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1. Consider the following statements with regard to Government of India Act 1909
1. It introduced diarchy in provinces.
2. For the first time it provided for the association of Indians with the executive councils of viceroy.
3. It introduced the system of separate electorate by giving communal representation to Muslims.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 1, 3 and 4
b) 3 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) All
a) Mulberry silk
b) Tassar silk
c) Mooga silk
d) Moth silk
4. In Preamble, the ideal of justice–social, economic and political has been take from
a) American revolution
b) Revolution for unification of Germany
c) Russian revolution
d) Meiji restoration
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5. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20
1. It aims at increasing India’s exports in goods and services to 900 billion by 2019-20.
2. Previous reward schemes of goods and services for export have been merged into two schemes-
Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) and Service Export from India Scheme (SEIS).
3. It seeks to raise India’s share in World exports from 2% to 6%.
Select the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of the above
6. Which of the following is not a provision of revised Draft of Indian Financial Code (IFC)?
a) A monetary policy committee headed by the governor of RBI will decide the key policy rates
b) Instead of RBI an independent Debt Management committee will take care of Debt Management.
c) NBFCs will be regulated by RBI
d) A separate consumer agency to set up to protect consumer interest.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above
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9. Consider the following regarding ‘The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill-2015. The bill
seeks to-
1. Amend the definition of Benami transactions.
2. Establish adjudicating authorities and an Appellate Tribunal to deal with benami transactions
3. Specify the penalty for entering into benami transactions
Select the correct option
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
12. Recently a report entitled leveraging urbanisation in south Asia was released by an international bank.
Which of the following bank released the above report?
a) World bank
b) Asian development bank
c) National development bank
d) Asian investment infrastructure bank
13. Consider the following statement with respect to recently launched satellite “ASTROSAT”
1. ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory used for astronomy research
2. It was launched using GSLV launch vehicle
3. USA and Russia are the only two countries that have their own space observatories
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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 2 and 3 only
14. Which of the following states given below doesn’t enjoy special status according to Indian constitution?
a) Assam
b) Bihar
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarkhand
15. Which of the following statements with respect to Planet Mars is correct?
1. Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because of the presence of excess amount of Lithium and
Magnesium
2. Mars moons are called phobos, Titan and Deimos
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
16. A democratic polity is based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty. With regard to this principle,
consider the following
1. Plebiscite
2. Referendum
3. Recall
4. Initiative
Which of the above is/are used in direct democracy?
a) 2, 3 and 4
b) 1 and 2
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All of the above
a) Canopy
b) Crown
c) Sapling
d) Understorey
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18. Which of the following state was first reorganized based on linguistic basis?
a) Karnataka
b) Maharastra
c) Tamil nadu
d) Andra Pradesh
19. The first schedule of the Indian Constitution does not pertains to which one of the following
1. Names of States
2. Names of Union territories
3. Name of the people residing inside the territory of the India
4. Territory that may be acquired by the GOI at any time
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 4
b) 3 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
a) American revolution
b) French revolution
c) Russian revolution
d) None of these
21. According to the Constitution of India, Article 3 authorises the Parliament to reorganise the States. With
this authority, the Parliament can
1. Alter the name of any state
2. Diminish the area of any state
3. Alter the boundaries of any state
4. Increase the area of any state
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 3 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) All the above
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22. Which of the following are the sources of Human Capital Formation?
1. Expenditure on education
2. Expenditure on Health
3. Expenditure on Migration
4. Expenditure incurred on acquiring information regarding labour market.
Select the correct option from the following:
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 and 4
c) 1,2 and 4
d) All of the above
a) It is not compulsory for the farmer to bring his produce to APMC Mandi
b) Exporters, graders, packers etc can buy directly from the farmer.
c) It does not include Contract farming.
d) Prohibits commission agents in any transaction.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) All of the above
25. India’s population growth rate, although high on an absolute scale, has slowed down in past two
decades. Which of the following reasons cannot be attributed to it?
a) Increase in death rate due to TB, dengue, and other infectious diseases.
b) Increase in female literacy rate.
c) Successful family planning schemes in rural areas.
d) Increase in average wedding age.
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a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above.
28. The commitment to equality before law as fundamental rights was declared in
29. In India, the Citizenship Act of 1955 prescribes which of the following ways to acquire citizenship
1. By naturalisation
2. By descent
3. By incorporation of territory
4. By registration
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 4
d) All of the above
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30. Compact Disc exhibit rainbow like phenomenon when seen under sunlight because of
31. Which among following committee most strongly advocated organisation of state on linguistic
homogeneity?
a) S K Dhar
b) JVP committee
c) Pottu Sriramulu
d) Fazl Ali
a) Children of foreign diplomat, born in India, are given dual citizenship so long as the diplomat
continues to be in service in India
b) IFS officer's son if born in India cannot get citizenship in the country where his parent is serving as
Indian diplomat
c) Both
d) None
34. Recently Nangchen Stupa in China was in news for which of the following reasons
1. It is the place where Huen Tsang died
2. It is one of the places on earth where Buddhas relics are found
3. Fa sein delivered his first sermon to people of china after visiting from India
4. This Stupa was constructed by Emperor Ashoka
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 4 only
d) 3 and 4 only
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
e)
f)
36. Recently India, Cambodia signed two MoUs on Tourism & Mekong Ganga Cooperation Initiative. Which
of the following country capital is not involved in Mekong ganga Initiative
a) Bangkok
b) Kaulalumpur
c) Hanoi
d) Nay Pyi Daw
37. Recently world’s longest continental volcanic chain was discovered in which of the following countries
a) Japan
b) Indonesia
c) Phillipines
d) Australia
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39. Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of Government of India Act, 1919?
1. It extended principle of communal representation by providing separate electorates for both Sikhs and
Christians.
2. Introduced provincial autonomy
3. Introduced bicameralism in India
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) None
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 Only
41. The ‘Objective resolution’ passed by Jawaharlal Nehru in the pre-independence era is of historical
importance. Which of the following is correct with regard to the objective resolution?
1. It provided for adequate safeguards for minorities, backward and tribal areas.
2. To proclaim India as an independent sovereign socialist secular republic.
3. Its modified version forms the preamble in the present constitution.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
42. With reference to Charter act 1833, consider the following statements
1. It designated Governor General of Bengal as Viceroy of India.
2. It empowered board of control to supervise and direct all operations of civil and military government.
3. It ended activities of East India company as a commercial body.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 3 Only
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b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 Only
43. Which of the following parts of a plant take part in sexual reproduction?
1. Flower
2. Fruit
3. Seed
4. Branch
Choose the correct answer from below.
a) 1 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 4
44. Which of the following are the features of Parliamentary form of government in India?
1. Dissolution of upper house.
2. Moral responsibility of executive to legislature.
3. Majority party rule.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 Only
c) 3 Only
d) 2 and 3
45. Which of the following is/are list of fundamental duties contained in part IVA of Indian constitution
1. To safeguard public property and abjure violence
2. To prevent slaughtering of cows.
3. To pay income tax regularly without any avoidance.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
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46. Which of the following language[s] is/are not in the list of languages contained in the Eighth schedule of
Indian constitution?
1. English
2. Pali
3. Sindhi
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 2 Only
b) 3 Only
c) 1 and 2
d) 1 Only
47. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Schedule 8 of Indian constitution? The list
of languages also includes
1. Classical languages
2. Official language
3. National language
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 Only
a) 1 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 4 only
d) 1 only
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a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
51. consider the following regarding Payment Banks: Select the incorrect option from the above.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above
a) It refers to sale and purchase of shares by leaking price sensitive unpublished information.
b) It refers to a sale of products at factory outlet on cheaper price.
c) It refers to selling of products by one country in another country, under the market price to capture the
market.
d) It refers to direct buying of agricultural product from the farms.
54. Consider the following regarding Shram Suvidha Portal: Which of the above is not included in Shram
Suvidha Portal?
a) Unique labour identification number.
b) Filing of self certified single online return by Industries
c) Transparent labour inspection scheme via computerized system.
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55. Recently a landmark scheme for social security was launched by name Atal Pension Yojna. Which of the
following points are true about the scheme?
1. It will guarantee a monthly pension of Rs 1000-10,000.
2. For every contribution made in pension fund, government will contribute an equal amount, with upper
cap of Rs 1000.
3. The scheme targets the unorganised sector.
Select the correct option
a) Where part of the labor force is either left without work or is working in a redundant manner where
worker productivity is essentially zero.
b) Those workers those are highly skilled but working in low paying jobs, workers that are highly skilled
but work in low skill jobs and part-time workers that would prefer to be full-time.
c) When people who are out of work are not counted in official unemployment statistics for a variety of
reasons.
d) When people are without work and actively seeking work.
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60. “To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India” has been provided in which of the
following of Indian constitution
a) Preamble
b) Directive principles of state policy
c) Fundamental rights
d) Fundamental duties
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
65. A democratic polity is based on the doctrine of popular sovereignty. With regard to this principle,
consider the following
1. Plebiscite
2. Referendum
3. Recall
4. Initiative
Which of the above is/are used in direct democracy?
a) 2, 3 and 4
b) 1 and 2
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All of the above
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67. The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest written Constitution and a borrowed one. In this context answer
the following
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
70. The Constitution of India provides for a federal system of Government in India. But certain federal
features have a unitary bias. Which of the following features does not provide a unitary shade to the
Indian system?
a) Integrated Judiciary
b) Emergency provisions
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c) Appointment of Governor
d) Division of powers
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All of the above
72. As per Census 2011 data, which is the most populated metro city in India?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Kolkata
73. For a place, to be called a town, according to Indian Census, which of the following conditions is not
required.
a) Smuggling of drugs
b) Increase in solar power
c) Oil seed production
d) Jaundice outbreak
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None of the above
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
a) Ozone in stratosphere acts as a protective layer while ozone in lower atmosphere acts as a pollutant
b) Ozone hole has been found only at lower latitudes.
c) Montreal protocol has been adopted to ban ozone depleting substances.
d) UV radiations can be harmful to living tissues.
79. In Indian Five year plan periods, the Rolling Plan refers to
a) A new Five Year plan that was introduced by the Congress government in 1980
b) A New Plan introduced by the Janata government and subsequently rejected by the Congress
government
c) A two year interim plan introduced during the emergency period
d) None of the above
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80. Consider the following statements about the impact of taxes on the economy of India?
1. It indirectly affects the level of investment in the economy.
2. Tweaking taxes can be counter-inflationary.
3. It has not effect on the foreign investments in the economy.
Which of these is/are true?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
81. The Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2012 intends to regulate and
develop the MFIs sector. Who can be the potential beneficiaries if it becomes a law?
1. Small and Marginal farmers
2. Self-Help Groups
3. MFIs
4. Local money lenders
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1,2 and 3
d) All of the above
82. Which of the following ethnic minority community of Nepal is protesting for amendments in newly formed
constitution of Nepal adopted in September?
a) Khas-Chhetri
b) Tamang
c) Newars
d) Madhesi
a) Vinegar
b) Lime water
c) Turmeric
d) Baking soda
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84. Consider the following statements with respect to recently developed Hybrid Vaccum toilets
1. The vacuum toilet evacuates its discharge into a biodigester tank that is fitted underneath the coach.
2. The biodegester tank contains aerobic bacteria that convert human fecal matter into water and small
amount of gases before discharging the same on the ground or track.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
86. Which of the following keyword was not present in the original text of Preamble?
a) Sovereign
b) Justice
c) Socialist
d) Fraternity
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87. Many of the sectoral schemes of the Government converge in ‘Smart Cities’. Consider the following
1. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
2. Swachh Bharat Mission
3. Digital India
4. Indira Awas Yojana
5. INSPIRE Programme
Which of the above schemes of GoI converge in Smart Cities?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 5
d) All
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above
89. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
1. The Preamble is a source of power to the legislature
2. Preamble is a part of the Constitution
3. Preamble cannot be amended
4. It is non-justiciable, or it is not enforceable in courts of law.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 2 and 4
b) 2 only
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4
90. Cellulose-rich food substances are good source of roughage in human beings because
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91. With reference to Schedule 9 of the Indian constitution, consider the following
1. It consists of provisions relating to disqualification of members of parliament and state legislature on
ground of defection.
2. It was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
3. The provisions under this schedule is subjected to Judicial Review
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 Only
d) None
92. In which of the following ways a person can lose his citizenship of India immediately, during a war in
which India is engaged?
1. Renunciation
2. Termination
3. Deprivation
4. Naturalization
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1, 2, 3 only
b) 3 only
c) 2, 3 only
d) All
93. With regard to Government of India Act 1935, consider the following statements
1. It introduced diarchy in provinces
2. The act divided the powers between the Centre under two lists namely federal list and provincial list.
3. It introduced bicameralism in the provinces
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 Only
c) 2 and 3
d) None
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95. When water and nutrients are available, algae grow and multiply rapidly by?
a) Fragmentation
b) Eutrophication
c) Pollination
d) Budding
a) 2 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2
a) 1 and 2
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3
99. When the soil is too basic, plants do not grow well in it. To improve its quality what must be added to the
soil?
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a) Organic matter
b) Quick lime
c) Slaked lime
d) Calamine solution
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