Q.

In recent times, the Digital Signatures have become of immense value in internet
related communications. What is / are uses of the Digital
signature?
1. By using digital signature, a sender cannot deny a message which he / she has sent to
a receiver
2. Digital signature can be used a legal proof to ensure that the message was sent by
certain sender
3. Digital signature is used for safe communication between two computers of a closed
network
4. Digital signatures are required to send all email messages
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 is correct [B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 1, 2 & 3
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Q. A watch which gains uniformly is 2 minutes low at noon on Monday and is 4 min. 48
sec fast at 2 p.m. on the following Monday. When was it correct?
A.2 p.m. on Tuesday
Friday

B.2 p.m. on Wednesday

C.3 p.m. on Thursday

D.1 p.m. on

The right answer is B: Time from 12 p.m. on Monday to 2 p.m. on the following Monday = 7 days 2 hours = 170
hours.
The watch gains (2 + 4.4/5)min. or 34/5 min. in 170 hrs.
Now, 34/5 min. are gained in 170 hrs.
2 min. are gained in 170 x(5/34)x 2 hrs= 50 hrs.
Watch is correct 2 days 2 hrs. after 12 p.m. on Monday i.e., it will be correct at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Note that
4.48 sec are converted into minutes i.e 4.48/60 sec i.e 4.4/5minutes

Q. Which of the following is/ are the primary criteria to select a site for Biosphere Reserve
in India?
1. Minimum one protected mammal species of indigenous variety
2. Suitability for Research
3. Traditional tribal living
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]Only 2
[D]1, 2 & 3

Q. Consider the following statements about the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill
2014.
1. According to the bill educational institutions funded and recognized will
have to provide inclusive education for children with disability.
2. The Bill provides that Disability Certificate to be valid across the country.
3. The Bill provides for the constitution of a National Commission for Persons with
Disabilities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3 (d) All 1, 2 & 3

Q.The temples constructed at Khajuraho in India are:

1. Jain temples
2. Vaishnavite Temples
3. Saivite Temples
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
A.Only 1 & 3
C.1, 2 & 3

B.Only 2 & 3
D. Only 1 & 2

Q. Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha have to vacate their offices if __:
1. The President is of the belief that the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
must vacate their offices
2. The Ruling party has lost the confidence in the House and now a new party has claimed
to form Government in center
3. Lok Sabha is just dissolved
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]1 Only
[B]2 Only
[C]1 or 3 only [D]None of them
[E] Only 3

Q.Gandhiji's first major struggle in the country was staged on the soil of Champaran
district in Bihar in 1917 in connection with indigo plantation. Who was largely
instrumental in persuading Gandhiji to visit Champaran and lead the struggle over there?
[A]Rajendra Prasad
[C]Dharnidhar

[B]Raj Kumar Shukla

[D]Shambhu Sarana

Q.The first documented evidence of untouchability in ancient India comes from which
among the following periods?
[A] Maurya Period
[C] Gupta Era

[B] Shunga Period

[D] Times after reign of Harsha

Q.With reference to the State Legislative Council in India, which among the following
statements is / are correct?
1. The Legislative Council is a continuing House & two-third of the members retire in two
years
2. Members of local bodies elect one-third of the total number of members of the
legislative council
3. If a state legislative council is to be created or abolished , a resolution to that effect is to
be first passed by the State legislature by a two-third majority.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3

Q. The Wavell Plan offered that:

1. A new Executive Council was to be formed at the Centre in which all but the Viceroy
and the Commander in Chief will be Indians.
2. This executive council was for the time being till a new permanent constitution could be
agreed upon and come to force.
3. All portfolios except the Defense would be held by the Indian Members
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3

Q. Which state has been awarded best e-Panchayat state in 2015 on national Panchayati
Raj diwas?
1.Karnataka
3.Assam

2. Kerala
4.Rajasthan

Choose the correct option from given below list?

A. Only 1
B. 2 & 3
C. All the above D. Only 3
E. None of the above.

Q. Consider the following statements.

1. A biodiversity hotspot is a region with a high number of endemic species.
2. The concept of biodiversity hot-spots was originated by Norman Myers.
3. Hotspots are formally recognized or governed areas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) All of the above

Q. Which of these are the features of Indo-Islamic architecture, but not

Hindu architecture?
1. utilisation of kiosks (chhatris)
2. tall towers (minars)
3. half-domed double portals
4. human worship in decorations and embroidery
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) All of the above

Q.The Red Data Book released by the IUCN classifies species into 9 categories. Below are
given three such categories. Which of them are correctly matched with their definitions?
1.Critically endangered (CR) High risk of endangerment in the wild.
2.Endangered (EN) High risk of extinction in the wild.
3.Vulnerable (VU) Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
a) Only 1 & 2
b) Only 2
c) Only 1
d) Only 2 & 3

Q.Some desert plants like Opuntia, have no leaves they are reduced to spinesand the
photosynthetic function is taken over by
1. Thorns
3.Roots

2.Stems
4.None of the above