10 MOCK TEST

1. Which of the following statements correctly describes United 6. Which of the following is/are not example of Tectonic plateau:
Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)? 1. Harz of Germany
1. It is the sole legally binding international agreement 2. Tibetan plateau
linking environment and development to sustainable
3. Columbia Snake plateau
land management
2. UNCCD collaborates closely with the Convention on 4. Bolivian plateau
Biological Diversity (CBD) and the United Nations Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
to meet complex challenges with an integrated (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 only
approach and the best possible use of natural resources
7. Read the following statements with reference to properties
3. The Conference of Parties (COP-14) of the UNCCD
of Lithium-ion batteries and Lead acid batteries
took place in September 2019 in New Delhi, India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 1. Lithium-Ion batteries are nearly 100% efficient while
the efficiency of lead-acid batteries is 70%
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
2. Lithium-ion batteries use a much cleaner technology
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
as compared to lead-acid batteries
2. Where is the proposed site for ISRO’s Space Situational
3. Lithium-ion batteries are discharged only up to 50%
Awareness Control Centre?
while it is more than 80% for lead acid batteries
(a) New Delhi (b) Sriharikota
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Chandipur (d) Bengaluru
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The preamble is a source of power to legislature.
8. The Dhola-Sadia Bridge in Assam has been put to the
2. The preamble is a prohibition upon the powers of service of nation very recently. In this context consider the
legislature. following statements.
3. The preamble is non-justiciable. 1. It has been built over river Lohit.
Which of the above statements is/are correct: 2. It has been renamed as Bhupen Harzarika bridge.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(c) 3 only (d) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
4. Which among the following can be considered as the (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
consequences of the revolt of 1857?
9. Consider the following statements with reference to
1. It transfered the powers of East India company to the “Manipuri” dance forms.
British crown.
1. It is purely a religious dance form.
2. Landlords and Zamindars were provided security of
rights over their Lands. 2. Manipuri dancers wear ankle bells.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Which of the statement/statements give above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. With reference to language and literature in India, consider 10. Which among the following can be considered as a trade barrier:
the following statements: 1. Duty on import and export
1. Tamil was the earliest of the Dravidian language to be 2. Quota
developed for literary purposes. 3. Production subsidies
2. India never really had a common language (used by 4. Packaging requirements
the masses) in ancient period. 5. Safety regulations
Which of the statement/statements is given above is/are correct? Select the correct using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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11. Consider the following statements with reference to 17. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Domestic Systematically Important Bank (DSIBs)?
1. It aims to develop national strategies for the (1) Banks with assets over 1% of the GDP are considered
conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. DSIBs.
2. CBD convention is not legally binding. (2) DSIBs are categorised under five buckets.
3. CBD covers biodiversity at all levels: Ecosystem, (3) Recently, RBI has listed HDFC bank as DSIB.
Species and Genetic resources. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct? (a) (1) and (2) (b) Only (3)
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) (2) and (3) (d) All are correct
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 18. Which of the following is/are duties and functions of the
12. Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct CAG as laid down by the parliament:
with reference to GST? 1. He audits the account related to expenditure from
(1) GST has been defined as a tax on supply of goods or consolidated fund of each state and each union territory
services or both, except supply of alcoholic liquor for 2. He audits all expenditure from public account of India
human consumption. as well as the public account of each state.
(2) Temporarily, five petroleum products viz. Petroleum 3. He audits all bodies and authorities substantially
crude, motor spirit, high speed diesel, natural gas and financed from the state revenue.
aviation turbine have been kept out of GST. 4. He compiles and maintains the accounts of state
(3) On inter-state supply of goods and services, an government.
integrated GST (IGST) would be levied and will be
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
collected by the centre.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) All 1, 2, 3 and 4
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
19. Consider the following statements.
(a) Only (1) (b) (1) and (2)
1. Chromoplasts and leucoplasts are types of plastids.
(c) (1) and (3) (d) All are correct
2. Chromoplasts and leucoplasts contain genetic material.
13. Consider the following statements.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(1) All India tiger estimation is carried out once in every
four years based on the Tiger Task Force approval. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(2) The Tigers are monitored in tiger reserves through a (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
special field protocol which is Phase-IV monitoring. 20. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements are correct in context of 1. Sehjdharis are those who follow Sikhism but without
tiger conservation in India? being Amritdharis or baptised.
(a) Only (1) (b) Only (1) 2. They do not perform ceremonies according to Sikh rites.
(c) Both (1) and (2) (d) Neither (1) nor (2) With reference to Sehjdhari Sikhs which of the above
14. Consider the following statements: statement stands true?
1. The metamorphosis of neutrino is due to radioactivity (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. The neutrino changes its identity due to collision with (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
heavier particles 21. With reference to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. WTO is expected to establish a rule-based trading
regime.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The WTO agreements cover trade in goods as well as
15. 1. Stupa and Chaitya are part of Jaina Monastic Complexes. services.
2. The great Stupa at Sanchi was made with bricks but Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
later it was covered with stones.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
With reference to religious monuments of ancient India
which of the statements/statements given above is/are true. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 22. Which among the following stands true with reference to
tropical rain forests:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year.
16. The term of the legislative assembly can be extended during
the period of national emergency by a law of parliament for 2. Soil is virtually useless for agricultural purposes.
(a) One year at a time (for any length of time) 3. Vegetation is virtually stratified.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(b) 6 months at a time (for any length of time)
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 9 months at a time (for any length of time)
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 months at a time (for any length of time)
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23. Which of the following is not among the initiatives taken (c) The angle between magnetic field and direction of
for the conservation of birds: motion of coil is 180°
(1) Bonn Convention (2) IUCN red data list (d) The angle between magnetic field and direction of
(3) Indian Wildlife Act 1972 motion of coil is 90°
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 30. Which among the following is/are among the legislative
(a) (2) and (3) only (b) (1) and (3) only protection given to Judges?
(c) (1), (2) and (3) all (d) (1) and (2) only (a) Judges are exempted from the criminal proceedings for
24. Consider the following statements: something said or done in the course of their judicial duties.
1. A speaker protem is appointed by president. (b) The government cannot initiate criminal proceedings
2. The chairman of Rajya sabha is a member of Rajya sabha. against a sitting or former judge of a superior court.
Select the correct statement/statements from the codes given (c) Both (a) and (b)
below: (d) None of the these.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 31. In which of the following documents we find evidences that
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 India would be a mixed economy with elements of both
25. Read the following statements with reference to Mitochondria, capitalism and socialism:
1. The Inner membrane is porous and the outer membrane 1. The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948.
is folded. 2. The Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. It contains DNA Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
3. It contains Ribosomes (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 32. Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) include a variety of
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 gases that have short-term warming effects often in excess
26. Arrange the following mountain ranges in the chronological of CO2, but don't stay in the atmosphere for long.
order (beginning with the oldest mountains). Which among the following is not a SLCP?
1. Mountains of Scandinavia. (a) Black carbon (Soot) (b) Methane
2. Rockies and the Alps. (c) HFCs (d) Carbon Monoxide
3. Ural mountains. 33. Certain elements make up 97% of the mass of our bodies and
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: are more than 95% of the mass of all living organisms. Which
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 3, 2, 1 among the following are counted among such elements.
(c) 1, 3, 2 (d) 3, 1, 2 1. Carbon 2. Hydrogen
27. With reference to Open Prisons in India which among the 3. Potassium 4. Oxygen
following statements stands false? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) Open Prisons involve minimum security and is mainly (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
depend on the self-discipline of the inmates.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) All the above
(b) Uttar Pradesh has maximum number of open prisons.
34. Which of the following statements regarding Green Bonds
(c) These are open only for the convicts and not for the is/are correct?
prisoners of trial.
1. It is an equity instrument to support green projects like
(d) None of these renewable energy, emission reductions etc.
28. With reference to the constitution of India which of the
2. First ever green bonds have been issued by world bank.
following statements is/are correct.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. The government can interfere in religious matters for
rooting out certain social evils. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. One can persuade people to convert from one religion (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
to another. 35. The compound known as 'Mahanine', isolated by Indian
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only scientists from curry leaves has been found to inhibit the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above growth of which of the following parasites in laboratory mouse,
29. In case of electromagnetic induction, the maximum current 1. Kala-azar 2. Malaria
is produced when 3. Chikungunya
(a) The angle between magnetic field and direction of Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
motion of coil is 45° (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) The angle between magnetic field and direction of (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
motion of coil is 30°
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36. With reference to the Lahore session of 1929, consider the 43. In which of the following types of biotic interaction, one
following statements: species is harmed while the other is unaffected:
1. It decided that 26 January would be observed as the (a) Commensalism (b) Mutualism
Poorna Swarajya Day. (c) Amensalism (d) Parasitism
2. It declared the attainment of Poorna Swaraj as the goal 44. The electoral college for the election of vice-president consist of
of the Indians people. 1. Elected members of both houses of parliament.
3. It passed a resolution demanding Dominion status for India. 2. Nominated members of both the houses of parliament.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes 3. Elected members of the state legislative assemblies.
given below.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
37. Consider the following statements with reference to Special
45. With reference to the First Round Table Conference held
Drawing Rights (SDR):
in London, consider the following statements:
1. SDR is an exchange rate system.
1. It was organised to consider the reforms proposed by
2. SDR is a loan arrangement. Simon commission.
Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below. 2. The Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim league both
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only attended this conference.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Indian National Congress attended the first Round
38. Consider the following statements regarding the second table conference.
Indian Factories Act: 1891 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. It provided for a weekly holiday for all workers. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Working hours for women were fixed and daily hours (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 only
of work for children were reduced to 7. 46. Consider the following statements with reference to
Which of the above statements is/are correct. different schemes of the government
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan aims to achieve the vision
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of a ‘Clean India’ by October, 2nd 2019.
39. Chennai receives moderate temperature in summer as well 2. The New Manufacturing Policy raises the output target
as winter. While in case of Delhi, it receives extremes of form 16% of GDP to 25% by 2020.
temperature, both in summer and winter. What could be the Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
reason behind this phenomenon. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) Level of pollution (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Distance from the Sea 47. In which of the following types of biotic interaction one
(c) Average height from sea level species benefits while the other is harmed:
(d) None of the above (a) Predation (b) Commensalism
40. Consider the following statements: (c) Parasitism (d) Both (a) and (c)
1. Constitution provides for reservation of seats for SCs/ 48. Which among the following was/were the causes of the
STs in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. failure of Revolt of 1857?
2. Constitution provides for reservation of seats for SCs/ 1. The mutineers lacked a clear understanding of the
STs in Rajya Sabha. exact nature of colonial rule.
Which of the above statements are correct. 2. Mutineers did not have a forward looking programme.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. Modern Nationalism was yet unknown in India.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
41. Interface used to connect supercomputers at short distances (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
and high speeds is known as (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3.
(a) HIPPI (b) HDMI 49. Consider the following statements with reference to Dr.
(c) PCI (d) PCI-X Ambedkar scheme for social integration through Inter-caste
42. Which of the following missiles was/were developed under marriages:
the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme of 1. The scheme aims to counter the practice of marrying on
DRDO? traditional grounds of caste/sub-castes in any religion
1. BrahMos 2. Trishul practiced within Indian Territory.
3. Prahaar 4. Nag 2. The one-time incentive under the scheme is ` 2.5 lakh.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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50. 'Sibir', sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of 56. The “Peace Clause” of WTO is related to
the following? (a) Doha Round (b) Bali Conference
(a) Chinese Anti-torpedo combat ship (c) Geneva Round (d) Buenos Aires Summit
(b) Nuclear submarine of Turkey 57. Consider the following sectors.
(c) World's biggest icebreaker ship (1) Industry
(d) 'Made in India' ship (2) Domestic consumption.
51. Consider the following statements with reference to the (3) Agricultural consumption.
Major River systems in India: (4) Commercial consumption.
1. The Godavari is the largest Peninsular river. Select the correct order of consumption of electricity by
2. River Kaveri and Mahanadi do not make deltas at their different sectors.
mouth. (a) (4), (3), (2), (1) (b) (3), (1), (2), (4)
3. River Musi and Ghatprabha are tributaries of (c) (1), (2), (3), (4) (d) (4), (1), (3), (2)
Godavari.
58. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) was for the first
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only time declared for rice.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only 2. MSP is decided on the Recommendations of
52. The 52nd Amendment Act pertains to the process by which Commission for Agricultural Costs and Price.
legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection: Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
In this context consider the following statements. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. A legislator is to be disqualified if he/she voluntarily (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
resigns from his/her party.
59. Which of the following statements is/are correct with
2. If an independent member joins a political party, he/ reference to Brahmo Samaj?
she is to be disqualified.
1. It advocated ploytheism and denounced idol worship.
Choose the correct statement/statements using the codes
given below. 2. It discarded faith in divine avataras incarnations.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. It advocated abolition of Purdah System.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above Select the correct answer using the code given below.
53. Which of the following is correct with respect to Hydroponics? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) It is means of growing of plants in a soil less medium (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 all
or in an aquatic based environment. 60. Governor can remove a minister (State Assembly) only on
(b) Hydroponic growing uses mineral nutrient solutions. the advice of
to feed the plants in water without soil. (a) Chief Minister (b) Prime Minister
(c) Both (a) and (b). (c) President (d) His own discretion
(d) Neither (a) nor (b). 61. With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled
54. 1. National Income calculated at constant price is called Castes, consider the following statements.
nominal income. 1. It is appointed by the president.
2. National Income calculated at current price is called 2. The commission presents an annual report to parliament.
real income. 3. The commission while investigating any matter has
Which of the above given statement is/are true. all the powers of a civil court.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the above given statements is/are correct.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
55. The writings of the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang who (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 all are correct
(visited India during 7th century) gives good account of 62. In the context of Mahalwari system consider the following
Indian society of that time. In this context. Which of the statements:
following statements is/are correct? 1. It had elements of both Zamindari and Ryotwari system.
1. Patliputra was in a state of decline. 2. It introduced the concept of average rents for different
2. Prayag and Kannauj in the doab had become Politically soil classes.
important. 3. The state share of the revenue was one third of the
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferry and barrier rental value and it was agreed for 30 years.
stations. Select the correct statement/statements using the codes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
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63. Read the following statements with reference to Free (1) National Filaria Control Programme
Movement Regime between Indian and Myammarese citizens, (2) National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
1. It is and arrangement for trans-boundary movement (3) Hathipaon Mukt Bharat Programme
of tribal communities only. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
2. The tribal communities along the border can stay for (a) Only (1)
a week without Visa across the boundary for travel up (b) Only (2)
to 100 km. (c) Only (3)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (d) None of the (1), (2) and (3)
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 71. Consider the following statements.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (1) Estuaries are sharp edged mouth of rivers, devoid of
64. 1. Expenses of the Supreme court are charged on the any deposits.
consolidated fund of India. (2) Usually Estuaries are not fertile.
2. Parliament is authorised to curtail the jurisdiction of (3) Narmada, Tapi and Kaveri rivers form Estuaries
the Supreme court. (4) Rift valleys never witness Estuaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose the incorrect statements.
(a) (1) and (2) (b) (1) and (3)
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) (1), (3) and (4) (d) All are correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above 72. In the “Index of Eight core industries”, which one of the
65. Which of the following SI units had been redefined? following is given the lowest weightage?
1. Ampere 2. Kilogram (a) Coal (b) Electricity
3. Kelvin 4. Second (c) Fertilizer (d) Steel
5. Mole 73. Which of the following Institutions/ministries represents
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Indian Government in the 'International Monetary Fund (IMF)'?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) NITI Aayog
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (b) Ministry of Finance
66. Consider the following: (c) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
(d) Reserve Bank of India
1. Uttarakhand 2. Bihar
74. With reference to “Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative;”
3. Madhya Pradesh 4. West Bengal which of the following stands false?
5. Chhattisgarh (a) It is being implemented by Ministry of Environment,
Villages from which of the above states are participatig in forests and climate change.
Ganga Gram project, (b) It aims to set up small/micro hydel projects, solar
(a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only thermal systems etc. in the Ladakh region.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) The Biaras small Hydro Power Project is the first
67. Which of the Schemes does not come under ministry of project to be commissioned under this initiative.
MSME? (d) None of these
(a) Scheme of fund for regeneration of traditional 75. Consider the following statements with reference to the
industries (SFURTI) Vienna Convention : 1988.
1. It pertains to the protection of the Ozone layer.
(b) PM Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
2. It includes legally binding reduction goals for the use
(c) Launchpad program
of CFCs.
(d) ASPIRE Which of the statements/statements given above is/are correct?
68. Certain organism occur primarily and most abundantly in (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the Ecotone. These are known as (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Niche (b) Phagotrophs 76. Which of the following is not among recommendation of
(c) Edge species (d) None of the above Balwant Rai Mehta Committee:
69. 1. The EVMs were used for the first time in 1998 in (a) Establishment of a three-tier Panchayat.
Assembly elections of Bihar and U.P. (b) Village Panchayat should be directly elected.
2. The EVMs were used for the first time in General (c) Zila Parishad should be the executive body.
elections (entire state) to the Assembly of Goa in 1999. (d) The district collector should be the chairman of the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Zila Parishad.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 77. Which of the following is not true about “Islamic Alliance
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above to fight Terrorism”?
70. Which of the followingis not among the efforts to eradicate (a) It is a Saudi Led Coalition of 40 countries.
the “Elephantiasis” disease in India? (b) It aims to delink Islam from terrorism.
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(c) Iran, Syria and Iraq are part of it. 85. Consider the following statements:
(d) None of these 1. TAPI pipeline is 1814 km long gas pipeline connecting
78. Atmosphere is mainly heated by– Turkey-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India.
(a) Radiation (b) Conduction 2. India and Pakistan will equally share the supplied gas
(c) Insolation (d) Convection through TAPI gas pipeline.
79. Consider the following statements related to chit funds: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is regulated under the CentralAct of chit fundsAct, 1982. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. Chit funds are included in the definition of Non- (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Banking Financial Companies by RBI. 86. Which of the following describes Agri-Udaan appropriately:
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct? (a) To support innovation and entrepreneurship in
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only agriculture.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Steps taken to effectively double farmers income by 2022.
80. Cold deserts are home to highly adaptive, rare endangered (c) To support diversification of agriculture.
fauna. Which of the following species could be found in (d) To develop agricultural exports to their optimum potential.
cold deserts.
87. Consider the following statements with respect toYuva Sahakar-
(1) Chiru Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme:
(2) Brown Bear
1. The scheme is an initiative under Ministry of Youth
(3) Black Necked Crane Affairs and Sports.
(4) Asiatic Wild Cat 2. It is a youth-friendly scheme for attracting them to
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: cooperative business ventures.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only Which of the given statements is/are correct?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
81. Which of the following statements are correct regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Directive Principles of State Policy?
88. With context to Muhafiz, a social security scheme, consider
1. They impose a moral obligation on the state authorities
the following statements:
for their application.
1. It is a social scheme to provide institutionalized so-
2. Public Opinion is the real force behind the application
cio-economic security to workers in the unorganized
of D.P.S.P.
sector in India.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. These schemes will cover accidental, life and disability
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above
insurance besides providing educational scholarships
82. Which of the following factors affect demand in an to the children of to workers in the unorganized sector
economy: in Jammu & Kashmir.
1. Increase in Money Supply Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
2. Repayment of Public Debt
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Cheap Monetary Policy
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Increase in Public expenditure
89. Which one of the following statements about ‘Niryat
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Bandhu Scheme’ is correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(a) It is a scheme for mentoring first generation entrepreneurs
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) It is a scheme for crop protection.
83. Consider the following statements with reference to white tigers.
(c) It is a scheme for the vulnerable section of the society.
1. Bandhavgarh (MP) houses the world's first white tiger
sanctuary. (d) It is a scheme for monitoring rural poor.
2. There are only around 200 white tigers left in the world. 90. Consider the following statements:
Select the correct statement/statements from the codes given 1. Hendra virus (HeV) infection is a rare emerging
below: zoonosis that causes severe and often fatal disease in
both infected horses and humans.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. The natural host of the virus has been identified as being
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus.
84. Assam hills of the Indian sub-continent predominantly 3. Symptoms of HeV infection in humans range from
receives: mild influenza-like illness to fatal respiratory or
(a) Convectional rainfall neurological disease.
(b) Torrential downpour Select the correct answer using the code given below
(c) Orographic rainfall (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Cyclonic rainfall (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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91. Consider the following statements: 96. Which of the following statement is true about Ajanta caves?
1. Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness 1. Ajanta caves were tagged as the UNESCO World
caused by Lassa virus. Heritage Sites in 1983.
2. It is transmitted to humans from contacts with food or 2. Currently these caves are taken care by the Archeo-
household items contaminated with rodent excreta. logical Survey of India.
3. The disease is endemic in the rodent population in 3. The general style of paintings at The Ajanta caves seems
parts of West Africa. to have influenced paintings in Tibet and Srilanka.
Select the correct answer using the code given below Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
92. Which of the statements is correct about GJ 357 d? 97. Regarding the recommendation of Ashok Mehta Committee,
(a) One of the massive asteroids which is expected to hit Consider the following statements:
Earth in 2020 1. The three-tier system of Panchayati-Raj should be
replaced by the two-tier system.
(b) The first potentially habitable world outside our solar
system 2. The state government should not supersede the
Panchayati Raj institution.
(c) A carbonaceous asteroid in the Apollo group discovered
3. Seats for SCs and STs should be reserved on the basis
by the LINEAR Project
of their population.
(d) Only dwarf planet of the inner solar system
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
93. Consider the following pairs (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Name of the Satellites Types of Satellite (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. HysIS Earth Observation 98. Consider the following pairs
2. GSAT-6A Communication Satellites Terms Context Field
Which of the pair given above is/are correct? 1. Close Rate/Ratio Sales
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. 'Libor' Banking
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Banana republic Marketing
94. Consider the following statement about the prominent Which of the pair given above is/are correct?
characteristics of Monsoonal Rainfall in India. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
1. Rainfall is seasonal in character (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
2. It has a declining trend with increasing distance from 99. Consider the following statements with reference to India’s
the sea. ambitious space mission, Gaganyaan
3. The monsoon rains occur in wet spells of few days 1. The first human spacecraft is scheduled to be placed
duration at a time. in orbit by 2022
Select the correct answer using the code given below 2. Two unmanned flights and one manned flight will be
undertaken as part of Gaganyaan Programme
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
3. GSLV Mk-III will be used to carry the orbital module
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 4. The total expenditure will be around `10,000 crore.
95. Consider the following statements with reference to the Use the following codes to select your answer,
National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) (a) 1 , 2 and 3only (b) 2 and 4 only
1. Under this the Government of India has launched
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4
missions in specific areas which include assessment
of the impact of climate change and actions needed to 100. Consider the following Statements:
address climate change 1. Madhya Pradesh is the only Diamond producing state
2. National Solar Mission, National Mission for a Green in India
India are among the 8 missions under this plan 2. Bauxite is the ore which is used in manufacturing of
3. National Water Mission is not among the missions Aluminium.
under the NAPCC 3. POSCO steel plant in Orissa was developed by Korea
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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1. (a) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and was widely used, it was still the language of the
(UNCCD), established in 1994.It acts as the sole learned sections of the population.
legally binding international agreement linking 6. (d) Tectonic plateaux are formed by earth movements
environment and development to sustainable land which cause uplift and are normally of a considerable
management. The convention collaborates closely size and fairly uniform altitude. They include
with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) continental blocks like the Deccan plateau in India
and the United Nations Framework Convention examples of tectonic plateaux are Harz of Germany,
on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to meet complex Tibetan plateau and the Bolivian plateau.
challenges with an integrated approach and the best 7. (a) Lithium-Ion batteries are nearly 100% efficient while
possible use of natural resources. The Conference the efficiency of lead-acid batteries is 70%. Lithium-
of Parties (COP) was established by the Convention ion batteries use a much cleaner technology as
as the supreme decision-making body; it comprises compared to lead-acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries
ratifying governments and regional economic are discharged 100% while it is less than 80% for lead
integration organizations, such as the European acid batteries.
Union. The COP had held fourteen sessions. COP- 8. (c) Dhola-Sadia Bridge is a three-lane bridge stretching
14 recently took place in September 2019 in Greater 9.15 kilometre built over river Lohit, which is a
Noida, India. tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
2. (d) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is 9. (a) Manipuri dance is a purely religious dance form and
working to set up its own centre to monitor space it aims for spiritual experience, also in socio-cultural
about celestial debris that could potentially threaten its events. It has its own specific aesthetics, values,
satellites and other high-value space assets. Keeping conventions and ethics.
this in mind, the Indian Space Agency has set up Manipuri dancers do not wear ankle bells to accentuate
a Directorate of Space Situational Awareness and the beats tapped out by the feet and the dancers feet
Management (SSAM) and recently K Sivan, ISRO never strike the ground hard.
Chairman laid the foundation stone for the Space
10. (d) The policy instruments which obstruct trade are called
Situational Awareness Control Centre in Peenya, barriers to trade. It can be Tariff Barriers or Non-Tariff
Bengaluru. Barriers.
3. (c) The current opinion held by the supreme court that Tariff means the duty on import and export of a goods.
the preamble is a part of the constitution and is in
The major non-tariff barriers are:
consonance with the opinion of the founding fathers
of the constitution. – Quota
However, two things should be noted: – Production Subsidies
– Export Subsidies
1. The preamble is neither a source of power to legislature
nor a prohibition upon the powers of legislature. – Health, Sanitary and Safety regulations
2. It is non-justiciable, that is, its provisions are not – Packaging requirements
enforceable in courts of law. 11. (c) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Biodiversity
4. (c) The Britishers introduced in some crucial changes after Convention is a key document regarding sustainable
development.
1857 revolt in order to avoid such uprising in future.
The British Parliament passed a new Act in 1858 and – Its objective is to develop national strategies for
transfered the powers of the East India company to the the conservation and sustainable use of biological
British crown in order to ensure a more responsible diversity.
management of Indian Affairs. Policies were made – CBD covers biodiversity at all levels: Ecosystem,
to protect landlords and Zamindars and gave them Species and Genetic resources.
security of rights over their lands. – CBD is legally binding: Countries that join it
5. (c) The Dravidian languages are Tamil,Telugu, Kannada (parties) are obliged to implement its provisions.
and Malayalam of which Tamil was the earliest to be 12. (d) All the statements (1), (2) and (3) given in the question
developed for literary purposes. are correct . Five petroleum products viz. Petroleum
India never really had a common language used by crude, motor spirit (petrol), high speed diesel, natural
the masses. Even when sanskrit grew to prominence gas and aviation turbine fuel have temporarily been
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kept out and GST council can decide the date from – WTO is expected to establish a rule-based trading
which they shall be included in GST. regime in which nations cannot place arbitrary
13. (c) Both the statements given in the question are correct. restrictions on trade.
The tigers are monitored in tiger reserves through a – WTO’s purpose is also to enlarge production and
special field protocol (Phase-IV monitoring) which trade of services to ensure optimum utilisation of
involves recording day to day field evidence collating world resources and to protect the environment.
camera trap pictures of tigers. – The WTO agreements cover trade in goods as well
It also uses information technology for improved as services to facilitate international trade (bilateral
surveillance (e-Eye System) using thermal cameras. and multilateral) through removal of tariff as well
as non-tariff barriers and providing greater market
Recently Prime Minister released the report of Tiger-
access to all member countries.
estimation - 2018 on International Tiger Day in July 2019.
22. (d) Tropical rainforests occur near the equator. Tropical
14. (d) The metamorphosis of neutrino is not due to
rainforests are among the most diverse and rich
radioactivity or collision with heavier particles. The communities on the earth. The flora is highly
change is only due to its mass. diversified.
15. (c) Stupa, Vihara and Chaitya are part of Buddhist and The extreme dense vegetation of the tropical rainforests
Jaina Monastic Complexes but the largest number remains vertically stratified with tall trees often
belongs to the Buddhist religion. covered with vines, creepers, lianas.
The great Stupa at Sanchi was built with bricks during The lowest layer is an under-story of trees, shrubs,
the time of Ashoka and later it was covered with stone herbs, like ferns and palms.
and many new additions were made. Soil of tropical rain forest becomes virtually useless for
16. (a) During the proclamation of national emergency, the team agricultural purposes because of high rate of leaching.
of the assembly can be extended by a law of parliament Under growth is restricted in many areas by the lack
for one year at a time (for any length of time). of sunlight at ground level.
However, this extension cannot continue beyond a 23. (c) IUCN red data list highlights the endangered and
period of six months after the emergency has ceased threatened species of Birds.
to operate. – Bonn Convention aims to conserve/protect the
17. (c) Recently RBI listed HDFC as Domestic-systematically migratory species of wild animals.
Important Bank (DSIB). Banks whose assets cross 24. (a) As provided by the constitution, the speaker of the last
2% of the GDP are considered DSIBs. DSIBs are Lok Sabha vacates his office immediately before the
categorized under five buckets. According to these first meeting of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
buckets the banks have to keep aside the Additional Therefore, the president appoints a member of the Lok
Common Equity Tier 1 as a percentage of Risk sabha as the speaker protem. He presides over the first
Weighted Assets (RWAs). sitting of the newly-elected Lok-sabha. His main duty
18. (b) CAG has the mandate to audit accounts related to is to administer oaths to the new members. He also
expenditure from consolidated fund of India, that enables the house to elect the new speaker.
of states and consolidated fund of only those union The vice-president of India is the ex-officio chairman
territories that have a Legislative Assembly (that is of the Rajya sabha.
Delhi and Pondicherry). Unlike the speaker (who is a member of the house), the
– All other statements are correct. chairman is not a member of the House. But like the speaker,
– Besides CAG also audits other corporations and the chairman also cannot vote in the first instance.
bodies when so required by related laws. 25. (b) Mitochondria is a double membranous cellular
19. (c) Chromoplasts and leucoplasts are types of plastids and organelle with inner folded membrane and outer
contain DNA. porous membrane. In addition to various constituents,
it also contains its own DNA and ribosomes.
20. (a) Sehjdharis are those who follow Sikhism but without
being Amritdharis or baptised. They do not adopt 26. (c) The three most recent mountain building movements are
baptismal vows of the Khalsa Panth initiated by Guru 1. Caledonian: It raised mountains of Scandinavia
Gobind Singh. They might be born in Hindu, Sikh or and Scotland and is represented in North America.
other families but follow the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. 2. Hercynian: It raised mountain ranges of the Ural
They perform ceremonies according to Sikh rites. Mountains, the Pennines and Welsh High lands
21. (c) The WTO was founded in 1995 as the successor in Britain, the Harg Mountains in Germany, the
organisation to the General Agreement on Trade and Appalachians in America as well as the high
Tariff (GATT). plateaux of Siberia and China.
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3. Alpine: Young fold mountains ranges were buckled The SLCP includes methane, HFCs, black carbon
up and overthrust on a gigantic scale. Being the (Soot), tropospheric ozone etc.
most recently formed these ranges such as the 33. (c) Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus
Alps, Himalayas, Andes and Rockies. These are as elements and compounds make up 97% of the mass
the loftiest and the most imposing. of our bodies and are more than 95% of the mass of
27. (b) Open prisons refer to the prisons that involve minimum all living organisms.
security and are mainly dependent on the self discipline 34. (d) Bonds basically are debt instruments which help issues
of the inmates. The rules of these prisons are less to get capital while the investors receive fixed income
stringent as compared to the rules the other prisons. in the form of interest.
Rajasthan has as many as 29 open prisons, the highest In case of Green Bonds, the issuer gets capital from
in the country. The prisons at times become self the investors only if the investment (capital) is being
governed by a method commonly known as Bandi raised to fund green projects relating to renewable
Panchayat. Under this, 5 prisons are selected who energy or emission reductions etc.
become members of the panchayat and look into the 35. (a) The compound known as 'Mahanine' which was
administrative functioning of the prison. isolated from curry leaves has been found to inhibit
28. (c) Freedom of religion becomes a matter of political the growth of kala-azar parasite in laboratory mouse.
controversy for many reasons. 36. (a) The congress session of Lahore in 1926 passed the
The constitution has guaranteed the right to propagate resolution declaring Poorna Swaraj to be the congress
one's religion (Art-25). This includes persuading people objective and it also decided that 26 January would
to convert from one religion to another. However the be observed as the independence day. The Madras
session of congress headed by M.A. Ansari passed a
constitution does not allow forcible conversions.
resolution which declared the attainment of complete
It only gives us the right to spread information
independence as the goal of Indian people. In the
about over religion and thus attracts others to it. session of 1928 at Calcutta it passed a resolution
Rights provided under Article-19(1) are not absolute. demanding Dominion status.
The govt. can impose restrictions on the practice of 37. (c) SDR is a reserve created by International Monetary
freedom of religion in order to protect public order, Fund (IMF) to help countries that have Balance of
morality and health. The government can interfere in Payment Problem.
religious matters for rooting out certain social evils. SDR has two dimensions, one it is an exchange rate
29. (d) The maximum current is produced when the angle between system and another it is a loan arrangement.
magnetic field and direction of motion of coil is 90°. As an exchange rate system, the SDR is an average
30. (a) The government can initiate criminal proceedings exchange rate derived from a basket of five currencies
against a sitting or former judge of a superior court viz., US $, Euro, UK Sterling Pound and Japanese Yen
under sub-section (2) of section (3) of the Judges and Chinese renminbi (RMB).
(Protection) Act,1985 if it can produce material As a loan arrangement, the member countries are
evidence to show that a judgement or a judicial entitled to get loan from IMF’s Special Drawing
decision was passed after taking a bribe. Account. It is also known as Paper Gold.
31. (c) Nehru and many other leaders were firm that India 38. (c) The second Indian Factories Act was passed in 1891.
It provided weekly holiday for all workers. Working
would be a socialist society with a strong public sector
hours of women and children were changed but hours
but also with private property and democracy; the
of work for men were still left unregulated.
government would plan for the economy with the private
39. (b) There are six major factors that control the climate
sector being encouraged to be part of the plan effort.
of any place. They are latitude, altitude, pressure and
– The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 and wind system, distance from the sea (continentality),
Directive Principles of The Indian Constitution ocean currents and relief features. Oceans and seas play
reflected this outlook. moderating effect on air temperature. The varying land
– The Industrial Policy 1948 ushered India in to the breeze and sea breeze help the coastal areas to maintain
system of mixed economy. moderate range of climate. Delhi is far away from the
32. (d) It has been estimated that SLCP mitigation has oceans/sea. Therefore Delhi witness continental climate.
the potential to avoid upto 0.6°C of warming by Coastal areas witness Maritime climate while interiors
mid century while aggressive CO2 mitigation in a witness continental climate.
comparable scenario leads to less than half as much 40. (a) 1. Constitution provides for reservation of seats in the
near term reduction in warming. Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for the
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Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes. This provi- practice of marrying on traditional grounds of caste/
sion of reservation has been extended upto 2020. sub-castes. The selected couples are eligible for one-
2. There is no constitutional provision for reservation time incentive of ` 2.5 lakh.
of any kind in the council of states or the upper 50. (c) Word's biggest icebreaker ship 'Sibir' was launched by
house, which has members elected by the State Russia which can break through ice up to 3 m thick.
Assemblies as distinct from the directly elected 'Sibir' is powered by nuclear reactor.
Lok Sabha. 51. (a) Most of the major rivers of the Peninsula such as the
3. Art-330 provides for reservation of SC/STs in Lok Mahanadi the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri
Sabha but no mention of reservation in Rajya Sabha. flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal. These
41. (a) HIPPI is a parallel interface designed to connect rivers make deltas at their Mouths.
supercomputers at higher speeds. – The Tungabhadra, the Koyana, the Ghatprabha, the
42. (b) Missiles developed under the Integrated Guided Musi and the Bhima are some of the tributaries of
Missile Development Programme of DRDO are Nag, the Krishna River. Its drainage basin is shared by
Agni, Trishul, Prithvi and Akash. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
43. (c) In Amensalism one species is harmed, the other is 52. (c) Through 52 Amendment Act: Articles-101, 102, 190
unaffected. For example. A large tree shades a small and 191 were changed. It laid down the process by
which legislators may be disqualified on grounds
plant, retarding the growth of the small plant. The small
of defection. A member of parliament may be
plant has no effect on the large tree.
disqualified if:
44. (a) The electoral college for the election of the vice-
– He/She voluntarily resigns from the party on whose
president is different from that of president in two
ticket he/she has been elected.
respects.
– Does not vote/abstain as per party’s whip.
1. It consists of both elected and nominated members of
the parliament. – If an independent member joins a political party.
A nominated member who was not member of a party
2. It does not include the members of the state legislative
could join a party within 6 months, after that period.
assemblies.
53. (c) Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture, which means
45. (d) In November 1930, the British government convened
growing of plants in a soil less medium or in an aquatic
the First Round Table conference in London to
based environment. It also uses minerals and nutrients
consider the reforms proposed by Simon Commission.
present in the solution of water to feed the plants in
The congress boycotted it. But it was attended by the
water without soil besides Sunlight and Water.
representatives of Indian Princess, Muslim League,
Hindu Mahasabha and some others. 54. (d) The national income at constant price means the total
quantity of all final goods and services produced in a
46. (a) The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan aims to achieve the particular year, multiplied by the price of base year
vision of a ‘Clean India’ by October, 2nd 2019. The (constant price). The national income calculated by
new Manufacturing Policy raises the output target this method is called the real income.
from 16% of GDP to 25% by 2025.
The National Income at current price means the total
47. (d) Types of biotic interaction: quantity of all final goods and services produced in a
Mutualism – Both species benefit. particular year (current price). The national income
Commensalism – One species benefits, the other is calculated by this method is called the nominal
unaffected. Income.
Competition – Both species are harmed by the 55. (d) Hiuen Tsang had come to study in the Buddhist
interaction. university of Nalanda. He spent many years in Harsha's
court and widely travelled in India. His account shows
Predation and Parasitism – One species benefits, the
that Patliputra was in a state of decline. Prayag and
other is harmed.
Kannauj had become more important. The tradesmen
Amensalism – One species is harmed, the other is had to pay at barrier stations.
unaffected. 56. (b) India wants to implement its food security scheme by
Neutralism – There is no net benefit or harm to either providing food entitlements at subsidised rates to 2/3rd
species. of its population. To realize this, the government will
48. (d) Lack of coherent ideology, under standing of colonial have to procure a huge quantity of grains from farmers.
rule and absence of the feelings of modern nationalism The government procures grains at certain MSPs.
were some important causes of the failure of the revolt However, WTO norms under the Agreement on
of 1857. Agriculture may hamper the plan as the rules set a
49. (b) Dr. Ambedkar scheme for social integration through subsidy cap of 10% of the value of production for
Inter-caste marriages aims to counter the Hindu developing countries.
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If India breaches that limit it would create dispute and The commission presents an annual report to the president.
may be dragged to the WTO Disputes Settlement Body. The president places all such reports before the
The ‘Peace clause’ proposed by the WTO general parliament.
secretary offers an interim solution by allowing the
The commission, while investigating any matter or
developing countries to offer subsidies to farmers that
inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a
are currently prohibited under WTO norms. civil court trying a suit.
The clause will restrict other WTO members from 62. (b) In the Mahalwari system, the state share of the revenue
seeking penalties and facilitating the government to
was two- third of the rental value.
procure grains at MSPs and sell them at subsidised
rates through public distribution system (PDS). 63. (a) The Free Movement Regime between India and
Myanmar is an arrangement for movement of tribal
57. (c) Consumption of Electricity (in %) in India (2008–09):
communities residing along the border to move 16 km
Industrial consumption – 37.1% across the border without Visa restrictions.
Domestic consumption – 24.7% 64. (b) The salaries, allowances and pensions of judges and
Agricultural consumption – 20.4% all the administrative expenses of Supreme court are
Commercial consumption – 10.2% charged on consolidated fund of India. Thus they are
Railways – 2.2% non-votable by the parliament.
Others – 5.4% The constitution has guaranteed to the Supreme court,
58. (b)– The minimum support price was announced by the jurisdiction of various kinds and therefore parliament
government of India for the first time in 1966-67 is not authorised to curtail the jurisdiction and powers
for wheat in the wake of the Green Revolution and of the Supreme court.
Extended harvest, to save the farmers from depleting 65. (c) SI definitions of Ampere, Kilogram, Kelvin, and Mole
profits. had been redefined from May 2019. The proposal was
– MSP is the price at which government purchases crops accepted at the 26th General Conference on Weights
from the farmers, whatever may be the price for the crops. & Measures (CGPM) in Versailles.
– The government decides the support price for various 66. (b) Villages from Uttarakhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh,
agricultural commodities after taking into account the Jharkhand and West Bengal are participating in Ganga
following: Gram Project. Ganga Gram Project is an integrated
1. Recommendations of commission for agricultural approach for holistic development of villages situated
costs and prices on the banks of the holy river Ganga with active
2. Views of state governments participation of villagers.
3. Views of ministers 67. (c) E-commerce giant Amazon has launched its global start
4. Other relevant factors up program ‘launchpad’ in India. The program will
59. (b) In its pursuit of social reform, the Brahmo Samaj attacked enable Indian startups to sell their products overseas.
many dogmas and superstitions Prevelant during that 68. (c) Sometimes the number of species and the population
time. It worked for a respectable status for women in density of some of the species is much greater in zone
society, condemned sati , worked for abolition of purdah of ecotones, than either of the adjoining communities.
system discouraged child marriages and polygamy. It This is called edge effect.
denounced polytheism and idol worship. It also discarded The organisms which occur primarily or most
faith in divine avataras. abundantly in this zone are known as edge species.
60. (a) Article 164 contains the principle of individual In the terrestrial ecosystems edge effect is especially
responsibility. It states that the ministers hold office applicable to birds.
during the pleasure of the governor. This means that
69. (b) – In 1989 a provision was made to facilitate the use
the governor can remove a minister at a time when
of Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs) in elections.
the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the
legislative assembly. But, the governor can remove a – The EVMs were used for the first time in 1998 on
minister only on the advice of the chief minister. In experimental basis in selected constituencies in the
case of difference of opinion or dissatisfaction with the elections to the Assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya
performance of a minister, the chief minister can ask Pradesh and Delhi.
him to resign or advice the governor to dismiss him. – The EVMs were used for the first time in the general
By exercising this power, the chief minister can ensure elections (entire state) to the Assembly of Goa in
the realisation of the rule of collective responsibility. 1999.
61. (b) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is 70. (b) The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
appointed by the president by warrant under his hand is a programme for Prevention and control of Vector
and seal. Their conditions of service and tenure of Borne diseases like Malaria, Filariasis, Kala azar,
office are also determined by president. Japenese encephalitis, Dengue and Chikungunya.
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71. (a) Estuaries are sharp edged mouth of rivers, devoid of any 82. (d) Factors Affecting Demand:
deposits. Usually Estuaries do not have fertile lands. 1. Increase in money supply leads to price rise and
Narmada and Tapi rivers form Estuaries. They are in increased consumption.
the regions of high tides. Rift valleys witness Estuaries. 2. The increase in the disposable income leads to
72. (c) Fertilizer production has been given the lowest weight higher spending on the part of households.
are in the Index of eight core industries. 3. Cheap monetary policy means loan availability at
73. (d) The Reserve Bank of India acts as the representative very low interest rate and at easy terms.
of Government of India in the International Monetary 4. The Repayment of public debt borrowed by
Fund (IMF). government to public leaves people with more money.
74. (a) “Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative” is being 83. (c) Both the statements mentioned in the question are true
implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable
with respect to white tigers.
Energy.
Recently a rare 'White Tiger' has been spotted for the
75. (a) The Vienna Convention came into effect in 1988, for
first time in the Nilgiris.
the protection of the ozone layer. It does not include
legally binding reduction goals for the use of CFCs, the White tigers have been put in schedule 1 of Wild Life
main chemical agents causing ozone depletion. These (Protection) Act 1972.
are laid out in the accompanying Montreal Protocol. 84. (c) Unlike convectional rain which is caused by convection
76. (c) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended that currents, orographic/relief rainfall is formed wherever
zila parishad should be the advisory, co-ordinating moist air is forced to ascend a mountain barrier. It is best
and supervisory body. While Ashok Mehta Committee developed on the windward slopes of mountains where
recommended that zila parishad should be the exec- the prevailing moisture- laden winds come from the sea.
utive body and made responsible for planning at the 85. (b) Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI)
district level. gas pipeline is 1,814 Km long gas pipeline. India and
77. (c) Iran, Syria and Iraq are not the part of “Islamic Alliance to Pakistan will equally share the 38 million standard
fight Terrorism.” Doha though part of the group did not cubic metres a day (mmscmd) each of supplied gas
participate in it in the wake of boycott led by Saudi Arabia. through TAPI pipeline.
78. (b) Conduction the atmosphere is mainly heated by 86. (a) The government launched AGRI-UDAAN programme
conduction from the earth. Therefore it can be expected to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in
that places nearer to the earth's surface are warmer agriculture, mentor startups and help them connect
than those higher-up. Thus temperature decreases with with potential investors. The programme helped in
increasing height above sea level. This rate of decrease converting innovative ideas from India’s rural youth
with altitude (lapse rate) is never constant, varying into viable businesses.
from place to place and from season to season.
87. (c) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
79. (c) According to the definition given in the chit fund Act, has launched Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise
1982, a chit fund company is a company which acts/ Support and Innovation Scheme of National
conducts/supervises chits. The scheme of the chit fund
Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). It
companies can be organised or unorganised.
is youth-friendly scheme aimed at attracting youth to
Reserve Bank of India has allowed non-resident cooperative business ventures.
Indians (NRIs) to invest in chit fund to encourage flow
88. (b) The J&K Government (Erstwhile) had launched a
of capital into the country.
major welfare scheme named “Muhafiz” (Guardian),
80. (a) Cold desert is the home for highly adaptive, rare
for the workers in the unorganized sector to provide
endangered fauna, such as Asiatic Ibex, Tibetan Argali,
them institutionalized socio-economic security. Under
Ladakh Uriyal, Bharal, Tibetan Antelope (Chiru),
the scheme around 3 lakh workers registered with
Tibetan Gazelle, Wild Yak, Snow Leopard, Brown
Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction
Bear, Tibetan Wolf, Wild Dog and Tibetan Wild Ass,
Woolly hare, Black Necked Crane etc. Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), were covered
under accidental, life and disability insurance besides
White-footed fox and Asiatic Wildcat are found in
providing educational scholarships to their children.
thar desert, which is a hot desert.
89. (a) Niryat Bandhu Scheme was first introduced in
81. (c) Article-37 makes it clear that Directive Principles are
Oct.2011 by the Director General of foreign trade
fundamental in the governance of the country and it
for international business mentoring first generation
shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles
in making laws. entrepreneurs in International Business enterprises.
Alladi Krishna Swamy Ayyar observed in the 90. (d) Hendra virus (HeV) is a member of the family
constituent Assembly that “No minister responsible Paramyxoviridae and one of two virus species in the
to people can afford to overlook directive principles. genus Henipavirus (the other being Nipah virus). HeV
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was first isolated in 1994 from specimens obtained The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta, considered
during an outbreak of respiratory and neurologic masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, have had a
disease in horses and humans in Hendra, a suburb of considerable artistic influence.
Brisbane, Australia. 97. (d) In December 1977, the Janta Government appointed
91. (d) Lassa fever is a viral infection, primarily transmitted a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the
to humans through contact with food or household chairmanship of Ashok Mehta. It submitted its report
items contaminated with rodent urine, faeces, or blood. in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to
Person-to-person transmission is through direct or revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj
indirect contact with body fluids of an infected person. System in the country.
Prevention of Lassa fever relies on promoting good
community hygiene to keep rats out of the house and 98. (b) LIBOR, the acronym for London Interbank Offer
prevent contamination of food supplies. Rate, is the global reference rate for unsecured short-
term borrowing in the interbank market. The term
92. (b) GJ 357 d is the first potentially habitable world
outside our solar system and could provide Earth- "Banana Republic", Popularly is referred to small
like conditions. It has been discovered by NASA’s Latin American, Caribbean or African countries , that
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and termed as economically depends upon the exports of a limited
a Super-Earth planet. It is located 31 light years away resources (usually fruits, crops), which is dominated
from our solar system, and discovered in 2019. by a rich.
93. (c) HysIS is earth observation satellites launched on 99. (d) India's first manned space flight Gaganyaan is expected
29th November, 2018. GSAT-6A is a Communication to send 3 persons into the space for seven days and
Satellites launched on 29th March 2018. the spacecraft will be placed in a low earth orbit of
94. (d) The Indian summer monsoon typically lasts from 300-400 km. According to the Indian Space Agency
June-September with large areas of western and central ISRO schedule, Gaganyaan Programme will involve
India receiving more than 90% of their total annual two unmanned flights and one manned flight. The first
precipitation during the period, and southern and human spacecraft would be placed in orbit by end
northwestern India receiving 50%-75% of their total of December 2021 or January 2022. A human rated
annual rainfall. Overall, monthly totals average 200- GSLV Mk-lll will be used to carry the orbital module
300 mm over the country as a whole, with the largest which will have necessary provisions for sustaining
values observed during the heart of the monsoon a 3-member crew for the duration of the mission.
season in July and August. The total expenditure will be around `10,000 crore.
95. (a) Government of India has launched 8 missions as This Human spaceflight programme will provide a
part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change unique micro-gravity platform in space for conducting
in specific areas which include assessment of the experiments and test bed for future technologies.
impact of climate change and actions needed to
100. (d) Madhya Pradesh is the only state with a diamond mine
address climate change. The missions are National
in the country as well as in Asia. The Majhgawan mine
Solar Mission, National Mission for a Green India,
at Panna in the Madhya Pradesh is the only source of
National Water Mission, National Mission for
diamonds in Asia producing 30,000 carats every year.
Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Mission on
Sustainable Habitat, National Mission for Sustaining POSCO India Private Limited (commonly POSCO
the Himalayan Ecosystem, National Mission for India or Posco-India) is an Indian subsidiary of Korean
Sustainable Agriculture and National Mission on conglomerate POSCO. Its parent company POSCO
Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change. signed a memorandum of understanding in June 2005
96. (d) Ajanta caves are the set of 29 Buddhist cave temples. with the state government of Odisha to construct a $12
The Caves shaped into the face of a mountain, billion steel plant
appear as a horseshoe around the Wangorah River.