UPSC General Studies Sample Paper

done General Studies Sample Paper-7 Total Questions - 100    [Download]

• question_answer1)

  Global warming is the increase of Earth's average surface temperature due to the effect of greenhouse gases.

  Consider the following statements regarding greenhouse gases

  1. Water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, nitrous oxide, CFCs and halons are responsible for global warming.

  2. The largest sources of methane in the atmosphere are natural wetlands, rice paddies and livestock.

  3. Nitrous oxides are released by the oceans, soils, biomass burning and the use of fertilisers.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   2 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_answer2)

  Which of the following are the tributaries of Ganga?

  1. Alaknanda

  2. Bhagirathi

  3. Burhi Dihing

  4. Dhansiri

  5. Ramganga

  6. Gandhak

  7. Kosi

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 3, 4, 5 and 7
  done clear
  B)
                      5, 6 and 7         
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4 and 6                
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Consider the following statements.

  Under Todarmal's bandobast in Akbar's administration

  1. the state was to advance loans to the cultivators which could be paid in easy annual instalments.

  2. remissions for revenues were granted in bad season.

  3. the revenue collectors were required to write official annual reports about the word, character and integrity of their subordinates.

  4. the accounts were to be kept in Hindi.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, and 3          
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer4)

  The Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) differed from the Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM) which of the following ways?

  1. The stated objective of CDM was complete independence and not just remedying two specific wrong and a vaguely-worded Swaraj.

  2. There was a decline in forms of protests involving the intelligentsia, such as lawyers giving up practice. Student giving up government schools to join national schools and colleges.

  3. Muslim participation in CDM was nowhere near the Non-Cooperation Movement level.

  4. The Congress was organisationally weaker at the time of CDM as compared to NCM.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below,

  A)
   2, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3         
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these     
  done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Consider the following statements about nutrients.

  1. Fats give much more energy as compared to the same amount of carbohydrates.

  2. Proteins are needed for the growth and repair of our body and they are called as building blocks of body

  3. Vitamins give much more energy than both fats and carbohydrates combined.

  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)
   1 and 2         
  done clear
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• question_answer6)

  Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Movement.

  1. Ghadar Movement was founded in the city of San Francisco by Sohan Singh Bhakna and Har Dayal

  2. Viscount Wavell described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious rebellion since Sep Mutiny.

  3. The first venture of Gandhi in All-India politics was the Champaran Movement.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these    
  done clear
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• question_answer7)

  Consider the following statements about the recommendations of RV Easwar Committee.

  1. Capital gain tax on annual earning of less than 5 lakh from trading shares.

  2. For interest on securities, TDS has been raised to Rs.15,000 from Rs.2,500 annually,

  3. Timely refund without interest in case of delayed refunds.

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

  A)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3    
  done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Below are certain statements regarding Polaroid photography. Consider the statements which concur with such technology.

  1. It is photographic process, in which processing of exposed films takes place outside the camera.

  2. Print takes long time to get printed.

  3. It is based on diffusion transfer process.

  4. Polaroid is a commercial name and not of a technology.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 4      
  done clear
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• question_answer9)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Interactions between the two organisms, in which one organism kills and feed on the second organism, called Parasitism.

  2. Mutualism is the way two organisms of different species biologically interact in a relationship, in which each individual derives a fitness benefit.

  Which of the statement(s) 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_answer10)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Estimates Committee of Parliament.

  1. The members of the Estimates Committee along with its Chairman are elected by the members of Lok Sabha from among themselves.

  2. The recommendations of the committee are binding on the government.

  3. The committee can also suggest alternate policies for bringing efficiency and economy in administration.

  4. The report of the committee is to be laid before the House by the President.

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

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4          
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer11)

  The Government of India has decided to re-launch the Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) a saving instrument that was discontinued three years ago, in the line with other continuing small saving scheme such as Public Provident Fund (PPF) and the National Saving Certificates (NSCs). Find out the incorrect statement about KVP.

  1. Launched under Government Saving Certificate Act, 1959.

  2. Interest rate in KVP is linked with CPI-rural inflation.

  3. Interest earned in Kisan Vikas Patra, automatically gets deposited to person's Jan Dhan Account.

  4. KVP doubles the money every 8 years and 4 months.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   Only 3
  done clear
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• question_answer12)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Equatorial insolation is fairly uniform per day throughout the year.

  2. At the poles the insolation is zero in the winter season.

  3. At the poles the insolation per day is more than equatorial insolation in mid-summer.

  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_answer13)

  Which of the following have been considered Biodiversity Hotspots?

  1. Caucasus region

  2. Norway

  3. Horn of Africa

  4. Antarctica

  5. Mediterranean

  6. Middle East

  7. Valdivian forests

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2, 4 and 6                
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 5 and 7 
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
  done clear
  D)
          All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer14)

  Which of the following statements] is/are incorrect?

  1. The Shiwaliks forests consist mainly of chir, pine and tropical mixed hardwood of which sal is often a major component.

  2. Sub-tropical pine forests are found in North-Eastern hills at an altitude of 1000?2000 mts above sea-level.

  3. Silver firs, pines, birches and junipers are the important species found in Coniferous forests of the temperate region.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   Only 3
  done clear
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• question_answer15)
  In cloning of cattle, a fertilised egg is taken out of the mother's womb and                    
  A)
   the egg is divided into four pairs of cells, which are implanted into the womb of other cows     
  done clear
  B)
   in the eight cell stage, cells are separated and cultured until small embryos are formed, which are implanted into the womb of other cows                                                      
  done clear
  C)
   in the eight cell stage, the individual cells are separated under electrical field for further development  in culture media                       
  done clear
  D)
                                                         from this up to eight identical twins can be produced                                          
  done clear
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• question_answer16)

  Elementary particles are considered as the building blocks of nature. Which of the following statement(s) regarding elementary particles is/are correct?

  1. Protons are considered as elementary particles.

  2. Gravitational force does not apply to elementary particles.

  3. 'Standard Model' of Physics is a complete theory of elementary particles, which includes all fundamental forces.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these    
  done clear
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• question_answer17)

  Consider the following statements regarding Educational Institutions founded during the British

  Rule in India.

  1. Baptist Mission College was founded by missionaries in Karnataka.

  2. Lord Wellesley founded Fort William College.

  3. Sanskrit College was established in Kolkata by Charles Duncan.

  4. In January, 1817, Hindu College was established at Banaras.

  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_answer18)

  Read the following statements about functioning of an ecosystem and identify the correct set of statements,

  1. The energy in the food chain flows in a cydic manner.

  2. The pyramid of the numbers is always upright in a food chain.

  3. The pyramid of energy can be upright as well as inverted.

  4. In commensalism type of relationship both organisms are benefitted.

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

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 4             
  done clear
  D)
   None of these  
  done clear
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• question_answer19)

  Consider the following statements about organic state in the country.

  1. Environment Minister declared Asom as the first organic state in the country.

  2. Sikkim is the first fully organic state of India,

  3. In organic land people utilises organic practices and principles as per guideline laid down in National Programme for Organic Production.

  Which of the statements given above is/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_answer20)
  What is a Keystone species?                                                     
  A)
   A species which makes up only a small proportion of the total biomass of a community, yet has a huge impart community organisation                                                      
  done clear
  B)
   A common species that has plenty of biomass yet has a fairly low impact on the community organisation
  done clear
  C)
   A rare species that has minimal impart on the biomass and on other species in the community
  done clear
  D)
   A dominant species that constitutes a large proportion of the biomass and which affects mar species                                                                                
  done clear
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• question_answer21)

  Consider the following statements related to the contempt powers of the Supreme Court.

  1. Supreme Court gets contempt powers by reason of its being a court of record.

  2. Wilful disobedience of a Supreme Court judgement is considered as criminal contempt.

  3. Supreme Court can also take action against contempt of High Court and District Court.

  4. President of India ask advice from Supreme Court on any question of law and advice is binding on the

  President.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Consider the following statements regarding threat perspective of IUCN.

  1. A species is critically endangered when probability of extension of 80% of population in 10 years or 3rd generation.

  2. A species is vulnerable when the probability of extension of 10% in 100 years.

  3. Near threatened species are those which are close to qualifying for vulnerable.

  4. A species is endangered when the probability of extension of 20% in 20 years or 5th generation.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  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_answer23)

  Consider the following statements regarding of the Indigo Revolt (1859-60).

  1. There was a complete unity among Hindu and Muslim peasants.

  2. Hem Chandra Kar was one of the prominent leaders of the rebellious ryots.

  3. The rebellious ryots maintained a great organisation and discipline.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  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_answer24)

  Examine the following statements regarding the constitutional developments in India during the rule of the British Crown.

  1. Direct elections were introduced in India for the first time through the Indian Councils Act of 1909.

  2. Separate electorate for Muslim members were introduced for the first time through the Government of

  India Act of 1919.

  3. Separate representation was given to Sikhs, Christians and Anglo-Indians through Montague

  Chelmsford Reform.

  4. The separation of legislative powers into Union, State, Concurrent and Residuary powers Was first introduced in the Government of India Act of 1935.

  5. Government of India Act introduced bicameralism for the first time in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1935.

  Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 5                
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   3, 4 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer25)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Round Table Conferences (1930-32).

  1. The Indian National Congress boycotted the First Round Table Conference.

  2. Gandhiji attended the Second Round Table Conference.

  3. After the Second Round Table Conference, the Gandhi - Irwin Pact was signed.

  4. Communal Award is associated with the Round Table Conferences.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer26)
  With reference to the Swadeshi Movement during the Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following statements is not correct?                                                    
  A)
   The theme song of the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal, was Rabindranath's Amar Sonar Bangia
  done clear
  B)
   Syed Haider Raza led the Swadeshi Movement in Delhi                                   
  done clear
  C)
   The Ganapati and Shivaji festivals became a medium of propaganda in Bengal too        
  done clear
  D)
   The Surat split of the Congress in 1907, weakened the Swadeshi Movement                   
  done clear
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• question_answer27)

  Drought is a situation occurring in any area when the mean annual rainfall is less than 75% of the normal rainfall. In this regard, which of the following concepts/terms are not correct?

  1. Meteorological drought is a situation where there is a reduction in rainfall for a Specific period below specific amount.

  2. Hydrological drought is associated with reduction of water.

  3. Agricultural drought is concerned with the impact of meteorological/hydrological drought on crop yield

  4. Soil moisture drought is a situation of inadequate soil moisture particularly in tainted area which in a not support crop growth.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  B)
          2 and 4         
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these     
  done clear
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• question_answer28)

  Which of the following statements comparing the powers of the State Legislative Assembly the Legislative Council (where they exist) is/are correct?

  1. In case of disagreement of Ordinary Bills the council has a equal position with the assembly.

  2. Constitution Amendment Bills, which require ratification need to be passed by both the assembly a

  3. Resolution to abolish the council in a State Legislature has to be passed by both the assembly and

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these   
  done clear
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• question_answer29)

  Which, of the following statement(s) related to Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PWD) are incorrect?

  1. It is celebrated on 10th January every year to commemorate Gandhiji's return to India on 10th January, 1915 from South Africa.

  2. It is a programme organised by Ministry of External Affairs to foster greater interaction between Indian Diaspora and Indian Government.

  3. The Indian Government uses this occasion to showcase opportunities for investment in India to the expatriate community and it has been started since 2003 by the NDA Government.

  4. The Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred to overseas Indians by the President of India as a part of PWD.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these 
  done clear
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• question_answer30)

  Consider the following statements about the objectives of National Knowledge Network(NKN)

  1. It is a network grid, by Government of India, to provide high speed internet connectivity among the governmental, educational and research institutes, IITs and IIMs etc.

  2. Establishing connectivity for knowledge and information sharing.

  3. Enabling collaborative research in emerging areas such as climate modelling.

  4. Facilitating distance education in specialised fields such. as medicine emerging high-tech covering info-bio-nano technology.

  5. Facilitating an ultra-high speed e-governance backbone for information sharing.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4          
  done clear
  C)
   1, 4 and 5                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these 
  done clear
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• question_answer31)

  Consider the following statements regarding Mathura School of Sculpture.

  1. Mathura sculpture was made of fine red sandstone.

  2. The three important aspects i.e. plasticity of modeling, sensitivity of the plastic surface and drapery are represented rather crudely in the Mathura style.

  3. The earliest dated example of Gupta sculpture, so far known, belongs to the Mathura style.

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

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Consider the following statements about Swavalamban Yojana.

  1. NFS Swavalamban Model is designed to ensure ultra-low administrative and transactional costs, so as to make small investments viable.

  2. It is open to eligible citizens of India, in the age group of 40-60 years.

  3. Subscriber is free to choose the amount he/she wants to invest every year.

  4. It is regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authorities (PFRDA).

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer33)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive disease.

  2. Down's syndrome is due to aneuploidy.

  3. Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive gene disorder.

  4. Phenylketonuria is an autosomal dominant gene disorder.

  5. Sickle cell anaemia is an X-linked recessive gene disorder.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 3 and 5        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 5
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer34)

  Which of the following statement(s) regarding the Chairman of Rajya Sabha is/are incorrect?

  1. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

  2. The Chairman is not a member of Rajya Sabha unlike the Speaker of Lok Sabha, who is a member of Lok Sabha.

  3. The Chairman cannot cast a vote in case of equality of votes.

  4. The Chairman is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament unlike the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer35)

  Which of the following statements regarding the power of the courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights are incorrect?

  1. Power of High Courts to issue writs is broader than the power of Supreme Court. -

  2. The Writ of Certiorari are available not only against judicial bodies, but also administrative bodies.

  3. Courts other than Supreme Court and High Court can also be empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

  4. Normally, to enforce the Fundamental Rights, citizens have to first go to the High Court available to them.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

  Consider the following statements regarding Mission Indradhanush.

  1. It was launched by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 25th December, 2014 to achieve full immunisation coverage for all children by 2020.

  2. The mission was launched on good governance day that marks the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratra Madan Mohan Malaviya and birthday of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

  3. The ministry has identified 201 high focus districts that have nearly 50% of all unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children,

  4. Mass Media, interpersonal communication and sturdy mechanisms of monitoring and evaluating the scheme are crucial components of mission.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
                     3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                             
  done clear
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• question_answer37)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Economy.

  1. Balance of Payment (BoP) is a sum total of balance of trade, factor income, cash transfers and invisibles.

  2. India is having a current account surplus.

  3. When Indian currency depreciates against US Dollar, the current account deficit of the country increases.

  4. When money (rupee) depreciates against the US dollar, the export sector benefits.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
                       1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3                                 
  done clear
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• question_answer38)

  Which of the following statement(s) regarding the election of the President is/are incorrect?

  1. Elected members of Legislative Councils of States also participate in the election.

  2. The value of the vote of an Member of Parliament to total values of votes of all MLA's of all states upon total number of elected MP.

  3. Even if there are more than two candidates, the successful candidate requires to win by getting absolute majority.

  4. If the Legislative Assembly of a State is dissolved during the election, then the members of assembly do not participate in the presidential election.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below,

  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_answer39)

  Consider the following statements with reference to different kinds of fibers.

  1. Jute fibre is obtained from the leaves of the jute plant.

  2. Wool is also obtained from the hair of rabbits, yak and camels.

  3. Silk fibre is drawn from the cocoon of silkworm,

  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)
   Only 3      
  done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Consider the following statements and identify the incorrect one about the functions of cooperative banks.                                                               
  A)
   Cooperative banks are organised and managed on the principle of .cooperation, self-help an;
  done clear
  B)
   They does not perform all the main banking functions of deposit, mobilisation etc.
  done clear
  C)
   Cooperative banks are the first government sponsored, government supported and subsidised financial agency in India                    
  done clear
  D)
                                  They are subject to CRR and SLR requirements as other banks                        
  done clear
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• question_answer41)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Acid rain has pH value of less than 5.0 and contains high amount of \[S{{O}_{2}}\] NO and other pollutants.

  2. Active dispersal is the movement of organisms from one point to another by being carried along by some other force.

  3. The tendency for some substances to concentrate with each trophic level is called bio-magnification.

  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_answer42)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Vulnerability is the degree to which a system is susceptible to or unable to cope with the adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and extremes.

  2. IPCC defines mitigation as technological change and substitution that reduce resource inputs and emissions per unit of output with respect to climate change.

  3. Adaptation to climate change refers to adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1and 2            
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer43)
  What is the most significant difference in the message of the Pillar edicts as compared to the Rock edicts?
  A)
   Rock edicts are addressed to common people and Pillar edicts to the Buddhist order.
  done clear
  B)
   The main stress in the Pillar edicts is on social welfare measure
  done clear
  C)
   There is a hint of fanaticism about dhamma and of megalomania in the Pillar edicts
  done clear
  D)
   Rock edicts are addressed to Buddhist order and Pillar edicts to the common people
  done clear
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• question_answer44)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Acrylic is a synthetic fibre made of acrylonitrile monomer.

  2. Cellulose is a natural polymer.

  3. Acrylic fibre is sometimes called as artificial silk.

  Which of statements) given above is/are correct?

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

  Consider the following statements with reference to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.

  1. The Chairperson and members of the Lokpal may be removed on grounds of misbehaviour by an order of the President on the basis of the inquiry made by the Selection Committee.

  2. Lokpal will have power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by Lokpal.

  3. 50% of members of Lokpal shall be from SC/ST/OBCs, minorities and women.

  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_answer46)

  Consider the following statements about greenhouse effect.

  1. Without greenhouse effect. Earth's surface temperature would average about' \[30{}^\circ C\] colder than the present.

  2. Carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere.

  3. Carbon monoxide is also an important contributor of greenhouse effect.

  4. Clouds absorb and emit infrared radiation and thus add to the effect of greenhouse gases.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer47)

  Consider the following statements regarding the "Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana".

  1. Under this scheme, a Member of Parliament can select a suitable Gram Panchayat for being developed as Adarsh Gram, other than his/her own village or that of his/her spouse.

  2. The goal is to develop three Adarsh Grams by each MP by March 2019, of which one has to be developed

  3. The scheme envisages no role for District Collector as it seeks to empower grass-roots level democracy.

  Which of the statements given above are not correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3                
  done clear
  C)
                    Only 3 
  done clear
  D)
   None of these                           
  done clear
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• question_answer48)

  Which of the following statement(s) is/are not the correct provisions of a Money bill?

  1. Money bills are provided under Article 110.

  2. Any bill providing for the imposition of any tax as one of its provisions is a Money bill.

  3. A bill, whose only provisions are those relating to declaration of any expenditure as expenditia charged on the Consolidated Tund of India is a Money bill.

  4. A bill providing only for the imposition of taxes by a local authority for local purposes is also

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   Only 4  
  done clear
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• question_answer49)

  Consider the following statements in the context of Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline (also known Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India Pipeline, TAP or TAPI).

  1. The proposed natural gas pipeline is being financed by the World Bank.

  2. The pipeline will start from the Dauletabad gas field in Turkmenistan and would go upto town of Dauletabad, near the border between Pakistan and India.

  3. Original project started in 1995 with an inaugural Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between

  Governments of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

  4. Inter-governmental agreement on the pipeline was signed in December, 2010 in Ashgabat, popul known as Ashgabat Agreement.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  With reference to water logging, consider the following statements.

  1. Irrigation without proper drainage of water leads to water logging in the soil. Besides affecting the crops, water logging reduces the salinity of the surface of the soil.

  2. Water logging is one of the problems that have come in the wake of the Green Revolution.

  3. Soil may be regarded as waterlogged when the water table of the groundwater is too high to conveniently permit an anticipated activity, like agriculture,

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  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_answer51)

  Consider the following statement regarding Phillips curve.

  1. The curve shows the relationship between the inflation rate and the unemployment rate.

  2. There is a positive relation between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate.

  3. An unexpected expansion of the nominal money supply or decline in the demand for money will increase the long-run equilibrium price level.

  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_answer52)
  Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
  A)
   A Civil Disobedience Movement was started based on the issue of salt
  done clear
  B)
   Dandi March was started from Gandhiji's Ashram at Wardha
  done clear
  C)
   Gandhi violated the Salt laws on 6th April, 1930
  done clear
  D)
   Salt march was widely covered by the European and American press
  done clear
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• question_answer53)

  Consider the following statement regarding Ancient Religious Movements.

  1. The Jain text which contains the biographies of the Tirthankaras is known as Adi Purana.

  2. The propounder of the Madhyamika Philosophy was Nagarjuna.

  3. The rules of Buddhist monistic life are laid down, primarily, in Vinayapitaka.

  4. The earliest available work of the Sangam Tamils is Tolkappiyam

  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)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer54)

  The Constitution of India, the Fundamental Law of the land, specifically ferbids "traffic in human beings and other similar form of forced labour" in Article 23 the welfare of women and children is vital and importance to the Indian Government, with the administration regularly formulating provisions and schemes for their benefit. One of the most promising schemes is the Ujjawala scheme.

  Consider the following statements regarding 'Ujjawala Scheme'.

  1. Designed to liberate victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

  2. It was launched in 2007 by Home Ministry.

  3. The target group or main beneficiary of this scheme are women and child victims.

  4. Ujjawala scheme has four components that prevention, rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer55)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Banking Ombudsman.

  1. Banking Ombudsman is appointed by RBI.

  2. Appeal against Banking Ombudsman can be taken to Governor of RBI.

  3. All Scheduled Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Primary Cooperative Banks are covered under Banking Ombudsman Scheme.

  Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Which one of the following statement is incorrect?
  A)
   Madan Mohan Malaviya had established BHU in 1915 with the support of some leaders, mainly Annie Besant
  done clear
  B)
   Annie Besant had founded the Central Hindu College in 1898 in Varanasi and this college was later gifted to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya for the later to get it converted into Banaras Hindu University
  done clear
  C)
   The foundation for the main campus of BHU was laid by Lord Hardinge on 4th February, 1916 on the occasion of Vasant Panchami
  done clear
  D)
   The Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1915 in Banaras and established its headquarters in Allahabad
  done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayas.

  1. The mountain range is arch-shaped, convex Southwards with syntaxial bends at the Western

  Eastern ends.

  2. The syntaxial bends are parallel to continental scale deep fault known as chaman fault in Western side and sagaing fault in Eastern side.

  3. The higher Himalayan crystallines is separated from the lesser Himalaya along the main central Thrust

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these 
  done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Bead making was a craft known to the Harappans. Which among the following is the correct statement?                                                                      
  A)
   The Harappan long barrel cylinder beads made out of carnelian were found in the royal places of China
  done clear
  B)
   Chanhudaro was amous for ornaments beads and metal works                           
  done clear
  C)
   The Harappan people made beads only from terracotta and shell                            
  done clear
  D)
   The use of cylindrical stone drill was unknown to perforate beads of semi-precious stones     
  done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Four children belonging to the same parents have the following blood groups A, B, AB and Hence, the genotype of the parents are                                                
  A)
   both parents are homozygous for 'A' group                                               
  done clear
  B)
   one parent is homozygous for 'A' and another parent is homozygous for ?B?            
  done clear
  C)
   one parent is heterozygous for 'A' and another parent is heterozygous for 'B'            
  done clear
  D)
   both parents are homozygous for 'B' group                                               
  done clear
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• question_answer60)

  Consider the following statements about Guler paintings.

  1. It is the early phase of Kangra paintings.

  2. It is a unique mixture of Mughal style of paintings and Hindu painters of Guler.

  3. These painters are renowned for creating natural canvasses.

  4. This style also accentuated the elegance and grace of the Indian women.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   .1, 2, and 4                  
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4         
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4        
  done clear
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• question_answer61)

  With reference to Sangeet Natak Academy, consider the following statements.

  1. The Academy functions as the apex body of the music in the country and aims towards promoting propagating music of India.

  2. The National School of Drama was set up by the Sangeet Natak Academy.

  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_answer62)
  Match the following.

  Programme		Description
  A	Council for Advancement of peoples Action and Rural Technology (CAPART)	1	To provide profitable employment opportunities to the rural poor.
  B	Training Rural Youth for Self-Employment (TRYSEM)	2	For providing employment to rural an employed.
  C	Twenty point programme (TPP)	3	To provide assistance for rural prosperity.
  D	National Rural Employment Programme	4	Poverty evadication and raising the standard of living
  		5	Programme of training rural youth for self-employment

  Codes
  A)
   A-3, B-5, C-4, D-1        
  done clear
  B)
   A-3, B-5, C-4, D-1
  done clear
  C)
   A-5, B-3, C-4, D-1        
  done clear
  D)
   A-3, B-5, C-1, D-4                         
  done clear
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• question_answer63)

  Consider the following statements regarding the exceptions to Fundamental Rights.

  1. Laws placed in 9th Schedule of the Constitution are saved from violation of any Fundamental Right.

  2. Fundamental Rights of members of armed forces can be restricted by Parliament by law.

  3. Laws to give effect to directive principles under Article 39 B and C cannot be declared unconstitutional for violation of any Fundamental Right.

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

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   Only 3
  done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Consider the following statements related to Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) and exchange rate. Which among the following is correct?
  A)
   PPP is a technique used to determine the relative value of currencies, estimating the amount of adjustment needed on the exchange rate
  done clear
  B)
   There is no difference between PPP and exchange rate. PPP is specifically used in buying goods and exchange rate is specifically used for both goods and services
  done clear
  C)
   Market exchange rates are used to compare international income, as they are mostly stable
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer65)
  One of the important goals of the Economic Liberalisation Policy is to achieve full convertibility of the Indian rupee. This is being advocated because
  A)
   convertibility of the rupee will stabilise its exchange value against major currencies of the world
  done clear
  B)
   it will attract more foreign capital inflow in India
  done clear
  C)
   it will help promotion of exports
  done clear
  D)
   it will help India secure loans from the world financial markets on attractive terms
  done clear
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• question_answer66)

  Consider the following statements regarding fuller capital account convertibility.

  1. India to go for fuller capital amount convertibility need to reduce fiscal deficit, increase the foreign exchange resource and control inflation.

  2. Free financial market is a must to accrue the benefit from capital account convertibility.

  3. Full capital account convertibility can stabilise the economy during crisis time.

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

  A)
   1 and 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_answer67)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Terai region is made up of stones and pebbles. It is so highly porous that rivers disappear in this region.

  2. In Bhabhar region, rivers re-emerge and this region is very marshy. This is the region of dense forests and high biological diversity.

  3. Khadar region is made up of new alluvium.

  4. Bhangar region is made up of old alluvium.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   All of these       
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements.

  1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas, whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and sub-tropical areas.

  2. Coffee is propagated by seeds, but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.

  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_answer69)
  .

  Consider the following statements about the Caste system.

  1. Basic characteristics of the caste system involve purity, heredity, marriage and food.

  2. Dharma in the three pursuits: Dharma, Artha, Kama means that caste rules are ordained by shastros

  3. Anirabasita means the vamasamkaras.

  4. Process of proliferation of castes is described in the Purushasukta.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4          
  done clear
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• question_answer70)
  It is said that, in order to ensure that rising foreign exchange reserves do not lead to rise inflationary pressures, a policy of sterilisation should be adopted, which implies             
  A)
   compliance with export and import regulations                                            
  done clear
  B)
   withdrawing equivalent amount of domestic currency from circulation                       
  done clear
  C)
   ensuring that counterfeit currency is not circulated                                             
  done clear
  D)
   ensuring that black money is accounted for                                                 
  done clear
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• question_answer71)

  Consider the following statements in the context of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations describing some provisions under it.

  1. The host nation may at any time and for any reason declare a particular member of the diplomatic s to be persona non-grata.

  2. The premises of a diplomatic mission, such as an embassy, are inviolate and must not be entered by host country except by permission of the head of the mission.

  3. Diplomats must not be liable to any form of arrest or detention. They are immune from civil or criminal prosecution.

  4. The family members of a diplomat who are living in the host country enjoy most of the same protections as the diplomats themselves.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3           
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these     
  done clear
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• question_answer72)

  What were the effects of First Mass Strike, after the passing of amended Rowlatt Act?

  1. The masses could act now instead of verbal expression.

  2. The national movement permanently shifted the base on masses.

  3. Urban poor played an increasingly important role in the struggle from now.

  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_answer73)

  Which of the following statement(s) regarding the schools of Indian philosophy is/are correct?

  1. Charvaka school believes in the vedas.

  2. Mimamsa believes in the vedas but not in the existence of God.

  3. The Samkhya school believes in an infinite number of God.

  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)
   None of these  
  done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Match the following.                                                             

  List I	List II
  A.  Gutenberg discontinuity	1. Abrupt increase of P-wave and S-Wave at the depth of 220 Km
  B.  Mohorovicic discontinuity	2. Discontinuity between Earth's core and mantle
  C.  Lehmann discontinuity	3. Discontinuity between Earth's crust and mantle
  D.  Conrad discontinuity crust	4. Discontinuity between upper continental crust and lower continental

  A)
   A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1                    
  done clear
  B)
   A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3                        
  done clear
  C)
   A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1        
  done clear
  D)
   A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4                         
  done clear
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• question_answer75)

  Living coral reefs are foundation for many marine species and thus a crucial support for human life. What are the factor responsible for 'Coral bleaching'?

  1. Salinity

  2. Tide

  3. El-Nino

  4. Global warming

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4          
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which one of the following statements regarding 'Carbon Credits' is incorrect?
  A)
   The Carbon Credit System was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol
  done clear
  B)
   Carbon Credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota
  done clear
  C)
   The goal of the Carbon Credit System is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission
  done clear
  D)
   Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme
  done clear
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• question_answer77)

  Which of the following is/are not correct statement(s) about Lord Wellesley?

  1. Adopted non-interventionist policy in India.

  2. Was confident that Napoleon will not intervene in India to aid Tipu Sultan.

  3. Played major role in creation of Agra province a Madras presidency.

  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)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer78)

  Consider the following statements about Epeirogenic movements.

  1. These are horizontal movements caused by tangential forces.

  2. They cause large scale upliftment, subsidence or submergence and emergence of the land areas.

  3. These movements are rather quick and widespread and fracturing and folding is produced in the rock.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer79)

  Consider the following statements with reference to carbon trading.

  1. Carbon trading idea emanated after the signing of the Kyoto Protocol.

  2. It mandates GHC emissions caps on industrialised nation.

  3. Clean Development Management (CDM) allows for company project in developing countries, with no mandated emission reduction targeted, to trade in CERs with countries that have such targets.

  4. One CER is equal to a reduction of one tonne of carbon.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  B)
          1, 2 and 3          
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer80)

  Which of the following factors cause an increase in salinity of ocean water.

  1. High temperature

  2. High humidity

  3. Presence of winds

  4. Presence of river mouths

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4             
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer81)

  Consider the following statements regarding Land Tides.

  1. The main causes of land tides are the gravitational fields of the Sun and Moon and the Earth's elasticity.

  2. Like ocean tides, the Moon has the greatest effect on land tides because it is closer to the Earth than the Sun.

  3. The Sun does have an effect on land tides as well because of its very large size and strong gravitational field.

  4. As the Earth rotates around the Sun and the Moon each of their gravitational fields pull on the Earth.

  Because of this pull there are small deformations or bulges on the Earth's surface or land tides.

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

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer82)

  An Eutrophic lake is characterised by

  1. an excessive growth of plant biomass.

  2. development of zones without oxygen.

  3. small less desirable fishes replace larger and more desirable species.

  4. algal blooms and scums.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3         
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer83)

  Consider the following statements with reference to the wetlands of India.

  1. The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other states.

  2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands larger than that of wetlands.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither 1nor2
  done clear
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• question_answer84)

  How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?

  1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.

  2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants

  3. Application for intellectural property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be mades without the approval of NBA.

  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_answer85)

  In the light of Mansabdari System of administration of medieval India, examine the following statements.

  1. The word Mansab means a rank in the Mansab System under Mughals.

  2. The Mansabdari System was invention of Mughals.

  3. The system was represented by the dual rank of Zat and Sawar.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer86)

  Consider the following statements about humidity.

  1. Absolute humidity represents the actual amount of moisture present in the air. Absolute humidity remains constant with change in temperature.

  2. Relative humidity is the ratio between the amount of moisture, which the air can hold at a given temperature and the amount it actually holds. Relative humidity increases with increase temperature, while it decreases with decrease in temperature.

  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_answer87)
  Which one of the following statements regarding the government securities is incorrect?     
  A)
   They are also known as Gilt Edge securities                                                 
  done clear
  B)
   They can be held by any person, firm, company, corporate body or institution, State Governments, Provident Funds and Trusts     
  done clear
  C)
                                                            They have maturity period ranging from 1 to 30 years                                       
  done clear
  D)
   The minimum investment in government security is Rs.1000
  done clear
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• question_answer88)
  Which of the following species are Critically Endangered?                                 
  A)
   Red headed vulture, slender biled vulture, pygmy hog, bengal florican, gharial                
  done clear
  B)
   White backed vulture, wildass, golden langoor, black bug, red panda, marbled cat, markhor   
  done clear
  C)
   Egyptian vulture, griffon vulture, swamp dear, lion tailed macaque                        
  done clear
  D)
   Great Indian one horned rhinoceroes, bearded vulture, red bear, hawk deer, four-horned ant
  done clear
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• question_answer89)

  Consider the following statements about photochemical smog.

  1. It occurs in cool humid climate.

  2. It has high concentration of oxidising agents, so is called oxidising smog.

  3. It results from the action of sunlight on unsaturated hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  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_answer90)
  Which of the following is not a type of tax enumerated in the Constitution?
  A)
   Taxes levied by the union but collected and appropriated by the states
  done clear
  B)
   Taxes levied and collected by the union but assigned to the states
  done clear
  C)
   Taxes levied and collected by the union but distributed between the union and the states
  done clear
  D)
   Taxes levied and collected by the states but distributed between the union and the states
  done clear
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• question_answer91)

  Which of the following are the components of impossible trinity?

  1. Free capital flow

  2. Flexible Exchange Rate

  3. Low inflation

  4. High Growth

  5. Sovereign Monetary Policy

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 5        
  done clear
  D)
   3, 4 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer92)

  Which of the following steps cannot by taken by a House of Parliament during the first two reading of a bill?

  1. Circulating the bill for eliciting public opinion.

  2. Rejecting the bill as a whole.

  3. Moving amendments to the bill.

  4. Referring the bill to a Joint Committee of the two houses.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer93)

  Arrange the following gases in decreasing order of concentration in atmosphere.

  1. Argon

  2. Neon

  3. Carbon dioxide

  4. Methane

  Codes
  A)
   4, 3, 2, 1                     
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 2, 4            
  done clear
  C)
   3, 2, 1, 4                     
  done clear
  D)
   3, 2, 4, 1
  done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Which one of the following is correct statement about Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)?
  A)
   The main aims and objectives of RMK is to promote a undertake activition for the promotions of or to provide credit as an instrument of socio-economic change and development through financial services for the development of women
  done clear
  B)
   Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK) is focussed on providing credit for agricultural activities only to poor women and their empowerment
  done clear
  C)
   RMKs works as a micro-credit agency
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer95)

  Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram is the first comprehensive adolescent health programme in the country.

  1. It defines an adolescent as a person between 10 and 18 years.

  2. Its focus areas include nutrition, non-communicable disease, mental health, substance misuse and gender based violence.

  3. The programme will be based on community based intervention.

  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_answer96)

  Consider the following statements regarding Forest Conservation Act, 1980.

  1. Under this Act, prior approval of Central Government is required before any reserved forest is declared as dereserved or forest land is diverted to non-forest purposes.

  2. It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

  3. Scope of existing non-forest purposes has been extended to other areas of cultivation of tea, coffee- spices, rubber palms, medicinal plants etc.

  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_answer97)

  The organic molecules in sunscreen absorb the ultraviolet radiation and release it as heat. There are three types of ultraviolet light. Consider the following statements.

  1. UV-A is completely absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere.

  2. UV-B is partially blocked by the ozone layer and involved in tanning and burning of your skin i.e. sunburns.

  3. UV-C is not absorbed by the ozone and penetrates deeply into the skin and can lead to cancer and premature skin aging.

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

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer98)

  North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) is a new lease of life for North-East. Consider the following statements regarding NERPSIP.

  1. This project is a major step towards meeting the national objective of 'Power to All' through enhancement in access of consumers to Grid connected power supply through improving i'3 availability and reliability.

  2. This shall also increase the per capita power consumption of North-Eastern region which is lagging behind the average national consumption.

  3. This project will also reduce the gap between the requirement and availability of the intrastate mission transmission and distribution system.

  4. The scheme is to be taken up under a new central sector plan scheme of Ministry of Power and will be implemented with the assistance of World Bank loan and Government of India.

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

  Consider the following statements with reference to manure.

  1. Compost which is prepared by using earthworms to hasten the process of decomposition of plant and animal refuse is called as vermin-compost.

  2. Some plants like Sun hemp or guar are grown and then mulched by ploughing them into the soil win A becomes compost enriching the soil in nitrogen and phosphorus.

  3. The process in which farm waste material like livestock excreta (cow dung etc), vegetable waste, animal refuse, domestic waste, sewage waste, straw, eradicated weeds etc is decomposed in pits is known as green manuring.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  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_answer100)

  Which of the following cannot be the outcome of global warming?

  1. The frequency of hot extremes, beat waves and heavy precipitation will very likely decrease.

  2. The most warming will be at high Northern latitudes and least warming over the Southern ocean and parts of the North Atlantic ocean.

  3. Increased coastal flooding.

  4. Climate change so far includes adverse effects on small islands, adverse effects on indigene? populations in high-latitude areas.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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