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ALL INDIA OPEN TEST – 1

TEST BOOKLET
C
GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2015 – Test - 1
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 1. With reference to the Finance Commission, 3. Consider the following statements in relation
consider the following statements: to Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
1. It recommends regarding the Rights) Act, 2006:
distribution of the net proceeds of taxes
1. It gives the ownership rights of lands to
between the Union and the states.
tribal or forest dwellers.

2. The divisible pool consists of all taxes 2. It provides for forest management rights
including surcharges and cess levied for to original forest dwellers.
specific purpose.
3. It gives right of access to biodiversity,
3. The FFC (Fourteenth Finance intellectual property and traditional
knowledge.
Commission) has radically enhanced the
share of the states in the central divisible 4. This act has been used by government as
pool from the current 32 percent to 42 a land distribution scheme.
per cent which is the biggest ever
Which of statements given above is/are
increase in vertical tax devolution. correct?

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budget.
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3. Examine whether the money is well laid

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2. The Directive Principles of State Policy out within the limits of the policy
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implied in the estimates.

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(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only

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 5. Consider the following statements: 7. Consider the following statements:

1. The Council of ministers shall be 1. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is

collectively responsible to the Lok elected by the members of the legislative
Sabha and Rajya Sabha. assemblies.

2. Only the members of the Lok Sabha and 2. Nominated members of the two Houses
the Rajya Sabha can be appointed as
of the Parliament cannot be appointed as
ministers
ministers.
3. A minster can be dismissed from the
3. There is provision of reservation of seats
office on the basis of dissatisfaction with
for SCs and STs in Rajya Sabha.
her/his performance.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? incorrect?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

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6. Consider the following statements: 8. Which of the following statements is/are true
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with reference to National Legal Services

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Authority (NALSA)?
an integral part of NITI Ayog.
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Constitution for securing Economic and

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2. Its mandate is to secure free legal

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services to the eligible persons.

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3. The constitution provides for Panchayats

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3. Lok Adalats are organized under it.

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to be the planning unit for economic

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development of villages. Select the correct answer using the codes

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given below:
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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 9. The mandate of National Development 11. Which of the following statements is/are
Council in India is: correct regarding Money bill?

1. To resolve interstate disputes. 1. It's defeat in the Lok Sabha leads to the
resignation of the Government.
2. To prescribes guidelines for preparation
of national Plan. 2. Money bill cannot be returned for

3. To review the working of the National reconsideration to the President.

Plan at regular intervals of time. 3. It requires the certification of the

Which of the statements given above is/are speaker when transmitted to the Rajya
correct? Sabha.

(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and3 only

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Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, ar
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1996. Which of the following statements
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is/are correct? 12. Consider the following statements:

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1. It applies to the areas which are not 1. Promotion of International peace and
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covered in the 73rd amendment or security is a part of the Directive

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Panchayati Raj. Principle of State Policy.

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2. Every village shall contain a Gram 2. Parliament can make any law for whole
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Sabha. or any part of India for implementing

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international treaties under Article-253

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3. Management of water bodies are

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of Indian Constitution.
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entrusted to Panchayats under this act.

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correct?
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(a) 1 and 2 only

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(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 13. Which of the following are correctly 15. Consider the following statements:
matched?
1. A Constitution Amendment bill can be
1. Zonal Council Constitutional body
introduced by a private member in either
formed by the Sixth
Amendment in 1956 House of the Parliament.

2. NITI Ayog Statutory body 2. If a Constitution Amendment bill seeks

to make changes in the Federal
3. Cooperative Constitutional body
Society Character of the Constitution, it must be
ratified by the legislatures of at least half
4. Administrative Constitutional status
of the states by a special majority.
Tribunals under a Article of
Constitution
Which of the statements given above is/are
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given below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

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14. With reference to the Attorney General of 16. ha
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is/are correct?
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Prime Minister belong to the state where she/he is

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appointed so as to remain free from any

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General subject to the pleasure of the type of political pressure.

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(b) Unlike for the Supreme Court, the

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3. Attorney General has the right of

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Constitution of India makes no provision

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audience in all courts in the territory of

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for the appointment of a distinguished

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jurist as a judge of a high court.

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4. Attorney General enjoys all the

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privileges and immunities that are

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(c) The governor has not any specified

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available to a member of Parliament

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terms of office because her/his term is

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given below: president.

(a) 2 and 3 only
(d) The Chief Minister of an Union
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only Territory is appointed by the President
but other ministers are appointed by the
(c) 3 and 4 only
Lieutenant governor on the advice of the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and chief minister.
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 17. Which of the following are among 19. Consider the following statements:
discretionary powers of the Governor?
1. In case of Inter-State water disputes,
1. In the appointment of Chief Minister parliament may provide that neither the
when no party has clear majority in the Supreme Court nor any other court is to
state assembly. exercise jurisdiction.

2. Dismissing a ministry, if he is convinced 2. In case, legal rights are concerned,

that it has lost the confidence of the Supreme Court will have jurisdiction to
legislative assembly. decide the water disputes.

3. Reserving a bill passed by the state 3. Inter-state water dispute Act empowers
legislature for the consideration of the the Parliament to set up an ad-hoc
President. tribunal for adjudication of dispute.

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correct?
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(a) 2 and 3 only

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18. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly

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matched? 20. Which of the following strengthens Indian

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federalism?
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subsidy Trade balance. 1. Rule of law

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2. BLUE BOX Subsidies that aims to 2. Written Constitution

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subsidy limit production.

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3. AMBER BOX Subsidies that don't

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4. Emergency provisions in the

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Constitution.
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(b) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
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 21. Consider the following statements regarding 23. Match the following:
Jain Doctrine of Sallekhana:
1. Samkhya (a) Salvation through self
realization
1. It is the practice of undertaking
voluntarily death at the end of one's 2. Yoga (b) Salvation through
meditation
life.
3. Nyaya (c) Salvation through
2. It is the practice of observing acquisition of real
Celibacy and refraining from sensual knowledge

desires. 4. Vaisheshika (d) Salvation through

Vedic sacrifices
Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Mimamsa (e) Propounded the Atom
correct?
Theory

(a) 1 only 6. Vedanta (f) Introduced systematic

thinking and Reasoning
(b) 2 only
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(a) 1-c, 2-b, 3-f, 4-e, 5-d, 6-a

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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22. Consider the following statements regarding
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Brihadeshwara Temple: (d) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-e, 5-f, 6-d

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1. It was built during the time of Pallava

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dynasty and is a Hindu temple dedicated

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reference to Bhangas or dance poses in the

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Indian Classical dance is correct?

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to lord Vishnu.
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1. Bhangas are derivations of the body

2. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage
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from the central erect position.

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2. They are mentioned in the Abhinaya

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3. Chariot (car) festival is held annually to Darpana and the Natya Shastra
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commemorate the birth of lord Vishnu in

3. Bhangas are of four kinds, namely,
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this temple. Abhanga, Dvibhanga, Tribhanga and

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Chaturbhanga.
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correct?
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given below.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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 25. With reference to Fresco and Mural 27. Which of the following are correctly
Paintings consider the following statements: matched?

1. Murals are pictures that have been Type of Stupa Purpose

painted directly onto the surface of a
wall, while frescoes are pictures that are 1. Vedika Commemorate Spots
bound to the wall by applying pigments and events of religious
directly onto wet plaster. significance.

2. Frescos are easier and quicker to paint 2. Saririka Enshrine the Body
while Murals are quite hard to do. Relics of Buddha.
3. Details can be removed and added in 3. Paribhogika Enshrine the Personal
Murals at any time whereas no changes effects of Buddha and
can be made in a Fresco painting.
Buddhist Saints.
4. Restoration in Murals is easier in
4. Uddesika To spread the
comparison to Fresco
missionary activities of
Which of the above mentioned statements Buddhist monks.
is/are incorrect?
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(a) 1 and 3 only given below.

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26. Which of the following statements with (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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respect to Barabur cut-caves is correct?

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28. With reference to the Ecosystem, which of

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the following statements is/are correct?

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the Ajivika sect.

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1. Energy always flows from higher to

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2. All these caves bear the distinctive

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lower trophic level and is unidirectional.

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Mauryan polish and Mauryan

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Inscriptions.
2. Pyramids of numbers are generally
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3. These caves are attributable to Ashoka upright, whereas pyramids of energy are
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and his son Mahendra. always inverted.

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4. Remarkable examples of the Barabar 3. Aquatic Ecosystem has inverted pyramid

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caves are the Sudama and Lomas of biomass.

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Rishi caves.
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given below:
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given below.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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 29. Which of the following is/are unique 32. With reference to the Biofertilizers, Which
characteristic/characteristics of Tundra of the following organisms is/are main
biome?
source of Biofertilizers?
1. Devoid of trees except stunted shrubs.
1. Fungi
2. In Fauna reptile and amphibians are
most abundant.
2. Bacteria
3. In southern part of Tundra biome,
lichens mosses are found. 3. Algae

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given below:
below.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only

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diverse ecosystem?
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(a) Ecotone pollutant in the radioactive wastes in some

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(b) Ecological niche parts of India?

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(c) Biome 1. Uranium

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(d) Habitat
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3. Pygmy Hog
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4. Olive Ridley Turtle Select the correct answer using codes given
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below.
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Which of the above is/are critically

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endangered under IUCN red list?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None of the above (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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 34. With reference to Fly Ash production in 36. With reference to Coastal Regulation Zone,
India, which of the following are the areas which of the following statements is/are
incorrect?
where Fly ash can be deployed?
1. National Coastal Zone Management
1. It offers greater strength to the building. Authorities (NCZMA) is constituted
under the CRZ notification under Water
2. Abandoned mines can be filled up with (Prevention Control of Pollution) Act
fly ash. 1974.

3. Fly ash can increase the crop yield. 2. In the CRZ-I, the Areas that are
ecologically sensitive and important, no
4. Fly ash settles on the leaves of the crop new construction activities are permitted
plants and increases the photosynthesis including Atomic energy plants and
Defense etc.
process.
3. Coastal Regulation Zone includes the
Select the correct answer using codes given coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries,
below. creeks, rivers and backwaters etc.

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below.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
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35. With reference to Photochemical Smog,
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which of the following statements is/are

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37. With reference to The Wild Life

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correct regarding the impacts of it? (Protection) Act 1972, which of the
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following statements is/are correct?

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1. Human lungs can get permanently

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damaged due to prolonged exposure to 1. It deals not only with the protection of
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smog. wild birds and wild animals, but also of

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specified plants.
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2. The ozone in smog also affects plants 2. Act specifies the animals that can be
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growth and can cause widespread

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killed such as common crow and fruit

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damage to crops and forest. bats etc.

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under this Act.

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4. Heavy Photochemical smog results in

4. National Board of Wildlife chaired by
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the cases of rickets among people.

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Prime Minister was constituted under

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below.
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below.
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(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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 38. With reference to tidal/mangrove vegetation 40. Consider the following rivers.
in India, which of the following statements
1. Lakshamantirtha
is/are correct?

1. Mangroves have buttress roots also 2. Kabini

called as Pneumatophores.
3. Arkavati
2. Mangroves are salt tolerant vegetation.
4. Amravati
3. Mangroves thrive well in temperate
region 5. Hemavati

4. Wood can't be utilized for fuel Which of the above flow/flows as the as the
right hand tributaries of Kaveri?
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below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

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39. What is the correct sequence of occurrence origin?

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of following mountains ranges of south India

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as one proceed from North and South? 1. Andaman and Nicobar

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1. Palconda ranges 2. Lakshadweep

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2. Shevaroy hills 3. Deccan Trap

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4. Palani Hills
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(b) 2 and 4 only
(b) 3-1-2-4
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1-3-2-4
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 42. A National Park in India has following 45. What is the correct sequence of occurrence
characteristics:
of following capital cities as one proceeds
1. Park lies at the edge of a plateau, and is
from West to East?
bounded by north by Banas river & in
south by Chambal river.
(a) Ankara- Baghdad-Riyadh-Tehran
2. It is site of one of the largest Banyan
Tree in India.
(b) Ankara-Riyadh-Baghdad-Tehran
3. Park is under Project Tiger.
(c) Baghdad-Ankara -Tehran-Riyadh
Which of following National Park has all of
the above characteristics?
(d) Ankara-Baghdad-Tehran-Riyadh
(a) Bandhavagarh National Park

(b) Ranthambore National Park

46. Aral Sea is located between:
(c) Kanha National Park
(a) Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
(d) Gaurumara National Park

(b) Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

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(d) Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
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(c) Kavaratti and Minicoy Island 47. With reference to the equatorial climates of
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(d) Lakshadweep and Maldives world, which of the following statements

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is/are correct?
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44. With reference to Toda Tribes in India,

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1. They are pastoral nomads.

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2. Their name is derived from a sacred 2. Large diurnal range of temperature.

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animal 'Tandra'.
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3. They are known for practicing

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polygamy.
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4. Situated in Nilgiri of Tamilnadu and

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Kurnool district of Karnataka. given below.

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correct?

(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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 48. In India, problem of declining soil fertility 51. Consider the following:
can be tackled with which of the following
conservation measures? 1. Spotted Turtle

2. Blue Whale
1. Contour ploughing.
3. Green Turtle
2. Construction of bunds along gullies.
4. Green Eyed Bushfrog
3. Promoting shifting cultivation.
Which of the above is/are naturally found in
4. Application of cow dung and gypsum.
India?
5. Formation of wind breaks.
(a) 1 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 and 3 only
given below.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

(c) 2, 4 and 5 only 52. Consider the following fauna of India:

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2. Nicobar Frog

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49. Which reference to Evolution of living

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organisms on earth, which of the following 3. Siberian Crane
is the correct sequence of evolution? ha
s
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rih

Which of the above is/are endangered?

as

(a) Spiders- Snakes-Termites-Corals

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(a) 1 and 2 only

nn
da

(b) Snakes-Spiders- Termites-Corals

a(

(b) 2 only
sh
ar

(c) Corals- Spiders- Snakes-Termites

iH

(c) 1 and 3 only

Sr

(d) Termites-Spiders- Snakes-Corals

na

(d) 1, 2 and 3
na
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50. Consider the following:

fo

53. Which one of the following is the correct

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1. Ants sequence of fresh water distribution

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according to the decreasing amount of

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2. Lizards water?
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3. Monkeys (a) Glacial ice,lakes and rivers, soil

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moisture, groundwater.
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Which of the above is/are predator/predators

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of butterfly?
is

(b) Groundwater, glacial ice, lakes and

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river, soil moisture.

(a) 1 only
(c) Glacial ice, groundwater, lakes and
(b) 2 and 3 only rivers, soil moisture.
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) Glacial ice, soil moisture, groundwater,
lakes and river.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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 54. With reference to species interdependence, 57. Which of the following pollutants can cause
which of the following organisms health problems related to nervous system?
shows/show mutualism?
(a) Mercury and Cadmium
1. Lichens
(b) Lead and Cadmium
2. Leeches
(c) Mercury and Lead
3. Money plants
(d) Lead and Silica dust
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below. 58. Which of the following term is used to
represent plant species which have been
(a) 1 only brought in from other places but they
threaten the survival of native plants?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Endemic plants
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Exotic plants
(d) None
(c) Invasive plants
55. Which of the following terms describes the
(d) Naturalised plants

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region where Edge effect is observed?

l.c
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(a) Ecotone 59. Which one among the following gases has

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the maximum global warming potential?

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(b) Ecological niche
(a) CO2 ha
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(c) Marine ecosystem
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(b) Methane
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(d) Home range

nn

(c) Nitrous Oxide

da
a(

56. With reference to biomagnification, consider

sh

(d) Sulphur Hexafluoride

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the following statements:

iH
Sr

60. Which of the following is/are sources of soil

na

1. Phytoplanktons taking up
na

methylmercury is an example of pollution?

an
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biomagnification.
1. Fly ash from thermal power plants
fo
ed

2. Biomagnification is the introduction of

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2. Use of inorganic fertilizers in

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chemical from environment into the food

on

agriculture
rs

chain.
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3. Dumping of hospital organic wastes

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3. Increased level of pollutants are found as

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one moves higher in trophic levels. 4. Incineration and pyrolysis

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Which of the statements given above is/are

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Select the correct answer using the codes

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correct? given below.

(a) 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only

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 61. Which of the following leads to air 63. Consider the following organisms:
pollution?
1. Bacteria
1. Traffic Congestion
2. Mites
2. Vehicular fuel adulteration
3. Fungi
3. Fuel wood burning
4. Ants
4. Power plants
Which of the above play role in
5. Uranium mining and Uranium decomposing organic substances?
Enrichment Process
(a) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
given below.
(c) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

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(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

l.c
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

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(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 64. Consider following statements regarding

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Phytoremediation:
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ar
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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1. It can reduce the mobility and migration

an
nn

62. Which of the following affects/affect rate of of contaminated soil.

da
a(
sh

evaporation of water?
ar

2. It can be used to remove metals from

iH
Sr

1. Increase in the concentration of CO2 gas soil and groundwater.

na
na

in the atmosphere.
an

3. It is more safe and faster process than

rD
fo

2. Afforestation traditional processes of cleaning

ed
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environment.
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3. Increase in humidity of air

rs
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Which of the statements given above is/are

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Select the correct answer using the codes

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correct?
m

given below:
cu
do

(a) 1 and 2 only

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Th

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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 65. In which of the following states is snow 67. Consider the following pairs:
leopard found in its natural habitat? Manas Biosphere Eastern Himalaya
Reserve
1. Arunachal Pradesh
Lonar Lake Eastern Ghats
2. Uttarakhand
Chandraprabha Ganga Plains
3. Sikkim Wildlife Sanctuary

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly

4. Assam
matched?
Select the correct answer using the codes
(a) 1 only
given below:
(b) 2 only
(a) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only

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(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

l.c
68. Consider the following statements regarding

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comparison between land solar power

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(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
projects and floating solar power project:

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ha
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1. Floating solar project would be costly
rih

66. Consider the following pairs about protected

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than land solar project because the

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areas and flora/fauna found in them:

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technology used in the earlier is of high

da

cost.
a(
sh

1. Similipal National Gaur

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iH

Park 2. Solar panel on lands face reduction of

Sr

yield due to land heating, this problem is

na
na

2. Nokrek Biosphere Red Panda solved in floating project.

an
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Reserve
fo

3. Floating project will solve the problem

ed

of availability of water during summer

is
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3. Betla National Park Mouse Deer

on

season as it will reduce evaporation from

rs
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water bodies.
s

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly

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Which of the statements given above is/are

m

matched?
cu

correct?
do
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(a) 1 and 2 only

Th

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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 69. Consider the following statements regarding 71. Given are a few activities from our daily life,
NISAR (satellite):
all but one are following similar type of
1. It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA
principle. Choose the activity that is odd.
to co-develop a synthetic aperture radar
satellite.
(a) While catching a fast moving cricket
2. It will serve the purpose of
telecommunication, broadcasting and ball, a fielder gradually pulls his/her
meteorology etc. that will facilitate last hand backwards with the moving ball.
mile connectivity in India.

3. It will operate in two frequencies, S- (b) In a high jump athletic event, the
band (provided by ISRO) and L-band
athletes are made to fall either on sand
(provided by NASA).
bed or on a cushion bed.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) A moving car is crushed when it
(a) 1 and 2 only
encounters a stone wall on its path.

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(b) 2 and 3 only

l.c
(d) A karate player breaks a slab of ice with

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(c) 1 and 3 only

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a single blow.

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(d) 1, 2 and 3
ha
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70. Which of the following statements is/are 72. Consider the following statements regarding
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incorrect about the 'Three-parent babies'

nn

Manjeri conference:
IVF treatment?
da
a(
sh

1. The procedure aims at preventing

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1. It was part of Eka movement.

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inherited mitochondrial diseases.

Sr
na

2. The conference supported the tenants'

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2. The babies, born from genetically

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modified embryos, would have DNA

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cause and demanded legislation to

fo

from a mother, a father and from a male

ed

donor. regulate landlord- tenant relations.

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3. The USA has become the first nation to

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Which of the statement given above is/are

legalize the Three-parent babies
s
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en

procedure. correct?
m
cu
do

Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1 only
is

given below.
Th

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 73. In order to bring transparency and efficiency 75. Consider the following statements regarding
in the working of Indian railways, APMC Act and the Essential Commodities
Government of India has constituted various
Act (ECA) :-
committees. In this regard, which of the
following recommendations pertain to Bibek
1. While APMC act is applicable only on
Debroy Committee?
the first sale, ECA can be applicable on
1. Greater delegation of powers to General the entire supply chain.
and Divisional Managers for
procurement. 2. While APMC act is the exclusive
2. Corporatization of non-core railway domain of the states, both center and
activities, to make rail transportation state governments have concurrent
more competitive. powers in case of ECA.

3. End practice of separate railway budget 3. Both APMC act and ECA deal
and integrate Railway ministry with
exclusively with agricultural products
Ministry of transport.
only.
4. Elimination of both manned and
unmanned crossings over next five Select the correct answer using the code
years. given below.

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Select the correct answer from the codes
(a) 1 only

l.c
given below:

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(b) 1 and 3 only

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(a) 1, 2 and 3

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(b) 1 and 3 only ha
(c) 2 and 3 only
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(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

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nn

(d) 2 and 4 only

da

76. Consider the following statements regarding

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74. With reference to Chit Funds in India, Saksham Scheme, launched by Ministry of
ar
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consider the following statements: Human Resource Development:

Sr
na

1. Chit fund business is regulated under the

na

1. This scheme is for adolescent boys and

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respective state government's act only.

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girls for getting vocational skills post

fo

2. Chit funds are included in the definition school and also get economic benefit.
ed

of Non- Banking Financial Companies

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by RBI.
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2. Only children of below poverty line

rs
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families are applicable to apply in this

3. RBI has power to investigate and
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prosecute the cases of mismanagement scheme.

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related to chit funds.

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Which of the statements given above is/are

do

Which of the statements given above is/are

is

correct?
Th

correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 Only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 2 Only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 77. With reference to Jallianwala Bagh massacre 79. Which of the following characteristic(s)
consider the following statements: describes the nature of religion according to
1. Gandhi renounced his knighthood in the Rig Veda?
protest against Jallianwala Bagh
massacre. 1. Rig Vedic religion can be described as

2. To protest against the arrest of Lala naturalistic polytheism.

Lajpat Rai under Rowlatt Act, people
gathered in Jallianwala Bagh on April 2. There are striking similarities between
1919. the Rig Vedic religion and the ideas in

3. Rowlatt Act authorized the government the Iranian Avesta.

to imprison any person without trial and
conviction in court of law. 3. Vedic sacrifices were of two kinds those
conducted by the householder and those
Which of the options given above is/are
correct? that required ritual specialists.

(a) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code

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(b) 3 only given below:

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(c) 2 and 3 only

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(a) 1 and 3 only

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(d) 1, 2 and 3
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(b) 1 and 2 only
rih
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78. Consider the following statements regarding

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nn

(c) 2 and 3 only

Home rule league movement:
da
a(
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1. Tilak's Home Rule league covered whole (d) 1, 2 and 3

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India while Besant's League was

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restricted to southern parts of India.

na

80. Which one among the following was the

na
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2. Home Rule movement was joined by

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theme of the International Day of the

fo

both extremist leaders as well as

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Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2014 ?

moderates leaders.
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3. Home rule league movement promoted (a) Ozone Day - A healthy atmosphere, the
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political education among youths.

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future we want
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Which of statements given above is/are

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(b) Protecting our atmosphere for

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correct?
is
Th

generations to come
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) HCFC phase out: a unique opportunity

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Ozone Layer Protection : The Mission

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Goes on

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 81. Consider the following statements about 83. Upari refers to which one of the following?
Mahatma Gandhi's South African
experiences (1893-1914): (a) A form of Marathi poetry that emerged

1. Muslim merchants were actively during the Maratha period.

involved in Gandhian political
movements in South Africa. (b) A category of tenancy tenure held under
the Maratha regime.
2. In 1906 Gandhi led a campaign in Cape
Town against the ordinance on
(c) A court official during Maratha rule.
compulsory registration and passes for
Indians.
(d) A group of peasants who rebelled
3. Gandhi began his political career with against their oppressive landlords under
struggles against the imposition of
excessive taxes on Indian in Cape Town Maratha rule.

Which of the statements given above is/are

84. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
correct?

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(a) 1 and 2 only

l.c
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(b) 3 only 1. Professor Kamal Bawa was conferred

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with the Midori Prize (2014) for

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(c) 1, 2 and 3
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biodiversity for his research on climate
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rih

(d) 1 only
as

change in the Himalayas.

an
nn

82. In recent plans, certain words/phrases were

da

2. Midori Prize is an annual international

a(

used in the title of the plan along with

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ar

growth- They are Prize given to an individual for

iH
Sr

outstanding contribution to the

1. Inclusive
na
na

conservation and sustainable use of

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2. Faster
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biodiversity at global, regional or local

fo
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3. More inclusive
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levels.
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4. Sustainable
rs
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Select the correct answer using the code

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5. More sustainable
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given below.
m
cu

Which combination is true of the Twelfth

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Five Year Plan (2012-17)? (a) 1 only

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(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 4 and 5
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 4

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 85. Which of the following statements about the 87. The interest of the British Government of
musical culture in 18 th
and 19 th
century India in Afghanistan in the nineteenth
century came about in order to
North India is/are not correct?
(a) Make use of the natural resources of
1. The period was marked by the growing Afghanistan.
eminence of Sadarang Niyamat Khan (b) Ensure that the Russian empire did not
who introduced the khayal form. have an influence over Afghanistan.

(c) Increase the reach of the British Empire.

2. A large number of musicians moved out
of regional centres to Delhi where they (d) Establish a monopoly over the markets
of Afghanistan.
hoped they would receive more
employment and patronage. 88. What was the common element among?

3. The period was marked by the formation 1. G.D. Birla

of specific region based Gharanas. 2. Ambalal Sarabhai and

Select the correct answer using the code 3. Walchand Hirachand?

given below: (a) They were leading members of the

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socialist movement in India
(a) 1 and 2 only

l.c
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(b) They were Indian industrialists

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(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) They were nationalist leaders

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(c) 2 only ha
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(d) All of the above
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(d) 1, 2 and 3
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89. Which of the following statements is/are

nn

true with regard to the newly launched

da
a(

86. Consider the following statements: Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana?

sh
ar

1. Under the scheme, Centre will provide

iH

1. The Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan is

Sr

Rs. 10 crore each for every State and

na

restructured into the Swachh Bharat Union Territory of the country for the
na

development of various facilities for the

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Mission.
rD

tribals.
fo
ed

2. The Swachh Bharat Mission has two 2. The scheme mainly focuses on bridging
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infrastructural gaps and gap in human

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sub-Missions - Union Territories and

on

development indices between

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States.
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Scheduled Tribes and other Social

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Groups.
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Which of the statements given above is/are

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Select the correct answer using the code

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correct?
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given below.
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(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 90. Electricity is produced through dry cell 93. Which of the statement given below best
from: describes the reason why countervailing
duties are imposed?
(a) Chemical energy
(a) To increase export competitiveness of
(b) Thermal energy
the domestic industry.
(c) Mechanical energy
(b) To discourage imports in some specific
(d) Nuclear energy sectors of the domestic industry.

91. In respect of the difference of the (c) To provide level-playing field to the

gravitational force from electric and domestic industry.

magnetic forces, which one of the following

(d) To provide protection to the infant
statement is true?
domestic industry from foreign
(a) Gravitational force is stronger than the competition.

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other two.

l.c
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94. Which of the statements given below is/are

gm
(b) Gravitational force is attractive only,

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correct regarding actions of Mughal emperor

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whereas the electric and the magnetic
ha
Akbar to bring religious harmony?
s
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forces are attractive as well as repulsive.
rih
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1. Abolition of jizyah tax which was a tax

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(c) Gravitational force has a very short

nn
da

on bathing at holy places like Prayag,

a(

range.
sh

Banaras etc.
ar
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(d) Gravitational force is a long range force,

Sr

2. Abolition of pilgrims tax which non

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while the other two are short range

na

Muslims had to pay in a Muslim state.

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forces.
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3. Abolition of practice of forcibly

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92. A wire-bound standard resistor uses

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converting prisoners of war to Islam.

on
rs

manganin or constantane. It is because:

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Select the correct answer from the codes

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(a) These alloys are cheap and easily

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given below.
cu

available
do
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(a) 1 and 2 only

Th

(b) They have high resistivity

(b) 3 only
(c) They have low resistivity
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) They have resistivity which almost
remains unchanged with temperature (d) None of the above

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 95. Which of the following is correct with 97. With reference to India's Cruise Missile
regards to Socio Economic Caste Census Nirbhay, consider the following statements:
2011?
1. It is capable of being launched from
1. The SECC, 2011 will be conducted multiple platforms on land, sea and air.
through a comprehensive programme
involving the Ministry of Rural 2. It is equipped with technology to hover
Development, Ministry of Housing and around the target and strike at will from
Urban Poverty Alleviation, The Office any direction.
of the Registrar General and Census 3. Like other ballistic missiles such as the
Commissioner, India and the State Agni, Nirbhay has wings and
Governments. pronounced tail fins.
2. SECC aims to provide general Which of the statements given above is/are
demographic information. correct?
3. SECC is conducted after a period of ten (a) 1 and 2 only
years.
(b) 2 and 3 only
4. The data collected in SECC is not
confidential, unlike Census. (c) 1 and 3 only

)
Select the correct answer using the code

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(d) 1, 2 and 3

l.c
given below.

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(a) 2 and 3 only 98. The Ministry of Culture will be setting up a

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National Cultural Audio Visual Archives in

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(b) 1, 2 and 4 only Jodhpur in an effort to preserve India's rich
ar
s
cultural heritage. Consider the following
rih

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

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statements regarding this project:

an
nn

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. The objective of this project is to create

da
a(

digital archives of international

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standards.
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96. With reference to the OCI i.e. Overseas

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Citizen Of India, which of the following

Sr

2. It is a collaboration between the Indira

statements is/are correct?
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Gandhi National Institute for the arts,

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1. The PIO (Person of Indian Origin) has Ministry of Culture and Rupayan
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been withdrawn and merged with OCI Sansthan.

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Scheme.
3. The main focus of the project would be
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2. OCI is a multiple entry, multi-point on identifying and preserving the

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cultural heritage of India available in

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lifelong visa for visiting India.

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audio-visual form in governmental and

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3. OCI have been provided with voting non-governmental institutions across the
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rights through e-ballot after Jan 2015.

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country.
do
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Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
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given below. correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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 99. Consider the following statement regarding
Kushan rule in ancient India:

1. Kanishka, the most famous Kushan

ruler, started an era in A.D. 78, which is
now known as Shaka era and is used by
Government of India.

2. Kushans were the first rulers in India to

issue gold coins on a wide scale.

3. Kushans introduced turban, tunic,

trousers and heavy long coat in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

)
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l.c
100. With reference to the constitution of NITI

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Aayog, consider the following statements:

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1. It is a government think tank comprised
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of Prime Minister (PM), State Chief ar
s
Ministers, Lt. Governors of the Union
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territories and few other members

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nominated by PM.
nn
da

2. National Institute of Labour Economics

a(
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Research and Development and UIDAI

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are its subordinate offices to further

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Sr

national development agenda.

na
na

3. Main objective is to develop national

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repository of best governance practices

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and to act as platform for convergence of

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various sectors and departments to

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achieve national development.

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Which of the statements given above is/are

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correct?
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(a) 1 only
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(b) 1 and 2 only

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(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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