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1. Factors affecting ocean salinity are,

1. The salinity of water in the
surface layer of oceans depend
mainly on evaporation and
precipitation.
2. Surface salinity is greatly
influenced in coastal regions by
the fresh water flow from rivers,
and in polar regions by the
processes of freezing and thawing
of ice.
3. Wind, also influences salinity of
an area by transferring water to
other areas
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All

2. Consider the following statements
1. The dominant thinking in
economics before Keynes was
that all the labourers who are
ready to work will find
employment and all the factories
will be working at their full
capacity.
2. Keynes approach was to examine
the working of the economy in its
entirety and examine the
interdependence of the different
sectors.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

about earthquakes

1. The point where the energy is
released is called the epicenter.
2. The energy waves travelling in
different directions reach the
surface. The point on the surface,
nearest to the epicenter, is called
hypocenter.
incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
4. Consider the following:

1. Most Ashokan inscriptions were in
the Pali language while those in the
northwest of the subcontinet were
in Aramaic and Greek.
2. Most Ashokan inscriptions were
written in the Brahmi script;
however, some, in the northwest,
were written in Kharosthi.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

5. Consider the following statements about
the recent Supreme Court order on

creating a National Environment Appraisal
and Monitoring Authority (NEAMA) :
1. It would take away the
powers of forest clearances
from the Ministry of
Environment and Forests
(MoEF).
2. NEAMA will be responsible
for implementing the Forest
Policy.
3. It will be independent from
the MoEF, but not from the
influence of the Cabinet
Committee on Economic
Affairs (CCEA).
Which of the following is/are true in this
connection?
a. Only 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All of the above

6. According to Wegener, who gave
continental drift theory, the
movement responsible for the
drifting of the continents was caused
by
1. The polar-fleeing force
2. The tidal force
3. The convection currents
a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 2 Only
d. All Three

7. Consider the following with respect
to the powers of the Rajya Sabha :

1. Considers and approves non money
bills and suggests amendments to
money bills.
2. Approves constitutional
amendments.
3. Exercises control over executive by
asking questions, introducing
motions and resolutions.
4. It can alone initiate the procedure
for removal of Vice President.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
a. 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

about capital goods

1. While they make
production of other
commodities feasible, they
themselves dont get
transformed in the
production process.
2. They are the crucial
backbone of any
production process, in
aiding and enabling the
production to take place.
characteristics of a capitalist economy?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only

c. Both
d. None
9. Which of the followings is/are true
about National Ganga River Basin
Authority (NGBA)?

1. It is the monitoring and coordinating
authority for the Ganga river basin
protection.
2. It plays an important role in financial
planning for the Ganga river basin.
3. One of the objectives of NGBA is to
protect overuse of Ganga river water.
4. It is supported by World Bank.
Select the correct answer using the codes
below
a. 1 and 3
b. 1,2 and 4
c. All of the above
d. Only 3

10. Which of the following is/are correct
with reference to the Public Interest
Litigation (PIL)?

1. It has expanded the scope of Article
21
2. It has led to overburdening of courts
3. It may be introduced in a court of
law by the court itself.
4. It can be filed either in High Court
or Supreme Court

Select the correct code.

a. 1 Only
b. 1, 2 and 4 Only
c. 2 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

11. When the availability of water in
different storages and reservoirs like
aquifers, lakes, reservoirs, etc. falls
below what the precipitation can
replenish, then it is called as

a. Meteorological drought
b. Hydrological drought
c. Agricultural drought
d. Ecological drought
about Consumer Price Index (CPI)
1. CPI is the index of prices
of a given basket of
commodities which are
bought by the
representative consumer.
2. CPI is generally expressed
in percentage terms.
3. CPI is one of the most
frequently used statistics
for identifying periods of
inflation or deflation.
incorrect?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. None
13. Asoka was arguably the most famous
ruler of early India. Consider the
following statements:

1. In none of the Asokan
inscriptions, the name of the
ruler, Asoka, is mentioned.
What is mentioned instead
are titles adopted by the
ruler devanampiya and
piyadassi .
2. Asoka was the first ruler

who inscribed his messages
to his subjects and officials
on stone surfaces.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

14. These clouds are formed at high
altitudes (8,000 - 12,000m). They
are thin and detached clouds having
a feathery appearance. They are
always white in colour.
The above description refers to which type
of cloud?
a. Cumulus
b. Cirrus
c. Cumulonimbus
d. Stratus

15. The Unionist party was a powerful
political party during the period
1923-47. Consider the following
about this party:

1. The party represented the
interests of landholders
Hindu, Muslim and also the
Sikh.
2. The party was particularly
powerful in the Punjab region
and it did not favour the
creation of Pakistan as a
separate state.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

16. The Census of India defines an urban
area as having:

1. A minimum population of 10000
2. At least 50 per cent of male working
population engaged in non-
agricultural occupations.
3. A density of population of at least
400 persons per sq.


a) 3 Only
b) 1 Only
c) 1 and 2 Only
d) 1 and 3 Only
17. The CAG recently unveiled a major
scam relating to the violation of the policy
of compensatory afforestration (CA).
Consider the following statements about
the policy:
1. It is compulsory to follow this
policy while awarding projects
which destroy forests in India.
2. Compensatory Afforestation
Fund Management and
Planning Authority (CAMPA)
implements this policy.
3. The non-availability of
suitable non-forest land for
CA has to be certified only by
the Chief Secretary of the
State/UT.
Which of the following is/are true
in this connection?
a) All of the above

b) None of the above
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 and 2
about temperature

1. Compared to land, the sea gets
heated slowly and loses heat
slowly. Land heats up and cools
down quickly.
2. The variation in temperature
over the sea is more compared to
land.
3. The places situated near the sea
come under the moderating
influence of the sea and land
breezes which moderate the
temperature.
correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1 Only
d. 2 and 3 Only
19. Arya Samaj was a North Indian Hindu
reform organisation of the late
nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries, particularly active in the
Punjab. Consider the following
statements about Arya Samaj:

1. Arya Samaj was founded
by M G Ranade in 1875.
2. It sought to revive Vedic
learning and combine it
with modern education in
the sciences.
3. It regards the Vedas as
infallible.
4. Arya Samaj professed
"Shuddhi" to bring back to
the Hindu fold those who
had recently converted to
Islam.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 4 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. 1 and 4 Only

20. GDP of a country as an index of greater
well-being of the people of that country
may not be correct because,
1. Many activities in an
economy are not evaluated
in monetary terms.
2. The presence of positive or
negative externalities
affects the actual
estimation of GDP
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
21. Which of the following statements
is/are correct with reference to the
powers of the Supreme Court of India?

1. It can transfer any Judge of a High
Court.
2. It can deal with any case within the
jurisdiction of the State.
3. It can move cases from any court to
itself.
4. Its decisions may be binding on all
courts.

5. It can transfer cases from one High
Court to another High Court


a. 4 and 5 Only
b. 1, 3 and 5 Only
c. 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

1. The Muslim League was
floated in Dhaka in 1906,
with a separate Muslim state
as their goal.
2. The name Pakistan or Pak-
stan (from Punjab, Afghan,
Kashmir, Sind and
Baluchistan) was coined by
Muhammad Iqbal, the
composer of Saare Jahan se
achcha.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

about Plant Succession :

1. It is a directional non-
seasonal cumulative
change in the types
of plant species that
occupy a given area
through time.
2. Succession begins only
when an area is made
partially or completely
devoid of vegetation
because of a disturbance.
in this connection?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
about the Sufi saints:

1. The Dargah of Shaikh
Nizamuddin Auliya is located
in Delhi.
2. The famous Dargah of Ajmer
is the tomb of Shaikh
Muinuddin Sijzi.
3. Both Shaikh Nizamuddin
Auliya and Shaikh Muinuddin
Sijzi belong to the Chisti
silsila.


a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above

about cyclones

1. The energy to the tropical
cyclone comes from the latent
heat released by the warm moist
air.
2. Hence, with the increase in
distance from the sea, the force of
the cyclone decreases.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only

c. Both
d. None
26. Lord Dalhousie is one of the famous
Governers-General in India. Consider
the following statements about
Dalhousie:

1. Lord Dalhousie's policy of
"refrain from annexations"
creation affection towards him
among the people.
2. Dalhousie was a progressive
Governer-General, he was
responsible for the introduction
of post and telegraph system in
India.
3. Dalhousie introduced many
administrative as well as
educational reforms during his
period in office in India as the
Governer-General.


a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above

27. The following forms of relationships
exist between man and his environment
according to the development of
geographical thought
1. Environmental determinism
2. Possibilism
3. Neo-determinism
The correct sequence of the
development of these forms of
relationships is:
a. 2,1,3
b. 1,2,3
c. 3,1,2
d. 1,3,2

28. The Constitution of India provides for a
single Integrated Judicial System. In this
context, which of the following statements
is/are correct?

1. District Court decides cases
involving serious criminal offences.
2. Subordinate Courts considers cases
of both civil and criminal nature.
3. Both High Court and Supreme
Court have appellate jurisdiction
4. The Supreme Court is bound by its
own decision and cannot review it.
5. Both High Court and Supreme
Court have advisory jurisdiction


a. 1, 2 and 3 Only
b. 1, 3 and 5 Only
c. 2, 3, and 4 Only
d. None

about bank deposits

1. Time deposit account
balances are usually
considered money and
form the greater part of the
narrowly defined money
supply of a country.
2. Fixed deposits, have a
fixed period to maturity
and are referred to as time
deposits.
a. 1 Only

b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

1. These volcanoes are characterised
by eruptions of cooler and more
viscous lavas than basalt.
2. These volcanoes often result in
explosive eruptions.
3. Along with lava, large quantities
of pyroclastic material and ashes
find their way to the ground.
The above characters best describe which
of the following type of volcanoes?
a. Caldera
b. Shield volcanoes
c. Composite volcanoes
d. Mid-Ocean ridge volcanoes


1. Reserve deposit ratio (rdr)
is the proportion of the
total deposits commercial
banks keep as reserves.
2. Commercial banks can
borrow money from RBI at
the bank rate when they
run short of reserves.
3. Maintaining a given
fraction of their total
demand and time deposits
in the form of specified
liquid assets by the banks is
called Cash Reserve Ratio.
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. 1 and 3 Only
related to the 1857 uprising:

1. During the 1857 uprising,
religious divisions between
Hindus and Muslim were
hardly noticeable despite
British attempts to create such
divisions.
2. The fear that the British were
bent on converting Hindus and
Muslims to Christianity was
also a reason for the uprising.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

33. Histories of the Gupta rulers have
been reconstructed from literature,
coins and inscriptions. Consider the
following statements about the
Gupta rule in India:

1. The Prayaga Prashasti
(also known as the
Allahabad Pillar
Inscription) composed
by Banabhatta.
2. Banabhatta, was the
court poet of
Samudragupta.
3. The Prayaga Prashasti
was composed in praise
of SamudraGupta in
Prakrit language.



a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above

34. Consider the following statements with
respect to special provisions provided to
Jammu and Kashmir:

1. The concurrence of the State is
required for making any law in
matters mentioned in both the
Union and Concurrent lists.
2. Emergency due to internal
disturbances can be declared without
the concurrence of the State.
3. The Directive Principles of State
policy applies to the State.
4. Amendments to the Indian
Constitution, under Article 368, can
only apply in concurrence with the
government of Jammu and Kashmir.

incorrect?

a) 2 and 3 Only
b) 1, 2 and 4 Only
c) 1, 3 and 4 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
35. Consider the following statements:
1. Quantity of biomass in a
higher trophic level is lesser
than that of the immediate
lower levels.
2. In the phenomena of plant
succession, rate of succession
is faster in secondary
succession.
Which of the following is/are true?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
36. To promote peoples participation, the
parliament enactment 73
rd
and 74
th

Amendment Act. With reference to 73
rd

Amendment Act, consider the
following statements:

1. The Gram Panchayat would
comprise of all the adult members
registered as voters in the Panchayat
area.
2. The roles and functions of the Gram
Sabha are decided by State
legislation.
3. All the three levels of Panchayati Raj
institutions are elected directly by
the people.
4. It is mandatory to create Gram
Sabha in all States.

correct?

a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2 Only
c) 2, 3 and 4 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

37. In the Geological Time Scale, the
extinction of dinosaurs took place in

a. Cretaceous period
b. Permian Period
c. Devonian Period
d. Triassic Period
38. Consider the following with regard to
the teachings of Buddha:

1. The Buddha taught
orally through
discussion and debate.
2. Only a part of the

Buddhas speeches were
written down during his
lifetime.
3. The compilations of his
teachings were known
as Tipitaka. The Vinaya
Pitaka included rules
and regulations for
those who joined the
sangha or monastic
order while
Abhidhamma Pitaka
dealt with philosophical
matters.


a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All the above

39. Which of the following is/are true in
connection with micro plastics?
1. It affects marine
environment the most.
2. It is used in the
manufacturing of cosmetics.
3. It can act as an agent to
transport Persistent Organic
Pollutants(PoPs]
below.
a. Only 2
b. 1 and 3
c. All of the above
d. Only 3

1. One-third Reservations for
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes are provided for at all the
three levels.
2. The States may or may not provide
reservations for the Other Backward
Castes (OBC)
3. In the areas inhabited by the
Adivasis, the Gram Sabha is more
powerful compared to the other
parts of the country.
4. A minimum age of 21 years is
necessary to become a member of a
Panchayat.
5. The power to appoint and remove
the State Finance commissioner is
vested in the Governor.

correct?

a) 1 Only
b) 2, 3 and 4 Only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

41. An item is called a final good,

1. Because once it has been
sold it passes out of the
active economic flow
2. It will not undergo any
further transformation at
the hands of any producer.
3. A final good may never
undergo transformation by
the action of the ultimate
purchaser.
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 3 Only

c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All Three

42. Consider the following statements,

1. The government has legal
authority to issue currency
by printing in case of a
budget deficit
2. The government borrows
money by selling treasury
bills or government
securities to RBI, which
issues currency to the
government in return.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
43. Consider the following about the The
Khilafat Movement, (1919-1920) :

1. The Khilafat Movement was a
movement of Indian Muslims,
led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
2. It demanded that the Turkish
Sultan or Khalifa must retain
control over the Muslim sacred
places in the erstwhile Ottoman
Empire.
3. Mahatma Gandhi supported the
movement but the congress
didn't support it.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 3 Only
d. 2 and 3 Only

44. With regard to the theory of basic
structure of the Constitution, consider
the following:

1. Parliament has powers to amend all
parts of the Constitution except the
basic structure.
2. Constitution specifies the basic
structure of the Constitution
3. It found its first expression in the
Golaknath case.
4. It has increased the powers of the
judiciary.
5. Federal system, fundamental duties,
social justice form the basic
structure of the Constitution

incorrect?

a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 4 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 2, 3 and 5 Only

45. Which of the following sources help in
studying about the interior of the earth?

1. Meteors that at times reach the
earth
2. Gravitation
3. Magnetic Field
4. Seismic Activity
below
a. 1,2 and 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 and 4 Only
d. All

46. The term biotype means:
a. All individuals having
the same phenotype.
b. All individuals having
the same genotype.
c. All individuals having
different phenotype
comprising a whole
group.
d. All individuals having
different genotype
comprising a whole
group.

47. The Ocean Health Index ( OCI ) is a
tool that scientifically studies the health of
oceans from multiple dimensions. What
dimensions, other than biological, is/are
included in this analysis?
1. Physical
2. Economic
3. Social
4. Political
below
a. 1 and 2
b. Only 3
c. 1,2 and 3
d. All of the above

about sterilization by RBI

1. Its an open market sale of
government securities of an
amount equal to the
amount of foreign
exchange inflow in the
economy, thereby keeping
the stock of high powered
money and total money
supply unchanged.
2. Its a tool to fight inflation
is/are correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
49. Which of the following is true about
Profundal zone?
a. It is a deep zone of inland
body of free standing water,
located below the range of
effective light penetration.
b. It is a deep zone of the sea
located below the range of
effective light penetration.
c. It is upper zone of inland
body of free standing water.
d. None of the above.
50. Consider the following statements and
choose the appropriate option:

1. Purusha sukta, describes
the sacrifice of Purusha,
the primeval man. It says
that all the elements of
the universe, were
supposed to have
emanated from his body.
2. Purusha sukta is a part of
Rigveda.
3. The rule that Kshatriyas
were supposed to engage
in warfare, protect people
and administer justice,

study the Vedas, get
sacrifices performed, and
make gifts is given in the
Dharmasutras and
Dharmashastras.


a. 1 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above


1. Governor has the power to
recommend the dismissal of the
State government and suspension or
dissolution of State assembly.
2. The Lok Sabha consists of only
elected representatives.
3. The Vice President belongs to the
Upper House of the Parliament.
4. The 73rd and 74
th
amendments have
created uniformity in the structures
of Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika
institutions across the country.

correct?

a. 1 and 4 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 , 3 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

52. With reference to Parliamentary
Standing Committees consider the
following:

1. Standing Committees not only
supervise the work of various
departments but also their
budget.
2. Public Accounts Committee is
an example of Standing
Committee.
3. Members of the Standing
committees are selected from
both Houses.
4. Standing Committees are
permanent in nature.
5. Standing Committees are
means of parliamentary
control over the executive.

correct?

a) 1, 4 and 5 Only
b) 1, 3 and 5 Only
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

with reference to GDP deflator and
CPI

1. GDP deflator includes
prices of goods consumed
by the representative
consumer, hence it
includes prices of imported
goods. CPI does not
include prices of imported
goods.
2. The goods purchased by
consumers do not
represent all the goods
which are produced in a
country. GDP deflator
takes into account all such
goods and services.
Which of the above sentences is/are
correct?

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
54. Which one is supposed to be the most
stable environment?
a. Deep sea regions
b. Temperate Grasslands
c. Tropical rainforests
d. Hilly Regions
55. Subsidiary Alliance was a system
devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798.
Consider the following terms and
conditions of the system:

1. The British would be responsible for
protecting their ally from both the
external as well as internal threats to
their power.
2. The ally could not enter into
agreements with other rulers or
engage in warfare.
3. The British would assist the ally in
maintaining an armed contingent.


a. 3 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. None

about the evolution of the present
atmosphere

1. There are three stages in the
evolution of the present
atmosphere. The first stage is
marked by the loss of primordial
atmosphere.
2. In the second stage, the hot
interior of the earth contributed
to the evolution of the
atmosphere.
3. Finally, the composition of the
atmosphere was modified by the
living world through the process
of photosynthesis.
Which of the above statement is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. All
1. The influence of bordering
communities on each other is
known as the edge effect in
environmental science.
2. The edges are different to the
interior of the fragment in
climate, soil environment and
species composition.
Which of these is/are true?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
58. Consider the following about
Virashaivism in Karnataka:

1. Basavanna founded Virashaivism as a
separate caste within Hinduism.
2. Virashaivism allowed widow
remarriage.
3. Lingayats believe in rebirth after
death. So they practise funerary rites
such as cremation.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. 1 and 3 Only

reference to earthquake waves

1. Body waves are generated due to
the release of energy at the focus
and move in all directions
travelling through the body of the
earth.
2. The body waves interact with the
surface rocks and generate new
set of waves called surface waves.
3. The denser the material, the
lower is the velocity of these
waves.
correct?
a. 1 and 3 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. All Three

60. The Indian Constitution has ensured the
independence of the judiciary through a
number of measures. Which of the
following are these measures provided
in the Constitution?

1. The Executive is not involved in the
process of appointment of judges.
2. The judges have a fixed tenure.
3. The expenses of the judiciary are
charged on the Consolidated Fund of
India.
4. The Supreme court and the High
Court can punish any person for its
contempt
5. A judge of Supreme court can only
be removed by a special majority of
the Parliament.

a) 2, 3, and 5 Only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 Only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
61. With reference to a fresh water lake,
consider the following characteristics:
1. Richness in nutrients
2. Rapid turnover of
phytoplankton
3. Depletion of dissolved oxygen
and nitrogen
4. Increase in zooplankton levels
Which of the following is/are
observed in a lake after its Eutrophication?
a. 1,2 and 3
b. All of the above
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 4
62. Three Round Table Conferences held
between 1930-32. Consider the
following in this regard:

1. Mahatma Gandhi attended the first
Round table conference.
2. He attended only one Round table
conference out of the three Round
table conferences held.
3. He opposed the separate electorates
for the Untouchables in the Round
table conference he attended.


Which of the above is/are correct ?

a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above

about Epiphytes a plant species:
4. They grow parasitically upon
another plant
5. They derive their moisture and
nutrients from the air and rain.
6. They may harm the forest trees.

in this connection?
a. 1 and 3
b. 1 and 2
c. Only 2
d. All of the above
64. "Quit India" campaign/movement was
launched in 1942. Consider the following
statements on the movement

1. The failure of the Cripps Mission
was the immediate trigger for
Mahatma Gandhi to launch Quit
India movement against British rule.
2. Mahatma Gandhi led the movement
through its course by travelling
extensively through the length and
breadth of the country.

Which of the above statement/s is/are
correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

65. Consider the following intrusive forms
of lava

1. Lacoliths - A large body of
magmatic material that cools in
the deeper depth of the crust
develops in the form of large
domes.
2. Batholiths - These are large
dome-shaped intrusive bodies
with a level base and connected
by a pipe-like conduit from
below
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
reference to GDP
1. Real GDP is GDP
evaluated at current
market prices. Therefore,
real GDP will include all of
the changes in market
prices that have occurred
during the current year due
to inflation or deflation.
2. Nominal GDP is GDP
evaluated at the market
prices of some base year
3. The factor used to convert
GDP from current to
constant values in this way
is called the GDP deflator.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only

c. 3 Only
d. All Three
67. The combined flora and fauna of a
region is called as
a. Ecotherm
b. Biota
c. Torpor
d. Hugosphere
68. It is argued by some scholars that the
separate electorates for Muslims,
created by the colonial government
crucially shaped the nature of
communal politics in India. In relation
to the Separate electorates, consider the
following:

1. With the Poona pact of 1916, the
Congress and the Muslim League
reached an agreement whereby the
Congress accepted separate
electorates.
2. The Indian Councils Act of 1909
provided separate electorates for the
Muslims .

Which of the above statement/s is/are
correct?

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

69. The Manusmrti is one of the best-
known legal texts of early India, written
in Sanskrit and compiled between
second century BCE and second century
CE. Consider the following about
Manusmrti:

1. It gives equal rights to women on
the paternal property and resources
2. It strongly opposes the Varna
system.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

about macroeconomics

1. Macroeconomics deals with the
aggregate economic variables of an
economy.
2. It takes into account various
interlinkages which may exist
between the different sectors of an
economy.
3. Macroeconomics emerged as a
separate subject in the 1930s due to
Keynes.
incorrect?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. None

71. Which of the following is implied by
Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court?

1. The President of India can refer any
matter that is of public importance
or that which involves interpretation
of Constitution to Supreme Court
for advice.
2. The advice of Supreme Court is
binding on the President.
3. This jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court may prevent unnecessary
litigations.

4. The President is not bound to accept
such an advice.


a) 2 and 3 Only
b) 1 and 4 Only
c) 1, 3 and 4 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

about sea-floor spreading concept

1. Constant eruptions at the crest of
oceanic ridges cause the rupture
of the oceanic crust and the new
lava wedges into it, pushing the
oceanic crust on either side. The
ocean floor, thus spreads.
2. The ocean floor that gets pushed
due to volcanic eruptions at the
crest, sinks down at the oceanic
trenches and gets consumed.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

73. The MoEF has recently decided to
regulate developmental activities in
Western Ghats. Consider the following
in this regard:
1. The Gram Sabhas will have a role in
categorising the ecologically sensitive
areas where certain activities will be
regulated.
2. Only Red Category industries have
been banned.
3. The Ministry has decided to
constitute a Western Ghats
Development and Regulation
authority (WGDRA) to examine
developmental proposals and grant
clearance to projects in ESAs.

Which of the following is/are true in this
connection?
a. Only 2
b. 2 and 3
c. All of the above
d. 1 and 2
about the Coins issued in the ancient
India:

1. The earliest coins recovered from
excavations in India had symbols
punch-marked on them and were
made of silver and copper.
2. The first gold coins were issued in
India by the Guptas.


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

75. Which of the following is incorrectly
matched?

a. Cocos plate : Between Central
America and Pacific plate
b. Nazca plate : Between North
America and Pacific plate

c. Arabian plate : Mostly the Saudi
Arabian landmass
d. Philippine plate : Between the
Asiatic and Pacific plate
about inventories and investments
1. In economics, the stock of unsold
finished goods, or semi-finished
goods, or raw materials which a
firm carries from one year to the
next is called inventory.
2. Inventories are treated as capital.
Addition to the stock of capital
of a firm is known as investment.
3. The addition to the machinery,
factory buildings, and equipments
employed by the firms is called as
the fixed business investment.
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. All Three
about GDP
1. It is a Sum total of gross value added
of all the firms in the economy.
2. If we calculate the GDP by looking
at the demand side of the products,
then it is referred to as the
expenditure method.
Which of the above statement is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
78. Which of the following is true about
Deccan Traps?

a. It is a large carbon deposit
located in Deccan plateau.
b. It is a large volcanic deposit
located in Deccan plateau of
west central India.
c. It is a large iron ore deposits
located in Deccan plateau of
west central India.
d. It is a large diamond deposit
located in Deccan plateau.
79. Which of the following was/were the
important agreements signed at the recent
Warsaw climate conference?
1. REDD+
2. Global e-sustainability Initiative
agreement
3. Loss and damage compensation
a. Only 1
b. 1 and 3
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
80. The Sanchi stupa is among the best
preserved ancient stupas. Consider the
following about the Sanchi stupa:

1. It was Emperor Ashoka who
commissioned the design of
Sanchi Stupa in the third century
BC.
2. The stupa has wonderful carvings
which interpret the life of
Buddha and his various
incarnations from the Jataka tales.
3. Sanchi stupa is a UNESCO world
heritage site.

which of the above is/are correct ?


a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 1 and 3 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. All the above

about Plastic Parks scheme:
1. Plastic Parks is a scheme which
envisages a cluster of plastic industry
where plastic reprocessing, recycling
plant and waste management system
is set up.
2. It will be set up through PPP model.

Which of the following is/are true?

a) Only 2
b) Only 1
c) Both
d) None of the above
1. Net National Product at factor cost
is nothing but National Income.
2. To get NNP at factor cost we have
to deduct subsidies to the NNP
evaluated at market prices.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
83. The Government has recently approved
the launching of a new Integrated
Processing Development Scheme
(IPCS). Which of the following is/are
correct in this connection?
1. The scheme envisages the
development of brown
field and green field
projects in the food
processing sector in India.
2. The scheme addresses
environmental issues also.
3. It would encourage R&D
in the textile processing
sector.
below.
a. Only 1
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 2
d. None of the above
1. If we deduct depreciation
from GNP the measure of
aggregate income that we
obtain is called Net
National Product (NNP).
2. s Gross National Product
(GNP) is nothing but GDP
+ Net factor income from
abroad
Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None
respect to the jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court:

1. The government wanted to know if
it can pass a law about the
citizenship status of residents of

Pakistan occupied areas of Jammu
and Kashmir, comes under original
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
2. In order to resolve the dispute about
river Cauvery the government of
Tamil Nadu wants to approach the
court, comes under appellate
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
3. Court rejected the appeal by people
against the eviction from the dam
site, comes under writ jurisdiction of
the Supreme Court.

correct?

a. 2 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1, 2 and 3 Only
d. None

regarding measuring national income,

1. The expenditure
approach measures
national income as total
spending on final goods and
services produced within
nation during an year.
2. The expenditure on
second hand goods should
not be included as they do
not contribute to the
current years production
of goods.
3. Expenditure on purchase
of old shares and
bonds is included in
computing national income
Which of the statements above is/are
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. All Three

with respect to the youth stage of a
river

1. Streams are few during this stage
with poor integration and flow
over original slopes showing
shallow V-shaped valleys with no
floodplains or with very narrow
floodplains along trunk streams.
2. Streams divides are broad and flat
with marshes, swamp and lakes.
3. Waterfalls and rapids disappear.
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. A Only
d. All Three

88. Consider the features of limestone
caves

1. Stalactites hang as icicles of
different diameters.
2. Stalagmites rise up from the floor
of the caves.
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None


89. Western Himachal Pradesh (around
Dharamshala) and Kashmir Valley in
the Himalayan region and the
Kuchchh (Gujarat) fall under which
earthquake zone of India?
a. Very high damage risk zone
b. High damage risk zone
c. Moderate damage risk zone
d. Low damage risk zone

90. Article 368 provides for the procedure
for amendment of the Constitution.
With regard to amendment, consider
the following:
1. All amendments to the
Constitution are initiated only in
the Parliament.
2. The Constitution Commission is
required to amend the
Constitution.
3. After the passage of the
amendment bill in the Parliament
and in some cases, in State
legislatures, referendum is
required for ratification of the
amendment.
4. Sovereignty of elected
representatives is the basis of the
amendment procedure.
correct?

a. 1 and 4 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 2 and 3 Only
d. 1, 2 and 4 Only

91. Indian Constitution has adopted a
system of Checks and Balance for
smooth functioning of the three organs
of the government. Which of the
following are the instruments of
parliamentary control over the
executive?

1. No Confidence Motion
2. Both Zero Hour and Half-an-
hour discussion
3. Comptroller and Auditor General
4. Amendment Provisions
5. Public Accounts Committee
6. Emergency provisions


a. 1, 3, 4 and 5 Only
b. 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
c. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 Only
d. 1, 2, 3,4, 5 and 6

about tsunamis

1. The speed of wave in the ocean
depends upon the depth of water.
It is more in the shallow water
than in the ocean deep.
2. As a result of this, the impact of
tsunami is less over the ocean and
more near the coast where they
cause large-scale devastations
3. Over deep water the tsunami has
very short wave-length and large
wave-height.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 2 Only
d. All Three



1. The Rajya Sabha cannot initiate,
reject or amend money bills.
2. The President cannot send back an
amendment bill for reconsideration
of the Parliament.
3. Fundamental Duties are known as
instrument of instructions in Indian
administration.
4. The President does not enjoy
constitutional discretion.

is/are correct?

a. 2 and 3 Only
b. 1 and 2 Only
c. 1, 2 and 4 Only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only


1. The monetary value of an
asset decreases over time
due to use, wear and tear
or obsolescence. This
decrease is measured as
depreciation.
2. Depreciation is the cost of
the good divided by
number of years of its
useful life.
correct?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both
d. None

95. In which of the following cases are
the powers of the Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha co-equal?

1. Election and impeachment of the
President
2. Approval of ordinances issued by the
President
3. Removal of Judges of Supreme
Court and High Court
4. Approval of proclamation of all
three types of emergencies
a) 2 and 4 Only
b) 1 and 3 Only
c) 1, 2 and 3 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only

96. Steel sheets used for making
automobiles and copper used for
making utensils is an example of

a. Intermediate goods
b. Consumer durable
c. Capital goods
d. Consumer goods
about a capitalist economy

1. Production takes place for selling
the output in the market
2. There is sale and purchase of
labour services at a price which is
called the wage rate
characteristics of a capitalist economy?
a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only

c. Both
d. None

about tropical cyclone

1. The centre of the
cyclone is mostly a
warm and high-
pressure cloudless
core known as eye of
the storm.
2. Tropical cyclones are
characterized by large
pressure gradients
3. In case of the Bay of
Bengal, cyclones
mostly develop during
the months of
October and
November.

correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. All Three

related to biodiversity

1. Species which are not the natural
inhabitants of the local habitat
but are introduced into the
system, are called exotic species.
2. Those species that spread widely
and create significant problems
are known as invasive species.
3. Most of the exotic species are
harmless and beneficial to the
ecosystem as they introduce
diversity in the region
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 Only
d. All Three
100. Consider the following
statements with reference to genetic
diversity

1. Humans differ in height, color
and physical appearance because
of genetic diversity
2. Genetic diversity refers to the
variation of genes within species
3. Genetic diversity is essential for a
healthy breeding of population of
species.
correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 3 Only
d. All Three


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