Sample papers for UPSC General Studies General Studies Sample Paper-10

The Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme was launched in 1995 to support Universalisation of Primary Education (UPE) by improving the nutritional status of primary school children.

C)

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is a scheme launched in March 2009 with the objective of making secondary education of good quality available.

D)

None of the above

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29)

Consider the following statements about Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

1. NSG was founded in 1974, in response to the Indian Nuclear Test earlier in that year.

2. On 6th September, 2008, the NSG members granted India a 'clean waiver' from its existing rules, which forbid nuclear trade with a country, which has not signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

3. Presently, India is also entitled for import of Enrichment and Reprocessing (ENR) Equipment an: Technology from the supplier country.

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

A)

1 and 2

B)

2 and 3

C)

Only 2

D)

All of these

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30)

Consider the following pollutant and their effect on human being (Health effects).

1. Sulphur oxide: Eye and throat irritation, cough, allergies, impairs enzyme function in respirator-I system.

2. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM): Lung irritation, reduces development of RBC and cause pulmonary malfunctioning.

3. Mercury; Nervous disorders, insomnia, memory loss, gingivities and minamata disease.

Which of the above matches are incorrect, with the effect of pollutants?

A)

Only 2

B)

1 and 3

C)

1 and 2

D)

None of these

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31)

When a low flying aeroplane passes overhead, we sometime notice a slight shaking of the picture on our TV screen. This is due to

A)

vibrations created by the passage of aircraft

B)

change of magnetic flux occurring due to the passage of aircraft

C)

diffraction of the signal received from the antenna

D)

None of the above

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32)

Consider the following statements about the Greater Himalaya Range.

1. The Greater Himalaya is also called the Himadri and Bahirgiri in the Ancient Indian Literature.

2. Thaga La and Jelep La are important passes in Greater Himalaya.

3. Nanga Parbat and Annapuma are not the part of Greater Himalaya Range.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 2

B)

2 and 3

C)

1 and 3

D)

All of these

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33)

Consider the following statements.

1. Charyapada, the Punjabi folk songs composed between the 10th and 12th centuries are the earliest specimen of the Punjabi language.

2. Till the 18th century, Urdu was called by various names such as Hindiavi, Dakhini, Hindustani or Rekhta.

3. The Chishti Sufis made use of Hindi devotional songs.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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34)

The religious movements of 15th and 16th centuries, brought many positive changes, which proved to be beneficial for the development of Hindu-Muslim unity. Consider the following statements.

1. Sufi saints organised different 'Silsilas' and they had their own school of thoughts. They accepted

Muhammad Sahib and idea of Quran.

2. They obtained the thought of tolerance and non-violence from Hinduism, however they were against the rule of starving the body and giving pain to the physique in order to meet God, which was advocated by Buddhists and Jains.

3. The Sufi saints believed that to meet God, they had to undergo the journey of 10 stages.

4. They did not believe in communal harmony.

5. Sufism was not the source of their livelihood. Sufi texts prove that saints worked hard to earn their living.

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

A)

1, 3 and 4

B)

Only 1

C)

1, 3 and 5

D)

3, 4 and 5

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35)

The Poorna Swaraj Declaration promulgated to fight for complete self-rule independent of the British empire. Consider the following statements.

1. The draft for the Poorna Swaraj pledge was drafted by Jawaharlal Nehru.

2. Under the declaration, it was decided to boycott the Round Table Conference.

3. As per the declaration, the Salt Satyagraha was initiated as the first struggle for complete independence.

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

A)

1 and 2

B)

Only 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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36)

Consider the following statements about Green India Mission (GIM).

1. The target is to bring 5 million hectares of forest and non-forest land under green cover and improved the quality of forest cover on another 5 million hectares.

2. Money under this project will be given through Forest Departments of State Governments.

3. Elimination of poverty is also an aspect of Green India Mission.

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

A)

Only 2

B)

1 and 2

C)

1 and 3

D)

All of these

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37)

With references to the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana Scheme, consider the following statements.

1. It is a sub-component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).

2. Its objective is to achieve socio-economic and technical empowerment of the rural women fanners, predominantely small and marginal farmers.

3. The project is implemented by the ministry of women and child welfare.

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

A)

1 and 3

B)

Only 3

C)

1 and 2

D)

None of these

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38)

Consider the following statements regarding podzols.

1. They are typical soils of boreal forests.

2. These are poor soils for agriculture.

3. Podzols with no E horizon are black podzolic soils.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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39)

Consider the following recommendations given by Parthasarathi Shome Panel related to General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR).

1. To abolish the capital gains tax on transfer of listed securities and appropriately to increase the

Securities transaction tax rate.

2. To permit corporates to approach the authority for advanced rulings for tax guidance.

3. Using General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) only in cases of abusive, contrived and artificial arrangements.

4. It asked Government of India to not to use General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) until 2014.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

2 and 3

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1, 2 and 3

D)

All of these

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40)

The incentives and facilities offered to the units in SEZs for attracting investments into the SEZ& including foreign investment include

1. duty free import/domestic procurement of goods for development, operation and maintenance of SEZ units.

2. 50% income tax exemption on export income for SEZ units for first 5 years, 25% for next 5 years thereafter.

3. exemption from minimum alternate tax.

4. exemption from central sales tax.

5. exemption from service tax.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

2, 4 and 5

C)

1, 4 and 5

D)

1, 3, 4 and 5

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41)

Consider the following statements.

1. The Department of Disinvestment is in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.

2. While pursuing disinvestment, government has to retain majority shareholding, i.e. atleast 26% and management control of the Public Sector Undertakings.

3. Citizens have every right to own part of the shares of Public Sector Undertakings.

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

A)

1 and 3

B)

2 and 3

C)

Only 3

D)

None of these

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42)

Consider the following statements regarding the majority required during the process Amendment of Constitution.

1. Provisions affecting states can be amended without a special majority in Parliament along with ratification by half the states.

2. Provisions related to election to Parliament, State Legislatures and of the President require a special majority along with ratification by half the states.

3. The requirement of special majority in case of Constitution Amendment Bill is at every stage and every clause of the bill.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

1 and 2

C)

1 and 3

D)

Only 3

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43)

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in relation to the Acting and Ad hoc judges of the Supreme Court?

1. Ad hoc judges are appointed from among the retired judges of the Supreme Court.

2. Acting judges are not deemed to be judges of the Supreme Court.

3. The consent of the person himself is required in case of appointment as either Acting judge or Ad hoc judge.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

Only 1

B)

1 and 2

C)

Only 2

D)

2 and 3

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44)

Consider the following statements regarding the Arctic Council.

1. It is a specialised organisation of the United Nations.

2. Any state can be a members of the council.

3. The council's main objective is to study on climate change.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Only 3

D)

None of these

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45)

Consider the following statements about pentavalent vaccine.

1. The pentavalent vaccine is a combination of five vaccines in one-diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B and haemophilus influenza type b.

2. It has the advantage of reducing the number of injections given to a child from 9 to 5.

3. Diphtheria, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This disease is also called the 100 days' cough.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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46)

The three basic systems that are used in the working of touch screen are Resistive, Capacitive and Surface acoustic wave. Consider the following statements in light of this.

1. The surface acoustic wave system allows a touch with almost any object.

2. As far as price, the resistive system is the cheapest,

3. A capacitive system must have a conductive input, usually your finger, in order to register a touch.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 2

B)

1 and 3

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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47)

Nuclear fusion occurs when two light-weight nuclei fuse (combine Land form a nucleus of heavier element. Consider the following statements regarding nuclear fusion.

1. Extremely intense heat is needed for fusion to occur.

2. Nuclear fusion can occur in plasma only.

3. Generally, nuclear fusion are uncontrolled chain reaction.

4. Tokamak is most successful nuclear fusion reactor.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1, 3 and 4

C)

2, 3 and 4

D)

All of these

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48)

Consider the following statements about Buddha.

1. Stupa was built to mark the place, where the Buddha first taught his message.

2. The Buddha taught that life is full of suffering and unhappiness.

3. The Buddha taught in Prakrit.

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

A)

1 and 3

B)

1 and 2

C)

Only 2

D)

All of these

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49)

Consider the following fall outs of Chauri Chaura incident.

1. Non-Cooperation Movement was called off by Mahatma Gandhi.

2. There was a schism in the Congress.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

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50)

Which of the following statements is/are true about guilds as they existed in early medieval India

1. The guilds had normally an elected chief.

2. The guilds framed their own rules.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

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51)

Consider the following statements about the goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD

1. Conservation of biological diversity (or biodiversity).

2. Sustainable use of its components.

3. Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.

4. Conservation of biodiversity by stopping all form of geoengineering.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1, 2 and 4

C)

2, 3 and 4

D)

All of these

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52)

Zero tillage farming technique is the new way of cultivation, by which we can gain our aim sustainable development in agriculture. In this regard, which one of the following concept(s) is/are incorrect?

1. Zero tillage or no-till farming is a way of growing crops from year to year without machine tillage.

2. It increases the amount and variety of life in and on the soil.

3. It increases the amount of water and organic matter in the soil and decreases erosion.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Only 3

D)

2 and 3

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53)

Consider the following statements regarding 'ecological succession'.

1. A forest fire, windstorm can never be the cause of ecological succession.

2. In ecological succession, the previously dominant species may fail.

3. Succession is directly proportional to the stability to the ecosystem.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 3

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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54)

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC).

1. IOR-ARC seeks to build and expand understanding and mutually beneficial cooperation through consensus based, evolutionary and non-intrusive approach.

2. Membership is open to all sovereign states of the Indian Ocean Rim willing to subscribe to the principles and objectives of the Charter.

3. Secretariat of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) is based in

Bloc, New Delhi.

4. It has got 20 members including China', Japan and France.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 2

B)

1, 2 and 3

C)

1 and 4

D)

All of these

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55)

Consider the following statements regarding Capital Output Ratio (COR).

1. High Capital Output Ratio (COR) means the capital available is cheaper than other inputs.

2. High Capital Output Ratio (COR) means the capital available is costlier than other inputs.

3. When the country uses natural resource instead of capital, COR reduces.

4. Attracting capital through FBI, FII denotes the low capital output ratio of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 3 and 4

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1 and 4

D)

2 and 4

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56)

Consider the following statements related to Anended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (AUFS).

1. It replaces the Revised Restmctured-Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (RR-TUFS) for technology

Upgradation of the textiles industry in 2015.

2. The Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) was introduced in 2000 for making the textile industry globally.

3. It targets employment generation to women particular and export by encouraging apparel and garment industry.

4. Under it, the office of Textile Commissioner (TXC) is to be reorganised and its office to be set up In New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

A)

1 and 3

B)

2 and 4

C)

3 and 4

D)

None of these

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57)

Consider the following statements regarding the Panchayati Raj bodies set up under the provisions of the Part IX of the Constitution.

1. Members of Panchayat at the village level are elected directly, while those at the intermediate and district level are elected indirectly.

2. Disputes relating to Panchayat elections are referred to the concerned High Courts.

3. When a Panchayat is dissolved before the completion of its term, the next Panchayat functions for the full 5 years irrespective of the term remaining of the previous Panchayat.

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

A)

1 and 2

B)

1 and 3

C)

Only 3

D)

None of these

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58)

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment process of Supreme Court Judges.

1. In the first judges case, the Supreme Court held that the President need not follow the advice of the judges while appointing Supreme Court Judges.

2. The collegium for the appointment of judges includes the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges.

3. Appointment of Chief Justice of India is done by the President on the basis of the recommendation of the collegium of judges, which includes the incumbent Chief Justice.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

Only 3

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59)

Proteins are considered as the building block elements whose primary functions include which of the following?

1. Defence as it produces antibodies.

2. Action on metabolic activities.

3. Repairing of damage.

4. Hormonal control.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1 and 3

B)

2 and 3

C)

1, 2 and 3

D)

All of these

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60)

Consider the following statements about bionic eye.

1. Bionic eye, also called a bio electronic eye, is the electronic device that replaces functionality of a part or whole of the eye.

2. Bionic eye can be used to give sight to even people born with blindness.

3. The principle of a bionic eye is almost similar to that of the bionic ear.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 2

B)

1 and 3

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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61)

Which of the following relate to central plan revenue expenditure?

1. Central Five Year Plans.

2. Central assistance to State and Union Territories (UTs).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither1nor 2

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62)

Consider the following statements.

1. Coriolis force is more at equator progressively decreases away from the equator.

2. Trade winds carry more moisture and are more regular.

3. Trade winds are offshore on Western coasts and hence, they contribute in desert formation.

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

A)

2 and 3

B)

Only 2

C)

1 and 3

D)

1 sad 2

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63)

Consider the following statements with reference to the first Interim National Government.

1. Dr Rajendra Prasad was designated as the Vice President of Viceroy's Executive Council.

2. Syed Ali Zaheer and Sir Shafat Ahmed Khan joined the Viceroy's Executive Council later as the representatives of the Muslim League.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither1nor 2

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64)

Which of the following statements represent the features of Second Green Revolution?

1. Reducing the use of chemical fertiliser, though not eliminating it completely.

2. Conservation of water, balanced cropping pattern, proper crop combinations.

3. Promoting corporate farming.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

2 and 3

B)

Only 2

C)

1 and 2

D)

All of these

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65)

Consider the following statements regarding three Indian rivers X, Y and Z.

1. River X forms a delta in Odisha and this delta is complex formed due to the coalescence of sub-deltas.

2. River Y originates in Tibet and ends in Bay of Bengal as Jamuna river.

3. River Z has some of its tributaries such as Hemavati, Herangi, Amravati etc.

Identify the correct set of X, Y and Z rivers from the information given above.

A)

Mahanadi, Yamuna, Cauvery

B)

Brahamputra, Yamuna, Krishna

C)

Yamuna, Mahanadi, Krishna

D)

Mahanadi, Brahamputra, Cauvery

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66)

The 'Red Data Book' published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contains lists of

1. endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.

2. threatened plant and animal species.

3. protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1 and 3

B)

Only 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

Only 3

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67)

Consider the following statements related to No-frill account.

1. No-frill account is a type of bank account, with low/zero balance requirement from a normal saving bank's account, with all features.

2. It is a type of account, with low/zero balance requirement with extra features removed.

3. No-frill account enables financial inclusion of poor people.

4. Maximum number of withdrawals are restricted to a particular limit, in No-frill account.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 4

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

2 and 3

D)

1 and 3

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68)

Consider the following statements about the newly modified Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) of the United Nations.

1. It is solely an initiative of United Nations development programme.

2. It uses different factors to determine poverty beyond income based estimation.

3. The index uses four dimensions i.e. health, education, life expectancy and living standards.

4. MDI replaced the HDI which was developed by Mahbub-ul-Haq in 1990.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 2

B)

1, 2 and 3

C)

1 and 4

D)

All of these

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69)

Examine the following statements in relation to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.

1. The Right to Information (RTI) Act is applicable all over India.

2. Right to Information also includes right to inspect documents, records, take notes, take certified sample of materials.

3. Right to Information (RTI) Act is available only to citizens.

4. Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President.

5. Repeated failure to provide information can lead to dismissal of the concerned public servant.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 2 and 4

B)

2 and 3

C)

2, 4 and 5

D)

4 and 5

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70)

Consider the following kinds of viruses.

1. Retroviruses.

2. Adenoviruses.

3. Herpes simplex viruses.

4. Adeno-associated viruses.

Which of the kinds of viruses given above are used as gene-therapy vectors?

A)

1, 2 and 4

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1 and 3

D)

All of these

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71)

Consider the following statements.

1. The images produced by concave mirrors are always real images.

2. The images produced by flat mirrors are always virtual images.

3. Converging lens can produce virtual as well as real images.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 2

B)

2 and 3

C)

1 and 3

D)

All of these

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72)

Why did the Swadeshi Movement fizzled out by 1908?

1. Severe government repression.

2. Lack of effective discipline.

3. Narrow social base.

4. Leaderless movement.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1 and 3

B)

1, 3 and 4

C)

2 and 4

D)

All of these

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73)

Consider the following statements.

1. Comets have highly elliptical orbits that bring them very close to the Sun and swing them deeply into space, often beyond the orbit of Pluto.

2. Solar wind is responsible for the formation of tails in comets, since solar winds goes away from the Sun.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither1nor 2

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74)

Which one of the following is the correct order of water allocation priorities according to '-he National Water Policy, 2012?

A)

Drinking water, Irrigation, Hydropower, Ecology, Agro industries sad Non-agricultural industries, Navigation

B)

Drinking water, Irrigation, Agro industries and Non-agricultural industries, Hydropower, Ecology, Navigation

C)

Ecology, Drinking water, Irrigation, Agro industries and Non-agricultural industries, Navigation Hydropower

D)

Drinking water. Ecology, Irrigation, Agro industries and Non-agricultural industries, Hydropower, Navigation.

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75)

Consider the following statements regarding artesian aquifer.

1. It is a confined aquifer containing groundwater under negative pressure.

2. It is a geologic layer of porous and impermeable material such as sand and gravel, limestone or sandstone.

3. The Great Artesian basin is the largest and deepest artesian basin in the world,

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Only 3

D)

2 and 3

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76)

Consider the following statements regarding ecological footprint, which is now widely used around the Earth as an indicator of environmental sustainability?

1. Ecological footprint measures human consumption of natural resources in comparison to Earth ecological capacity to regenerate them.

2. Per capita ecological footprint or ecological footprint analysis is a means of comparing consumption and lifestyles and checking this against nature's ability to provide for this consumption.

3. There have been differences in the methodology used by various ecological footprint studies.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1 and 2

B)

Only 3

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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77)

Which of the following are the objectives of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)?

1. To stabilise agricultural prices.

2. To ensure meaningful real income levels to the farmers.

3. To protect the interests of the consumers by providing essential agricultural commodities at reasonable rates through public distribution system.

4. To ensure maximum price for the farmer.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1, 2 and 4

C)

3 and 4

D)

2, 3 and 4

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78)

Examine the following statements connected with the 'basic structure' doctrine.

1. Fundamental Rights have a transcendental status in the Constitution and they cannot be amended by the Parliament as they are part of the basic structure of the Constitution.

2. Judicial review cannot be excluded from anything done by Parliament or the Executive.

3. Constitutional Amendment Acts are not considered as laws within the understanding of Article 13.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

1 and 2

C)

Only 3

D)

None of these

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79)

Consider the following statements related to social life in ancient India (The Satavahana phase).

1. Merchants took pride in naming themselves after the towns to which they belonged.

2. The gandhikas or perfumers were generous donor to Budhhist cause.

3. The modern title Gandhi is derived from this ancient term.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

Only 2

B)

1 and 2

C)

All of these

D)

None of these

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80)

An Environmental Impact Assessment is an assessment of the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may have an environment together consisting of the environment, social and economic aspects. What is the composition of environmental impact assessment in the below statements?

1. Environmental baseline study.

2. Environmental assessment.

3. Environmental impact statement.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1 and 2

B)

2 and 3

C)

All of these

D)

None of these

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81)

Which of the following pair(s) is/are not correctly matched?

1. Nagarjuna	Andhra Pradesh
2. Salal	Jammu and Kashmir
3. Malaprabha	Karnataka
4. Thin Dam	Rajasthan

Codes

A)

2 and 3

B)

2 and 4

C)

1 and 4

D)

Only 4

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82)

The correct sequence of the Eastward flowing rivers of the Peninsular India from North to South is

A)

Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai

B)

Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar

C)

Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai

D)

Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar

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83)

Consider the following features.

1. Dense growth of very tall trees having height of more than 45m.

2. Herbs and grasses are rare in these forests.

3. Very dense layer of leaf canopy.

Above features represent which of the following type of forests?

A)

Tropical moist deciduous forests

B)

Tropical moist evergreen forests

C)

Tropical moist semi-evergreen forests

D)

Wet temperate forests

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84)

Which of the following are included in broad money (M3) in India?

1. Money with the public.

2. Demand deposit with the banks.

3. Term deposit with the banks.

4. Other demand deposit with RBI.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1 and 3

C)

(c.) 1, 3 and 4

D)

All of these

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85)

Examine the following statements regarding the Presiding Officers of Lok Sabha.

1. The oath of office to the new members of Lok Sabha is administered by the Speaker of the previous Lok Sabha.

2. The Deputy Speaker works as a subordinate to the Speaker.

3. The oath of office to the Pro Tern Speaker is administered by the President.

4. If the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, a member of the Panel of

Chairpersons performs the required duties until a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker is elected.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

1 and 2

C)

Only 3

D)

2 and 4

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86)

Consider the following statements.

1. Sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a laundry detergent.

2. Glasses of sodium lamps are made up of oxides of silicon.

3. Phosphorus is used as a dopant for n-type semiconductors.

4. Safety matches contain a mixture of white phosphorus, KCIO, and binder.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 3 and 4

B)

1 and 3

C)

2, 3 and 4

D)

All of these

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87)

Why a positive or negative one second adjustment to the Coordinated Universal Time (CUT) called 'Leap Second', is necessary?

1. Mean so\az day is decreasing slowly.

2. Atomic clocks are slightly unstable.

3. Rotation of Earth is being slowed by tidal friction and glacial rebound.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 3

C)

2 and 3

D)

All of these

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88)

Consider the following statements regarding Chilika lake.

1. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the world.

2. It was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

3. It is located at the mouth of the Daya river.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 3

C)

1 and 3

D)

All of these

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89)

When a log is burnt we are using biomass energy, because plants and trees depend on sunlight to grow biomass energy is a form of stored solar energy. Which one of the following is/are not a way to use biomass?

1. It can be burnt to produce heat and electricity.

2. It can be changed to a gas-like fuel such as methane,

3. It can be changed to a liquid fuel such as biofuels.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

All of these

D)

None of these

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90)

Consider the following statements regarding the Chinese Buddhist monks, who visited India during the later ancient period.

1. The Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien came to India primarily to collect Buddhist scriptures.

2. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang met Harsha and found him to be antagonistic to Buddhism.

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

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither1nor 2

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91)

Which of the following gases produce greenhouse effect?

1. Sulphur hexafluoride

2. Carbon tetrachloride

3. Hexa fluoroethane

4. Nitrous oxide

5. Nitrogen trifluoride

6. Water vapour

7. Ozone

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

2, 3, 4 and 5

B)

1, 2, 4, 6 and 7

C)

3, 5, 6 and 7

D)

All of these

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92)

Which of the following countries have biodiversity hotspots regions?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1, 2, 3 and 5

B)

1, 2, 3, 4 and 7

C)

1, 3, 5, 6 and 7

D)

2, 4, 5, 6 and 7

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93)

Which of the following are properties of sound wave?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1, 3 and 5

B)

1, 2, 4 and 6

C)

2, 3, 5 and 6

D)

All of these

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94)

Anasuya Behn, a freedom fighter, is famous

1. for fighting underground during the Quit India Movement.

2. for becoming first women to preside annual Congress session.

3. for being closely associated with Gandhiji during his Ahmedabad Mill workers strike.

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

A)

1 and 2

B)

2 and 3

C)

Only 3

D)

Only 2

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95)

Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

1. Yasuni National Park	Ecuador
2. Yosemite National Park	Canada
3. Campbell Bay National Park	India

Codes

A)

Only 3

B)

1 and 2

C)

1 and 3

D)

All of these

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96)

Recently, wildlife officials and volunteers of and NGO involved in vulture conservation sighted long-billed vultures in the North-Eastern slopes of the Nilgiris. Which of the following statements are correct in this regard?

1. Long billed vultures are found only in the Nilgiris.

2. White-backed, king and Egyptian vultures are the other three species found in the Nilgiris and the Moyar valley.

3. Diclofenac based drugs have been banned in this area and this is the reason the vultures thrive here.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1 and 2

B)

2 and 3

C)

1 and 3

D)

All of these

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97)

Which provisions can be amended by simple majority in Parliament?

1. Formation of new states.

2. Representation of States in Parliament.

3. Citizenship acquisition and termination.

4. 5th Schedule.

5. 6th Schedule.

6. 2nd Schedule.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

1, 3, 4, 5 and 6

B)

1, 2, 4 and 5

C)

2, 3 and 6

D)

1, 3, 5 and 6

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98)

Mosquitoes are excellent transmitters of disease carrying viruses to humans and animals. Which of the following factors aid this process?

1. Mosquitoes themselves are immune to these viruses.

2. Most of the world's population lives in environments amenable to mosquito growth and survival.

3. No vaccine has been successfully developed against mosquito borne diseases.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A)

2 and 3

B)

Only 3

C)

Only 1

D)

All of these

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99)

Match the following.

List I	List II
(Crops)	(Geographical Conditions)
A. Millets	1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil
B. Barley	2. Cool climate with poorer soil
C. Tea	3. Warm and moist climate with high altitude

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