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1. India is regarded as a country with “Demographic ryot.

Dividend”. This is due to.
(b) Making East India Company an overlord of
(a) Its high population in the age group below 15 Zamindars.
years .
(c) Making judicial system more efficieant.
(b) Its high population in the group of 15-64 years .
(d) None of the (a), (b) and (c) above
(c) Its high population in the age group above 65
years .
6. Which one of the following observations is not
(d) Its high total population. true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?

(a) It was a non-violent movement.

2. When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular
fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up (b) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi.
and dies because.
(c) It was a spontaneous movement .
(a) Water form soil cannot rise to aerial parts.
(d) It did not attract the labour class in general
(b) Roots are starved of energy .

(c) Tree is infected by soil microbes (d) Roots do not 7. Which amongst the following provided a common
receive oxygen for respiration factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th
century?

3. La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods (a) Introduction of a new system of land revenue
in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino? and taxation of tribal products.

1. La Nina is characterised by unusually cold ocean (b) Influence of foreign religious missionaries in
temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El tribal areas.
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temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. (c) Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders
and revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas.
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of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon (d) The complete disruption of the old agrarian
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be the most convincing explanation /explanations?

4. The Jain philosophy holds that the world is
created and maintained by. (a) As compared to other countries, India had a
better ship-building technology in ancient and
(a) Universal Law. medieval times.

(b) Universal Truth. (b) The rulers of southern India always patronized
traders, Brahmin priests and Buddhist monks in this
(c) Universal Faith Universal Soul context.

(c) Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal

5. The tendency for increased litigation was visible facilitated sea voyages.
after the introduction of the land settlement system
of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is (d) Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in
normally traced to which of the following this context
provisions?

(a) Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-à-vis the 9. With reference to the period of colonial rule in

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India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of (c) B positive

drain of wealth from India. Which of the following
funds constituted “Home Charges”? (d) Cannot be determined on the basis of the given
data
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.

2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British 13. Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is
personnel engaged in India. recommended in the diet since they are a good
source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the person maintain health and promote longevity?
British. Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: (a) They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin
synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only deficiency.

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) They prevent excessive oxidation of
carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and
help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
10. What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to
organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of (c) They neutralize the free radicals produced in the
Kheda? body during metabolism .

1. The Administration did not suspend the land (d) They activate certain genes in the cells of the
revenue collection in spite of a drought. body and help delay the ageing process

2. The Administration proposed to introduce

Permanent Settlement in Gujarat. Which of the 14. The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter,
statements given above is/are correct? but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the
reason?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
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manufacturing textiles in India. promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”?

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the
food processing industry.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. To increase the processing of perishable items
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 and reduce wastage.

3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food

12. A married couple adopted a male child. A few processing technologies to entrepreneurs.
years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood
group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. Select the correct answer using the codes given
The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B below:
positive, and O positive. The blood group of the
adopted son is. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(a) O positive (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(b) A positive

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16. Microfinance is the provision of financial services 20. Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and
to people of low-income goups. This includes both Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to
the consumers and the self-employed. The investment in a country. Which one of the following
service/services rendered under micro-finance is/are: statements best represents an important difference
between the two?
1. Credit facilities .
(a) FII helps bring better management skills and
2. Savings facilities. technology, while FDI only brings in capital.

3. Insurance facilities. (b) FII helps in increasing capital availability in

general, while FDI only targets specific sectors.
4. Fund Transfer facilities Select the correct answer
using the codes given below the lists: (c) FDI flows only into the secondary market, while
FII targets primary market.
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(d) FII is considered to be more stable than FDI.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 ,3 and 4

21. With reference to “Look East Policy” of India,

17. Regarding the International Monetary Fund, consider the following statements:
which one of the following statements is correct?
1. India wants to establish itself as an important
(a) It can grant loans to any country . regional player in the East Asian affairs.

(b) It can grant loans to only developed countries. 2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the
termination of Cold War.
(c) It grants loans to only member countries .
3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural
(d) It can grant loans to the central bank of a ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.
country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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“Value Added Tax”? (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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services and must ultimately be borne by the (b) Is neutralized by the attraction of the moon.
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consumer.
(c) Provides the necessary speed for its steady
(d) It is basically subject of the Central Government motion.
and the State Governments are only a facilitator for
its successful implementation. (d) Provides the necessary acceleration for its
motion.

19. A “closed economy” is an economy in which.

23. Which is the difference between asteroids and
(a) The money supply is fully controlled . comets?

(b) Deficit financing takes place. 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while
comets are formed of frozen gases held together by
(c) Only exports take place. rocky and metallic material.

(d) Neither exports nor imports take place. 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of
Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly
between Venus and Mercury.

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3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while electricity from certain substrates.
asteroids do not. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? 2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as
substrates.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
3. They can be installed in waste water treatment
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

24. Consider the following: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

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

2. Respiration .
28. The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor
3. Decay of organic matter. is to.

4. Volcanic action Which of the above add carbon (a) Slow down the speed of neutrons .
dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?
(b) Increase the speed of neutrons .
(a) 1 and 4 only (b)2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d)1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Cool down the reactor.

(d) Stop the nuclear reaction

25. What was the purpose with which Sir William
Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set up the Indian
Parliamentary Committee in 1893? 29. A company marketing food products advertises
that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does
(a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the this campaign signify to the customers?
House of Commons.
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(b) To campaign for the entry of Indians into the hydrogenated oils.
Imperial Judiciary.
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26. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha

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Mehta is well-known for. 30. What is the difference between a CFL and an
LED lamp?
(a) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake
of Quit India Movement. 1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and
phosphor while an LED lamp uses semi-conductor
(b) Participating in the second round Table material.
Conference.
2. The average life span of a CFL is much longer
(c) Leading a contingent of Indian National Army. than that of an LED lamp.

(d) Assisting in the formation of Interim Government 3. A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an
under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru LED lamp. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?

27. Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
sustainable energy. Why?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate

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31. Recently, “oilzapper” was in the news. What is 35. Recently, the USA decided to support India’s
it? membership in multi-lateral export control regimes
called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar
(a) It is an eco-friendly technology for the Arrangement”. What is the difference between
remediation of oily sludge and oil spills. them?

(b) It is the latest technology developed for under- 1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement
sea oil exploration. which aim to allow exporting countries to minimize
the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons
(c) It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement
maize variety. is a formal group under the OECD holding identical
objectives.
(d) It is the latest technology to control the
accidentally caused flames from oil wells. 2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of
Asian. African and North American countries,
whereas the member countries of Wassenaar
32. A new optical disc format know as the Blu-ray Arrangement are predominantly from the European
Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In What way is it Union and American continents. Which of the
different form the traditional DVD? statements given above is/are correct?

1. DVD supports standard Definition video while BD (a) 1 only (b) 2 Only
supports High definition Video.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several
times more storage capacity.
36. Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of
3. Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is 1.2 global community over space and time as a
mm. Which of the statements given above is/are geostrategically significant region. Which among the
correct? following is the most convincing explanation for this
global perspective?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
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of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 37. At present, scientists can determine the
arrangement or relative positions of genes of DNA
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 sequences on a chromosome. How does this
knowledge benefit us?

34. A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known 1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective
of this is 2. It is possible to understand the causes of all
human diseases.
(a) To make it pest-resistant
3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal
(b) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities breeds. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) To make it drought-resistant
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(d) To make its shelf-life longer
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated

38. Satellites used for telecommunication relay are land?
kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be
in such an orbit when: (a) It greatly increases the crop production.

1. The orbit is geosynchronous. (b) It makes some soils impermeable.

2. The orbit is circular. (c) It raises the water table It fills the air spaces in
the soil with water
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator.

4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km. Select the 42. Consider the following:
correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Right to education.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
2. Right to equal access to public service.
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human
Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of
39. What is “Virtual Private Network”? Human Rishts”?

(a) It is a private compute network of an (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

organization where he remote users can transmit
encrypted information through the server of the (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
organization.

(b) It is a computer network across a public internet 43. A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of
that provides users access to their organization’s an Indian animal species. The animal has no
network while maintaining the security of the predators in that area but its existence is threatened
information transmitted. due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of
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access a shared pool of computing resources (a) Indian wild buffalo

through a service provider.
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struggle, which of the following was/were 44. The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of
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recommended by the Nehru report? ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context,
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consider the following statements:

1. Complete Independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for 1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of
minorities. the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to
3. Provision of fundamental right for the people others.
of India in the constitution.
2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the
Select the correct answer using the codes given functioning of the universe and all it contained.
below: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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

41. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water 45. In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption
accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-
salts and minerals. based asphalt (bioashphalt).

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What is the importance of this material? Last” and the book transformed his life. What was
the message from the book that transformed
1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based Mahatma Gandhi?
on fossil fuels.
(a) Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral
2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable responsibility of an educated man.
resources.
(b) The good of individual is contained in the good
3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste of all .
materials.
(c) The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are
4. It is eco-friendly to use biosphalt for surfacing of essential for a noble life.
the roads. Which of the statements given above are
correct? (d) All the statement (a), (b) and (c) are correct in
this context
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 49. What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-
Fi devices?

46. In the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude (a) Bluetooth uses 2.4 GHz radio frequency band,
oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does whereas Wi-Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency
this term imply? band.

1. It is a major classification of crude oil. (b) Bluetooth is used for Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN) only, whereas Wi-Fi is used for
2. Its is sourced from North Sea. Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) only

3. It does not contain sulphur. Which of the (c) When information is transmitted between two
statements given above is/are correct? devices using Bluetooth technology, the devices
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be in the line of sight of each other.

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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47. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the

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the basis of this use?

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(a) Aspartame is as sweet as table sugar, but unlike treaty between the USA and the Russian Federation.
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table sugar, it is not readily oxidized in human body

due to lack of requisite enzymes. (b) It is multilateral energy security cooperation
treaty among the members of the East Asia Summit.
(b) When aspartame is used in food processing, the
sweet taste remains, but it becomes resistant to (c) It is a treaty between the Russian Federation and
oxidation. the European Union for the energy security
cooperation.
(c) Aspartame is as sweet as sugar, but after
ingestion into the body, it is converted into (d) It is a multilateral cooperation treaty among the
metabolites that yield no calories. BRICS countries for the promotion of trade.

(d) Aspartame is several times sweeter that table

sugar, hence food items made with small quantities 51. Under the constitution of India, which one of the
of aspartame yield fewer calories on oxidation following is not a fundamental duty?

(a) To vote in public elections .

48. Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest
convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this (b) To develop the scientific temper.

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(c) To safeguard public property . (c) The rain forest species are slow growing.

(d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its (d) Exotic species invade the fertile soil of rain
ideals. forest.

52. Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger 56. There is a concern over the increase in harmful
and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could
be the causative factors for this phenomenon?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as
compared to northern hemisphere. 1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.

2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as 2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
compared to northern hemisphere Which of the
statements given above is/are correct? 3. Upwelling in the seas. Select the correct answer
from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

53. Two important rivers- one with its source in

Jharkhand (and known by a different name in 57. Consider the following:
Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha-
merge at a place only a short distance from the 1. Carbon dioxide.
coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea.
This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity 2. Oxides of Nitrogen.
and a protected area. Which one of the following
could be this? 3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the
emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal
(a) Bhitarkanika (b) Chandipur-on-sea power plants?
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3. Bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.

(b) Presence of prominent polar front and
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? stratospheric clouds; and inflow of
chlorofluorocarbons.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds;
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons.

(d) Increased temperature at polar region due to

55. If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not global warming.
regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical
deciduous forest. This is because:
59. The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by
(a) The soil of rain forest is deficient in nutrients. humid climate with high temperature throughout the
year. Which one among the following pairs of crops
(b) Propagules of the trees in a rain forest have poor is most suitable for this region?
viability.
(a) Paddy and cotton

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(b) Wheat and Jute oceans.

(c) Paddy and Jute 3. The trapping of air in the polar ice caps.

(d) Wheat and cotton Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only

60. A state in India has the following characteristics:
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.

2. Its central part produces cotton. 64. With reference to “Aam Admi Bima Yojana”,
consider the following statements:
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food
crops. 1. The member insured under the scheme must be
the head of the family or an earning member of the
Which one of the following states has all of the family in a rural landless household.
above characteristics?
2. The member insured must be in the age group of
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat 30 to 65 years.

(c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu 3. There is a provision for free scholarship for up to
two children of the insured who are studying
between classes 9 and 12.
61. Among the following States, which one has the
most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of
production, and can develop an export oriented (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
industry in this field?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh
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Act. 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati
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stratosphere. panchayat elections.

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stratosphere.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
Which of the statements given above is/are correct below:
in this context?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

66. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds

63. Human activities in the recent past have caused from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the .
atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the
lower atmosphere because of: (a) The President of India .

1. Its escape into the outer stratosphere. (b) The Parliament of India .

2. The photosynthesis by phytoplankton in the (c) The Prime Minister of India.

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(d) The Union Finance Minister. (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given
above is correct in this context.

67. All revenues received by the Union Government

by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of 71. Consider the following statements: In India, a
Government business are credited to the. Metropolitan Planning Committee .

(a) Contingency Fund of India. 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the

constitution of India.
(b) Public Account.
2. Prepares the draft development plans for
(c) Consolidated Fund of India. metropolitan area.

(d) Deposits and Advances Fund. 3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing
Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan
area.
68. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by
the Lok Sabha, Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) The Budget is modified and presented again . (a) 1 and 2 only (b)2 only

(b) The Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3
suggestions .

(c) The Union Finance Minister is asked to resign . 72. In India, if a religious sect/community is given
the status of a national minority, what special
(d) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of advantages it is entitled to?
Council of Ministers.
1. It can establish and administer exclusive
educational institutions.
69. What is the difference between “vote-on-
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73. India is home to lakhs of persons with
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only disabilities. What are the benefits available to them
under the law?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in
government-run schools.
70. With reference to the Finance Commission of
India, which of the following statements is correct? 2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up
business.
(a) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for
infrastructure development. 3. Ramps in public buildings.

(b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
among the Public Sector Undertakings .
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) It ensures transparency in financial
administration. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily

74. Among the following who are eligible to benefit increased in the last five years. Which of the
from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural statements given above is/are correct?
Employment Guarantee Act”?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) Adult members of only the scheduled caste and
scheduled tribe households. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Adult members of below poverty line (BPL)

households. 78. In India, which of the following have the highest
share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture
(c) Adult members of households of all backward and allied activities?
communities.
(a) Commercial Banks (b) Cooperative
(d) Adult member of any household. Banks

(c) Regional Rural Banks (d) Microfinance

75. Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the Institutions
following statements is not correct?

(a) The carbon credit system was ratified in 79. Which of the following can aid in furthering the
conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol. Government’s objective of inclusive growth?

(b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups.

groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below
their emission quota. 2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

(c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit 3. Implementing the Right to Education Act Select
the increase of carbon dioxide emission. the correct answer using the codes given below:

(d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from (a) 1 only
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(b) The mangroves provide both food and medicines management control of the CPSEs. Which of the
which people are in need of after any natural statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1
disaster. only (b) 2 only

(c) The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or
tsunami.
81. Economic growth is usually coupled with .
(d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by
storms and tides because of their extensive roots. (a) Deflation (b) Inflation

(c) Stagflation (d) Hyperinflation

77. In the context of Indian economy, consider the
following statements:
82. The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank
1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in of India leads to .
the last five years.

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(a) More liquidity in the market. 86. Consider the following actions which the
government can take:
(b) Less liquidity in the market .
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
(c) No change in the liquidity in the market.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
(d) Mobilization of more deposits by commercial
banks. 3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater
FDI and more funds from FIIs. Which of the above
action/actions can help in reducing the current
83. India has experienced persistent and high food account deficit?
inflation in the recent past. What could be the
reasons? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 an

1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of (c) 1 and 3d 3 (d) 3 only

commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of
food grains has steadily decreased in the last five
years by about 30%. 87. Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by
commercial banks a cause of economic concern?
2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the
consumption patterns of the people have undergone 1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect
a significant change. of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to
the risk of defaulters in future.
3. The food supply chain has structural constraints.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 2. In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to
inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only manufacturing or export units. Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
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in India amounted to.
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(a) It is a massive investment by the Government in

manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods (c) Exotic and invasive species have not been
to meet the demand surge caused by rapid introduced in this region.
economic growth.
(d) It has less human interference.
(b) It is an intense affirmative action of the
Government to boost economic activity in the
country. 89. Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle
with the help of which one of the following theories?
(c) It is Government’s intensive action on financial
institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to (a) Empirical liberalism.
agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater
food production and contain food inflation. (b) Existentialism.

(d) It is an extreme affirmative action by the (c) Darwin’s theory of evolution .

Government to pursue its policy of financial
inclusion. (d) Dialectical materialism.

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90. With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower
following statements is/are correct? latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.

1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is

normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land to the higher altitudes.
farming.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground
water table can be checked. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Select the correct answer using the codes given (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
below:

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 94. Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence
in the following ways:
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Soil formation

91. With reference to India, consider the following

Central Acts: 2. Prevention of soil erosion

1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947.

3. Recycling of waste

2. Mining and Mineral development (Regulation) Act,

1957 4. Pollination of crops Select the correct answer
using the codes given below:
3. Customs Act, 1962
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
4. Indian Forest Act, 1927
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on the biodiversity conservation in the country?
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1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the
biodiversity hotspots.
96. Three of the following criteria have contributed
2. Threatened plant and animal species. to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and
Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity:
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and
natural resources in various countries. 1. Species richness

Select the correct answer using the codes given 2. Vegetation density
below:

(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only 3. Endemism

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only

4. Ethno-botanical importance

93. Consider the following statements: 5. Threat perception 6. Adaptation of flora and fauna

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to warm and humid conditions Which three of the (a) It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due
above are correct criteria in this context? to failure of crops.

(a) 1 2 and 6 (b) 2, 4 and 6 (b) It is the impact of the surge in demand due to
rapid economic growth.
(c) 1, 3 and 5 (d) 3, 4 and 6
(c) It is the impact of the price levels of previous
year on the calculation of inflation rate.
97. Between India and East Asia, the navigation-
time and distance can be greatly reduced by which (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given
of the following? above is correct in this context

1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia

and Indonesia.

2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus

between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.

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

98. What could be the main reason/reasons of the

formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?

1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.

2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.

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these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its

course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to.

(a) Uplift of folded Himalayan series.

(b) Syntaxial bending of geologically young

Himalayas.

(c) Geo-Tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded

mountain chains.

(d) Both (a) and (b) above

100. A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is

sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is
“base effect”?

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