1.

Consider the following statements in (d) 3 only

relation to the Union's executive power:
4. According to the International Covenant
1. Individuals and businesses in India on Economic, Social, and Cultural
pay a proportionate share of their Rights, which of the following are Social
income in taxes. Rights?

2. Increased reliance on indirect taxes 1. Right to health

rather than direct taxes can be
effective in bringing equality 2. Right to decent work
through wealth redistribution.
3. Right to food
Which of the statements given above
4. Right to privacy
is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above
(a) 1 only
is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Which of the following statements about
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Manipuri is incorrect?
5. Consider the following statements in
(a) Its archaeological evidence
relation to the Sixth Schedule of the
are found in caves of Makhel.
Indian Constitution:
(b) Lai Haraoba is the founder of
1. The High Court's role is limited in
modern-day Manipuri.
areas covered by the schedule to
(c) The maibas and maibis, who what the Governor may specify.
reenact the theme of the world's
2. It makes certain constitutional and
creation, are the main performers.
legislative subjects exclusive to local
(d) It combines the tandava and the governments.
lasya.
Which of the statements given above
3. Consider the following statements: is/are correct?

1. Fatawa-i-Jahandari establishes (a) 1 only

administrative ethics.
(b) 2 only
2. India's scientific traditions are
(c) Both 1 and 2
described in Tarikh-i-Hind.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Tarikh-i-Firozshahi focuses solely
on Firozshah's reign.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

6. Consider the following statements in
(b) 1, 2 and 3 relation to the National Population
Registrar (NPR):
(c) 1 and 3 only

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 1. It is a Citizenship enumeration 2. Arbitration
exercise.
3. Compromise
2. It consists of both demographic and
biometric information. 4. Reconstruction

Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the code
is/are correct? given below.

(a) 1 only (a) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 4 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

7. Pension comes under which among the 10. Consider the following statements
following right? in relation to the Lokpal's operation in
India:
(a) Right against Exploitation
1. The Lokpal Prosecution Wing
(b) Right to Property prosecutes public officials with
disproportionate assets.
(c) Right to Freedom
2. Lokpal has aided in the disclosure of
(d) Right to Equality public servants' assets and
liabilities.
8. Which of the following grounds can be
used to overturn a Compulsory Which of the statements given above
Retirement order for a bureaucrat? is/are correct?

1. Constitutional violation of Article (a) 1 only

21.
(b) 2 only
2. The officer had not yet reached the
age of 50 or had not yet completed (c) Both 1 and 2
30 years of service.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Infringes on Natural Justice
Principles.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3 only

11. Which of the following has
(d) 2 only launched the Comprehensive Refugee
Response Framework initiative?
9. Which among the following cases can be
transferred to the Benches of the NCLT (a) World Relief
(National Company Law) Tribunal?
(b) International Refugee Organization
1. Conciliation
(c) REFUNITE

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 (d) UNHCR 14. Which of the following statements
about the role of the Indian Constitution
12. Consider the following statements is incorrect?
in relation to Parliamentary
committees: (a) It expresses people's aspirations for
a better society.
1. The committee's performance is
evaluated on a regular basis under (b) It establishes limits on the
Parliament's transaction government's powers and specifies
of business rules. citizens' rights.

2. The party whips do not apply to (c) It establishes what defines

members of Parliamentary minorities and outlines measures
committees. for their advancement in order to
foster a sense of trust and
Which of the statements given above cooperation.
is/are correct?
(d) It lays out how the government will
(a) 1 only be organised and who will have
authority over which decisions.
(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. Members of Parliament are

immune from any legal action under the
Parliamentary Privileges in which of the
following situations?

1. Publication of Parliamentary
proceedings.

2. A member of Parliament's thoughts

and vote.

3. Non-malicious publication of the

proceedings of a secret House
meeting.

4. The procedure followed by a

Speaker in any Parliamentary
proceeding.
15. Elections are held in all democratic
Select the correct answer using the code countries. However, most non-
given below. democratic countries hold elections as
well. Which of the following
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
characteristics distinguishes
(b) 1 and 3 only democratic elections from other types of
elections?
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. Adult Franchise is present.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Elections that is free and fair.

3. Voters have a genuine choice.

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 4. Choice is available at regular 2. Since independence, India's political
intervals. participation has increased
significantly.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
16. Which of the following Nordic
countries do not belong to the North 19. With a hot and humid climate and
Atlantic Treaty Organisation? a perfect annual mean temperature,
these forests receive a lot of rain. There
1. Iceland is also a lot of beta diversity. All lowland
rainforests near the Tropic of Cancer
2. Norway
had the highest species richness per
3. Sweden hectare. The trees in this area can grow
up to 30 metres tall. These rainforests
4. Finland rely on community-based conservation
practises to survive.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the following forest type best
given below. fits the above description?

(a) 3 and 4 only (a) Meghalaya Forest

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Cardamom Forest

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) Chinar Forest

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Nilgiri Forest

17. Which of the following has 20. Consider the following statements
launched the Generation Equality in relation to the Diastrophism process:
initiative?
1. It is a mountain building process.
(a) UN Women
2. It induces metamorphism of rocks.
(b) Equality Now
3. It is opposite to the concept of Plate
(c) International Council for Women tectonics.

(d) Ministry of Women and Child Which of the statements given above
Development is/are correct?

18. Consider the following statements (a) 1 and 2 only

in relation to popular participation in
political parties in India: (b) 1, 2 and 3

1. India has a higher rate of political (c) 2 and 3 only

participation than the global
average. (d) 1 only

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21. Consider the following statements (a) 1 and 3 only
about Meanders:
(b) 2 and 4 only
1. Due to the lack of Coriolis force,
meanders have a channel pattern. (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

2. The Gandak is India's only river (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

without meanders.
24. Consider the following pairs:
3. At the convex side of meanders,
Protected Area Location
point bars form.

Which of the statements given above 1. Askot Wildlife Uttarakhand

Sanctuary
is/are correct?
2. Chinnar Jammu &
(a) 3 only
Wildlife Kashmir
Sanctuary
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Chitwan Bihar
National Park
(c) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above
(d) 1, 2 and 3
is/are correct?
22. Consider the following statements
(a) 1 and 2 only
about the Denudation process:
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Every process of denudation is an
endogenic geomorphic process. (c) 3 only
2. Denundations are exemplified by (d) 1 only
Supercontinental Cycles.

3. Erosion is caused by both chemical

and physical denudation. 25. People near Balimela Reservoir
have been actively protesting land
Which of the statements given above acquisition recently. The reservoir is on
is/are correct? the Sileru River, which is a tributary of
which of the rivers listed below?
(a) 1 only
(a) Brahmaputra River
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Krishna river
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Narmada River
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Sabari River
23. The Purvanchal Himalayas are
comprised of which of the following? 26. Iberian Peninsula is surrounded by
which among the following?
1. Chittagong Hill Tracts
1. Balearic Sea
2. Jainta Hills
2. Gulf of Cadiz
3. KamadGiri
3. Bay of Biscay
4. Kachaobung Hill
Which of the statements given above
Select the correct answer using the code
is/are correct?
given below.

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 (a) 1 and 2 only 1. They are commonly found in the
Alpine meadows.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. They scientifically belong to a group
(c) 1 and 3 only known as Moschus.

(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. They are hunted for pharmaceutical

purposes.
27. Which among the following are the
Tribes of Ladakh? 4. They are marked endangered by
IUCN and comes under Schedule I
1. Baltis
of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. Changpas
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Dukpa given below.

Which of the statements given above (a) Sun bear

is/are correct?
(b) Musk Deer
(a) 2 only
(c) Himalayan blue sheep
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Indian spotted chevrotain
(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

28. With reference to flora and Fauna

30. Partnership for Action on Green
in India, consider the following
Economy (PAGE) initiative includes
statements:
which among the following?
1. Barking deer which is listed as an
1. CITES
endangered species is naturally
found only in the Eastern Ghats. 2. International Labour Organisation

2. Malabar Civet which is listed as 3. UN Institute for Training and

critically endangered is naturally Research
found only in the Western Ghats.
4. UN Development Programme
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
29. Consider the following statements
about an Indian species: 31. Which of the following are the main
features of Kashmir-style temple
architecture?

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 1. Cellular Layout 34. Consider the following statements
in connection with the development of
2. Double-chambered gateway Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV):

3. Curvilinear Structure 1. The use of pure hydrogen leads to

the emission of only heat and water.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 2. The use of hydrogen reduces the
chances of fire incidents.
(a) 2 only
3. The main advantage of the use of
(b) 1 and 2 only
FCEV is that they produce smaller
(c) 1 and 3 only quantities of greenhouse gas.

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?
32. As the world focused on reducing
air pollution, how will this affect (a) 1 and 2 only
heatwaves and daytime temperature?
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(a) The intensity of Heatwaves will
(c) 1 and 3 only
decrease while the daytime
temperature increase. (d) 3 only

(b) The intensity of Heatwaves will

increase while daytime
temperature decrease.

(c) Both will decrease 35. There has been a negative

(d) Both will increase
33. Consider the following statements
in relation to the Synthetic Biology:
apprehension about Potassium Iodide,
Zearaleonone, Acesulfame-K, Alloxan.
These chemicals are used in?
(a) Fruit Ripening Agent

1. It can be used to regenerate the (b) Agriculture Pesticide

human skin.
(c) Cosmetics
2. It can be used to develop polylactic
acid which is an alternative to oil (d) Food Ingredients
based plastic.

3. It can be used in the development of

next generation biofuels. 36. Consider the following statements
about the Green crackers:
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 1. These uses strontium to suppress
the dust produced by a firecracker.
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. They reduce both sound and air
(b) 1, 2 and 3 pollution.

(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?
(d) 1 only
(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

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 (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only

37. Which among the following are (c) Both 1 and 2

inherited genetic Disorder?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Retinitis pigmentosa
40. Which of the following is related to
2. Gaucher‘s disease Typbar TCV?

3. Primary Immunodeficiency (a) Self propelled an unmanned aerial

vehicle (UAV)
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (b) Energy Dense Nutritious Food

(a) 1 only (c) Multi-Drug Resistance TB drug

(b) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the Above

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

41. Consider the following statements

about carbon pricing:
38. Orphan Drug which was recently in
news is related? 1. Emission Trading Scheme and
Carbon Tax are both parts of
(a) A Drug intended to treat a the mechanism.
condition which affects not more
than five lakh persons in India. 2. The polluter pays principle is
violated by the mechanism.
(b) A drug that alters the user's
perception of reality. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(c) A drug that affects the central
nervous system of the body (CNS). (a) 1 only

(d) A drug with a very low risk of (b) 2 only

addiction.
(c) Both 1 and 2
39. Consider the following statements
in relation to the occurrence of measles (d) Neither 1 nor 2
in India:
42. Which of the following is related to
1. Relying too heavily on maternal Hydro Thermal Carbonization (HTC)?
antibodies made babies more
(a) Nanotechnology
susceptible to measles.
(b) Waste to Energy Conversion
2. In recent years, India has
experienced the highest number of (c) Reduction of Air pollution
measles cases.
(d) None of the Above
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?

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43. According to the Census Khajuraho of Vidarbha. There is a
Directorate's report, India has 22 Maha-madap and an Ardh Mandap.
scheduled languages and 100 non- Which of the following temple
scheduled languages. There are, architectural styles does it belong to?
however, 42 languages spoken by fewer
than 10,000 people. These are classified (a) Vesara Style of Architecture
as endangered and may be on the verge
(b) Nagara Style Architecture
of extinction.
Which of the following languages are (c) Dravida Style of Architecture
extinct in India?
(d) None of the Above
(1) Lamgang

(2) Sengmai

(3) Onge

(4) Ahom

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only 46. Consider the following statements

in relation to the Sargasso Sea's
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only ecological value:
44. It is one of Tripura's most popular 1. It aids in the carbon sequestration
festivals. It has taken on a universal process.
character as a result of the participation
of people transcending the 2. It provides turtles, eels, and sharks
communities. with protective habitats.
The festival's uniqueness lies in the fact
that it becomes a symbol of peace, 3. It aids in the creation of beaches
harmony, and fraternity as people of all and shoreline protection.
caste, creeds, and religious
backgrounds flock to the place to Which of the statements given above
celebrate the festival. is/are correct?
Which of the following festivals best fits
(a) 1 only
the above description?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Neermahal Festival
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Garia Puja
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Kharchi Festival
47. Consider the following statements
(d) Asokastami Festival
about Agricultural Marketing and
45. The Archaeological Survey of India Farmer Friendly Reforms Index
has begun restoration work on the (AMFFRI):
Maharashtra temple of
1. It ranks state on the basis of
Markandeshwar, also known as
implementation of Modal APMC act.

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 2. It is released by NABARD. (d) Net utility

Which of the statements given above 51. The set of all non-negative outputs
is/are correct? of goods and services that can be
produced using the economy's available
(a) 1 only factor inputs is defined as:

(b) 2 only (a) Level of Economic development of

the economy
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Gross Domestic Product of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
economy
48. Consider the following statements
(c) Production Possibility Set of the
in terms of Purchasing Power Parity
economy
(PPP):
(d) Natural Capital of the economy
1. It accounts for the value of non-
traded goods.

2. It has lower volatility than market

rates.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct? 52. With reference to SDG India Index,
consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
1. Index ranks all States and UTs for
(b) 2 only each SDGs.

(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is released by the NITI Aayog.

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?
49. Virtual Currencies have recently
become the subject of heated debate (a) 1 only
among economists, with the question of
which of the following types of goods (b) 2 only
virtual currencies are most likely to be
associated with: (c) Both 1 and 2

(a) Veblen Good (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Normal Good 53. Banking frauds and scams in India

are on the rise in recent times, which
(c) Inferior Good among the following signs shows a bank
is vulnerable?
(d) Giffen Good
1. A low ratio of capital to assets.
50. The Indian telecom sector is in
serious trouble, which of the following 2. A low proportion of short-term
best describes the industry's utility funding.
level?
3. A low ratio of cash to assets.
(a) Marginal Rate of Substitution
Which of the statements given above
(b) Law of diminishing returns is/are correct?

(c) Marginal Utility (a) 1 only

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 (b) 2 and 3 only 56. With respect to TRIMS (Trade-
Related Investment Measures), consider
(c) 1 and 3 only the following statements:

(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It is the result of WTO negotiations

of Doha rounds.
54. The central tenet of Keynes' theory
is that aggregate demand is the most 2. It applies only to measures that
powerful driving force in an economy. In affect trade in goods.
this context, which of the following
factors contributes to an increase in Which of the statements given above
economic demand? is/are correct?

(1) Net Imports (a) 1 only

(2) Government Purchases (b) 2 only

(3) Investment (c) Both 1 and 2

(4) Consumption (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Select the correct answer using the code 57. Consider the following statements
given below. in relation to the implementation of
Basel Norms III:
(a) 1 and 3 only
1. The implementation of the
(b) 2 and 4 only recommended Liquidity Coverage
Ratio (LCR) will add to the stress
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
faced by Indian banks.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. The Basel Norms will assist Indian
55. Which among the following forms banks in fulfilling missing capital
the part of short-term structures of adequacy.
Rural cooperative credit Institutions?
Which of the statements given above
(1) District Central Cooperative Banks is/are correct?

(2) Primary Agricultural Credit (a) 1 only

Societies
(b) 2 only
(3) State Cooperative Banks
(c) Both 1 and 2
(4) State Cooperative Agriculture and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Rural Development Banks
58. Consider the following pairs:
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Economic Meaning
Integration type
(a) 1 and 3 only
1. Customs Union Complete
(b) 2 and 4 only abolition of
Barriers
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Common Market Common
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only Sanctuary External Tariff

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 3. Economic and Free movement (a) Dhondo Keshav Karve
Monetary Union of Labor and
Capital (b) Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

Which of the statements given above (c) Govind Vallabh Pant

is/are correct?
(d) Purshottam Das Tandon
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 only

62. Consider the following statements:

1. A Khudkasht were peasants with

occupancy rights.

59. ILO convention 87 and 98 is related 2. Bakasht land had short-term

to? tenancies.

(a) Forced Labour 3. Dadani were religious meetings.

(b) Equal Remuneration Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?
(c) Discrimination in employment
(a) 2 only
(d) Right to Organise
(b) 1 and 3 only
60. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
(SFIO) is a statutory fraud investigating (c) 1 and 2 only
agency comes under?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
63. With reference to Social impact of
(b) Ministry of Finance development of Early Industrial centers
in India, consider the following
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs statements:
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry 1. Because they are drawn on
European lines, these centres
61. He was a devout nationalist,
helped to reduce gender inequity.
journalist, and social worker, as well as
an expert on ancient Indian culture. He 2. These centers reduced the religious
founded the Hindi and English and caste divide due to development
newspapers Abhyudaya and The of working-class consciousness.
Leader, which later merged to form The
Hindustan Times Limited. The Bhagwad Which of the statements given above
Gita influenced his philosophy. He is is/are correct?
credited with popularising India's
national motto, 'Satyameva Jayate' (a) 1 only
(Truth alone triumphs).
(b) 2 only
Which among the following personality
matches with the description given (c) Both 1 and 2
above?

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 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

66. Which of the following is the source

of the Chamber of Princes?

(a) Government of India Act, 1919

64. Consider the following pairs:
(b) Government of India Act 1935
Organisation Person
Associated (c) India Independence Act, 1947

1. Giri Kamgar S A Dange (d) Indian Council Act, 1892

Union
67. He is one of the Five Wisdoms of
2. Bombay Mills Dinshaw Buddha of Vajrayana traditions of
Owners Maneckji
Buddhism. He displays Abhya Mudra.
Association
He is also the Lord of Karma in the
3. Ahmedabad Mahatma Buddhist pantheon. He helps in
Textile Labor Gandhi overcoming the delusion of jealousy.
Association Which among the following matches
with the description given above?
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (a) Amoghasiddhi

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Amitabh

(b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Ratnasambhava

(c) 3 only (d) Akshobhya

(d) 1 only 68. Consider the following statements

65. Consider the following statements
in relation to the Government of India
Act 1935:
1. It denied the voting rights to the
peasants in rural India.
2. It empowered the Governor with the
administration of Tribal regions.
3. It provided Government of India
with fiscal autonomy.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
about the administration of justice
during the Mauryan period:
1. Rajukas were appointed to look after
all disputes arising out of land and
its ownership.
2. There were special tribunals for
adjudication of cases of foreigners.
3. The hierarchy of Courts runs from
royal court to the villages.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only

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 (c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

71. Which of the following statements

is not correct about Saptamatrika
inscription?
69. With reference to Ganga Dynasty (a) These were inscribed under the
administration, consider the following region of Satavahana king Vijaya.
statements:
(b) The inscription was in Sanskrit and
1. It was based on the principles laid in Brahmi characters.
down in the Niti and Smriti texts.
(c) References of Saptamatrika
2. Recruitment in army was made from worship are found in Eastern
higher caste only. Chalukya copper plates.
Which of the statements given above (d) It is second oldest inscription after
is/are correct? Nagarjunakonda inscription of
Ikshavaku king Ehavala-
(a) 1 only
Chantamula.
(b) 2 only
72. Which among the following factor
(c) Both 1 and 2 distinguish Tanjore school of Painting
from other?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Use of Lines
70. With reference to society under the
rule of Harsha, consider the following (b) Embellishment with Gems
statements:
(c) Use of Vivid Colors
1. The status of women improved
(d) Religious Themes
considerably under Harsha.
73. Consider the following statements
2. The institution of caste system was
in relation to revenue farming in
diluted under Harsha.
Medieval Deccan India:
Which of the statements given above
1. Revenue farmers were not under the
is/are correct?
direct control of the state.
(a) 1 only
2. Maratha revenue farming was based
(b) 2 only on Malik Amber system of revenue
farming.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 76. Consider the following pairs:

74. Which of the following Vitamin Disease

organisations brings out the publication Deficiency
known as World Economic Outlook? 1. Vitamin C Scurvy

(a) The International Monetary fund 2. Vitamin D Rickets

(b) The United Nations Development
Programme
3. Vitamin E Night
(c) The World Economic Forum blindness
Which of the statements given above
(d) The World Bank is/are correct?

75. There is some concern regarding (a) 1 and 2 only

the nanoparticles of some chemical
elements that are used by the industry (b) 3 only
in the manufacture of various products.
Why? (c) 1, 2 and 3

1. They can accumulate in the (d) None

environment, and contaminate
77. With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive
water and soil.
Zones’, which of the following
2. They can enter the food chains. statements is/are correct?

3. They can trigger the production of 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas
free radicals. that are declared under the Wildlife
(Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 2. The purpose of the declaration of
Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all
(a) 1 and 2 only kinds of human activities, in those
zones except agriculture.
(b) 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1 and 3 only given below.

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

78. Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri

was

(a) the mosque for the use of Royal

Family

(b) Akbar’s private chamber prayer

(c) the hall in which Akbar held

discussions with scholars of
various religions

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 (d) the room in which the nobles Which of the statements given above
belonging to different religions is/are correct?
gathered to discuss religious affairs
(a) 1 only
79. What was/were the object/objects
of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (b) 2 only
(1858)?
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. To disclaim any intention to annex
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Indian States
82. With reference to India’s culture
2. To place the Indian administration
and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
under the British Crown
(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of
3. To regulate East India Company’s
Shaivism still prevalent in some
trade with India
parts of South India
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) It is an ancient style bronze and
given below.
brasswork still found in southern
(a) 1 and 2 only part of Coromandel area

(b) 2 only (c) It is an ancient form of dance-

drama and a living tradition in the
(c) 1 and 3 only northern part of Malabar

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) It is an ancient martial art and a

living tradition in some parts of
80. A community of people called South India
Manganiyars is well-known for their
83. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
(a) martial arts in North-East India
(a) revolutionary association of
(b) musical tradition in North-West Indians with headquarters at San
India Francisco

(c) classical vocal music in South India (b) nationalist organization operating
from Singapore
(d) pietra dura tradition in Central
India (c) militant organization with
headquarters at Berlin

(d) communist movement for India’s

freedom with head-quarters at
Tashkent

84. Consider the following statements

in relation to Minimum Support Price
81. Consider the following statements: (MSP):

1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the 1. The MSP is set every quarter of the

teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. fiscal year based on the Commission
for Agricultural Costs and Prices'
2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was recommendations.
propounded by Madhvacharya.

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 2. The Commission for Agricultural Which of the statements given above
Costs and Prices (CACP) is an is/are correct?
attached office of the Government of
India's Ministry of Agriculture and (a) 2 only
Farmers Welfare.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Currently, there is no legal backing
(c) 1 and 3 only
for the Minimum Support Price
(MSP). (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above 87. With reference to the Strengthening
is/are correct? Teaching-Learning and Results for
States Program (STARS) project,
(a) 3 only
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. This project would be implemented
(c) 1 and 2 only as a new Centrally Sponsored
Scheme under the Department of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 School Education and Literacy,
Ministry of Education.
85. With reference to the Wildlife Crime
Control Bureau (WCCB), consider the 2. It is a project to improve the quality
following statements: and governance of school education
in 8 Indian Union Territories.
1. It is chaired by the Minister of
Environment and Forests. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
2. It is a statutory multidisciplinary
body set up by the Government of (a) 1 only
India.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2

(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

88. What is “PARAKH” (Performance

86. Consider the following statements
in relation to the Pulse Polio
Immunization programme:
1. Polio drops are given to children in
the age group of 2 to 8 years.
2. It was launched in India in 1995.
Assessment, Review, and Analysis of
Knowledge for Holistic Development)?
(a) A portal to help skilled people find
sustainable livelihood
opportunities.
(b) A new National Assessment Centre
to assess the students.

3. In 2005, India was declared polio-

free after three years on zero cases.

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 (c) An environmental single window (a) 1 only
hub for Environment, Forest,
Wildlife and CRZ clearances. (b) 2 only

(d) None of the above (c) Both 1 and 2

89. The Prabuddha Bharata, a monthly (d) Neither 1 nor 2

journal of the Ramakrishna Order
92. With reference to Ramsar
started by:
Convention, consider the following
(a) Swami Brahmananda statements:

(b) Swami Yogananda 1. The Convention was adopted at

Ramsar in Iraq in 1971 and came
(c) Swami Vivekananda into force in 1975.

(d) Mahatma Gandhi 2. The Ramsar Convention is an

international agreement promoting
90. With reference to Yakshagana, the conservation of wetlands.
consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above
1. Its stories are drawn from is/are correct?
Ramayana, Mahabharata,
Bhagavata and other epics from (a) 1 only
both Hindu and Jain and other
ancient Indic traditions. (b) 2 only

2. Yakshagana is a traditional theatre (c) Both 1 and 2

form of Kerala.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above
93. Which of the following is related to
is/are correct?
the term "Sunahri Kand" that has
(a) 1 only recently made the news?

(b) 2 only (a) some variety of sweet potato

(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) a famous place in Uttara Pradesh

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) a business development concept

(d) None of the above

94. Consider the following statements

in relation to Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan
91. With reference to Lingaraja temple, Yojana:
consider the following statements:
1. It offers cash compensation to
1. It is built in white marble and is a insured persons when they are
classic example of Kalinga style of rendered unemployed.
architecture.
2. It is a welfare measure being
2. It is a temple dedicated to Shiva. implemented by the Employees
Provident Fund Organisation
Which of the statements given above (EPFO).
is/are correct?

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 Which of the statements given above (d) Agricultural and Processed Food
is/are correct? Products Export Development
Authority
(a) 1 only
97. Consider the following statements
(b) 2 only in relation to the Employees Provident
Fund Organisation (EPFO):
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is under the administrative
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
control of the Ministry of Commerce
95. Consider the following statements and Industry.
in relation to Pradhan Mantri Matru
2. It is a statutory body and the nodal
Vandana Yojana:
agency for implementing Bilateral
1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Security Agreements with
Health and Family Welfare. other countries on a reciprocal
basis.
2. The scheme is implemented in all
the districts of the country in Which of the statements given above
accordance with the provision of the is/are correct?
National Food Security Act, 2013.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above
(b) 2 only
is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
98. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. In the election for Vice President,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
open ballot voting is used.

2. The President’s election is held in

accordance with the system of
proportional representation by
means of the single transferable vote
and the voting is by secret ballot.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

96. Which of the following is the lead (a) 1 only

agency for implementing eNAM
(National Agriculture Market) under the (b) 2 only
aegis of Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare? (c) Both 1 and 2

(a) Small Farmers Agribusiness (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consortium
99. Consider the following statements:
(b) Agricultural produce market
1. When a recognised political party
committee
splits, the Supreme Court takes the
(c) National Agricultural Cooperative decision on assigning the party
Marketing Federation of India symbol.

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 2. India has 250 registered political (b) 2 and 3 only
parties, according to the Election
Commission. (c) 1 and 3 only

Which of the statements given above (d) 1, 2 and 3

is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. Consider the following statements

in relation to Pradhan Mantri Fasal
Bima Yojana (PMFBY):

1. The Ministry of Agriculture selects

the Implementing Agency (IA).

2. The scheme is compulsory for

loanee farmers availing Crop Loan
/KCC account for notified crops and
voluntary for other others.

3. The scheme is implemented by

empanelled general insurance
companies.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

(a) 2 only

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