. It is hosted by the National Biodiversity
Authority (NBA). (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. It gets its technical assistance from (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and
National Institute of Public Finance and 85. According to the Punchhi commission what
Policy (NIPFP). is the order of precedence that ought to be
Which of the statements given above is/are followed by the governor in case of a hung
correct? house to form the government?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The single largest party with support of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 others
2. The group with the largest pre poll
alliance commanding the largest
number;
Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI):
3. The post-electoral coalition with all
1. It is established under Wild Life
parties joining the government
Protection Act, 1972.
4. The post electoral alliance with some
2. It is established under the Ministry of
parties joining the government and
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
remaining including Independents
and Dairying.
supporting from outside.
3. Rukmini Devi Arundale was its first
Choose the correct code in the order of
chairperson.
precedence?
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 3, 4
correct?
(c) 1, 2, 4, 3 (d) 2, 1, 4, 3
the legislative powers of the President:
82. The Jamdani style is the famous traditional
1. He can address the Parliament at the
sari of which country?
commencement of the first session after
(a) Sri Lanka (b) India
each general election and the first
(c) Bangladesh (d) Nepal session of each year.
2. He can appoint any member of the Lok
83. Which of the following writs can be issued Sabha to preside over its proceedings
against administrative authorities? when the offices of both the Speaker and
(a) Prohibition, Certiorari & Mandamus. the Deputy Speaker fall vacant.
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Which of the statements given above is/are 90. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the
correct? following statements is correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 settle the matters at the pre-litigative
stage and the not those matters pending
before the court
87. Which of the following Articles of the
Constitution broadly govern the relationship (b) Lok Adalats can deal with matters which
between the Prime Minister and the are civil and not criminal in nature
President? (c) Every Lok Adalat consist of either
1. Article 75 2. Article 73 serving or retired judicial officers only
and not any other person
3. Article 74 4. Article 78
(d) None of the statements given above is
correct.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4
91. Which of the following are included in the
original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between the Government of
explain the differences between the
India and one or more States
Fundamental rights and other legal rights?
2. A dispute regarding elections to either
1. An ordinary legal right can be changed
House of the Parliament or that of
by the legislature in its ordinary process;
Legislature of a State
the Fundamental Rights can be
3. A dispute between the Government of
amended only by a Special Majority
India and a Union Territory
(Article 368).
4. A dispute between two or more states
2. An ordinary legal right can be suspended
or abridged by law of legislature, but Select the correct answer using the codes
Fundamental Rights cannot be given below:
suspended or abridged except in the (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
manners laid down in the Constitution (c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
itself.
3. Fundamental Rights are justiciable, but 92. Consider the following provisions under the
the other legal rights are not. Directive Principles of State Policy as
Code: enshrined in the Constitution of India:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform
(c) 1 and 3 (d) All of the above civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats
89. In the event of the resignation or death of 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural
the Prime Minister areas
(a) the Council of Ministers stands 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable
automatically dissolved. leisure and cultural opportunities
(b) the senior most member of the Council Which of the above are the Gandhian
of Ministers automatically becomes the Principles that are reflected in the Directive
Prime Minster. Principles of State Policy?
(c) The Lok Sabha stands automatically (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
dissolved and fresh elections must be (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
held within six months.
(d) the President can take any of the above 93. What is the provision to safeguard the
actions. autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
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Judges, the President of India has to 97. Any law referred to in article 2 or article 3
consult the Chief Justice of India. may contain such provisions for the
2. The Supreme Court Judges can be amendment of which of the following:
removed by the Chief Justice of India 1. Schedule 1 of the Constitution
only. 2. Schedule 4 of the Constitution
3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on 3. Schedule 7 of the Constitution
the Consolidated Fund of India to which
4. Schedule 11 of the Constitution
the legislature does not have to vote.
the Government only after consulting (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are 98. How is the Money Bill different from a
correct? Financial Bill?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only 1. A Money Bill includes all the aspects of
(c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 budget, whereas Financial Bill is only an
Ordinary Bill.
2. A Money Bill shall be introduced only in
94. The UPSC submits an annual report on its
the Lok Sabha, whereas a financial Bill
work to
can be introduced in either House of the
(a) the President
Parliament.
(b) the Parliament
3. A Money Bill cannot be rejected by the
(c) the Union Home Minister Rajya Sabha, whereas Financial Bill can
(d) the Chief Justice of India be rejected by the Rajya Sabha.
95. Which one of the following Committees (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
contains representatives of both the House (c) 1 and 3 only (d) All are correct
viz. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
(a) Business Advisory Committee
99. Which of the following statements is wrong?
(b) Rules Committee
1. The proclamation of national emergency
(c) Public Accounts Committee must be approved by both the houses of
(d) Committee on Public Undertakings Parliament within two months from the
date of its issue.
96. The proceedings in the Lok Sabha cannot be 2. If approved by both the houses of
conducted unless there is quorum. How this parliament, the emergency continues for
quorum is ensured? one year.
(a) The Speaker counts the heads at the 3. A proclamation of emergency can be
time of commencement of proceedings revoked by the President at any time but
at first session every day. not less than six months.
(b) The Parliamentary Secretary keeps 4. The laws made by the Parliament on the
record of attendance of members and state subjects during a national
informs the Speaker about lack of emergency become inoperative one year
quorum. after the emergency has ceased to
(c) The attendance registered kept at the operate.
entrance is monitored. Choose the correct code:
(d) The lack of quorum is bought to the (a) 1 and 2
notice of the Speaker by the members. (b) 3 and 4
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(c) None of the above 2. by the Chief Justice on the
(d) All of the above recommendation of the Parliament.
3. by the President on the basis of a
100. The Consolidated Fund of India is a fund in resolution passed by the Parliament by
which two thirds majority.
(a) All taxes collected by Union as well as Which of the statements given above is/are
state governments are deposited correct?
(b) All money received by or on behalf of the (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Government of India is deposited (c) 3 only (d) All of the above
make equal contribution to this fund and 104. Which one of the following set of states
out of this, all charged expenses are met touches the border of Myanmar?
(d) Savings of the Union and state (a) Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland
governments are deposited to meet (b) Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur,
unforeseen expenses. Mizoram
(c) Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya,
101. Which of the following rates are determined Manipur, Assam
by the Reserve Bank of India? (d) Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland,
1. Primary Lending Rate (PLR) Arunachal Pradesh
2. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
3. Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 105. With respect to WTO functions, identify the
4. Bank Rate correct statements:
Choose the correct code: 1. Overseeing the implementation,
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 administration and operation of the
covered agreements.
2. Reviewing and propagating the national
trade policies are outside the ambit of
WTO.
the judicial powers of the Governor:
3. WTO is also a centre of economic
1. He makes appointments, postings and
research and analysis.
promotions of the District Judges in
4. WTO cooperates closely with the IMF
consultation with the State High Court.
and the World Bank.
2. He is consulted by the President while
appointing the Judges of the concerned
State High Court. (a) All of the above (b) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 106. Which among the following is not among
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 micronutrients required for plants?
(a) Molybdenum (b) Magnesium
103. The judges of the High Court can be (c) Manganese (d) Zinc
removed from their office during their
tenure 107. Which one of the following sets of states
1. by the Governor, if the State Legislature touch the boundary of Bangladesh?
passes a resolution to this effect by two- (a) Sikkim, West Bengal, Meghalaya,
thirds majority. Manipur
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(c) West Bengal, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam most important of them is the one-
(d) West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram horned animal unicorn.
3. There was no social differentiation in
108. Ten Degree Channel is situated between- this civilization.
(a) Little Andman and South Andman Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(b) Little Nicobar and Great Nicobar
(c) Middle Andman and North Andman
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1 and 2
(d) Little Andman and Car Nicobar
112. Which of the following persons were the

illustrious members of the ‘Servants of India
1. The official language of the Satavahans
Society’?
was Prakrit.
1. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
2. ‘Gatha Saptasati’ (a Prakrit text) is
2. N M Joshi
attributed to a Satavahana king ‘Hala’.
3. H N Kunzru
3. The Satavahans started the practice of
granting tax-free villages to Brahmans 4. Shri Ram Bajpai
and Buddhist monks. 5. Jyotiba Phule
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer from the codes
correct? given below:
(a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above (c) 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 3 and 5
110. Which of the following statements about 113. Consider the following statements:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy are correct? 1. The preamble to the Indian Constitution
1. He campaigned against the practice of is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’,
Sati and succeeded in getting it drafted and moved by Jawaharlal Nehru,
abolished by the British Government. and adopted by the Constituent
2. He championed women’s rights, like the Assembly.
right of inheritance and property. 2. It (the preamble) has been amended by
3. He attacked polygamy and the degraded the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
condition of widows. 1976., which added three new words-
socialist, secular and integrity.
4. He fought for the spread of traditional
education through the medium of Which of the statements given above is/are
Sanskrit. correct?
5. He made Bengali the vehicle of (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
intellectual discourse in Bengal. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the answer from the codes below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 114. Which of the following statements about Sir
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 (d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 Syed Ahmad Khan are correct?
1. He fought against medieval
obscurantism and advocated a rational
approach towards religion.
the Indus Valley Civilization:
2. He asked for a reinterpretation of the
1. The people of this civilization
Quran in the light of reason to suit the
worshipped trees.
new trends of the time.
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3. He founded a modern school, at Aligarh socialistic goals through democratic
in 1875, which became the methods.
Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in Which of the statements given above is/are
1877 and later a full-fledged university. correct?
4. He founded the Muhammadan (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
Educational Conference in 1886 as a (c) 3 only (d) All of the above
general forum for spreading liberal ideas
among the Muslims.
117. Who was the author of the book, “The
Indian War of Independence, 1857”?
given below:
(a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(b) V D Savarkar
(c) S R Sharma
(d) R C Majumdar
1. According to Article 29 1. of the Indian
118. Which of the following statements about the
Constitution “No citizen shall be denied
Justice Movement are true?
admission into any educational
institution maintained by the state or 1. It was a movement of the intermediate
receiving aid out of state funds on castes against Brahmin predominance in
grounds only of religion, race, caste, government service and politics.
language or any of them.” 2. It was launched around 1915-16.
2. According to Article 29 2. of the Indian 3. It was a lower caste movement against
Constitution “Any section of the citizens the Brahmin supremacy.
residing in the territory of India or any 4. It was anti-British in nature.
part thereof having a distinct language, Select the correct answer from the codes
script or culture of his own shall have given below:
the right to conserve the same". (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
correct?
1. The Lepaksi wall-paintings of the
Vijaynagar period show an impressive
116. Consider the following statements regarding improvement in the art style.
the Directive Principles of State Policy 2. In these wall-paintings, there is a greater
(D.P.S.P.) and Fundamental Rights of the emphasis on display of iconographic
Indian Constitution: - forms and mythological stories.
1. The D.P.S.P. are instrument of Which of the statements given above is/are
instructions of the government. They correct?
contain positive commands to the state
to promote a social and welfare state.
2. The Fundamental Rights are limitations
upon the state actions. They contain
negative injunctions to the state not to 120. Which of the following statements about the
do various things. Pabna Movement are true?
3. The scope of D.P.S.P. is larger. The 1. The main cause of this movement was
D.P.S.P. set the guidelines in the larger the oppression of the peasants by the
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2. The peasants organized no-rent unions, University
and even made armed attacks on the (B) Creation of 2. Lord Curzon
zamindars and their agents. Governorship of
3. It was finally put down by the use of Bengal
force.
(C) Ancient 3. Lord Hardinge
4. The government on the basis of the Monuments II
recommendations of a committee passed
(D) Indian Councils 4. Lord
an act conferring permanency of tenure
Act of 1891 Chelmsford
upon some classes of tenants.
Select the correct answer from the codes Select the correct answer from the codes
given below: given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (a) A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) All of the above (b) A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2
(c) A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1
121. Which of the following is the correct (d) A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1
chronological sequence of the following
associations? 124. Consider the following statements:
1. Poona Sarvjanik Sabha 1. During medieval period of India
2. Indian Association of Calcutta “Kimkhab” was a gorgeous and highly
3. Madras Mahajan Sabha ornamented fabric, with silk and gold
embroidery.
4. Bombay Presidency Association
2. Akbar’s youth is aptly mirrored in the
‘Hamzah Namah’ illustrations, which are
given below:
full of suspense and mystery.
(a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (b) 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
(c) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3 (d) 3 – 2 – 1 – 4
correct?
Tilak is/are incorrect?
1. He believed that political freedom
125. Which of the following were included in the
should precede social reforms.
positive programmes of the Non-
2. He favoured initiative by the Congress in
Cooperation Movement?
the matters of social reforms.
1. Establishment of national schools,
3. He opposed the British Government’s
colleges and private arbitration courts.
initiative in the matter of social reforms.
2. Popularisation of swadeshi and revival
4. He did not consider social and political
of khadi.
reforms to be interlinked.
3. Removal of untouchability for Harijan
welfare.
given below:
4. Emancipation and upliftment of women.
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3
123. Match List-I with List-II and select the
correct answer using the codes given below:
List I List II
26. The phenomenon of El-Nino is associated
(A) Foundation of 1. Lord with the:
Women’s Lansdowne (a) Agulhas Current
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(b) Benguela Current 3. Tipu planted a ‘tree of liberty’ at his
(c) Humboldt Current capital Seringapatnam and became a
(d) East Australian Current member of the Jacobian Club.
Choose the correct statement(s):
127. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
1. Muziris was an ancient seaport and (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
urban centre in south-eastern India.
2. Muziris has found mention in the 131. When a person, after a certain degree of
Sangam literature and a number of exertion, suffers from pain in the chest or
classical European historical sources. below the collar bones in the event of
3. The port was a key to trade between inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart
southern India and the Greeks and the muscles, he is said to suffer from
Roman Empire. (a) coronary thrombosis
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) myocardial infarction
correct? (c) angina pectoris
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (d) arteriosclerosis
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
28. Consider the following statements: 1. A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly-
1. The Nagar style of temple construction shaped slab of solid rock, generally
was found only in north India. composed of both continental and
2. Its main characteristic feature was the oceanic lithospheres.
tall curved spiral roof over the chief 2. Arabian plate is a major plate and
room, called the Garbhagriha. Antarctica plate is a minor plate.
3. The most representative temples of this Which of the statements given above is/are
type are the group of temples at correct?
Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh and (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
temples at Bhubaneshwar in Orissa. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? 133. Double fertilization is a special feature of
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (a) angiosperms (b) ferns
(c) 3 only (d) All of the above (c) gymnosperms (d) mosses
129. Which of the following plant hormones 134. The theory of 'jumping genes' was
controls fruit ripening? propounded by
(a) Auxin (b) Ethylene (a) Gregor Johann Mendel
(c) Gibberellin (d) Zeatin (b) Thomas Hunt Morgan
(c) Barbara McClintock
130. Consider the following statements about (d) Watson and Crick
Tipu Sultan:
1. Tipu entered into negotiations with the
135. Which of the following mountains are not
Revolutionary France.
Fold Mountains?
2. Tipu sent a diplomatic mission to
1. Andes 2. Satpura range
Arabia, Afghanistan and Turkey to forge
3. Sierra Nevada 4. Arakan Yoma
an anti-British front.
Select the correct code-
(a) 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4
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(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 only 139. Match List I with List II and select the
correct answer from the codes given below:
136. Which of the following statements about List I List II
salinity is not correct? (A) Mid- 1. It is a flat topped
(a) Salinity is directly related to oceanic seamount. It shows
precipitation. Ridge evidences of gradual
(b) There exists a direct relationship subsidence through
between the rate of evaporation and stages to become
salinity. flat topped
(c) Low salinity is found near the mouth of a submerged
river. mountains.
(d) The salinity is the highest at the tropics (B) Guyots 2. These are low
and decreases towards the poles and the islands found in the
equator. tropical oceans
consisting of coral
137. Commercially, the production of ammonia is reefs surrounding a
important because it is used in the central depression.
(a) manufacture of proteins by (C) Atoll 3. These are deep
polymerization. valleys. They are
(b) preparation of soaps. sometimes found
cutting across the
(c) manufacture of artificial foods.
continental shelves
(d) production of fertilizers.
and slopes, often
extending from the
138. Match List I with List II and select the mouths of large
correct answer from the codes given below: rivers.
List I List II (D) Submarine 4. It is composed of
(A) Isotherm 1. The incoming solar Canyons two chain
radiation mountains
separated by a large
(B) Insolation 2. The percentage of
depression.
visible light reflected
by an object Codes:
(C) Albedo 3. The lines joining the (a) A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4
places of equal (b) A-1; B-4; C-2; D-3
temperature (c) A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3
(D) Annual 4. The difference (d) A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
range between the mean
temperature of the 140. Which of the following is different from the
warmest and the other three on the basis of their locations?
coldest months. (a) Canary Current (b) Benguela Current
Codes: (c) Guinea Current (d) Labrador Current
(a) A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4
(b) A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1 141. Match List I with List II and select the
(c) A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4 correct answer from the codes given below:
(d) A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4 List I (Forests) List II (Trees)
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Evergreen Chestnut, (c) Assam with Bangladesh
forests Deodar (d) Mizoram with Myanmar
(B) Tropical 2. Khejri,
Deciduous Palas, 146. Which of the following statements about
forests Khair natural gas are true?
(C) Tropical 3. Teak, Sal, 1. Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel.
Thorn Semul, 2. Saudi Arabia has the highest natural gas
forests Kusum reserves.
(D) Montane 4. Rosewood, 3. Methane is a major component of
forests Mhaogany, natural gas.
Ebony 4. The natural gas is a product of tiny
Codes: plants and animals of past ages.
(a) A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4 Select the correct answer using the codes
(b) A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1 given below:
(c) A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1 (a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
(d) A-4; B-2; C-3; D-1 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 3 and 4
142. Glycogen is often known as 147. The biosphere is the zone of earth where life
is found It includes parts of:
(a) animal starch (b) a hormone
1. hydrosphere 2. lithosphere
(c) alginic acid (d) cellulose
3. stratosphere 4. troposphere
Select the correct answer from the given
143. The ecological foot print is a measure of
codes:
ecological impact of
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4
1. consumption of food, forest products
and other resources. (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 4
2. deforestation
3. land use for roads, buildings, power 148. Consider the following statements:
plants and garbage dumps. 1. Apogee is the farthest point from the
Which of the above statements is/are true? earth. Perigee is the closest point to the
earth and it is in this stage that the
Moon appears larger.
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The apogee and perigee of the moon
have an effect on the tides here on the
144. Coal is regarded as the worst environmental Earth. When the Moon is at apogee, it
pollutant when burnt, because its burning has less gravitational pull which, along
releases larger amounts of with other factors that influence the
1. Carbon dioxide 2. Sulphur dioxide tides, can contribute to lower tides or
3. Nitrogen oxides 4. Methane lower variation in the high/low tide
Which of the above are correct? level.
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 correct?
145. The Kaladan Multimodal Transport Project (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
connects
(a) Tripura with Bangladesh 149. Match List I with List II and select the
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List I (Theories) List II 3. To secure the release of a person who
(Propounder) has been imprisoned by a court of law on
criminal charges.
(A) Continental 1. Harry Hess
drift theory 4. To interfere with a proceeding for
contempt by a Court of record or by the
(B) Sea-floor 2. Reid
Parliament.
spreading
theory
given below:
(C) Convection 3. Wegener
(a) 1 only
current theory
(b) 4 only
(D) Elastic rebound 4. Holmes
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
theory
Codes:
(a) A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
152. With reference to the Doctrine of Lapse,
(b) A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4 consider the following statements:
(c) A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2 1. The chief instrument through which
(d) A-1; B-2; C-4; D-3 Lord Dalhouise implemented his policy
of annexation was the ‘Doctrine of
150. The Constitution of India lays down which Lapse’.
of the following qualification(s) for the 2. Satara was the first Indian state to be
appointment of a person as a Governor? annexed by application of the Doctrine
1. He should be a citizen of India of Lapse.
2. He should make and subscribe before 3. Oudh was the second Indian state to be
the person authorized by the Election annexed by application of the Doctrine
Commission, an oath or affirmation of Lapse.
according to the form prescribed in the Which of the statements given above is/are
Third Schedule correct?
3. He should have completed the age of 30 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
years. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only
4. He should possess other qualifications
prescribed by the Parliament. 153. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. The Charter Act of 1833 had declared all
correct? offices in India open to all merit,
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only irrespective of nationality or colour.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. The Charter Act of 1853 had provided
for the holding of a competitive
151. The writ of Habeas Corpus is not issued in examination in London for recruitment
which of the following cases? to higher services under the Company.
1. Where the order of imprisonment or 3. Satyendranath Tagore was the first
detention is ultra-virus the statute which Indian to qualify for the coveted service.
authorizes the imprisonment or Which of the statements given above is/are
detention. correct?
2. Where the person against whom the writ (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
is issued or the person who is detained is (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
not within the jurisdiction of the Court.
Lala Lajpat Rai:
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1. He was associated in the foundation of 159. Which of the following is also called
the DAV College, Lahore. “National Income”:
2. He was the founder and editor of "the (a) Gross Domestic Product at Market Cost
Punjabi" and "the Vande Mataram". (b) Gross Domestic Product at Factor Cost
3. He was the editor of the English weekly (c) Net National Product at Market Cost
"the People". (d) Net National Product at Factor Cost
correct?
160. Which of the following are included in the
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only capital receipts?
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Loans raised by the government from
the public which are called market
155. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly borrowings.
matched? 2. Borrowing by the government from the
(a) New India: Bipinchandra Pal Reserve Bank and commercial banks
(b) BandeMataram: Rabindranath Tagore and other financial institutions through
(c) Sandhya: BrahmabandhavUpadhyaya the sale of treasury bills.
(d) Yugantar: Bhupendranath Dutta 3. Loans received from foreign
governments and international
organizations and recoveries of loans
granted by the central government.
1. The evidence of the furrowed field
4. Small savings like Post-Office Savings
during the Harappan age has come from
Accounts, National Savings Certificates,
Kalibangan.
etc.
2. The stone was not used in the buildings
and houses during Harappn age.
correct?
161. Which of the following ecosystems is
considered to be most biologically diverse of
all ecosystems?
157. Nasik inscription is associated with which of
(a) Wetlands (b) Estuaries
the following Satavahana king?
(c) Rain forests (d) Shallow sea
(a) Simuka
(b) Sri Satkarni
(c) Rudradaman
Law Commission:
(d) GautamiputraSatkarni
1. The Law Commission is a British legacy.
2. The first Law Commissioner was Lord
58. Which among the following factors are Macaulay.
essential for 'blood coagulation'?
3. The first Law Commission of
1. Vitamin K Independent India was constituted in
2. Calcium ions (Ca++) 1950.
3. Christmas factor 4. The 1st Law Commissioner of
Which of the above are correct? Independent India was MC Setalvad, the
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 then Attorney General of India.
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the following statements above are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
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(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. CFCs (chlorofluoro-carbons) are
extremely stable, non-toxic and
163. Consider the following statements: harmless.
1. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, 2. CFCs are used in making foam
odourless and toxic gas produced when mattresses and cushions, disposable
organic materials, like natural gas, coal styrofoam cups, glasses, packaging
or wood are incompletely burnt. material for insulation and cold storage.
2. Vehicular exhausts are the largest single 3. Dobson unit is a measure of the
source of carbon monoxide. thickness of the ozone layer by an
equivalent layer of pure gas at normal
temperature and pressure at sea level.
correct?
correct?
1. Minor forest produce includes all non-
timber forest produce of plant origin.
1. In bhabar region soil is very porous and
2. Minor Forest Produce is a major source
all streams reappear in this zone.
of livelihood for tribals and dwellers of
forest. 2. Terai region is more marked in the
western part than the eastern part.
3. TRIFED helps in selling the minor forest
produce. 3. The khadar represents the uplands
formed by the deposition of the older
alluvium and lie above the flood limit of
correct?
the plains.
4. The younger allivium of the flood plains
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
of the numerous rivers is called the
165. Consider the following statements: bhangar.
1. These are formed in the areas of high Correct statements are:
temperature and high rainfall.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
2. Lime and Silica are leached away in soils
(b) 2, 3 and 4
and iron oxide and aluminium
(c) All of the above
compound are left behin(d)
3. They are poor in organic matter,
nitrogen, phosphate and calcium.
4. They are widely cut as bricks for use in 168. Which of the following passes lies on the
house construction. Ladakh range?
Which of the soils type is well characterized (a) ZojiLa (b) Banihal
by the above said statements? (c) Photu La (d) Khardung La
(a) Red and Yellow soils
(b) Arid and Semi-arid soils 169. Which of the statements are NOT correct?
(c) Saline and Alkaline soils 1. Westerlies and Polar winds are
(d) Laterite soils permanent winds that blow throughout
the year.
2. Winds blowing from subtropical high
pressure belt to sub-polar low pressure
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3. The Westerlies blow from sub-tropical 4. Rajasthan has largest area under the
high pressure belts towards Equatorial saline soil.
low Pressure belt. The correct statements are:
4. The Monsoons are the winds which (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
reverse their direction with the change (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
in season.
Code:
1. The rivers of Peninsular India are much
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4 older; some of them are as old as the
Pre-Cambrian period.
170. Consider the statements. 2. Extra-Peninsular rivers generally have
1. The process in which sedimentary large basin areas.
fragments becomes compact to form 3. River capturing is a common
rocks in called lithification. phenomenon in the peninsular river
2. The process of metamorphism in which system.
rocks, grains or minerals get arranged in 4. Most of the Indian rivers have
layers is called foliation. consequent drainage system with
3. The arrangement of different minerals dendritic pattern.
into alternating thin to thick layers is The correct statements are:
called banding. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4
The correct statements are: (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) All of the above
(c) All the above (d) None of the above 174. Coral polyps are short-lived microscopic
organisms, which live in colonies. Consider
171. Which among the following statement is not the statements about corals?
correct? 1. Corals flourish in shallow, mud free and
(a) Kolleru is the largest fresh water lake of cold waters.
India located between the deltas of 2. They secrete Calcium Carbonate.
Godavari and Mahanadi. 3. The coral secretion and their skeletons
(b) Loktak lake is the largest fresh water deposit in the form of reefs.
lake in north-east India. 4. The Great Barrier Reef of Australia is the
(c) Vambanad lake is the largest lake in largest coral reefs in the world.
Kerala. Select the wrong statement from the code
(d) The Tulbul project is a 'navigation Lock- given below:
cum-control structure' at the mouth of (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the Wular lake.

1. Most of the red soils have come into
1. Eutrophication generally promotes
existence due to weathering of ancient
excessive plant growth and decay,
crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
favouring simple algae and plankton
2. Red soils are poor in lime, magnesia, over other more complicated plants, and
phosphatic nitrogen and humus, but are causes a severe reduction in water
fairly rich in potash. quality.
3. Regur are formed in the areas of high 2. Estuaries tend to be naturally eutrophic
temperature and high rainfall with because land-derived nutrients are
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concentrated where run-off enters a 1. Marine environments can have inverted
confined channel. biomass pyramids.
Choose the correct code: 2. When energy is transferred from one
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only trophic level to the next, typically only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 ten percent is used to build new
biomass. The remaining ninety percent
goes to metabolic processes or is
dissipated as heat.
1. Mitochondrial DNA replacement
therapy would allow women who have
mutations in the DNA of their
Mitochondria, the organelles that (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
provide chemical energy for cells, to
have genetically related children who do 180. If a vote of ‘no confidence’ is passed against
not carry the mutations. a Minister
2. Mitochondria are passed on through the (a) he has to tender his resignation
egg cell, so the disease is inherited (b) the whole Council of Ministers has to
through the mother. resign
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) the minister, as well as, the Prime
correct? Minister have to tender their
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only resignations
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) there is no impact.
177. What would happen if phytoplankton of an 181. Consider the following statements about
ocean is completely destroyed for some Ecological Footprint:
reason? 1. It represents the amount of biologically
1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be productive land and sea area necessary
adversely affected. to supply the resources a human
2. The food chains in the ocean would be population consumes, and to assimilate
adversely affected. associated waste.
3. The density of ocean water would 2. Ecological footprint is calculated by
drastically decrease. IPCC after every three years.
Select the correct answer using the codes Choose the correct code:
given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
178. Lentic and Lotic Biomes are the part of 1. Biomes are defined by genetic,
which of the following ecosystems? taxonomic, or historical similarities.
(a) Marine Ecosystem 2. In terrestrial biomes, species diversity
(b) Freshwater Ecosystem tends to correlate positively with net
(c) Domesticated ecosystems primary productivity, moisture
availability, and temperature.
(d) Terrestrial Ecosystems
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183. The Legislative Council in a state can be 1. A vote on account is a grant in advance
abolished by the Parliament on the for the central government to meet
recommendation of short-term expenditure needs from the
(a) the Governor Consolidated Fund of India.
(b) the State Legislative Assembly 2. Article 266 of the Indian Constitution
(c) the President defines the Consolidated Fund of India,
which is where all the revenue of the
(d) the Prime Minister
central government, be it from taxes,
funds raised by loans and interest on
184. Usually each state has a High Court, but a loans, and a portion of taxes from states,
common High Court for two or more states is parked.
or for two or more states, and union
territories can be established by
(a) the Parliament
(b) the President
(c) the Chief Justice of India
189. Which amongst the following provided a
(d) All the above jointly
common factor for tribal insurrection in
India in the 19th century?
185. Which of the following environmentalist (a) Introduction of a new system of land
first gave the concept of Biodiversity revenue and taxation of tribal products.
‘Hotspots’?
(b) Influence of foreign religious
(a) Gaylord Nelson (b) Norman Myers missionaries in tribal areas.
(c) John Muir (d) Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill (c) Rise of a large number of money lenders,
traders and revenue farmers as
186. Consider the following: middlemen in tribal areas.
1. Photosynthesis (d) The complete disruption of the old
2. Respiration agrarian order of the tribal communities.
3. Decay of organic matter
4. Volcanic action 190. A particular crop in India represents the
Which of the above add carbon dioxide to following characteristics:
the carbon cycle on Earth? 1. It grows best in areas where the
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only temperature ranges 22°C and 28°C.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. It is a drought resistant crop.
3. It is a tropical crop and grows all over
the peninsular plateau.
187. What are varves?
Which of the following crops it is likely to
(a) Annual change in temperature from
be?
summer to winter.
(a) Sesamum (b) Millet
(b) Annual layers of sediment in lakes
experiencing annual freezing and (c) Groundnut (d) Soyabean
thawing.
(c) Layers of sediment contained in deep ice 191. Green Muffler is
cores of Arctic region. (a) A technique for reducing air pollution
(d) Sequence of fossils in a chronological (b) A process for reducing vibration
order. (c) Plantation along roadsides to reduce
noise pollution
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192. When the annual Union Budget is not 2. The right to freedom can be curtailed on
passed by the Lok Sabha, then the account of maintenance of friendly
(a) the Budget is modified and presented relations with Foreign State
again. Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) the Budget is referred to the Rajya correct?
Sabha for suggestions. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) the Union Finance Minister is asked to (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
resign.
(d) the Prime Minister submits the 196. What is the meaning of the term ‘Amicus
resignation of Council of Ministers. Curiea’
(a) Friend of the court
193. With reference to the period of Indian (b) Advisor to the court
freedom struggle, which of the following (c) A voluntary informer
was/were recommended by the Nehru
(d) Curative Petitioner
report?
1. Complete Independence for India.
197. The members of the Constituent Assembly
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats
were:
for minorities.
(a) Elected directly by the method of adult
3. Provision of fundamental rights for the
suffrage
people of India in the Constitution.
(b) Appointed by the British government
(c) Elected indirectly by the electoral college
given below:
(d) Chosen by indirect election by the
members of the Provincial Legislative
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Assemblies
194. The Constitution (Seventy-Third

198. Who among the following women were the
Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at
members of Constituent Assembly?
promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in
1. Usha Metha
the country, provides for which of the
following? 2. Sarojini Naidu
1. Constitution of District Planning 3. Vijaylakshmi Pandit
Committees. 4. Suchitra Kriplani
2. State Election Commissions to conduct Choose the correct code:
all Panchayat elections. (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
3. Establishment of State Finance (c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
Commissions.
Select the correct answer using the codes 199. Consider the following statements about
given below: Fundamental Rights.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only 1. The Fundamental Rights are
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 enforceable.
2. The Fundamental Rights can be
195. Consider the following statements: suspended only in a manner prescribed
1. By 42nd Amendment Act, the Right to by the Constitution.
property was removed from the list of 3. The Fundamental Rights are enforceable
Fundamental rights. against the State.
4. The Fundamental Rights cannot be
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Which of the above statements are correct? (c) Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
205. Which of the following countries are
200. Consider the following statements about the members of Eurasian Economic Union?
Attorney General of India. 1. Armenia 2. Ukraine
1. He is appointed by the President of 3. Belarus 4. Kazakhstan
India. Choose the correct code:
2. He must possess the qualifications (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only.
required for a judge of the Supreme (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above
Court.
3. He must be a member of either houses of
206. Duqm Island is located near the coast of
the Parliament.
4. He can be removed from office through
(a) Arabian Sea (b) Mediterranean
impeachment by Parliament.
Sea
Which of the above statements are correct?
(c) South China Sea (d) Gulf of Munnar
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
207. STARS project is related to:
(a) E-Governance (b) Education
201. Gaza Strip is located
(c) Mars exploration (d) A part of LIGO
(a) at the eastern coast of the
Mediterranean Sea
(b) at the western coast of the Dead Sea
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Rashtriya Aajeevika
(c) in Sinai Peninsula Mission:
(d) at the western border of Golan Heights 1. The scheme is aimed at providing
livelihood to women in urban areas.
202. Which of the following countries share 2. It aims to increase household income
border with Caspian Sea? through sustainable livelihood
1. Azerbaijan enhancements and improved access to
2. Armenia financial services.
3. Turkey Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 only (d) 1,2 and 3
209. Which of the following sequences correctly
203. Which of the following countries does not represents the order of countries from left to
share border with Armenia? right?
(a) Azerbaijan (b) Georgia (a) Cambodia–Vietnam-Myanmar-Thailand
(c) Turkey (d) Russia (b) Myanmar-Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam
(c) Myanmar-Thailand-Vietnam-Cambodia
204. Which of the following seas are connected (d) Myanmar-Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand
by Strait of Bab-el –Mandeb?
(a) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden 210. Consider the following statements about
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1. It is a technology which provides the (d) Samyukta Nikaya
ability to change an organism's DNA.
2. It allows genetic material to be added, 217. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the
removed, or altered at particular republic of the
locations in the genome. (a) Mallas (b) Lichhavis
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Sakyas (d) Palas
correct?
218. Ashtadhyayi was written by
(a) Ved vysa (b) Panini
(c) Shukadeva (d) Balmiki
211. Vikramshila Mahavihara was established by
the ruler of
219. Who was the man to attend the Imperial
(a) Pushyabhuti Dynasty
Durbar in 1877 dressed in hand-spun Khadi
(b) Barman Dynasty and was one of the founders of the Poona
(c) Sen Dynasty Sarvajanik Sabha in 1807?
(d) Pala Dynasty (a) M.G.Ranade
(b) S.N. Banerjee
212. Who of the following kings was ardent (c) Ganesh Vasudev Joshi
follower of Jainism? (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(a) Bimbisara (b) Mahapadmananda
(c) Kharavela (d) Pulkeshin II 220. Among the following who is given the credit
of carrying Jainism in south India?
213. The Rigvedic God Varuna was (a) Sudharmana (b) Indrabhuti
(a) Harbinger of peace (c) Bhadrabahu (d) Sthulabhadra
(b) Destroyer of foes
(c) Guardian of the cosmic order 221. Sveriges Riksbank Prize is also known as
(d) God of prosperity (a) Nobel Prize for Economics
(b) Nobel Prize for Physics
214. The philosophy propounded in the (c) Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Upanishads is known as (d) Nobel Prize for Peace
(a) Advaita (b) Vedanta
(c) Yoga (d) Samkhya 222. Which of the following Conventions are
related to International Arbitration?
215. Who called Subhash Chandra Bose as Desh 1. New York Convention
Nayak? 2. Geneva Convention
(a) Rabindranath Tagore 3. ICSID Convention
(b) Mahatma Gandhi Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak given below:
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
216. The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is
available in 223. Consider the following statements:-
(a) Mahabharat 1. Rapid test looks to find the virus in nasal
(b) Chhandogya Upanishad or throat swabs of the patient.
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2. RT-PCR (Reverse transcription 228. Consider the following statements:
polymerase chain reaction) test is a 1. The ‘Blue Flag’ is a certification that can
serological test. be obtained by a beach, marina, or
Choose the correct statement/s from the sustainable boating tourism operator,
code given below: and serves as an eco-label.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. The ‘Blue Flag’ certification is awarded
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 by Foundation for Environmental
Education (FEE).
224. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. The Nobel Prize 2020 for Economics for
improvements to auction theory. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. The Nobel Prize 2020 for Chemistry for (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the development of a method for
genome editing. 229. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. AQI is calculated for eight major air
correct? pollutants.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. Ground-level ozone and airborne
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 particles are the two pollutants that pose
the greatest threat to human health in
India.
225. Which of the following comes/come under
the revenue receipts of the government? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. Corporation tax
2. GST and taxes of the Union territories
3. Custom duties
given below: 230. Consider the following statements about the
Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF):
1. The IFF is an international digital
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
liberties organisation that seeks to
ensure that technology respects
226. Which of the following is not the objective of fundamental rights.
the IMF?
2. It has expertise in free speech, digital
(a) To promote international monetary surveillance and privacy, net neutrality
cooperation and is a champion of freedom in the
(b) To ensure balanced international trade digital age.
(c) To ensure exchange rate stability Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) To provide loan to private sectors correct?
227. The World Economic Outlook (WEO) (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Report is released by which of the following
organizations? 231. CRISPR-Cas9 is:
(a) The World Economic Forum (a) A computer malware.
(b) UNCTAD (The United Nations (b) a system used by bacterial cells to
Conference on Trade and Development) recognise and destroy viral DNA as a
(c) The International Monetary Fund form of adaptive immunity.
(d) The World Bank (c) the world’s smallest satellite launched by
NASA.
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(d) the world’s smallest satellite launched by
ISRO. 239. Which among the following became the first
Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child
232. Which of the following are the observer HIV transmission?
states of the Indian Ocean Commission? (a) Malaysia (b) Thailand
1. China (c) Bhutan (d) India
2. India
3. European Union 240. Besides India, Japan and USA, which of the
Select the correct answer from the code following countries participated in the
given below: Malabar Naval Exercise?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (a) Malaysia (b) Indonesia
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Australia (d) South Korea
233. “Pacific Step Up” Policy sometimes seen in 241. Joint-sittings of the two houses of
the news is an initiative of which of the Parliament are held for
following countries? 1. Resolution of deadlock between the two
(a) India (b) USA houses on a non-money bill
(c) China (d) Australia 2. Annual address by the President
3. Special address by the President
234. Which of the following countries does not Choose the correct code:
border Belarus? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) Latvia (b) Lithuania (c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above
(c) Ukraine (d) Estonia
242. Which of the following special powers have
235. Article 371A provides special provisions to been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the
which of the following states? Constitution of India?
(a) Assam (b) Manipur (a) To change the existing territory of a
(c) Mizoram (d) Nagaland State and to change the name of a State.
236. Which of the following countries does not (b) To pass a resolution empowering the
border Mediterranean Sea? Parliament to make laws in the State List
and to create one or more All India
(a) Israel (b) Lebanon
Services.
(c) Jordan (d) Egypt
(c) To amend the election procedure of the
President and to determine the pension
237. Which of the following emissions cause acid of the President after his/her retirement.
rain?
(d) To determine the functions of the
(a) Carbon Monoxide Election Commission and to determine
(b) Sulphur dioxide the number of Election Commissioners.
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Dioxcin 243. Consider the following statements:
1. The original jurisdiction of Supreme
238. Qatar touches the boundary/boundaries of- Court extends over disputes between
(a) Saudi Arabia and Bahrain India and foreign states
(b) United Arab Emirates 2. Under advisory jurisdiction of Supreme
(c) Saudi Arabia Court, the advice is binding on the
President.
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Which of the above statement(s) is/are not 247. What is the provision to safeguard the
correct? autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. While appointing the Supreme Court
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Judges, the President of India has to
244. What is the provision to safeguard the 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be
autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? removed by the Chief Justice of India
only.
Judges, the President of India has to 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on
consult the Chief Justice of India. the Consolidated Fund of India to which
the legislature does not have to vote.
removed by the Chief Justice of India 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of
only. the Supreme Court of India are made by
which the legislature does not have to Which of the statements given above is/are
vote. correct?
4. All appointments of officers and staffs of (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
the Supreme Court of India are made by (c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
the Chief Justice of India. 248. Which one of the following duties of the
Which of the statements given above is/are Comptroller and Auditor General has been
correct? wrongly listed?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only (a) To audit all expenditure from the
(c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Consolidated Fund of India.
(b) To audit all expenditure from the
245. Inter-State Councils in India have been set Contingency Funds and Public Accounts.
up under (c) To control the receipts and issue of
(a) Provisions of the Constitution public money and to ensure that all
public revenue is deposited with the
(b) A parliamentary resolution
exchequer.
(c) A resolution adopted by the National
(d) To audit all trading, manufacturing,
Development Council
profit and loss accounts.

1. In order to be appointed as the Attorney
1. By 42nd Amendment Act, the Right to
General a person must be qualified to be
property was removed from the list of
appointed as a judge of High Court.
Fundamental rights.
2. Attorney General of India is paid salary
2. The right to freedom can be curtailed on
that is equivalent to that of a Supreme
the account of maintenance of friendly
Court Judge.
relations with Foreign State.
correct?
250. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha
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1. He/she holds the office during the 254. Which of the following is most likely the
pleasure of the President. result of decreasing levels of ozone in the
2. He/she need not be a member of the stratosphere?
House at the time of his/her election but (a) A decrease in the levels of smog in major
has to become a member of the House cities.
within six months from the date of (b) A decrease in the rate of global warming.
his/her election. (c) An increase in the occurrence of skin
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of cancer in humans.
his/her resignation has to be addressed (d) An increase in photosynthetic activity of
to the Deputy Speaker. phytoplankton.
correct?
255. How does the National Green Tribunal helps
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only in protecting Environment and Ecology?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above 1. Disposing off cases relating to
environment protection
251. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was 2. Enforcing legal rights relating to
enacted under India’s Constitutional environment
provision of- 3. Providing relief and compensation for
(a) Article 21 (b) Article 20 damages to persons a property on
(c) Article 22 (d) Article 151 environment related issues.
252. Aerosol optical depth (AOD) is used to study given below
(a) Doppler effect in light (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) Outer space (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Nano particles
(d) Suspended solid particles and liquid 256. With reference to the National Ambient Air
droplets in air Quality Standards (NAAQS), consider the
following statements:
253. Consider the following statements about 1. These are standards for ambient air
Green House Effect and Global Warming: quality set by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB).
1. The temperature surrounding the Earth
has been rising during the recent past is 2. The CPCB has been conferred this power
due to the ‘Greenhouse effect’. by the Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981.
2. A green house is a glass chamber in
which plants are grown to provide them 3. The measurement of air quality is based
warmth by trapping sun light. on eight pollutants, namely, PM10,
PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and
3. The phenomenon of heat build-up inside
Pb.
a glass chamber from the absorption of
solar radiation is called greenhouse Which of the statements given above is/are
effect. correct?
Which of the statement/s given above is/are (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1, 2, and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above 257. Fiscal drag means
(a) inability of the government to meet its
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(b) fall in aggregate demand of the economy 3. Masai is a pastoral tribe of Kenya and
when people move from lower to higher Tanzania.
tax brackets. Which among the above is/are correct?
(c) contradiction between fiscal and (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
monetary policy. (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3
262. Taiwan Strait connects
258. Which of the following form a part of the (a) East China Sea and South China Sea
capital receipts of the central government?
(b) East China Sea and Yellow Sea
1. Recoveries of loans and advances.
(c) South China Sea and Yellow Sea
2. GST receipts.
(d) East China Sea and Sea of Japan
3. External grants.
263. Which of the following countries is closest to
given below.
Cuba?
(a) USA (b) Bahamas
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
(c) Jamaica (d) Haiti

264. The Dzüko Valley is located at the borders of
financing fiscal deficit?
(a) Nagaland and Manipur
(b) Nagaland and Assam
(c) Nagaland and Mizoram
3. External debt
given below:
1. The glowing surface of Sun, that we see,
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
is called the photosphere.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Venus has the maximum diurnal range
of temperature and the shortest year.
3. Ganymede is the largest and heaviest of
HIV/AIDS.
all satellites in the solar system.
1. The last stage of HIV infection is known
4. Blue moon is a rare celestial
as AIDS.
phenomenon marked by the occurrence
2. AIDS/HIV is a non-curable but of the second full moon within one
preventable infection. month.
3. Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) is used as The correct statements are:
a measure to suppress the infection.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
266. Consider the following about the Tropical
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3
Marine type of Climate:
1. This type of climate is experienced along
261. Consider the following statements: the eastern coats of tropical lands.
1. The Kalahari Desert is situated between 2. The Trade Winds brings the rainfall.
the Orange and Limpopo River.
3. There is no month without rainfall.
2. Harmattan is a hot local wind which
blows from Sahara to Mediterranean.
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(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 4. It is an informal process and does not
(c) 1 and 2 (d) All of the above find a mention in “Rules of Procedure
and Conduct of Business” in Lok Sabha.
267. Consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. There are less amounts of water vapour
in low latitudes than in high latitudes. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4
2. The rate of evaporation is highest in hot, (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
dry and windy condition.
3. The capacity to hold moisture reduces 272. Consider the following statements about Sir
with increase in temperature. Syed Ahmed Khan: -
4. The temperature at which air gets 1. He stressed on the importance of
saturated is called Dew Point. modern scientific education for Muslims
Which of the above statements are not to advance their conditions.
correct? 2. He believed that Muslim society could
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4 move ahead only if rigid orthodoxy was
abandoned and pragmatism was
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 1 and 3
adopted.
Choose the correct statement/s from the
code given below:
273. GI tags are provided under the mandate of
which international agreements?
269. The phenomenon of El-Nino is associated (a) Montreal Protocol
with the:
(b) WTO TRIPS
(a) Agulhas Current
(c) Kyoto Protocol
(b) Benguela Current
(d) Beijing Declaration
(c) Humboldt Current
(d) East Australian Current
274. The idea of protection of monuments, places
and objects of national importance is
270. Which of the following is not a land locked enshrined in the
country? (a) Preamble
(a) Mongolia (b) Swaziland (b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Jordan (d) Cambodia (c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Duties
Zero Hour in the Parliament: -
275. The Chairman of which of the following
1. It is the first hour of every sitting in both parliamentary committees is invariably from
the houses of Parliament. the members of ruling party?
2. During this time, matters are raised (a) Committee on Public Undertakings
without any prior notice to the Speaker.
(b) Public Accounts Committee
3. It gives legislative freedom to Members
(c) Estimates Committee
of Parliament to address important
(d) Committee on Delegated Legislation
issues of public importance.

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1. FATF is the global money laundering (C) Western 3. Turkey
and terrorist financing watchdog. Kurdistan
2. FATF was established in 1989 by a
Group of Seven (G-7. Summit in Paris. (D) Eastern 4. Iraq
Which of the statements given above is/are Kurdistan
correct? Code:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
(c) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
277. Which of the following best explains ‘twin (d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
deficits’ in the economy?
(a) Fiscal Deficit and Current Account
281. Which of following statements is/are correct
Deficit
regarding ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme?
(b) Fiscal Deficit and Revenue Deficit
1. The scheme is being implemented by the
(c) Fiscal Deficit and Capital Account Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture
Deficit and Archaeological Survey of India.
(d) Fiscal Deficit and Budgetary Deficit 2. The scheme aims to bring synergy
among public sector companies, private
278. Which of the following statements is/are sector companies and corporate
correct with respect to the capital-output citizens/individuals to effectively
ratio? promote responsible tourism.
1. A higher capital-output ratio indicates 3. The project primarily focuses on
technological advancement in the providing basic amenities that includes
economy. cleanliness, public conveniences,
2. A lower capital-output ratio is desirable drinking water etc. in tourist sites.
in the economy. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 282. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
279. Which of the following countries are located 1. Stressed assets are loans on which the
in the Horn of Africa? borrower has defaulted or it has been
(a) Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia restructured.
(b) Tanzania, South Africa and Namibia 2. An NPA is a loan or advance for which
(c) Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Gabon the borrower has failed to repay the
principle or interest for a period of 90
(d) Tunisia, Algeria and Libya
days.
3. Restructured asset or loan are that
280. Match the following:
assets which got an extended repayment
Area Country period, reduced interest rate, converting
a part of the loan into equity, providing
(A) Southern 1. Iran
additional financing, or some
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combination of these measures.
(B) Northern 2. Syria Select the correct answer using the code
Kurdistan given below:

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(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 1. WPI tracks prices at the factory gate
before the retail level.
283. Which of the following may help in 2. WPI covers both goods and services.
controlling appreciation of rupee? Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Raising interest rate by RBI. correct?
2. Using forex reserve by RBI in exchange (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
market. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Providing incentives to exporters.
4. RBI raising funds through foreign 288. Consider the following statements:
currency non-repatriable (FCNR) 1. Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) is
deposits. the benchmark price that the sugar mills
Select the correct answer using the code must pay to the sugarcane farmers in
given below: order to buy sugar cane.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 2. FRP is announced every year by the
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 central government under the Sugarcane
(Control) Order 1966.
284. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
Gross Fixed Capital Formation: correct?
1. It refers to the net increase in physical (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
assets (investment minus disposals) (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
within the financial year.
2. It accounts for the consumption 289. India is a member of which of the following
(depreciation) of fixed capital, and also designated regions in World Customs
includes land purchases. Organisation?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Indo-Pacific region (b) Asian region
correct? (c) Asia-Pacific region (d) Eurasian region
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 290. World Investment Report is released by
(a) UNCTAD
285. Sunil Mehta Committee is associated with (b) World Economic Forum
(a) developing the cruise tourism in India. (c) UNDP
(b) bringing reform in coal sector. (d) IMF
(c) privatization of Air India.
(d) resolution of stressed assets. 291. Which of the following statements correctly
defines the term “Recession”?
286. Consider the following statements: (a) It is defined as the situation in the
1. GDP deflator is more comprehensive economy, which is marred by a negative
than Consumer Price Index inflation. growth rate of GDP for two or more
2. GDP deflator data is available on a successive quarters.
monthly basis along with GDP estimates. (b) It is defined as the situation in the
Which of the statements given above is/are economy, which is marred by a negative
correct? growth rate of GDP for four or more
(c) It is defined as the situation in the
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growth rate of GDP for six or more 295. Which of the following states border the
successive quarters. state of Telangana?
(d) It is defined as the situation in the 1. Maharashtra 2. Karnataka
economy, which is marred by a negative 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Odisha
growth rate of GDP for ten or more Select the correct answer using the codes
successive quarters. given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4
292. The Consolidated Fund of India is a fund in (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above
which
(a) All taxes collected by Union as well as
296. South Sudan touches which of the following
state governments are deposited.
set of countries?
(b) All money received by or on behalf of the
(a) Sudan, Central African Republic,
Government of India is deposited.
Uganda and Chad.
(b) Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda,
make equal contribution to this fund and
Central African Republic and Zaire.
out of this, all charged expenses are met.
(c) Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda,
(d) Savings of the Union and state
Tanzania and Central African Republic.
governments are deposited to meet
(d) Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and
unforeseen expenses.
Zaire.

297. Which among the following has the
Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI):
maximum number of national parks?
1. It is established under Wild Life
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Protection Act, 1972.
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
2. It is established under the Ministry of
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry (c) Assam
and Dairying. (d) Meghalaya
3. Rukmini Devi Arundale was its first
chairperson. 298. Which among the following International
Which of the statements given above is/are agencies publishes the "World Digital
correct? Competitiveness" report?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (a) World Economic Forum
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above (b) UNCTAD
(c) World Bank
294. Consider the following statements: (d) International Institute for Management
1. Gibraltar Strait separates the Iberian and Development (IMD)
Peninsula and Morocco.
2. It is the only outlet of the Mediterranean 299. Which among the following factors may
Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. possibly lead to depreciation in the value of
3. Catalonia region is located in Southern Rupee?
Spain. 1. Increase in Exports
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Outflow of FPIs
correct? 3. Decrease in remittances
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 given below:
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300. Ten Degree Channel is situated between- correct?
(a) Little Andaman and South Andaman (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) Little Nicobar and Great Nicobar (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Middle Andaman and North Andaman
(d) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar 307. Consider the following statements:
1. Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs)are located
301. Hambantota port lies in which of the within 10 kms around Protected Areas,
following countries? National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
(a) Sri Lanka (b) Myanmar 2. ESAs are notified by the MoEFCC under
Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
(c) Thailand (d) Maldives
correct?
border Ethiopia?
(a) Eritrea (b) Djibouti
(c) South Sudan (d) Uganda
1. The Western Ghats is spread over five
303. Tigray region in news lies in which of the
states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka,
following countries?
Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
(a) Somalia (b) Sudan
2. Gadgil report seeks to bring 37% of the
(c) South Sudan (d) Ethiopia
Western Ghats under the ESA zones.
304. Which of the following is the nearest port to correct?
Chabahar?
(a) Gwadar (b) Bandar Abbas
(c) Muscat Port (d) Kandla

1. Red Sandalwood is also known as Red
1. RCEP is free trade agreement in the Sanders.
Asia-Pacific region between the ten
2. Red Sandalwood is a native and endemic
ASEAN states and five of their FTA
to India and can only be found in the
partners.
southern parts of the Eastern Ghats.
2. RCEP is the first multilateral free trade
agreement to include China.
correct?
correct?
1. Equator passes through southern
Maldives.
1. Viability Gap Finance means a grant to
2. Maldives is not a member of
support projects that are economically
Commonwealth.
justified but not financially viable.
2. The VGF scheme was launched in 2004
correct?
to support projects that come under
Public-Private Partnerships.
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Sending the bill back to Parliament for
changes
311. Which of the following is true regarding the (c) Taking no action indefinitely on a Bill
concept on Equality before the law: (d) None of the above
1. It is a positive concept.
2. Rule of law means the absolute 315. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of
supremacy of ordinary law of land as his/her appointment:
opposed to the influence of arbitrary (a) Need not necessarily be a member of one
power of the ruler. of the Houses of the Parliament but
Which of the statements given above is/are must become a member of one of the
correct? Houses within six months.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) Need not necessarily be a member of one
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of the Houses of the Parliament but
must become a member of the Lok
Sabha within six months.
(c) Must be a member of one of the Houses
1. The President may, by writing under his
of the Parliament.
hand addressed to the Chief Justice of
Supreme Court, resign his office; (d) Must be a member of the Lok Sabha.
2. The President may, for violation of the
Constitution, be removed from office by 316. Which of the following Standing
impeachment in the manner provided in Committees of Parliament has no MP from
Article 68. Rajya Sabha?
3. The President shall, notwithstanding the (a) Public Accounts Committee
expiration of his term, continue to hold (b) Estimates Committee
office until his successor enters upon his (c) Committee on Public Undertakings
office. (d) All the above Committee.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 317. The Parliament can make law for the whole
(c) 3 only (d) None of the above of any part of India for the implementation
of international treaties
313. Which of the following emergencies can be (a) With the consent of all the states
declared by the President on his own? (b) With the consent of majority of the
1. Emergency due to external aggression or states
armed rebellion (c) With the consent of the concerned state
2. Emergency due to failure of the (d) Without the consent of any state
constitutional machinery in a state
3. Emergency due to threat to the financial 318. The proceedings in the Lok Sabha cannot be
stability or credit of India. conducted unless there is quorum. How this
Choose the correct code: quorum is ensured?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) The Speaker counts the heads at the
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above time of commencement of proceedings
at first session every day.
314. Which of the following statement correctly (b) The Parliamentary Secretary keeps
explains the term “Pocket Veto” of the record of attendance of members and
President? informs the Speaker about lack of
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(c) The attendance registered kept at the (a) Central Zoo Authority > Community
entrance is monitored. Conserved Area > Project Elephant >
(d) The lack of quorum is bought to the Project Tiger
notice of the Speaker by the members. (b) Project Tiger > Central Zoo Authority >
319. In case of Prorogation of House which Conserved Area
among the following lapse? (c) Central Zoo Authority > Project Tiger >
1. Pending notices Project Elephant > Community
Conserved Area
2. Pending motions
(d) Central Zoo Authority > Community
3. Pending Resolutions
Conserved Area > Project Tiger > Project
4. Pending Bills.
Elephant
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4
1. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is
a statutory body.
320. Consider the following statements: 2. It looks in issues of Convention of
1. A starred question is one to which a Biodiversity (CBD).
member desires an oral answer in the Which of the statements given above is/are
House. correct?
2. An unstarred question is one to which (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
written answer is desired by the
Member.
3. No supplementary questions can be
asked in the case of a Starred question.
Securities and Exchange Board of India:
1. It is a non-statutory body.
2. It regulates the credit rating agencies in
India.
321. Biological phenomenon where one plant correct?
inhibits the growth of another is called:
(a) Predation (b) Commensalism
(c) Parasitism (d) Allelopathy
326. Which of the following indicate/s situation

322. Consider the following statements w.r.t. of monetary policy transmission in the
Green Credit Scheme: economy?
1. It functions under the provisions of 1. The banks benchmarking their lending
Forest Rights Act, 2006. rates based on MCLR (Marginal Cost of
2. It addresses the concerns linked with funds based Lending Rate).
compensatory afforestation. 2. External benchmarking of interest rates.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below:
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327. Which of the following statements are (d) Quantum field has been commercially
correct? exploited completely.
1. Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)
involves holding financial assets from a 331. Which of the following sequences correctly
country outside of the investor's own. represents the order of ports from east to
2. FPI holdings can include stocks; west direction?
American depositary receipts (ADRs), (a) Bandar Abbas, Chabahar Port, Gwadar
bonds, mutual funds and exchange- Port, Kandla Port
traded funds. (b) Kandla Port, Gwadar Port, Chabahar
3. Unlike Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Port, Bandar Abbas
FPI consists of passive ownership. (c) Bandar Abbas, Gwadar Port, Chabahar
Select the correct answer using the code Port, Kandla Port
given below: (d) Kandla Port, Chabahar Port, Bandar
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Abbas, Gwadar Port
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
328. Which one of the following are the two 1. India is a party to the 1951 Refugee
organelles of the cell other than the nucleus Convention.
that also have DNA in them? 2. India is not a signatory to the New York
(a) Endoplasmic Reticulum and Lysosome Declaration for Refugees and Migrants.
(b) Mitochondria and Centriole Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Mitochondria and Chloroplast correct?
(d) Mitochondria and Golgi bodies (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
gravitational waves: 333. Which of the following countries does not
1. Gravitational waves are one of the claim sovereignty over Spratly Islands?
strongest forces of our galaxy this keeps (a) Malaysia (b) Vietnam
all celestial bodies in position. (c) Laos (d) Philippines
2. Gravitational waves was first detected in
2016 from the merger of neutron star.
334. Which of the following countries are located
3. LIGO are set up to observe the in the Horn of Africa?
gravitational waves.
(a) Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia
Choose the correct statements from the code
(b) Tanzania, South Africa and Namibia
given below:
(c) Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Gabon
(d) Tunisia, Algeria and Libya
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
335. Which of the following sequences correctly

330. Which of the following is false about
represents the order of countries from left to
quantum technology?
right?
(a) It explains the nature of energy and
(a) Cambodia–Vietnam-Myanmar-Thailand
matter.
(b) Myanmar-Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam
(b) It is used for making computers much
(c) Myanmar-Thailand-Vietnam-Cambodia
faster than super computers.
(d) Myanmar-Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand
(c) The technology can be used for
communications, chemistry, crypto-
graphy etc.
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336. Which of the following countries does not Which of the statements given above is/are
border Afghanistan? correct?
(a) Turkmenistan (b) Uzbekistan (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Tajikistan (d) Kyrgystan (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
337. Which of the following countries is not a 342. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
member of APEC? matched?
(a) India (b) China Term Description
(c) Japan (d) Vietnam 1. Letter of - It is a form of
undertaking bank guarantee
338. Consider the following statements regarding (LOU) under which a
RCEP: bank can allow its
1. It is the largest regional trading customer to raise
agreement. money from
2. India has recently joined RCEP. another Indian
bank's foreign
branch in the
correct?
form of a short
term credit.
2. SWIFT - It is a messaging
network for
339. Kankesanturai Port lies in securely
(a) Thailand (b) Myanmar transmitting
(c) Malaysia (d) Sri Lanka instruction of all
financial
340. Consider the following statements: transactions
through a
1. The Iran nuclear deal framework was a
standardised
preliminary framework agreement
system of codes.
reached in 2015 between the Islamic
Republic of Iran and US. 3. Nostro - It refers to an
2. Iran nuclear deal is also known as Joint account account that a
Comprehensive Plan of Action. bank holds in a
foreign currency
in another bank.
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 4. Buyer’s - A short-term
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 credit credit available to
an exporter from
overseas lenders.
1. The NSSF is administered by the
given below:
Government of India, Ministry of
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
Finance under National Small Savings
Fund Rules, 2001. (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
2. Funds collected under SSS are the
liabilities of the Union Government 343. Which of the following Conventions are
accounted for in the Public Accounts of related to International Arbitration?
India. 1. New York Convention
2. Geneva Convention

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3. ICSID Convention
Select the correct answer using the code 348. Consider the following statements regarding
given below: ‘Universal Service Obligation Fund’:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 1. The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Act,
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 2003 giving statutory status to the
Universal Service Obligation Fund
(USOF)
‘Advance Pricing Agreement’ (AP(A): 2. The Universal Service Obligation (USO
is raised through a 'Universal Access
1. An APA is an agreement between a tax
Levy’ (UAL).
payer and tax authority determining the
transfer pricing methodology. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
2. An APA can be unilateral, bilateral, or
multilateral. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. TRIFED functions under the
administrative control of Ministry of
Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.
345. ‘World Employment and Social Outlook’ is
released by which of the following agencies? 2. TRIFED is headquartered in New Delhi
and has a network of Regional Offices
(a) World Economic Forum
located at various places in the country.
(b) International Labour Organisation
(c) World Bank
correct?
(d) International Monetary Fund
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. When the interest rates rise, the bond (AII(B):
prices fall.
1. It is a multilateral development bank.
3. Higher fiscal deficit may lead to low
2. It aims to improve social and economic
bond yield.
outcomes in Asia only.
correct?
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

351. Fordo nuclear facility lies in
1. The index of global economic freedom is
(a) US (b) UK
released by the Fraser Institute.
(c) Iran (d) France
2. India is ranked at 105 in Economic
Freedom of the World 2020 report.
352. Bru tribe belongs to
correct? (a) Mizoram (b) Manipur
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Tripura (d) Meghalaya
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353. Consider the following statements: 1. Shola Grasslands are patches of stunted
1. Chandragiri River is also known as sub-tropical montane forest.
Payaswini. 2. Shola Grasslands are found in higher
2. Chandragiri River flows in Kerala and montane regions of South India..
Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
354. Consider the following statements: 1. Green List of IUCN is the first global
1. Willow Warbler is one of the longest standard of best practice of area based
migrating small birds that breeds conservation.
throughout northern and temperate 2. Green List is a program of certification
Europe. for protected and conserved areas.
2. Willow Warbler is frequently sighted in 3. India has two areas listed in the IUCN
India in winter season. Green List Areas.
Which of the above statement/s is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
355. Consider the following statements: 359. Consider the following statements:
1. Plasma therapy is a medical procedure 1. A wildlife sanctuary is defined by State
that uses the blood of a recovered Government via a Notification..
patient to create antibodies on those 2. Some restricted human activities are
infected individuals. allowed inside the Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Plasma therapy is medically known as area.
convalescent plasma therapy. 3. There is no need to pass an act for
Which of the above statement/s is/are alternation of boundaries of Wildlife
correct? Sanctuary.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
356. Consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above
1. Ecotone is a transition area between two
biospheres. 360. Consider the following statements about
2. Sere is an intermediate stage found in Ganges River Dolphin:
ecological succession in an ecosystem. 1. It has been recognized by the
Which of the statements given above is/are government of India as its National
correct? Aquatic Animal.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. Nearly 50 per cent of the total
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 population of Ganges River dolphins is
found in Bihar.
3. The Ganges river dolphins are nocturnal.

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Which of the statements given above is/are 369. Which Veda deals with medicine?
correct? (a) Atharva Veda (b) Yajur Veda
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) Sama Veda (d) Rig Veda
370. Who is said to have become the chief of the
361. The Ajanta painting belongs to which Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira?
period? (a) Jambu (b) Bhadrabahu
(a) Harappan period (b) Gupta period (c) Sthulbhadra (d) Sudharma
(c) Buddhist period (d) Mauryan period
371. Which of the following are the global
362. Which of the following animals was not satellite navigation systems?
known to the Indus Valley Civilization? 1. GPS 2. GLONASS
(a) Bull (b) Horse 3. Galileo 4. BeiDou
(c) Giraffe (d) Elephant 5. QZSS 6. NavIC
363. Who founded Pataliputra? given below:
(a) Udayin (b) Ashoka (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 1, 3, 5, 6
(c) Bimbisar (d) Mahapadmananda (c) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
364. Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang studied at 372. The RemoveDebris project is most closely
the University of related to
(a) Taxila (b) Vikramshila (a) Great Pacific Garbage Patch
(c) Magadh (d) Nalanda (b) Global Warming
(c) Solar storms
365. Between which of the following rivers was (d) Kessler’s syndrome
the ancient town of Takshasila located?
(a) Indus and Jhelum 373. With reference to neutrinos, consider the
(b) Jhelum and Chenab following statements:
(c) Chenab and Ravi 1. It is a subatomic particle with no
(d) Ravi and Beas electrical charge and a very small mass.
2. It travels close to the speed of light.
366. The ancient name of North Bihar was Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Vajji (b) Vatsa correct?
(c) Surasena (d) Avant (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
367. The language adopted for preaching in
Mahayana Buddhism was 374. Arrange the following electromagnetic
(a) Pali (b) Brahmi radiations in decreasing order of energy:
(c) Sanskrit (d) Prakrit 1. Gamma rays
2. Ultraviolet rays
368. Which one of the following scripts of ancient 3. X-rays
India was written from right to left? Select the correct answer using the codes
(a) Brahmi (b) Kharoshti given below.
(c) Nandnagari (d) Sharada (a) 1-3-2 (b) 2-1-3
(c) 1-2-3 (d) 3-1-2

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2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an
375. Which of the following correctly explains El Nino's impact on the monsoon.
'Quasar'? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) a highly magnetized, rotating neutron given below:
star that emits a beam of (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
electromagnetic radiation. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) bright distant objects that derive energy
from black hole at the cores of galaxies. 379. Consider the following statements :
(c) objects which are too large to be called 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCA(C)
planets and too small to be stars. to Reduce Short Lived Climate
(d) interstellar clouds that contain a very Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20.
high concentration of dust. 2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black
carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
376. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of Which of the statements given above is/are
the following to report on cyber security correct ?
incidents? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Service providers (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Data centres
3. Body corporate 380. Mediterranean Sea is a border, following
Select the correct answer using the code countries?
given below: 1. Jordan 2. Iraq
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only 3. Lebanon 4. Syria
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
377. Which of the following has/have occurred in (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
India after its liberalization of economic (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
policies in 1991?
1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased
381. Which of the following countries does not lie
enormously.
2. Share of India's exports in world trade
increased.
3. FDI inflows increased.
4. India's foreign exchange reserves
382. Which among the following are responsible
increased enormously.
for variation in insolation at the earth’s
surface?
given below:
1. Rotation of earth on its axis.
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Angle of inclination of sun’s rays.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Transparency of the atmosphere.
4. Revolution of earth on its orbit.
378. With reference to 'Indian, Ocean Dipole
(IO(D)' sometimes mentioned in the news
while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3
the following statements is/are correct? (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a
difference in sea surface temperature 383. Which of the following tribes are inhabitants
between tropical Western Indian Ocean of the North Eastern states?
and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
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1. Kuki 2. Moplahs Choose the correct code:
3. Khasis 4. Jaintias (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
5. Jarawas (c) 2 and 3 (d) All the above
(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 3 and 4 only 388. Consider the following statements:
(c) 2 and 5 only (d) All of the above 1. Chilika Lake is the largest Ramsar Site of
India.
384. Which of following statements is/are 2. Renuka Wetland in Himachal Pradesh is
correct? the smallest wetland of India.
1. Mauritius lies west of Namibia. Which of the above statements is/are
2. The islands of Mauritius are part of the correct?
Mascarene Islands. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. Pangolins are scaly-skinned reptile.
385. Gobi Desert lies in 2. Pangolins are nocturnal.
(a) China and Kazakhstan Which of the above statements is/are
(b) China and Kyrgyzstan correct?
(c) China and North Korea (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) China and Mongolia (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
386. Consider the statements. 390. Which among the following statement is not
correct?
1. The process in which sedimentary
fragments becomes compact to form (a) Kolleru is the largest fresh water lake of
rocks in called lithification. India located between the deltas of
Godavari and Mahanadi.
2. The process of metamorphism in which
rocks, grains or minerals get arranged in (b) Loktak lake is the largest fresh water
layers is called foliation. lake in north-east India.
3. The arrangement of different minerals (c) Vambanad lake is the largest lake in
into alternating thin to thick layers is Kerala
called banding. (d) The Tulbul project is a 'navigation Lock-
The correct statements are: cum-control structure' at the mouth of
the Wular lake.
(c) All the above (d) None of the above
1. POSHAN Abhiyaan is also known as
387. Choose the correct statements with
National Nutrition Mission.
reference to Drumlines:
2. POSHAN Abhiyaan is a flagship
1. Drumlins are smooth oval shaped ridge
programme to improve nutritional
like features composed mainly of glacial
outcomes for children, pregnant women
till.
and lactating mothers.
2. The stoss end of a drumlin is blunt due
to pushing by moving ice.
correct?
3. The long axes of drumlins are
perpendicular to the direction of ice
movement. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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2. IMAC was set up after 2004 Indian
392. Consider the following statements: Ocean tsunami.
1. Bonda tribe belongs to the state of Which of the statements given above is/are
Tripura. correct?
2. Bonda Tribe is one of the Particularly (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Global conference on criminal finances
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 and cryptocurrencies was launched in
the year 2016.
393. Consider the following statements: 2. The conference is an initiative of
1. Sea Sparkle promotes the growth of Interpol, Europol and the Basel Institute
microscopic algae called diatoms. on Governance.
2. Microscopic algae form the basis of the Which of the statements given above is/are
marine food chain. correct?
1. A cyclone is a system of winds rotating
394. SITMEX is a trilateral naval exercise clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
comprising of 2. An anticyclone wind rotates
(a) Singapore, India and Maldives counterclockwise in the Northern
Hemisphere.
(b) Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand
(c) India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
correct?
(d) India, Singapore, Thailand
395. Pare Hydro Electric Project is situated in
(a) Ladakh (b) Sikkim
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Arunachal Pradesh
1. National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a
statutory body.
396. Dikrong River is the tributary of
2. NGT is bounded by the procedure laid
(a) Teesta (b) Sutlej down under the Code of Civil Procedure.
(c) Brahmaputra (d) Beas Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. Information Management and Analysis (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Centre (IMA(C) is the nodal agency for
maritime data fusion.

SECTION – D
ANSWER KEY
THEMATIC
INDIAN POLITY & GOVERNANCE
1. c 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. d
6. b 7. d 8. b 9. b 10. d
11. b 12. b 13. c 14. b 15. d
16. c 17. c 18. a 19. d 20. a
21. a 22. d 23. b 24. c 25. b
26. c 27. c 28. b 29. b 30. b
31. b 32. a 33. b 34. b 35. b
36. c 37. d 38. b 39. b 40. b
41. b 42. b 43. b 44. a 45. d
46. b 47. c 48. a 49. d 50. d
51. c 52. c 53. b 54. b 55. c
56. c 57. b 58. b 59. c 60. c
61. b 62. b 63. c 64. d 65. c
66. d 67. d 68. c 69. d 70. c
71. b 72. c 73. c 74. c 75. d
76. a 77. c 78. a 79. d 80. c
81. d 82. b 83. b 84. c 85. a
86. d 87. a 88. c 89. b 90. c
91. b 92. b 93. b 94. d 95. d
96. a 97. c 98. d 99. c 100. c
101. b 102. c 103. d 104. c 105. a
106. b 107. d 108. d 109. c 110. a
111. d 112. b 113. c 114. a 115. a
116. b 117. a 118. c 119. d 120. b
INDIAN ECONOMY
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c 5. b
6. b 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. c
11. a 12. d 13. a 14. b 15. b
16. b 17. a 18. b 19. b 20. a
21. a 22. c 23. c 24. c 25. d
26. a 27. a 28. c 29. a 30. b
31. d 32. d 33. a 34. c 35. a

Answer – Key
36. b 37. b 38. c 39. b 40. b

41. a 42. d 43. a 44. b 45. a
46. a 47. b 48. b 49. b 50. a
51. b 52. c 53. a 54. c 55. a
56. a 57. b 58. c 59. b 60. b
61. d 62. c 63. a 64. b 65. d
66. d 67. c 68. a 69. b 70. c
71. c 72. b 73. c 74. d 75. d
76. b 77. c 78. c 79. b 80. a
81. b 82. d 83. d 84. d 85. c
86. d 87. c 88. c 89. d 90. b
91. b 92. a 93. c 94. d 95. d
96. a 97. a 98. a 99. c 100. a
101. c 102. c 103. d 104. c 105. b
106. a 107. c 108. c 109. c 110. a
111. d 112. d 113. d 114. a 115. d
116. a 117. a 118. c 119. c 120. a
GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY

1. a 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. a
6. b 7. c 8. c 9. d 10. a
11. d 12. a 13. c 14. d 15. a
16. d 17. c 18. d 19. d 20. b
21. b 22. c 23. b 24. c 25. d
26. c 27. a 28. b 29. c 30. c
31. c 32. c 33. d 34. c 35. c
36. d 37. c 38. a 39. d 40. c
41. c 42. c 43. b 44. b 45. a
46. d 47. c 48. c 49. b 50. d
51. c 52. a 53. c 54. c 55. d
56. b 57. c 58. b 59. c 60. c
61. b 62. d 63. d 64. c 65. b
66. a 67. a 68. c 69. c 70. a
71. d 72. b 73. b 74. d 75. b
76. c 77. b 78. d 79. d 80. b
81. c 82. c 83. d 84. b 85. d
86. a 87. b 88. c 89. c 90. a

Answer – Key
91. d 92. d 93. a 94. d 95. a

96. d 97. d 98. c 99. c 100. b
101. d 102. a 103. a 104. b 105. d
106. c 107. a 108. c 109. b 110. a
111. c 112. a 113. d 114. a 115. c
116. d 117. d 118. a 119. c 120. c
INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURE

1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. a
6. c 7. a 8. d 9. b 10. a
11. c 12. b 13. b 14. d 15. c
16. d 17. d 18. c 19. c 20. c
21. b 22. d 23. c 24. a 25. c
26. d 27. a 28. c 29. b 30. d
31. b 32. d 33. c 34. a 35. b
36. c 37. a 38. a 39. d 40. b
41. b 42. a 43. d 44. b 45. a
46. d 47. c 48. c 49. a 50. c
51. d 52. d 53. c 54. b 55. a
56. a 57. b 58. d 59. a 60. a
61. c 62. c 63. a 64. b 65. d
66. c 67. d 68. b 69. c 70. a
71. c 72. c 73. b 74. a 75. b
76. d 77. d 78. c 79. d 80. a
81. c 82. c 83. d 84. b 85. a
86. c 87. c 88. d 89. a 90. a
91. a 92. b 93. c 94. b 95. d
96. d 97. a 98. c 99. a 100. a
101. b 102. c 103. a 104. d 105. a
106. a 107. c 108. b 109. a 110. d
111. d 112. c 113. c 114. b 115. a
116. c 117. a 118. b 119. c 120. c

Answer – Key
CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. b 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. d
6. d 7. c 8. a 9. c 10. c
11. c 12. b 13. a 14. a 15. b
16. a 17. d 18. d 19. d 20. b
21. d 22. a 23. a 24. d 25. c
26. a 27. d 28. b 29. d 30. b
31. c 32. a 33. a 34. d 35. c
36. b 37. c 38. a 39. d 40. a
41. c 42. a 43. c 44. b 45. d
46. c 47. d 48. a 49. d 50. a
51. b 52. b 53. d 54. a 55. b
56. c 57. a 58. c 59. a 60. c
61. d 62. a 63. c 64. b 65. c
66. a 67. d 68. a 69. c 70. d
71. a 72. a 73. c 74. c 75. c
76. c 77. b 78. d 79. a 80. d
81. b 82. d 83. c 84. b 85. d
86. b 87. a 88. c 89. a 90. c
91. d 92. a 93. b 94. a 95. b
96. c 97. a 98. d 99. a 100. b
101. c 102. c 103. a 104. a 105. b
106. a 107. c 108. d 109. d 110. d
111. d 112. d 113. b 114. d 115. a
116. a 117. d 118. d 119. c 120. a
121. a 122. a 123. c 124. c 125. a
126. a 127. c 128. a 129. c 130. d
131. d 132. d 133. c 134. b 135. b
136. a 137. a 138. b 139. b 140. c
141. d 142. b 143. d 144. b 145. d
146. c 147. b 148. a 149. b 150. d
151. b 152. c 153. d 154. b 155. d
156. a 157. c 158. b 159. a 160. c
161. c 162. a 163. c 164. c 165. a
166. b 167. c 168. c 169. b 170. c
171. d 172. d 173. d 174. a 175. d

Answer – Key
176. a 177. c 178. d 179. a 180. b

181. d 182. b 183. d 184. d 185. c
186. a 187. c 188. c 189. a 190. c
191. b 192. d 193. a 194. c 195. d
196. a 197. c 198. a 199. a 200. a
201. a 202. c 203. d 204. b 205. c
206. d 207. c 208. c 209. c 210. b
211. a 212. d 213. b 214. c 215. b
216. d 217. d 218. a 219. b 220. d
221. c 222. b 223. b 224. d 225. d
226. d 227. b 228. a 229. a 230. a
231. c 232. c 233. a 234. c 235. c
236. a 237. d 238. a 239. c 240. b
241. d 242. a 243. b 244. b 245. d
246. c 247. c 248. a 249. d 250. d
251. b 252. d 253. c 254. d 255. a
256. c 257. c 258. a 259. a 260. d
261. c 262. a 263. c 264. c 265. c
266. a 267. d 268. a 269. c 270. c
271. d 272. c 273. c 274. b 275. c
276. d 277. a 278. c 279. b 280. d
281. a 282. b 283. b 284. a 285. c
286. c 287. a 288. c 289. c 290. c
291. b 292. a 293. a 294. a 295. c
296. a 297. d 298. c 299. c 300. d
301. c 302. d 303. a 304. c 305. d
306. c 307. a 308. b 309. a 310. b
311. b 312. d 313. c 314. c 315. d
316. c 317. a 318. c 319. a 320. b
321. a 322. b 323. a 324. c 325. a
326. a 327. d 328. b 329. d 330. a
331. c 332. c 333. b 334. b 335. a
336. b 337. c 338. d 339. b 340. b
341. c 342. d 343. c 344. b 345. a
346. b 347. b 348. b 349. c 350. a
351. c 352. a 353. b 354. d 355. c
356. a 357. c 358. c 359. b 360. c
361. c 362. b 363. a 364. a 365. c

Answer – Key
366. a 367. a 368. c 369. c 370. a

371. d 372. b 373. c 374. c 375. d
376. c 377. d 378. a 379. b 380. a
381. b 382. d 383. d 384. b 385. a
386. c 387. a 388. c 389. d 390. c
391. c 392. c 393. a 394. b 395. b
396. b 397. a 398. a 399. a 400. b
GENERAL STUDIES - FLTs

1. d 2. d 3. c 4. c 5. c
6. b 7. c 8. d 9. c 10. b
11. b 12. d 13. d 14. d 15. c
16. d 17. b 18. d 19. b 20. b
21. d 22. a 23. b 24. c 25. a
26. c 27. c 28. b 29. b 30. b
31. a 32. c 33. d 34. b 35. a
36. a 37. c 38. b 39. d 40. c
41. d 42. b 43. c 44. c 45. a
46. d 47. d 48. c 49. d 50. a
51. c 52. c 53. c 54. b 55. c
56. d 57. c 58. a 59. d 60. c
61. d 62. b 63. a 64. c 65. b
66. c 67. d 68. c 69. d 70. b
71. b 72. a 73. d 74. c 75. b
76. d 77. c 78. b 79. d 80. c
81. c 82. c 83. b 84. c 85. b
86. c 87. c 88. a 89. a 90. d
91. c 92. b 93. a 94. a 95. c
96. d 97. a 98. b 99. d 100. b
101. b 102. c 103. c 104. d 105. c
106. b 107. d 108. d 109. d 110. c
111. d 112. b 113. c 114. d 115. d
116. d 117. b 118. a 119. b 120. d
121. a 122. b 123. d 124. c 125. d
126. c 127. b 128. b 129. b 130. d
131. c 132. a 133. a 134. c 135. d

Answer – Key
136. a 137. d 138. c 139. c 140. d

141. c 142. a 143. d 144. b 145. d
146. d 147. d 148. c 149. c 150. a
151. c 152. d 153. d 154. d 155. b
156. c 157. d 158. d 159. d 160. d
161. a 162. b 163. c 164. d 165. d
166. d 167. d 168. d 169. c 170. c
171. a 172. a 173. c 174. a 175. c
176. c 177. a 178. b 179. c 180. b
181. a 182. b 183. b 184. a 185. b
186. c 187. b 188. c 189. c 190. c
191. c 192. d 193. b 194. d 195. b
196. a 197. d 198. b 199. b 200. a
201. a 202. c 203. d 204. a 205. c
206. a 207. b 208. b 209. b 210. c
211. d 212. c 213. c 214. b 215. a
216. c 217. a 218. b 219. c 220. c
221. a 222. d 223. d 224. c 225. d
226. d 227. c 228. c 229. c 230. b
231. b 232. d 233. d 234. d 235. d
236. c 237. b 238. c 239. b 240. c
241. d 242. b 243. c 244. a 245. a
246. b 247. a 248. c 249. d 250. b
251. a 252. d 253. d 254. c 255. d
256. c 257. b 258. d 259. d 260. d
261. c 262. a 263. d 264. a 265. c
266. d 267. d 268. a 269. c 270. c
271. b 272. c 273. b 274. c 275. c
276. c 277. a 278. b 279. a 280. c
281. d 282. d 283. d 284. a 285. d
286. a 287. a 288. c 289. c 290. a
291. a 292. b 293. c 294. b 295. d
296. b 297. a 298. d 299. c 300. d
301. a 302. d 303. d 304. a 305. c
306. c 307. a 308. d 309. c 310. a
311. b 312. c 313. d 314. c 315. a
316. b 317. d 318. d 319. c 320. a
321. d 322. b 323. c 324. c 325. b

Answer – Key
326. c 327. d 328. c 329. b 330. d

331. b 332. d 333. c 334. a 335. b
336. d 337. a 338. a 339. d 340. b
341. c 342. c 343. d 344. c 345. b
346. a 347. c 348. c 349. c 350. a
351. c 352. a 353. a 354. a 355. c
356. b 357. b 358. a 359. d 360. a
361. b 362. c 363. a 364. d 365. a
366. a 367. c 368. b 369. a 370. d
371. a 372. d 373. c 374. a 375. b
376. d 377. b 378. b 379. b 380. c
381. d 382. a 383. a 384. b 385. d
386. c 387. a 388. c 389. b 390. a
391. c 392. b 393. b 394. d 395. d
396. c 397. a 398. c 399. d 400. a

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