Upsc Prelim Csat 2014 Paper1 Gs

8/10/2019 Upsc Prelim Csat 2014 Paper1 Gs

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If the interest rate is decreased in aneconomy, it will

(a) decrease the consumptionexpenditure in the economy \

(b) increase the tax collection ofthe Government

JgJ increase the investmentexpenditure in the economy

(d) increase the total savings inthe economy*/-

Consider the following statements :

1. The President shall make rulesfor the more convenienttransaction of the business ofthe Government of India, andfor the allocation amongMinisters of the said business.

2. All executive actions of theGovernment of India shall beexpressed to be taken in thename of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements givenabove is /are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

Jcl) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statementsregarding a No-Confidence Motionin India :

1. There is no mention of aNo-Confidence Motion in theConstitution of India.

2. A Motion of No-Confidence canbe introduced in the Lok Sabhaonly.


(a ) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(& Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(--With reference to Neem tree,consider the following statements :

1. Neem oil can be used as apesticide to control theproliferation of some speciesof insects and mites.

2. Neem seeds are used in themanufacture of biofuels andhospital detergents.

3. Neem oil has applications inpharmaceutical industry.


(a ) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(dj> 1, 2 an d 3

Which one of the following is theprocess involved in photosynthesis?

(a) Potential energy is released toform free energy

(p) Free energy is converted intopotential energy and stored

(c) Food is oxidized to releasecarbon dioxide and water

(d) Oxygen is taken, an d carbondioxide and water vapour aregiven out

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J5r?In addition to fingerprint scanning,which of the following can be usedin the biometric identification of aperson?

1 Iris scanning2. Retinal scanning

3. Voice recognition

Select the correct answer using thecode given below.

(a) 1 only

(b ) 2 an d 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

/'d,) 1, 2 and 3

7. Which of the following statements

is/are correct regarding vegetativepropagation of plants?

1. Vegetative propagation

produces clonal population.2. Vegetative propagation helps

in eliminating the virus.

3. Vegetative propagation can bepracticed most of the year.


(a) 1 only

(b ) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d ) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following pairs is/arecorrectly matched?

Spacecraft

1. Cassini-Huygens

2. Messenger

3. Voyager 1 and 2

Purpose

Orbiting theVenus andtransmittingdata to theEarth

Mapping andinvestigatingthe Mercury

Exploring theouter solarsystem


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

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following pairs :Region

1. Kinnaur

2. Mewat

3. Coromandel

Well-known forthe production of

Areca nut

Mango

Soya bean

Which of the above pairs is/ arecorrectly matched?

(a ) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None

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J 6. Which of the following is/are theexample/ examples of chemicalchange?

1 Crystallization of sodiumchloride6?

2. Melting of ice


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10. Consider the following towns of India :

1. Bhadrachalam2. Chanderi

3. Kancheepuram4. Karnaljf

Which of the above are famousfor the production of traditionalsarees/ fabric?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(&} 1, 2 and 3

(d ) 1 ,3 an d 4.

17 . Consider the following pairs :

National Cities connected

Highway1. NH 4 : Chennai an d

Hyderabad

2. NH 6 : Mumbai andKolkata

3. NH 15 : Ahmedabad and

JodhpurWhich of the above pairs is/arecorrectly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None

Consider the following internationalagreements :

1. The International Treaty onPlant Genetic Resources forFood and Agriculture

2. The United Nations Conventionto Combat Desertification

3. The World Heritage Convention

Which of the above has /have abearing o n the biodiversity?

(g) 1 an d 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d ) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements

regarding 'Earth Hour' :1. It is an initiative of UNEP an d

UNESCO.

2. It is a movement in which theparticipants switch off thelights for one hour on a certainday every year.

3. I t is a move me nt to raise theawareness about the climatechange and the need to savethe planet.


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b ) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

1 ,2 and 3

20 . Which one of the following is thecorrect sequence of a food chain?

(a) Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings

(b) Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings

(c) Diatoms-Herrings-Crustaceans

(d ) Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms

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21. What are the significances of apractical approach to sugarcaneproduction known as 'SustainableSugarcane Initiative'?

1. Seed cost is very low in thiscompared to the conventionalmethod of cultivation.

2 . Drip irrigation can be practicedvery effectively in this.

3. There is no application ofchemical / inorganic fertilizersa t a ll in this.

4. The scope for intercroppingis more in this compared tothe conventional method ofcultivation.


(a ) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

22 . If a wetland of internationalimportance is brought under the'Montreux Record', what does itimply?

(a) Changes in ecological character

have occurred, are occurringor are likely to occur in thewetland as a resu lt of humaninterference

(b) The country in which thewetland is located shouldenact a law to prohibit any

human activity within fivekilometres from the edge of thewetland

(c) The survival of the wetlanddepends on the culturalpractices and traditions ofcertain communities living inits vicinity and therefore the

cultural diversity thereinshould no t be destroyed

(d) It is given the status of WorldHeritage Site'

Which one of the following pairsof islands is separated from eachother by the Ten Degree Channel'?

(a) Andaman and Nicobar

[pf Nicobar and Sumatra

(c) Maldives and Lakshadweep

(d) Sumatra and Java

24 . Consider the following pairs :

Programme/ Project

1 Drought-ProneArea Programme

2. Desert DevelopmentProgramme

3. National WatershedDevelopment Projectfor Rainfed Areas

Ministry

Ministry ofAgriculture

Ministry ofEnvironmentand Forests

Ministryof RuralDevelopment

Which of the above pairs is/ arecorrectly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None

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With reference to Bombay NaturalHistoiy Society (BNHS), considerthe following statements :

1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of

Environment and Forests.2. It strives to conserve nature

through action-based research,education and publicawareness.

3. It organizes and conductsnature trails and camps for the

general public.

. Which of the statements givenabove is /are correct?

(a ) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

[f r 1, 2 and 3

26. With reference to 'Global Environm e n t Facility', which of thefollowing statements is /are correct?

(a ) It serves as financialmechanism for 'Conventionon Biological Diversity' and'United Nations FrameworkConvention on ClimateChange'

(b) I t undertakes scientific

research on environmentalissues at global level

(c) It is an agency under OECDto facilitate the transfer oftechnology and funds tounderdeveloped countries withspecific aim to protect their

environment

(d) Both (a) and (b)

,27. With reference to technologies forsolar power production, considerthe following statements :

1. 'Photovoltaics' is a technologythat generates electricity by

direct conversion of light intoelectricity, while 'Solar Thermal'is a technology that utilizesthe Sun's rays to generate heatwhich is further used inelectricity generation process.

2. Photovoltaics generates

Alternating Current (AC),whileSolar Thermal generates DirectCurrent (DC).

3. India has manufacturing basefor Solar Thermal technology,but not for Photovoltaics.

Which of the statements given

above is /are correct?

[) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 an d 3

(d ) None

Consider the following languages :

1 Gujarati2. Kannada

3. Telugu

Which of the above has /have beendeclared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

Jg) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3

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29. Consider the following pairs :

1. Dampa Tiger : MizoramReserve

2. Gumti Wildlife : SikkimSanctuary

3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland

Which of the above pairs is/arecorrectly matched?

(a ) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

30 . With reference to a conservationorganization called Wetlands International', which of the followingstatements is/ are correct?1 . It is an intergovernmental

organization formed by thecountries which are signatoriesto Ramsar

Convention.2. It works at the field level

to develop and mobilizeknowledge, and use thepractical experience toadvocate for better policies.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d ) Neither 1 nor 2

, With reference to a grouping ofcountries known as BRICS,consider the following statements :

1. The First Summit of BRICS washeld in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.

2. South Africa was the last tojoin the BRICS grouping.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(q) Both 1 and 2


Consider the following diseases :

1. Diphtheria2. Chickenpox

3. Smallpox

Which of the above diseaseshas/ have been eradicated in India?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(bj 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d ) None

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Which of the following phenomenamight have influenced the evolutionof organisms?

1 Continental drift

2. Glacial cycles


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

Jp) Both 1 and 2


The Radcliffe Committee wasappointed to

(a) solve the problem of minoritiesin India

(b) give effect to the IndependenceBill

S) delimit the boundariesbetween India and Pakistan

(d ) enquire into the riots in EastBengal

Other than poaching, what are thepossible reasons for the declinein the population of Ganges RiverDolphins?

1. Construction of dams andbarrages on rivers

2. Increase in the population ofcrocodiles in rivers

3. Getting trapped in fishing netsaccidentally

4. Use of synthetic fertilizers andother agricultural chemicalsin crop-fields in the vicinity ofrivers


(a ) 1 and 2 only

(b ) 2 and 3 only

(p) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

36. Brominated flame retardants areused in many household productslike mattresses and upholstery.Why is there some concern abouttheir use?

1 They are highly resistantto degradation in theenvironment.

2. They are able to accumulate inhumans and animals.


(a ) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 no r 2

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X Consider the following :1. Bats

2. Bears

3. Rodents

The phenomenon of hibernationcan be observed in which of theabove kinds of animals?

(a) 1 and 2 only

04 2 nly

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(dj Hibernation cannot be observedin any of the above

Which one of the following isthe largest Committee of theParliament?

(q) The Committee on PublicAccounts

(b) The Committee on Estimates

(c) The Committee on PublicUndertakings

(d) The Committee on Petitions

39 . Which of the following adds/ addcarbon dioxide to the carbon cycleon the planet Earth?

1 Volcanic action2. Respiration

3. Photosynthesis

4. Decay of organic matter


(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

Iff) 1 ,2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

40 . If you walk through countryside,you are likely to see some birdsstalking alongside the cattle toseize the insects disturbed bytheir movement through grasses.Which of the following is/are such

bird/ birds?1 . Painted Stork2. Common Myna

3. Black- necked Crane


(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 an d 3

(d) 3 only

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yi. The Partition of Bengal made byLord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

(a) the First World WarwhenIndian troops were needed by

the British and the partitionwas ended

Ityj King George V abrogatedCurzon's Act at the RoyalDurbar in Delhi in 1911

(c) Gandhiji launched his CivilDisobedience Movement

(d) the Partition of India in 1947when East Bengal became EastPakistan

The 1929 Session of Indian NationalCongress is of significance in thehistory of the Freedom Movementbecause the

(a) attainment of Self-Governmentwas declared as the objective ofthe Congress

(b) attainment of Poorna Swarajwas adopted as the goal of theCongress

(c) Non-Cooperation Movementwas launched

() decision to participate in theRound Table Conference inLondon was taken

43 . With reference to the famousSattriya dance, consider thefollowing statements :

1. Sattriya is a combination ofmusic, dance and drama.

2. It is a centuries-old livingtradition of Vaishnavites ofAssam.

3. It is based on classical Ragasand Talas of devotional songs

composed by Tulsidas, Kabirand Mirabai.

Which of the statements givenabove is/ are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

44. Chaitra 1 of the national calendarbased on the Saka Era correspondsto which one of the following datesof the Gregorian calendar in anormal year of 355 days?

(a) 22nd March (or 21st March)

(b) 15th May (or 16th May)

(c) 31st March (or 30th March)

(d) 21st April (or 20th April)

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With reference to the Indian historyof art and culture, consider thefollowing pairs :

Famous work of Sitesculpture

1. A grand image : Ajantaof Buddha'sMahaparinirvanawith numerouscelestial musiciansabove and thesorrowful figures ofhis followers below

2. A huge image of : Mount AbuVaraha Avatar (boarincarnation) ofVishnu, as herescues GoddessEarth from the deepand chaotic waters,sculpted on rock

3. Arjuna's Penance / : Mamallapuram Descent of Gangasculpted on thesurface of hugeboulders

Which of the pairs givenis /are correctly matched?

above

With reference to India's culture andtradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu?

(a) It is an ancient Bha kti cu ltof Shaivism still prevalent insome parts of South India

(b) It is an ancient style bronzeand brasswork still found insouthern part of Coromandelarea

(c) It is an ancient form ofdance-drama and a livingtradition in the northern partof Malabar

() It is an ancient martial ar t anda living tradition in some partsof South India

Consider the following pairs :Gujarat

(b)(c)

(d)

1 and 2 only

3 only1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1. Garba

2. Mohiniattam

3. Yakshagana

Odisha

Karnataka


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49 . With reference to Buddhist history,tradition and culture in India,consider the following pairs :

Famous shrine1. Tabo monastery

and temple complex

2. Lhotsava Lhakhangtemple, Nako

3. Alchi temple

complex

Location

Spiti Valley

Zanskar Valley

Ladakh

Which of the pairs given aboveis /are correctly matched?

(a ) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

50 . Consider the following statements :

1. 'Bijak' is a composition of theteachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.

2. The Philosophy of PushtiMarg was propounded byMadhvacharya.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 no r 2

51 . A community of people calledManganiyars is well-known for their

(a ) martial arts in North-East

India(b) musical tradition in North-West

India

(c) classical vocal music in SouthIndia

(d) pietra dura tradition in CentralIndia

2?. What was/were the object/objectsof Queen Victoria's Proclamation(1858)?

1. To disclaim any intention toannex Indian States

2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown

3. To regulate East IndiaCompany's trade with India


(*)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 an d 3only1, 2 and 3

52? Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

(a) the mosque for the use of RoyalFamily

(b) Akbar's private prayerchamber

(gj the hall in which Akbar helddiscussions with scholars ofvarious religions

(d) the room in which the noblesbelonging to different religionsgathered to discuss religiousaffairs

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54. In the context of food and nutritionalsecurity of India, enhancing the'Seed Replacement Rates' of variouscrops helps in achieving the foodproduction targets of the future.But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider/greaterimplementation?

1. There is no National SeedsPolicy in place.

2. There is no participation of

private sector seed companiesin the supply of quality seedsof vegetables and plantingmaterials of horticulturalcrops.

3. There is a demand-supply gapregarding quality seeds in caseof low value and high volume

crops.


(a) 1 and 2

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3(d) None

55 . With reference to 'Eco-SensitiveZones', which of the followingstatements is/are correct?1 Eco-Sensitive Zones are the

areas that are declared underthe Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972.

2. The purpose of the declarationof Eco-Sensitive Zones is toprohibit a ll kinds of humanactivities in those zones exceptagriculture.


(a ) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements :

1. Animal Welfare Board ofIndia is established under the

Environment (Protection) Act,1986.

2. National Tiger ConservationAuthority is a statutory body.

3. National Ganga River BasinAuthority is chaired by thePrime Minister.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

Jd) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following pairs :Vitamin Deficiency disease

Scurvy

Rickets V

Night blindness

1. Vitamin C

2. Vitamin D

3. Vitamin E

Which of the pairs given aboveis/ are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(p 1, 2 and 3

(d) None

58. There is some concern regardingthe nanoparticles of some chemicalelements that are used by theindustry in the manufacture ofvarious products. Why?

1. They can accumulate in theenvironment, and contaminate

water and soil.2. They can enter the food chains.

3. They can trigger the productionof free radicals.


(a ) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following organizationsbrings ou t the publication knownas World Economic Outlook?

(a) The International MonetaryFund

(b) The United NationsDevelopment Programme

(ej The World Economic Forum

(d) The World Bank

With reference to Union Budget,which of the following is /arecovered under Non-PlanExpenditure?

1. Defence expenditure

2. Interest payments

3. Salaries and pensions

4. Subsidies


(g f 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) None

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Which of the following have coralreefs?

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2. Gulf of Kachchh3. Gulf of Mannar

4. Sunderbans


(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only-

(cf 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4r

In India, the problem of soil erosionis associated with which of the

following?1 . Terrace cultivation

2. Deforestation

3. Tropical climate


(a) 1 and 2 only

(p) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only,..

(dj 1, 2 and 3

The seasonal reversal of winds is thetypical characteristic of

(a) Equatorial climate

(b) Mediterranean climate

(p) Monsoon climate

(d) All of the above climates

64. With reference to the cultural historyof India, the term 'Panchayatan'refers to

(a) an assembly of village elders(b) a religious sect

(c) a style of temple construction

(d) an administrative functionary

65 . Consider the following rivers :1. Barak2 . Lohit

3. Subansiri

Which of the above flows /flowthrough Arunachal Pradesh?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1 ,2 and 3

Consider the following pairs :

Wetlands Confluence ofrivers

1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence ofBeas and

Satluj/Sutlej2. Keoladeo Ghana : Confluence of

National Park Banas andChambal

3. Kolleruake Confluence ofMusi andKrishna

Which of the above pairs is/arecorrectly matched?

fif 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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sd. Which one of the following pairs doesno t form part of the six systems ofIndian Philosophy?

(a) Mimamsa and Vedanta

(b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika

(p) Lokayata and Kapalika

(d) Sankhya and Yoga

psf. Consider the following pairs :Hills

1 . Cardamom Hills

2. Kaimur Hills

3. Mahadeo Hills

4. Mikir Hills

Region

CoromandelCoast

Konkan Coastf.

Central India

North-East India

Which of the above pairs arecorrectly matched?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

Jfi) 3 and 4

(d) 2 and 4

Ji9. Which one of the following Schedulesof the Constitution of India containsprovisions regarding anti-defection?

7JXThe most important strategy forthe conservation of biodiversitytogether with traditional human lifeis the establishment of

p) biosphere reserves

(b) botanical gardens

(c) national parks

(d) wildlife sanctuaries

fi. Turkey is located between

(a ) Black Se a and Caspian Se a

kr ) Black Sea and MediterraneanSea

(c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean

Sea

(d) Gulf p Aqaba an d Dead Sea

7 What is the correct sequence ofoccurrence of the following cities inSouth-East Asia as one proceedsfrom south to north?

1 Bangkok2. Hanoi

3. Jakarta

4. Singapore

Select the correct answer using the

codegiven below.

(a) Second Schedule (a) 4-2-1-3

(b) Fifth Schedule (b) 3-2-4-1

(c) Eighth Schedule 3-4-1-2

wTenth Schedule (d) 4-3-2-1

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73. The scientific view is that theincrease in global temperatureshould not exceed 2 C abovepre-industrial level. If the globaltemperature increases beyond 3 Cabove the pre-industrial level, whatca n be its possible impact/impactson the world?

1. Terrestrial biosphere tendstoward a ne t carbon source.

2. Widespread coral mortality willoccur.

3. All the global wetlands willpermanently disappear.

4. Cultivation of cereals willno t be possible anywhere inthe wor ld .


(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2, 3 an d 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

The national motto of India,'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed belowthe Emblem of India is taken from

(a ) Katha Upanishad

(b) Chandogya Upanishad

(cj Aitareya Upanishad

(dj Mundaka Upanishad

J*. In the Constitution of India,promotion of international peaceand security is included in the

(a) Preamble to the Constitution

(p) Directive Principles of StatePolicy

(cj Fundamental Duties

(d) Ninth Schedule

76. What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated WatershedDevelopment Programme ?

1. Prevention of soil runoff

2. Linking the country's perennialrivers with seasonal rivers

3. Rainwater harvesting andrecharge of groundwater table

4. Regeneration of naturalvegetation

Select the correct answer usingthe code given below.

(a ) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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VT. Which of the following are associatedwith 'Planning' in India?

1. The Finance Commission

2. The National DevelopmentCouncil

3. The Union Ministry of RuralDevelopment

4. The Union Ministry of UrbanDevelopment

5. The Parliament


(a) 1, 2 an d 5 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

fcj 2 and 5 only

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

21Which of the following is/ are thefunction/functions of the CabinetSecretariat?

1. Preparation of agenda forCabinet Meetings

2. Secretarial assistance toCabinet Committees

3. Allocation of financialresources to the Ministries

Select the correct answer us ing th e

code given below.

(a ) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only,

Jo)' 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and

79. Consider the following statements :

A Constitutional Government is onewhich

1. places effective restrictionson individual liberty in theinterest of State Authority

2. places effective restrictions onthe Authority of the State inthe interest of individual liberty

Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 an d 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

8 y. Which of the following are thediscretionary powers given to theGovernor of a State?

1. Sending a report to thePresident of India for imposingthe President's rule

2. Appointing the Ministers

3. Reserving certain bills passedby the State Legislature forconsideration of the Presidentof India

4. Making the rules to conductthe business of the State

Government


(a) 1 and 2 onlyA

(jj/ 1 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only r

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 9

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In medieval India, the designations'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' wereused for

(a) military officers

(b) village headmen

(c) specialists in Vedic rituals

(d) chiefs of craft guilds

82 . Lichens, which are capable ofinitiating ecological successioneven on a bare rock, are actuallya symbiotic association of

(a ) algae and bacteria

(b) algae and fungi

(c) bacteria and fungi

(d) fungi and mosses

If you travel through the Himalayas,you are likely to see which of thefollowing plants naturally growing

there?

1. Oak

2. Rhododendron

4. Which of the following are someimportant pollutants released bysteel industry in India?

1. Oxides of sulphur

2. Oxides of nitrogen

3. Carbon monoxide

4. Carbon dioxide

Select the correct answer using the

code given below.

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 4 only

(fy 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following Kingdomswere associated with the life of theBuddha?

1. Avanti2. Gandhara3. Kosala

3. Sandalwood


(ft) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Magadha


(-l 1, 2 and 3


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86 . Every year, a monthlong ecologicallyimportant campaign/ festival is heldduring which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing

trees. Which of the following aresuch communities/tribes?

(a) Bhutia and Lepcha

(b) Gond and Korku

(c) Irula and Toda

(d) Sahariya and Agariya

The sales ta x you pay whilepurchasing a toothpaste is a

(a ) tax imposed by the CentralGovernment

(b) tax imposed by the CentralGovernment bu t collected bythe State Government

(c) tax imposed by the StateGovernment bu t collected bythe Central Government

(cp tax imposed and collected bythe State Government

x8- What does venture capital mean?

(a) A short-term capital providedto industries

(p) A long-term start-up capitalprovided to new entrepreneurs

(c) Funds provided to industriesat times of incurring losses

(d) Funds provided for replacementand renovation of industries

y

The main objective of the 12thFive-Year Plan is

(a) inclusive growth an d povertyreduction

(b) inclusive and sustainablegrowth

(c) sustainable and inclusivegrowth to reduce unemployment

-(d) faster, sustainable and moreinclusive growth

With reference to Balance ofPayments, which of the followingconstitutes/constitute the CurrentAccount?

1. Balance of trade

2. Foreign assets

3. Balance of invisibles

4. Special Drawing Rights


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

cp 1 and 3

(d) 1 ,2 and 4

The terms 'Marginal StandingFacility Rate' and 'Net Demandand Time Liabilities', sometimesappearing in news, are used in

relation to(a) banking operations

(b) communication networking

(c) military strategies

(d) supply and demand of agricultural products

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What is/are the facility/facilitiesthe beneficiaries can get from theservices of Business Correspondent(Bank Saathi) in branchless areas?

1. It enables the beneficiariesto draw their subsidies andsocial security benefits in theirvillages.

2. It enables the beneficiaries inthe rural areas to makedeposits and withdrawals.


(a ) 1 only

(pi 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

In the context of Indian economy,which of the following is /are thepurpose/ purposes of 'StatutoiyReserve Requirements'?

1. To enable the Central Bankto control the amount of

advances the banks can create

2. To makethe people's deposits

with banks safe and liquid '3. To prevent the commercial

banks from making excessiveprofits

4. To force the banks to havesufficient vault cash to meettheir day-to-day requirements


Jp) 1 onty

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

A Recently, a series of uprisings ofpeople referred to as 'Arab Spring'originally started from

(a) Egypt(b) Lebanon

(c) Syria

( Tunisia

95 . Consider the following countries :

1 . Denmark

2. Japan

3. Russian Federation

4. United Kingdom

5. United States of America

Which of the above are themembers of the 'Arctic Council?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 an d 4

(c) 1, 4 an d 5

(d) 1, 3 and 5

Consider the following pairs :

Region oftenin news

1. Chechnya

f2. Darfur3j- Swat Valley

Country

RussianFederation

Mali

Iraq

Which of the abovepairs

is/arecorrectly matched?

p ) 1 only

(b) 2 an d 3 onj-y

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3t

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p7. With reference to Agni-IV Missile,which of the following statementsis/are correct?1 . It is a surface-to-surface missil

2. It is fuelled by liquid propellantonly.

3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclearwarheads about 7500 km away


?-) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only,

(d) 1, 2 and 3

9 '. With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called'coalbed methane' and 'shale gas',consider the following statements :

1. Coalbed methane is the puremethane ga s extracted fromcoal seams, while shale ga s is amixture of propane and butaneonly that can be extractedfrom fine-grained sedimentaryrocks.

2. In India, abundant coalbedmethane sources exist, bu t sofar no shale gas sources havebeen found.

Which of the statements given

above is/are correct?1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

99 . With reference to 'Changpa'community of India, consider thefollowing statements :

1. They live mainly in the State ofUttarakhand.

2. They rear th e Pash min a goatsthat yield a fine wool.

3. They are kept in the category ofScheduled Tribes.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

100. In India, cluster bean (Guar) istraditionally used as a vegetableor animal feed, bu t recently thecultivation of this has assumedsignificance. Which one of the

followingstatements is correct in

this context?

(a) The oil extracted from seeds isused in the manufacture ofbiodegradable plastics

(b) The gum made from its seedsis used in the extraction of

shale ga s(c) The leaf extract of this plant

has the properties of antihistamines

(d) It is a source of high qualitybiodiesel

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