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1. Which of the following factors are correct in

growth of food producing economy in Ancient

India?

(1) The crucial role of iron implements in clearing

the thick vegetation cover of the Ganga Plains

from about 600 B.C. onwards. Cereals like rice,barley, wheat and millets were produced over

the wider areas of land.

(2) Buddhists insisted on the protection of cattle

and Suttanipata clearly states that they should

not be slaughtered because they constituted a

source of grain and strength. Thus the

preservation of cattle wealth for agricultural

purposes was encouraged

(3) The beginning of paddy transplantation.

(4) The rice producing economy was supplemented

by domestication and hunting of animals. Thiswas another major means of their economic life

and the source of livelihood. Archaeologists

have recovered large number of bones of cattle,

sheep, goat, horses and pigs from the number

of archaeological sites. Thus, the animals were

not only used for draught and the plough of

fields but a section of the society was also

probably non-vegetarian

Choose the correct option:

(a) 1,2 only (b) 1,3,4 only

(c) 1,2,3,4 (d) 2,3,4 only2. The issue of doing away with subsidies has been gaining

a lot of currency lately. Why do you think subsidies are

such a problem in India?

(a) Due to huge population,the amount to subsidies

is massive and far exceeds the limit of

Government treasury.

(b) Net National Product at Factor cost has

decreased due to large subsidies.

(c) Due to ineffective targeting the subsidies are

not effective

(d) Subsidies have led to Balance of Payments crisis

3. The ICOR(Incremental Capital Output Ratio) ofdifferent entities in given below

Z: 10 (2011) ; 12 (2010)

Y: 2 (2011) ; 1 (2010)

X: 40 (2011) ; 40 (2010)

Identify the correct option

(a) X is more efficient than Z in utilization of resources

(b) Y has improved its efficiency in 2011 compared to 2010

(c) Z has improved its efficiency in 2011 compared

to 2010

(d) X has improved its efficiency in 2011 compared to 2010

4. Match the List-I with the List-II.

List-I List-II

A. 1909 Act 1. Separate representation

for Muslims

B. 1892 Act 2. Debate and discuss the

Budget.

C. 1935 Act 3. Bi-cameral legislative at

the centre

D. 1858 Act 4. Secretary of state post

was established.

A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4(b) 2 1 3 4

(c) 1 2 4 3

(d) 3 1 4 2

5. Match List-I and List-II & correct the answer:

List-I List-II

1. Concurrent List A. U.S.

Constitution

2. Presidential Election B. Canada

Constitution

3. Advisory Jurisdiction C. Australia

of Supreme Court Constitution

4. Preamble D. IrelandConstitution

Code:

A B C D

(a) 4 3 1 2

(b) 4 1 3 2

(c) 1 2 3 4

(d) 2 3 4 1

6. The Doctrine of Immunity of Instrumentalities refers to :

(a) The immunity enjoyed by the Election

Commission through Constitutional provisions.

(b) The administrative Relations between theCenter and the states in a federal Set-up.

(c) The financial Relations between the center and

the federating units in a Quasi-federal structure.

(d) The Independence being enjoyed by CAG

through Constitutional provisions.


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7. Consider the following statements:

1. Tsunamis can be measured using a sophisticated

and complex mechanism called as DART

2. The most Tsunami prone area of the world is

situated at the convergence of the Indian and

pacific Ocean.3. In Indian Ocean the most advanced BPB recorders

are used because the Tsunami waves in this area

used because the Tsunami waves in this area have

very large amplitude and very small wavelength.

Which of the above are correct?

(a) 1& 2 (b) 1& 3

(c) 1,2 & 3 (d) Only 1

8. Which is correct in relation to tides?

(a) Spring tides are created due to gravitational pull

of the moon only.

(b) Neap tides are created due to Opposing effectsof the gravitational pull of Sun and moon

(c) Neap tides are created due to gravitational pull

of Sun and Moon

(d) At the formation of Spring tide Sun, Moon and

earth are placed at a right angle

9. Consider the following

(1) Catalytic converter

(2) Tall Chimneys

(3) Fig tree

(4) Celluose micron filters.

Which of the above will help in reduction ofatmospheric pollution

(a) 1 & 2 only (b) 1, 3 & 4

(c) 1, 2 & 3 (d) All of the above

10. Deforestation is major causal agent of

(a) Increased sunlight

(b) Increased grazegrazing area

(c) Weed control

(d) Soil erosion

11. Consider the following green house gases

(1) CO2

(2) NO2

(3) CH4Which one of the above would be the immediate

cause of Rice fields?

(a) Only 3 (b) 1 & 2

(c) 2 & 3 (d) 1,2 & 3

12. Indian Meteorological Department on its 137th

foundation day (15 January 2012), installed C-Band

Polarimetric Doppler Radar system at Mausam

Bhawan, New Delhi.

Consider the following statements:

(1) It works in the microwave range of spectrum

(2) Doppler radars are used in aviation, sounding

satellites, meteorology, police speed guns,

radiology, and bistatic radar (surface to air missile)

(3) It uses the Doppler effect which is an

established chemical phenomenon


(a) 1,2,3 are correct

(b) 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only 1 is correct

(d) 2,3 are correct

13. The following Committees recently submitted their

recommendation to concerned authorities. Match the

names with their relevant mandates.

Column 1

(A) Justice Dharmadhikari Committee

(B) Cabinet Committee on Security

(C) G.N. Bajpai Committee

(D) C R Sundaramurti Committee

Column 2

(1) Review of New Pension Scheme (NPS)

(2) Air India Merger

(3) Setting up of NCTC

(4) Overhaul of government accounting normsChoose the correct option:

A B C D

(a) 2 3 4 1

(b) 1 3 2 4

(c) 3 4 2 1

(d) 2 3 1 4

14. The North East Rural Livelihoods Project (NERLP)

will enhance the livelihoods of the rural poor,

especially women, unemployed youth and the

severely disadvantaged districts in

Mizoram,Nagaland, Sikkim , Tripura.Which of the following is incorrect regarding

NERLP?

(a) The Government of India and the World Bank

on 20 January 2012 signed an IDA credit of


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130 million US dollars to finance the project

called NERLP (North East Rural Livelihoods

Project), to empower rural communities in the

growth-deficient North East (NE) region to

improve their livelihood opportunities.

(b) The Project seeks to develop an institutional

platform for the communities, which will help

them link up with the private sector, public

sector, and civil society and to acquire the

institutional, technical, and financial capacity

needed for improving their livelihoods.

(c) The NERLP project is unique in the sense that

it has been envisaged as the first PPP welfare

scheme of Government of India

(d) The Project comprises four main components

viz. Social Empowerment; Economic

Empowerment; Partnership Development and

Project Management.15. Which of the following information cannot be

accessed by a layman under RTI Act, 2005 under

any and all circumstances?

(1) Information, disclosure of which would

prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity

of India, the security, strategic, scientific or

economic interests of the State, relation with

foreign State or lead to incitement of an offence;

(2) Information under Official Secrets Act,1923


(a) Only 1 is correct(b) Only 2 is correct

(c) Both a and 2 are correct

(d) Neither 1 or 2 are correct

16. Very recently the Cabinet gave its approval for

registering National Centre for Cold Chain

Development, NCCD. Consider the below mentioned

statements in this regard:

(1) India is the second largest producer of

horticultural commodities in the world.

However, a significant portion of the produce,

particularly perishables like fruits, vegetables,

flowers go waste due to post harvest losses. This

has been initiated primarily due to huge wastage

in Indian horticultural industry due to lack of

cold storage facilities

(2) The Prime Minister will be the chairman of NCCD


(a) Only 1 is correct

(b) Only 2 is correct

(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct


17. In light of recent spate of cases in sports related to

DOPING, consider the below given statements:(1) The use of banned performance-enhancing drugs

in sport is commonly referred to as Doping

(2) The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is

the national organization responsible for

promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the

doping control programme in sports in all its

forms in the country

(3) Increasing Red Blood Cells artificially

constitutes a form of doping

(4) The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is

an independent foundation created through a

collective initiative led by the InternationalOlympic Committee (IOC).

(5) Recently Lance Armstrong was stripped of his

Titles due to his involvement in doping.


(a) 1,2,3 and5 (b) 1,3,4, and 5

(c) 1,2,4 and 5 (d) 1,2,3,4 and 5

18. With regards to the recent order of Indian Patents

Office to allow indigenous manufacture of the drug

Nexavar , consider the following statements and

choose the correct option:

(1) Nexavar is also known as Sorafenib Tosylate

(2) The action has been carried out under TheIndian Patents Act 1970

(3) The action is in gross violation of WTO and

TRIPS rules

The correct option(s) are:

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 and 2

(c) 1,2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3

19. The Planning Commission recently gave the green

signal for schemes and projects in Majuli. worth

Rs. 116 Crores. Consider the statements and choose

the correct answer:

(1) Majuli is the largest river Island in the world

(2) The schemes and projects are to ensure the

social and economic development of the people

of the Island who are periodically displaced and

ruined by seasonal Floods

(3) The Island is in River Ganga


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Choose the correct answer:

(a) 1,2 and 3 are correct


(c) 1 and 3 are correct

(d) Only 1 is correct

20. The Prime Ministers Office (PMO) has an account or

channel on which of the following websites?

(1) Facebook (2) Twitter

(3) Youtube

The correct option(s) are:

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 and 2

(c) 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3

21. The decreasing amount, increasing demand and

increasing pollution from the fossil fuels have led us to

development of non- conventional fuel. In this regard

what are the objectives of Solar Sail Technology?

(a) To develop a long distant more useful transport

services by generating electric current from

maximum absorption of solar radiation.

(b) To develop such vehicles which can photolyse

water to generate hydrogen, to use it as a fuel

by maximum absorption of solar radiations

(c) To develop such space craft which can travel

long distances in space by gathering maximum

amount of solar radiation

(d) To develop satellites which gather data

regarding solar activities using non

Conventional fuel


(a) The lighter gases left behind during the Orbited

motion causes the formation of a comets tail

(b) The push generated by the gravitational force

& Centrifugal force causes the formation of a

comets tail.

(c) The presure exerted by the radiations of the sun

causes the formation of a comet's tail.

(d) The lack of atmosphere generates a density

dependent separation which causes the

formation of a comets tail.

23. In a light water reactor what is the role of light water

(a) As a moderator

(b) As a coolent

(c) As moderator & coolent both

(d) Reduce the pressure of chamber

24. Which of the following were objects of worship for

the Indus valley civilization ?

(1) Mother Goddess

(2) Tree Spirits

(3) Some Mythical Heroes

(4) Animal Worship(5) Mythical Beasts


(a) 1,3,4,5 only (b) 1,2,3,4 only

(c) 1,2,3,4 and 5 (d) 1,2,4 and 5

25. Which of the following is a wrong supposition

regarding urbanization in 5th and 6th centuries?

(a) The growth of monastic orders living

exclusively on alms and donations, presupposes

enough agricultural produce.

(b) The establishment of sixteen Mahajanapadas

along with their capital cities and standing armieswould not have been possible if agricultural

produce could not sustain non-agriculturists.

(c) The location of the capital towns of this period

having variety of crafts and trades inriver Valleys

with broad flood plains and on main trade routes

also presupposes some surplus food production

(d) There is ample archaeological evidence

regarding huge urban structures in this period

26. Consider the following situations:

(1) XYZ Bank was granting loan of Rs 50 for a

security of Rs 100.Then, RBI mandated thatmaximum margin of bank should be

25%.Consequently XYZ Bank started granting

loans of Rs 75 against a security of Rs 100

(2) RBI issues guidelines to Banks to extend credit

to agricultural activities

(3) RBI increases SLR

(4) ABC Bank regularly defaulted on SLR and

CRR requirements so RBI charged a penal rate

of interest on ABC Bank


(a) 1,2,3 are selective & qualitative controlmeasures

(b) Only 3 is qualitative control measure

(c) 3 and 4 are quantitative control measure

(d) 1, 2, 4 are quantitative control measure


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1. Indian citizens who stay abroad for employment

or for carrying on a Business or vocation or

any other purpose in circumstances indicating

an infinite period of stay abroad, is called an

NRI (Non-Resident India).

2. Indian citizens working abroad on assignment

with foreign Govt. agencies like UNO, IMF and

World Bank are not considered NRIs.

3. The OCI Overseas Citizen of India card is

similar to a PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) card

except that PIO cards are not granted for life

and PIO holders are required to register with

police / immigration authorities under certain

circumstances.

4. Officials of central and state Govt. and PSU

employee deputed abroad on temporary

assignment are not considered NRIs.Which of the following is/are correct:

(a) 1 only (b) 2, & 3 only

(c) 1 & 3 only (d) 1, 2 & 3 only

28. Study the following and choose the correct option.

A. First schedule 1. National Language

B. 2nd schedule 2. No. of seats allotted to

various states & UTs in

Rajya Sabha.

C. Fourth schedule 3. Emoluments, allowances,

privileges of the president

and governors etc.

D. Eight schedule 4. Name and Terr itor ia l

extent of states & UTS.

Code:

A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 2 1 3 4

(c) 4 3 2 1

(d) 3 4 2 1

29. Consider the following data regarding six month

average temperature ranges in two geographical areasMonth Month Month Month Month Month

1 2 3 4 5 6

Geo A

Temp Max (0C) 42 38 32 17 22 16

Temp Min. (0C) 28 23 16 15 12 08

Geo B

Temp Max (0C) 10 11 10 11 12 15

Temp Min. (0C) 08 09 07 08 09 10

The variation in temperature ranges in Geo A than

Geo B could be because of

(a) More convection in Geo B than Geo A

(b) More Radiation in Geo A than Geo B

(c) More convection in Geo A than Geo B

(d) More Radiation in Geo B than Geo A

30. Consider the following statements : -1) The President should, within five years from

the inauguration of the Constitutions and

thereafter on the expiry of every fifth year or at

such earlier intervals as he thinks necessary,

constitute a Finance commission.

2) The commission will consist of a chairmain and

four other members who are all appointed by

the President.

3) Finance Commission can recommend the

principles which should govern the Grant-in-

Aid of the revenues of the states out of the

consolidated fund of India.

Which of the following is/are correct with

regard to Finance Commission of India.

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3

31. Consider the following:

1. The Indian Independence Act abolished the

sovereignty & responsibility of the British Parliament.

2. The Independence Act, 1947 conceded the

Governor General and Provincial Governors

to act as constitutional Heads.

3. Govt. of India was known as Dominion andPakistan became a full-fledged independent Nation.

4. Both Indian and Pakistan derived their authority

from British Isles till their constitution were made.

Which of the followings is/are correct with regard

to Indias Independence Act?


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

32. Which of the following is / are correct

(1) There are high pressure belts at 30 350 longitudes

(2) Because of the low coriolis forces a high

pressure belt is created at the sub polar

temperate regions.(3) The thunderstorms are created due to the

unstability of the cold and humid air currents

of the upper atmosphere.

(4) The fog is created due to the condensation of

the unstable & relatively hot air currents.


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27. fuEu okD;ksaij fopkj djsa&1- dksbZHkh Hkkjrh; ukxfjd tks thfodksiktZu gsrq] fdlh

O;kikj gsrqvFkok fdlh vksj ms'; dh iwfrZgsrqfons'kksaesavfuf'pr le; rd jgrk gSNRI dgykrk gSA

2- ,sls Hkkjrh; 'kkldh; vf/dkjh tks fd Hkkjrh;

ukxfjd gS varjkZ"Vh; laxBuksatSlsUNO, IMFvFkokWorld Bank esadk;Zdjus gsrqfons'kksa esafuokl djrs gSaNRI ughadgykrs

3- OCI dkMZvkSjPIO dkMZyxHkx leku gksrs gSafdarq]PIO dkMZ/kjdksadks vkthou ughafn;k tkrk,oaPIO dkMZ/kjdks dks iqfyl vFkok izotZu vf/dkfj;ksadks le; ij lwpuk nsuh iM+rh gSA

4- dsUnzh;] jkT; vFkokPSU laLFkkvksaesadk;Zdjus okys ,slsvf/dkjh tks fons'kksaesafu;qDr gS]NRI ughadgykrs gSaA

mijksDr esa ls D;k lgh gS(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2] 3(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3

28. fuEu lwph dk feyku djksA. izFke vuqlwph 1- Hkk"kkB. nwljh vuqlwph 2- jkT; lHkk esafofHkUu

jkT;ksa,oa dsanz 'kkflrizns'kksadh lhVksadk vkoaVu

C. vkBohavuqlwph 3- jk"Vifr ,oajkT;ikyksadks nh;s tkuh okyh Hkks

D. pkSFkh vuqlwph 4- la?k o jkT; {ks=kskadkuke o foLrkj

dwV%A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 2 1 3 4

(c) 4 3 2 1

(d) 3 4 2 1

29. fdUghanks HkkSxksfyd {ks=kksads vkSlr rkikarj ds lanHkZesafuEu vkadM+ksaij ;ku nhft,

Month Month Month Month Month Month

1 2 3 4 5 6Geo A

Temp Max (0C) 42 38 32 17 22 16

Temp Min. (0C) 28 23 16 15 12 08

Geo B

Temp Max (0C) 10 11 10 11 12 15

Temp Min. (0C) 08 09 07 08 09 10

mijksDr HkkSxksfyd {ks=kGeo A vkSjGeo B esamRiUurkikarj dk izeq[k dkj.k D;k gS\(a) Geo B esaGeo A dh vis{kk vf/d laogu(b) Geo A esaGeo B dh vis{kk vf/d fodj.k(c) Geo A esaGeo B dh vis{kk vf/d laogu

(d) Geo B esaGeo A dh vis{kk vf/d fodj.k30. fuEu dFkuksaij fopkj djsa&

1- jk"Vifr ds }kjk lafo/ku ds vkjEHk ls ikap o"kZdh lekfIr vFkok mlls iwoZ tks mls lgh yxs fokvk;ksx dk xBu fd;k tk;sxkA

2- vk;ksx dk xBu jk"Vifr ds }kjk p;fur ,dv;{k ,oapkj lnL;ksa}kjk fd;k tkrk gSA

3- fok vk;k sx }kjk jkT;ks adks Hkkjr dh lafpr fufkds fofHkUu jktLoksa ls vuqnku ds vkaoVu dh

Lohfr iznku dh tkrh gSAfok vk;ksx ds lanHkZesamijksDr esals D;k lgh gS\(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1vkSj 2(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

31. fuEu dFkuksaij fopkj djsa\1- Hkkjrh; Lora=krk vf/fu;e us fczfV'k lEizHkqrk ,oa

nkf;Ro dks lekIr fd;k2- Hkkjrh; Lora=krk vf/fu;e 1947 }kjk xoZuj tujy rFkk

izkarh; xoZuj dks laoS/kfud izeq[k ds :i esaLohdkj fd;kA3- H kkjr ljdkj dks Mks fefu;u rFkk ikfdLrku

dk s ,d iw .k Z Lora =k jkT; dk ntkZ feyk4- Hkkjr o ikfdLrku nk suksa us lafo/ku cuus rd

fczVsu ls funsZf'kr gksuk Lohdkj fd;kAfuEu esals dkSu lk dFku lgh gS(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1] 2(c) dsoy 2] 3 (d) 2 vkSj 3

32. fuEu esa ls D;k lgh gS\1- 30&350 ns'kkarj ij mPpnkc okys csYV ik;s tkrs gSaA2- mi/q ohZ; 'khrks".k dfVca/h; {ks=kksaesadksfj;ksfyl cy dh

deh ds dkj.k mPpnkc okys csYV curs gSaA3- es?kxtZu o`f"V ijh ok;qeaMy esamifLFkr vfLFkj

BaMh ,oavknZz ok;qds dkj.k mRiUu gksrs gSaA4- /qa / dk fuekZ.k vfLFkj vkSj lkisf{kd xeZgokvksa

ds la?kuu ls gksrk gSA


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(a) Only 4 (b) 1,2 & 4

(c) 2,3 & 4 (d) None of these

33. According to Supreme Court of India, which of the

following fundamental rights, apart from article 14 and

21, form part of the basic structure of the constitution?

(a) Article 15 and 19 (b) Article 16 and 19

(c) Article 19 and 20 (d) Article 20 and 2534. Given the much discussed European Sovereign Debt

crisis many lessons and policy to developing

countries some policy implications have emerged.

With respect to developing countries some policy

conclusions are

1. Developing countries will need to rely less on

exports to the industrial countries and more on

their own domestic demand and South South trade.

2. In some cases, greater caution may be called

for in reversing stimulus policies. In other cases,

even greater prudence may be called for in

containing fiscal deficits and moderating theaccumulation of public debt.

3. Given the sharp rise in exchange rate uncertainty,

matching the currencies of foreign liabilities with

those of export proceeds and reserve holdings

will become even more important.

Which of the above said statement is /are correct-

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2& 3

(c) All the above (d) Only 1,2 & 3

35. Analyse the following statements , in regard to rise

of new religions(Buddhism, Jainism etc.) in 6th

century B.C;

(1) The Vedic religious practices had becomecumbersome, and in the context of the new society

of the period had become in many cases meaningless

ceremonies. Sacrifices and rituals increased and

became more elaborate and expensive

(2) Vaishyas disagreed with the Brahman

domination of society and the lower caste

position assigned to them.

(3) Buddhism and Jainism did not give much

importance to the notion of birth for social

status, they attracted the Vaisyas to their folds


(a) 1,2 only (b) 1,3 only(c) 1,2,3, (d) 2,3 only

36. Basel III is a comprehensive set of reform measures,

developed by the Basel Committee on Banking

Supervision, to strengthen the regulation, supervision

and risk management of the banking sector

Which of the following is wrong regarding Basel III

norms:

(a) Capital Conservation Buffer of 2.5 % is to

maintain cushion of capital for periods of

financial and economic stress

(b) Tier 1 capital would primarily consist ofcommon equity

(c) Total capital would primarily consist of Tier 1

capital

(d) Basel 3 explicitly specifies Risk Weighed Asset

limits.

37. When you observe a geographical area you find the

following things

(1) Hanging Valley (2) Gorges

(3) Sheep back gneiss (4) Alluvial fan

(5) Drumlins (6) Cirques

Which of the above would suggest that the observed

geographical area is a Glacier?

(a) 1, 2, 5 & 6 (b) 2, 5, 6

(c) 1, 2, 3 & 4 d) 1, 3, 5 & 6


1. Sulphur dioxide SO2, Nitrogen dioxide (NO

2)

2. Carbon monoxide, Ozone & SO2

3. Temperate Vegetation

4. Chloroflurocarbons

Which one of the above would be responsible for

yellow or Sulphur Showers.

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 & 4

(c) Only 3 (d) 1,2,& 339. Recently 100% FDI was allowed in Single Brand

Retail. Consider the following statements in relation

to this issue.

(1) Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

is the notifying authority in this regard.

(2) In respect of proposals involving FDI beyond

51%, the mandatory sourcing of at least 30%

would have to be done from the domestic small

and cottage industries which have a maximum

investment in plant and machinery of USD 1

million (appx Rs 5 crore).

(3) IKEA, a Swedish firm is the first big corporatecompany to enter the Indian market through this

route

(4) India has many foreign companies which own

less than 51% equity in Indian firms.


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33. mPpre U;k;ky; ds vuqlkj vuqPNsn 14 ,oa 21 dsvykok fuEu esals dkSu ls ewy vf/dkj lafokku ds ewyk;k x;k ,d O;kidlq/kj dk;Ze gS ftldk ms'; cSafdax {ks=k ds tksf[ke

izca/u dks lqn`


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(a) 1,2,3,4 are correct

(b) 1,2 and 4 are correct

(c) 1,2 and 3 are correct

(d) 2,3 and 4 are correct

40. Choose the incorrect statement regarding Seoul

Nuclear Security Summit:

(a) It was the second nuclear summit of its kind,the

first being in Washington

(b) It was attended by representatives from

INTERPOL

(c) It was not attended by states not party to Non

Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

(d) Nuclear Terrorism was a major topic of debate

at the Summit.

41. India has recently entered into a multilateral

agreement called SHADE with China and Japan.

Analyse the below given statements in this regard;(1) It is a pact to share data to achieve the most

efficient use of Naval Forces present in the

Indian Ocean Region.

(2) The initiative is known as the Shared Action

and Deconfliction (SHADE)

(3) It has been initiated due to recent spate of pirate

attacks in the Indian ocean.



(b) Only 1 and 3 are correct

(c) All 1,2 and 3 are correct(d) Only 1 and 2 are correct

42. Consider the following statements

1. Higgs Boson is the reference element to define

the density of any matter.

2. Higgs Boson directly defines the existence of

antimatter and hence can throw a light on Origin

of Universe.

3. Higgs boson is one of the elementary particle which

will bring some more explanations of gravitation

Which of the above is /are correct

(a) 1 & 2 Only (b) 2 & 3 Only

(c) Only 3 (d) 1 & 3 Only43. Name the monarch who had attended peace-time

cabinet meeting for the first time.

(a) Queen Elizabeth-II (b) King George V

(c) King George III (d) Queen Elizabeth I

44. Which of the following is NOT true for stationary

satellite of the earth?

(a) Its time period is 24 hours

(b) Its angular speed is equal to that of earth about

its own axis

(c) It is stationary in space(d) It revolves from west to east

45. Which of the following are some of the most

plausible theories for the decline of the Harappan

civilization :

(1) it was destroyed by massive floods

(2) the decline took place because of the shift in

the course of rivers and the gradual drying up

of the Ghgggar-Hakra river system

(3) barbarian invaders destroyed the cities

(4) the growing demands of the centres disturbed

the ecology of the region and the area couldnot support them anymore

(5) Mass Migration of Indus valley people to North Asia

(6) Financial bankruptancy due to drastic decline

in trade


(a) 1,2,3,4 only (b) 1,2,3,4,5 and6

(c) 1,2,3,4,5 only (d) 1,2,3,4 and 6

46. Choose the correct option:

(a) MIBOR(Mumbai Interbank Offered Rate) is

available to any customer of scheduled

commercial banks(b) Prime lending Rate is available to any customer

of Scheduled Commercial Banks

(c) A Teaser Rate is a permanent rate applicable to

any loan for which interest rate remains same

throughout.

(d) Adjustable Rate Mortgages which used Teaser

Rates were major cause to US subprime crisis


1. An Indian students goes to USA by paying Air India,

2. He earns some USD by doing part time job

3. He spends some parts of earnings in a shopowned by an NRI operation

4. By paying to US airlines he returns to India.

In the given example which of the above would

add to the Indian GNP?


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40. fl;ksy ukfHkdh; lqj{kk lEesyu ds lanHkZ esavlR; dFkudkSu lk gS

(a) ;g vius izdkj dh nwljk ukfHkdh; lEesyu gSAblds iwoZokf'kaxVu ukfHkdh; lqj{kk lEesyu gqvk FkkA

(b) ;g lEesyuINTERPOL vf/dkfj;ksadh mifLFkfresalEiUu gqvkA

(c) bl lEesyu esa mu lHkh ns'kksaus fgLlkughafy;ktks NPT ds lnL; ns'k ughagSA

(d) bl lEesyu dk izeq[k izlax ukfHkdh; vkradokn Fkk41. ^Hkkjr us lelkef;dh :i ls phu vkSj tkiku ds lkFk

SHADE uked cgqms'kh; le>kSrk fd;k gSA bl lanHkZesafuEu okD;ksaij fopkj djsaA1- bldk mi;ksx fgUn egklkxj esamifLFkr ukSlSfud 'kfDr;ksa

ds lEiw.kZmi;ksx ds fy;s lwpuk dk gLrkarj.k gSA2- ;g Shared Action and Deconfliction

(SHADE) dgykrk gSA3- bls gky gh esa fgUn egklkxj dh leqnzh ywVikV

dh ?kVukvksa ds dkj.k vkjEHk fd;k x;k gSAmijksDr esals D;k lgh gS(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1 vkSj 2

42. fuEu dFkuksaij fopkj dhft,&1- fgXlckslksu fdlh Hkh oLrqds ?kuRo dks ifjHkkf"krdjus okyk lanfHkZd rRo gSA

2- fgXlckslksu ds }kjk ,aVhesVj ds vfLrRo dks lhhrjg le>k tk ldrk gSA vr% ;g czk.k dhmRifk ds fo"k; esacrk ldrk gSA

3- fgXl ckslksu ,slk izkFkfed rRo gSA tks xq#Rokd"kZ.k dsfo"k; esaxgu fooj.k iznku dj ldrk gSA

mijksDr esals D;k lgh gS\(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3

(c) dsoy 3 (d) 1 vkSj 343. fuEu esals fdl jktk@ jkuh us ihl Vkbe dsfcusV lEesyu

esaf'kjdr dh gS(a) Dohu ,fytkcsFkII (b)fdax tktZV(c) fda x tktZIII (d)Dohu ,fytkcsFkI

44. iFoh ds fLFkj mixzg ds ckjs dkSu lk dFku vlR; gSA(a) bldk vkorZdky 24 ?k.Vs gSA(b) bldk dks.kh; osx iFoh ds viuh /qjh ij ?kweus

ds cjkcj gSA(c) ;g va rfj{k esa fLFkj gSA

(d) ;g if'peh ls iwoZdh vksj ifjek djrk gSA45. fuEu esa ls D;k gM+Iik lH;rk ds fouk'k ls lacafkr

Lohr flkar gSA1- ;g Hk;kud ck


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(a) Only 1,2 (b) Only 1,3 & 4

(c) Only 1,2 & 3 (d) Only 1& 4

48. Consider the following Statements.

1. The formation of Satpura Ranges and the Black

forest is an entirely different phenomenon.

2. The major newly formed folded mountainslike Alps & Himalayas are actually the

reasons of faulting on the sides of major

continents

3. The Greenstone Belts of Africa are the

indicators of the continental drift.

Which of the following may NOT be correct?

(a) 1 & 3 (b) 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 (d) 1 & 2

49. Which of the folowing statements regarding child

labour is/are correct?

1. Article 24 of the constitution prohibitsemployment of children below 14 years of age

in hazardous industries.

2. This article (24) is intimately related to a

directive principle of state policy covering

article 21-A

(a) 1 only (b) 1 & 2 only

(c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

50. Which of the following statement disagrees with the

Buddhist Principles?

(a) Buddhism laid great emphasis on the law of

karma. According to this law present isdetermined by the past actions. The condition

of a man in this life and the next depends upon

his own actions.

(b) Buddha preached nirvana, the ultimate goal in

the life of a man. It means the shedding of all

desires, and ending of sufferings, which finally

leads to freedom from rebirth. By aprocess of

elimination of desire, one can attain nirvana.

(c) Buddhism acknowledged the institutionalization

of caste hierarchy in the Indian society and

worked complimentary to it by absorbing andenshrining Brahamanical values

(d) An individual should pursue the middle path

and both severe asceticism as well asluxurious

life are to be avoided

51. GDP growth rate of India has shown a slight decline

recently. Analyse the following statements and

identify the correct statement.

(a) Lower rate is contributed by decline in the

income from Indian factors of production

employed abroad due to global recession(b) The real GDP at constant prices in 2011 is less

than real GDP in 2009.

(c) Decline can be partly, albeit in a small way,

attributed to depreciation .

(d) Lower rate can be partly attributed lower revenue

generation by foreign companies in India.

52. Consider on the following activities

1. Receiving gift from abroad

2. Electricity consumed by a firm

3. Dividend given by one firm to another

4. Production of vegetables by a person in hiskitchen garden during holidays.

Which statement / statements is /are excluded from

estimation of nation income? Select from the given

codes.

(a) Only 2 & 3 (b) 1& 4

(c) Only 4 (d) All the above


1. The size of the provincial legislative councils

was enlarged by including elected non-official

members in morly-Minto reforms.

2. Separate Representa tion for Muslim

Community was introduced in India council Act

1909.

3. The Legislative Councils were given the

opportunity to move resolution on Budget

4. No election method was introduced in the

central Legislative councils.

Which of the following is/are correct


(c) 1, 2, 3 only (d) 1, 3, 4 only

54. A well orchestrated crash on moon was done byNASAs Ebb and Flow gravity mapping satellite. The

lunar surface where the crash was made is named after:

(a) Sally Ride (b) Kalpana Chawla

(c) Sunita Williams (d) Goldschmidt


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48. fuEu okD;ksaij fopkj dhft,&1- lriq M+k jsat vkSj CySd iQkWjsLV dk fuekZ.k nks fHkUu

izf;kvksads }kjk gqvk gSA

2- fo'o ds izeq [k cfyr ioZr tSls fgeky; vkSjvkYil ioZr] egk}hiksads var ij gksus okys iQkYVdk izeq[k dkj.k gSA

3- vizQhdk dh xzhu LVksu csYV egk}hih; foLFkkiuds izeq[k ladsrd gSaA

mijksDr esals D;k lgh ughagS\(a) 1 vkSj 3 (b) 2 vkSj 3(c) dsoy 1 (d) 1 vkSj 2

49. cky Je ds lanHkZesa fuEu esals D;k lR; gS&

1. lafo/ku dks vuqPNsn 24 }kjk [krjukd dkj[kkuksaesacky Je dks izfr"ks/ djuk2. ;g vuqPNsn (24) vuqPNsn (21A) }kjk LFkkfir

fd;s x;s jkT; uhfr funs'kd rRoksals lacaf/r gSA(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2(c) dsoy 2 (d) mi;q ZDr esals dksbZugha

50. ckS flkarksads vuqlkj fuEu esa ls dkSu lk okD; lghughagS\(a) ckS /eZ deZ ij vf/d cy nsrk gSA blds

vuqlkj O;fDr dk orZeku mlds }kjk iwoZesafd;s

x;s dk;Zls izHkkfor gksrk gS fdlh Hkh O;fDr dhifjfLFkfr orZeku ,oaHkfo"; nksuksa esa mlds }kjkfd;s x;s dk;Zls fu/kZfjr gksrh gSA

(b) cq us fuokZ.k dks O;fDr dk vfUre ms'; crk;kgS bldk rkRi;Z leLr bPNkvksa dk R;kx vkSjd"Vksa ds fuokj.k ls gSA leLr bPNkvksa ds mUewyuls O;fDr fuokZ.k dh izkfIr dj ldrk gSA

(c) ckS /eZ us Hkkjrh; lH;rk dh o.kZO;oLFkk dksiwoZ :i ls Lohdkj fd;k gS ,oaikSjkf.kd czvkn'kksZads ijLij pyrs gq, flkar LFkkfir fd;sgSaA

(d) O;fDr ds lEiw.kZ vkn'kZe; Lrj ij LFkkfir gksuspkfg;s vFkkZr~lEiw.kZlk/qRo ,oa lEiw.kZfoykflrkdk ifjR;kx fd;k tkuk pkfg;sA

51. Hkkjr ds GDP o`f nj esafxjkoV ns[kh x;hA bl lanHkZesa fuEufyf[kr esals lgh dFku pqusA(a) oSf'od eanh ds dkj.k fons'kksaesafu;ksftr mRiknu ds

lk/uksa}kjk izkIr vk; dh nj esadeh(b) fLFkj ewY;ksaij 2011 esa okLrfodGDP 2009

dh rqyuk esa de gSA(c) ;g fxjkoV dqN gn rd #i;s ds ewY; esakl ds

dkj.k Hkh gqbZgSA(d) Hkkjr es afLFkr fons'kh dEifu;ksa }kjk jktLo mxkgh

Hkh blds fy;s mkjnk;h gS52. fuEufy[kr xfrfof/;ksaij fopkj djsa&

1- fons'kksa ls migkj dh iwfrZ2- ,d&iQeZ }kjk fo|qr dh [kir3- ,d iQeZ }kjk nwljs dks fn;k x;k ykHkka'k

4- ,d O;fDr }kjk NqV~Vh ds nkSjku vius x`g&ifjljesalCth dk mRiknbuesals dkSu&lk@ls jk"Vh; vk; dh x.kuk esa'kkfey ughagksrs&(a) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 4(c) dsoy 4 (d) mi;q ZDr lHkh

53. fuEu dFkuksaij fopkj djsa&1- ekysZ feUVks lq/kjksads vuqlkj] pqus x;s xSj ljdkjh

lnL;ksa lfgr izkarh; fo/ku ifj"knksa dks vk/kjc


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55. The synchronous satellite of the earth is the one

1. Which moves east to west in equatorial plane

2. Which takes 23 hours 56 minutes 4 sec to rotate

around earth

3. Which moves west to east in equatorial plane

4. Which is rotating at 36,160 km above the earth

surface

(a) 1,2 & 4 (b) 2,3 & 4

(c) 1 & 2 Only (d) 2 & 3 Only

56. Recently a huge financial scam i.e, LIBOR SCAM

attracted Worlds attention. More recently one of the

biggest bank of Switzerland on which the change of

scan has been proved and established has been fined

1.5 b$ for trying to rig global interest rates (LIBOR).

With respect to this event consider the following

statements and choose the correct answery using the

given codes

1. LIBOR is the average rate of interest based on

the rates quoted by 15 global banks in London.

2. It is one of the leading rate of interests which is

globaly applicable and also treated as reference rates.

3. The bank which has been find for rigging

LIBOR (1.5 b$) is UBS AG.

Codes

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Only 2 & 3 (d) Only 1 & 3

57. Consider following statements regarding o Nuclear

Reactor

1. Heavy Water is used in only those reactors

where Natural Uranium is used

2. In a Presurised light Reactor (PLWR) , the function

of Light water is to work as a coolent only.

3. In the Advanced Heavy Water Reacter (AHWR)

developed in India now a day, heavy water is

used because the disintegration of thorium

requires fast neutrons.

Which of the above is NOT correct ?

(a) 1,3 (b) Only 1

(c) Only 2 (d) 1,2

58. Analyse the following stipulations with regards toAsokas policy of Dhamma:

(1) The principles of Dhamma were so formulated

as to be acceptable to peoplebelonging to different

communities and following any religious sect.

(2) Dhamma stressed on dual toleration-it

emphasised on toleration ofpeople themselves

and also an toleration of their various beliefs

and ideas. There isa stress on the notion of

showing consideration towards slaves and

servants; there isstress also on obedience oelders; generosity towards the needy,

Brahmanas andSramanas, etc

(3) The policy of Dhamma also laid stress on non-

violence. Non-violence was to bepractised by

giving up war and conquests and also as a

restraint on the killing ofanimals

(4) Dhamma eventually crystallized into a full

fledged Buddhist Religion

(5) A group of officers known as.the

Dhammamahamattah were instituted to

implement and publicise the various aspects ofDhamma.


(a) 1,2,3,5 only (b) 1,2,3,4 and 5

(c) 1,2,4, and 5 (d) 1,2,3 and 4


1. Preamble cannot be enforceable in court of

Law,

2. 42nd Amendment Act inserted Socialist and

Secular words in the preamble.

3. Preamble is the product of objective resolution

passed and moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in theconstitutconstituent Assembly.

Which of the following is/are true about Preamble

of Indian Constitution?

(a) 1 & 2 only (b) 2 & 3 only

(c) 1, 2 & 3 (d) 1 & 3 only

60. Consider following statements

1. With every 34m Bar decrease in pressure

temperature decreases up to 20C

2. The weight is higher in the upper layers of the

atmospheres as compared to lower layers.

3. The relative content of Humidity, nitrogen andoxygen in lower atmosphere is higher.

Which of the above may be correct?

(a) Only 3 (b) 1 & 3

(c) Only 1 (d) 1,2 & 3s


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55. fuEu esa ls D;k ,d ledkfyd mixzg ds xq.k gSa1- og tks Hkw&ek;fed i"B ij iwoZls if'pe dh vksj pyrhA2- ftls viuk ifjiFk iw.k Z djus esa 23 ?k.Vs 56 feuV

vkSj 4 lSdsaM yxrs gSaA3- og tks Hkw&ek;fed i`"B ij if'pe ls iwoZdh

vksj pyrhA4- og tks iFoh ls 36160 fdeh- dh nwjh ij ?kw.kZu djrh gSAmijksDr esals D;k lgh gS\(a) 1] 2 vkSj 4 (b) 2] 3 vkSj 4(c) 1 vkSj 2 (d) 2 vkSj 3

56. gky esa^LIBOR* ?kksVkys us fo'o dk ;ku viuh vksjvkdf"kZr fd;k gS] bl lanHkZesa fLoVtjyS.M dk lclscM+k cSad nks"kh lkfcr gqvk gS&bl lanHkZesafuEu dFkuksaij fopkj djsa&

1- LIBOR yanu fLFkr fo'o ds 15 cM+s cSadksa}kjkfu/kZfjr vkSlr C;kt&nj gSA2- ;s oSf'od :i ls Lohr eq[; C;kt o lanHkZnjsagSaA3- bl ?kksVkys esa'kkfey cSad dk ukeUBS AG gS&(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3

57. ukfHkdh; fj,DVj ds lanHkZ esa fuEu dFkuksa ij fopkjdhft,&1- Hkkjh ty dsoy ,sls fj,DVj esami;ksx gksrk gSA tgka

izkfrd ;wjsfu;e dk mi;ksx fd;k tkrk gSA

2- gYdk ty PLWR esadsoy 'khryd dk dk;Zdjrk gSA

3- Hkkjr esa fodflr fd, tk jgsAHWR esaHkkjhty dk mi;ksx blfy, fd;k tkrk gS] D;ksafdFkksfj;e dks fo?kfVr djus ds fy, rhoz xfr dsU;wVkWu dh vko';drk gksrh gSA

mijksDr esaD;k lgh gS(a) 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1(c) dsoy 2 (d) 1 vkSj 2

58. v'kksd dh /Ee uhfr ij vk/kfjr fuEu dFkuksa ij fopkjdjsa&1- /Ee ds flkar bl rjg cuk;s x;s Fks fd lekt

ds lHkh oxksZa] /eksZa vkSj O;fDr;ksa}kjk vklkuh lsxzg.k fd;k tk ldsA

2- /Ee us O;fDr;ksa dh }Sr lgu'khyrk ij egRofn;kA ;g lgu'khyrk O;fDr;ksa vkSj muds vkn'kksZ anksuk sa ij leku :i ls FkhA blesa fuEuoxZ dsyksxks a tSls lsodksa dks ] lEeku nsus ij tksj fn;kAblus iwoZtk sa dh vkKk dk vuqikyu] nfjnzk s ds

izfr n;k vk Sj cz k.kk sa ,o a Je.kksa ds lEeku ijcy fn;kA

3- /Ee us vfgalk ij cy fn;k] ;q ,oa i'kqcfytSlh izFkkvksa esavfgalk vaxhdkj djus ij cyfn;k x;kA

4- /Ee okLrfod :i ls ckS /eZdk izeq[k :i cu x;kA5- /Ee ds izeq[k flkarksadks izpkfjr djus ds fy;s kEe

egkekR; ds in dk ltu fd;k x;kAmijksDr esa ls dkSu lk lgh gS&

dwV%(a) 1,2,3,5dsoy (b) 1,2,3,4 vkSj5(c) 1,2,4, vkSj5 (d) 1,2,3 vkSj4

59. fuEu okD;ksa ij fopkj djsa1- la fo/ku dh msf'kdk ds fo: U;k;ky; esavihy

ugha dh tk ldrh gSA2- la fo/ku ds 42osalafo/ku la'kks/u ds }kjk msf'kdk

esa lektoknh] /eZfujis{k] 'kCn tksM+s x;s gSaA3- la fo/ku dh msf'kdk izeq[k :i ls tokgj yky

usg: }kjk lafo/ku lHkk esaizLrqr fd;s x;s ms'kdkjh

izLrko ij vk/kfjr gSAHkkjrh; lafo/ku dh msf'dk ds lanHkZesamijksDr esals D;k lgh gS\(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2] 3(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3

60. fuEu okD;ksaij fopkj dhft,&1- ok;q eaMy esaizR;sd 34 ehyhckj nkc ds de gksus ij

yxHkx 20lsa- rkieku esadeh gksrh gSA2- ok;q eaMy dh ijh ijrksa esa fupyh ijrksa dh

vis{kk vf/d Hkkj gksrk gSA3- ok;q eaMy ds fupys Lrj ij vknzrkZ] ukbVkstu vkSj vkWDlhtu

dk lkisf{kd va'k vf/d gksrk gSAmijksDr esa ls D;k lgh gS\(a) dsoy 3 (b) 1 vkSj 3(c) dsoy 1 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3


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1. Forming a Dam

2. Crop rotation

3. Cultivating of short-term crops

4. EncouragingJhoom farming

5. Obstructions against the wind.Which one of the above will help in inducing soil erosion

(a) 1, 2 & 5 (b) 2, 3 & 4

(c) 3 & 4 (d) 2, 4 & 5


(a) All those gases which absorb infrared Radiations

are the reason for global climate Change

(b) Disturbances in tropical humidity will result

ultimately in flooding of Indian rivers

(c) The methane component of green house gases

Contributy to global warming is about 20%

Which of the above is / are Correct(a) Only 1 (b) 1 & 3

(c) 2 & 3 Only (d) all of above


1. Direct Sewage disposal in Sea and Oceans

helps in increasing micro flora biodiversity in

Oceans.

2. Direct Sewage disposal in oceans will decrease

the oxygen content of water

3. Direct sewage disposal will attract the micro

organism which help in enrichment of food for

the fishes and hence enrich the oceanbiodiversity.

Which of the following is / are correct

(a) 1 & 3 Only (b) Only 2

(c) 2 & 3 Only (d) 1,2 & 3

64. With regard to the recently approved National

Council for Senior Citizens , analyse the following

statements:

(1) The council will be chaired by the Minister of

Social Justice and Empowerment

(2) It will advise the Central and State governments

on the welfare of senior citizens

Choose the correct option:(a) Only 1 is correct




65. If a satellite is moving around a planet, it means that

its orbital motion is governed by the gravitational force

exerted by the planet on the satellite. This force generates.

(a) Only Velocity for the motion

(b) Only acceleration for the motion

(c) Both velocity acceleration for the motion

(d) None of the above.

66. Consider the following with respect to Super Critical

Water reactor

1. Heavy water act as a moderator and coolent in

its critical state.

2. Enriched Uranium is used as the fuel for such reactors

3. These kinds of reactors have high fuel

efficiency and simple design

Which of the above is correct

(a) 1 & 3 (b) 1 & 2

(c) 2 & 3 (d) All of the above

67. Which of the following statements are correct:(1) Asokas creation of the institution of the

Dhammamahamattas convincingly proves that

Asokas Dhamma did not favour any particular

religious doctrine. Had that been the case, then

there would have been no need for such an

office,as Asoka could have utilized the

organisation ofSangha to propagateDhamma

(2) A careful study of the Rock Edicts depicts that

Asoka wanted to promote tolerance and respect

for all religious sects and the duty of the

Dhammamahamattas included working for theBrahmanas and the Sramans.




(d) None of the above is correct

68. An oil spill has happened in Arabian Ocean near

Gujarat coast.The government acts quickly in interest

of the environment and gives out dredging and oil

soaking work to a company from Mumbai which

starts operations immediately. Analyse the following

stipulations and choose the correct option

(a) The spill is positive addition to GDP(b) The spill is positive addition to Green GDP

(c) The spill increases the value of green economy

since cleanup will warrant expenditure.

(d) The spill is a negative addition to GDP


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61. fuEu ij fopkj dhft,&1- cka / cka/uk 2- iQlyp.k 3- FkksM+s le; esamxus okyh iQly dks iSnk djuk4- >we [ksrh dks c


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69. Analyse the following statements and choose the

correct option

Statement A: Secondary sector involves

transformation of raw materials into final goods.

Statement B: Index of Industrial production focuses

on all three: primary, secondary and tertiary sectors

Statement C: India has shown tremendous growth in

tertiary sector

(a) Only B,C are correct

(b) Only A,B are correct

(c) Only A,C are correct

(d) Only A is correct

70. Which of the following is correct regarding the Cyclones?

(a) Temperate cyclones are found more

prominently & frequently in Northern

Hemisphere than on the southern hemisphere.

(b) At the equator, the possibility of formation of

tropical cyclone is much higher because of thelow coriolis forces.

(c) All of the tropical cyclone rain bands will have

torrential rains all around the year.

(d) Temperate cyclonic rainfall is created in the

same way like the North West monsoon of the

Indian Peninsula

71. Consider the following :

1. Planting up moreEucalyptus tree

2. Decrease in populationof tiger.

3. Decreased tourist trespassing

4. Conserved reproduction

Which of the above well help undirect conservationofBarasingha (Swamp deer) in Kanha National

Park.

(a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1, 3 & 4

(c) 2 & 4 (d) 2, 3 & 4

72. With regards to UNSC consider the following

statements:

(1) Non permanent members of UNSC have two

year terms

(2) Pakistan recently joined as non permanent

UNSC member

(3) India is already a non permanent member

(4) UNSC has 10 non permanent members

(5) UNSC has 4 permanent members


(a) 1,2,3,4,5 are correct (b) 1,2,3,5 are correct

(c) 1,2,3,4 are correct (d) 1,2,4 are correct

73. Very recently the Cabinet gave its approval for

registering National Centre for Cold Chain

Development, NCCD. Consider the below mentioned

statements in this regard:

(1) India is the second largest producer of

horticultural commodities in the world.

However, a significant portion of the produce,

particularly perishables like fruits, vegetables,

flowers go waste due to post harvest losses. This

has been initiated primarily due to huge wastage

in Indian horticultural industry due to lack of

cold storage facilities

(2) The Prime Minister will be the chairman of NCCD





(d) Neither 1 or 2 are correct74. Consider the following statements regarding Indian

Nuclear Programme

1. India is currently constructing a VVER 1200

type of Nuclear reactor at Kudankulam

2. In the thorium based reactor technology of India

Thorium-232 would be converted to Uranium-

233 which will produce more energy.

3. The KAMINI research reactor will help in

production of enriched Uranium-235 from Thorium.

Which of the above is /are correct

(a) 1 & 3 Only (b) Only2(c) 1 & 2 (d) 2 &3

75. Consider the following regarding JUNO mission

1. It is targeted to explore life on Jupiter

2. It is targeted to map atmospheric composition

and pressure gradient son the Jupiter

3. It is targeted to access the gravity and magnetic

fields of the Jupiter

Which of the above is correct?

(a) 1 & 3 only (b) 1 & 2 Only

(c) 2 & 3 (d) none of the above

76. Which of the following factors are responsible for

the spread of Buddhism:

(1) Emphasis on practical morality, an easily

acceptable solution to the problems of mankind

and a simple philosophy, attracted the masses

towards Buddhism.


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69. fuEufyf[kr dFkuksads vk/kj ij lgh fodYi pqusadFku (A) %f}rh;d {ks=k ds varxZr dPps eky dks

vafre mRikn ds :i esacnyk tkrk gSAdFku (B) % vkS|ksfxd mRiknu lwpdkad esarhuksa{ks=k 'kkfey gSAdFku (C)% Hkkjr }kjk r`rh;d {ks=k esa'kkunkj of

ns[kh x;h gSA(a) dsoyB, C lgh gSA (b)dsoyA vkSjB lgh gSA(c) dsoyA, C lgh gSA (d)dsoyA lgh gSA

70. fuEu esa ls D;k pokrksads lanHkZ esa lgh gS(a) 'khrks".k pokr mkjh xksykZesanf{k.kh xksykZ

dh vis{kk vf/d ,oaizeq[kr;k ik;s tkrs gSaA(b) Hkw&e; js[kk ij m".kdfVca/h; pokrksads cuus

dh laHkkouk vf/d gksrh gS D;ksafd ;gkadksfj;ksfylcy fuEu Lrj ij gksrk gSA

(c) lHkh m".k dfVca/h; pokr jsucS.M o"kZ Hkjewlyk/kj ckfj'k djrs gSaA

(d) 'khrks".k dfVca/h; pokrh o"kkZ dk fuekZ.k Hkkjrds mkj&if'peh ekulwu dh rjg gksrk gSA

71. fuEu ij fopkj dhft,&1- ;wdSfyIVl ds isM+ksa dk jksi.k2- ck?k dh la [;k esadeh3- i;ZVdksads vkokxeu ij jksd4- iztuu dk la j{k.kmijksDr esals dkSu&dkSu ls dkjd dkUgk jk"Vh; m|ku

esa ckjgflaxk ds laj{k.k esa lgk;rk djsxkA(a) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (b) 1] 3 vkSj 4(c) 2 vkSj 4 (d) 2] 3 vkSj 4

72. UNSC ds lanHkZ esa fuEu dFkuksaij fopkj djsa1- blds vLFkk;h lnL;ksadk dk;Zdky 2 o"kZls gksrk gSA2- ikfdLrku gky gh es alqj{kk ifj"kn~ds xSj lnL;

ds :i esa'kkfey gqvk gSA3- Hkkjr igys ls vLFkk;h lnL; gSA4- lqj{kk ifj"kn~esa10 vLFkk;h lnL; gSA5- lq j{kk ifj"kn~esa4 LFkk;h lnL; gS

lgh fodYi dk pquko djsa\(a) 1] 2] 3] 4] 5 lgh gSA(b) 1] 2] 3] 4 lgh gS(c) 1] 2] 3] 5 lgh gSA(d) 1] 2] 4 lgh gSA

73. gky gh esadSfcusV us jk"Vh; dksYM psu fodkl dsUnz dhLFkkiuk dh eatwjh nh gS bl lanHkZesa fuEu ij fopkjdhft;sA1- Hkkjr fo'o esa ckxokuh ls lacaf/r oLrqdk nwljk

lcls cM+k mRiknd gSA fiQj Hkh bl mRiknu dk

izeq[k fgLlk tSls 'kh?kz lM+us okys iQy] lCth]vkSj iwQy f"k mijkar gkfu;ksads dkj.k cckZn gkstkrk gS bldk izeq[k dkj.k Hkkjr esadksYM LVksjst{kerk dh deh gSA

2- NCCD ds v;{k iz/kuea=kh gksaxsAmijksDr esa ls D;k lgh gS(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) nksuksaesals dksbZugha

74. Hkkjrh; ukfHkdh; dk;Ze ds lanHkZ esafuEu ij fopkj

dhft,&1- Hkkjr dq M+kudqye esa VVER 1200 izdkj dsfj,DVj dk fuekZ.k dj jgk gSA

2- Hkkjr dh Fkksfj;e vk/kfjr rduhdh esaFkksfj;e232 dks ;wjsfu;e 233 esa ifjofrZr fd;k tkldrk gSA tks fd vf/d tkZmRiUu djsxkA

3- Hkkjr ds dkfeuh vuqla/ku fj,DVj esaFkksfj;e ls ifj"dr;wjsfu;e 235 ds fuekZ.k esalgk;rk feysxhA

mijksDr esa ls D;k lgh gS\(a) 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 2

(c) 1 vkSj 2 (d) 2 vkSj 375. JUNO fe'ku ds lanHkZ esafuEu ij fopkj dhft,&

1- ;g cgLifr ij thou ryk'k djus ds fy, msf';r gSA2- ;g c`gLifr ds ok;qeaMy dh lajpuk ,oankckarjksa

dks ekius ds fy, msf';r gSA3- ;g c`gLifr ij xq#Rokd"kZ.k ,oapqacdh; {ks=kksadks

ekius ds fy, msf';r gSAmijksDr esa ls D;k lgh gS\(a) 1 vkSj 3 (b) 1 vkSj 2(c) 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr esa ls dksbZugha

76. fuEu esals D;k ckS /eZds izlkj ds fy;s mkjnk;h gS1- ckS /eZdh O;ogkfjd uSfrdrk] leL;kvksa ds

izfr lgt ,oaLohdk;Zfujkdj.k ,oaljy flkarksaus tu lewg dks blds izfr vkdf"kZr fd;k


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(2) The ideas of social equality laid down in the codes

of Buddhism made many lay followers accept

Buddhism. Merchants(Vaishyas), accepted the faith

because they got due respect in this religion.

(3) The use of popular language (Pali) to explain

the doctrines also helped in the spread ofthereligion. This was because the Brahmanical

religion had limited itself so the use ofSanskrit

which was not the language of the masses.

(4) The patronage extended by kings was another

important reason for the rapid growth of

Buddhism.

(5) The institution of Sangha had helped to organise

the spread of Buddhism effectively.


(a) 1,2,3,5 only (b) 1,2,3,4 and 5

(c) 1,2,4, and 5 (d) 1,2,3 and 477. Due to global recession the US Federal Bank has

reduced the interest rates to historical lows and the

ECB in Europe is offering loans at near zero interest

rates while the Reserve Bank of India continuously

kept on increasing the interest rates.

Which of the following options is correct?

(a) US and Europe followed contractionary

monetary policy to arrest inflation

(b) India followed contractionary monetary policy

to stimulate growth

(c) US Europe and India followed expansionary

monetary policies to encourage growth

(d) India followed contractionary monetary policy

to arrest inflation.

78. Which of the following directive principles of state

policy was included in the constitution by the 42nd

constitutional amendment act 1976.

(a) The state shall strive to minimize the

inequalities in income not only among

individuals but also among groups of people.

(b) The state shall provide free legal aid and secure

equal justice for all.

(c) The state shall secure the participationi ofworkers in the management of industries.

(d) The state shall protect and improve the

environment and safeguard the forests & wild

life of the country.

79. Which of the following is correct?

(a) The Velocity of the Primary waves of the

earthquake is higher in Oceans than on land

that is why Tsunamis are created.

(b) The long seismic waves travels at maximum

velocity of 7.3 km /sec at 2889km depth of theearth

(c) The Velocity of the seismic waves is relatively

lower near to surface of the earth which suggest

that it is made up of graphite not Basalt.

(d) The secondary waves originated in the

earthquake of Sumatra was the major reason

for Tsunamis in Indian Ocean.

80. Which of the following is correct regarding National

Green Tribunal ?

(1) It is a statutory body

(2) The Tribunal shall not be bound by theprocedure laid down under the Code of Civil

Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by

principles of natural justice

(3) It will function under the chairmanship of

Justice Swatanter Kumar from January 2013

(4) National Green Tribunal suspended the POSCO

steel project in Orissa earlier this year.


(a) 1,2,3,4 are correct

(b) 1,2 and 4 are correct

(c) 1,2 and 3 are correct(d) 2,3 and 4 are correct

81. India recently extended for five years anti-dumping

duty on import of four Chinese products. Choose the

correct statements in this regard:

(1) The duty has been imposed to protect the

domestic industry from cheap imports.

(2) India has a trade deficit with China

(3) The Director General of Anti Dumping

(DGAD) is the notification authority in this

regard.

Choose the correct answer:(a) 1,2 and 3 are correct


(c) 1 and 3 are correct

(d) Only 1 is correct


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2- lkekftd lekurk ds ckS fopkjksaus vke lewg dksckS /eZds izfr vkdf"kZr fd;kA oS';ks us bl /eZdkikyu blfy;s fd;k D;ksafd mUgsabl /eZesalEiw.kZlEeku izkIr gqvkA

3- izpfyr Hkk"kk ikyh esa/kfeZd flkar dks le>kus

ls /eZ ds izlkj esalgk;rk izkIr gqbZD;ksafd oSfnd/eZds flkar izeq[k :i ls laLr esa Fks tks fdtulewg dh Hkk"kk ugha FkhA

4- izeq [k 'kkldks ds }kjk izkIr laj{k.k /eZizlkj dkizeq[k ek;e cukA

5- la ?k O;oLFkk ds fuekZ.k ds dkj.k /eZdk izpkjizHkko'kkyh rjhds ls fd;k tk ldkA

mijksDr esals D;k lgh gS\(a) 1,2,3,5dsoy (b) 1,2,3,4 vkSj5

(c) 1,2,4, vkSj5 (d) 1,2,3 vkSj477. oSf'od eanh ds dkj.k vesfjdk ds isQMjy cSad us C;ktnjks dks ,sfrgkfld njksa rd de fd;k vkSjECB us ;wjksiesa0 rd .k ds fy;s izLrko fd;k ogh Hkkjrh; fjtoZcSad(RBI) }kjk C;kt njksadks e'k% c


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82. Consider the following regarding the Launch

Vehicles of India

1. The second stage fuel system of GSLV-Mk-III

is based on VIKKAS engine developed by ISRO

2. The PSLV CA model has two strap on

boosters rather than six strap on boosters.3. The PSLV type of launch vehicles were

designed to launch INSAT type of satellites for

India.

Which of the above is / are correct

(a) 1 & 3 (b) Only 1

(c) 1,2, & 3

(d) none of the above.

83. What were the reasons responsible for the increase in trading

activity in the post-Mauryan period?

(1) Agriculture was now generating enough

surplus. It had created such social classes whichrequired varieties of items that could be

acquired only through trade.

(2) Agricultural produce was itself now an item of

trade because the majority of people living in

cities did not produce their own food.

(3) Both Buddhism and Jainism which had a large

following by now encouraged the accumulation

and reinvestment of wealth and trade was one

of the occupations held in high regard.

(4) There was a close relationship between the

traders and the Buddhist Samgha and Buddhistmonastic establishments were located at

important points along trade routes.The

expansion of urban centres meant that there was

a growing class of consumers for subsistence

as well as luxury goods


(a) 1,2,3 only (b) 1,2,3,4

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,3 and 4

84. A removal motion against a Judge of a Supreme

Court is to be signed by how many members of Lok

Sabha and Rajya Sabha before it is submitted to

speaker or the chairman respectively.

(a) 50 (Lok Sabha) & 10 (Rajya Sabha)

(b) 100 (Lok Sabha) & 50 (Rajya Sabha)

(c) 150 (Lok Sabha) & 100 (Rajya Sabha)

(d) 200 (Lok Sabha) & 150 (Rajya Sabha)


1. Conduction of Air Currents

2. Convection of Air Currents

3. Effects of Radiation on air currents

4. Effects of Coriolis force on air current

Which of the following may affect theformatun ofthe monsoon?

(a) 1, 3 & 4 (b) 2, 3, 4

(c) 1, 2, 4 (d) 1 & 4

86. Consider following with respect to aquaculture.

1. It is Culturing of fin fishes in salt water

2. It is Culturing of seaweeds and algae of salt

water in fresh water

3. It is done in the sea to reduce the oil splits and

polluting toxins

4. It is done to produce Vitamins,

Which of the above is correct?(a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 Only

(c) 1 & 4 (d) 2, 3 & 4


1. Emotional disturbances

2. Loss of night vision

3. Cardiac arrest

4. Sleeplessness

Which one of the above would be the immediate

effect of Noise pollution on Human Population?

(a) 1,3, & 4 (b) 2 & 3 Only

(c) 1 & 4 Only (d) All of the above

88. Consider the following with respect to radioactivity

of any compound.

1. It is dependent on the high binding Energy of

any element.

2. It is measured in Becquerels & Grey.

3. The naturally Occuring radioactive compounds

are highly fuel efficient.

Which of the above is NOT correct

(a) 1 & 3 (b) Only 3

(c) Only 1 (d) 2 & 3

89. Which of the following factors are responsible for

downfall of the Maurayan Empire?

(1) A Brahamanical reaction against the Buddhist

and Jainist policies of the Mauryan kings

(2) Pacifist policies of Asoka(Ahimsa) weakened the

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82. Hkkjr ds iz.kksnd ;kuksa ds lanHkZ esa fuEu ij fopkjdhft,&1- GSLV-MK-III ds f}rh; Lrj bZa/u esa bljks }kjk

fodflr fodkl batu dk mi;ksx fd;k tkrk gSA2- PSLV-CA esa 6 LVsi vkWu cwLVj dh txg 2 LVsi

vkWu cwLVj yxs gq, gSaA3- PSLV izdkj ds ;kuksadk fodkl Hkkjr esabulSV izdkj

dh mixzgksads iz.kksnu ds fy, fd;k x;k FkkAmijksDr esals D;k lgh gS\(a) 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) mijksDr esals dksbZugha

83. ekS;ksZkj dky esaO;kikj of ds fy;s fuEu esals D;kmkjnk;h FksA1- f"k bl dky esai;kZIr [kk|kUu mRiUu dj jgh Fkh

ftl dkj.k ls ,sls lkekftd oxksZdk fodkl gqvkftudh vko';drk fofHkUu oLrqvksaij vk/kfjr Fkh tksdsoy O;kikj ds }kjk lEHko Fkk

2- f"k ls mRiUu inkFkZ vc Lor% O;kikfjd oLrqFksD;ksafd bl dky esa'kgjksa es jgus okyh tula[;k"kd ughaFkhA

3- ckS ,oa tSu /eksZads izHkko ds dkj.k /u ,oaO;kikj dk laxzg.k ,oa iqufuZos'k ,d izfrf"Brdk;Zekuk tkus yxk FkkA

4- ckS la ?kksa,oaO;kikfj;ksaesa ,d varlHkU/ Fkk ,oa

izeq[k O;kikfjd ekxksZa ij gh vf/drj ckS /eZdsUnz LFkkfir FksA 'kgjh dsUnzksa ds foLrkj dk lh/k rkRi;Z;g Fkk fd miHkksDrkvksads ,sls oxZdkfuekZ.k gks jgk Fkk dsoy tks thfodksiktZu ds fy;sugha cfYd ds foykl fy;s Hkh miHkksx djrs FksA

(a) 1,2,3dsoy (b) 1,2,3,4(c) 1 vkSj3dsoy (d) 1,3 vkSj4

84. mPpre U;k;ky; ds U;k;k/h'k ds fo: ikfjr fd;kx;k vfHk;ksx Lihdj vFkok v;{k dks izLrqr fd;s tkusls iwoZ fdrus lnL;ksa ds }kjk gLrk{kfjr fd;k tkukpkfg;sA(a) 50 (Lok Sabha) & 10 (Rajya Sabha)

(b) 100 (Lok Sabha) & 50 (Rajya Sabha)

(c) 150 (Lok Sabha) & 100 (Rajya Sabha)

(d) 200 (Lok Sabha) & 150 (Rajya Sabha)

85. fuEu ij fopkj dhft,&1- ok;q /kjkvksadk lapkyu2- ok;q /kjkvksadk laogu3- ok;q /kjkvksa ij fofdj.k dk izHkko4- ok;q /kjkvksa ij dksfj;ksfyl cy dk izHkko

mijksDr esa ls dkSu&dkSu ls dkjd ekulwu ds fuekZ.k ijizHkko Mky ldrs gSaA(a) 1] 3 vkSj 4 (b) 2] 3 vkSj 4(c) 1] 2 vkSj 4 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 4

86. leqnzh f"k ds lanHkZesafuEu ij fopkj dhft,1- ;g fiQUu fiQ'k ds [kkjs ty esaikyu ls lacaf/r gSA2- ;g [kkjs ty dh lhchM vkSj leqnzh 'kSoky ds

LoPN ty esa ikyu ls lacaf/r gSA3- ;g leqnz esa rsy ds iSQyko vkSj iznw"k.kdkjh fo"kksa

ds fujkdj.k ls lacaf/r gSA

4- bldk mi;ksx foVkfeu ds mRiknu esafd;k tkrk gSAmijksDr esa ls D;k lgh gS(a) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1(c) 1 vkSj 4 (d) 2] 3 vkSj 4

87. fuEu ij fopkj dhft,&1- HkkoukRed mkstuk 2- jkf=kn';rk dk yksi3- n; pky dk #duk 4- vfunzkmijksDr esals dkSu&dkSu ls ekuo tula[;k esaofuiznw"k.k ds rRdkfyd izHkko gksaxsA(a) 1] 3 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3

(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 4 (d) mijksDr esals lHkh88. fdlh oLrqdh jsfM;ks /feZrk ds fo"k; esafuEu ij fopkj dhft,

1- ;g fdlh Hkh rRo ds mPp ca/u tkZij vkkkfjr gksrh gSaA2- bls cSD;wjy vkSj xzs esaekik tkrk gSA3- izkfrd :i ls ik;s tkus okys jsfM;ks /ehZinkFkZ

vf/d tkZ n{k gksrs gSaAmijksDr esals D;k lgh ugha gS\(a) 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 3(c) dsoy 1 (d) 2 vkSj 3

89. ekS;Zdky ds iru ds fy;s fuEu esals dkj.k FksA

1- cq ,oa tSu flkarksads fo: ekS;Zjktoa'kksadhoSfnd dk;Zokgh

2- v'kksd dh vfgald uhfr;ksads dkj.k jkT; dhlsuk 'kfDrghu gks x;h ftlls os vke.kdkfj;ksadk fojks/ ughadj ik;sA


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(d) None of the above is correct

90. With regards to Marginal Standing Facility analyse thefollowing options and choose the wrong statement:

(a) All Commercial Banks can borrow through MSF

(b) Only Scheduled Commercial Banks can borrow

through MSF

(c) MSF rate is 100 bps greater than Repo rate

(d) Banks can borrow only upto 1% of their NDTL.

91. Consider following in respect to ocean currents.

1. Ocean currents are affected due to shorelines

of the continents and low pressure belts

2. The California cold currents will flow in

anticlockwise from cold region to hot region.3. The north east monsoon drift is one of the

reasons for Occurrence of South west monsoon

in Indian peninsula.

Which of the following may be correct?

(a) 1 & 3 (b) 2 & 3

(c) Only 3 (d) none of the above

92. Consider following about photochemical smog.

1. Ozone is one of the Causal agents of

photochemical smog.

2. In equatorial regions it forms grey air

3. The major causal agents of photochemical smog

are aldehydes ketones produced from Burning

of fossil fuels.

Which one of the above is NOT Correct

(a) 1 & 3 (b) Only 1

(c) 2 & 3 (d) Only 2

93. The BRICS Trade and Economic ministers recently at the

BRICS Summit emphasized the need to resistprotectionist

tendencies. Which of the following qualify as a tool of

protectionist measures?

(1) Countervailing Duty(2) Anti Dumping Duty

(3) Grant of MFN Status

(4) Custom Duty

(5) Excise Duty

Choose the correct answer:

(a) Only 1,2,4 (b) 1,2,3,4 and 5

(c) Only 1 and 2 (d) Only 1,2 and 5

94. Consider the following with respect to Origin of life

on earth

1. The elements required for Origin of life wereCarbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen and

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