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CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) TEST SERIES – 2018

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Test Code:
P1-1803 GENERAL STUDIES
TEST – 3

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1. DB Shekatkar Committee has recently been in news,
it is related to:
(a) Recommending measures for enhancing the
combat capability & rebalancing defence
expenditure of the Armed Forces.
(b) Examining the existing global regulatory and
legal structures governing Virtual Currencies.
(c) Reviewing the Income Tax Act of 1961 and
reconsidering the direct tax system.
(d) None of the above.
2. The world's first IAEA Low Enriched Uranium
(LEU) bank has been launched in:
(a) Oskemen, Kazakhstan
(b) Natanz, Iran
(c) Flamanville, France
(d) Takahama, Japan
3. With reference to IRNSS (Indian Regional
Navigation Satellite System) satellites, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. The successful launch of IRNSS-1H augmented
the Indian navigation satellite constellation,
called NavIC.
2. NavIC is designed to provide accurate position
information service to users in India as well as
the region extending up to 1500 km from its
boundary.
3. It offers services including Mapping and
Geodetic data capture, terrestrial navigation aid
for hikers and travelers etc.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
4. Gobindobhog Rice has recently been granted
Geographical Indication (GI) status. It belongs to:
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(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Punjab
(c) West Bengal (d) Haryana
5. With reference to recently inaugurated Ocean
Forecasting System for Comoros, Madagascar, and
Mozambique by the Ministry of Earth Sciences,
consider the following statements:
1. The system would offer oil spill advisory
services, high wave alerts, port warnings etc.
2. The system was launched at the third Ministerial
Meeting of Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard
Early Warning System for Asia and Africa
(RIMES).
3. India has already been providing these
operational services to the Maldives, Sri Lanka
and Seychelles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the new
Metro Rail Policy. Consider the following statements
regarding the aforesaid policy:
1. The policy makes PPP component mandatory
for availing central assistance for new metro
projects.
2. Every city should setup a Unified Metropolitan
Transport Authority.
3. Metro rail projects will be approved and aided
solely by the Central Government on the advice
of Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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1. gky gh esa ppkZ esa jgh Mh-ch- 'ksdVdj lfefr lacafèkr gS% (a) vkaèkz çns'k ls (b) iatkc ls
(a) l'kL=k cyksa dh ;q¼ {kerk c<+kus vkSj j{kk O;; dks (c) if'pe caxky ls (d) gfj;k.kk ls
iqu% larqfyr djus lacaèkh mik;ksa dh fliQkfj'kksa lsA 5. gky gh esa i`Foh foKku ea=kky; }kjk dkseksjksl] esMkxkLdj
(b) vkHkklh eqækvksa (Virtual Currencies) dks fu;af=kr vkSj eks”kkfEcd ds fy;s ^egklkxjh; iwokZuqeku ç.kkyh*
djus okys ekStwnk oSf'od fu;ked vkSj dkuwuh dk mn~?kkVu fd;k x;k] blds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
<k¡ps lsA ij fopkj dhft;s%
(c) 1961 ds vk;dj vfèkfu;e dh leh{kk djuk vkSj 1. ;g ç.kkyh rsy ds fjlko ds lacaèk esa lykgdkjh
çR;{k dj ç.kkyh ij iqufoZpkj djukA lsok,¡] mPp ygjksa ds lacaèk esa psrkouh rFkk canjxkg
(d) mi;ZqDr esa ls dksbZ ughaA lacaèkh psrkouh bR;kfn lsok,¡ çnku djsxhA
2. bl ç.kkyh dh 'kq#vkr fjEl (Regional Integrated
2. fo'o dk igyk IAEA fuEu laof¼Zr ;wjsfu;e (LEU) Multi–Hazard Early Warning System for Asia
cSad dgk¡ 'kq: fd;k x;k gS\ and Africa–RIMES) dh rhljh eaf=kLrjh; cSBd
(a) vksLdsesu] d”kkfdLrku esa dh xbZ FkhA
(b) urka”k] bZjku 3. Hkkjr igys ls gh ekynho] Jhyadk vkSj ls'ksYl dks
(c) ÝySeufoys] Úk¡l bl çdkj dh ifjpkyu lsok,¡ çnku dj jgk gSA
(d) rkdkgkek] tkiku mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
3. I RNSS (Hkkjrh; {ks=kh; ekxZ funZs'ku mixzg ra=k) ds (a) dsoy 1
lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\ (b) dsoy 2
1. IRNSS –1H ds liQy ç{ksi.k ls Hkkjrh; usfoxs'ku (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
mixzg ç.kkyh dk foLrkj gqvk gS] ftls ^ukfod* (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(NavIC) dgk tkrk gSA 6. gky gh esa dsaæh; eaf=keaMy us ubZ esVªks jsy uhfr dks ea”kwjh
2. ukfod dks Hkkjr ds lkFk&lkFk Hkkjrh; lhek ls nh gSA bl uhfr ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
1500 fdeh- rd dh nwjh ds {ks=k esa jgus okys dhft;s%
mi;ksxdÙkkZvksa ds fy;s vofLFkfr lacaèkh lVhd lwpuk 1. bl uhfr ds varxZr ubZ esVªks ifj;kstukvksa gsrq dsaæh;
lsok (accurate position information service) lgk;rk ds fy;s lkoZtfud&futh lgHkkfxrk (PPP)
çnku djus ds fy;s fM”kkbu fd;k x;k gSA dks vfuok;Z cuk;k x;k gSA
3. ;g ekufp=k.k vkSj Hkw&xf.krh; vk¡dM+ksa ds lkFk&lkFk 2. çR;sd 'kgj ds fy;s ,d ^,dhÑr egkuxj ifjogu
;kf=k;ksa dks {ks=kh; usfoxs'ku lgk;rk çnku djrk gSA çkfèkdj.k* (Unified Metropolitan Transport
Authority) LFkkfir djuk vfuok;Z gSA
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s% 3. ,dhÑr egkuxj ifjogu çkfèkdj.k ds lq>ko ds
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 vkèkkj ij esVªks jsy ifj;kstukvksa dh LohÑfr vkSj
(b) dsoy 2 lgk;rk dsoy vkSj dsoy dsæa ljdkj }kjk nh tk,xhA
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
4. gky gh esa ^xksfcanksHkksx* pkoy dks HkkSxksfyd ladsrd (b) dsoy 3
(Geographical Indication – GI) dk ntkZ çnku fd;k (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
x;k gSA ;g lacafèkr gS% (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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7. With reference to NITI Aayog’s Three Year Action
Agenda, consider the following statements:
1. The Action Agenda framework represents a
departure from the Five-Year Plan process.
2. The Three-Year Action Agenda will be followed
by the Seven Year Strategy and Ten-Year
Vision.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. With reference of recently launched ILO’s
(International Labour Organization) Global
Commission on the Future of Work, consider the
following statements:
1. The Commission has been set up under the
ILO’s Future of Work Centenary Initiative.
2. The Commission members comprise of Heads
of all the developing countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. With reference to recently created "Madhyamik and
Uchchtar Shiksha Kosh" (MUSK), consider the
following statements:
1. "Madhyamik and Uchchtar Shiksha Kosh"
(MUSK) will be a non-lapsable pool in the
Public Account for secondary and higher
education.
2. All proceeds of "Secondary and Higher
Education Cess" will be credited into MUSK.
3. The MUSK would be maintained as a Reserve
Fund in the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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10. With reference to the Financial Stability and
Development Council (FSDC), consider the
following statements:
1. The Financial Stability and Development
Council (FSDC) was constituted in 2010 and
is chaired by the Chief Economic Advisor.
2. The Council deals with issues relating to
financial stability, financial literacy, financial
inclusion and macro prudential supervision of
the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
11. With reference to National Bank for Agriculture and
Rural Development (NABARD) (Amendment) Bill,
2017, consider the following statements:
1. Central government and the RBI together must
hold at least 51% of the shared capital of
NABARD so that it shares a similar work
culture, ethos and development orientation like
that of RBI.
2. The Bill extends the financial assistance from
NABARD to the micro, small, and medium
enterprises also.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
12. With reference to AGRI UDAAN- Food and
Agribusiness Accelerator 2.0, consider the following
statements:
1. It will primarily be managed by the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR).
2. It is an initiative for upliftment of agri startups.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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7. uhfr vk;ksx ds rhu o"khZ; ,D'ku ,tsaMk ds lanHkZ esa 10. foÙkh; fLFkjrk vkSj fodkl ifj"kn (FSDC) ds lanHkZ esa
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. bl ,D'ku ,tsaMs dk ÚseodZ iapo"khZ; ;kstuk çfØ;k 1. 2010 esa xfBr foÙkh; fLFkjrk vkSj fodkl ifj"kn
ls foeq•rk dks n'kkZrk gSA (FSDC) dh vè;{krk eq[; vkfFkZd lykgdkj }kjk
2. rhu o"khZ; ,D'ku ,tsaMs ds ckn lkr o"khZ; j.kuhfr dh tkrh gSA
vkSj nl o"khZ; fo”ku yk;k tk,xkA 2. ;g ifj"kn foÙkh; fLFkjrk] foÙkh; lk{kjrk] foÙkh;
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ lekos'ku vkSj vFkZO;oLFkk ds lef"V Lrjh; ferO;;h
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 i;Zos{k.k ls lacafèkr eqíksa dks laHkkyrh gSA
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
8. gky gh esa 'kq: fd;s x,] dk;Z ds Hkfo"; ij vkbZ-,y-vks- (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(varjkZ"Vªh; Je laxBu) ds oSf'od vk;ksx ds lanHkZ esa (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 11. jk"Vªh; Ñf"k ,oa xzkeh.k fodkl cSad (la'kksèku) foèks;d]
1. bl vk;ksx dk xBu vkbZ-,y-vks- ds Ý;qpj vkWiQ 2017 ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
odZ lsaVsujh buhf'k,fVo ds rgr fd;k x;k gSA 1. jk"Vªh; Ñf"k ,oa xzkeh.k fodkl cSad (ukckMZ) dh
2. bl vk;ksx ds lnL;ksa esa lHkh fodkl'khy ns'kksa ds 51» 'ks;j iwath la;qDr :i ls vkjchvkbZ vkSj dsaæ
çeq• 'kkfey gSaA ljdkj ds ikl gksuh pkfg;sA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\ 2. foèks;d esa ukckMZ }kjk nh tkus okyh foÙkh; lgk;rk
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 dk foLrkj lw{e] y?kq vkSj eè;e m|eksa (MSMEs)
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
rd Hkh fd;s tkus dk çkoèkku fd;k x;k gSA

9. g ky gh esa xfBr fd;s x, ¶ekè;fed ,oa mPprj f'k{kk
dks"k¸ (MUSK) ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
dhft;s%
1. ^ekè;fed ,oa mPprj f'k{kk dks"k* (MUSK)
ekè;fed ,oa mPprj f'k{kk ds fy;s lkoZtfud •krs
dk dHkh u •Re gksus okyk dks"k gksxkA
2. ^ekè;fed ,oa mPprj f'k{kk midj* dh iwjh jkf'k
MUSK esa tek dh tk,xhA
3. MUSK dks Hkkjr dh lafpr fufèk esa ,d vkjf{kr
dks"k ds :i esa j•k tk,xkA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1
(b) dsoy 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
12. ,xzh mM+ku (AGRI UDAAN)&iQwM ,aM ,xzhfc”kusl
,DlhysjsVj 2.0 ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
dhft;s%
1. bldk çcaèku eq[; :i ls Hkkjrh; Ñf"k vuqlaèkku
ifj"kn (ICAR) }kjk fd;k tk,xkA
2. ;g Ñf"k {ks=k ls lac¼ LVkVZ&vIl ds mRFkku ds
fy;s ,d igy gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1
(b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2

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13. With reference to ‘mosses’ found on rocks and trees
in cities around the world, consider the following
statements:
1. Mosses act as a bioindicator and a low-cost
way to monitor urban pollution.
2. Mosses respond to pollution by changing shape,
density or disappearing, allowing scientists to
calculate atmospheric alterations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
14. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada
Yojana (PMKSY), consider the following statements:
1. The objective of PMKSY is to supplement
agriculture, modernize processing and decrease
Agri-Waste.
2. PMKSY is an umbrella scheme incorporating
ongoing schemes of the Ministry like Mega
Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain and Value
Addition Infrastructure etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. With reference to International Seabed Authority
(ISA), consider the following statements:
1. India has been allocated an exclusive area in
Central Indian Ocean Basin by ISA for
exploration and utilization of nodules.
2. ISA is an autonomous organisation that
regulates the exploration and exploitation of
marine non-living resources of oceans in
international waters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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16. Recently, the 13th Vice President of India has been
elected. With reference to Vice Presidential elections
in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Vice-President is elected through secret
ballot by the members of the electoral college
consisting of only the elected members of both
the Houses of Parliament.
2. The nominated members of Rajya Sabha as
well as of Lok Sabha are also included in the
electoral college.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
17. Recently in news, “e-Shakti”-digitisation of Self
Help Groups (SHGs), is the pilot project of:
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) NABARD
(c) RBI
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
18. With reference to recently launched Aajeevika
Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY), consider the
following statements:
1. AGEY aims to provide an alternative source
of livelihood to members of Self Help Groups
(SHGs) by facilitating them to operate public
transport services.
2. It is a sub-scheme of the Deendayal Antyodaya
Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
(DAY-NRLM).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
19. Recently, Nuakhai Juhar has been celebrated in a
part/ some parts of India. It is a:
(a) Harvest festival of Odisha
(b) Dance festival of Rajasthan
(c) Puppet celebration of Karnataka
(d) None of the above
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13. iwjs fo'o ds 'kgjksa esa pV~Vkuksa vkSj isM+ksa ij ikbZ tkus okyh
^dkbZ* (Mosses) ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj dhft;s%
1. dkbZ ,d tSo&lwpd dh rjg ,oa 'kgjh çnw"k.k dks
fu;af=kr djus okys ,d fdiQk;rh mik; ds :i esa
dk;Z djrh gSA
2. dkbZ vius Lo:i esa ifjorZu djds] l?ku gksdj ;k
fiQj xk;c gksdj çnw"k.k ds çfr çfrfØ;k nsrh gS
ftlls oSKkfudksa dks okrkoj.k esa gksus okys ifjorZuksa
dk vkdyu djus esa enn feyrh gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
14. çèkkuea=kh fdlku laink ;kstuk (PMKSY) ds lanHkZ esa
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. PMKSY dk mís'; Ñf"k esa o`f¼] çlaLdj.k dk
16. gky gh esa Hkkjr esa 13osa mijk"Vªifr dk fuokZpu gqvk gSA
Hkkjr esa mijk"Vªifr ds fuokZpu ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. mijk"Vªifr dks dsoy laln ds nksuksa lnuksa ds fuokZfpr
lnL;ksa ls feydj cus fuokZpd eaMy }kjk xqIr
ernku ds ekè;e ls pquk tkrk gSA
2. fuokZpd eaMy esa jkT;lHkk ,oa yksdlHkk ds euksuhr
lnL; Hkh 'kkfey gksrs gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
17. Lo;a&lgk;rk lewgksa ds fMftVyhdj.k ds fy;s gky gh
esa lekpkjksa esa jgh ^bZ&'kfDr* ik;yV ifj;kstuk fdldh
igy gS\
(a) uhfr vk;ksx dh
(b) ukckMZ dh

vkèkqfudhdj.k vkSj Ñf"k vif'k"V esa deh djuk gSA (c) Hkkjrh; fj”koZ cSad dh

2. PMKSY ,d vEczsyk ;kstuk gS ftlesa ljdkj }kjk

(d) xzkeh.k fodkl ea=kky; dh
igys ls lapkfyr esxk iQwM ikdZ] baVhxzsVsM dksYM 18. gky gh esa 'kq: dh xbZ ^vkthfodk xzkeh.k ,Dlçsl ;kstuk*
psu vkSj oSY;w ,fM'ku tSlh ;kstuk,¡ 'kkfey gSaA (AGEY) ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%

mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ 1. AGEY dk mís'; Lo;a&lgk;rk lewgksa (SHGs)
ds lnL;ksa dks lkoZtfud ifjogu lsok,¡ lapkfyr
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
djus dh lqfoèkk miyCèk djkdj vkthfodk dk ,d
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 oSdfYid lzksr çnku djuk gSA
15. baVjus'kuy lhcsM vFkkWfjVh (ISA) ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r 2. ;g nhun;ky vaR;ksn; ;kstuk& jk"Vªh; xzkeh.k
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% vkthfodk fe'ku (DAY–NRLM) ds varxZr ,d
1. ISA }kjk Hkkjr dks eè; fgUn egklkxj csflu esa mi&;kstuk gSA
isVªksfy;e ,oa rsy HkaMkjksa ds vUos"k.k vkSj nksgu ds mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
fy;s ,d fo'ks"k {ks=k vkoafVr fd;k x;k gSA (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
2. ISA ,d Lora=k fudk; gS tks varjkZ"Vªh; ty esa (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
futhZo lkxjh; lalkèkuksa ds vUos"k.k vkSj nksgu dks
19. gky gh esa ns'k ds dqN fgLlksa esa ^uqvk•kbZ tqgkj* euk;k
fofu;fer djrk gSA
x;k gS] ;g gS%
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (a) iQly dh dVkbZ ds le; vksfM'kk esa euk;k tkus
(a) dsoy 1 okyk R;kSgkjA
(b) dsoy 2 (b) jktLFkku dk u`R; mRloA
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (c) dukZVd esa dBiqrfy;ksa dk •syA
(d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 (d) mi;ZqDr esa ls dksbZ ughaA

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20. With reference to the National Handloom Day,
consider the following statements:
1. It was celebrated on August 7 due to its
significance in India's history, as 'Swadeshi
Movement' was launched in 1905 on this day.
2. First National Handloom Day was observed in
24. With reference to Project Brainwave, consider the
Varanasi in 2017, one of the most important
centers of handloom weavers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
21. Consider the following statements:
1. The IONS is a regional forum of Indian Ocean
littoral states, represented by their Navy chiefs,
launched by India.
2. China also participated in a maiden International
Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise
25. The 70-ft Buddha statue tourist project in Ghantasala
(IMMSAREX) at the Indian Ocean Naval
Symposium (IONS) in 2017.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
22. Consider the following statements:
1. Theme of the 75th anniversary of Quit India
Movement was “Sankalp se Sidhi” urging the
people to take a pledge to fight poverty and
malnutrition.
2. During the movement parallel governments
26. Consider the following statements:
were established in Ballia, Tamluk and Satara.
3. In July 1942, Congress Working Committee at
Wardha passed a resolution to end British Rule
in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 only
23. Consider the following statements:
1. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is an
attached office to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. NCRB has recently been merged with Bureau
of Police Research and Development (BPRD).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
following statements:
1. “Project Brainwave” is a deep learning
acceleration platform for real-time artificial
intelligence (AI).
2. The 'Project Brainwave' uses the massive field-
programmable gate array (FPGA) infrastructure.
3. It has been launched by Google.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
has recently been in news. Consider the following
statements regarding this:
1. T h i s p r o j e c t w i l l b e t h e m e d o n t h e
Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha.
2. Ghantasala, known as Katakasila in the ancient
times, was a renowned Buddhist centre located
near the coast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The fiscal outcome of the Central Government
in 2016-17 was marked by strong growth in tax
revenue and sustenance of the pace of capital
spending.
2. This allowed the Government to contain the
fiscal deficit as targeted to 3.5 per cent of GDP
in 2016-17.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
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20. ^jk"Vªh; gFkdj?kk fnol* ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa 2. iqfyl vuqlaèkku ,oa fodkl C;wjks ( BPRD) ds lkFk
ij fopkj dhft;s% NCRB dk foy; dj fn;k x;k gSA
1. Hkkjrh; bfrgkl esa blds egÙo ds pyrs bls 7 mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
vxLr dks euk;k tkrk gS D;ksafd 1905 esa blh fnu (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
^Lons'kh vkanksyu* dh 'kq#vkr gqbZ FkhA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
2. gFkdj?kk cqudjksa ds egÙoiw.kZ dsaæ okjk.klh esa 2017
24. ^çkstsDV czsuoso* (Project Brainwave) ds lacaèk esa
esa igyk ^jk"Vªh; gFkdj?kk fnol* euk;k x;kA
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ 1. ^çkstsDV czsuoso* fj;y&Vkbe vkfVZfiQf'k;y baVsfytsal
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (AI) dh xgjh le> fodflr djus okyk ,d
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 IysViQkWeZ gSA
21. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 2. ^çkstsDV czsuoso* ^o`gn~ {ks=kh; çksxzke;ksX; xsV ,js*
1. IONS Hkkjr }kjk 'kq: fd;k x;k fgan egklkxj ds (FPGA) volajpuk dk mi;ksx djrk gSA
rVh; ns'kksa dk ,d {ks=kh; eap gS] ftlesa fofHkUu 3. bls xwxy }kjk 'kq: fd;k x;k gSA
ns'kksa dk çfrfufèkRo muds ukSlsuk çeq• djrs gSaA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
2. 2017 esa] fgan egklkxj ukSlSU; laxks"Bh (IONS) ds (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
çFke leqæh •kst vkSj cpko vfHk;ku esa phu us Hkh (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
fgLlk fy;kA 25. ?kaVlyk esa 70 iQqV Å¡ph cq¼ çfrek lacèa kh i;ZVd ifj;kstuk
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ gky gh esa lekpkjksa esa jgh gS] bl lacaèk esa fuEufyf•r
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 1. bl ifj;kstuk dk ewy fo"k; cq¼ dk egkifjfuokZ.k
gksxkA
22. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
2. ?kaVlyk ftls çkphu dky esa dVkdkflyk ds :i
1. Hkkjr NksM+ks vkanksyu dh 75oha o"kZxk¡B dh Fkhe Fkh&
esa tkuk tkrk Fkk] ,d rVorhZ çfl¼ ckS¼ dsaæ FkkA
^ladYi ls flf¼*] ftlesa yksxksa ls xjhch vkSj dqiks"k.k
ls yM+us dk vkxzg fd;k x;k FkkA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
2. bl vkanksyu ds nkSjku cfy;k] rkeyqd vkSj lrkjk (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
esa lekukarj ljdkjksa dk xBu fd;k x;k FkkA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
3. tqykbZ 1942 esa] oèkkZ esa dkWUxzsl dk;Zlfefr dh 26. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
cSBd esa Hkkjr esa fczfV'k 'kklu dh lekfIr ds lanHkZ 1. 2016&17 esa dsaæ ljdkj dk jktdks"kh; vkmVde
esa ,d çLrko ikfjr fd;k x;k FkkA lqn`<+ dj jktLo vkSj iwathxr O;; dh fujarjrk ls
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ ifjyf{kr gksrk gSA
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 2. blls ljdkj dks jktdks"kh; ?kkVs dks thMhih ds 3.5
(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 2
çfr'kr rd yf{kr djus esa enn feyhA

23. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
1. jk"Vªh; vijkèk fjdkWMZ C;wjks (NCRB) x`g ea=kky;
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2

dk ,d layXu dk;kZy; gSA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2

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27. With reference to deteriorating asset quality of
banks, which of the following is/are the factor(s)
responsible for the same?
1. Sluggish growth
2. Increasing indebtedness in some sectors
Choose the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
28. With reference to Wholesale Price Index (WPI),
consider the following items:
1. Primary Articles
2. Fuel & Power
3. Manufactured products
4. Services
Which of the above items are included in WPI
calculations?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
29. Consider the following statements:
1. India’s climate actions for the post-2020 period
are based on its Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDC).
2. Social cost analysis of coal and renewables
based power indicate higher social costs for
renewables.
3. Renewable energy projects such as solar-based
power generation etc. have been brought under
Priority Sector Lending (PSL).
4. The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) is yet to put in place the framework for
issuance of green bonds.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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30. Which of the following organization/institution
jointly/independently developed School Education
Quality Index (SEQI)?
1. NITI Aayog
2. Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MoHRD)
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
31. Consider the following statements:
1. The predominance of small operational
holdings in India is a major limitation to reap
the benefits of economies of scale in agricultural
operations.
2. Among the major economies running current
account deficit, India is the largest foreign
exchange reserve holder.
3. The Government has formulated and launched
the UDAY scheme for financial turnaround of
distressed public-sector banks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
32. Consider the following statements:
1. ICT Facts and Figures is an annual report
published by International Telecommunication
Union (ITU).
2. International Telecommunication Union is a
specialised agency of the United Nations for
Information and Communication Technologies.
3. ICT Development Index is published by
International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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27. cSadksa dh fcxM+rh ifjlaifÙk xq.koÙkk ds fy;s fuEufyf•r 30. f uEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&ls laxBu@laLFkku us lkewfgd@Lora=k
esa ls dkSu&lk@ls mÙkjnk;h dkjd gS@gSa\
1. ean fodkl (Sluggish growth)
2. dqN {ks=kksa dh ½.kxzLrrk esa o`f¼
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
28. Fkksd ewY; lwpdkad esa buesa ls D;k 'kkfey gSa\
1. çkFkfed oLrq,¡
2. b±èku vkSj ÅtkZ
3. fofufeZr mRikn
4. lsok,¡
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
(d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
29. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. 2 020 ds ckn ds fy;s Hkkjr dh tyok;q lacaèkh (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
dkjZokb;k¡ vHkh"V jk"Vªh; ;ksxnku (NDC) ij
vkèkkfjr gSaA
2. dks;yk vkSj uohdj.kh; ÅtkZ dk lkekftd ykxr
fo'ys"k.k uohdj.kh; lalkèkuksa dh mPp lkekftd
ykxr dks bafxr djrk gSA
3. lkSj vkèkkfjr fo|qr mRiknu tSlh uohdj.kh; ÅtkZ
ifj;kstukvksa dks çkFkfed {ks=k mèkkjh (PSL) ds
varxZr 'kkfey fd;k x;k gSA
:i ls Ldwyh f'k{kk xq.koÙkk lwpdkad (SEQI) fodflr
fd;k gS\
1. uhfr vk;ksx
2. ekuo lalkèku fodkl ea=kky;
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
31. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. Hkkjr esa NksVh vkdkj okyh tksrksa dh çèkkurk Ñf"k
xfrfofèk;ksa dk cM+s iSekus ij ykHk mBkus esa eq[;
ckèkk gSA
2. pkyw •krs ds ?kkVs ls tw> jgh çeq• vFkZO;oLFkkvksa
esa Hkkjr ds ikl lcls cM+k fons'kh eqæk HkaMkj gSA
3. vkfFkZd raxh ls tw> jgs lkoZtfud {ks=k ds cSadksa ds
fy;s ljdkj us UDAY ;kstuk dh 'kq#vkr dhA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
32. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ICT iQSDV~l ,aM fiQxlZ varjkZ"Vªh; nwjlapkj la?k
(ITU) }kjk çdkf'kr dh tkus okyh ,d okf"kZd
fjiksVZ gSA
2. varjkZ"Vªh; nwjlapkj la?k lwpuk ,oa lapkj rduhdksa
ds fy;s la;qDr jk"Vª dh ,d fo'ks"kK ,tsalh gSA
3. ICT fodkl lwpdkad (ICT Development Index)

4. Hkkjrh; çfrHkwfr vkSj fofue; cksMZ (SEBI) us vHkh

varjkZ"Vªh; nwjlapkj la?k }kjk çdkf'kr fd;k tkrk gSA
rd xzhu ckW.M tkjh djus ds fy;s ÚseodZ rS;kj mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
ugha fd;k gSA (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\ (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1, 2 vkSj 3 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (d) 1, 2] 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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33. Consider the following statements about Arbitration
Promotion Council of India(APCI):
1. Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee has
recommended the establishment of APCI as an
autonomous body mandated with grading of
arbitral institutions in India.
2. It will provide fillip to institutional arbitration
in India.
3. APCI will help in improving India’s Ease of
Doing Business ranking.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only
34. With reference to Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund
(ETF), consider the following statements:
1. Bharat 22 ETF has been set up by the
government as a tool to achieve their
disinvestment target for fiscal year 2017-18.
2. The government of India has appointed ICICI
Prudential asset management company (AMC)
to create, launch and manage Bharat 22 ETF.
3. Bharat 22 comprises 22 stocks including those
of central public-sector enterprises, PSU banks
and holdings under the Specified Undertaking
of Unit Trust of India.
4. Only retail investors can invest in Bharat-22
ETF.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
35. Recently, proxy voting for NRIs has been in news.
Consider the following statements in this context:
1. Cabinet’s approval is enough to implement
proxy voting for NRIs in Lok Sabha elections.
2. Proxy voting system is already in place for
defence personnel.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
36. Consider the following statements:
1. Earth Overshoot Day = (World Bio capacity/
World Ecological Footprint) × 365.
2. Earth Overshoot Day is calculated by
Earthwatch Organization.
3. In ecology, the term Earth Overshoot Day
illustrates the level by which human population
overshoots its environment.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3
(d) None of the above
37. Which of the following states has the largest elephant
population according to the Elephant Census 2017?
(a) Assam (b) Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Karnataka
38. With reference to ‘Sustainable Action for
Transforming Human capital (SATH) initiative by
NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to identify and build three future ‘role
model’ states for health and education sectors
each.
2. The states shortlisted for transforming their
health sector are Uttar Pradesh, Assam and
Karnataka. Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and
Odisha were selected for transforming their
education sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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33. Hkkjrh; eè;LFkrk çksRlkgu ifj"kn (APCI) ds lanHkZ esa
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. Hkkjr esa eè;LFkrk laLFkkuksa dk Js.khdj.k djus ds
fy;s tfLVl ch-,u- JhÑ".kk dfeVh us ACPI dks
,d Lok;Ùk fudk; ds :i esa LFkkfir djus dh
fliQkfj'k dh gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
36. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. vFkZ vksoj'kwV Ms ¾ (fo'o tSo {kerk@fo'o

2. ;g Hkkjr esa laLFkkxr eè;LFkrk dks c<+kok nsxhA

3. A CPI Hkkjr dh bZ”k vkWiQ Mwbax fc”kusl jSafdax
lqèkkjus esa lgk;d gksxhA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 1
34. H kkjr&22 ,Dlpsat VªsMsM iQaM (ETF) ds lanHkZ esa
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. Hkkjr&22 ETF dh LFkkiuk ljdkj }kjk foÙkh; o"kZ
2017&18 esa fofuos'k ds y{; dks iwjk djus ds
fy;s ,d midj.k ds :i esa dh xbZ gSA
2. Hkkjr ljdkj us Hkkjr&22 ETF ds fuekZ.k] ykWUp
o çcaèku dk nkf;Ro vkbZlhvkbZlhvkbZ çwMsaf'k;y
,lsV eSustesaV daiuh (AMC) dks lkSaik gSA
3. Hkkjr&22 esa dsaæh; lkoZtfud {ks=k ds m|eksa] ih,l;w
cSadksa vkSj ;wfuV VªLV vkWiQ bafM;k ds fof'k"V LokfeRo
okys 22 'ks;j 'kkfey gSaA
ikfjfLFkfrd iQqVfçaV) × 365
2. vFkZ vksoj'kwV Ms (Earth Overshoot Day) dh x.kuk
vFkZ okWp vkWxuZ kb”ks'ku (Earth watch Organization)
}kjk dh tkrh gSA
3. ikfjfLFkfrdh esa ^vFkZ vksoj'kwV Ms* 'kCnkoyh ml
Lrj dks n'kkZrh gS ftl Lrj ij vkdj ekuo tula[;k
vius i;kZoj.k dk vfrØe.k djrh gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(d) mi;ZqDr esa ls dksbZ Hkh ughaA
37. 2017 dh gkfFk;ksa dh tux.kuk ds vuqlkj gkfFk;ksa dh
lokZfèkd vkcknh fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl jkT; esa gS\
(a) vle (b) dsjy
(c) rfeyukMq (d) dukZVd

4. Hkkjr&22 ETF esa dsoy •qnjk fuos'kd gh fuos'k 38. ^ekuo iwta h ds :ikarj.k ds fy;s LFkk;h dk;ZØe* (SATH)
dj ldrs gSaA uhfr vk;ksx dh ,d igy gSA blds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\ dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 1. bldk y{; LokLF; vkSj f'k{kk {ks=kksa esa ls çR;sd

(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4

ds fy;s rhu Hkkoh ^ekWMy jkT;ksa* dh igpku vkSj
fuekZ.k djuk gSA
35. vfuoklh Hkkjrh;ksa (NRIs) ds fy;s ds fy;s NÁ ernku
2. LokLF; {ks=k ds fy;s pqus x, rhu jkT;ksa esa mÙkj
(Proxy voting) gky gh esa ppkZ esa jgk] bl lanHkZ esa
çns'k] vle vkSj dukZVd 'kkfey gSaA eè; çns'k]
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
>kj•aM vkSj vksfM'kk dks f'k{kk {ks=k esa :ikarj.k ds
1. yksdlHkk pquko esa vfuoklh Hkkjrh;ksa (NRIs) ds
fy;s pquk x;k gSA
fy;s NÁ ernku djkus ds fy;s dSfcusV dh ea”kwjh
i;kZIr gSA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
2. j{kk dfeZ;ksa ds fy;s NÁ ernku dh O;oLFkk igys (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
ls gh ykxw gSA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2

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39. Mekedatu dam has recently been in news, consider
the following statements regarding the proposed
Mekedatu dam:
1. It has been proposed by the Karnataka state
government.
2. It has been proposed to be taken up at Mekedatu
which is located near the confluence of the
Arkavati and Cauvery, and is 100 km from
Bengaluru.
3. This project remains contentious due to water
sharing issues between Karnataka and Kerala.
Which of the above given statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
40. Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has recently been in news
due to the Gorakhpur Tragedy. Consider the
following statements related to JE:
1. The JE virus is a flavivirus related to dengue,
yellow fever and West Nile viruses.
2. It spreads to humans from pigs and water birds
through the bite of infected mosquitoes of the
Culex family.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Consider the following statements:
1. Kayals are used for fishing but not for inland
navigation.
2. Barren Island is the only confirmed active
volcano in South Asia.
3. Narcondam Island is an example of dormant
volcano.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
42. Ritchie’s archipelago and Labyrinth islands are part
of which Island group?
(a) Bay of Bengal Island group
(b) Arabian Sea Island group
(c) Katchatheevu Islands
(d) None of the above
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43. Consider the following statements regarding weather
conditions during southwest monsoon.
1. During onset of monsoon, ITCZ shifts
northwards and westerly jet stream withdraws
from Indian region.
2. The moist air current during southwest
monsoon is not brought by maritime tropical
airmass (mT).
3. Westerly jet stream steers tropical depressions
over the Indian subcontinent.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
44. Identify and match the following passes and states.
1. Tanglang La A. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Haldighati B. Jammu & Kashmir
3. Diphu pass C. Madhya Pradesh
4. Asirgarh D. Rajasthan
Codes:
(a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D (b) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D (d) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
45. What is the correct order of the following rivers of
Rajasthan from north to south.
(a) Luni, Mahi, Banas, Sabarmati
(b) Luni, Banas, Sabarmati, Mahi
(c) Banas, Luni, Mahi, Sabarmati
(d) Banas, Luni, Sabarmati, Mahi
46. Consider the following statements:
1. Bardoli Chheerha are local storms in Assam
and are useful for Jute cultivation.
2. Pre-monsoon showers in Kerala, often referred
to as 'mango showers' help in the early ripening
of mangoes.
3. Norwesters are also known in local nomenclature
as ‘Kalbaisakhi’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
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39. esdsnrq ckaèk gky gh esa ppkZ esa jgk gS] blds lanHkZ esa 43. nf{k.k&if'pe ekulwu ds nkSjku ekSleh n'kkvksa ds lanHkZ
fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ;g dukZVd jkT; ljdkj }kjk çLrkfor gSA
2. ;g caxyw: ls 100 fdeh- nwj vdkZorh vkSj dkosjh
unh ds laxe ds fudV esdsnrq esa çLrkfor gSA
3. ;g ifj;kstuk dukZVd vkSj dsjy ds chp ty c¡Vokjs
dks ysdj fooknkLin cuh gqbZ gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
40. gky gh esa tkikuh bUlsiQsykbfVl (JE) xksj•iqj =kklnh ds
pyrs lekpkjksa esa jgk gS] JE ls lacafèkr fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ;g Msaxw] ihr Toj vkSj osLV uhy ok;jl ls lacafèkr
,d Ýysohok;jl (flavivirus) gSA
2. ;g lwvjksa vkSj ty if{k;ksa ls D;wysDl ifjokj ds
laØfer ePNjksa ds ekè;e ls euq";ksa esa iQSyrk gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
41. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. d;ky dk bLrseky eNyh idM+us ds fy;s fd;k
tkrk gS ysfdu varnZs'kh; ukSpkyu ds fy;s ughaA
2. cSju }hi nf{k.k ,f'k;k dk ,dek=k ?kksf"kr lfØ;
Tokykeq•h gSA
3. ukdks±Me }hi lqlqIr Tokykeq•h dk ,d mnkgj.k gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
42. fjph vkdhZfiySxks (Archipelago) vkSj ysczhfuFk }hi lewg
(Labyrinth islands) fdl }hi lewg ds Hkkx gSa\
(a) caxky dh [kkM+h }hi lewg
(b) vjc lkxj }hi lewg
(c) dpkFkhow }hi lewg
(d) mi;ZqDr esa ls dksbZ ughaA
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esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. blds vkxeu ds nkSjku ITCZ mÙkj dh vksj
LFkkukarfjr (shifts) gks tkrk gS vkSj if'peh tsVLVªhe
Hkkjrh; {ks=k ls çR;kofrZr (withdraws) gks tkrh gSA
2. nf{k.k&if'pe ekulwu ds nkSjku vkæZ ok;q çokg
lkxjh; m".kdfVcaèkh; ok;qjkf'k (mT) ds ekè;e ls
ugha vkrk gSA
3. if'peh tsVLVªhe Hkkjrh; miegk}hi esa m".kdfVcaèkh;
vonkcksa dks c<+kok nsrh gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
44. fuEufyf•r njks± dks igpkfu;s vkSj lacafèkr jkT;ksa ds lkFk
lqesfyr dhft;sA
1. raxykax yk A. v#.kkpy çns'k
2. gYnh?kkVh B. tEew vkSj d'ehj
3. fniQw C. eè; çns'k
4. vlhjx<+ D. jktLFkku
dwV%
(a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D (b) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D (d) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
45. jktLFkku dh fuEufyf•r ufn;ksa dk mÙkj ls nf{k.k dk
lgh Øe D;k gS\
(a) ywuh] ekgh] cukl] lkcjerh
(b) ywuh] cukl] lkcjerh] ekgh
(c) cukl] ywuh] ekgh] lkcjerh
(d) cukl] ywuh] lkcjerh] ekgh
46. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ckjnksyh NhM+k vle ds LFkkuh; rwiQku gSa] ;s twV
dh •srh ds fy;s mi;ksxh gSaA
2. dsjy esa iwoZ ekulwuh o"kkZ dks çk;% ^vkez o"kkZ*
(Mango showers) ds uke ls tkuk tkrk gS tks
vkeksa ds tYnh idus esa enn djrh gSA
3. ukWoZsLVlZ LVkWElZ dk LFkkuh; uke ^dkycSlk•h* gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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47. Identify and match the following Biosphere Reserves
and states.
1. Nokrek A. Andhra Pradesh
2. Simlipal B. Meghalya
3. Seshachalam C. Assam
4. Dibru-Saikhowa D. Odisha
Codes:
(a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D (b) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D (d) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
48. Consider the following statements:
1. Yokohama Strategy is an IUCN Initiative for
Disaster Risk Reduction for a Safer World.
2. International Decade for Natural Disaster
Reduction (IDNDR) was declared from 1990
to 2000.
3. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
has the primary role to reduce disaster risk and
that responsibility should be shared between
local government and the private sector.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 (d) None of the above
49. According to ICAR classification which types of
soils are found in India?
1. Inceptisols 2. Entisols
3. Alfisols 4. Vertisols
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
50. Consider the following statements:
1. Laterite soils are poor in organic matter,
nitrogen and phosphate and are suitable for tree
crops like cashew nut.
2. Saline (Usara) soils in Punjab, Haryana are
treated with gypsum to redeem fertility.
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3. Regur soils are rich in potash, nitrogen and
alumina but lack iron, phosphorus and organic
matter and are suitable for cotton cultivation.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Consider the following statements:
1. Both Contour bunding and Mixed farming are
methods adopted to check soil erosion.
2. Gully extension can be controlled by terracing
or by planting cover vegetation.
3. In arid areas agro-forestry is used to check land
encroachment by sand dunes.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
52. As per Indian State Forest Report, 2015 which of
the following Indian states have highest forest cover
in terms of area?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh
53. Ratle Hydroelectric Plant which was recently in
news is located on which of the following rivers?
(a) Chenab (b) Jhelum
(c) Shyok (d) Indus
54. Identify the tributaries of Kaveri (Cauvery).
1. Hemavati River 2. Kabini River
3. Amaravati River 4. Indravati River
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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47. fuEufyf•r tSoeaMy vkjf{kr {ks=kksa vkSj muls lacafèkr
jkT;ksa dks igpkfu;s vkSj lqesfyr dhft;sA
1. uksdjsd A. vkaèkz çns'k
2. fleyhiky B. es?kky;
3. 'ks"kkpye C. vle
4. fMczw&lS•ksok D. vksfM'kk
dwV%
(a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D (b) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D (d) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
48. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ;ksdksgkek j.kuhfr (Yokohama Strategy) ,d
lqjf{kr fo'o gsrq vkink tksf•e dks de djus ds
fy;s IUCN dh ,d igy gSA
2. çkÑfrd vkink esa deh gsrq varjkZ"Vªh; n'kd
(IDNDR) 1990 ls 2000 rd ?kksf"kr fd;k
x;k FkkA
3. vkink tksf•e dks de djus esa lsaMkb ÚseodZ iQkWj
fM”kkLVj fjLd fjMD'ku dh çkFkfed Hkwfedk gS] bl
f”kEesnkjh dk fuoZgu LFkkuh; ljdkj vkSj futh {ks=k
}kjk la;qDr :i ls fd;k tkuk pkfg;sA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) mi;ZDq r esa ls dksbZ ughaA
49. ICAR oxhZdj.k ds vuqlkj Hkkjr esa fdl çdkj dh
fefV~V;k¡ ikbZ tkrh gSa\
1. bUlsIVhlksy 2. ,aVhlksy
3. vYiQhlksy 4. oVhZlksy
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(d) 1, 2 , 3 vkSj 4
50. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ySVsjkbV fefV~V;ksa esa dkcZfud inkFkZ] ukbVªkstu vkSj
iQkWLiQsV dh deh gksrh gS] ;s dktw tSlh ikni iQlyksa
ds fy;s mi;qDr gSaA
2. iatkc] gfj;k.kk esa yo.kh; fefV~V;ksa esa iqu% moZjrk
ykus ds fy;s ftIle dk ç;ksx fd;k tkrk gSA
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3. jsxqj fefV~V;ksa esa iksVk'k] ukbVªkstu vkSj ,Y;qfefu;e
dh çpqjrk gksrh gS] ysfdu vk;ju] iQkWLiQksjl vkSj
dkcZfud inkFkZ dh deh gksrh gS] ;s dikl dh •srh
ds fy;s mi;qDr gksrh gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
51. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ckM+canh vkSj fefJr •srh nksuksa gh e`nk vijnu dks
jksdus ds mik; gSaA
2. voukfydk vijnu ds foLrkj (Gully extension)
dks lh<+hnkj •sr cukdj ;k ouLifr jksi.k }kjk
fu;af=kr fd;k tk ldrk gSA
3. 'kq"d {ks=kksa esa Ñf"k&okfudh dk mi;ksx ckyqdk fVCcksa
}kjk Hkwfe vfrØe.k dks fu;af=kr djus ds fy;s fd;k
tkrk gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
(d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
52. Hkkjr ou fjiksVZ 2015 ds vuqlkj fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl
Hkkjrh; jkT; esa lokZf/d ou vkoj.k ({ks=kiQy dh
n`f"V ls) gS\
(a) egkjk"Vª (b) NÙkhlx<+
(c) v#.kkpy çns'k (d) eè; çns'k
53. jsry tyfo|qr la;a=k tks gky gh esa lekpkjksa esa Fkk]
fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl unh ij vofLFkr gS\
(a) fpukc (b) >sye
(c) ';ksd (d) fla/q
54. dkosjh unh dh lgk;d ufn;ksa dh igpku dhft;sA
1. gseorh unh 2. dkfcuh unh
3. vejkorh unh 4. baækorh unh
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4
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55. Match the following regions with the minerals found
therein:
1. North eastern i. Monazite
plateau region needs. This definition of Sustainable Development
2. South western ii. Mica
plateau region
3. North western iii. Cobalt
region
4. Himalayan Belt iv. Gypsum
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
(a) 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii
(b) 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-ii
(c) 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-ii, 4-i
(d) 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv
56. Consider the following statements:
1. Iron ore, Coal and Cotton are weight loosing
raw materials.
2. Footloose industries are industries that can be
placed and located at any location without
effect from factors such as resources, services
or transport.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
57. Consider the following statements regarding Hill
Area Development Programme:
1. It was started under the Fifth Five Year Plan.
2. The programme aimed at harnessing the
indigenous resources of the hill area.
3. It is aimed at developing horticulture, plantation
agriculture, animal husbandry, poultry, forestry
and small scale and village industry.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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58. Sustainable Development is development that meets
the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of the future generations to meet their own
was given by which one of the following:
(a) United Nations Environment Programme.
(b) United Nations Conference on Environment
and Development
(c) Brundtland Report
(d) International Union for the Conservation of
Nature
59. The North-South and East-West Corridors connect
which of the following cities:
(a) Jammu (J&K) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu),
and Porbandar (Gujarat) to Kohima (Nagaland)
(b) Srinagar (J&K) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu),
and Porbandar (Gujarat) to Silchar(Assam)
(c) Jammu (J&K) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu),
and Porbandar (Gujarat) to Silchar(Assam)
(d) Srinagar (J&K) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu),
and Porbandar (Gujarat) to Kohima (Nagaland)
60. With reference to Great Indian Desert, consider the
following statements:
1. It is a land of undulating topography dotted
with longitudinal dunes and barchans.
2. It has arid climate with low vegetation cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
61. Which of the following major ports is an artificial
Harbour?
(a) Mumbai (b) Marmagao Port
(c) Chennai (d) Kochchi
62. If you take a sample of first rain water in a highly
polluted city and subject it to a pH test, which of the
following results are you most likely to see:
(a) A low pH value (b) A high pH value
(c) Neutral pH value (d) None of the above
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55. fuEufyf•r {ks=kksa dks ogk¡ ik, tkus okys •futksa ds lkFk 58. Hkkoh ihf<+;ksa dh lalk/u vko';drk dks çHkkfor fd;s
lqesfyr dhft;s% fcuk orZeku dh ”k:jrksa dks iwjk djus okyh fodkl çfØ;k
1. mÙkj&iwohZ iBkjh {ks=k i. eksuktkbV dks lrr~ fodkl dgrs gSaA lrr~ fodkl dh ;g ifjHkk"kk
fuEufyf•r esa ls fdlds }kjk nh xbZ\
2. nf{k.k&if'peh iBkjh {ks=k ii. vHkzd
(a) la;qDr jk"Vª i;kZoj.k dk;ZØe
3. mÙkj&if'peh {ks=k iii. dksckYV
(b) i;kZoj.k vkSj fodkl ij la;qDr jk"Vª lEesyu
4. fgeky;h iV~Vh iv. ftIle
(c) czaVySaM fjiksVZ
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj dk pqfu;s% (d) çÑfr ds laj{k.k ds fy;s varjkZ"Vªh; la?k
(a) 1&ii] 2&i] 3&iv] 4&iii 59. mÙkj&nf{k.k vkSj iwoZ&if'pe xfy;kjs fuEufyf•r esa ls
(b) 1&iv] 2&iii] 3&i] 4&ii fdu 'kgjksa dks tksM+rs gSa\
(c) 1&iii] 2&iv] 3&ii] 4&i (a) tEew (tEew&d'ehj) ls dU;kdqekjh (rfeyukMq)
(d) 1&i] 2&ii] 3&iii] 4&iv vkSj iksjcanj (xqtjkr) ls dksfgek (uxkySaM)
(b) Jhuxj (tEew&d'ehj) ls dU;kdqekjh (rfeyukMq)
56. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
vkSj iksjcanj (xqtjkr) ls flypj (vle)
1. ykSg&v;Ld] dks;yk vkSj dikl Hkkj&ßkl okys
(c) tEew (tEew&d'ehj) ls dU;kdqekjh (rfeyukMq)
dPps eky gSaA vkSj iksjcanj (xqtjkr) ls flypj (vle)
2. iQqVyw”k m|ksx ,sls m|ksx gksrs gSa] ftUgsa lalk/uksa] (d) Jhuxj (tEew&d'ehj) ls dU;kdqekjh (rfeyukMq)
lsokvksa vFkok ifjogu tSls dkjdksa ls çHkkfor gq, vkSj iksjcanj (xqtjkr) ls dksfgek (uxkySaM)
fcuk dgha Hkh LFkkfir fd;k tk ldrk gSA 60. Fkkj e#LFky ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ dhft;s%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 1. ;g ,d ÅcM+&•kcM+ Hkw&ry gS tgk¡ cgqr ls vuqnèS ;Z

(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2

57. ioZrh; {ks=k fodkl dk;ZØe ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. bls ik¡poh iapo"khZ; ;kstuk ds varxZr 'kq: fd;k
x;k FkkA
2. ;g dk;ZØe ioZrh; {ks=k ds LFkkuh; lalk/uksa ds
nksgu ij dsafær gSA
3. bldk mís'; ckxokuh] jksi.k Ñf"k] i'kqikyu] dqDdqV
ikyu] okfudh vkSj y?kq rFkk xzkeh.k m|ksxksa dk
fodkl djuk gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
ckyqdk fVCcs vkSj cj•ku ik, tkrs gSaA
2. ;gk¡ fuEu ouLifr vkoj.k ds lkFk 'kq"d tyok;q
ikbZ tkrh gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
61. fuEufyf•r iÙkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk ,d Ñf=ke canjxkg gS\
(a) eqacbZ (b) ekekZxkvks iÙku
(c) psUubZ (d) dksfPp
62. ;fn vki fdlh vR;f/d çnwf"kr 'kgj esa igyh ckfj'k
ds ty dk PH ijh{k.k djrs gSa] rks fuEufyf•r esa ls
fdl ifj.kke dh lokZf/d laHkkouk gksxh\
(a) fuEu PH eku (b) mPp PH eku
(c) mnklhu PH eku (d) mi;ZqDr esa dksbZ ughaA

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63. The classification of roads into National Highways, 67. With reference to different kinds of demographic
State Highways, District Roads, and Village Roads densities and their definitions, consider the following
was proposed by which of the following: statements:
(a) National Highway Act, 1956 1. Population density = Total population/ total
(b) Central Road Research Institute in 1950 geographical area
(c) Nagpur Plan, 1934
2. Physiological density =Total population/net
(d) None of the above
inhabited area
64. Consider the following Pairs: 3. Agricultural density=Total agricultural
Waterways Stretches
population/ net cultivable area
1. National Waterway-1 : Allahabad-Haldia
2. National Waterway-2 : Sadiya-Dhubri Which of the above statements are correctly defined?
3. National Waterway-3 : Kottapuram- (a) 1 and 2 only
Kollam (b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly (c) 2 and 3 only
matched? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only 68. Match the following:
(b) 1 and 3 only
Phases of population Characteristics
(c) 1 and 2 only
growth in India
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Phase I (1901-1921) (i) Period of population
65. Consider the following pairs:
explosion
Climate Region
1. Monsoon with : West coast of India 2. Phase II (ii) Period of steady
dry winter (South of Goa) (1921-1951) population growth
2. Tropical Savannah : North-western 3. Phase III (iii) Period of high
Gujarat, some parts (1951-1981) growth with
of Western Rajasthan evidence of
and Punjab declining trend
3. Monsoon with : Coromandel Coast of 4. Phase IV (iv) Period of stagnant
dry summer Tamil Nadu (1981-present) phase of growth
4. Cold Humid winter : Himachal Pradesh
Codes:
with short summer and Uttarakhand
(a) 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-i
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(b) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-iv
matched?
(c) 1-ii, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-iii
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii

66. In India various climatic regions are classified and 69. Which of the following migration streams is usually
studied using which one of the following? dominated by female migrants in India?
(a) De Candolle Scheme (b) Koppen Scheme (a) Rural-rural (b) Rural-urban
(c) IMD Scheme (d) Budyoko Scheme (c) Urban-rural (d) Urban-urban

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63. lM+dksa dk jk"Vªh; jktekxZ] jktdh; jktekxZ] f”kyk ekxZ 67. fofHkUu çdkj ds tukafddh; ?kuRo ,oa mudh ifjHkk"kkvksa
vkSj xzkeh.k ekxZ ds :i esa oxhZdj.k fuEufyf•r esa ls ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
fdlds }kjk çLrkfor fd;k x;k Fkk\ 1. tula[;k ?kuRo ¾ dqy tula[;k@dqy HkkSxksfyd {ks=k
(a) jk"Vªh; jktekxZ vf/fu;e] 1956
2. dkf;d ?kuRo (Physiological density) ¾ dqy
(b) dsaæh; lM+d vuqla/ku laLFkku] 1950
tula[;k@'kq¼ vkoklh; {ks=k
(c) ukxiqj ;kstuk] 1934
3. Ñf"k ?kuRo ¾ dqy Ñf"k tula[;k@'kq¼ tksr;ksX; {ks=k
(d) mi;ZqDr esa ls dksbZ ughaA
64. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s% mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&ls lgh <ax ls ifjHkkf"kr gSa\
tyekxZ foLrkj (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
1. jk"Vªh; tyekxZ&1 % bykgkckn ls gfYn;k (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
2. jk"Vªh; tyekxZ&2 % lkfn;k ls /qcjh (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
3. jk"Vªh; tyekxZ&3 % dksV~Vkiqje ls dksYye (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lqesfyr gS@gSa\ 68. fuEufyf•r dks lqesfyr dhft;s%
(a) dsoy 1 tula[;k o`f¼ ds fo'ks"krk,¡
(b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 pj.k (Hkkjr)
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
1. pj.k I (i) tula[;k foLiQksV dh
(d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(1901 & 1921) vof/
65. fuEufyf•r ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
2. pj.k II (ii) fLFkj tula[;k o`f¼ dh
  tyok;q   {ks=k
(1921 & 1951) vof/
1. 'kq"d 'kjn ½rq ds % xksok ds nf{k.k] Hkkjr
lkFk ekulwu dk if'peh rV 3. pj.k III (iii) fxjkoV dh ço`fÙk ds

2. m".kdfVca/h; lokuk % mÙkj&if'peh xqtjkr] (1951 & 1981) lkFk mPp tula[;k
if'peh jktLFkku o`f¼ dh vof/
vkSj iatkc ds dqN fgLls 4. pj.k IV (iv) vo#¼ tula[;k o`f¼
3. 'kq"d xzh"e ½rq ds % rfeyukMq dk dksjkseMa y (1981 & orZeku) dh vof/
lkFk ekulwu rV dwV%
4. NksVh xzh"e ½rq ds lkFk % fgekpy çns'k vkSj
(a) 1&iv] 2&ii] 3&iii] 4&i
vkæZ 'khrdky mÙkjk•aM
(b) 1&ii] 2&iii] 3&i] 4&iv
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lqesfyr gS@gSa\
(c) 1&ii] 2&iv] 3&i] 4&iii
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 3
(d) 1&iv] 2&ii] 3&i] 4&iii
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 4 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
66. fuEufyf•r esa ls fdldk mi;ksx djds Hkkjr esa fofHkUu 69. Hkkjr esa efgyk çokfl;ksa }kjk eq[; :i ls fdl çolu
tyok;q {ks=kksa dk oxhZdj.k vkSj vè;;u fd;k x;k gS\ ço`fÙk dk vuqlj.k fd;k tkrk gS\
(a) Mh daMksy i¼fr (b) dksisu i¼fr (a) xzkeh.k&xzkeh.k (b) xzkeh.k&'kgjh
(c) vkbZ-,e-Mh- i¼fr (d) cqMÔksdks i¼fr (c) 'kgjh&xzkeh.k (d) 'kgjh&'kgjh

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70. Consider the following statements:
1. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a
composite measure of average achievement in
key dimensions of human development: a long
and healthy life, being knowledgeable and
having a decent standard of living.
2. The HDI is the arithmetic mean of normalized
indices for each of the three dimensions.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
71. What is tragedy of commons?
(a) It results from an inherent tension between
collective and individual responsibility.
(b) It can always be resolved through privatisation
75. With reference to the watershed management,
and nationalisation of the commons.
(c) It is independent of the carrying capacity of the
commons.
(d) All of the above.
72. Consider the following statements:
1. Rural settlements derive their life support or
basic economic needs from land based primary
economic activities.
2. Cities acts as a focal point of economic
activities providing goods and services only to
urban dwellers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
73. With reference to rainfed agriculture, consider the
following statements:
1. In India dryland farming is largely confined to
the regions having annual rainfall less than
100 cm.
2. Wetland farming is practised in both irrigated
as well as rainfed agricultural regions.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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74. Consider the following statements:
1. The kharif season largely coincides with
Northeast monsoon under which the cultivation
of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute,
jowar, bajra and tur is possible.
2. Bajra is sown in hot and dry climatic conditions
in north western and western parts of the
country.
3. Groundnut is largely a rainfed kharif crop of
the drylands, but it is also cultivated during rabi
season in southern India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
consider the following statement:
1. A watershed can be defined as a geo-
hydrological unit draining at common point.
2. Watershed management includes basic three
aspects- Ecology, Economy and Equity.
3. Apart from conservation, regeneration and
judicious use of natural resources, it also
includes all types of human activities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
76. Consider the following statements:
1. Arunachal Pradesh is the eastern most state of
Union of India.
2. The southernmost point of the Indian Union is
Kanyakumari.
3. The city of Kavaratti is located in Nicobar
Island.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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70. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 74. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. ekuo fodkl lwpdkad (HDI) ekuo fodkl ds 1. mÙkj&iwohZ ekulwu ds nkSjku •jhiQ dk ekSle gksrk
çeq• vk;keksa% nh?kZ ,oa LoLFk thou] Kkuo¼Zd vkSj gS] bl nkSjku pkoy] dikl] Tokj] cktjk] twV rFkk
lH; thou Lrj vkfn dh vkSlr miyfC/ dk laf{kIr rqvj tSlh m".kdfVca/h; iQlyksa dh •srh dh
ekid gSA tkrh gSA
2. HDI bu rhuksa vk;keksa esa ls çR;sd ds lkekU;hÑr 2. cktjs dh •srh ns'k ds mÙkj&if'peh vkSj if'peh
lwpdkad dk lekarj ekè; (Arithmetic mean) gSA fgLlksa esa xeZ vkSj 'kq"d tyok;q esa dh tkrh gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ 3. ewaxiQyh eq[; :i ls 'kq"d {ks=kksa esa mxkbZ tkus okyh
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 ,d o"kkZ vk/kfjr •jhiQ iQly gS] ysfdu nf{k.k
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 Hkkjr esa ;g jch ds ekSle esa Hkh mxkbZ tkrh gSA
71. Vªs”kMh vkWiQ dkWeUl (Tragedy of Commons) D;k gS\ mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) ;g lkewfgd vkSj O;fDrxr mÙkjnkf;Ro ds eè; (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
varfuZfgr ruko ls mRiUu gksrh gSA (c) dsoy 2 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(b) bls ges'kk lk>k lalk/uksa ds futhdj.k vkSj 75. ty&laHkj çca/u ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
jk"Vªh;dj.k ds ekè;e ls lqy>k;k tk ldrk gSA dhft;s%
(c) ;g lk>k lalk/uksa dh ogu {kerk ls Lora=k gSA 1. ty&laHkj dks ,d ,slh Hkw&tyh; bdkbZ ds :i esa
(d) mi;ZqDr lHkh fodYi lgh gSaA ifjHkkf"kr fd;k tk ldrk gS ftlesa ty ,d lkekU;
72. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% LFkku ls çokfgr gksrk gSA
1. xzkeh.k cfLr;k¡ viuh vkthfodk vkSj ewyHkwr vkfFkZd
2. ty&laHkj çca/u esa rhu ewyHkwr igyw 'kkfey gSa&
vko';drkvksa ds fy;s Hkwfe&vk/kfjr çkFkfed ikfjfLFkfrdh] ferO;f;rk vkSj lerkA
xfrfof/;ksa ij fuHkZj gksrh gSaA 3. çkÑfrd lalk/uksa ds laj{k.k] iqu#Riknu vkSj
2. dsoy 'kgjh fuokfl;ksa dks oLrq,¡ vkSj lsok,¡ çnku
U;k;ksfpr mi;ksx ds vykok] blesa lHkh çdkj dh
djus dh n`f"V ls 'kgj vkfFkZd xfrfof/;ksa ds ekuoh; xfrfof/;k¡ Hkh 'kkfey gSaA
dsaæ&fcanq gksrs gSaA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 76. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
73. o"kkZ vk/kfjr Ñf"k ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij 1. v#.kkpy çns'k Hkkjr la?k dk lcls iwoZ esa fLFkr
fopkj dhft;s% jkT; gSA
1. Hkkjr esa 'kq"d Hkwfe Ñf"k eq[; :i ls mu {ks=kksa rd 2. Hkkjrh; la?k dk nf{k.kre fcanq dU;kdqekjh gSA
lhfer gS tgk¡ okf"kZd o"kkZ 100 lseh- ls de gksrh gSA 3. dkokjÙkh 'kgj fudksckj }hi esa vofLFkr gSA
2. vkæZ Hkwfe Ñf"k flafpr vkSj o"kkZ vk/kfjr nksuksa rjg mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
ds Ñf"k {ks=kksa esa dh tkrh gSA (a) dsoy 1
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\ (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 (d) dsoy 1 vkSj 3

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77. Which of the following Indian states border
Bangladesh?
1. West Bengal 2. Sikkim
3. Assam 4. Mizoram
81. Consider the following statements about drainage
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
78. Consider the following statements:
1. Patkai Bum is not a part of Himalayan mountain
system.
2. Manipur is also known as the molassis basin.
3. Lushai hills are part of Purvanchal.
4. Loktak Lake, famous for Phumdis, is located
in Nagaland.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
79. Consider the following states:
1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Rajasthan
3. Gujarat 4. Bihar
5. Madhya Pradesh 6. Tripura
Tropic of cancer passes through which of the above
states?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(d) 3 and 6 only
84. Which of the following types of mountains are
80. Which of the following statements is/are correct
regarding Eastern Ghats?
1. Anaimudi is the highest peak in Eastern Ghats.
2. These Ghats are ripped through by rivers like
Godavari, Mahanadi and Krishna.
3. Eastern Ghats are younger than Western Ghats
and are discontinuous range of mountain sets.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, and 3 only
pattern of India:
1. Yamuna and Son are the only major right bank
tributaries of Ganga.
2. The Satluj originates in the Rakas Lake near
mansarovar.
3. Subarnarekha is a tributary of Ganga.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
82. At which one of the following places two important
rivers of India originate; while one of them flows
towards north and merges with another important
river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one
flows towards Arabian Sea?
(a) Amarkantak (b) Raipur
(c) Mahabaleshwar (d) Nasik
83. Consider the following statements:
1. Tsangpo is the name of Brahmaputra in Tibet.
2. On reaching the Namcha Barwa, Brahmaputra
takes a U-turn and enters India in Arunachal
Pradesh.
3. The Shyok, the Zaskar and the Hunza are
Brahmaputra’s major tributaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
present in India?
1. Fold mountains 2. Volcanic mountains
3. Residual mountains
Choose the correct option:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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77. fuEufyf•r esa ls fdu Hkkjrh; jkT;ksa dh lhek ckaXykns'k
ls feyrh gS\
1. if'pe caxky 2. flfDde
3. vle 4. fe”kksje
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk iz;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
78. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. iVdkbZ cqe fgeky; ioZr ç.kkyh dk fgLlk ugha gSA
2. ef.kiqj dks eksykfll csflu ds :i esa Hkh tkuk
tkrk gSA
3. yq'kkbZ igkfM+;k¡ iwok±py ioZr Js.kh dk fgLlk gSaA
4. iQqeMh (Phumdis) ds fy;s çfl¼ yksdVd >hy
uxkySaM esa fLFkr gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh ugha gSa\
(a) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4
(b) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4
(c) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(d) mi;ZqDr lHkhA
79. fuEufyf•r jkT;ksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1- mÙkj çns'k 2. jktLFkku
3. xqtjkr 4. fcgkj
5. eè; çns'k 6. f=kiqjk
ddZ js•k mi;qZDr esa ls fdu jkT;ksa ls gksdj xq”kjrh gS\ 3. ';ksd] T+kkLdj vkSj gqUT+kk czãiq=k dh çeq• lgk;d
(a) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4
(b) dsoy 3] 5 vkSj 6
(c) dsoy 2] 3] 5 vkSj 6
(d) dsoy 3 vkSj 6
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1] 2 vkSj 3 (d) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
81. Hkkjr ds viokg ra=k çk:i ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. dsoy ;equk vkSj lksu gh xaxk ds nkfgus rV dh
eq[; lgk;d ufn;k¡ gSaA
2. lryt unh ekuljksoj ds fudV jkdl >hy ls
fudyrh gSA
3. lqc.kZjs•k xaxk dh ,d lgk;d unh gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
82. fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&ls LFkku ls Hkkjr dh nks egÙoiw.kZ
ufn;k¡ fudyrh gSa] buesa ls ,d mÙkj dh vksj cgrh gS
vkSj caxky dh •kM+h dh rjiQ cgus okyh ,d vU;
egÙoiw.kZ unh esa fey tkrh gS] tcfd nwljh vjc lkxj
dh rjiQ cgrh gS\
(a) vejdaVd (b) jk;iqj
(c) egkcys'oj (d) ukfld
83. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. frCcr esa czãiq=k dk uke ^lkaxiks* gSA
2. ukepk c#vk igq¡pus ij czãiq=k ;w (U) VuZ ysrs gq,
Hkkjr ds v#.kkpy çns'k esa ços'k djrh gSA
ufn;k¡ gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

80. iwohZ ?kkV ds laca/ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. vukbZeqMh iwohZ ?kkV dh lcls Å¡ph pksVh gSA
2. xksnkojh] egkunh vkSj Ñ".kk tSlh ufn;k¡ iwohZ ?kkV
ls gksdj gh cgrh gSaA
3. if'peh ?kkV dh rqyuk esa iwohZ ?kkV uohu ioZr Js.kh
gS] tks vlarr igkfM+;ksa dh Js.kh gSA
84. fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl çdkj ds ioZr Hkkjr esa fo|eku gSa\
1. ofyr ioZr 2. Tokykeq•h ioZr
3. vof'k"V ioZr
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk iz;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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85. With reference to the Great Himalayas, consider the
following statements:
1. Great Himalayas or "Himadri" is outer most
range of the Himalayas.
2. The folds of Great Himalayas are symmetrical
in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
86. With reference to the northern plains, consider the
following statements:
1. The largest part of the northern plain is formed
of new alluvium soil called Khadar.
2. The Khadar is not suitable for intensive
agriculture.
3. The river streams disappear in the Bhangar belt
and reappear in the Terai region.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
87. With reference to Puducherry, consider the following
statements:
1. The Union Territory of Puducherry consists of
four small unconnected districts.
2. All districts of Puducherry are located in the
coastal region of Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
88. With reference to characteristics of natural
vegetation in India, consider the following
statements:
1. This kind of vegetation is found in the warm
and humid areas.
2. The mean annual temperature is above 22°C.
3. Annual rainfall is above 200 cm.
4. Rosewood, ebony and Mahogany are important
species found.
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Which of the following forests is best characterised
by the features given above?
(a) Tropical Moist Deciduous forests
(b) Tropical Semi-Evergreen forests
(c) Tropical Evergreen forests
(d) Tropical Dry Deciduous forests
89. With reference to the forest cover in India, consider
the following statements:
1. Lakshadweep has zero per cent forest area.
2. Most of the states with less than 10% of the
forest area lie in the north and north-western
part of the country.
3. Wild date palm, neem and khair are the
important species found in Tropical Deciduous
Forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
90. With reference to Montane forests, consider the
following statements:
1. The temperate forests in Himalayas are called
Sholas.
2. Chir pine, Deodar and Birch are the important
species in Himalayan region.
3. Mosses and lichens form part of the tundra
vegetation.
4. The southern slopes of Himalayas carry a
thicker vegetation cover as compared to the
northern slopes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
91. Consider the following wetlands in India:
1. Chilika lake 2. Loktak lake
3. Keoladeo National Park
Which of the above are included in Montreux
Record?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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85. o`gr~ fgeky; ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
dhft;s%
1. o`gr~ fgeky; ;k ¶fgekfæ¸ fgeky; dh ckáre
Js.kh gSA
2. o` g r~ fgeky; dh ijrs a çÑfr es a lefer
(Symmetrical) gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
86. mÙkjh eSnku ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
dhft;s%
1. mÙkjh eSnku dk lcls cM+k fgLlk uohu tyks<+ e`nk
ls cuk gS ftls •knj dgrs gSaA
2. •knj e`nk xgu Ñf"k ds fy;s mi;qDr ugha gSA
3. ckaxj {ks=k esa unh ty /kjk,¡ foyqIr gks tkrh gSa vkSj
rjkbZ {ks=k esa iqu% vorfjr gks tkrh gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh ugha gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
87. iqnqPpsjh ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 2. phM+] ikbu] nsonkj vkSj lukScj (Birch) vkfn
1. iqnqPpsjh la?k jkT;{ks=k esa ,d&nwljs ls i`Fkd~ pkj
NksVs&NksVs f”kys 'kkfey gSaA
2. iqnqPpsjh ds lHkh f”kys caxky dh •kM+h ds rVh;
{ks=k esa vofLFkr gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
88. Hkkjr dh çkÑfrd ouLifr ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. bl çdkj dh ouLifr xeZ vkSj vkæZ {ks=kksa esa ikbZ
tkrh gSA
mi;ZqDr fo'ks"krk,¡ fuEufyf•r esa ls fdu ouksa dh gSa\
(a) m".kdfVca/h; vkæZ i.kZikrh ou
(b) m".kdfVca/h; v¼Z&lnkcgkj ou
(c) m".kdfVca/h; lnkcgkj ou
(d) m".kdfVca/h; 'kq"d i.kZikrh ou
89. Hkkjr esa ou&vkoj.k ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij
fopkj dhft;s%
1. y{k}hi esa 'kwU; ou&vkoj.k gSA
2. 10» ls Hkh de ou {ks=k okys ”;knkrj jkT; ns'k
ds mÙkj vkSj mÙkj&if'pe Hkkx esa vofLFkr gSaA
3. taxyh •twj] uhe vkSj •Sj m".kdfVca/h; i.kZikrh
ouksa esa ikbZ tkus okyh çeq• çtkfr;k¡ gSaA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
90. ioZrh; ouksa ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj
dhft;s%
1. fgeky; ds 'khrks".k ouksa dks 'kksyk (Shola) dgk
tkrk gSA
fgeky; {ks=k esa ikbZ tkus okyh çeq• çtkfr;k¡ gSaA
3. dkbZ vkSj ykbdsu VqaMªk ouLifr dh çtkfr;k¡ gSaA
4. fgeky; ds mÙkjh <ky dh vis{kk nf{k.kh <ky ij
ouLifr ?kuRo vf/d gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&ls lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy 1] 3 vkSj 4 (b) dsoy 2] 3 vkSj 4
(c) dsoy 1] 2 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
91. Hkkjr ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf•r vkæZ Hkwfe;ksa ij fopkj
dhft;s%
1. fpYdk >hy 2. yksdVd >hy

2. vkSlr okf"kZd rkieku 22 fMxzh lsfYl;l ls vf/d 3. dsoyknso jk"Vªh; m|ku

gksrk gSA mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&ls ekWUVªsDl fjdkWMZ (Montreux
3. okf"kZd o"kkZ 200 lseh- ls vf/d gksrh gSA Record) esa 'kkfey gSa\
4. jks”koqM] vkcuwl vkSj egksxuh bl ouLifr esa ikbZ (a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 3
tkuh okyh çeq• çtkfr;k¡ gSaA (c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3

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92. Which one of the following statements concerning
the natural vegetation of India is NOT correct?
(a) Sal is found in moist deciduous forests.
(b) Casuarina is largely found along the coastal
region of Tamil Nadu.
(c) Deodar is a coniferous species of tree.
(d) Shola forests are found mainly on the upper
reaches of the Himalaya.
93. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I (Place) List-II (Industry)
A. Bongaigaon 1. Paper
B. Koraput 2. Machine tools
C. Pinjore 3. Aircraft
D. Sirpur 4. Petrochemical
Code:
(a) A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
(b) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
(c) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(d) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
94. Which one of the following is not a tributary of the
river Ganga?
(a) Son (b) Mahananda
(c) Teesta (d) Betwa
95. Tank irrigation is commonly found in South-Central
parts of India. What could be the reason?
1. Insufficient shallow ground water
2. Rocky plateau with impervious surface
depression
3. Undulating terrain helps in accumulation of
rain water in depression or man-made tank
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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96. Which one of the following regions of India has a
combination of mangrove, evergreen and deciduous
forests?
(a) North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
(b) South West Bengal
(c) Southern Saurashtra
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
97. Consider the following States:
1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Mizoram
In which of the above States do “Tropical Wet
Evergreen Forests’’ occur?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
98. Consider the following statements:
1. The western coastal plains are an example of
submerged coastal plain.
2. The eastern coastal plain is broader and is an
example of an emergent coast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
99. Veliconda group of low hills is a structural part of
(a) Nilgiri Hills (b) Western Ghats
(c) Eastern Ghats (d) Cardamom Hills
100. What would be the influence on the weather
conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure
develops over the north-western part of India?
1. Dry winds would blow outward from this high-
pressure area.
2. The northern plain would become cold.
3. Scorching winds (locally called Loo) would
blow during the day-time.
4. There would be torrential rains brought by
thunderstorms.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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92. Hkkjr esa çkÑfrd ouLifr ls lacaf/r fuEufyf•r dFkuksa
esa ls dkSu&lk lgh ugha gS\
(a) lky vkæZ i.kZikrh ouksa esa ik;k tkrk gSA
(b) ds”kq,fjuk (Casuarina) eq[;r% rfeyukMq ds rVh;
{ks=k esa ik;k tkrk gSA
(c) nsonkj 'kadq/kjh o`{kksa dh ,d çtkfr gSA
(d) 'kksyk ou eq[;r% fgeky; ds Åijh Hkkxksa esa ik,
tkrs gSaA
93. lwph&I dks lwph&II ds lkFk lqesfyr dhft;s vkSj uhps
fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj dk p;u dhft;s%
lwph&I (LFkku) lwph&II (m|ksx)
A. cksaxkbZxk¡o 1. dkx”k
B. dksjkiqV 2. e'khuh midj.k
C. fiatksj 3. foeku
D. fljiqj 4. isVªksjlk;u
dwV%
(a) A–4, B–2, C–3, D–1
(b) A–4, B–3, C–2, D–1
(c) A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4
(d) A–1, B–3, C–2, D–4
94. fuEufyf•r esa ls dkSu&lh xaxk dh lgk;d unh ugha gS\
(a) lksu (b) egkuank
(c) rhLrk (d) csrok
95. VSd
a flapkbZ lkekU;r% Hkkjr ds nf{k.k&eè; Hkkxksa esa çpfyr
gSA bldk@blds D;k dkj.k gks ldrk gS@ldrs gSa\
1. de xgjkbZ ij vi;kZIr Hkw&tyA
2. pV~Vkuh iBkj ds lkFk dBksj ,oa ÅcM+&•kcM+
Hkw&lrgA
3. eksM+nkj Hkw&lrg (Undulating terrain) ds pyrs
”kehu ij cus cM+s&cM+s xîôksa vFkok ekuo fufeZr
VSadksa esa o"kkZ ty dk laxzg.k gks tkrk gSA
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk iz;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;s%
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 1 vkSj 2
(c) dsoy 2 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
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96. Hkkjr ds fuEufyf•r esa ls fdl {ks=k esa eSaxzkso] lnkcgkj
vkSj i.kZikrh ouksa dk lfEeJ.k ik;k tkrk gS\
(a) mÙkj rVh; vka/z çns'k
(b) nf{k.k if'pe caxky
(c) nf{k.kh lkSjk"Vª
(d) vaMeku vkSj fudksckj }hi lewg
97. fuEufyf•r jkT;ksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. v#.kkpy çns'k 2. fgekpy çns'k
3. fe”kksje
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdl jkT;@fdu jkT;ksa esa ¶m".kdfVca/h;
vknzZ lnkcgkj ou¸ ik, tkrs gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 1 vkSj 3 (d) 1] 2 vkSj 3
98. fuEufyf•r dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1. if'peh rVh; eSnku tyeXu rVh; eSnkuksa ds
mnkgj.k gSaA
2. iwohZ rVh; eSnku vis{kkÑr cM+k gS vkSj ,d mHkjs
gq, rV (Emergent coast) dk mnkgj.k gSA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
99. NksVh igkfM+;ksa dk osyhdksaMk lewg fuEufyf•r esa ls
fdldk lajpukRed Hkkx gS\
(a) uhyfxfj igkfM+;k¡ (b) if'peh ?kkV
(c) iwohZ ?kkV (d) dkMZee igkfM+;k¡
1 00. tc Hkkjr ds mÙkj&if'peh Hkkx esa 'kjn ½rq ds eè; esa
,d de”kksj mPp nkc fodflr gksrk gS] ,slh fLFkfr esa
ekSle dh fLFkfr ij D;k çHkko iM+sxk\
1. 'kq"d gok,¡ mPp nkc {ks=k ls ckgj dh vksj
çokfgr gksaxhA
2. mÙkjh eSnku BaMk gks tk,xkA
3. fnu ds le; >qylkus okyh gok (LFkkuh; :i ls
ftls ^yw* dgrs gSa) cgsxhA
4. vka/h&rwiQku ds lkFk ewlyk/kj ckfj'k gksxhA
uhps fn;s x, dwVksa dk ç;ksx dj lgh mÙkj pqfu;ss%
(a) dsoy 1 vkSj 2 (b) dsoy 2 vkSj 3
(c) dsoy 3 vkSj 4 (d) 1] 2] 3 vkSj 4
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flfoy lsok (izkjafHkd) VsLV lhjhT+k&2018

tc rd vkidks ;g ijh{k.k iqfLrdk [kksyus dks u dgk tk, rc rd u [kksysa
ijh{k.k iqfLrdk vuqØe

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ijh{k.k iqfLrdk
Test Code:
P1-1803 lkekU; vè;;u
VsLV – 3

le; % nks ?k.Vs iw.kk±d % 200

vuqns'k
1. ijh{kk izkjEHk gksus ds rqjUr ckn] vki bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk dh iM+rky vo'; dj ysa fd blesa dksbZ fcuk Nik] iQVk ;k
NwVk gqvk i`"B vFkok iz'u vkfn u gksA ;fn ,slk gks rks bls lgh ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ls cny yhft,A
2. mÙkj&i=kd esa lgh LFkku ij ijh{k.k iqfLrdk vuqØe A, B, C ;k D ;FkkfLFkfr Li"V :i ls dwVc¼ dhft,A
3. bl iafDr ds lkFk esa fn;s x, dks"Bd esa vkidks viuk vuqØekad fy[kuk
gSA ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ij vkSj oqQN u fy[ksaA
4. bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk esa 100 iz'uka'k (iz'u) fn;s x, gSaA izR;sd iz'uka'k
fgUnh vkSj vaxzst+h esa Nik gSA izR;sd iz'uka'k esa pkj izR;qÙkj (mÙkj) fn;s
x, gSaA buesa ls ,d izR;qÙkj dks pqu ysa ftls vki mÙkj&i=kd ij vafdr djuk pkgrs gSaA ;fn vkidks ,slk yxs fd ,d ls vfèkd
izR;qÙkj lgh gSa rks ml izR;qÙkj dks vafdr djsa tks vkidks loksZÙke yxsA izR;sd iz'uka'k ds fy;s dsoy ,d gh izR;qÙkj pquuk gSA
5. vkidks vius lHkh izR;qÙkj vyx ls fn;s x, mÙkj&i=kd ij gh vafdr djus gSaA mÙkj&i=kd esa fn;s x, funsZ'k ns[k ysaA
6. lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSaA
7. blls igys fd vki ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds fofHkUu iz'uka'kksa ds izR;qÙkj mÙkj i=kd ij vafdr djuk 'kq: djsa] vkidks izos'k izek.k&i=k
ds lkFk izsf"kr vuqns'kksa ds vuqlkj dqN fooj.k mÙkj&i=kd esa nsus gSaA
8. vki vius lHkh izR;qÙkjksa dks mÙkj&i=kd esa Hkjus ds ckn rFkk ijh{kk ds lekiu ij dsoy mÙkj&i=kd vèkh{kd dks lkSai nsaA vkidks
vius lkFk ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ys tkus dh vuqefr gSA
9. dPps dke ds fy;s dqN i=kd ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds var esa layXu gSaA
10. xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM%
oLrqfu"B iz'u&i=kksa esa mEehnokj }kjk fn;s x, xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM fn;k tk,xkA
(i) izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s pkj oSdfYid mÙkj gSaA mEehnokj }kjk izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s fn;s x, ,d xyr mÙkj ds fy;s iz'u gsrq fu;r
fd;s x, vadksa dk ,d&frgkbZ n.M ds :i esa dkVk tk,xkA
(ii) ;fn dksbZ mEehnokj ,d ls vfèkd mÙkj nsrk gS] rks bls xyr mÙkj ekuk tk,xk] pkgs fn;s x, mÙkjksa esa ls ,d mÙkj lgh gks] ml
iz'u ds fy;s mi;qZDrkuqlkj gh naM fn;k tk,xkA
(iii) ;fn mEehnokj }kjk dksbZ iz'u gy ugha fd;k tkrk gS] vFkkZr~ mEehnokj }kjk mÙkj ugha fn;k tkrk gS] rks ml iz'u ds fy;s dksbZ
n.M ugha fn;k tk,xkA

tc rd vkidks ;g ijh{k.k iqfLrdk [kksyus dks u dgk tk, rc rd u [kksysa

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