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GENERAL STUDIES
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1. Consider the following:
1. Trade winds
2. Temperatures
3. Salinity of Oceans
4. Rotation of the Earth
5. Revolution of the Earth
6. Landmass
Which of the factors mentioned above
are responsible for different
types/patterns of “Ocean Currents”?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2. Which of the statements given below
about MGNREGA are correct?
1. The wages for a week of work have to
be paid within 15 days of completion of
a work week, failing which the workers
should get compensation for each day‟s
delay.
2. Social Audit is statutorily mandated
under MGNREGA to monitor and
evaluate the works.
3. The scheme is implemented by the
block development office (BDO).
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
3. The Current Budget 2017-18 has
proposed to provide „infrastructure
status‟ to „affordable housing‟. In such
a scenario a developer can:
1. Avail long term finance at cheaper
rates from Banks and other Financial
Institutions.
2. Contribute towards the goal of
„Housing for All‟.
3. Become eligible for claiming tax and
subsidy incentives.
4. Get access to External Commercial
Borrowing (ECBs).
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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4. With reference to SardarVallabhbhai
Patel, which of the following statements
are correct?
1. He was the President of the Indian
National Congress‟s Lahore Session,
1929 in which the Resolution for
Fundamental Rights and Economic
Policy was passed.
2. He was the Chairman of the
Committees responsible for
fundamental rights, minorities, tribal
and excluded areas and provincial
constitutions.
3. He held the Home Ministry and
Information and Broadcasting Ministry
in the interim government.
4. He was bestowed with the title of
„Sardar‟ during Kheda Satyagraha
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
5. With reference to „Kitab-ul-Hind‟, which
of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. It was written by Ibn Battuta.
2. It was written in Arabic on many
subjects like philosophy, astronomy,
alchemy, weights and measures, social
life, laws and meteorology.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. With reference to our solar system,
which of the following statements are
correct?
1. All the planets revolve around the
Sun in elliptical orbits.
2. Venus is hotter than Mercury due to
high CO2 level.
3. All the four Giant Planets (Jovian)
have rings around them.
4. All planets revolve clockwise except
Uranus which revolves anti-clockwise.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 and 4 only
7. Consider the following statements
regarding „BetiBachaoBetiPadhao‟
Scheme:
1. It is under the Ministry of Women
and Child Development
2. The objective is to address declining
child sex ratio
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. What is a Gig economy?
(a) It is a commodity based economy
in which the country‟s growth is
dependent upon export of commodities.
(b) It is based upon full time workers
who rarely change positions and hence
focus upon a lifetime career
(c) It is a finance-centred economy
(d) It is based upon contractual work
and part time work
9. One Billion Rising (OBR) revolution is
about
(a) The eradication of acute poverty in
Asian and African countries through
multi stakeholder involvement.
(b) A movement against exploitation
of women and girls worldwide.
(c) Ending the abuse of children. It
involves action against child labour,
child pornography and other forms of
child exploitation.
(d) Pan-Africanism which is a
worldwide intellectual movement that
aims to encourage and strengthen
bonds of solidarity between all people of
African descent.
10. With reference to the energy received by
the Earth from incoming solar radiation
(i.e., Insolation), which of the following
statements are NOT correct?
1. Equator receives comparatively less
insolation than the tropics.
2. The Earth‟s surface receives most of
its energy from long wavelengths.
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Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
11. Consider the following statements
about the different meanings of „Swaraj‟
as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi:
1. Swaraj is intimately linked with
Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha
(adherence to truth).
2. Swaraj has two senses - one political
and one beyond the realm of politics.
3. Swaraj is something that requires
time and patience to acquire.
4. With determination, Swaraj could be
obtained easily and quickly.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
12. The scope of Article 21 got wider
interpretation by moving from
„procedure established by law‟ towards
„due process of law‟ - by which famous
Supreme Court case?
(a) KesavanandaBharti Case, 1973
(b) Menaka Gandhi Case, 1978
(c) Minerva Mills Case, 1980
(d) ShreyaSinghal Case, 2015
13. Which of the following Budget
documents are mandated by the
Constitution of India?
1. Finance Bill
2. Memorandum explaining the
provisions of the Finance Bill
3. Appropriation Bill
4. Macro Economic Framework
Statement
5. Outcome Budget
6. Demands for Grants
7. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
(b) 1, 2, 6 and 7 only
(c) 1, 3 and 6 only
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(d) None of the above
14. With reference to the National Small
Savings Fund (NSSF), which of the
following statements are NOT correct?
1. It is a pool of small savings scheme
run by the National Savings
Organisation.
2. Various schemes like Public
Provident Fund (PPF), Post Office
Savings, KisanVikasPatra, National
Savings Certificates and Senior Savings
Certificates comes under it.
3. SukanyaSamriddhi Account is also
managed under this fund.
4. NSSF is set up under Public Account
of India.
5. Government uses this fund as a
source for borrowing money.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) None of the above
15. With reference to earthquakes, which of
the following statements are correct?
1. All natural earthquakes occur in
lithosphere.
2. Earthquakes largely occur along the
converging plate boundaries.
3. Epicentre of earthquake always
remains over continents only.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
16. What was/were the formative
influence(s) on the philosophy of
Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Gandhiji was influenced by the 18th
century Pranami sect that advocated
the unity of faiths.
2. Gandhiji was influenced by the
theosophists.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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17. The dominant source of pollution due
to oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in urban
areas is
(a) Commercial Sector
(b) Energy use in Industry
(c) Power Plants
(d) Road transport
18. What would be the benefits of doing
away with the distinction between Plan
and Non-plan expenditure?
1. It will reduce the bias in favour of
Non-Plan Expenditure
2. Neglect towards maintenance
expenditure of capital asset will be
addressed
3. It will bring an ease in resource
allocation and its monitoring
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
19. Which of the following statements are
correct regarding atmosphere of the
Earth?
1. There is inverse lapse rate
(temperature increases with altitude) in
stratosphere due to ozone.
2. Radio waves transmitted from the
Earth are reflected back to the Earth
because of presence of electrically
charged particles in ionosphere.
3. Meteor showers happen in
mesosphere.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
20. Article 78 of the Constitution of India
describes the duty of the Prime Minister
towards the President of India. It shall
be the duty of the Prime Minister:
1. to communicate to the President all
decisions of the Council of Ministers
relating to the administration of the
affairs of the Union and proposals for
legislation.
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2. to furnish such information relating
to the administration of the affairs of
the Union and proposals for legislation
as the President may call for.
3. if the President so requires, to
submit for the consideration of the
Council of Ministers any matter on
which a decision has been taken by a
Minister but which has not been
considered by the Council of Ministers.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. Which of the following come under
fiscal consolidation?
1. Decreasing Debt to GDP ratio
2. Decreasing fiscal deficit
3. Consolidating revenue deficit
4. Increasing public expenditure in
creating capital assets to stimulate
growth
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
22. Which of the following statements with
regard to the speech of Mahatma
Gandhi at the opening of the Banaras
Hindu University are correct?
1. He charged the Indian elites with a
lack of concern for the labouring poor.
2. He asserted that the salvation of
Indians could only be attained through
the farmers.
3. He highlighted the plight of the
untouchables.
4. He promised to take up the cause of
the mill owners of Ahmedabad.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
23. Point Load Factor (PLF) in thermal
power stations is a measure of the
output of a power plant compared to
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the maximum output it can produce.
What are the main reasons for the
recent decade-low thermal plant load?
1. Sluggish industrial demand and
slowdown in broader economy.
2. Capacity addition is growing faster
than consumption growth.
3. Government programmes aimed at
conservation of energy and the
increasing shares of renewables in
overall energy mix.
4. The low availability of fuel for gas-
based thermal power stations.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
24. Why tropical cyclones are more
prominent in Bay of Bengal (BoB) than
Arabian Sea?
1. Lower salinity helps in more heating
of BoB‟s surface
2. Remnants of typhoons from Western
Pacific and South China Sea.
3. Arabian Sea is relatively cooler and
more enclosed.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
25. Consider the following statements
about the Salt March:
1. It was deliberately ignored by the
European media
2. It was widely covered by the
American and European press
3. It was the first nationalist activity in
which women participated in large
numbers.
4. It impressed upon the British the
urgent need to devolve more power to
Indians.
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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26. Which of the following statements is
NOT correct about Outcome Budget?
(a) The Ministry of Finance in
collaboration with NITI Aayog prepares
the Consolidated Outcome Budget for
all Ministries and Departments.
(b) It indicates actual deliverables
linked with outlays targeted during the
year.
(c) It is an integration of planning and
budgeting system in which all expenses
are justified for each financial year.
(d) It is a budgeting technique which
improves accountability of government
expenditure.
27. Which of the following statement(s)
is/are correct about a State Legislative
Council?
1. There is no provision for joint sitting
with a State Legislative Assembly.
2. The ultimate power vests in the State
Legislative Assembly.
3. The State Legislative Council cannot
reject or amend a Money Bill.
4. It is a revising body like the
RajyaSabha.
5. It is subordinate to a State
Legislative Assembly in all respects
unlike the RajyaSabha.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 3 only
28. Dolomite powder is applied in some
agricultural lands. The purpose of
applying it is to
(a) Increase the pH of the soil
(b) Lower the pH of the soil
(c) Increase the phosphorous content
of the soil
(d) Increase the nitrogen content of
the soil
29. Which of the following Resolutions were
passed in the Nagpur Session, 1920?
1. The program of Civil Disobedience
was endorsed.
2. The Indian National Congress
committed itself for extra-constitutional
mass struggle.
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3. The Provincial Congress Committees
were organised on linguistic basis.
4. Membership fee for Congress was
increased slightly to bear the cost of the
impending struggle.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
30. Which of the following statements are
NOT correct about NABARD?
1. It is the National Implementing
Entity (NIE) for Green Climate Fund,
UNFCCC (United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change).
2. It is the NIE for implementation of
adaptation projects under NAFCC
(National Adaptation Fund on Climate
Change) by Government of India.
3. The Long Term Irrigation Fund has
been set up under NABARD‟s aegis.
4. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure
Development Fund as well as Micro
Irrigation Fund are proposed to be set
up under NABARD.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) None of the above
31. What are the reasons behind
advancement of budget?
1. March Rush
2. Monsoon season
3. Distortion in public expenditure
4. Vote on Account
5. Ensuring rollout of the legislative
changes in the tax regime from start of
the financial year
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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32. Twin balance sheet problem in India is
about
(a) Rising NPAs of Banks and rising
debt of Corporates
(b) Rising NPAs of Banks and rising
debt of Government of India
(c) Rising debt of Government of India
and increasing liabilities of the RBI
(d) Increasing liabilities of the RBI
and rising debt of Corporates
33. With reference to Indian physiography,
which of the following statements are
correct?
1. The Central Highlands slope towards
the north and the north east direction.
2. The down thrusting of Malda fault
during the mid-pleistoceneperiod,
diverted the Ganga and the
Brahmaputra systems to flow towards
the Bay of Bengal.
3. The eastern coast has more number
of natural ports due to its emergent
coastal plain.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
34. Which of the following is NOT a
waterborne disease?
1. Typhoid
2. Hepatitis
3. Cholera
4. Dengue
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
35. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Article 370 of the
Constitution which grants special
status to Jammu & Kashmir:
1. The President of India is authorized
to extend Articles of Indian Constitution
to the State through a Presidential
Order.
2. The Residuary power belongs to the
Union.
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3. Fundamental Rights to property and
Fundamental Duties are applicable.
Which of the statements given above
are NOT correct about Jammu &
Kashmir?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
36. Consider the following statements with
respect to Khurda revolts, 1817 against
the British
1. It was a peasant uprising in Orissa
2. It was led by BuxiJagabandhu
3. It was outbreak of a rebellion in
which mostly Paiks (the warrior
community of Orissa) of Khurda had
ventured to root out the British rule by
armed rebellion.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
37. Which of the following natural hazards
is NOT hydro-meteorological?
(a) Snow avalanche
(b) Sea erosion
(c) Tropical cyclone
(d) Tsunami
38. Consider the following statements
about Urea:
1. 100% Neem coating is being done
including in imported urea
2. Had been misused to make synthetic
milk in the past
3. Neem coating has improved
productivity of sugarcane and rice
4. Urea now comes under Nutrient
Based Subsidy Policy
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
39. Which of the statements given below is
NOT correct about the „Electoral
Bonds‟?
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(a) A person wishing to donate to a
political party can purchase these
bonds from an authorized bank using
cheques or digital payment only.
(b) These bonds shall be redeemable
only in the designated account of a
registered political party.
(c) To issue these bonds, the
government has to amend the RBI Act.
(d) The identity of the donor will be
disclosed in the public domain.
40. Which of the following is the correct
sequence of occurrences of rivers from
Chennai to Kolkata when travelled by
road (shortest distance)?
(a) Penneru, Kaveri, Godavari,
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
(b) Krishna, Periyar, Godavari,
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
(c) Penneru, Krishna, Godavari,
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
(d) Penneru, Mahanadi,
Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna
41. Which of the following are common to
Buddhism &Jainism:
(i) Preaching in Pali - the language of
the common people.
(ii) Division into sects after the death of
Buddha &Mahavir
(iii) Support & Popularity among
VaishyasShudras
(iv) Complete rebuttal of meat eating
and belief in ahimsa
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below.
(a) ii and iv only
(b) ii and iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
42. Which of the following is enabled the
Constitution Assembly of India to enact
a Constitution of its own free will?
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Government of India Act 1935
(c) Indian Independence Act 1947
(d) Partition of India
43. When the Office of the President falls
vacant and the Vice-President acts a
President of India, then which of the
following statements is NOT correct?
(a) He enjoys all the powers and
immunities of the President.
(b) He is entitled to occupy the official
residence of the President
(c) As acting President he can be
impeached only in the same manner as
the President is impeached
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(d) None of the above
44. In which of the following forms of
government, the theory of separation of
powers is well founded?
(a) Parliamentary form of government
(b) Federal form of government
(c) Presidential form of government
(d) All the above
45. Which of the following can be best
considered as the meteorological
equator of the earth?
(a) Temperate Zone
(b) I.T.C Z
(c) Geographic Equator
(d) Magnetic Equator
46. Which of the following are correctly
matched?
Tribe Area
(i) Dongriakondh - Orissa
(ii)Toto - West Bengal
(iii)Meitei - Arunachal
Pradesh
(iv)Bo - Lakshadweep
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) i,ii and iii
(b) iii and iv
(c) i and ii
(d) ii,iii and iv
47. Consider the following statements
about same approaches to planning in
India before Independence
1) Bombay plan had emphasized on the
development of consumer goods
industries in India
2) Peoples plan had proposed
nationalization of all important
economic activities including
agriculture
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
48. In the context of an Ecosystem, Primary
Production is defined as
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(a) The amount of Biomass Product
per unit area over a time period by
plants during photosynthesis.
(b) The amount of oxygen produced
per unit area over a time period by
Plants during photosynthesis.
(c) The amount of inorganic matter
produced per unit area over a time
period by plants during photosynthesis.
(d) The amount of food produced per
unit area over a time period by all the
living organisms residing in that
ecosystem.
49. For Photosynthesis to take place:
(i) Chlorophyll is essential.
(ii) Water and sunlight are essential.
(iii) Oxygen is essential.
Select the correct answer
(a) ii and iii
(b) Only iii
(c) i and ii
(d) Only ii
50. Liquidity Trap is associated with the
situation when
(a) Central Bank is unable to increase
liquidity through higher money supply
(b) Higher money supply by central
bank creates a trap of inflation
(c) Equilibrium interest rate in the
economy does not respond to change in
money supply
(d) Equilibrium interest rate in the
economy responds sharply to change in
money supply
51. Deficit financing leads to inflation in
general, but it can be checked if-
(a) Government expenditure leads to
increase in the aggregate demand
(b) Only aggregate demand is increases
(c) All the expenditure is used for the
national debt payment only
(d) Fresh currencies are printed by the
government to fulfill its deficit financing
needs
52. Which light range is most effective in
photosynthesis?
(a) Blue
(b) Green
(c) Red
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(d) Violet
53. The exchange rate of a currency in its
forex market depend on:
1. Its current account deficit and the
fiscal deficit
2. The currency regime economy follows
for economy determination
3. Inflation, printing of fresh
currencies, levels of forex earnings
Codes
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
54. Bio-prospecting refers to
1. Exploring an area to measure its
richness of diversity
2. Conservation of biodiversity using
cryo methods
3. Extinction of species due to the
extinctions of its prey
4. Exploring molecular, genetic and
species-level diversity for products of
economic importance.
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only
55. When the Government starts
repurchasing its bonds from the public
before their maturity period, it means
(a) The Government is promoting an
„expansionist‟ monetary policy
(b) The government is trying to increase
the saving rate of the economy.
(c) The government is trying to check
the rising inflation.
(d) The Government is trying to promote
more credit creation by the banks
56. Which of the following communities
have NOT been accorded minority
status by the Union Government?
i) Buddhists
ii) Sikhs
iii) Parsis
iv) Jainas
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Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) i, ii and iii only
(b) ii, iii and iv only
(c) i, only
(d) None of these
57. In the Calcutta session of Indian
National Congress in 1906 four
resolutions were passed which played a
crucial role in the split of Indian
National Congress in the surat session
of 1907. Which of the following was the
subject matter of those four
resolutions?
i) National Education
ii) Swadeshi
iii) Self Government
iv) Annulment of partition of Bengal
Select the correct answers from the
codes given below:
(a) ii and iv only
(b) i, ii and iv only
(c) i, ii and iii only
(d) ii, iii and iv only
58. Which of the following were the main
weaknesses of the Moderate faction of
the Congress?
i) Narrow social base
ii) Lack of political faith in the masses
iii) The Government wanted the
Congress to concentrate on political
issues only rather than social issues.
iv) The Moderates felt the time was not
ripe for challenging the foreign power.
v) It was led by elite middle class.
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) i, ii, iii and iv only
(b) ii, iii, and v only
(c) i, ii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iv and v only
59. Which of following gases has the least
percentage (by volume) in dry air?
(a) Water vapour
(b) Ozone
(c) Argon
(d) Carbon dioxide
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60. To achieve which of the following
purposes, the provision of Uniform Civil
Code was included in the Constitution?
(a) To promote gender equality,
cutting across all religions
(b) To promote fraternity among the
people of India and strengthen national
integration
(c) To prevent the exploitation of the
religious sentiments of the people
(d) To codify and modernize the
various branches of the Indian legal
system
61. Which of the following is NOT full-
fledged Government(s)?
i) Minority Government
ii) Coalition Government
iii) Care- Taker Government
Select the correct answer form the
codes given below:
(a) i and iii only
(b) iii only
(c) i only
(d) i, ii and iii
62. The form of Oath and Affirmation to be
made by which of the following
Constitutional Office holders is the
same?
(a) Judges of the Supreme Court and
Attorney General of India
(b) Judges of Supreme Court and the
Comptroller and Auditor General of
India
(c) Attorney General of India and
Advocate General of a state
(d) Minister of state for the Union and
the Minister if a State
63. Which of the following statements
regarding “Vote on Account” is
CORRECT?
(a) Since it is a money matter it is
introduced and passed in the
parliament like a Money Bill
(b) It is passed in the Parliament only
in an election year
(c) It is considered to have been
passed when it is approved by the
LokSabha in the form of a resolution by
simple majority
(d) The President shall give hs assent
when it is presented to him
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64. The „Rohingyas‟ are living as a minority
community in which of the following
countries?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Myanmar
(c) Thailand
(d) Cambodia
65. Which of the following chemicals were
used as Chemical Weapons in the past?
i) Agent Orange
ii) Sarin
iii) Phosgene
iv) Mustard gas
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) iii and iv only
(b) i,ii and iv only
(c) i,iii and iv only
(d) i,ii,iii and iv
66. Consider the following statements:
i) Methane as a greenhouse gas is more
harmful than carbon dioxide
ii) Kyoto Protocol came in force in the
year 2005
Which of the above statements is/are
CORRECT?
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
67. Regarding „carbon credits‟ which of the
following statements is NOT correct?
(a) Each Certified Emission Reduction
is equivalent to one tonne of carbon
dioxide reduction.
(b) Carbon credits are interim
measures to provide funds to
developing countries to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
(c) The goal of carbon credit system is
to limit the increase of carbon dioxide
emission.
(d) The carbon credit system was
ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto
Protocol.
68. Consider the following statements:
i) Blue colour of the sky is due to
scattering of light by dust and water
droplets present in the atmosphere.
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ii) Reddish appearance of the sun
during sunset and sunrise is due to the
least scattered light reaching our eyes.
Which of the above statements is/are
CORRECT?
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both in and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
69. The term „Pietradura‟ has great
significance in Indian art and
architecture. This was greatly
supported by the Mughals. It refers to
which of the following?
(a) It is an art of musical notes
development
(b) It is an art of decoration with
stones
(c) It is an art of making sweets
(d) It is a traditional art of carpet
weaving
70. Which of the following were the major
recommendations of the Simon
Commission?
i) Abolition of diarchy
ii) Extension of responsible government
to the provinces
iii) Establishment of a federation of
British India and Princely States
iv) Continuation of communal
Electorates.
Select the correct answer from the given
codes below:
(a) i,ii and iv only
(b) ii and iv only
(c) i,ii and iii only
(d) i,ii,iii and iv
71. Consider the following regarding
Advocate General of a State:
i) The Advocate General of a State must
be qualified to be appointed as a judge
of High Court.
ii) The Advocate General of a State shall
not be more than 62 years of age.
Which of the above statement is/are
CORRECT?
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
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72. The subject of “Urban Local
government” is managed by which of
the following Ministries of Government
of India?
i) Ministry of Defense
ii) Ministry of Home Affairs
iii) Ministry of Urban development
iv) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) ii and iii only
(b) iii and iv only
(c) i, ii and iii only
(d) All the above
73. Which of the following bodies of India
have a quasi- judicial function?
i) CAG(I)
ii) Finance Commission
iii) Central Information Commission
iv) National Human Rights Commission
Select the correct answer from the given
codes below:
(a) ii and iii only
(b) i,ii and iii only
(c) i and ii only
(d) All the above
74. Which of the following languages have
been accorded “Classical Language”
status by the Union Government?
i) Kannada
ii) Malayalam
iii) Odiya
iv) Bengali
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) i,ii and iv only
(b) ii, iii and iv only
(c) i,ii and iii
(d) All the above
75. Which of the following rivers are shared
by India & Nepal?
i) Mahakali
ii) Lalbakeya
iii) Bagamati
iv) Kamla
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) i,ii,iii and iv
(b) ii,iii and iv only
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(c) i,ii and iii only
(d) i,iii and iv onl
76. which of the following statatements
regarding the „Tejaswini Project‟ are
incorrect?
1. The project is being implemented b
the Government of India with the help
from the World Bank
2.It seeks to empower the adolescent
girls with basic skills.
3.The project will be implemented all
over the country.
Choose the correct option:
(a) All the above
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
77. The theme of the National Science Day
2017 is
(a) Science and Technolgy for
renewable energy
(b) Science and technology for rural
poor
(c) Science and technology for farmers
(d) Science and technology for specially
abled persons
78. consider the statements regarding the
Indian Met Department:
1.It is an autonomous organization
under the Minisry of Science and
Technology.
2. It operates observation stations
across India and Antarctica.
3.It is one of the regional specialized
Metereological centres of WMO.
Which of the above given statement(s)
is/are correct:
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) All the above
79. Recently the bilateral exercise called Al
Nagah was held between
(a) India and Mongolia
(b) India and Nepal
(c) India and Yemen
(d) India and Oman
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80. The DRDO has recently developed the
interceptor missile Advanced Area
Defense (AAD). Consider the following
statements ;
1. It is a part of 2 layered ballistic
missile system developed by the DRDO
2. It is capable of intercepting the target
at an altitude of 40 to 50 km.
3. The two stage missile has solid and
liquid propellants.
Choose the correct answer;
(a) All the above
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
81. Which of the following statement
regarding the High Nitrogen Steel are
correct:
(a) It is a new class of allo with 1.9%
mass of Nitrogen in solid solution.
(b) It is non magnetic and also costs
less.
(c) It has only defense application.‟
(d) None of these are correct.
82. Recently „SWATHI‟ was in news. Which
of the following is coorect in this
regard?
(a) It is a RADAR developed by DRDO
(b) It is a rover developed by ISRO
(c) It is a newly developed GM Pulse
variety
(d) It is an initiative for development of
rural women
83. Which of the following are included in
the list of „priority pathogens‟ published
b the WHO?
1. E.coli
2. Pseudomonas
3. Proteus
4. Acinetobacter
5. Serratia
Choose the incorrect answer:
(a) All the above
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) None of these
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84. Leptospirosis is a
(a) Viral disease
(b) Fungal disease
(c) Bacterial disease
(d) None of these
85. Which of the following are part of the
UN WOMEN?
1.Division for advancement of
Women(DAW)
2. International Reasearch and Training
Institute for the Advancement of
Women(INSTRAW)
3.United Nation Development Fund For
Women (UNIFEM)
Choose the correct answer:
(a) All the above
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3
86. Consider the following statements
regarding Gangetic dolphins. Which of
the following is correct?
(a) They are present in Ganga,
Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers
(b) They are also found in Yangtze river
of China
(c) Being a reptile, they cannot breath
in the water.
(d) They are classified as endangered
under IUCN category.
87. Which of the following are the
components of Jal Kranti Abhiyan?
1. Jal Gram Yojana
2. development of model command area
3. Pollution abatement
4.Mass awareness.
Choose the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1,3 and 4
(c) All
(d) 2,3 and 4
88. Recently the NH 8 was in news. It
connects:
(a) Chennai and Bengaluru
(b) Vizag and Kolkata
(c) Mumbai and Delhi
(d) Kanyakumari and Varanasi
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89. The World Energy capital is
(a) Oslo
(b) NewYork
(c) Paris
(d)Houston
90. “Peace in the home” is an initiative by :
(a) Ministry of Social Justic
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Ministry of rural development.
(d) None of these
91. Recently PAU 1, F1861 and RS 2013
were in news. Choose the correct
statement:
(a) They are the recently discovered
habitable planets
(b) These are the new Bt cotton varities
(c) These are the NASA‟s future space
missions.
(d) They are UNGA resolutions
92. The theme for 2017 World Women Day
is:
(a) Step it Up for Gender Equality
(b) Women in the changing world of
work
(c) Planet 50-50 by 2050
(d) The equal and better halves
93. Recently the World Gold council was in
news. Which of the following are
incorrect in this regard?
(a) It is a market development
organization for gold industry.
(b) Its members are world‟s leading gold
mining companies
(c) It is headquartered in NewZork.
(d) None of these
94. Which of the following regarding
“Google Tax” are correct:
1. It is an equilisation levy b the Union
government only.
2. It came into force from June 2016.
3. It is levied only on the B2B
transactions
Choose the correct answer:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
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(d) All the above
95. Consider the following regarding the
International Cyanide Management
Code:
Choose the correct answer:
(a) It is manual published by ISIS for
sleeper cells
(b) It was developed by UNDP
(c) It lists best practices for gold mining
(d) None o these
96. Consider the following statements
reagarding Tipu Sultan:
1. He was the eldest son of Hyder Ali.
2.He introduced new coinage, new
lunisolar calendar.
3. He was also a pioneer in rocket
artillery.
4.He was killed in the Third Anglo
Mysore War.
Choose the incorrect answer:
(a) 1 ,2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 3 only
(d) 4 only.
97. ‟Operation Searchlight‟ was in news
recently. Choose the correct answer:
(a) It was an operation by India to
evacuate Indian from Sudan
(b) It was an UN operation to control
Ebola
(c) It was an operation b Japan to
search for space debris
(d) It was an operation by Pakistan.
98. Which of the following countr recentl
approved hindu Marriage bill:
(a) India
(b) Nepal.
(c) Pakistan
(d) Myanmar
99. Recently India‟s first floating solar PV
plant was installed at:
(a) Keibul Lamjo National Park
(b) Majuli Island
(c) Kayamkulam
(d) Bikaner