UPSC General Studies Sample Paper

done General Studies Sample Paper-2 Total Questions - 100    [Download]

• question_answer1)

  The process of converting unconsolidated sediments into sedimentary rocks requires which of the following?

  1. Compaction

  2. Recrystallisation

  3. Cementation

  4. Weathering

  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)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Consider the following statements about the Atal Pension Yojana (APY).

  1. The Government of India has introduced the APY with effect from 1st June, 2015 on creating a universal social security system for all Indians, especially the poor, the underprivileged and the workers in the unorganised sector.

  2. It is administered by the PFRDA under the administrative and institutional architecture of the

  National Pension System (NFS).

  3. The minimum age of joining APY is 21 years and maximum age is 40 years who have a saving bank account.

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

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Consider the following statements about Biomedical Technologies.

  1. Balloon pump technique is used, when the pumping action of the cardiac ventricle temporarily become too poor to maintain effective profusion of tissues and organs with blood and need support.

  2. Electrocardiography is a valuable non-intensive tool for imaging heart and surrounding structures.

  3. Cryopreservation technique involves the use of tissues taken from humans and other animals for the purpose of reconstructive surgery.

  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_answer4)

  Consider the following statements with regard to vertical variation of temperature in the oceanic water.

  1. In the tropical areas, there are three distinct layers of water according to temperature characteristics.

  2. In the polar region, there is a uniform layer of water.

  3. Thermocline layer is present in mid-latitude oceanic water during winters.

  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_answer5)
  Which one of the following statements does not accurately describes the recommendation made by various committees on decentralisation?
  A)
   BR Mehta Committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj set up.
  done clear
  B)
   Ashok Mehta Committee recommended allowing of political parties to contest Panchayat elections.
  done clear
  C)
   GVK Rao Committee called for Chief Executive Officer of the Zila Parishad to be an elected member.
  done clear
  D)
   LM Singhvi Committee called for giving of constitutional status to Panchayat bodies.
  done clear
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• question_answer6)

  Consider the following statements with regard to troposphere.

  1. Troposphere is higher at the poles than at the equator.

  2. All vital atmospheric process leading to various weather and climatic conditions take place in this layer.

  3. The increase in temperature with increase in height in this layer is termed as temperature inversion,

  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_answer7)

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

  1. NBA checks the bio-piracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.       .

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

  3. Applications for Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) related to genetic/biological resources cannot I made 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_answer8)

  Consider the following about the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

  1. It has been established on 18th October, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 and und

  India's constitutional provision of Article 21.

  2. It's objective is to provide for effective and expeditions disposal of cases relating to environment protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of a legal right relating to environment.

  3. Relating to environment, it gives relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and its first chairperson was Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta.

  4. It shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but shall guided by principles of natural justice.

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

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

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Bioventing involves supplying air and nutrients through wells to contaminated soil to stimulate the indigenous bacteria.

  2. Biosparging involves the injection of air under pressure below the water table to increase groundwater oxygen concentrations and enhances the rate of biological degradation of contaminants.

  3. Bioaugmentation involves the extraction of specific metals from their ores through the use of living organisms.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Vijayanagara society was very well developed and women were honoured in the society. Some statements regarding socio-economic conditions in Vijayanagara empire are mentioned below.

  1. Widow's life was pitiable and they were not allowed to remarry.

  2. Sati custom was prevalent in Vijayanagara. The women performed sati within 2 or 3 months of their husband's death.

  3. The custom of polyandry was common and the special characteristic was that wife was elder to the husband.

  4. The customs of divorce and remarriages were prevalent in the Vijayanagara society.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4         
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer11)

  Consider the following statements regarding to boycott of Simon commission.

  1. It united different groups and parties in the country with Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha supporting Congress.

  2. As a gesture of solidarity with the nationalists, the Muslim League even accepted the principle of

  Joint electorates, provided seats were reserved for the Muslims.

  3. Mahatma Gandhi was not involved in anti-Simon commission movement.

  4. Nehru report of 1928 was an alternative scheme of constitutional reforms to that of Simon commission.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Consider the following statements regarding Kathak.

  1. It is originated from Kerala.

  2. The three major schools of Kathak are Jaipur Gharana, Lucknow Gharana and Benaras Gharana.

  3. Birju Maharaj, Malabika Mitra and Sitara Devi are noted dancers of Kathak.

  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)

  Consider the following statements regarding the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

  1. Appeals by special leave under Article 136 can lie even against those cases, which are expressly excluded from Supreme Court jurisdiction by the Constitution.

  2. Appeals in cases of interpretation of the Constitution lie automatically with the Supreme Court from the High Courts.

  3. Appeal as a matter of right is available if a High Court reverses the acquittal of person and sentences him to death or even life imprisonment.

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

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

  Which of the following statements regarding the administration of Union Territories are correct?

  1. Legislation in Union Territories is done through regulations made by the President.

  2. Union Territories (except Delhi) cannot have a High Court of their own.

  3. Even after, the Union Territories get their own assembly, Parliament can still make laws on items in the State List for such territories.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer15)

  Consider the following statements with reference to conditions which aggravated the misery of farmers in Deccan regions in 1860's.

  1. The end of the American Civil War in 1864 brought about an acute increase in cotton exports and an improvement in prices.

  2. In Maharashtra, as part of the Ryotwari system, land revenue was settled directly with the peasants, who were also recognised as the owner of their land.

  3. Agriculturists Relief Act, 1879 was passed to make the plight of farmers more pathetic.

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

  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 1
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3 
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer16)

  Which of the following weather conditions are associated with Cold Front?

  1. The cold airmass is advancing and under cutting the warm airmass.

  2. The warm airmass is advancing and overriding the cold airmass.

  3. Rapid ascent of warm moist air at the front causes rapid cooling and condensation.

  4. Development of nimbus clouds.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer17)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The Earth's surface receives most of its energy from sun in long wavelengths.

  2. When Earth radiates energy to the atmosphere it is in the shortwave form.

  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_answer18)

  Consider the following statements about the Digital India Programme.

  1. It was launched on 1st July, 2015 with the vision to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

  2. Its three key areas are digital infrastructure, governance and services on demand and digital empowerment of citizens.

  3. It was envisaged by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (Deit Y) and implemented by the entire government and coordinated by Deit Y.

  4. The President is the Chairman of Monitoring Committee on Digital India.

  5. Kerala is the first digital state in the country.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 5                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4 and &
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3 and 5                
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer19)

  Consider the following statements with regard to Eastern and Western coastal plains of India.

  1. The former is emergent whereas latter is submergent in nature.

  2. The former provides better natural conditions for the development of the ports than the latter.

  3. The rivers flowing through the former form delta whereas those flowing through the latter have estuaries mouths.

  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_answer20)

  Consider the following statements about Savanna region.

  1. Tropical Savanna biome characterised by long dry warm season and short rainy season, water is the limiting factor.

  2. Trees 6-12 m height strongly rooted with flattened crown.

  3. Trees in Savanna catch fire and species diversity is high in tropical Savanna.

  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_answer21)

  Which of the following conditions occur during an EI-Nino?

  1. Trade winds are weakened in the Eastern Pacific.

  2. Upwelling across the coast of Peru is suppressed and warm surface water remains across the coast.

  3. Air pressure rises over large areas of the South-East Pacific, while pressure drops over Western

  Pacific.

  4. Release of\[{{H}_{2}}S\]in the water off the coast of Peru.

  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 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer22)

  World Bank released a report titled World development Report 2016; Digital Dividends;

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The report explored the impact of the internet, mobile phones, and related technologies on economic development across the world.

  2. By overcoming information barriers, augmenting factors, and transforming products, digital technologies can make development more inclusive, less effective.

  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_answer23)

  Consider the following statements comparing National Emergency under Article 352 and President's rule in a state under Article 356.

  1. Both can be declared upon the failure of constitutional machinery.

  2. Certain Fundamental Rights can be restricted under both.

  3. National emergency can be declared even before occurrence of the actual events, while State emergency can be declared only after the occurrence of the events.

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

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

  Consider the following statements regarding the various types of motions in Parliament.

  1. Substantive motion are proposal dealing with impeachment of the President.

  2. Substitute motions are taken up after the original motion has failed to pass.

  3. Subsidiary motions depend on other motions and have no independent existence.

  4. A motion to refer a bill to a Parliamentary Committee is a subsidiary motion.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Over a longer duration, which among the following factors cause the artificial satellites to experience a reduction in the altitude (orbital decay)?

  1. Atmosphere of Earth

  2. Tides

  3. Earth's gravitation

  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)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer26)

  Consider the following statement in the context of Ballistic missile.

  1. A Ballistic missile is a missile that follows a sub-orbital ballistic flight path with the delivering one or more war heads to a predetermined target.

  2. A Ballistic missile trajectory consist of three parts the powered flight portion, the free-flight portion and re-entry phase.

  3. Ballistic missiles cannot be launched from fixed sites or mobile launchers.

  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_answer27)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Phosgene is a poisonous compound formed from chloroform in the presence of UV-rays and \[{{O}_{2}}\]

  2. It is used for the synthesis of precursor for the poly-urethane polymer.

  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_answer28)
  Megasthenes states that there was no slavery in India. This statement must have been made because
  A)
   there was absence of slavery in India
  done clear
  B)
   slavery was not prevalent in India in the extreme form as he had seen in Greece
  done clear
  C)
  (c.) he moved only with the king and elites in the capital
  done clear
  D)
   he wrote this on hear-say
  done clear
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• question_answer29)

  Which of the following statements about sea breeze and land breeze is/are correct?

  1. During the day, the warm air from the land moves towards the sea which is called the land breeze.

  2. During the night, cool air from the sea moves towards the land which is called the sea breeze.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
          Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer30)

  Consider the following statements with reference to the Communist Party of India (CPI).

  1. Communist Party of India was formed under the auspices of the Communist International in 1920.

  2. CPI was formally formed in 1925 at the Kanpur Party conference.

  3. The Sino-India War of 1962 lead to the split of CPI.

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

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
          2 and 3             
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer31)

  Consider the following statements about National Biotechnology Development Strategy (NBDS).

  1. The NBDS 2015-2020 was unveiled by the Government of India on 20th December, 2015 with aim to establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub.

  2. It intends to launch a major mission under the Make in India Programme for the creation of new bio-tech products.

  3. It focuses to build the human capital by creating a Life Sciences and Biotechnology Education Council (LSBEC).

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

  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Calcitonin regulates the metabolism of calcium.

  2. Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during birth.

  3. Grave's disease is caused by malfunctioning of adrenal gland.

  4. ADH stimulates absorption of water and increase the urine production.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Natural uranium consists of 100% U-238.

  2. The fission process by which heat energy is released in a nuclear reactor, takes place mainly in

  U-235.

  3. Nuclear power plants require fuel with U-235 enriched upto a level of 10%.

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

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

  Consider the following statements regarding the alternative methods of dispute resolution.

  1. In dispute resolution, mediation is followed by conciliation which is then followed by arbitration.

  2. Awards given under arbitration are binding in nature.

  3. Mediation and conciliation can be either court driven or community driven.

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

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

  Which of the following metallic minerals are found in Himalayas?

  1. Cobalt

  2. Nickel

  3. Zinc                          4. Copper

  5. Antimony

  6. Bismuth

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2, 3 and 5                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 4 and 6
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 4 and 5                
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer36)

  Which of the following are not included in the adaptation process of climate change?

  1. Changes in social and environmental processes.

  2. Perceptions of climate risk.

  3. Practices and functions to reduce risk.

  4. Exploration of new opportunities to cope up with the changed environment.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

  Consider the following statements about the Northern plains of India.

  1. The alluvial plains can be divided into the Khadar and Bhangar categories.

  2. Bhangar is a narrow belt ranging between 8-10 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothills at the break-up of the slope.

  3. The Tarai belts are characterised by marshy and swampy landmass.

  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_answer38)

  Consider the following statements in the content of Blu- ray Disc (BD).

  1. Blu-ray Disc (BD) is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format.

  2. The major application of Blu-ray Disc is as a medium for video material such as feature films.

  3. Blu-ray Disc is not associated with a set of multimedia formats.

  4. These formats allow for the video and audio to be stored with greater definition than on DVD.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  With reference to river capture, consider the following statements.

  1. It is a geomorphological phenomenon occurring when a stream or river drainage system or watershed is diverted from its own bed and flows instead down the bed of a neighbouring stream.

  2. It is also called as river beheading.

  3. Apart from tectonic Earth movements, erosion also results in river capture.

  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_answer40)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum bamboo bearing area followed by Madhya Pradesh.

  2. The forest cover in the tribal dominated areas has an increasing trend.

  Which of the statement 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_answer41)

  Count de Lally, the French commander failed against the English in India because

  1. the home authorities in France did not recognise the importance of securing political power in India.

  2. the French were inferior to the English in naval strength.

  3. there was discord between the French commanders of land and sea forces.

  4. the English heavily bribed some important French officers.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer42)

  Consider the following statements regarding Tribunals in India.

  1. Under Articles 323A and 323B, both the centre and the states are empowered to form Tribunals.

  2. Awards of the Tribunals can be challenged in the Supreme Court only.

  3. The Central Administrative Tribunal has original jurisdiction in matters of recruitment and service matters of all public servants covered under it.

  4. Tribunals can also be created on matters of foodstuffs and rent and tenancy rights.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
  (a.) 1, 2 and 3               
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct about Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs)?
  A)
   An IDRs is a depository receipt denominated in Indian rupees issued by a domestic depository in India
  done clear
  B)
   IDRs are similar to equity shares. IDRs holders have the same rights as shareholders
  done clear
  C)
   Both 'a' and 'b'
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which one of the following is not a feature of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) firm?
  A)
   Partners should be less than 20
  done clear
  B)
   Partnership and management need not be separate
  done clear
  C)
   Internal governance may be decided by mutual agreement among partners
  done clear
  D)
   It is corporate body with perpetual succession
  done clear
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• question_answer45)

  Which of the following does/do come under India's Hydrocarbon Vision 2025?

  1. To assure energy security through self-reliance by increasing the indigenous production and investment in equity oil abroad.

  2. To enhance quality of life by progressively improving product standards to ensure a cleaner and greener India.

  3. To ensure oil security for the country keeping in view strategic and defense consideration.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer46)

  The term development as distinct from growth can be associated with

  1. increase in the proportion of population living in urban areas.

  2. decline in the proportion of GDP generated in agriculture.

  3. increase in the proportion of GDP generated in industry and service sector.

  4. improvement in quality of life of the people.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

  Consider the following statements related to Traditional Knowledge Digital Library.

  1. This programme is jointly implemented by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and Ministry of Human Resource and Development.

  2. It will convert the ancient knowledge into Unicode structure, knowledge based interpretation.

  3. It will compile in a single database.

  4. It will translate the information to Sanskrit, Urdu and Punjabi for easy reference of the examiners.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Global Warming Potential (GWP) compares the amount of heat trapped by a certain mass of a gas to the amount of heat trapped by a similar mass of carbon dioxide, calculated over a specific time interval, commonly 20,100 or 500 years. The GWP depends on which of the following factors?

  1. The absorption of infrared radiation by a given species.

  2. The spectral location of its absorbing wavelengths.

  3. The atmospheric lifetime of the species.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
          Only 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer49)

  Consider the following statements related to Basel convention.

  1. It aims to set global norms for banking sector for their monetary and financial stability.

  2. It aims to control the transboundary movement of hazardous waste and their disposal.

  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_answer50)
  Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the Kelkar Committee on PPP Model 2015?
  A)
   It defines PPP in infrastructure as the provision of a public asset and service by a private partner for a specified period on the basis of market determined revenue streams.
  done clear
  B)
   It recommended amendment in the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 which does not distinguish between genuine errors in decision-making and acts of corruption.
  done clear
  C)
   An Infrastructure PPP Adjudication Tribunal (IPAT) chaired by a judicial member with a technical and financial member will have the power to pass interim orders in relation to the project or any of the contracts in relation to the project.
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer51)

  Consider the following statements about useful Algae.

  1. Chlorella and Synechococcus are useful for astronauts as food.

  2. Chlorellin is obtained from Chlorella, Cladophora and Lyngbya possess antiviral properties.

  3. Agar-agar is obtained from certain red algae such as Gelidium, Gracilaria.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   2 and 3           
  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_answer52)

  Consider the following statements regarding the extent of biodiversity.

  1. Gamma diversity represents the geographic scale species diversity.

  2. Alpha diversity compares the diversity between ecosystems.

  3. Beta diversity represents the species richness in a particular ecosystem.

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

  A)
   Only 1
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3        
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 2
  done clear
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• question_answer53)

  Which of the following statements in relation to District Planning Committees (DPCs) is, incorrect?

  1. DPCs are set up under the provisions of the 73rd Amendment Act.

  2. Setting up of DPCs is mandatory for State Governments.

  3. DPCs are to take up planning of both urban and rural areas, even when the urban area has a Municipal Planning Committee.

  4. Four-fifths of the members of DPCs are elected from members of both Panchayats and Municipalities.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4      
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer54)

  Consider the following statements with respect to India's standing in negotiation at WTO.

  1. India is against Overall Trade Distorting Domestic Subsidies (OTDS) of US, EU in agriculture.

  2. India supports the inclusion of intellectual property as a criteria for protectionist measures.

  3. India supports the establishment of clear linkages between the TRIPS agreement and the Convention on Biodiversity, by incorporating specific disclosure norms for patent applications.

  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_answer55)

  Which of the following phenomena occur during the adiabatic heating of gas?

  1. Heat input from the surrounding

  2. Change in entropy of the gas

  3. Compression of the gas

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  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_answer56)

  Which of the following statements regarding the removal of Supreme Court Judges are incorrect?

  1. Motion for removal of a Supreme Court Judge has to be signed by at least 50 members in Lok Sabha and 25 members in Rajya Sabha.

  2. Motion for removal of a judge can be refused to be admitted by the speaker even if signed by the requisite support.

  3. No Supreme Court judge has been impeached so far.

  4. Supreme Court judges can be removed only on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

  5. Charges against the judge are investigated by a committee of one House of Parliament and supported by a special majority in the other.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
          1 and 5        
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 5                    
  done clear
  D)
   3, 4 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Consider the following statements regarding recently structured NITI Aayog, replacing planning commission.

  1. It will provide a critical directional and strategic input into the development process.

  2. It will emerge as a 'think-tank' that will provide governments at the central and state levels with relevant strategic and technical advice across the spectrum of key elements of policy.

  3. It will incorporate the significant geo-economic and geo-political strength of the non-resident Indian community.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2             
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer58)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The carrying capacity of an ecosystem remains constant with time and the external environment has very less impact upon it.

  2. The population density in an ecosystem is maximum at the verse of limiting factor.

  3. Optimum population density is the condition, where individuals in the population will have an adequate supply of all essentials for existence.

  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)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  Tritium, an isotope of hydrogen is radioactive in nature and finds its use in

  1. compasses

  2. watch faces

  3. glowing gun sights

  4. porcelain teeth

  5. smoke detector

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   3, 4 and 5                    
  done clear
  D)
   2, 4 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer60)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Wetlands.

  1. Wetlands are lands that are transitional between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

  2. Though the Kolleru Lake provides habitat for a number of resident and migratory birds, including the vulnerable Grey Pelican yet it is not covered within the Ramsar convention.

  3. Chilikalake is a brackish lake, placed on the Montreux Record in 1993 due to siltation, which was choking the mouth of the lake.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer61)

  Which of the following is not a true comparison of the ordinance making powers of the President of India and the Governor of a State?

  1. Both, the President and the Governor do not require any instruction for promulgating ordinances within the competence of the respective legislatures.

  2. Both of them cannot make ordinances on matters, which would require Money Bills.

  3. Ordinances can be used not just to create new laws, but also to repeal or modify existing laws.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer62)

  Consider the following statements regarding the different types of questions raised in

  Parliament during Question Hour.

  1. Unstarred Questions are answered orally in detail, but no supplementaries can be asked on the answers.

  2. Starred Questions are answered orally and supplementaries can be asked, but only by the member, who put up the original question.

  3. Short Notice Questions can be dealt with orally or otherwise depending on the request by the concerned member.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer63)

  Consider the following statements regarding Oil zapper.

  1. Oil zapper is a technique developed by TERI (The Energy and Resource Institute, Government of

  India) to clean the oil spill by using bacteria.

  2. The process of oil zapping is not used for bio-remediation process.

  3. Oil zapper reacts with hydrocarbon materials present in the oil spill and oil sludge and converts them into carbon monoxide and water.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer64)

  Which of the following is/are true about climate change?

  1. It is completely an anthropogenic phenomenon.

  2. In short run global warming will help increase agricultural productivity of certain crops in temperate region.

  3. Aurora Borealis is result of global warming.

  4. Coral bleaching is one of positive outcomes of climate change.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer65)

  Consider the following statements regarding multi-purpose river valley projects.

  1. The Bhakra-Nangal Project on Sutlej and Beas river is used both for hydel power production and irrigation.

  2. Hirakud Project in the Mahanadi basin integrates conservation of water with flood control.

  3. Damodar Valley Corporation is the first multi-purpose project of India.

  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_answer66)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Indirect tax revenue comprised custom and excise before 1999 to 2000. However after 1999 to 2000 another component that of service tax was added to indirect taxes.

  2. The tax-GDP ratio of the centre has been consistently lower than the level of 10.3% achieved in 1991 to

  1992.

  3. In respects of customs, initially the reduction in duty rates were attributable to multilateral trade agreement induced commitments under the aegis of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

  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_answer67)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The Global cooling effect occurred just over a few decades after the occurrence of global warming phenomena.

  2. The Global cooling can be just as detrimental to marine life as global warming.

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

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  Consider the following statements regarding Kalbelia dance.

  1. Famous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by the Kalbelia snake charmers community.

  2. In 2010, the Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were declared a part of its intangible heritage list by the UNESCO.

  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_answer69)
  .

  Consider the following statements regarding various folk songs of India.

  1. Ghode Modni dance of Goa is performed with swords.

  2. In the Lava dance of Lakshadweep Island, dancers move on fire chambers.

  3. Nongkrem is a dance of Toda tribals.

  Which of the statement(s) 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_answer70)

  With reference to Ahmedabad worker's strike where Gandhiji intervened, consider the following statements.

  1. The workers were demanding the Constitution of 'Plague bonus'.

  2. Gandhiji was soft on mill owners as his ashram was saved from extinction by generous donations of one of richest mill owners.

  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_answer71)

  Which of the following are not features of Mughal painting?

  1. Had religious themes

  2. Devoid of eroticism

  3. Portrayed common people and village life

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

  Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true?

  1. An association of two species where some are benefitted and other remains unaffected called mutalism.

  2. An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called commensalism

  3. A direct food relation between two species of animal, in which one animal kills and feeds on another is referred as predation.

  4. A relation between two species of organism where both the partners are benefitted from each other is called symbiosis.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 373.
  done clear
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• question_answer73)

  Consider the following statements comparing the veto powers of the President and tin Governor.

  1. The President and the Governor only have the options of either assenting or withholding assent ta

  Money Bills.

  2. When the Governor reserves a Bill for the consideration of the President, all further interaction that takes place between the President and the State Legislature.

  3. With regard to State Bills, President has unlimited suspensive veto power, while the Governor can only use it once.

  Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer74)

  Which of the following statements correctly describe the present relationship between the Stab of Jammu and Kashmir and Union of India?

  1. Parliament cannot alter the name and boundary of Jammu and Kashmir like in the case of other states.

  2. Directive Principles of State Policy are not applicable in Jammu and Kashmir.

  3. Jammu and Kashmir is not considered a State of India under the Definition of State in Part VI.

  4. President's rule under Article 356 cannot be imposed in the state and instead there is a provision for Governor's rule.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

  Consider the following statements regarding the subsidy provision by WTO.

  1. All subsidies, which are supposed to distort production and trade fall into the Amber box.

  2. Green box subsidies are known as Amber box with conditions.

  3. Any subsidy that would normally be in the Amber box, is placed in the Blue box if it requires farmers to go for a certain production level.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer76)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The main objective of the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) is to protect the farmers against losses suffered by them due to crop failure on account of natural calamities.

  2. The National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) is available to all the farmers, loanees and non- loanees, irrespective of their size of holding.

  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_answer77)

  Consider the following statements related to Hunger and Malnutrition (HUNGAMA) survey related to child malnutrition. Which of the following are the findings of the survey report?

  1. A reduction in the prevalence of child malnutrition is observed.

  2. Girls nutrition advantage over boys fades away with time.

  3. Hand washing with soap is a common practice among people.

  4. Anganwadi centres are widespread but not always efficient.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer78)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The amount of energy at each trophic level in proportion to the next trophic level is called as primary productivity.

  2. The maximum number of links in any food chain is four or five.

  3. Every population thrives in an optimal range of abiotic factors. Beyond this range, one finds less and less numbers of these organisms. This range is called ecological range.

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

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

  Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

  1. World Meteorological Organisation is one of the parent organisations of the IPCC.

  2. Its mission is to provide comprehensive scientific assessments of current scientific, technical and socio-economic information about the risk of climate change caused by human activity.

  3. The IPCC also carries out its own original research regarding climate change.

  4. It also carries out the work of monitoring climate or related phenomena itself.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   3 and 4           
  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_answer80)

  With reference to mass movements of soil, consider the following statements.

  1. Soil creep is a very slow, continuous movement of soil downhill slopes.

  2. Soil How or soil functions is a flow, gradual movement of soil downhill slopes.

  3. In soil creep, soil acts as liquid and hence it creeps fast.

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

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer81)

  Which of the following Indian Species have been included in Red Data Book of IUCN as endangered species?

  1. Blue whale

  2. Caribou

  3. Bengal tiger

  4. Kea parrot

  5. Black bear

  6. Chinchilla

  7. Wild goat

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 6                
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 5 and 7       
  done clear
  C)
   2, 4, 5, 6 and 7
  done clear
  D)
          All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer82)

  Consider the following statements on the implications of coalition politics in the states.

  1. Coalition Government have weakened the position and influence of Chief Ministers in the states.

  2. Coalition Government have virtually weakened bureaucracy in state administration.

  3. Coalition Government adversely affected political homogeneity of the Council of Ministers.

  4. The area of coalition politics expanded the scope of the discretionary powers of the Governors.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional set up of urban local governance institutions under the provisions of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act.

  1. The Constitution provides for a three-tier set up of municipal bodies similar to the set up for Panchayat bodies.

  2. According to the Constitution, election of Mayor has to be a direct election.

  3. According to the Constitution, Municipal Corporations can only be set up in urban areas with population of more than 10 lakhs.

  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)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer84)
  A pendulum suspended from the roof of a train has a period T (when the train is at rest). When the train is accelerating with a uniform acceleration 'a', the time period of the pendulum will
  A)
   increase                       
  done clear
  B)
   decrease
  done clear
  C)
   remain unaffected
  done clear
  D)
          become infinite
  done clear
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• question_answer85)

  Consider the following statements about Law Commission of India (LCI).

  1. It is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India and the first law commission was established in 1955.

  2. It is constituted for a period of five years and its major function is to work on legal reforms.

  3. It is a convention that a retired judge of Supreme Court/High Court heads the law commission of

  India and the secretary of the department of legal affairs is the ex-officio member of law commission.

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

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

  Consider the following statements,

  1. The phenomenon where people push up to the tax bracket, due to inflation, resulting in higher taxes paid and reduced spending by individuals. This is known as fiscal drag.

  2. Fiscal drag is associated with Indirect tax.

  3. Laffer curve talks about the threshold level of taxes, up to which it can be increased without bringing counter- productive effects.

  4. Philips curve deals with tax rate and revenue generation.

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

  A)
   Only 1 
  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_answer87)

  Under which of the following circumstances can the union make laws on items in the State list?

  1. When a proclamation of national emergency is in place.

  2. For giving effect to any international agreement.

  3. When two or more states agree to the same.

  4. To safeguard the interests of weaker sections and tribal communities.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

  Despite low warming potential of carbon dioxide among the major GHGs, still it is one of the most important Greenhouse Gas. What is/are the basis of it?

  1. Rising emission

  2. Most abundant GHG

  3. High average time of presence in stratosphere:

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer89)

  Consider the following instruments.

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabia

  3. Saxophone

  4. Pakhawas

  5. Mridanga

  6.Tanpura

  7. Jal Tarangs

  Which of the above are percussion instruments?

  A)
   1, 2, 4 and 7                
  done clear
  B)
   3, 5, 6 and 7       
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 4 and 5                
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3, 5 and 6
  done clear
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• question_answer90)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Saline soils contain a larger proportion of sodium, potassium and magnesium.

  2. Saline soils are known by different names such as reh, usar, thur and kallar etc.

  3. Saline soils lack nitrogen and calcium.

  4. Alkaline soils occur in arid and semi-arid regions.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer91)

  Consider the following statements about Aravalli range.

  1. The Aravalli range are the oldest block mountains in India.

  2. The highest peak is Guru Shikhar in Mount Abu in Rajasthan.

  3. The effectiveness of the barrier is felt only in the Central and Northern parts.

  4. The Aravalli range are still growing.

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

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Which one of the following is more probable regarding the Harappan script?
  A)
   It is distinctly pro-Dravidian
  done clear
  B)
   It is distinctly Sanskritic
  done clear
  C)
   It is not alphabetical, but mainly pictographic
  done clear
  D)
   The language used by these scripts has definite Sumerian connections
  done clear
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• question_answer93)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Bhakti Movement,

  1. The saints of Bhakti Movement preached in all the languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Gujarati etc. As a result, people from all the spheres of society joined and followed the principles advocated by Bhakti saints.

  2. The Bhakti Movement protested against the superiority of priests.

  3. The Bhakti Movement was an Egalitarian Movement, which opposed the differences of caste and creed.

  4. The two main aims of Bhakti Movement were, firstly Hinduism should be reformed and second, was to stop the interference of Islamic preachers.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer94)

  With reference to groundwater, consider the following statements.

  1. The permeable rock in which water is stored is known as aquifer.

  2. The water table is the surface where the water pressure head is equal to the atmospheric pressure i.e the surface of the saturated area.

  3. The water table is far below on hill tops.

  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_answer95)

  Consider the following statements about West Asia.

  1. The region is surrounded by seven major seas, e.g. the Agean sea, the Black sea, the Caspian sea, the

  Persian Gulf, the Arabian sea, Red sea and Mediterranean sea.

  2. West Asia is primarily arid and semi-arid region.

  3. Western Asia contains large area of mountanious terrain.

  4. The region is one of most developed areas in the world.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Weathering is the process of disintegration of surface by the action of exogenetic forces.

  Consider the following statements about weathering.

  1. Rocks of massive character are more likely to have a lesser resistance to weathering than those, which are bedded.

  2. Temperature as an important factor affects both physical and chemical weathering.

  3. Lichens on rocks reduce the rate of weathering and help in preserving the surface from denudation.

  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)
   Only 2
  done clear
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• question_answer97)

  Consider the following statements about inbreeding which is used in animal husbandry.

  1. Inbreeding refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for 4-6 generations.

  2. Inbreeding exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.

  3. It helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable genes.

  4. Continued inbreeding, especially close inbreeding, usually reduces fertility and even productivity.

  This is called inbreeding depression.

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

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4             
  done clear
  C)
   Only 4 
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer98)

  With reference to properties of lava, consider the following statements.

  1. Basic lavas are the hottest lavas and are highly fluid.

  2. When basic lava flows from a volcano it is very explosive.

  3. Acid lavas are highly viscous and cause less explosive volcanoes.

  4. Acid lava are also called as felsic lava.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  Consider the following characteristics of a soil.

  1. These soils are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods.

  2. Residual soils formed by leaching in areas of heavy rain.

  3. It is of coarse texture, soft and friable.

  Which of the characteristic (s) given above is/are of laterite soil?

  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_answer100)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The Atlas mountains to the North-West of Africa are young mountains like the Himalayas.

  2. It separates the Mediterranean sea from the Sahara desert.

  3. The Atlas ranges are separated by plateaus. Among the Plateau of Chott is largest.

  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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