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GS Question Practice With Explanation by Saurabh Kr.
Pandey
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Set-3
Topic:- Environmental studies
Concept:-greenhouse gases
Question type- moderate
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Q.1 The gas which is released from landfills and dumpsites in urban areas is:
(a) Oxygen (b) Methane
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(c) Nitrogen (d) Carbon dioxide
Ans:- (b)
Explanation:- Landfill gas (LFG) is a natural by-product of the decomposition of organic material
in landfills. LFG is composed of roughly 50 percent methane (the primary component of natural gas),
50 percent carbon dioxide (CO2) and a small amount of non-methane organic compounds.
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Topic:- General Science
Concept:- Mammals
Question type- simple

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Q.2 Which one among the following waves bats use to detect the obstacles in their flying
path?
(a) Infrared waves (b) Electromagnetic waves
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(c) Ultrasonic waves (d) Radio waves

Ans:- (c)
Explanation:- Every night a bat puts in 600-700 kilometres of airtime. Flying low, the animals
catch insects at speeds of around 40 metres per second. At night the bat uses its hearing to
navigate its way to prey. Bats catch insects continuously using echolocation, an advanced
navigation system.
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The bat emits ultrasonic waves with very high frequencies. Its calls are pitched at 20-100
kilohertz, a frequency that is too high-pitched for humans to hear naturally. Their sounds are
reflected in the environment, hitting various objects and returning to the bat as echoes. The echo
signals enable the bat to form a mental map of its surroundings.
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Topic:- Indian Polity

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Concept:- Schedules
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Q.3 Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) Union List : Banking
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(b) State List : Agriculture
(c) Concurrent List : education
(d) Concurrent list : Sports
Ans:- (d)
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Explanation:-
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Union List:
The Union List is a list of 100 (Originally 97) numbered items as provided in
the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The Union Government or
the Parliament of India has exclusive power to legislate on matters relating to
these items. Few important items are:
1. Defence of India
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2. Naval, military and air forces; any other armed forces of the Union.
3. Delimitation of cantonment areas, local self-government
4. Atomic energy and mineral resources necessary for its production.
5. Industries declared by Parliament by law to be necessary for the
purpose of defence or for the prosecution of war.
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6. Central Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation.

7. Preventive detention for reasons connected with Defence, Foreign
Affairs, or the security of India; persons subjected to such detention.
8. War and peace.
9. Citizenship, naturalisation and aliens.
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10.Pilgrimages to places outside India.

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12.Highways declared by or under law made by Parliament to be national
highways.
13.Shipping and navigation on inland waterways.
14.Currency, coinage and legal tender; foreign exchange.
15.Post Office Savings Bank.
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16.Trade and commerce with foreign countries import and export across
customs frontiers definition of customs frontiers.
17.Inter-State trade and commerce.
18.Establishment of standards of weight and measure.
19.Regulation of mines and mineral.
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20.Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oil-fields.

21.Regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river
22.Fishing and fisheries beyond territorial waters.
23.The institutions known at the commencement of this Constitution as the
National Library, the Indian Museum, the Imperial War Museum, the
Victoria Memorial and the Indian War Memorial
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24.The institutions known at the commencement of this Constitution as the
Benares Hindu University, the Aligarh Muslim University and the Delhi
University.
25.Elections to Parliament, to the Legislatures of States and to the offices
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of President and Vice-President; the Election Commission.
26.Salaries and allowances of members of Parliament, the Chairman and
Deputy chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and Deputy
Speaker of the House of the People.
27.Constitution, organisation, jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court.
28.Constitution and organisation (including vacations) of the High Courts.
29.Jurisdiction and powers of all courts, except the Supreme Court.
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State List:
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The State List is a list of 61 (Originally 66) items in the Schedule Seven to the
Constitution of India. The respective state governments have exclusive power
to legislate on matters relating to these items. Few important items are:
1. Public order but not including the use of any naval, military or air force
or any other armed force of the union.
2. Police
3. Officers and servants of the High Court
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4. Prisons, reformatories, Borstal institutions
5. Local government
6. Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries.
7. Pilgrimages, other than pilgrimages to places outside India.
8. Intoxicating liquors, that is to say, the production, manufacture,
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transport, purchase and sale of intoxicating liquors.

9. Libraries, museums and other similar institutions
10.Communications, that is to say, roads, bridges, ferries, and other means
of communication not specified.
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11.Agriculture
12.Preservation, protection and improvement of stock and prevention of
animal diseases; veterinary training and practice.
13.Fisheries
14.Regulation of mines and mineral development subject
15.Trade and commerce within the State subject
16.Elections to the Legislature of the State
17.Salaries and allowances of members of the legislature of the State, of
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the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and, if

there is a Legislative Council, of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
thereof.
18.Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments.
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Concurrent List:
There are 52 (Originally 47) items currently in the list: This includes items
which are under joint domain of the Union as well as the respective States.
However, given that there can be conflict when it comes to laws passed by
Parliament and state legislatures on the same subject, the Constitution
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1. Criminal procedure
2. Preventive detention for reasons connected with the security of a State,
the maintenance of public order, or the maintenance of supplies and
services essential to the community; persons subjected to such
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detention.
3. Removal from one State to another State of prisoners
4. Marriage and divorce
5. Transfer of property other than agricultural land
6. Bankruptcy and insolvency.
7. Trust and Trustees.
8. Evidence and oaths, recognition of laws, public acts and records, and
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judicial proceedings.
9. Civil procedure
10.Contempt of court, but not including contempt of the Supreme Court.
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11.Vagrancy; nomadic and migratory tribes.
12.Lunacy and mental deficiency.
13.Prevention of cruelty to animals.
14.Adulteration of foodstuffs and other goods.
15.Drugs and poisons
16.Economic and social planning.
17.Trade unions, industrial and labour disputes.
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18.Social security and social insurance; employment and unemployment.
19.Welfare of labour
20.Education
21.Legal, medical and other professions.
22.Relief and rehabilitation of persons displaced from their original place of
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residence
23.Charities and charitable institutions
24.Prevention of the extension from one State to another of infectious or
contagious diseases or pests affecting men, animals or plants.
25.Price control.
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26.Newspapers, books and printing presses.

27.Archaeological sites
28.Stamp duties.

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Concept:-Framing of Constitution
Q.4 The idea of including the Emergency provisions in the Constitution of India has been
borrowed from the
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(a)Constitution of Canada
(b)Weimar Constitution of Germany
(c) Constitution of Ireland

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(d)Constitution of USA

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Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Britain
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1. Parliamentary government
2. Rule of Law
3. Legislative procedure
4. Single citizenship
5. Cabinet system
6. Prerogative writs
7. Parliamentary privileges
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8. Bicameralism
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Ireland
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Method of Election of the president
3. Members nomination to the Rajya Sabha by the President
Unites States of America

1. Impeachment of the president
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2. Functions of president and vice-president
3. Removal of Supreme Court and High court judges
4. Fundamental Rights
5. Judicial review
6. Independence of judiciary
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7. Preamble of the constitution
Canada
1. Centrifugal form of federalism where the centre is stronger than the states.
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2. Residuary powers vest with the centre

3. Centre appoints the Governors at the states
4. Advisory jurisdiction of the supreme court
Australia
1. Concept of Concurrent list
2. Article 108 i.e. Joint sitting of the two houses
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3. Freedom of trade and commerce
Russia
1. Fundamental duties
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2. The ideals of justice (social, economic and political), expressed in the Preamble.
France
1. Concept of 'Republic'
2. Ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity(contained in the Preamble)
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Germany
1. Fundamental Rights are suspended during Emergency
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South Africa
1. Election of members of the Rajya Sabha
2. Amendment of the Constitution
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Japan
1. Concept of 'procedure established by Law'
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Topic:- Energy and environment
Concept:-renewable energy
Question type- Simple

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Q.5 Which one of the following is a renewable source of energy?
(a) Natural gas (b) Wind energy
(c) Nuclear energy (d) Petroleum
Ans:- (b)
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Explanation:- Direct Question
Topic:- Geography
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Concept:-Ports
Q.6 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists :
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List I List II
(Indian Sea Port) (Feature)
A.Vishakhapatna 1 Artificial
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B. Cochin 2. Naval Base
C. Mormugao 3. Natural Harbour
D. Chennai 4. Deepest
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Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
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(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 4 2 3 1
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Ans:- (c)
Topic:- Life Science
Concept:-Cell biology
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Q.7 Animal cell wall is essentially made of:

(a) Protein (b) Carbohydrate
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(c) Lipid bilayer (d) Cellulose

Ans:- (c)
Explanation:- It is composed of a lipid bilayer, proteins as well as some

carbohydrates.
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While the cell membrane can be found on covering the cells of both plants and
animals, cell walls can only be found in plants and some organisms (e.g. some
bacteria, etc).
Topic:- Geography
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Concept:-World deserts
Q.8 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the
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Lists :
List-I List-II
(Continent) (Desert)
A. Asia 1. Atacama
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B. Africa 2. Mojave
C. North America 3. Kalahari
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D. South America 4. Gobi
Code :
(a) A B C D
4 2 3 1
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(b) A B C D
1 3 2 4
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(c) A B C D
4 3 2 1
(d) A B C D
1 2 3 4
Ans:- (c)
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Topic:-Life Science
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Concept:-Human diseases
Q.9 Which of the following disease are preventable by vaccine?

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I. Tetanus II. Polio
III. Leprosy IV. Pertusis
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
I and III (b)II and IV
(C) I, II and IV (d) I,II,III and IV

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Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-Some of the bacterial diseases include cholera, diphtheria, Pertussis,

Tetanus, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhoea, and syphilis.
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Topic:-Life Science
Concept:-Tests and diagnosis

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Q.10 EEG (electro encephalography) is an index of functioning of:

(a) Heart (b) Brain
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(c) Liver (d) Kidney
Ans:- (b)
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Topic:- Medieval India (History)
Concept:- battles
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Q.11 Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?
(a) The second battle of Tarain Defeat of Jaichand by Muhammad Ghori
(b) The first battle of Panipat Defeat of Sikander Lodi by Babur
(c) The battle of Chausa Defeat of Humayuun by Sher Shah

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(d) The battle of Khanwa Defeat of Rana Pratap by Akbar
Ans;- (c)
Explanation:- On 21 April 1526, the First Battle of Panipat took place

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between the invading forces of Babur and the Ibrahim Lodi. This battle saw the
emergence of Mughal rule and gave a stronger foothold on the subcontinent.
According to the legends, it was the earliest battles in which gunpowder firearms
and field artillery were used.
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The Second Battle of Tarain was fought in 1192 AD between Mohammed Ghori and
Prithviraj Chauhan. After his defeat in the first battle, Mohammad Ghori came back to
avenge his loss. Many of Prithviraj Chauhan's former allies were this time indifferent to fight
for him and his enemy, king Jaichand of Kannauj also supported Ghori which reduced the
Rajput army which led them to their defeat.
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor,
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Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10
miles southwest of Buxar, Bihar. Sher Shah was victorious and crowned himself Farid al-Dīn
Shēr Shah.
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The Battle of Khanwa was fought near the village of Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of
Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought between the invading forces of the first Mughal
Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga of Mewar, after the Battle of
Panipat.
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Topic:- GK and Current Affairs
Concept:-Important tourist places
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Q.12 Consider the following places :
1. Bhimbetka
2. Badami
3. Khajuraho
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At which of the above places are prehistoric cave paintings found?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans:- (a)
Explanation:- Bhimbetka Caves, also known as the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, is an
archaeological site located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. The rocks are believed
to have been a witness to the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods. Spanning across 10 km,
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there are close to 750 rock shelters and seven hills in the area. These caves have now been
declared a UNESCO world heritage site, owing to their historical significance.
The Badami cave temples are a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located
in Badami, Karnataka. The caves are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture,
especially Badami Chalukya architecture, which dates from the 6th century. It was previously known
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as Vataapi Badami, the capital of the early Chalukya dynasty, which ruled much of Karnataka from
the 6th to the 8th century.
The temples of Khajuraho were built between 950 to 1050 A.D. during the Chandela dynasty of
Central India
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Topic:- Modern India (History)
Concept:- Freedom struggle
Q.13 Separate electorate for Muslims in India were introduced by which one of the following
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Acts?
(a) Government of India Act, 1909 (b) Indian Council Act,1892
(c) Rowlatt Act, 1919 (d) Government of India Act, 1935

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Ans:- (a)
Explanation:- Indian Council Act of 1909 is also known as Morley- Monto Reform. It was
instituted to placate the Moderates (Congress) and introduces separate electorates on the basis of
religion. Therefore, Lord Minto came to be known as Father of Communal Electorate in India.
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Topic:- Geography
Concept:-Important trenches
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Q.14 Sunda Trench lies in
(a) Atlantic Ocean (b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean (d) Antarctic Ocean
Ans:- (c)
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Explanation:- Java Trench, also called Sunda Double Trench, deep submarine depression
in the eastern Indian Ocean that extends some 2,000 miles (3,200 km) in a northwest-
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southeast arc along the southwestern and southern Indonesian archipelago. It is located
about 190 miles (305 km) off the southwestern coasts of the islands of Sumatra and Java,
stretching eastward south of the western Lesser Sunda Islands. To the northwest the trench
merges with a system of islands and continental shelves that eventually extend into
the Ganges River delta.
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Concept:- Ozone depletion
Q.15 The loss of the ozone layer has serious implications for the quality of the environment
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because
(a) Ozone (O3) protects organisms from UV rays
(b) Depleted ozone layer causes rain water to have a lower pH

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(c) Loss of the ozone layer causes the Sun’s rays to get trapped in the atmosphere
(d) Depleted ozone layer may lead to increase in dissolved oxygen content in water
bodies
Ans. (a)
Explanation:- Direct question
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Concept:-Biodiversity and Conservation

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Q.16 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below
List-I (Wildlife) List-II (State)
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A. Mahananda 1. Madhya Pradesh

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B. Lakhari Valley 2. Utter Pradesh
C. Pachmarhi 3. West Bengal
D. Chandra Prabha 4. Odisha
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Codes:
A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 2
(b) 3 1 4 2
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(d) 2 4 1 3
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Ans. (a)
Topic:- General Science

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Concept:-Physics
Q.17 The filament of electric bulb is generally made of tungsten because

(a) tungsten is cheap
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(b) durability of tungsten is high

(c) light-emitting power of tungsten is high
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(d) melting point of tungsten is high

Ans. (d)
Topic:-Economy
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Concept:-Planning Commission
Q. 18 Which one of the following is the main objective of 12"' Five Year Plan?
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(a) Sustainable development only

(b) Inclusive growth only
(c) Faster development with globalization
(d) Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth
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Ans: - (d)
Explanation:-
1. Duration of First Five Year Plan of India was from 1951 - 1956. This plan was based on the
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Harrod-Domar model. It was focused on agricultural development
2. The Second Five Year Plan (1956 - 61) of India was based on the "P.C. Mahalanobis Model" and its
main focus was on the industrial development of the country.
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3. The Third Five Year Plan (1961 - 1966) of India is also known as the "Gadgil Yojna".
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4. The duration from 1966 to 1969 is known as the plan holiday because no five year plan could be
made due to Indo-Pakistan war & failure of third plan.
5. During the Fourth Five Year Plan (1969 - 1974) the slogan of “Garibi Hatao” was given by late
P.M. Indira Gandhi during the 1971 elections.
6. The draft of the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974 - 1979) was prepared and launched by the Mr. D.P.
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Dhar.
7. The Janta Party Government terminated the fifth five year plan in 1977-78 and launched its own
sixth five year plan for period 1978-83 which is known as the Rolling Plan.
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8. The duration of Sixth Five Year Plan was from 1980 to 1985.Its main objective was poverty
eradication and technological self reliance.
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9. In the Seventh Five Year Plan (1985 - 1990); private sector got the priority over public sector for
the first time in the history of economic planning in India.
10. Eighth Five year Plan could not take place due to volatile political situation at the centre. Hence
two annual programmes were formed in 1990-91 & 1991-92.
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11. During the Eighth Five Year Plan (1992 - 1997); the New Economic Policy-1991 of India was
launched under the supervision of union Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Prime Minister
Narasimha Rao.
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12. Ninth Five Year Plan (1997 - 2002) was launched in the 50th year of independence of India.
13. Tenth Five Year Plan (2002 - 2007) targeted to double the Per Capita Income of India in the next
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14. Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007 - 2012); was prepared by the C. Rangarajan. The main theme of
this plan was “faster and more inclusive growth”.
15. The theme of Twelfth and the last Five Year Plan (2012 - 2017) of India was “Faster, more
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inclusive and sustainable development”.
Topic:- Modern India (History)
Concept:-Congress sessions
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Q.19 The 1929 Lahore session of Indian National Congress holds special significance
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because:
(a) Civil Disobedience Movement was launched from there
(b) Poorna Swaraj was declared as the goal of the Congress
(c) Nehru report containing significant political reforms was released
(d) Demand for Pakistan was raised for the first time
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Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
In 1929, the Congress session was held at Lahore and it was very significant because in this
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session the Congress party took the resolution of Poorna Swaraj or complete independence. In
this the Indian tricolour flag was also hoisted by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru on the bank of Ravi
river.
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Concept:-President
Q.20 Under which of the following grounds can the President of India be impeached?
1. Violation of the Constitution
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2. Lack of good health

3. Incapacity
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(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Explanation:- The President can be removed from office by impeachment for violation of
the Constitution. The charges of impeachment can be initiated by either house of the
Parliament.
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Article 61. Procedure for impeachment of the President. -
(1) When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be
preferred by either House of Parliament.
(2) No such charge shall be preferred unless-
(a) the proposal to prefer such charge is contained in a resolution which has been moved after at
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least fourteen days’ notice in writing signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of
members of the House has been given of their intention to move the resolution, and
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(b) such resolution has been passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total
membership of the House.
(3) When a charge has been so preferred by either House of Parliament, the other House shall
investigate the charge or cause the charge to be investigated and the President shall have the right
to appear and to be represented as such investigation.
(4) If as a result of the investigation a resolution is passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of
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the total membership of the House by which the charge was investigated or cause to be
investigated, declaring that the charge preferred against the President has been sustained, such
resolution shall have the effect of removing the President from his office as from the date on which
the resolution is so passed.
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Concept:-Artificial Rain
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Q.21 The chemical(s) most commonly used for cloud seeding or for the artificial rain is/ are :
(a) Silver iodide (b) Silver chloride
(c) Silver bromide (d) All of the above
Ans:- (a)
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Explanation: - It’s a practice of artificially inducing or increasing precipitation through clouds by

adding external agents.
The foreign particles which are drenched over these clouds can be Dry Ice (solid carbon
dioxide), Silver Iodide, Salt powder etc. This process is known as Cloud Seeding. This
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Concept:-Fundamental Rights

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Q.22 Consider the following:

1. Right to freedom of speech and expression
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2. Right to property
3. Right to education
As per the Constitution of India, which of the above is/are fundamental rights?
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(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans:- (c)
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Explanation:- The 44th Amendment of 1978 removed the right to property from the list of
fundamental rights. A new provision, Article 300-A, was added to the constitution, which provided
that "no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law".
Topic:- Geography
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Concept:- Energy Projects
Q.23 Which one of the following pairs of power projects is not correctly matched?
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(a) Papanasam—Hydropower
(b) Neyveli—Hydropower
(c) Ukai—Thermal power
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(d) Rana Pratap Sagar—Hydro-Power

Ans:- (b)

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Concept:-International organizations
Q.24 India is a regular/permanent member of :

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1. Association of South-East Asian Nations

2. Shanghai Cooperation Organization
3. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
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(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans:- (c)
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Explanation:- ASEAN members:-
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei,
Myanmar
SAARC members:- 8 members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,

Pakistan and Sri Lanka
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SCO members:- China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
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Concept:- chemicals
Q.25 Which one among the following is used as a rat poison ?

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(a) Sodium fluoride (b) Arsenic trichloride
© Sodium fluoroacetate (d) Disulphur dichloride
Ans:- (c)
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Concept:-Species
Q.26 The only snake which builds a nest is :

(a) King Cobra (b) Viper
(c) Krait (d) Python
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Ans:- (a)
Explanation:- The king cobra can lay up to 40 eggs at a time, which means she has a lot
to protect while waiting for them to hatch. She builds her nest by pushing together loose
vegetation with her head, giving her a place to store the eggs together.
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Q.27 Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
(a) Only Lok Sabha
(b) Only Rajya Sabha
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(c) Either House of the Parliament
(d) Any legislative Assembly
Ans:- (c)
Explanation:- Article 61. Procedure for impeachment of the President. -
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(1) When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be
preferred by either House of Parliament.
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(2) No such charge shall be preferred unless-
(a) the proposal to prefer such charge is contained in a resolution which has been moved after at
least fourteen days’ notice in writing signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of
members of the House has been given of their intention to move the resolution, and
(b) such resolution has been passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total
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membership of the House.
(3) When a charge has been so preferred by either House of Parliament, the other House shall
investigate the charge or cause the charge to be investigated and the President shall have the right
to appear and to be represented as such investigation.
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(4) If as a result of the investigation a resolution is passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of
the total membership of the House by which the charge was investigated or cause to be
investigated, declaring that the charge preferred against the President has been sustained, such
resolution shall have the effect of removing the President from his office as from the date on which
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the resolution is so passed.
Topic:- Gk and Current Affairs
Concept:-Institutions

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Q.28 Match List-I withList-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Institute)
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A. National Institute of Immunology
B. National Central for Cell Science
C. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
D. National Brain Research Centre

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List-II
(Location)
1. Pune
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2. Manesar
3. Hyderabad
4. New Delhi
Codes:
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A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
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(b) 4 1 3 2
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 2 1 3 4
Ans:- (b)
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Topic:- Geography
Concept:-Drainage System
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Question type:- Simple
Q. 29 The place located.at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is

(a) Badrinath (b Rishikesh
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(c) Rudraprayag (d) Devprayag

Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Panchprayag of Uttarakhand
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Vishnuprayag: Confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga
Nandaprayag: Confluence of Alaknanda and Nandakini
Karnaprayag: confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar

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Rudraprayag: Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini
Devprayag: confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
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Q.30 GLONASS Globalnaya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema or GLObal Navigation Satellite

System, is a radio-based satellite navigation system operated by?
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(a)Japan (b) China
(c) Russia (d) Korea
Ans:- (c)
Explanation:- The four global Global navigation satellite systems are – GPS (US),
GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (EU), BeiDou (China). Additionally, there are two
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regional systems – Quasi Zenith Satellite systems (Japan) and IRNSS or NAVIC
(India).
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Topic: - Modern India (History)
Concept:-Freedom Struggle
Q. 31 The Khilafat Movement was built around

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(a) opposing British rule in India
(b) protecting the sovereignty of the Khalifa
(c) opposing the national movement
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(d) protesting against lack of educational opportunities in India

Ans:- (b)
Explanation:- The Khilafat movement was an agitation by Indian Muslims, allied with
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Indian nationalists, to pressure the British government to preserve the authority of the
Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of Islam after World War I. While seemingly pan-Islamic, the
movement was primarily a means of achieving pan-Indian Muslim political mobilization.
Gandhi espoused the Khilafat cause, as he saw in it the opportunity to rally Muslim support
for nationalism. The ‘Ali brothers and their allies, in turn, provided the non-cooperation
movement with some of its most enthusiastic followers.
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Topic: -GK and Current Affairs
Concept: -Science and technology

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Q.32 Which one among the following is not a Mars rover?

(a) Sojourner (b) Opportunity
(c) Curiosity (d) Apollo
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Ans:- (d)

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Explanation:- Apollo was the NASA program that resulted in American astronauts' making a total
of 11 spaceflights and walking on the moon.
The first four flights tested the equipment used in the Apollo Program. Six of the other seven flights
landed on the moon. The first Apollo flight happened in 1968. The first moon landing took place in
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1969. The last moon landing was in 1972.
A total of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. The astronauts conducted scientific research there.
They studied the lunar surface. They collected moon rocks to bring back to Earth.
Topic:- Geography
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Concept:- Power Plants
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Q.33 Match the following
List I List II
Nuclear power station State
A . Kalpakkam 1.Gujarat
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B. Kaiga 2.Tamil Nadu
C. Kudankulam 3.Karnataka
D. Kakrapara 4.Tamil Nadu

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Codes:
A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
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(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 4 2 3 1
Ans:- (a)
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Q 34 Match the following
List I List II
A. Simlipal 1. Assam
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B. Nokrek 2. Haryana
C. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 3. Odisha
D. Manas Natoinal park 4. Meghalaya
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Codes:
A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 3 4 2 1
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(d) 4 2 3 1
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Ans:- (c)
Topic:- Geography
Concept:-Boundaries
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Q.35 Which one of the following States does not have common boundary with Bhutan?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya
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(c) Sikkim (d) West Bengal

Ans:- (b)
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Concept:- Minorities
Q.36 After Muslims, which one among the following constitutes the largest minority within
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India?
(a) Buddhists (b) Christians
(c) Jains (d) Sikhs
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Ans:- (b)
Explanation:- Minority communities in India includes Muslims (largest), Christians (2nd largest),
Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains.
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Concept: -Boundaries
Q. 37 Sometimes, Mc Mahon line is mentioned in the context of relations between India and:
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(a) Bangladesh (b) China
(c) Myanmar (d) Nepal
Ans:- (b)
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Topic: -Life Science
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Concept: -Human Diseases
Q. 38 After diagnosis of disease in a person, the doctor advises the patient iron and folic acid
tablets. The person is suffering from
(a) osteoporosis (b) anaemia
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(c) goitre (d) protein-energy malnutrition
Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
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Anemia (also spelled anaemia) is a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or
hemoglobin in the blood, or a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen. When anemia
comes on slowly, the symptoms are often vague and may include feeling tired, weakness,
shortness of breath, and a poor ability to exercise.
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Concept:- parliament
Q. 39 Which of the following statements in the context of structure of the Parliament is/are
correct?
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1. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Council of States and the House of
the People.
2. The President of India is directly elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected
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members of both the Houses of the Parliament only.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
© Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation:- As per Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the council of the Parliament
of the Union consists of the President and two Houses known as the Council of States (Rajya
Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
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The President is elected by an Electoral College, which consists of the elected members of
both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all the
States and also of NCT of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry. [Article 54 of the
Constitution of India]
Topic:- Geography
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Concept:- Minerals
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Q.40 Which one among the following industries uses Bauxite as a raw material?
(a) Steel (b) Electronics
(c) Aluminium (d) Information technology
Ans. (c)
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Explanation:-
Types of Element Name of Ores

Ores
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Oxides Aluminium Bauxite

(Al2O3.2H2O)
Copper Cuprites
(Cu2O)
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Iron Hematite
(Fe2O3)
Tin Casseterite
(SnO2)
Carbonate Calcium Limestone
Ores (CACO3)
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Zinc Calamine
(ZnCO3)
Iron Siderite
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(FeCO3)
Sulphide Zinc Zinc blende
(ZnS)
Copper Copper glance
(Cu2S)
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Lead Galena (PbS)
Mercury Cinnabar
(HgS)
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Halide Sodium Rock Salt
Ores (NaCl)
Fluoride Fluorspar
(CaF2)
Silver Horn silver
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(AgCl)
Uranium Pitchblende
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Thorium Monazite Sand
Concept:- Important tourist places

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Q.41 In which of the following States are the famous 'Living Root Bridges' found?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Kerala (d) Meghalaya
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Ans:- (d)
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Topic: -Ancient India (history)
Concept: -Buddhism
Q. 42 The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of
(a) Bindusara (b) Ashoka
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(c) Kunal (d) Kanishka

Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
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Number Venue, Patronage & Outcome
First Buddhist Council 1. At Satparni Rajagriha (483 BC)

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2. Under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk
Mhakasyapa Upali presiding, at Rajgriha, in the Sattapani
Caves
3. The idea was to preserve Buddha’s teachings (Sutta)
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and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda was one of the
great disciples of Buddha recited Suttas and Upali, another
recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.
Second Buddhist Council 1. At Vaishali (383 BC)
2. Under the patronage of King Kalasoka and the
presidency of Sabakami. The ruler at time was Kalasoka
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(Shishunag Dynasty)
3. This council settled down the disputes on the Vinaya
Pitaka and code of discipline.
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Third Buddhist Council 1. At Pataliputra (250 BC)
2. Under the patronage of King Asoka and the presidency
of Moggaliputta Tissa
3. The teachings of Buddha which were under two baskets
were now classified in 3 baskets as Abhidhamma Pitaka
was established in this council and they were known
as ‘Tripitaka’. It also tried to settle all the disputes of
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Vinaya Pitaka. Establishment of Sthaviravada School as
an orthodox school.
Fourth Buddhist Council 1. At Kundalvana, Kashmir (72 AD)
2. Under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the
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president of this councilwas Vasumitra, with Avaghosa as

his deputy.
3. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2
sects Mahayana and Hinayana.
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Topic:- Geography
Concept:-Boundaries
Q.43 Which of the following country is not form boundary with Persian Gulf?
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(a)UAE (b) Kuwait
(c) Qatar (d) Yemen
Ans:- (c)
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Q.44 The persons working in Coal fields are exposed to which of the following occupational
diseases?
(a) Asbestosis (b) Asthma & Tuberculosis
(c) Pneumoconiosis (d) Siderosis
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:- Pneumoconiosis is one of a group of interstitial lung disease caused by
breathing in certain kinds of dust particles, including coal dust that may damage your lungs.
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Because you are likely to encounter these dusts only in the workplace, pneumoconiosis is
called an occupational lung disease.
Pneumoconiosis usually take years to develop. Because your lungs can't get rid of all these
dust particles, they cause inflammation in your lungs that can eventually lead to scar tissue.
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Types of pneumoconiosis

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The disease appears in different forms, depending on the type of dust you inhale. One of the
most common forms is black lung disease, also known as miner's lung. It’s caused by
breathing in coal dust. Another is brown lung, which comes from working around dust from
cotton or other fibres. Other types of dusts that can cause pneumoconiosis include silica and
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asbestos. Diacetyl, the compound used to give movie popcorn its buttery flavour, also can
lead to the disease. This is known as popcorn lung.
Topic:- Geography
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Concept:- Minerals
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Q.45 Among the following pairs of States which have good capacity to produce iron ore?
(a) Bihar and West Bengal
(b) Goa and Karnataka
(c) Gujarat and Rajasthan
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(d) Punjab and Haryana
Ans:- (b)
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Topic:- Modern India (history)
Concept:-freedom struggle
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Q.46 With reference to Indian freedom struggle, “Communal Award” refers to:
(a) Separate electorate for depressed classes
(b) Separate electorate for minority communities in India including Muslims, Sikhs and
Dalits
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(c) Partition of Bengal with the intention of creating conflict between Hindus and Muslims
(d) None of the above
Ans:- (a)
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Explanation:- On 16th August, 1932, it was announced by the British Prime Minister, Ramsay
MacDonald to grant separate electorates in British India for the Forward Caste, Lower Caste,
Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans and Untouchables (now
known as the Dalits) etc.
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Concept:- freedom struggle
Q.47 The Provincial Autonomy was granted by:
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(a) Indian Councils Act 1909
(b) Government of India Act 1919
© Government of India Act 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act 1947
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Ans:- ©
Explanation:- With regard to the provinces, the act of 1935 was an improvement on the existing
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position. It introduced what is known as provincial autonomy. The ministers of the provincial
governments, according to it, were to be responsible to the legislature. The powers of the legislature
were increased. However, in certain matters like the Police, the government had the authority. The
right to vote also remained limited. Only about 14% of the population got the right to vote. The
appointment of the governor-general and governors, of course, remained in the hands of the British
government and they were not responsible to the legislatures.
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Q.48 The main constituent of Gobar gas is

(a) Ethane (b) Methane
© Propane (d) Acetylene
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Ans:- (b)
Explanation:- Biogas is comprised primarily of methane and carbon dioxide. It also contains
smaller amounts of hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen, hydrogen, methylmercaptans and oxygen.
Topic:- Geography
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Concept:-minerals
Q.49 Which of the following are the two main constituents of granite?
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(a) Iron and silica

(b) Iron and silver
© Silica and aluminium
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Ans:- (d)
Explanation:- Granite is a light-colored plutonic rock found throughout the
continental crust, most commonly in mountainous areas. It consists of coarse
grains of quartz (10-50%), potassium feldspar, and sodium feldspar. These
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minerals make up more than 80% of the rock. Other common minerals include
mica (muscovite and biotite) and hornblende (see amphibole). The chemical
composition of granite is typically 70-77% silica, 11-13% alumina, 3-5%
potassium oxide, 3-5% soda, 1% lime, 2-3% total iron, and less than 1% magnesia
and titania.
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Granite is used as a building and ornamental stone. Many ore deposits (copper,
lead, zinc, gold, and silver, for example) were produced by hydrothermal solutions
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created during late stages of cooling of granite bodies. These may be emplaced
around the peripheries or related to fissures and fractures within bodies of granite.
approx. 27% quartz + mica, amphibole, pyroxene, albite feldspar, a building stone.
Topic:-Life Science
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Concept:-Human Diseases
Q.50 The DPT vaccine, a mixture of three vaccines, is used to immunize against three
medical conditions/diseases. These medical conditions/diseases are
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(a) Diphtheria, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis

(b) Diarrhoea, Pertussis, Tetanus
(c) Diarrhoea. Pertussis, Tuberculosis
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(d) Diphtheria, Pertusis, Tetanus

Ans:- (d)
Explanation:- Diphtheria, Pertusis, Tetanus caused due to bacteria
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(c) Ultrasonic waves (d) Radio waves

Topic:- Indian Polity

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(a) Union List : Banking

(c) Concurrent List : education

(d) Concurrent list : Sports

6. Central Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation.

10.Pilgrimages to places outside India.

20.Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oil-fields.

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transport, purchase and sale of intoxicating liquors.

the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and, if

provides for a central law to override a state law.

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26.Newspapers, books and printing presses.

Topic:- Indian Polity

Question type- moderate

(b)Weimar Constitution of Germany

(c) Constitution of Ireland

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Unites States of America

7. Preamble of the constitution

2. Residuary powers vest with the centre

3. Freedom of trade and commerce

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Question type- Simple

Explanation:- Direct Question

Question type- moderate

C. Mormugao 3. Natural Harbour

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Q.7 Animal cell wall is essentially made of:

(c) Lipid bilayer (d) Cellulose

Explanation:- It is composed of a lipid bilayer, proteins as well as some

Question type- moderate

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C. North America 3. Kalahari

Question type- moderate

Q.9 Which of the following disease are preventable by vaccine?

I. Tetanus II. Polio

III. Leprosy IV. Pertusis

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

I and III (b)II and IV

(C) I, II and IV (d) I,II,III and IV

Explanation:-Some of the bacterial diseases include cholera, diphtheria, Pertussis,

Concept:-Tests and diagnosis

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Q.10 EEG (electro encephalography) is an index of functioning of:

Q.11 Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?

(a) The second battle of Tarain Defeat of Jaichand by Muhammad Ghori

(b) The first battle of Panipat Defeat of Sikander Lodi by Babur

(c) The battle of Chausa Defeat of Humayuun by Sher Shah

Explanation:- On 21 April 1526, the First Battle of Panipat took place

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Concept:-Important tourist places

Question type- moderate

Topic:- Modern India (History)

Concept:- Freedom struggle

Question type- moderate

(a) Government of India Act, 1909 (b) Indian Council Act,1892