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5 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
1 For the purpose of the Scheduled Tribes and
Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of
Forest
Rights) Act, 2006:
1. "Community forest resource" means all
customary forest land in the vicinity of the tribal
belts
except reserved forests, protected forests and
National parks.
2. "Critical wildlife habitat" means such areas of
National Parks and Sanctuaries specifically and
clearly intended for wildlife conservation as
notified by the Central government.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
2 Which of these is the final authority to approve
a merger of the State bank of India with its
subsidiaries?
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Union Cabinet
D. Parliament of India and President
3 In the Indian tradition, a year is divided into six
two-monthly seasons. Which of the following
months in
this system would correspond to the Winter
season (Hemanta and Shishira)?
A. Margashirsha to Phalguna
B. Chaitra to Asadha
C. Sravana to Kartik
D. Bhadra to Asvina
4 With regards to the 1937 provincial elections,
consider the following statements.
1. This was the first time that elections to the
provincial legislatures were held.
2. Majority of population had the right to vote.
3. The Indian National Congress (INC) won
absolute majority of seats in all the provinces.
4. The All India Muslim League failed to win even
a single seat in the North West Frontier Province
(NWFP).
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 4 only
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are identified, officially, by which of the following
characteristics?
1. Geographical isolation
2. Pre-agriculture level of technology
3. Clan size in social structures
4. Stagnant or declining population
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
6 The International Space Station is a large
spacecraft in orbit around Earth. It serves as a
home where
crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live. It orbits
Earth at an average altitude of approximately
A. 250 miles
B. 2500 miles
C. 25,000 miles
D. 250,000 miles
7 Most parts of India do not get rainfall in the
Winter season, with some of the exceptions of
1. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
2. Tamil Nadu Coast and South-east Kerala
3. Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only
8 The World Food Summit (WFS) is convened by
A. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
B. United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP)
C. World Economic Forum
D. International Food Policy Research Institute
(IFPRI)
9 Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) have
which of the following objectives?
1. To provide quality middle and high level
education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in
remote areas
2. To enable them to avail of reservation in high
and professional educational courses and as jobs
in
government and public and private sectors
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only The criteria for declaring any area as a
C. Both 1 and 2 “Scheduled Area” (as under the Fifth Schedule)
D. None 1. Include Low literacy rates and Economic
backwardness of the area in consideration
11 What do you understand by the “original 2. Have been spelt out in the Constitution of India
jurisdiction” of the Supreme Court (SC)? Which of the above is/are correct?
1. SC holds this power exclusively. A. 1 only
2. Citizens may approach the SC directly without B. 2 only
necessarily going through appeals from lower C. Both 1 and 2
courts. D. None
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only 16 Consider the following statements about the
B. 2 only role
C. Both 1 and 2 of Mahatma Gandhi and his comrades in
D. None promoting
the national movement.
12 Implementation of the scheme “Mechanism for 1. A series of “Praja Mandals” were established
marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) to promote the nationalist creed in the princely
through states.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Development 2. Gandhiji encouraged the communication of the
of Value Chain for MFP” is done for which of the nationalist message in English language, rather
following items? than
1. Sal leaves Hindi or mother tongue, to make the message
2. Lac accessible to all.
3. Wild Honey 3. Provincial committees of the Congress were
Select the correct answer using the codes below. based on the administrative divisions (states)
A. 1 only carved by
B. 2 and 3 only British India; a linguistic basis was avoided to
C. 1, 2 and 3 curb regional tendencies.
D. 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
14 The Rights identified under the Forest Rights B. 2 and 3 only
Act, 2005, which secure individual or community C. 1 and 3 only
tenure or both, of forest dwelling Scheduled D. 1, 2 and 3
Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers, are
1. Right to hold and live in the forest land under 17 There are no Integrated Tribal Plan
the individual or common occupation for Development Projects (ITDPs) in the state of
habitation or Tripura. This is
for self-cultivation for livelihood because
2. Rights for conversion of Pattas or leases or 1. There are no Tribal Autonomous District
grants issued by any local authority or any State Councils in Tripura.
Government on forest lands to titles 2. Provisions of Sixth Schedule have not been
3. Right of access to biodiversity and community extended to Tripura.
right to intellectual property and traditional Which of the above is/are correct?
knowledge related to biodiversity and cultural A. 1 only
diversity B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes below. C. Both 1 and 2
A. 1, 2 and 3 D. None
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only 18 Consider the following statements.
D. 1 and 3 only 1. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
(KPCS) outlines the rules that govern the trade in
15 Consider the following statements. rough diamonds.
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2. “Conflict Diamonds” means rough diamonds
used by rebel movements or their allies to finance
conflict aimed at undermining legitimate
governments.
3. Conflict Diamonds find mention in the United
Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
19 Based on the normal onset of monsoon, which
of these cities would monsoon hit the latest?
A. Mumbai
B. Jaipur
C. Bhubneshwar
D. Patna
21 The main objective of the standing committees
is to secure greater financial accountability of the
Executive to the Legislature. Consider the
following about them.
1. Such committees consist of members from Lok
Sabha alone.
2. A minister is not eligible to be nominated as a
member of any of the standing committees.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
22 The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the
Monsoon season mainly because of
1. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the
Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon.
2. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian
Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
23 The Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) is the
line that divides current positions of
A. Indian and Chinese troops in the North-east
Frontier region
B. Chinese and Pakistani troops in the Xinjiang
region
C. Indian and Pakistani troops in the Siachen
Glacier region
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D. Indian and Pakistani troops in the Kargil
region
24 Consider the following statements.
1. The list of Scheduled Tribes are notified for
each State or Union Territory and are valid only
within
the jurisdiction of that State or Union Territory
and not outside.
2. The constitution does not provide for the
specification of tribes or tribal communities or
parts of or
groups within tribes or tribal communities.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
25 Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) are those
which
1. Use Thorium as fuel
2. Are setup only in Special Economic Zones
(SEZs)
3. Have a capacity of 10 GW or above
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None of the above
26 Which of these regions of India would be
classified as “Bwhw – Semi-arid steppe climate”
under
Koeppen Classification system?
A. West coast of India - south of Goa
B. North-western Gujarat
C. Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu
D. Arunachal Pradesh
27 Consider the following about the Charter Act
of 1833 which was an important step towards
centralisation and administrative reforms in
British India.
1. It deprived the Governor-General of India of
his legislative powers and vested it in a
nominated
assembly.
2. It provided for reservation of Indians in the
covenanted civil services.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
28 Consider the following statements.
1. Godavari river rises from the slopes of Western
Ghats.
2. The drainage basin of Mahanadi is shared by
Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha and Madhya
Pradesh.
3. Tungabhadra, Koyana and Musi are the
tributaries of Krishna river.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
29 The Balance of Payments (BoP) consist of
which of the following items?
1. Annual FDI and FII received
2. Imports and exports
3. Any borrowing of the Government of India
from abroad
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
30 Consider the following statements.
1. The state that hosts the largest ST population
in India is Chattisgarh.
2. The state that has the largest percentage of
tribal population as against the general
population of
the state is Mizoram.
3. The Union Territory that has the largest
percentage of tribal population as against the
general
population of the state is Daman and Diu.
4. The only states that do not have any notified
ST population are Punjab and Haryana.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 3 only
31 Which of these events happened were
contemporary to the partition of India in 1947?
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1. Annexation of Goa by India
2. Integration of Hyderabad (princely state) in
India
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
32 Consider the following statements.
1. Pulses are rich in bioactive compounds such as
anti-oxidants.
2. Pulse production contributes to higher green
house gas emissions than animal protein
production,
per unit of production.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
33 Arrange the following events in chronological
order:
1. The Muslim League moves a resolution at
Lahore demanding a measure of autonomy for
the
Muslim-majority areas
2. The British Cabinet sends a three-member
Cabinet Mission to Delhi
3. The Muslim League decides on “Direct Action”
for winning Pakistan
4. Congress ministries come to power in some
provinces of British India
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1243
B. 1423
C. 4123
D. 1342
34 The Menaka case (1978) is famously known for
A. Wider interpretation of the Article 21
B. Judicious rebalancing of fundamental rights
and directive principles
C. Evolution of the ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine
D. Clarifying the provisions related to President’s
rule
35 Consider the following statements.
1. Tribes Advisory Councils (TAC) have been
constituted in Scheduled Area States (as under
fifth
schedule) based on constitutional provisions.
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2. It shall be the duty of the Tribes Advisory 40 With reference to the determination of the
Council to advise on such matters pertaining to Minimum Support Price for Forest Produce (for
the marketing
welfare and advancement of the Scheduled purposes)
Tribes in the State as may be referred to them by 1. The State government can fix MSP
the independently from the Government of India
Governor. (GoI) at any
Which of the above is/are correct? desirable level warranted by the economic
A. 1 only conditions of the tribals of the state.
B. 2 only 2. If a State fixes its MSP higher than the MSP
C. Both 1 and 2 declared by the GOl and sale price/proceeds fall
D. None below
that, then difference between the State MSP and
36 Consider the following about the National MSP declared by GOI will be borne by the
Anthem and National Song of India. concerned State Government only.
1. The National Anthem of India was first sung at Which of the above is/are correct?
the Calcutta Session of the Indian National A. 1 only
Congress. B. 2 only
2. The National Song was first sung at the 1930 C. Both 1 and 2
Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress. D. None
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only 41 Asurs, Birhor and Birjia are the Particularly
B. 2 only Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of which of the
C. Both 1 and 2 following states?
D. None of the above A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Odisha
37 Consider the following about Cyber appellate C. Jharkhand
tribunal, India. D. Madhya Pradesh
1. It has been established under the Information
Technology Act, 2000. 42 The Soyuz (SAW-yooz) was in news recently.
2. It is not bound by the Civil Procedure Code and Soyuz is instrumental in providing
guided by the principles of natural justice. A. Accurate weather reports
Which of the above is/are correct? B. Transportation to the International Space
A. 1 only Station
B. 2 only C. Navigational services
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Remote Internet Services
D. None
43 Consider the following statements about
38 The first Satyagrahi to start Individual Trans-Fatty Acids (TFAs) in our foods.
Satyagraha on the behest of Gandhiji was Assertion (A): TFAs pose a higher risk of heart
A. Motilal Nehru disease than saturated fats.
B. Vinoba Bhave Reason (R): While saturated fats raise total
C. Sardar Patel cholesterol levels, TFAs not only raise total
D. Acharya Kriplani cholesterol
levels but also reduce the good cholesterol (HDL)
39 A Speaker Pro Tem is – HDL helps to protect us against heart disease.
A. Elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst the In the context of the above, which of these is
members of the house. correct?
B. Appointed by the President A. A is correct, and R is an appropriate
C. Nominated by the former Speaker explanation of A.
D. None of the above is correct. B. A is correct, but R is not an appropriate
explanation of A.
C. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
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D. Both A and R are incorrect. C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
44 At present over hundred districts in 10 States
have been identified by the Government of India 49 Consider the following statements about the
as Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).
Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts in 1. The CVF was formed to increase the
the country. Which of the following are NOT accountability of industrialized nations for the
among consequences of
those districts? global climate change.
A. Bastar, Guntur, Ramgarh 2. India and China both are members of CVF.
B. Mirzapur, Bankura, Jehanabad 3. It was founded by the consortium of Small
C. Warangal, Hazaribagh, Nalanda Islands Developing States (SIDS).
D. Jamshedpur, Chittor, Kanchipuram Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
45 Which of the following Indian festivals is on B. 2 and 3 only
the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List? C. None of the above
A. Hornbill Festival D. 1 only
B. Kumbh Mela
C. Bihu Festival
D. Pushkar Mela 50 Consider the following statements.
1. Sea of Azov lies in Eastern Europe.
46 Consider the following with reference to the 2. Kerch Strait is the only connection between
University Grants Commission (UGC) and All the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
India Which of the above is/are correct?
Council for Technical Education (AICTE). A. 1 only
1. Both of them are statutory bodies. B. 2 only
2. Both of them are under the Ministry of Human C. Both 1 and 2
Resource Development (MHRD). D. None
3. Both of them have the authority to enforce any
sanctions on colleges affiliated with the 51 Consider the following statements.
universities 1. Total area under coral reefs is lesser than the
regulated by them. total area under forests on land.
Select the correct answer using the codes below. 2. Coral reefs are not found beyond the
A. 1 and 2 only temperate regions.
B. 1 and 3 only Which of the above is/are correct?
C. 2 only A. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
47 The Global Wage Report 2018-19 was D. None
published by
A. World Economic Forum 52 A debt-GDP ratio that is higher than 100% may
B. The International Labour Organization (ILO) lead to
C. World Bank 1. Faster growth of the economy
D. Oxfam International 2. High tax burden in future
Which of the above is/are correct?
48 Artificial Food fortification can help tackle A. 1 only
which of the following? B. 2 only
1. Increase low yield of cereal crops on arid and C. Both 1 and 2
semi-arid lands D. None
2. Prevent micronutrient deficiencies
Which of the above is/are correct? 53 Consider the following statements.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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1. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes D. Lakshadweep
immediately into effect after the dissolution of
Lok 58 The term “Cooperatives” or “Cooperative
Sabha. Societies” can be found in which part of the
2. After the general elections are complete, Constitution?
President of India issues the notification for the A. Part III – Fundamental Rights
due B. Part IV – Directive Principles of State Policy
constitution of the Lok Sabha. C. Part IVA – Fundamental Duties
Which of the above is/are correct? D. Both (a) and (b)
A. 1 only
B. 2 only 59 World’s largest riverine island is formed by
C. Both 1 and 2 which of the following rivers?
D. None A. Godavari
B. Ganges
54 Which of these is NOT a factor that is driving C. Brahmaputra
the demand for renewable energy in India? D. Cauvery
A. Ease of access of renewable sources in remote
and rural regions 60 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) includes
B. India’s commitments towards mitigating A. Patents and trademarks
anthropogenic climate change B. Trademarks, patents, geographical indications
C. Growing shortage of conventional sources of and industrial designs
energy amidst rising demand C. Innovation copyrights and plant variety
D. Far lower cost of harnessing renewables than protection only
traditional sources of energy D. Circuit Designs, copyrights and industrial
designs only
55 If you and your other three friends are staying
for a work assignment in each of the following 61 Who among the following forms part of the
regions, selection committee that recommends
between June-August, and use a rain gauge to appointment of the
measure the amount of rainfall, the one recording Central Information Commissioner (CIC) and
the other members?
highest amount of rainfall would be in A. Chief Justice of India
A. NCT Delhi B. Speaker, Lok Sabha
B. Northern Ganges plains C. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
C. Deccan Plateau D. Both (b) and (c)
D. Hills of Meghalaya
62 India’s only live volcano can be found in
56 In the transaction of business and proceedings A. Lakshadweep
of Supreme Court, the use of English for official B. Sundarbans
purposes is C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A. Merely a Convention from the Colonial Era and D. Gulf of Kutch
not a mandatory requirement
B. Part of the executive fiat issued from time to 63 Creation of Social Infrastructure includes
time by the Central Government 1. Spending on health and education of
C. A Constitutional requirement enforced by a population
Parliamentary statue 2. Investment on imparting skill development
D. A rule made by the Courts 3. Ensuring the rights of underprivileged sections
of society
57 The major Tribes in which of these states/UTs Select the correct answer using the codes below.
have zero or near zero literacy rates? A. 1 and 2 only
A. Rajasthan B. 1, 2 and 3
B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands C. 2 and 3 only
C. Andhra Pradesh D. 1 and 3 only
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3. Indonesia
64 If you travel across Nagaland, you are likely to 4. Bhutan
come across which of the following tribes? 5. Nepal
1. Kuki Select the correct answer using the codes below.
2. Garo A. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
3. Mikir B. 3 and 4 only
4. Kachari C. 1, 4 and 5 only
Select the correct answer using the codes below. D. 1, 2 and 3 only
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only 69 Match the following tribes to the state they are
C. 3 and 4 only found in:
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. Siddhis: Gujarat
2. Baigas: Madhya Pradesh
65 Which of these water bodies witnesses sun rise 3. Birhor: Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal
at the earliest (as per GMT system)? 4. Irulas: Tamil Nadu
A. North Sea Select the correct answer using the codes below.
B. Black Sea A. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. Caspian Sea B. 2 and 4 only
D. Arabian Sea C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
66 Consider the following about Mekong-Ganga
Cooperation (MCG). 70 State legislatures can make laws to enforce
1. It was an initiative of China, Myanmar and 1. Fundamental Rights
India. 2. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. It deals exclusively with power sharing and 3. Fundamental Duties
inland waterways transport across the rivers Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Mekong A. 1 and 2 only
and Ganga. B. 2 and 3 only
Which of the above is/are correct? C. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 71 If the government constantly runs a budget
D. None surplus, it may lead to contraction of
1. Aggregate demand in the economy
67 As per the Constitution, which of these 2. Money supply in the economy
authorities is competent enough to create a Which of the above is/are correct?
Tribunal? A. 1 only
A. President of India only, after obtaining the due B. 2 only
advice of the Council of Ministers C. Both 1 and 2
B. Parliament only D. None
C. Only Parliament and State Legislatures
D. Only Supreme Court and High Courts, in 72 The main water divide in Peninsular India is
special circumstances formed by the
A. Eastern Ghats
68 The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral B. Brahmagiri
Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) C. Western Ghats
is an D. Shevroy Hills
international organisation involving a group of
countries in South Asia and South East Asia. 73 Kurumba tribes, who are well known for Mallu
These Kurumba Nritya, a well known tribal heritage,
are belong
1. Myanmar to the state of
2. Sri Lanka #30104
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A. Kerala and Tamilnadu
B. Madhya Pradesh 77 The ‘August Offer’ of 1940 accepted which of
C. Andhra Pradesh these important demands of the Indian National
D. Maharashtra Congress leadership?
A. Rejection of the idea of partition of India
74 At Gandhiji’s speech at Banaras in February B. Establishing a system of provincial elections
1916 at the opening of the Benaras Hindu and giving them greater autonomy
Vishwavidyalaya (BHU), he conveyed the C. Constituent Assembly of India elected on the
message that basis of adult franchise
1. There is no salvation for India unless the rich D. Withdrawal of involvement of Indian troops in
and the elite become the trustees for their the Second World War
countrymen.
2. There can be no spirit of self-government 78 Gender Budgeting is a means of ensuring more
about Indians if they take away from the peasants equitable allocation of public resources to
the specific
results of their labour. gender groups. As per the guidelines issued by
Which of the above is/are correct? the Ministry of Finance, a Gender Budgeting Cell
A. 1 only should consist of
B. 2 only 1. At least one women rights activist
C. Both 1 and 2 2. One or more women Member of Parliament
D. None (MP)
3. An officer of the level of Joint Secretary
75 As per RBI circulars, a bank can fulfil its Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) obligations in A. 1 and 2 only
which of these B. 3 only
forms? C. 2 and 3 only
1. Vault Cash D. 2 only
2. Gold holdings
3. Government security holdings 79 Consider the following statements.
Select the correct answer using the codes below. 1. Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) envisages channelization
A. 3 only of flow of outlays and benefits from all sectors of
B. 1 and 2 only development in the Annual Plans of the states,
C. 2 and 3 only UTs and Central Ministries to the STs.
D. 1, 2 and 3 2. The Special Central Assistance (SCA) is
provided by the Ministry of tribal Affairs to the
76 Article 3 of the Constitution authorises the State
Parliament to form a new state or change area of Government as an additive to the State TSP.
an Which of the above is/are correct?
existing state. Which of the following statements A. 1 only
show that the Parliament has a higher hand than B. 2 only
that of the states in this entire process? C. Both 1 and 2
1. Parliament is not bound by the views of the D. None
state legislature and may either accept or reject
them. 80 Credit rating of India, published by
2. The constitution must be amended under organizations such as S&P and Moody’s
Article 368 to accommodate new states, and this essentially measures?
amendment does not need the ratification of the A. GDP growth numbers
states. B. Credibility of sovereign bonds
Which of the above is/are correct? C. Fiscal deficit sustainability in terms of
A. 1 only borrowing
B. 2 only D. Stability of money supply in the economy
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
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81 Consider the following statements about 86 Which of the following functions have been
mountain ranges of India. specified for the National Commission for STs
1. The Vindhyas are an unbroken continuous with
chain of mountain anticlinal ridges. relation to the protection and welfare of STs?
2. The Aravalli range are the oldest fold 1. Measures to be taken to promote the
mountains in India rising upwards at a faster traditional practice of shifting cultivation
than Himalayas 2. Measures to be taken over conferring
due to tectonic instability. ownership rights in respect of minor forest
Which of the above is/are correct? produce to STs
A. 1 only living in forest areas
B. 2 only 3. Measures to be taken to safeguard rights of
C. Both 1 and 2 the tribal communities over mineral resources
D. None Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
82 The Civil Disobedience Movement was called B. 2 and 3 only
off by which of the following agreements/events? C. 1 and 3 only
A. Gandhi-Irwin Pact D. None of the above
B. August Offer
C. Cabinet Mission 87 International Covenant on Civil and Political
D. Cripps Mission Rights (ICCPR) does NOT cover which of these
rights?
83 Consider the following about Heat Waves. A. Freedom of speech
1. Climate change is leading to increased B. Right to livelihood and employment
frequency and intensity of heat waves. C. Freedom of religion
2. In India, it is commonly experienced in North- D. Right to a fair trial
Western regions.
3. As per NDMA guidelines, when local 88 Weathering of rocks can be caused by
temperature is constantly above forty degrees 1. Seepage of water
Celsius, local 2. Thermal stresses
authorities must declare heat waves. 3. Plant root penetration in rocks
Select the correct answer using the codes below. 4. Frost action
A. 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the codes below.
B. 3 only A. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only B. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
84 ‘REER Index’ is known in the context of 89 Consider the following about Nutrition for
measuring Growth (N4G).
A. Corruption in the Central Government 1. Nutrition for Growth (N4G) is led by a
B. Preparedness for digital revolution partnership between the United Nations and
C. Weighted average of Indian currency Food and
exchange rate Agricultural Organization (FAO).
D. Innovation and technological evolution 2. The Global Nutrition Report was conceived
following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative
85 Gandhiji represented the Indian National Summit (N4G).
Congress in which of these Round Table Which of the above is/are correct?
Conferences? A. 1 only
A. First Round Table Conference, 1930-31 B. 2 only
B. Second Round Table Conference, 1931 C. Both 1 and 2
C. Third Round Table Conference, 1932 D. None
D. None of the above

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90 The frequency of the tropical depressions
originating from the Bay of Bengal varies from
year to year.
Consider the following about it.
1. The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is
a belt of low pressure which circles the Earth
generally near the equator where the trade winds
of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come
together.
2. The paths of the tropical depressions
originating from the Bay of Bengal over India are
mainly
determined by the position of the ITCZ.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
91 The Arakan Hills deflect a big portion of the
Bay of Bengal branch of Monsoon towards the
Indian
subcontinent. These hills lie
A. On the borders of Meghalaya and Bangladesh
B. At the Assam-Bangladesh border
C. On Tripura-Mizoram borders
D. Along the coast of Myanmar
92 ‘Social audit’ is increasingly being seen as an
important tool to improve accountability in
governance.
Which of these can be assigned the responsibility
for the social audit of a government scheme?
A. Comptroller General of India only
B. Gram Sabha or Gram Panchayat only
C. A community group or professional institution
D. Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) only
93 Consider the following about private member
bills.
1. The Member must give at least a month’s
notice before the Bill can be listed for
introduction.
2. While government Bills can be introduced and
discussed on any day, private member’s Bills can
be
introduced and discussed only on Fridays.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
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94 Ocean acts as a large carbon sink on earth due
to
A. Its large geographical coverage
B. Rich population of phytoplankton and seagrass
C. Difference in the partial pressure of carbon
dioxide between seawater and air
D. All of the above
95 Consider the following statements.
1. The Contingency Fund of India can be
operated by executive action, pending prior
parliamentary
approval.
2. The Contingency Fund of India was established
by executive action.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
96 The recently launched Cartosat-2 Series
Satellite has potential applications in
1. Road network monitoring and creating land
use maps
2. Tracking climate change by assessing deep
ocean current patterns
3. Beaming high frequency electromagnetic
telephone and radio signals
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
97 Eight States have achieved 100% saturation in
household electrification under Saubhagya, some
of
them include
A. Madhya Pradesh, Tripura and Bihar
B. Telangana, Kerala and Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Punjab
D. Meghalaya, Assam and Manipur
98 If rupee’s exchange rate appreciates against
dollar, even while inflation overshoots tolerable
limits,
then which of the following can be said with some
certainty?
A. Indian goods that are exported may become
costlier to someone from USA.
B. A USA resident can buy more in India with the
same amount of dollars.
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C. Currency appreciation and inflation will
counterbalance each other and the impact on
relative
purchasing power will depend on their values.
D. None of the above

99 Every member of either House of Parliament,

before taking his seat in the House, has to make
and
subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the
A. President of India
B. Presiding officer of the House
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Leader of the concerned party or coalition
to faithfully discharge the duty upon which he is
about to enter.

100 Consider the following statements.

1. The literacy rate of STs, both males and
females, have improved with every Census
exercise
conducted since 1961.
2. In all Indian states, the literacy level of the
general population surpasses that of the STs.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None

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