UPSC General Studies Sample Paper

done General Studies Sample Paper-6 Total Questions - 100    [Download]

• question_answer1)
  Which one of the following correctly defines the term Cartaz?
  A)
   A Mughal royal firman issued in French
  done clear
  B)
   Permission paper from the Mughal Governors of Surat to allow European ships to anchor at Cambay
  done clear
  C)
   A document permitting non-European traders for maritime activities in the Asian waters
  done clear
  D)
   Letters exchanged between European trading companies
  done clear
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• question_answer2)

  British Government started modern education in India. In this regard which among the following statements are correct?

  1. On the basis of Macaulay's minute of 1835, Bentinck ruled that all funds appropriated for purpose of education would be best employed on English education alone.

  2. The English East India Company showed very little interest in the education.

  3. In 1844, Lord Hardinge I decided to give government employment to Indians educated in English schools.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Rocks associated with Dharwar System do not contain fossils.

  2. Rocks of Dharwar System are of mainly sedimentary origin.

  3. Uranium is the main mineral found in these rocks.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3                
  done clear
  C)
                   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                           
  done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Government of India (Gol) has organised a workshop on 'Challenges in Climate Changer Resilience and Adaptation' in collaboration with International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). Three major sectors green economy, adaptation to climate change and cryosphere have been emphasised in it. Cryosphere represents                           
  A)
   the portions of the Earth's surface, where forest is in densest form                          
  done clear
  B)
   the portions of the Earth's surface, where water is in fresh form                              
  done clear
  C)
   the portions of the Earth's surface, where forest is in greenest form                          
  done clear
  D)
   the portions of the Earth's surface, where water is in solid form                            
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• question_answer5)

  Which of the following are methods of Solid Waste Management?

  1. Source Reduction

  2. Recycling and Composting

  3. Combustion/Incineration

  4. Landfills

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4               
  done clear
  C)
                1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                         
  done clear
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• question_answer6)
  What is 'Karewas??                                                                           
  A)
   Glacial deposits in Eastern Himalayas        
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  B)
   Glacial deposits in Kashmir Himalayas   
  done clear
  C)
   Alluvial deposits of Western Himalayas       
  done clear
  D)
   It denotes the general alluvial deposits  
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• question_answer7)

  Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

  1. It replaces two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NNAIS).

  2. Under this, farmers will pay uniform premium of 2% for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all Rabi crop

  3. There is upper limit on Government Subsidy, if balance premium is 90%, borne by both Central State government.

  4. Smart phones will be used to capture and upload data of crop cutting to reduce the delays in payment to farmers,

  Which of the statement given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4           
  done clear
  C)
                    2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                           
  done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Consider the following statements comparing the provisions related to Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).

  1. A PIO means a foreign citizen including a national of Pakistan, Bangladesh and China.

  2. Union government issued notification mentioning that all PIO card holders are deemed to be card holders with effect from 9th January, 2015.

  3. Since, 2015, Pakistan and Bangladesh nationals are eligible to apply for an OCI card.

  4. Both PIO and OCI schemes are provided for through the Citizenship Act.

  Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4           
  done clear
  C)
                 1, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   None of these                      
  done clear
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• question_answer9)

  What are the differences between the offices of the Attorney General and Solicitor General of India?

  1. Attorney General is a constitutional body, while Solicitor General is not.

  2. Solicitor General is subordinate to the Attorney General of India.

  3. The Attorney General advises the government on legal matters only while the Solicitor General appears on behalf of the Union Government to fight cases in courts.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer10)

  Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy [DPSP).

  1. All directives, which are non-justiciable are contained in Part IV of the Constitution.

  2. The socialistic ideals of founding fathers of Constitution found their place in DPSP.

  3. DPSPs are applicable only to the Central Government.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3 
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer11)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The male chromosome is always responsible for sex determination in every organic species.

  2. Change of even a single base pair in DNA can be the cause of mutation.

  3. Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder.

  4. Hybridoma Technology is very useful in treatment of cancer.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer12)

  Which of the following statement(s) regarding Sukanya Samridhi Yojana is/are not correct?

  1. Under this scheme an account can be opened in the name of girl child over age of 10 years.

  2. The minimum deposit requirement for Sukanya Samridhi Account is 1000 rupees.

  3. The account under this scheme can be opened in authorised branches of Commercial Banks alone.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer13)

  Consider the following statements regarding climatic region in India.

  1. Tropical Savanna type climate is found in the North-Eastern states of India.

  2. Semi-arid steppe climate is found in Eastern Rajasthan.

  3. Cold humid winter type climate is found in Jammu and Kashmir.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2         
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer14)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The Committee on Public Accounts examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India before it is presented before each House of Parliament.

  2. The President of India causes the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India to be laid before each House of Parliament.

  3. After the Annual Financial Statements is presented before the Lok Sabha, the Committee on Public

  Accounts examines the estimates.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 2
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Regarding Ajanta paintings, which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   The paintings were made on the walls of the cave without pre-treating with anything
  done clear
  B)
   There is no division of scenes in different frames
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  C)
   The paintings mostly depict the Jataka tales
  done clear
  D)
   The paintings sometimes show human characters of non-Indian origin
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• question_answer16)

  Consider the following statements in regard to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

  1. It was inspired by the Russian Revolution and Socialist Ideology.

  2. It spoke of a revolution involving a struggle by the masses to establish "the dictatorship of the proletariat."

  3. It's manifesto titled as the philosophy of the bomb was written by Bhagawathi Charan Vohra.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer17)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Both Botanical Survey of India and Zoological Survey of India are associated with-the Environmental Impact Assessment of various projects.

  2. The buffer zones of the Biosphere Reserves are used for cooperative activities compatible with sound ecological practices, including environmental education, recreation, eco-tourism and applied and basic research.

  3. Biosphere reserves are established under the auspices of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Programme on Man and Biosphere (MAB).

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2                
  done clear
  C)
                 All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these                      
  done clear
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• question_answer18)

  What would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason?

  1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected.

  2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected.

  3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2                 
  done clear
  C)
                  Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                           
  done clear
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• question_answer19)

  With reference to the formation of soil, which of the following factors are significant?

  1. Basic rocky material

  2. Climate

  3. Topography

  4. Biological activities

  5. Time

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
                 1, 4 and 5                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these 
  done clear
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• question_answer20)

  Consider the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banks.

  1. Regional Rural Banks have been set up under the Act of 1976.

  2. A Regional Rural Bank is sponsored by a Public Sector Bank, which also subscribes to its a

  3. Public Sector Bank also provide the assistance in the form of infrastructure.

  4. Regional Rural Banks are cooperative undertaking in terms of ownership.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
                   2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3 and 4                          
  done clear
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• question_answer21)

  Consider the following statements related to National Investment Fund (NIF).

  1. NIF was created in 2005, to augment the funds generated from disinvestment.

  2. NIF funds can be used for investment in social sector projects, which promote education, healthcare and employment.

  3. Capital investment in selected profitable and revivable PSEs, can also be made from NIF funds.

  4. This fund is maintained outside the Consolidated Fund of India.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer22)

  Consider the following statements regarding State Public Service Commissions (SPSC).

  1. The Constitution contains provisions related to the UFSC and the SPSC, but not for Joint Public Service Commissions.

  2. The number of members of a SPSC is to be eleven including the Chairman.

  3. Members of a State Public Service Commission can only be removed in a manner similar to that for High Court Judges.

  4. UPSC and SPSC have no role in the appointment process of Judiciary.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer23)

  Which of the following statement(s) regarding the Preamble to the Constitution is/are incorrect?

  1. Preamble cannot be abridged by any Constitutional Amendment.

  2. Values in the Preamble cannot be enforced in the courts.

  3. Preamble ensures sovereignty of Parliament.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer24)

  Which of the following facts are not considered with respect to sea floor spreading?

  1. Volcanic activity along the mid-oceanic ridges.

  2. Stripes of normal and reverse magnetic field observed in rocks of ocean floor.

  3. Distribution of fossils in different continents.

  4. Age of rocks from the ocean floor.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer25)

  The UNWTO World Tourism Barometer is a regular Publication of the Toursim Trends and Marketing Strategies Programme. Consider the following statements.

  1. Programme of UNWTO aimed at monitoring the long-term evolution of tourism.

  2. It contains three permanent elements, an overview of short-term tourism data from destination countries.

  Which of the statements] given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer26)

  The British shifted their capital to Delhi from Calcutta in year 1911. What were the reasons for this shifting?

  1. It would be easier to administer India from Delhi rather than from Calcutta.

  2. Delhi's links with the Mughal Empire and Hindu sacred legends.

  3. Delhi had 'splendid communications', a good climate for 7 months and being closer to Shimla (the f summer capital).

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer27)

  Consider the following statements regarding Anglo Maratha Wars.

  1. The major reason for the British intervention in Maratha State was primarily territorial ambition.

  2. As a result of first Anglo Maratha the company lost control of Salsette.

  3. Growing French power in India led to the Second Anglo Maratha War

  4. The third and final phase of struggle for dissolution of Maratha confederacy,

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2                       
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4                       
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer28)
  . There was no regular tax from land in the early Vedic Period, because
  A)
   the people were not settled permanently in one locality
  done clear
  B)
   the expenditure of the government was lo
  done clear
  C)
   the king was not considered as the proprietor of the land
  done clear
  D)
   the people were not accustomed to paying land tax
  done clear
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• question_answer29)

  Consider the following statements about tropical cyclone.

  1. It is characterised by a low-pressure centre.

  2. In this, counter clockwise wind flow in the Northern hemisphere arid clockwise wind flow in the Southern hemisphere.

  3. It is a warm core storm system.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these       
  done clear
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• question_answer30)
  The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs           
  A)
   the water vapour of the air and retains its heat
  done clear
  B)
   the terrestrial radiation emitted by the Earth
  done clear
  C)
   all the solar radiations
  done clear
  D)
   the infrared part of the solar radiation
  done clear
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• question_answer31)

  Consider the following statements about the North-East Monsoon in India.

  1. They are retreating monsoon.

  2. They are responsible for rainfall along the Coromandel Coast of India.

  3. They pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal before rainfall

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

  1. CVC is a constitutional body.

  2. CVC exercises superintendence over the entire working of the CB

  3. The jurisdiction of the CBI extends over All India Services officers as well as officers in Public Banks and RBI.

  4. CVC has powers to enforce punishment on public servants based on the results of its inquiry

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3 
  done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer33)

  What is/are the problem(s) in calculating the National Income?

  1. Double counting

  2. Smuggling

  3. Informal transaction

  4. Social service of women in household

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer34)

  Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. The expression 'contempt of court' has been defined under ancillary powers of the Supreme Court by the Indian Constitution in Article 140.

  2. A petition in respect to disputes relating to elections of the members of the Indian Parliament can be presented before a High Court.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer35)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Budget in Parliament.

  1. The Constitution contains separate provisions for presentation of Railway Budget and General

  Budget.

  2. The Constitution calls for separation of revenue account from other expenses in the budget.

  3. The Constitution puts the responsibility of presentation of budget on the Finance Minister.

  4. The Constitution provides for the laying of the budget in only the Lok Sabha.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3         
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
          2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer36)

  Consider the following statements regarding NITI Aayog.

  1. The Aayog has been tasked with a role of formulating policies and direction for the government and serving as a think tank.

  2. It will provide a national agenda for Prime Minister and Chief Ministers.

  3. It will also provide relevant strategic and technical advice across the spectrum of key elements of policy like economic matters of national and international importance.

  4. It will develop mechanisms only for formulation of credible plans to the Union Government.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer37)

  A spherical body moves with a uniform angular velocity around a circular path of radius.

  1. The body has no acceleration.

  2. The body has a radial acceleration \[{{v}^{2}}r\] directed towards the centre of the path.

  3. The body has a radial acceleration 2/5 \[{{v}^{2}}r\] directed away from the centre of the path.

  4. The body has an acceleration \[{{v}^{2}}r\] tangential to the path.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 1
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer38)

  The Civil Disobedience Movement was an advance over the Non-Cooperation Movement.

  Which of the following were exceptions?

  1. Stated objective

  2. Methods adopted

  3. Participation of women

  4. Hindu-Muslim unity

  5. Response from business groups

  6. Participation of labourers

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   4 and 6           
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4 and 5
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
  done clear
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• question_answer39)

  Consider the following statements regarding Gurudwara Reform Movement during Independence Movement.

  1. The movement arose with the objective of freeing the Gurudwaras from the control of corrupt Hindu Mahants.

  2. Akali Dal and Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) accepted comply non-violence as their belief.

  3. Mahatma Gandhi called the deliverance of keys of Golden Temple's Toshakhana to SGPC by the British Government as the first battle won for India's freedom.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer40)

  Consider the following statements regarding the classical Indian dance forms.

  1. Bharatnatyam evolved out of the Devadasi System.

  2. Mohiniattam has only female performers.

  3. As per ancient texts, Nritya and Nritta are two aspects of dance where Nritya refers to pure dance and Nritta to the elements of drama in the dance form.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Which one of the following statements is incorrect about mangrove?
  A)
   It has an intertidal existence
  done clear
  B)
   It grows in saline coastal sediment habitats in the tropics and sub-tropics
  done clear
  C)
   It can tolerate only a narrow range of salinity, temperature and moisture                  
  done clear
  D)
   It typically features only a small number of tree species                                   
  done clear
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• question_answer42)
  The Cascading Effect in Ecology leads to which of the following phenomena?          
  A)
   Increases the balance in the food web                                                 
  done clear
  B)
   Decreases the balance in the food web                                                  
  done clear
  C)
   Never effect the food web                                                               
  done clear
  D)
   Only effect the tropic level, not the whole food web                                      
  done clear
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• question_answer43)

  Consider the following statements about the geological structure of the Earth.

  1. The upper mantle is called Asthenosphere and carry the ocean and continent on their backs.

  2. Lithosphere forms the 3/10 the of the total surface area of the Earth.

  3. The inner core of the Earth contains the solid iron and nickel.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3               
  done clear
  C)
                1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                       
  done clear
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• question_answer44)

  Consider the following statements related to Foreign Direct Investment.

  1. FDI in India can enter via two routes that are 'Automatic route' and 'Approval route'.

  2. Under automatic route, the foreign investment has to get approval from RBI.

  3. Under approval route, foreign investor needs to get approval from both RBI and government

  4. FDI under automatic route are not allowed for industries, which require license to operate.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4               
  done clear
  C)
              1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                       
  done clear
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• question_answer45)

  Consider the following statements related to Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB).

  1. FIPB is an empowered board working under Prime Minister Office (PMQ).

  2. FIPB is an empowered board working under Finance Ministry.

  3. It is the only agency dealing with matters relating to FDI as well as promoting investment into the country.

  4. It is functioning as a transparent effective and investor friendly single window clearance agency for investment proposals.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer46)

  Consider the following statements regarding Raja Rammohan Roy.

  1. He published a Persian treatise named Tuhfat-al-Munahhidin wherein he explains his concept of monotheism.

  2. He established the Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta in order to purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism.

  3. He published a book entitled the precepts of Jesus which embodied the moral and spiritual precepts of Jesus without narratives of the miracles.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer47)

  Which of the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission are correct?

  1. NHRC is a constitutional body.

  2. The Chairman of NHRC has to be a retired Chief Justice of India.

  3. The Chairman and other members are appointed by the President on the basis of the recommendations of a committee consisting of Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha.

  4. The commission can inquire into any incident of violation of Human Rights suo motu [it means On its own).

  5. The 'Human Rights' that the commission seeks to protect are those only which are part of the

  Fundamental Rights in the Constitution.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   3, 4 and 5                    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 4 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer48)

  Consider the following statements in the aspect of microwave oven.

  1. Microwaves are generated in the oven by means of a magnetron.

  2. Heating occurs inside the food, with warming the surrounding air.

  3. Most type of glasses, papers etc absorb the microwaves and hence heated up.

  4. A microwave oven cooks food using microwaves of megahertz frequency.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are not correct?

  A)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer49)

  Which of the following is/are example of tropical grasslands?

  1. Savanna

  2. Pampas

  3. Prairies

  4. Steppes

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer50)

  Consider the following statements regarding differences between the Chaityas and Viharas in context with Buddhist architecture.

  1. Chaityas were for the purpose of living, Viharas were assemblies for the purpose of discussions.

  2. Chaityas used to be made up of woods, Viharas used to be rock-cut caves.

  3. Chaityas were with stupas, Viharas did not have stupas.

  Which of the statements] given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer51)

  Consider the following statements about the Home Rule Movement during the Indian freedom struggle.

  1. In his Home Rule Movement, Tilak linked up the question of Swaraj with the demand for the formation of Linguistic states and education in the vernacular.

  2. At Allahabad, Jawaharlal Nehru joined Annie Besant's Home Rule League.

  3. Two Home Rule Leagues were established one by BG Tilak in April and other by Annie Besant in September, 1916.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer52)

  Which one of the following is the correct statements?

  The All India Muslim Personal Law Board

  A)
   enjoys a constitutional status and its head is appointed by the President of India
  done clear
  B)
   is a voluntary organisation which brings together all the sects and schools of Muslims in India
  done clear
  C)
   is an offical body created by following the Shah Bano controversy
  done clear
  D)
   is a body of Ulema belonging to the Desoband School which advises the government on must Personal Law                                                                  
  done clear
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• question_answer53)

  Consider the following statements regarding red soil.

  1. It is formed by the leaching process in heavy rainfall areas of tropical India.

  2. The content of essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and lime is sufficient in this soil.

  3. The soil is acidic in nature.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2                 
  done clear
  C)
                 Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                          
  done clear
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• question_answer54)
  With reference to Gupta period, what does the word 'Udranga' indicate?                
  A)
   Lower designation in army         
  done clear
  B)
   Officers of royal court                  
  done clear
  C)
   Currency units
  done clear
  D)
                                  Land tax                              
  done clear
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• question_answer55)

  Consider the following statement regarding ordinance making power of President.

  1. An ordinance may be issued by the President when one House is in session.

  2. Ordinance can be promulgated to amend any tax law retrospectively,

  3. The ordinances cannot be issued by President to amend Constitution.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3                
  done clear
  C)
                 All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these                      
  done clear
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• question_answer56)

  Consider the following statements regarding the various kinds of Cut Motions that are available to Parliament, while voting for the demands for grants in the budget.

  1. In a Policy Cut Motion, members can also advocate an alternative policy.

  2. Passage of Token Cut Motion leads to the reduction of the amount granted by Rs.1.

  3. Cut Motions can also be moved on the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, if the members feel that there is scope for economy on such expenditures.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1
  done clear
  B)
                      1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Which of the following statements (s) regarding the different stages in the passage of budget in Parliament is/are correct?

  1. Vote on Account is passed before both the general discussion and the discussion on demands for grants in the budget begins.

  2. Voting on Demands for Grants takes place only in the Lok Sabha.

  3. Passing of the Appropriation Bill is the final act in the passage of budget in Parliament.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
          1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer58)

  Consider the following statements regarding Delegated legislation.

  1. Delegated legislation refers to laws made by Panchayati Raj Institutions on subjects delegated to them by State and Central Governments.

  2. Delegated legislation does not allow for imposition of tax.

  3. The Committee on Subordinate Legislation is a Lok Sabha Committee tasked to scrutinise all cases of delegated legislation.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3             
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2 
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  With reference to 'stem cells', which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Stem cells are unspecialised.

  2. Stem cells are capable of dividing and renewing.

  3. Stem cells can give rise to specialised cells.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  B)
                      1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer60)

  Consider the following statements about hydroponics.

  1. It is the method of growing plants without soil.

  2. Hydroponics is used in commercial greenhouse vegetable production around the world.

  3. Almost any terrestrial plant will grow with hydroponics.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer61)
  What was Upavasatha in the Buddhist order?
  A)
   It was the resting place of the Buddhist monks in caves or Viharas during rainy period
  done clear
  B)
   It was an act of confession of Buddhist monks, when they assembled every fortnight on the evenings of full and new Moons
  done clear
  C)
   It was an act of fasting for a specified period of time by Buddhist monks as a punishment for the offences committed by them in their conduct
  done clear
  D)
   It was both taken by the newly admitted monks into the Buddhist order
  done clear
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• question_answer62)

  Consider the following statements about the painting in Medieval India.

  1. The Rajputs paintings were influenced by the Mughal painting.

  2. The Mughal paintings during the Akbar reign were flourished due to mixing of Mughal and Rajput rulers,

  3. The Mughal painting reflects the features of Central Asian monument.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3                
  done clear
  C)
                1 and 2
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                           
  done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Niche construction refers to                                                           
  A)
   process, in which an organism alters its own (or other species) environment to increase its chances of survival                                                                              
  done clear
  B)
   process, based on feedback relationship between natural environment and the organism       
  done clear
  C)
   process, in which only environment alter the ecological profile of the organism through nature selection                                                                                   
  done clear
  D)
   process, in which ecological biodiversity of an ecosystem has been increased                  
  done clear
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• question_answer64)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The planet is a celestial body that orbit around the head of the solar system.

  2. The planet has sufficient mass for its self gravity to overcome rigid body forces and maintain hydrostatic equilibrium.

  3. All other objects except satellites orbiting around the Sun shall be referred to as 'small solar systei bodies'.

  Which of the statements] given above is/'are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these     
  done clear
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• question_answer65)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Wildlife Sanctuaries may be public or private and managed by any level of government or private entity.

  2. National Parks are managed by only Central Government and associated with the protection of endangered species only.

  3. The Biosphere includes all living organisms on Earth together with dead organic matter produced them.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2              
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these    
  done clear
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• question_answer66)

  UNESCO's World Heritage Site is a place of special cultural or physical significance. With regard to this, consider the following statements.

  1. It is a list, which is maintained and administered by UNESCO.

  2. By sites ranked by the country, Iran has greatest number of World Heritage Sites with 47 sites.

  3. The listed World Heritage Sites have become legal territory of UNESCO,

  Which of the statements] given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these 
  done clear
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• question_answer67)

  Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the recently declared National

  Policy 2014?

  1. It is the first ever National Youth Policy by the Government of India.

  2. It will cover youth between the ages of 18-40.

  3. Various priority areas such as education, skill, development. Sports etc are covered under it.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these    
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  Which of the following statement(s) regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is/are incorrect?

  1. The CAG performs the roles of both the Comptroller and the Auditor General of India.

  2. He is not eligible for any public office after his retirement.

  3. CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the State Government, but not the Central Government.

  4. He audits the expenditure from not only the Consolidated Fund of India, but also the Contingency

  Fund as well as the Public Account of India.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   Only 3
  done clear
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• question_answer69)

  Which of the following statements regarding the making of the Indian Constitution are correct?

  1. Some of the princely states were not represented in the Constituent Assembly.

  2. Elections to the Constituent Assembly were direct, but with a limited franchise.

  3. The Constituent Assembly also functioned as a provisional Parliament.

  4. Some of the constitutional provisions came into effect before 26th January, 1950.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4          
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Which of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) is located at New Delhi
  done clear
  B)
   National Dope Testing Laboratory is still to become a WADA accredited laboratory
  done clear
  C)
   National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) is responsible for education, test planning, result management and implementation of Anti-Doping Code of WADA
  done clear
  D)
   National Dope Testing Laboratory is responsible for analytical testing of samples and research in the field of dope analysis
  done clear
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• question_answer71)

  Consider the following statements about the inscriptions of the Ashoka.

  1. They used different scripts in different, geographical locations.

  2. They used different languages in different geographical locations.

  3. Ashoka has been mostly referred by his name Ashokavardhana.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   Only 2
  done clear
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• question_answer72)

  Which of the following are the sources of radioactive pollution?

  1. Production of nuclear weapons

  2. Decommissioning of nuclear weapons

  3. Mining of radioactive ore

  4. Coal ash

  5. Medical waste

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3 and 5                
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer73)

  Consider the following statements regarding the sub-tropical deserts in the world.

  1. These deserts are located along the West coast of the continents.

  2. These are under the influence of sub-tropical high pressure belts.

  3. These are also influenced by the movement of cold oceanic current along the coast.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer74)

  Which of the following Biosphere Reserves are included in the UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

  1. Gulf of Mannar

  2. Similipal Biosphere Reserve

  3. Manas

  4. Dibru-Saikhowa

  5. Panna

  6. Nilgiri

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 6           
  done clear
  C)
                  1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  done clear
  D)
          All of these                         
  done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which one among the following is the most appropriate definition of a Least Developed Nation?
  A)
   A country with a small agricultural sector, low rate of population growth and less per capita
  done clear
  B)
   A country with high population growth rate, a high per capita GNP growth rate and an unequal distribution of income                     
  done clear
  C)
                                                A country with inadequate health care, poor educational facilities and low per capita GNP 
  done clear
  D)
   A country with low per capita GNP, a large population and a small agricultural sector       
  done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which of the following statements regarding the National Commission for STs (NCST) incorrect?                                                                                  
  A)
   NCST is a constitutional body                                                          
  done clear
  B)
   It can receive and inquire into individual complaints of violations of rights of STs           
  done clear
  C)
   The commission also sends its report to State Governments in case of any matter related to then
  done clear
  D)
   Consultation with NCST is required by the Central and State Governments on major decisions affecting the STs                                                              
  done clear
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• question_answer77)

  Which one of the following statements regarding the financial powers of municipalities

  1. The 74th Amendment Act provides for certain taxes, duties and tolls to be collected appropriated by municipalities.

  2. State Governments can give the powers to levy, collect and appropriate certain state taxes and duties to the municipalities.

  3. Financial position of municipalities is looked after by both the State Finance Commission and Union Finance Commission.

  4. A fund for the municipalities similar to the consolidated fund of a State or the union can be only by the State Government.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3               
  done clear
  C)
                 2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                        
  done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Which one among the following happens when a photon falls upon a transparent glass?  
  A)
   Photon gives up its energy to an electron located to the glass and armed with this extra energy. electron is able to move to a higher energy level while the photon disappears              
  done clear
  B)
   Photon gives up its energy to the glass molecules, but a photon of identical energy is emitter
  done clear
  C)
   Photon doesn't interact with any electron of the glass and continues its journey until it interacts with another object                                                                      
  done clear
  D)
   Photon gives up its energy to the glass molecules, but a photon of identical energy is not emitter
  done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Which one of the following statements about the Indus culture is the least possible?     
  A)
   The Indus culture originated from the Kalibangan culture                                
  done clear
  B)
   The Indus culture originated from the peasant culture of Sindh and Baluchistan          
  done clear
  C)
   The Indus culture is an expansion of Sothi culture                                        
  done clear
  D)
   The Indus culture sprang directly as an urban culture without passing through the stage of
  done clear
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• question_answer80)

  Consider the following statements regarding National Afforestation and Eco-development Board (NAEB).

  1. The National Afforestation and Eco-development Board (NAEB) set up in 1992, is responsible for promoting afforestation, tree planting, ecological restoration and eco-development activities in the- country.

  2. NAEB should bring general awareness for promoting afforestation and eco-development with the assistance of voluntary agencies, non-government organisations, Panchayati Raj institutions and others and promote participatory and sustainable management of degraded forest areas and adjoining lands.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are incorrect?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Which one of the following is a statement representing the Asian Brown Cloud correctly?
  A)
   It is a thick layer of pollutants
  done clear
  B)
   It is an artificial cloud to bring rainfall in the drought affected areas
  done clear
  C)
   It is a shield to restrict the Gamma ultraviolet rays to reach the Earth surface
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Which one of the following refers to 'disinflation'?
  A)
   A simultaneous existence of high rate of inflation and high unemployment in the country
  done clear
  B)
   A process of reversing inflation, but without creating unemployment and reducing output
  done clear
  C)
   A policy of moderating rising prices and also to pull the system out of the depth of depression
  done clear
  D)
   A situation of general depression and widespread unemployment caused by deficiency of effective demand
  done clear
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• question_answer83)

  Which of the following power(s) is/ are common to both the President of India and the Governor of a State?

  1. Explicit discretionary powers mentioned in the Constitution.

  2. Suspending, remitting or commuting a death sentence.

  3. Power to make ordinances.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer84)

  Consider the following statements regarding Office of Profit.

  1. The scrutiny of newly set up bodies to offices of profit is done by a Parliamentary Committee.

  2. If a person held an office of profit at the time of his election, but resigned later on, he can still be disqualified.

  3. The President is bound to act on the advice of Election Commission on the question of disqualification due to holding an office of profit.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
          1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Phytohormone is a naturally produced organic substance in
  A)
   higher plants which controls growth and development in general
  done clear
  B)
   plants to control growth and physiological functions at the site of its productions
  done clear
  C)
   higher plants controlling growth and development at a site for removed from the site of its production and are effective only when present in large quantities
  done clear
  D)
   higher plants controlling physiological and growth functions at a site quite removed from the site of its production and is effective when present even in minute quantities
  done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Which one of the following is not applicable to Ala-ud-din Khilji's reign?          
  A)
   Control over Muqaddams                                                           
  done clear
  B)
   Measurement of land for revenue collection                                                
  done clear
  C)
   An espionage system                                                                  
  done clear
  D)
   Grant of Taqqavi loans for the development of agriculture                                
  done clear
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• question_answer87)

  Consider the following statements abouth Ajanta and Ellora caves.

  1. In Ajanta caves, one can find paintings as well as sculptures while in Ellora caves only sculptures found.

  2. Ajanta caves are Buddhist caves while Ellora caves are multi-religious caves.

  3. Paintings in Ajanta are the flying apsara, dying princess and Buddha in preaching mode.

  4. Ellora caves also contain images of Vishwakarma, the patron saint of Indian craftsmen.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3                
  done clear
  C)
                   1, 2 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                        
  done clear
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• question_answer88)

  Which of the following statements) is/are correct about winters in India?

  1. North-East trade winds do not prevail over the country.

  2. Inflow of cyclonic disturbances from the West and the North-West,

  3. In the Northern part of the country, a feeble high-pressure region develops, with light winds moving outwards from this area.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2                 
  done clear
  C)
                1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                         
  done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Soil formation process is called Pedogenesis and the scientific study of soils is known Pedology. Regarding soil formation, which one of the following sentences is incorrect?     
  A)
   Weathering is the process that results in the breakdown and chemical changes of the parent in-situ                                                                              
  done clear
  B)
   Humification and mineralisation are examples of transformation process                   
  done clear
  C)
   Fluvial soil has well-developed soil horizons                                                   
  done clear
  D)
   Fauna and flora is the important factor for soil development                              
  done clear
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• question_answer90)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Earth's crust.

  1. The thickness of the Earth's crust is uniform, but the density of the Earth's crust is variable.

  2. Continental crust is composed mostly of granite whereas oceanic crust consists of a volcanic rock called basalt.

  3. Density of mountain areas is less than the mean density of material in oceanic crust.

  Which of the statements] given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3                
  done clear
  C)
                   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                          
  done clear
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• question_answer91)

  Consider the following statements regarding World Trade Organisation (WTO).

  1. It facilitates the implementation, administration and operation of the multilateral trade agreement

  2. It provides the forum for negotiations among its members concerning their multilateral trade relations.

  3. It cooperate, as appropriate, with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank and its affiliated agencies.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these   
  done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Which one of the following statements about expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India is incorrect?
  A)
   Salaries and allowances of Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners come under charged expenditure
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  B)
   Charged expenditure can be discussed by the Houses of Parliament
  done clear
  C)
   Constitution provides for separation of charged expenditure from other expenditure in the budget
  done clear
  D)
   Salaries, pensions etc mentioned under charged expenditure can also be reduced if the government wants
  done clear
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• question_answer93)

  Consider the following statements regarding provision related to right to citizenship are correct.

  1. The Constitution deals with the citizenship from Article 5 to 11 under Part II.

  2. A person who migrated to Pakistan from India after 1st March, 1947, but later returned to India for resettlement could not be come in Indian citizen.

  3. According to Citizenship Act of 1955, by Birth, by Descent, by Registration are the only way for the acquisition of citizenship in India.

  Which of the statement's) given above is/are correct?

  A)

   Only 1             

  done clear

  B)

   1 and 3

  done clear

  C)

   1 and 2           

  done clear

  D)

   All of these

  done clear

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• question_answer94)

  Consider the following statements about Biomes.

  1. Arctic Tundra has high mean annual precipitation, but low mean annual temperature.

  2. Desert has less mean annual precipitation, but high mean annual temperature.

  3. Tropical forest has high mean annual precipitation and high mean annual temperature.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer95)

  Which of the following are in the European continent?

  1. Black forest

  2. Vosges mountains

  3. Turner valley

  4. Copacabana beach

  5. Pustaz grassland

  6. Ruhr basin

  7. Port radium

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 5 and 6    
  done clear
  C)
   2, 4, 6 and 7                
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer96)

  Consider the following statements about Sukanya Samridhi Yojana [SSY).

  1. It is a small deposit scheme for girl child launched in 2015 as part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign.

  2. The schemes encompasses all the girls of every economic strata under 10 years of age to open

  Sukanya Samridhi Account in post offices and in the banks.

  3. When the girl child attain the age of 18 years, she herself would operate the account under the scheme.

  4. The scheme is specially designed for girl's higher education only. The minimum deposit is one thousand and maximum deposit is 1.5 lakh rupees.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4         
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   Au of these
  done clear
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• question_answer97)

  Which of the following countries are part of Scandinavia?

  1. Ireland

  2. Sweden

  3. Norway

  4. Iceland

  5. Netherlands

  6. Denmark

  7. Finland

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2, 5 and 7                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4 and 6
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
  done clear
  D)
          1, 2, 4, 5 and 798.
  done clear
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• question_answer98)

  A country is classified by United Nations as a least developed country on which of the following parameters?

  1. Low income levels of population.

  2. Human resource weakness.

  3. Political instability in the country.

  4. Economic vulnerability in the country.

  5. Inequality in ownership of resources.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 5
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3 and 4    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer99)

  Under Washington Convention, international trade of which of the following species has been regulated?

  1. Red panda

  2. Jaguar

  3. Asian elephant

  4. Asian lion

  5. Leopard

  6. Great white shark

  7. Green iguana

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  done clear
  B)
                      4, 5, 6 and 7
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 5 and 6                
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer100)

  Which of the following statements regarding Arihant Nuclear Submarine is correct?

  1. The vessel was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project.

  2. The construction of submarine has been done by Ship Building Centre at Visakhapatnam.

  3. The completion of the INS Arihant will make India of six countries in the world with the ability to design, build and operate its own nuclear submarines.

  4. It is the first ballistic missile submarine to have been built outside the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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