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1. Consider the followingstatements: 4. Consider the followingstatements:
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State 1. National Payments Corporation of India
Assembly, the winning candidate must (NPCl) helps in promoting the financial
get at least 50 percent of the votes inclusion in the country.
polled, to be declared elected. 2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card
2. According to the provisions laid down in payment scheme.
the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, Which of the statements given above is/are
the Speaker's post goes to the majority correct?
party and the Deputy Speaker's to the (a) 1 only
Opposition.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(er Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 5. The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in
(tff' Neither 1 nor 2 the news in the context of
(a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
2. Which of the following haslhave occurred in (.b1-' Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
India after its liberalization of economic
(c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
policies in 1991 ?
(d) Security of National Highways
1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased
. enormously.
2.- Share of India's exports in world trade 6. What is/are the most likely advantages of
increased. implementing "Goods and Services Tax
..a-:- FDI inflows increased. (GST)'?
i---- India's foreign exchange reserves 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by
increased enormously. multiple authorities and will thus .create a
Select the correct answer using the codes single market in India.
given below : 2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current
(a) 1 and 4 only Account Deficit' of India and will enable it
(~2, 3 and 4 only to increase its foreign exchange reserves.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. It will enormously increase the growth
(d) 1,2,3and4 and size .of economy of India and will
enable it to overtake China in the near
future.
3. What is the application of Somatic Cell
Nuclear Transfer Technology? Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) Production of biolarvicides
(.t!( 1 only
(b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Reproductive cloning of animals
(c) 1 and 3 only
(tf(' Production of organisms free of diseases (d) 1,2 and 3

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7. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment 10. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of
Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the the following to report on cyber security
news in the context of negotiations held incidents?
bet"en India and
1. Service providers
(a'( European Union
(b) Gulf Cooperation Council 2. Data centres
(1/ Organization for Economic Coopera-
3. Body corporate
tion and Development
(d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization Select the correct answer using the code given
below:

8. Consider the followingstatements: 1. India ~ Lonly

has ratified the Trade Facilitation
(b) 1 and 2 only
Agreement (TFA)ofWTO.

2. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial (c) ;3 only

Package of 2013.
~ 1,2and3

3. TFA came into force in January 2016.

Which of the statements given above is/are 11. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
correct?
(a) Fundamental Right
(tJ( 1 and 2 only
(Mr 1 and 3 only (b) Natural Right
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Constitutional Right
(d) 1,2 and 3
(ftf" Legal Right

9. What is the importance of developing

Chabahar Port by India? 12. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser
Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)'
(a) India's trade with African countries will
project?
enormously increase.
(a) To detect neutrinos (b) To detect
(b) India's relations with oil-producing
Arab countries will be strengthened. gravitational waves (c) To detect the ef-
(~ India will not depend on Pakistan for
fectiveness of missile
access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
defence system
(d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the
installation of a gas pipeline between .-td) To study the effect of solar flares on our
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13. What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana' ? 15. Consider the. following statements: 1. The

1. To enable the famous foreign Election Commission of India is a

educational institutions to open their five-member body.
campuses in India.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides
2. To increase' the quality of education
provided in government schools by the election schedule for the conduct of

taking help from the private sector and both general elections and bye-elections.
3. Election
the community.

3. To encourage voluntary monetary Commission resolves the

contributions from private individuals disputes relating to splits/mergers of
and organizations so as toimprove the recognised political parties.
infrastructure facilities for primary and
secondary schools. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
~20nly

(b) 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(# 2 and 3 only
(~ 3 only
14. What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat
Bharat Abhiyan' ?

(a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting

collaboration between voluntary
organizations and government's
education system and local 16. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared

communities. protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
9*" Connecting institutions of higher
education with local communities to (~It
address
~--
development challenges
enjoys the same level of protection as
the tiger.
through appropriate technologies.

(c) Strengthening India's scientific research (b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few
institutions in order to maKe India a individuals are under captive
scientific and technological power. protection; and now it is impossible to
(d) Developing human capital by allocating prevent its extinction.
special funds for heaItll care and
(c) It is endemic to a particular region of
education of rural and urban poor, and
orgaruzmg skill - development India.
programmes and vocational training for
them. (d) Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct
in this context.

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17. In India, Judicial Review implies 20. Recently there was a proposal to translocate
(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce some of the lions from their natural habitat in
upon the constitutionality of laws and Gujarat to which one of the followingsites?
executive orders. (a) Corbett National Park
(V the power of the Judiciary to question (It;r'Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
the wisdom of the laws enacted by the
(c) Mudumalai WildlifeSanctuary
Legislatures.
(c) the power of the Judiciary to review all
!jI' Sariska National Park
Which of the followingare not necessarily the
the legislative enactments before they
21. consequences of the proclamation of the
are assented to by the President. President's rule in a State?
(d) the power of the Judiciary to review its 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative
own judgements given earlier in similar Assembly
or different cases.
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in
the State
18. With reference to Indian freedom struggle,
consider the followingevents: 3. Dissolution of the local bodies
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
2. Quit India Movement launched
(a) 1and 2 only
3. Second Round Table Conference
-
What is the correct chronological sequence of
(bY 1and 3 only
the above events? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1-2-3 (d) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2-1-3
(6" 3-2-1 22. Which of the following are envisaged by the
(d) 3-1-2 Right against Exploitation in the Constitution
of India ?
Consider the followingstatements:
19.
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings
1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of and forced labour
India has steadily increased in the last 2. Abolition of untouchability
decade.
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of
India has .steadily increased in the last 4. Prohibition of employment of children in
decade. factories and mines

Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct ? below:
1, 2 and 4 only
(# 1only
(a)
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(cV 1 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1,2.3and4
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23. Which of the following is geographically 26. Which one of the following w~ a very
closest to Great Nicobar ? important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom
?
~ Sumatra .
(a) Kakinada
~ Borneo
(b) Motupalli
(~Java
(e{ Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d) Sri Lanka
(d) Nelluru

With reference to 'Global Climate Change

24. Out of the following statements, choose the
one that brings out the principle underlying
the Cabinet form of Government:
(a) An arrangement for minimizing the
criticism against the Government whose
responsibilities are complex and hard to
carry out to the satisfactiollOr all.
A mechanism for speeding up the
activities of the Gov~nt whose
responsibilities are increasing day by
day.
Alliance', which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
2. It provides technical and financial
support to targeted developing countries
to integrate climate change into their
development policies and budgets.
3.
It is coordinated by World Resources
Institute (WRI) and World Business
Council for Sustainable Development

(c) A mechanism of p~!liamentary Select(WBCSD).

the correct answer using the code given
democracy for ensunng collective belo,/""
responsibility of the Govermnent to the ~ 1 and 2 only _~
people.
(b) 3 only
(d) A device for strengthening the hands of

-_
the head of the Gove~nt whose hold
over the people is in a state of decline.

28.
(c)
(d)
2 and 3 only
1,2 and 3

With reference to the religious history of

India, consider the followingstatements :
25. Which one of the following is not a feature of
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the
Indian federalism ?
sects of J ainism.
(a) There is an independent judiciary in 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents
India. of phenomena were not wholly
momentary, but existed forever in a
(b) Powers have been clearly divided
latent form. .
between the Centre and the States.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) The federating units have been giv- correct?
en unequal representation in the (a) 1 only
Rajya Sabha.
(t1("" 2 only
(VIt is the result of an agreement among (c) Both 1and 2
the federating units.
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29. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the 32. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination
following countries ? ~ paper can be filed by
/
(t..
1. Jordan 'I-- (a) anyone residing in India.
2. Iraq ~
'( (b) a resident of the constituency from
3. Lebanon"
which the election is to be contested.
4. Syria ~
Select the correct answer using the code given (~any citizen of Indi~ whose name
below: appears in the -~electoral roll
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only constituency.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) any citizen ofIndia.
(c) 3 and 4 only
W{" 1, 3 and 4 only

30. With reference to 'National Investment and

Infrastructure Fund', which of the following 33. Consider the followingstatements :
statements is/are correct?
,h....m- India, the Himalayas are spread over
1.
2.
It is ail organ of NITI Aayog.
It has a corpus of ~ 4,00,000 crore at
./I1 five States only.

present. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five

r States only.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States
(a) 1only only.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(~ Neither 1 nor 2
(~20nlY
31. The'Global Infrastructure Facility is alan
(a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade (b) 3 only
infrastructure in Asia and financed by
~2and30nlY
credit from the Asian Development
Bank. (d) 1 and 3 only
(b) World Bank collaboration that
facilitates the preparation and
structuring of complex infrastructure
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to . 34. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a
enable mobilization of private sector
standard' criterion for
and institutional investor capital.
(c) Collaboration among the major banks of (a) Measuring oxygen levels in blood
the world working with the OECD and
focused on expanding the set of (b) Computing oxygen levels in forest
infrastructure projects that have the ecosystems
potential to mobilize private
investment. I (_p..--Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
(d)~NCTAD funded initiative that seeks to I (d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude
finance and facilitate infrastructure I regions
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35. With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in 37. In the context of Indian history, the principle
the United Nations programme working of'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
towards a better urban future, which of the (a) Division of ffi"ecentral legislature into
statements is/are correct? two houses.
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the (b) Introduction of double government i.e.,
United Nations General Assembly to Central and State governments.
promote socially and environmentally (c) Having two sets of rulers~one in London
sustainable towns and cities to provide and another in Delhi.
adequate shelter for all.
Division of the subjects delegated to the
2. Its partners are either governments or provinces into two categories.
local urban authorities only.
38. Consider the following in respect of 'National
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall
Career Service' :
objective of the United Nations system
1. National Career Service is an initiative
to reduce poverty and to promote access
of the Department of Personnel and
to safe drinking water and basic
sanitation. Training, Government of India.
2. National Career Service has been
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: launched in a Mission Mode to improve
the employment opportunities to
(a) 1,2 and 3
uneducated youth of the country.
(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(~ 2 and 3 only (a) 1only
(~ 2 only
(d) 1only
(c) Both 1 and 2
36. With reference to 'National Skills (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of
the statements given below is/are correct? 39. Which of the following statements best
describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable
1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the
Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)',recently
certification for competency only
seen in the news?
through formal learning.
(a) It is a procedure for considering
2. An outcome expected from the ecological costs of developmental
implementation of NSQF is the mobility schemes formulated by the Government.
between vocational and
education.
general
(bJ/1t is a scheme of RBI for reworking the
financial structure of big corporate
Select the correct answer using the code given entities facing genuine difficulties.
below: (c) It is a disinvestment plan of the
(a) 1only Government regarding Central Public
Sector Undertakings.
IV 2 only
(d) It is an important provision in 'The
(c) Both 1and 2 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code'
recently implemented by the
1(1) Neither 1 nor 2
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40. Consider the following statements: 43. Consider the following in respect of Indian
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
(CCAC) -to Reduce ShortLlveilelimate 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in
Pollutants is a un~qu~ initiative_ of G20 2015 under the chairmanship of the
group of countries.
Indian Navy.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that

Which of the statements

correct?
-----
carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
given above is/are
seeks to increase maritime co-operation
among navies of the littoral states of the
Indian Ocean Region:
(a) 1only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1only
(rif Both 1 ~nd 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
I (c) Both 1 and 2

41. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' (d) Neither 1 nor 2
sometimes mentioned III the news while
forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the
following statements is/are correct? 44. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by-a one of the most famous and oft-illustrated
difference in sea surface temperature paintings at
between tropical Western Indian Ocean (l'{j Ajanta
and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
(b) Badami
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an
(c) Bagh
EI Nino's impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) Ellora
below:
(a) 1only
45. Consider the following pairs:
(b) 2 only
Traditions Communities
(~ Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds
3. Wari-Warkari - Santhals
42. If you want to see gharials in their natural
habitat, which one of the following is the best Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
place to visit?
(a) 1only
(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
(1/ Chambal River (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) Pulicat Lake (((' 1 and 3 only

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46. Which of the following practices can help in 49. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are
water conservation in agriculture? used to create digital display in many devices.
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land What are the advantages of OLED displays
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the over Liquid Crystal displays?
field --
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on
field - flexible plastic substrates.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing
(a) 1 and 2 only
can be made using OLEDs.
(b) 3 only
(rY 1 and 3 only 3. Transparent displays are possible using
(d) 1,2 and 3
OLEDs.

47. Consider the followingstatements: Select the correct answer using the code given
The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' below:
aims at
1. expanding the cultivable area under (~ 1 and 3 only
irrigation.
2. enabling the banks to assess the (b) 2 only
quantum of loans to be granted to
farmers on the basis of soil quality. (c) 1,2 and 3
3. checking the overuse of fertilizers 111
farmlands. (d) None of the above statements is
Which of the above statements is/are correct? correct
(a) 1 and 2 only
~30nly
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
50. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun
48. Consider the followingpairs : temples?

Commonly used / Unwanted or 1. Arasavalli

consumed materials controversial
chemicals likely to 2. Amarakantak
be found in them
1. Lipstick Lead 3. Omkareshwar
2. Soft drinks Brominated
Select the correct answer using the code given
vegetable oils
below:
3. Chinese Monosodium
fast food glutamate (a) 1 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched? ~ 2and30nly
(a) 1only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(C'(" 1 and 3 only 1,2 and 3
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M
-V With reference to the Parliament of India, 53.
consider the followingstatements:
'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is
sometimes mentioned' in the news with
1. A private. member's bill is a bill reference to
presented by a Member of Parliament (a) Certifying the skills acquired by
construction workers through
who is not elected but only nominated
traditional channels.
by the President of India.
(b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for
2. Recently, a private member's bill has distance learning programmes.
been passed in the Parliament of India (c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and

-
for the first time in its history.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
urban poor in some public sector
undertakings.
(dV Cer:ifying the skills acquired by
/' trainees under the National Skill
(a) 1only / Development Programme.
(tjd 2 only ,/
54. From the ecological point of view, which one
(c) Both 1 and 2 of the following assumes importance in being
~either 1 nor 2 a good link between the Eastern Ghats and
the Western Ghats?
52. With reference to the difference between the (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley (b) Nallamala Forest
people, which of the following statements (p~""j'agarhole National Park
is/are correct? ~Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail 55. One of the implications of equality in society
and helmet in warfare whereas the is t~absence of
f people of Indus Valley Civilization did (a{ Privileges
,not leave any evidence of using them. (b) Restraints
~ Competition
j ~ Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and (d) Ideology
I copper whereas Indus Valley people
56. Consider the following statements in respect
knew only copper and iron.
of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
/' h~rse whereas there is no evidence of 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United
Nations Environment Programme
Indus Valley people having been aware (UNEP).
of tliis animal 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure
Select the correct answer using the code given that tradein wild plants and animals is
below: not a threat to the conservation of
nature.
(a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a),/lonly
r/ 1 and 3 only (iff 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1,2 and 3
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57. Which principle among the following was 61. Which of the following statements is/are
added to the Directive Principles of State correct regarding the Monetary Policy
Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Committee (MPC) ?
Constitution?
1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest
(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men
and women
(b) Participation - ~
of workers
management of industries 6(_
III the 2.
rates.
It is a 12-member body including the
Governor of RBI and is reconstituted
(ci{ Right to work, education and public every year.
assistance
(d) Securing living wage and human 3. It functions under the chairmanship of
condition:s of work to workers .,..; the Union Finance Minister.

58. Which one of the following statements is Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? be~:
(a) Rights are claims of the State against (11) 1 only
the citizens. (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) Rights are privileges which are (c) 3 only
incorporated in the Constitution of a (d) 2 and 3 only
~tate.
Rights are claims of the citizens against 62.
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana,
the State.
(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens consider the following statements :
against the many. 1. It is a song and dance performance.

59. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender 2. Cymbals are the only musical
Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the instruments used in the performance.
wor!5!? 3. It is performed to narrate the life and
(ttl World Economic Forum deeds of Lord Krishna.
(b) UN Human Rights Council
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) UN Women
correct?
(d) World Health Organization
(a)(' 1, 2 and 3
60. Which of the following statements is/are (b) 1 and 3 only
correct regarding Smart India Hackathon (c) 2 and 3 only
2017 ?
(d) 1 only
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for
developing every city of our country into
63. Who among the following was/were associated
Smart Cities in a decade.
with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital
technology innovations for solving the in India during the British rule?
many problems faced by our country. 1. Lord Cornwallis
3. It is a programme aimed at making all 2. Alexander Read
the financial transactions in our country 3. Thomas Munro
completely digital in a decade.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
below:
(a)/lonly
(a)/ 1 and 3 only
(1'5) 2 only (r6 1 and 3 only
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64. In the context of solving pollution problems, 68. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy'
what is/are the advantage/advantages of
seen in the news refers to
bioremediation technique?
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution (a) ASEAN
by enhancing the same biodegradation (b) BRICS
process that occurs in nature.
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such (c) EU
as cadmium and lead can be readily and (dr G20
completely treated by bioremediation
using microorganisms.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create
microorganisms specifically designed for 69. At one of the places in India, if you stand on
bioremediation. the seashore and watch the sea, you will find
Select the correct answer using the code given that the sea water recedes from the shore line
below: a few kilometres and comes back to the shore,
(a) 1only twice a day, and you can actually walk on the
(b) 2 and 3 only sea floor when the water recedes. This unique
(re(' 1 and 3 only phenomenon is seen at
(d) 1,2 and 3 (at'" Bhavnagar
65. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
(b) Bheemunipatnam
(~he participation of workers in the
management of industries. (c) Chandipur
(b) arbitrary powers to the management to
(d) Nagapattinam
quell industrial disputes.
(c) an intervention by the British Court in
the event of a trade dispute.
(d) a system of tribunals and a ban on 70. With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami
strikes. Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)',
66. Local self-government can be best explained consider the followingstatements :
as an exercise in
1. A property transaction is not treated as
(a) Federalism
a benami transaction if the owner of the
(-B(' Democratic decentralisation
property is not aware of the transaction.
(c) Administrative delegation .
(d) Direct democracy 2. Properties held benami are liable for
confiscation by the Government.
67. Consider the followingstatements:
3. The Act provides for three authorities
With reference to the Constitution of India,
the Directive Principles of State Policy for investigations but does not provide
constitute limitations upon for any appellate mechanism.
1. legislative function. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. executive function. correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) ~ only
(e1" Both 1 and 2 (c) 1and 3 only
(d) Neither 1nor 2 (M" 2 and 3 only

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71. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in 73. Which of the following are the objectives of
the population of species of butterflies, what 'National Nutrition Mission'?
could be its likely consequence/consequences? 1. To create awareness relating to
1. Pollination of some plants could be malnutrition among pregnantwomen
and lactating mothers.
adversely affected.
To reduce thei"ncidence of anaemia
2. There could be a drastic increase in the ./'" among young children, adolescent girls
fungal infections of some cultivated and women. ,_ -
plants. 3. To promote the consumption of millets,
,;>(.coarse
cereals and unpolished rice.
3. It could lead to a fall in the population 4. To promot~ consumption of poultry
of some species of wasps, spiders and eggs.
__.
birds. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
below: (~ 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
(e( 1 and 3 only
74. Consider the followingstatements :
(d) 1,2and3
1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed
72. with a view to fix the wages of
It is possible to produce algae based biofuels,
industrial workers and to allow the
but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of workers to form trade unions.
developing countries in promoting this 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer In
industry ? organizing the labour movement In
British India.
1. Production of algae based biofuels is

continents.
-_
possible in seas only ana- not on
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(~20nly
2. Setting up and engineering the algae (c) Both 1and 2
based biofuel production requires high (d) Neither 1 nor 2
level of expertiseltechnology until the
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construction is comp~ete~ 75. In the context of mitigating the impending
I 3. Economically viable production global warming due to anthropogenic
I
I necessitates the setting up of large scale emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the
facilities which may raise ecologicaland followingcan be the potential sites for carbon
I
r
social conce~ sequestration ?
1. Abandoned and uneconomiccoal seams
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
below:
3. Subterranean deep saline formations
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) bel<y :
2 and 3 only
(~ 1 and 2 only
(&Y' 3 only (b) 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1. 2 and 3
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76. The object of the B~t~er Committee of 1927 79. Who among the following can join the
National Pension System (NPS)?
~ the juri:ction of the Central (a) Resident Indian citizens only
and Provincial Governments.
(b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only
(b) Define the powers.....?ftpe Secretary of
(c) All State Government employeesjoining
St e for India.

-
pose censorship on naticnal press.
Improve the relationship between the
Government of Indta and the Indian
Stat~
the services after the date of notification
by the respective State Governments
(g,y1All Central Government employees
including those of Armed Forces joining
the services on or after 1st April, 2004

80. With reference to river Teesta, consider the

77. The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is
followingstatements:
sometimes seen in the news with reference
to 1. The source of river Teesta is the same
as that of Brahmaputra but it flows
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through .Sikkim.
our country
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and
(b) Granting licences to foreign T.V.
it is a tributary of river Teesta.
channels in our country
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on
~porting our food products to other
the border of India and Bangladesh.
countries
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Permitting foreign educational correct?
institutions to set up their campuses in
(a) 1 and 3 only
our country
(V2only

78. Consider the followingstatements: (c) 2 and 3 only

1. (d) 1,2and3
The Nuclear Security Summits are
periodically held under the aegis of the 81.
Consider the followingstatements:
United Nations.
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is
2. The International Panel on Fissile transmitted by the same mosquito that
Materials is an organ of International transmits dengue.
Atomic Energy Agency.
2: Sexual transmission of Zika virus
Which of the statements. given above is/are disease is possible.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(el Both 1 and 2
(C) Both 1and 2
~Neither 1 nor 2
r./ Neither 1 nor 2
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According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
82. Consider the followingstatements:
1972, which of the following animals cannot
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) is mandatory for be hunted by any person except under some
automotive tyres and tubes. provisions provided by law?
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification 1. Gharial
Mark issued by the Food and
2. Indian wild ass
Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Which of the statements given above- is/are 3. Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given
c~rrect?
(a) 1only below:

(u; /;only (~nlY

(tVBoth 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only

83. What is/are the advantage/advantages of (d) 1,2 and 3

implementing the 'National Agriculture 86. Which of the following statements is/are true
Market' scheme? of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal citizen?
for agricultural commodities.
1. A legislative process has been provided
2. It provides the farmers access to
to enforce these duties.
nationwide market, with prices
commensurate with the quality of their 2. They are correlative to legal duties.
produce. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
below: (a) 1 only
. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) ;;. only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(~ Both 1 and 2
tD/Neither 1 nor 2
(8) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the followingpairs:
84. With reference to the 'National Intellectual 87.
1. Radhakanta Deb-
Property Rights Policy', consider the following
First President of the British Indian
statements: Association
1. It reiterates India's commitment to the 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty -
Doha Development Agenda and the Founder of the Madras Mahajana
TRIPS Agreement. Sabha
2. Department of Industrial Policy and 3. Surendranath Banerjee -
Promotion is the nodal agency for Founder of the Indian Association
regulating intellectual property rights
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
in India.
matched?
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(~ 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(/ Both 1 and 2
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88. Which one of the following objectives is not 91. With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial
embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution Conference on Housing, and Urban
of India ? Development (APMCHUD)', consider the
(a) Liberty of thought
,. following statements:

(b(f Economic liberty 1. The first APMCHUD was held in

India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging
(c) Liberty of expression
Urban Forms - Policy Responses and
(d) Liberty of belief Governance Structure'.

2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial

Conferences in partnership with ADB,
89. With reference to 'Quality Council of India
APEC and ASEAN.
(QCD', consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. QCI was set up jointly by the,
correct?
Government of India and the Indian
Industry. (a) 1only

2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the (b) 2 only

Prime Minister on the recommendations (c) Both 1 and 2
of the industry to the Government.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1only
(b) y. only 92. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact
that it calls into activity
(tf Both 1 and 2
~e intelligence and character of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
ordinary men and women.

(b) the methods for strengthening executive

90. What is the purpose of setting up of Small leadership.
Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?
(c) a superior individual with dynamism
1. To supply credit to small business units and vision.
2. To supply credit to small and marginal (d) a band of dedicated party workers.
farmers

3. 93. Which of the following is a most likely

To encourage young entrepreneurs to
consequence of implementing the 'Unified
set up business particularly in rural
Paym~ts Interface (UPD' ? .
areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given ~ Mobile wallets will not be necessary for
below: online payments.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Digital currency will totally replace the
physical currency in about two decades,
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) F'DI inflows will drastically increase.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to pOOl'
(d) 1,2and3
people will become very effective.

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- 94. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 97. In the context of India, which one of the
'String Thegry' and 'Standard M~del' are following is the correct relationship between
sometimes seen in the news in the context of Rights and Duties?
(~bservation and underst~~ding of the (a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
Universe
(lI(' Rights are personal and hence
(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses independent of society and Duties.
(c) Placing satellites in the orbit of the (c) Rights, not Duties, are important for
Earth the advancement of the personality of
(d) Origin and evolution ofliving organisms the citizen.
on the Earth ,
(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for
the stability of the State.
95. With reference to agriculture in India, how
can the technique of 'genome sequencing', 98.
The mind of the makers of the Constitution of
often seen ill the news, be used in the
India is reflected in which of the following ? ""
immediate future?
1. Genome sequencing can be used to
c/ The Preamble
(b) The Fundamental Rights
identify genetic markers for disease
(c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
~ resistance and drought tolerance in
various crop plants. (d) The Fundamental Duties

2. This technique helps in reducing the 99. If you travel by road from Kohima to
,,)lme required to develop new varieties
Kottayam, what is the minimum number of
of crop plants.
States within India through which you can
3. It can be used t~~cipher the travel, including the origin and the
host-pathogen relationships in crops. _A..__~_ / ~ f'~I

~'~r
"=:': 7 destination ? l""'1'~ '~
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below:
~'""'.~ dSv
(a) 1only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 9
(c) 1 and 3 only
100. The Parliament of India exercises control over
(~,2and3
the functions of the Council of Ministers
through
96. The main advantage of the parliamentary
form of government is that 1. Adjournment motion

(a) the executive and legislature work 2. Question hour

independently. 3. Supplementary questions
(b) it provides continuity of policy and is Select the correct answer using the code given
more efficient. below:

kV"t'he executive remains responsible to the (a) 1only

legislature. (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) the head of !he government cannot be (c) 1 and 3 only
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