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TEST NO-1
GENERAL STUDIES PAPER- I
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1. With reference to Garo Hills and (d) A combination of concave and
people living there, consider the convex mirror
following statements, 4. Consider the following statements
1. It is one of the earliest places in about Rigveda,
India where agriculture was 1. The oldest Veda is the Rigveda,
practised composed about 3500 years ago.
2. Rice is the main food of Garo 2. The Rigveda includes more than a
people thousand hymns, called sukta or
3. The society is Patrilineal “well-said”. These hymns are in
Which of the above given statements praise of various gods and
is/are correct? goddesses.

Which of the above statement is/ are
(a) 1 and 2 Only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 Only
(b) 2 only
(d) All
(c) Both
2. Consider the following sources of
(d) None
freshwater on earth.
1. Groundwater
5. In the eye donation, which part of
2. Ice caps
the eye is transplanted from the
3. Atmosphere
donor?
4. Fresh water lakes
(a) The whole eye
5. Rivers
(b) Retina
Arrange the following in decreasing
(c) Lens
order of availability of freshwater from
(d) Cornea
The codes given below.
(a) 5>4>3>2>1
6. Which of the following pairs are
(b) 2>1>4>5>3
correctly matched?
(c) 5>3>4>2>1
1. Vellanvagai : land of non-
(d) 2>1>3>4>5
Brahmana peasant proprietors
3. Rear view mirrors used in on two
2. Brahmadeya: land gifted to
wheelers are
temples
(a) Concave mirror
3. Shalabhoga: land for the
(b) Convex mirror
maintenance of a school
(c) Plane mirror
4. Pallichchhandam: land donated 2. The Indian State recognises
to Jaina institutions that wearing a turban is central
5. Devadana: land gifted to to a Sikh’s religious practices
Brahmanas 3. The Indian Constitution grants
the right to religious
Answer using the below given codes communities to set up their
(a) 1,2 and 3 Only own schools and colleges.
(b) 2,3 and 5 Only 4. Government schools cannot
(c) 1,3 and 4 Only promote any one religion
(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5
Which of the statements given above
7. Consider the following statements is/are correct?
1. This region is bound by the (a) 1 and 2
Drakensburg Mountains on the (b) 2,3 and 4
east (c) 1, 2 and 4
2. These are rolling plateaus with (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
varying heights ranging from
600 m to 1100 m. 9. Consider the following Indian
3. Temperatures vary between 5°C festivals
and 10°C and July is the 1. Baisakhi
coldest month. 2. Holi
4. Gold and diamond mining are 3. Diwali
major occupations of people of 4. Nabanya
this region. 5. Bihu
The above statements refer to 6. Pongal
(a) Downs Which of the above festivals are
(b) Pampas associated with harvest season?
(c) Steppes (a) 1,2,3,4 and 5
(d) Velds (b) 1,2,3, and 4
(c) 2,3,4,5 and 6
8. In the context of India, which of the (d) 1,2,3,4,5 and 6
following embodies the concept of
Secularism? 10. Which of the following statements
1. The State cannot interfere in on photosynthesis is correct?
any religious affairs. a. chlorophyll containing cells of
leaves in the presence of
sunlight, use carbon dioxide
and nitrogen to synthesize (b) 2 and 3 Only
carbohydrates (c) 1 and 3 Only
b. The presence of starch in leaves (d) 1,2 and 3
indicates the occurrence of
photosynthesis. 13. Consider the following statements
c. Stomata helps in capture of about nutrients
sunlight to help chlorophyll in 1. Fats give much more energy as
synthesizing food compared to the same amount
d. The leaves have a green of carbohydrates.
pigment called chlorophyll. It 2. Proteins are needed for the
helps leaves to capture carbon growth and repair of our body
dioxide and they are called as building
blocks of body
11. Vetti and Kadamai, whose 3. Vitamins are give much more
reference was found on Chola energy than both fats and
inscriptions are carbohydrates combined
(a) Dance forms Which of the above statements is/are
(b) Famous artists Incorrect?
(c) Kind of taxes (a) 1 and 3 Only
(d) None of the above (b) 1 and 2 Only
(c) 2 and 3 Only
12. Consider the following statements (d) 3 Only
about tides
1. The strong gravitational pull 14. Consider the following statements
exerted by the sun and the about Rhizobium,
moon on the earth’s surface 1. Lives in the roots of gram, peas,
causes the tides. Moong beans and other
2. Neap tides are the highest tides legumes and provides them
3. When the moon is in its first with nitrogen.
and last quarter, the ocean 2. It can take atmospheric
waters get drawn in diagonally nitrogen and convert it into a
opposite directions by the soluble form.
gravitational pull of sun and 3. It can make its own food
earth resulting in neap tides. Which of the above statements is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 Only
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 Only (d) 1,2 and 3
(d) All of the Above
17. According to the Parliamentary
15. Which of the following are form of Government adopted in India,
methods of soil conservation? consider the following statements:
1. Mulching 1. The Parliament in India
2. Contour Barriers Consists of the Prime Minister,
3. Rock Dam the Rajya Sabha and the Lok
4. Inter Cropping Sabha Only.
5. Shelter Belt 2. The Parliament, while in
Choose the correct answer using the session, begins with a question
codes below hour
(a) 1,2 and 4 Only 3. The executive is a group of
(b) 1, 3 and 4 Only persons who work together to
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 Only implement the laws made by
(d) All of the above the Parliament.
Which of the statements is/are
16. Consider the following statements correct?
on Samanta rulers in ancient and (a) 1 and 3
medieval India, (b) 1 and 2
1. The institution is closely (c) 2 and 3
associated with the origin and (d) 1, 2 and 3
growth of feudalism in India.
2. They were expected to bring 18. During the Mahajanapada period,
gifts for their kings or we hear about Kammakaras.
overlords, be present at their Who were these people?
courts and provide them with (a) Watchmen of the forts
military support (b) Slave men and women
3. As Samantas gained power and (c) Watchmen of villages
wealth, they declared (d) Landless agricultural labourers
themselves to be
Mahamandaleshwara 19. Inamgaon is a famous megalith
Which of the statements above is/are site on the river Ghod where ancient
correct? burial grounds have been excavated.
(a) 1 Only The river Ghod is a tributary of
(b) 1 and 2 Only (a) River Bhima
(c) 1 and 3 Only (b) River Godavari
(c) River Krishna 2. Citadels were built to the east
(d) River Narmada of the city on large elevated
20. With reference to Upanishads, regions
consider the following statements Which of the above statements is/are
1. These were part of the early correct?
Vedic texts (a) 1 Only
2. They contain conversations (b) 2 Only
between teachers and students (c) Both
Which of the above statements is/are (d) None
correct?
(a) 1 only 23. Consider the following statements
(b) 2 Only about Mehrgarh
(c) Both 1. It is one of the earliest villages
(d) None that we know about.
2. This site is located in a fertile
21. Consider the following statements plain, near the Bolan Pass,
1. Harappan civilization did not which is one of the most
use gold important routes into Iran.
2. In Harappan cities, crafts made Which of the above statement is/
of copper, bronze, iron and are correct?
silver have been found during (a) 1 only
excavations (b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are (c) Both of Them
Incorrect? (d) None of them
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only 24. Consider the following statements
(c) Both about life expectancy.
(d) None 1. It is the number of years that
an average person can expect
22. With reference to citadels in to live.
Harappa and Mohenjodaro sites, 2. Life expectancies are also used
consider the following statements when determining the value of
1. The Great Bath, found in a life settlement, a life
Mohenjadaro is built in one of insurance policy sold for a cash
these citadels asset.
3. Life expectancy is one of the
factors in measuring the
Human Development Index from the land moves towards the
(HDI) of each nation. sea to complete the cycle. The air
Which of the above statements is/are from the sea is called the Land
correct? breeze.
(a) 1 and 2 Only 2. At night it is exactly the reverse.
(b) 1 and 3 Only The water cools down more slowly
(c) 2 and 3 Only than the land. So, the cool air from
(d) All of the above the land moves towards the sea.
This is called the Sea breeze.
25. With reference to digestion in Which of the above statements is/are
grass-eating animals, consider the incorrect?
following statements: (a) 1 Only
1. They quickly swallow the grass (b) 2 Only
and store it in a separate part (c) Both
of the stomach called rumen (d) None
2. Partially digested food in the
rumen is called cud. 27. Consider the following statements
3. In ruminants, the cellulose of about electric fuses,
the food is digested by the 1. A fuse is a safety device which
action of certain bacteria which prevents damages to electrical
are not present in humans circuits and possible fires.
Which of the statements above is/are 2. If by accident the current
correct? exceeds this safe limit, the
(a) 1 and 2 Only wires may become overheated
(b) 1 and 3 Only and may cause fire. If a proper
(c) 2 and 3 Only fuse is there in the circuit, it
(d) 1, 2 and 3 will blow off and break the
circuit.
26. Consider the following statements 3. The fuse element is made of
about sea breeze and land breeze in zinc, copper, silver, aluminium,
coastal areas or alloys to provide stable and
1. During the day, the land gets predictable characteristics.
heated faster than the water. The Which of the above statements is/are
air over the land becomes hotter correct?
and rises up. The cooler air from (a) 1,2 and 3 Only
the sea rushes in towards the land (b) 1 and 2 Only
to take its place. The warm air (c) 1 and 3 Only
(d) 2 and 3 only wander freely and it was
guarded by the men.
28. Which of the following pairs are 2. If the horse was allowed to pass
correctly matched? without being held, those
1. Seasonal Winds - Monsoon Raja’s had to surrender their
2. Permanent Winds - Westerlies kingdom to the raja conducting
3. Local Winds - Land Breeze sacrifice
Answer using the codes below 3. If the horse was held by other
(a) 1 Only Raja’s, they had to fight the
(b) 1 and 2 Only raja conducting sacrifice.
(c) 1 and 3 Only Which of the above statements is/are
(d) 1,2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 and 2 Only
29. Consider the following statements (b) 2 and 3 Only
about Mountains (c) 1 and 3 Only
1. Block Mountains are created (d) All
when large areas are broken
and displaced vertically. 31. Consider the following statements:
2. The uplifted blocks are termed Assertion (A): The level of sea remains
as graben and the lowered almost the same everywhere.
blocks are called horsts. Reason (R): All the oceans of the world
3. The Aravali range in India is are interconnected with each other.
one of the oldest block In the context of the statements
mountain systems in the world. above, which of these is correct?
Which of the above statements is/are (a) Both A and R are correct and R
correct? is a correct explanation for A.
(a) 1 Only (b) Both A and R are correct and R
(b) 1 and 3 Only is NOT a correct explanation for
(c) 2 and 3 Only A.
(d) All of the above (c) A is correct but R is incorrect.
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
30. With reference to the Ashvamedha
sacrifice ritual of the ancient times, 32. The bodies moving around the
consider the following statements Sun and found between the orbits of
1. A horse belonging to a raja Mars and Jupiter are
conducting Ashvamedha (a) Meteoroids
sacrifice was let loose to (b) Meteorites
(c) Asteroids (d) Newly form autonomous
(d) Comets district in Meghalaya
33. Recently government launched 37. Recently the term NAVIC was in
NAYI MANJIL scheme, which is news, it is,
launched for (a) Indigenously designed Nuclear
(a) Providing house loan to poor Submarine
people at cheaper interest. (b) SOS alert system designed for
(b) Providing financial help to fishermen
persons bellow poverty line (c) India’s indigenous global
(c) Integrated Education and navigation satellite system
Livelihood Initiative for the (d) None of the above
Minority Communities.
(d) Promoting self help group 38. Recently MASALA BONDS were in
news, which of the following
34. India has recently launched statement regarding MASALA bonds
Akashvani Maitree channel for the is/are correct?
listeners from which of the following 1. Masala Bonds are rupee-
neighbouring countries? denominated bonds sold by
(a) Nepal Indian entities in the overseas
(b) Bangladesh market.
(c) Bhutan 2. As of right now, these bonds
(d) Mynamar are being traded at the London
Stock Exchange.
35. Recently SMART VAULT was is 3. Masala bonds were named so
news, which bank has lunched it? by the International Finance
(a) State Bank of India Corporation (IFC), an arm of
(b) HDFC bank the World Bank.
(c) ICICI bank Select correct answer using code given
(d) AXIS bank below.
(a) 1 and 2 Only
36. Recently “KIKIKI HUNA” was in (b) 1 and 3 Only
news, it is (c) 2 and 3 Only
(a) Folk dance from Tripura (d) All of the above
(b) Smallest insect in the world
(c) Name of tribe in Andaman and
Nicobar
39. Cauvery Water dispute appears in (b) 2 Only
news some time, River Cauvery flows (c) Both
in which of the following state/states (d) None
1. Karnataka 42. With reference to the following
2. Kerala pairs,
3. Tamilnadu 1. Beriberi : Weak muscles and
Select correct answer using code given very little energy to work
below. 2. Scurvy : Bones become soft and
(a) 1 and 2 only bent
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. Rickets : Bleeding gums,
(c) 1 and 3 only wounds take longer time to
(d) All of the above heal
4. Gioter : Mental disability in
40. Which of the following are found children
in the South American continent? Which of the above pairs is/are
1. Andes mountain ranges incorrect?
2. Atakama deserts (a) 1 Only
3. Great Victoria desert (b) 1 and 2 only
Choose the correct answer using the (c) 2 and 3 Only
codes below: (d) 2,3 and 4 Only
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 43. With reference to different kinds
(c) 1 and 3 of fibres, consider the following
(d) All of the above statements
1. Jute fibre is obtained from the
41. Consider the statements regarding leaves of the jute plant
gases in the air 2. Wool is also obtained from the
1. When we inhale, we take some hair of rabbits, yak and camels
amount of nitrogen into our lungs and 3. Silk fibre is drawn from the
exhale it. cocoon of silkworm.
2. The concentration of Argon gas in Which of the above statements is/are
atmospheric air is more than correct?
hydrogen, neon and methane (a) 1 Only
combined together (b) 2 and 3 Only
Which of the above statements is/are (c) 1 and 3 Only
correct? (d) 3 Only
(a) 1 Only
44. Consider the following pairs, 2. The crops which are sown in
Species Type of Vegetation the rainy season are called
1. Chir : Thorny Bushes Forests Rabi crops. The rainy season in
2. Babool: Tropical Deciduous India is generally from June to
3. Sundari : Mangrove forests September. Paddy, maize,
Which of the above pairs is/are soybean, groundnut, cotton,
correct? etc., are Rabi crops.
(a) 1 and 2 Only Which of the above statements is/are
(b) 2 and 3 Only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 Only (a) 1 Only
(d) 3 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both
45. Consider the following statements (d) None
about rocks
1. Igneous rocks are also called as 47. Read the below statements
primary rocks. 1. This crop requires moderate
2. Igneous and sedimentary rocks temperature and rainfall during
can change into metamorphic growing season and bright
rocks under great heat and sunshine at the time of harvest.
pressure 2. It thrives best in well drained
3. Sandstone is a metamorphic loamy soil
rock 3. In India it is grown in winter
Which of the above statements is/are To which crop dose above statements
correct? refer?
(a) 1 and 2 Only (a) Cotton
(b) 1 and 3 Only (b) Maize
(c) 2 and 3 Only (c) Wheat
(d) 2 Only (d) Groundnut
46. Consider the following sentences: 48. Consider the following statements
1. The crops grown in the winter about ‘sunrise industries’
season are called kharif crops. 1. These are often characterized
Their time period is generally by a high degree of innovation
from October to March. 2. These may pass from the
Examples of kharif crops are sunrise phase to maturity and,
wheat, gram, pea, mustard and finally, the sunset stage
linseed.
3. A sunrise industry is typically (a) Both A and R are correct and R
characterized by high growth is a correct explanation for A.
rates, numerous start-ups and (b) Both A and R are correct and R
an abundance of venture is NOT a correct explanation for
capital funding. A.
Which of the above statements is/are (c) A is correct but R is incorrect.
correct? (d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
(a) 1 and 2 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only 51. The Grama Bhojaka in ancient
(c) 1,2 and 3 Only villages of Northern India was a
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 (a) Village Watchman
(b) Village priest
49. Consider the following statements (c) Village treasurer
about Buddha (d) Village Headman
1. The Stupa at Bodh Gaya was
built to mark the place where 52. According to the Puranas Vishnu
the Buddha first taught his took the shape of a boar in order to
message. rescue the earth, which had sunk into
2. The Buddha taught that life is water. A magnificent statue of a
full of suffering and special form of Vishnu, the Varaha or
unhappiness. boar is located at
Which of the above statement is/ are Which of the following place?
correct? (a) Ellora caves
(a) 1 only (b) Mount Abu
(b) 2 only (c) Ajanta caves
(c) Both (d) Eran (Madhya Pradesh)
(d) None
53. Consider the following statements
50. Consider the following statements: 1. A great Tamil epic,
Assertion (A): The coastlines of Silappadikaram, is older than
Atlantic Ocean provides ideal location another Tamil epic
for natural harbours and ports. Manimekalai
Reason (R): The coastlines of Atlantic 2. Silappadikaram was composed
Ocean are highly indented and by Sattanar
irregular. Which of the above statements is/are
In the context of the statements Correct?
above, which of these is correct? (a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only Which of the above statements is/are
(c) Both correct?
(d) None (a) 1 and 2Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
54. Which of the following statements (c) 3 Only
is/are correct? (d) 1,2 and 3
1. The warm ocean currents
originate near the equator and 56. Ostriches were found in India
move towards the poles during Palaeolithic age.
2. The cold currents carry water Which site holds the proof of that?
from polar or higher latitudes (a) Deojali hading
to tropical or lower latitudes. (b) Burzhom
3. The areas where a warm and (c) Patne
cold current meet experience (d) None of them
foggy weather making it
difficult for navigation 57. Consider following statements on
4. The Labrador Ocean current is weather
warm current while the Gulf 1. The weather of a place changes
Stream is a cold current. year after year and decades
Answer using the codes below after decades.
(a) 1,2 and 3 Only 2. All changes in the weather are
(b) 1,2 and 4 Only caused by the sun.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 Only 3. The temperature, humidity,
(d) All of the above and other factors are called the
elements of the weather.
55. Consider the following statements Which of the statements above is/are
on atmosphere incorrect?
1. Important feature of (a) 1 Only
stratosphere is that it contains (b) 2 and 3 Only
a layer of ozone gas. (c) All of the above
2. Meteorites burn up in (d) None of the above
mesosphere on entering from
the space. 58. Tax havens are usually
3. Almost all the weather characterized by which of the
phenomena like rainfall, fog following?
and hailstorm occur in 1. Low or nil taxation for
troposphere. foreigners
2. Secrecy regarding wealth and
accounts 61.The Maternity Benefit
3. Not involved in any Double (Amendment) Bill, 2016 passed by
Taxation Avoidance Agreement Rajya Sabha. The Bills gives:
(DTAA) 1. 12 weeks Maternity Benefit
Select the correct answer using the to a 'Commissioning mother'
codes below. and 'Adopting mother'.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Increase Maternity Benefit
(b) 2 and 3 only from 12 weeks to 26 weeks
(c) 1 and 3 only for two surviving children
(d) All of the above and 12 weeks for more than
two children.
59. The name ‘Harappan’ in Harappan 3. Facilitate 'Work from home'
Civilization comes from if such a provision is
(a) The name of the Megaliths used provided by the Employer.
in the cities 4. Mandatory provision of
(b) The name of first city that was Crèche in respect of
discovered establishment having 50 or
(c) The name of the archaeologist more employees.
who first discovered the site Which of the above is/are correct?
(d) The inscription on the coins (a) 1, 2 and 3
used in trade (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
60. Consider the following statements (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
about the status of women in Vedic
period. 62. The Aadi Perukku,a festival in
1. Women did not compose any gratitude to water bodies, is
hymns of the Vedas. celebrated in which state of India?
2. Women did not participate in (a) Tamil Nadu
philosophical and spiritual (b) Kerala
discussions on Upanishads in (c) Chhattisgarh
Royal courts. (d) Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 63. Which of the following
(b) 2 only statement(s) is/are true regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2 Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016?
(d) None
1. Commercial surrogacy will be (c) France
allowed. (d) China
2. Unmarried couples, single
67. Which e-Library has been
parents can have kids through
launched by the Union government for
surrogacy.
divyang?
3. Foreigners and OCI card
holders barred from surrogacy. (a) E-Pustakalaya
4. Only legally wedded couple can (b) Divya Pustakalaya
have kids through surrogacy. (c) Sugamya Pustakalaya
Which of the above is/are correct? (d) Nirvirodh Pustakalaya
(a) 1, 2 and 4
68. Consider the following sentences
(b) 3 and 4
in context of ‘Unified Payment
(c) 1,2 and 4
Interface (UPI)’.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. UPI is a payment system that
64. The Farm festival of Hareli is allows money transfer between
celebrated in which state of India? any two bank accounts by
(a) Punjab using a Smartphone.
(b) Haryana 2. UPI allows a customer to pay
(c) Chhattisgarh directly from a bank account to
(d) Jharkhand different merchants, both
online and offline, without the
65. Quit India 2 from Swaraaj to hassle of typing credit card.
Suraaj” initiative has been launched
Which of the above sentence(s) is/are
to mark the 75th anniversary of Quit
correct?
India Movement, by which state.
(a) Only 1
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Only 2
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Both
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) None of the above
(d) West Bengal
69. Which of the following crops can
66. The world’s first hack-proof
be grown in the Ganga Basin?
quantum communication satellite will
be launched by which country? 1. Maize
2. Wheat
(a) United States
3. Sugarcane
(b) Russia
4. Millets
5. Gram (b) Sun, stars and Magnetic field
(c) Sun, Moon and Magnetic field
Choose the correct answer using the
(d) Stars, Moon and Magnetic field
codes below:
72. When an ant bites, it injects a
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
liquid ‘P’ into the skin. The effect of
(b) 1 and 4 only
the sting can be neutralised by
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
rubbing ‘Q’.
(d) All of the above
What are P and Q respectively?
70. Plants take water from soil in
excess of what they need and then (a) Formic Acid and moist baking
release it by transpiration. What soda
purpose is served by it? (b) Moist baking soda and Formic
Acid
(a) Doing this generates a suction
(c) Formic Acid and Vinegar
pull which helps transport
(d) Moist Baking soda and vinegar
water to greater heights in
plants. 73. Oral Rehydration solution (ORS)
(b) Doing this generates suction can be useful in which of the following
force which keeps off excess diseases?
water going back to roots
1. Diarrhoea
(c) Doing this keeps the leafs
2. Cholera
healthy and be more efficient in
3. Chickengunya
photosynthesis
(d) Doing this keeps the phloem in Choose the correct answer using the
the stems healthier codes below:
71. Some migratory birds travel (a) 1 and 2

thousands of kilometres to escape the (b) 2 and 3
extreme climatic conditions at home. (c) 1 and 3
Then they return back to the same (d) All of the above
place where they started from.
74. Consider the following statements:
Which of the following is a more
1. Algae prepare food by the
complete set of aids that may possibly
process of photosynthesis.
guide them in migration and return
2. Plants can synthesize not
journey?
only carbohydrates but also
(a) Sun, Moon and stars proteins and fats.
3. All plants are autotrophs. 2. Nitrogen
3. Carbon dioxide
Which of these is/are true?
4. Hydrogen
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above (a) 1 , 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3, and 4 only
75. The Space Exploration
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Technologies Corp’ (SpaceX) which
(d) 3 only
launches spacecrafts to International
Space Station, is a/an 78. What can be the consequences of
global warming?
(a) Privately owned company
(b) Subsidiary of NASA 1. Flooding of coastal areas
(c) Autonomous agency under USA 2. Conditions of drought and flood
government may aggravate in certain
(d) None of the above regions of the world.
3. Extinction of some species of
plants and animals
1. All the weather phenomena like 4. Albedo of the earth will
rain, hailstorm, fog etc. happen increase
in the troposphere.
2. Stratosphere is free of clouds.
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3. Temperature increases sharply
with increasing height in (a) 1 and 2 only
thermosphere. (b) All of the above
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of these is/are true?
(d) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only 1. Continental crust is thicker
(d) All of the above than ocean crust.
2. Continental crust is denser
77. Which of the following gases are
than ocean crust.
taken directly by the plants for
3. The main constituents of
making food?
continental crust are Silica and
1. Oxygen Magnesium.
Which of these is/are true? 82. Which of the following is/are
responsible for the formation of ox-
(a) 1 and 2
bow lakes?
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 1. Meandering tendency of the
(d) Only 1 river
2. Sediment load of the river
80. Which of the following statements
3. Potential of the soil/rock to get
is correct regarding anaerobic
eroded
respiration
(a) Anaerobic respiration plays a
codes below:
major role in the global
nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon (a) 1 and 2
cycles. (b) 2 and 3
(b) Including muscles and other (c) 1 and 3
tissues, all the cells in human (d) All of the above
bodies respire only aerobically
83. Deep bores have to be made to
(c) Anaerobic respiration is used
reach mineral deposits that lie at
mainly by eukaryotes that live
great depths. Such mining is called
in environments devoid of
as,
oxygen
(d) All are correct (a) Shaft Mining
(b) Drilling
81. Sedimentary rocks can be directly
(c) Open-cast mining
formed from which of the following?
(d) Quarrying
1. Magma
2. Igneous rocks
3. Metamorphic rocks 1. The Rajya Sabha cannot
initiate legislation, but a bill in
order to become a law is
codes below:
required to be passed through
(a) 1 and 2 the Rajya Sabha.
(b) 2 and 3 2. The members of the Rajya
(c) 1 and 3 Sabha are nominated by the
(d) Only 2 elected members of the
Legislative Assemblies of
various states.
Select the correct code: (c) Both
(d) None
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only 87. Consider the following statements
(c) Both 1 and 2 about latitudes and longitudes
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Unlike parallels of latitude,
85. Consider the following industries all meridians are of equal
length.
1. Cotton textile
2. The equator represents the
2. Food processing
zero degrees latitude.
3. Vegetable products
3. 90 degrees north latitude
4. Leather industries
marks the North Pole and
Which of the above is/are agro based 90 degrees south latitude
industries? marks the South Pole.
4. Arctic Circle is located at
(a) 2 and 3 Only
66½° north of the equator.
(b) 1,2 and 3 Only
5. The Prime Meridian divides
(c) 3 Only
the earth into two equal
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
halves, the Eastern
86. Consider the following statements Hemisphere and the
about solstices Western Hemisphere and its
value is 180° longitude.
1. During summer solstice the
North Pole is inclined towards Which of the statements given above
the sun and the places beyond is/are correct?
the Arctic Circle experience
1. 1,2,3 and 4 Only
continuous daylight for about
2. 1,2,3, and 5 Only
six months
3. 2,3,4 and 5 Only
2. During winter Solstice, it is
4. 1,2,3,4 and 5
winter in the Southern
Hemisphere with shorter days 88. Which of these planets does not
and longer nights. rotate and revolve in the same
direction?
Which of the above statements is/are
correct? (a) Venus
(b) Earth
(a) 1 Only
(c) Jupiter
(b) 2 Only
(d) Pluto
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89. A cooperative organization pools
resources from a group thus (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
benefitting all of its members. In (b) 2 and 5 only
India, which of the following sectors (c) 1, 4 and 5 only
have cooperatives? (d) 4 and 5 only
1. Sugarcane 92. Consider the following statements

2. Milk regarding first-of-its-kind leprosy
3. Banking vaccine developed in India’.
Choose the correct answer using the 1. It was developed by the

codes below: National Institute of
Immunology.
(a) 1 and 2
2. The name of the vaccine is
(b) 2 and 3
Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii
(c) 1 and 3
(MIP).
3. The vaccine to be launched on
90. Coastal places like Kolkata and a pilot basis in five districts in
Mumbai experience a humid and Bihar and Gujarat
moderate weather. Why?
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
(a) Due to their continentality correct?
(b) Due to the flowing of sea and
(a) 1 and 2
land breezes
(b) 1 and 3
(c) Due to their low elevation as
(c) 2 and 3
compared to nearby regions
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Due to the less frequency of
eastern cyclonic disturbances. 93. Read following statement about
NIDHI (National Initiative for
91. In India, tropical evergreen forests
Development and Harnessing
can be found in
Innovations) initiative.
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
1. NIDHI (National Initiative for
2. Sunderbans
Development and Harnessing
3. Laskhadweep
Innovations) is an umbrella
4. Western slope of Western Ghats
programme pioneered by the
5. In the north-Eastern states
Department of Science and 95. Which of the following were NOT
Technology. found in Harappan civilization
2. It works towards nurturing excavations?
knowledge-based and
1. Stone weights
technology-driven ideas and
2. Seals
innovations into successful
3. Jewellery
start-ups.
3. It also aims to provide Select the correct answer using the
technological solutions to the codes below.
pressing needs of the society
(a) 1 and 2 only
and create new avenues for
(b) 3 only
wealth and job creation.
(c) 1 only
4. NIDHI, by design connects and
(d) All were found.
strengthens all the links of the
innovation chain- scouting, 96. ‘Painted Grey ware’ (PGW) culture
sustaining, securing, scaling is related to the
and showcasing.
(a) Indus Valley civilization
Which of the above statement(s)
(b) Middle or Late Vedic period
is/are correct?
(c) Palaeolithic period
(a) 1,2, and 3 only
(d) Bronze age
(b) 1,3,and 4 only
(c) 2,3 and 4 only 97. Consider the following statements:
1. As air gets warmer, its capacity
94. Recently government has to hold moisture increases, if
launched AARAMBH initiative which all other things are constant.
is aimed at. 2. The white trail left by jets is
due to the condensation of
(a) hotline to curb sexual abuse of
moisture from their engines.
children through the Internet
3. Cyclonic rainfall is caused in
(b) A scheme for financial
the meeting of warm and cold
Inclusion.
air.
(c) Providing Free home for to
below poverty line Which of these statements is/are
(d) None of the above. true?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
98. A huge wave called Tsunami can be result of which of the following under the
sea?
1. Volcanic eruptions
2. Earthquake
3. Underwater landslides
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
99. Which of the following features you are likely to come across if you trace the
Ganga river from its origin to its destination (sea)?
1. Plateaus
2. Ox-bow lakes
3. Mountains
4. Deltas
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
100. Consider following statement regarding the State of Telangana.
1. It is 28th State formed in 2014.

2. It only landlocked state in India
3. It shares border with 5 other states.
(a) 1 and 2 only

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

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Which of the above given statements praise of various gods and

is/are correct? goddesses.

71. Some migratory birds travel (a) 1 and 2

1. Sugarcane 92. Consider the following statements

Choose the correct answer using the 1. It was developed by the

Choose the correct answer using the codes below:

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100. Consider following statement regarding the State of Telangana.

1. It is 28th State formed in 2014.

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(a) 1 and 2 only

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