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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
Choose the correct option:
(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
Choose the correct option:
(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
Choose the correct option:
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Neither 1 or 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.
Choose the correct option:
(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
(b) 1 and 2 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
22. Consider the following
(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
Choose the correct option:
(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
Choose the correct option:
(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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27. Consider the following statements:
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
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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?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(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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(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
Choose the correct option:
(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
38. Consider the following
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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Choose the correct option:
(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.
Choose the correct option:
(a) Only 1 is correct
(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
Choose the correct option:
(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
47. Consider the following statements:
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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(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
53. Consider the following:
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
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(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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(a) dsoy 1] 2 (b) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 4
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.
Choose the correct option:
(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
59. Consider the following statements:
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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61. Consider the following
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
62. Consider the following:
(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
63. Consider the following
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
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Neither 1 or 2 are 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.
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(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
Choose the correct option:
(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
Choose the correct option:
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(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.
Choose the correct option:
(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.
Choose the correct option:
(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
(b) 1 and 2 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
Choose the correct option:
(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)
85. Consider the following
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
87. Consider the following
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
state army and it was unable to face foreign invasions
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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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Choose the correct option:
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(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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