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Serial No ENLITE IAS PTS 19 ALL INDIA TEST
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1. In India, principle of proportional
representation through single
transferable vote can be seen in
elections to:
1. State legislative council
2. Rajya Sabha
3. Parliamentary committees
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which among the following is/are
mandated under the Schedule – X of
the Indian constitution?
1. Prohibition of immediate
appointment of a defected member
to a constitutional post
2. Provision for enacting Anti-
Defection laws in the Panchayats
3. Giving exemption to chairpersons
of legislative bodies under certain
circumstances
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. Under which of the following
circumstances fundamental right to
freedom of speech and expression can
be restricted in India?
1. When an Indian citizen delivers a
speech against the head of a foreign
state
2. When national emergency is
proclaimed on grounds of external
aggression
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
4. Consider the following statements:
1. The motion seeking the removal of
the President of India can be
initiated only in the Lok Sabha
2. Nominated members of the
Legislatures of state as well as the
union level do not take part in the
election of the President
3. All the members of parliament can
participate in the motion seeking
the removal of the President
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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5. Identify the correct statement/s:
1. The Lt.Governors /Administrators
of all union territories can issue
ordinances
2. The Lt. Governors of union
territories with legislatures can
proclaim ordinances only with the
prior consent of the President
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
6. When one climbs down from Himalayas
he/she would come across the
following trees in which order?
1. Deodar
2. Juniper
3. Sisoo
4. Oak
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 2-1-3-4
(b) 1-2-3-4
(c) 2-1-4-3
(d) 1-2-4-3
7. Consider the following statements
about the World Malaria Report 2018
released by the WHO:
1. Eventhough there was no progress
in terms of reducing the number of
malaria cases globally, India
succeeded in reducing the cases by
more than 20%
2. DAMaN initiative launched by the
government of Sikkim to contain
Malaria received a special applause
in the report
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Identify the correct statement/s:
1. Under the Kigali amendment to the
Montreal Protocol more than 190
nations have agreed to cut short the
use of HFCs by roughly 80% by
2045
2. Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program
(K-CEP) aims to help developing
nations to have transition to
energy-efficient, climate friendly
and affordable cooling solutions
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
9. Florianopolis declaration , which was
in the news recently is related with:
(a) Conserving peatlands
(b) Clean disposal of e-wastes
(c) Containing oilspills in oceans
(d) Whale conservation
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10. If the axial tilt of earth gets halved,
which of the following cities will
receive a reduced level of average
annual insolation?
(a) Kuala Lumpur
(b) Nairobi
(c) Mumbai
(d) Quito
11. Which among the following
statements about Arctic Council is/are
correct?
1. All the member states of Arctic
council have sovereignty rights
over the lands within the Arctic
circle
2. India and China are the only
countries to have the observer
status in the Arctic Council
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
12. UNESCO Global Geoparks are the
areas that have a geological heritage of
international value. In this context,
consider the following statements
about them:
1. They are nominated by
Conservation International.
2. Himalayas is the only site enlisted
in the global geopark network from
India.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
13. Which among the following is/are
associated with Satavahana rule?
1. Promotion of Vedic rituals and
Vajrayana Buddhism
2. Nasik inscriptions
3. Gahasattasai
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Who was the Mughal ruler who
fought valiantly against the powerful
rulers of Gujarat and Bihar regions and
played a key role in bringing Persian
influence in Indian art and culture?
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shahjahan
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15. The word socialism in the Indian
constitution is different from meaning
of socialism accepted in the popular
sense because:
1. State can promote free trade
agreements
2. Private companies can compete
with public sector enterprises
3. It is not mandatory in India to
pursue centralized planning
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
16. Part IVA of the Indian constitution
has provisions which are obligations of
citizens towards:
1. State
2. Individuals
3. Environment
4. International organizations
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
17. There is a great disparity among
different states of India in terms of
population. What is its impact on the
Indian federal structure?
1. The value of vote of an MP in
presidential election is higher from
states with higher population
2. More number of seats for highly
populated states in the Rajya Sabha
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
18. Which among the following terms
were introduced in the constitution
through the 44th
amendment?
1. Secular
2. Cabinet
3. Sovereign
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
19. Unlike the fundamental rights,
Directive principles of state policy in
the Indian constitution are non-
justiciable in nature. Which of the
following reasons are attributed to the
non-justiciable nature of DPSPs?
1. Lack of resources
2. Social backwardness
3. Delays in judicial system
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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20. Identify the incorrect statement about
the deputy speaker of Lok Sabha:
(a) He can preside over joint sitting of
both the houses of parliament
(b) He is appointed by the speaker of
Lok Sabha
(c) In case of absence of the speaker
he can decide whether a bill is
money bill or not
(d) He can be removed from office in
the similar manner as the Lok
Sabha speaker
21. Which among the following rivers
flow only through one country?
1. Irrawaddy
2. Danube
3. Volga
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
22. Suppose the headline inflation figures
of a Country X is as given below :
Year 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Inflation 2 5 6 7 9
This trend can be described as a case of:
(a) Creeping inflation
(b) Reflation
(c) Disinflation
(d) Deflation
23. With regard to the Standing Deposit
Facility which was recently in news,
Consider the following statements :
1. It is the rate at which the central
bank borrows from the commercial
banks without collateral agreement.
2. During inflation, the central bank
will decrease the SDF
Which of the above statement/s is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24. Which among the following will
bring about an increase in both the
NNP and NDP in India?
1. Salary received by an Indian
employee working in US embassy
in India
2. Profits of a branch of SBI in Japan
3. Rent received by Coca Cola in
India
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
25. Which among the following is not a
possible outcome of a consistent
increase in Current Account Deficit in
India?
(a) Decrease in the circulation of US
dollar in the Indian economy
(b) Appreciation of Indian rupee
(c) Indian exports become cheaper in
the world markets
(d) Increase in the prices of petrol in
India
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26. Which among the following policies
directly improve the rate of growth in
agriculture in India?
1. FASAL Project
2. ARPIT
3. LEAP
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
27. When the government has waived the
farmer loans, which of the following is
most likely to happen?
(a) An increase in the total food-grain
production
(b) An increase in the NPAs of banks
(c) Decrease in agriculture exports
from India
(d) Decrease in the revenue deficit
28. Electromagnetic radiation in the
infrared region finds application in:
1. Photography
2. Astronomy
3. Tracking
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
29. A person standing on the earth can
observe Doppler shift towards the
violet side when:
1. A star moves towards the earth
2. Earth moves towards a star
3. A star recedes away from earth
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
30. Dry ice is:
(a) Solid carbon-di-oxide
(b) Methane in ice crystals
(c) Solid ammonia
(d) Superfluid helium
31. Many high-resolution radio telescopes
are placed in different parts of the
world. In this context, consider the
following statements:
1. Radio telescopes are mostly located
in regions having low density of
population
2. Radio telescopes show the highest
efficiency when they are
hemispherical in shape
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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32. Which among the following
statements about bioflavaonoids is/are
correct?
1. They are plant derived compounds
which are good anti-oxidants
2. They play a key role in absorption
of Vitamin-D in the body
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
33. Which of the following provisions are
explicitly given in the Indian
Constitution?
1. The Chief Election Commissioner
is to be removed in the same
manner as that of the Supreme
court judge of India
2. The Chief information
commissioner of India will have
same salary and emoluments as
that of the Chief Election
Commissioner of India.
Which of the above given statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
34. India has allowed a foreign company to
produce more cars in its Indian
manufacturing plant. Which of the
following is not a possible outcome?
(a) An increase in the net exports from
India
(b) Widening of capital account deficit
(c) The widening of GDP- GNP gap in
India
(d) Decrease in the prices of cars in
Indian market
35. Which of the following is not an
initiative of National Payment
Corporation of India (NPCI)?
(a) Bharat Bill Payment System
(b) National Financial Switch
(c) National Common Mobility Card
(d) YONO app
36. Consider the following statements :
1. Tapi river flows between Vindhya
and Satpura
2. Yamuna and Kosi are right bank
tributaries of Ganga
3. Hirakud is a multipurpose project
in Damodar river
Which of the above given statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of the above
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37. The tropical rain forests of South East
Asia are best sources of timber and
woody trees yet the boreal forests of
Siberia are most popular for timber
industry. Which of the following are
possible reasons for this?
1. Tropical forests are more diverse
and thick than boreal forest
2. Scarcity of laborers in tropical
region
3. Hard woody nature of tropical tree
varieties
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
38. Utility fog is related to:
(a) Nanorobotics
(b) Astrophysics
(c) Radio navigation
(d) Precision farming
39. Which among the following
statements about the Global
Environment Outlook Report (GEO –
6) is/are correct?
1. Saving the Wetlands was the key
theme of the report
2. The report observed that poor
environmental conditions
accounted for 25% of global
disease and mortality
3. It advocates for a less-meat
intensive food and reducing food
wastes
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
40. Consider the following statements:
1. India is the first country to
introduce the concept of Extended
Producer Responsibility to contain
pollution
2. Extended producer responsibility is
compulsory under the CSR
provisions in the Companies Act
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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41. There are many substances which have
detrimental effect on environment.
Identify the rightly matched pairs of
such substances and the corresponding
conventions/protocols established with
an aim to regulate their use?
1. Montreal protocol– Sulfur
Hexafluoride
2. Stockholm convention –Endosulfan
3. Minamanta convention – Mercury
4. Rotterdam convention – Chloro
Fluro carbon
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
42. Which among the following reforms
took place during the Governor
Generalship of William Bentinck?
1. Conceived a committee which
advocated for imparting education
in vernacular language
2. Increased the minimum age of
marriage for girls to 14 years
3. Saint Helena Act
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above
43. Swadesh Sevak Home was founded
by the Indian revolutionaries in:
(a) California
(b) Paris
(c) Stuttgart
(d) Vancouver
44. Consider the following statements
about Nana Phadnavis:
1. He was the Peshwa who introduced
chauth and sardeshmukhi which
acted as the backbone of Maratha
economy
2. Under his military command, the
Marathas waged the Pindari war,
which was one among the last
efforts by an Indian power to
overthrow British, before the revolt
of 1857
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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45. Which among the following
statements about Mahatma Gandhi’s participation in the issues during his
initial days after return from South
Africa is/are correct?
1. Mahatma Gandhi was made a
member of committee which was
appointed by the government to
inquire into the issues of peasants
of Champaran
2. Mahatma Gandhi served as the
president of the Gujarat Sabha
during the Kheda Satyagraha
3. Mahatma Gandhi underwent
hunger strike in an issue related to
withdrawal of plague bonus given
to the mill workers
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
46. Consider the following statements
about the idea of kaivalya in Jainism:
1. Human beings can be reborn as
inferior animals on account of their
karmas till they attain the ideal
state of Kaivalya
2. The souls which attain kaivalya
gets annihilated with the supreme
reality in Jainism
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. Identify the literary works which
belong to the Kushana period:
1. Saundarananada
2. Buddhacharitha
3. Mrichahatika
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
48. Consider the following statements
about the schools of Vedanta:
1. Yogacara Vijanavada was a school
of Vedanta which flourished in
India during the medieval period
2. Brahman is the ultimate reality
accepted by different schools of
Vedanta
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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49. Distance between which of the
following pairs of UNESCO World
Heritage sites is the highest?
(a) Bhimbetka and Ajanta
(b) Jantar Mantar and Khajuraho
(c) Rani ki Vaav and Konark
(d) Hampi and Sanchi
50. Which of the following is the most
abundant inert gas in the earth’s atmosphere?
(a) Argon
(b) Neon
(c) Xenon
(d) Helium
51. Consider the following statements:
1. Majority of the insolation is
reflected by the earth’s atmosphere before reaching the surface of earth
2. Albedo of the earth decreases
uniformly while moving from
equator to the poles
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. Which among the following is/are the
significance/s of the Green Revolution
which took place in the 1960s?
1. It focused on promoting food
security by minimizing the use of
chemical fertilizers and pesticides
2. Apart from wheat, horticulture
sector got a huge impetus during
the Green Revolution
3. It played a huge role in bridging
the inequality between farmers in
different parts of India
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above
53. Identify the correct statement/s about
the RTI Act – 2005 :
1. It mandates to provide information
to all citizens of India without
levying any cost
2. Political parties are exempted from
giving information under the
provisions of this act
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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54. Arrange the following water bodies in
the order in which one would
encounter while traveling from Black
Sea to Mediterranean Sea.
1. Strait of Dardenelles
2. Bosphorous Strait
3. Sea of Marmara
Select the correct answer from the code
given below
(a) 1 – 2 – 3
(b) 2 – 3 – 1
(c) 3 – 1 – 2
(d) 1 – 3 – 2
55. Consider the following statements:
1. The Vice President can exercise
the pardoning powers in the
absence of President
2. Vice President is elected for a
period of 6 years
3. Deputy Governor is the de-facto
head of State Legislative Council
Select the correct answer from the code
given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
56. Which of the combinations of Indian
states are landlocked?
(a) Rajasthan, Goa, Bihar
(b) Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha
(c) Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir,
Rajasthan
(d) Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam
57. Consider the following statements
about the Royal Commission on
Labour:
1. It was created to inquire into the
existing conditions of labour in
industrial undertakings and
plantations in India
2. Also known as Whitley
Commission, it adopted a critical
stand towards the British
employers
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
58. Who amongst the following leaders
received a huge applause in the
Socialist Conference held in
Amsterdam?
(a) Madam Bhikaji Cama
(b) Dadabhai Naoroji
(c) Shyamji Krishna Varma
(d) Gopala Krishna Gokhale
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59. Identify the correct statement/s about
the Indian National Army :
1. Muthuramalinga Thevar played a
vital role in recruiting personnel to
INA from South India
2. Subhash Chandra Bose decided to
associate INA with the Axis
powers after ensuring that the
Japanese had no plans for territorial
expansion in India
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. Consider the following statements
about the Home Rule movements in the
Indian independence movement:
1. Balgangadhar Tilak launched the
passive resistance following the
arrest of Annie Besant during the
movement
2. Invoking religious symbols like
swastika and celebrating festivals
like Ganesh Chathurthi was a
common practice in the Home Rule
movement
3. Balgangadhar Tilak was sent to
Mandalay jail on charges of
delivering seditious speeches
during the movement
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
61. World’s highest research station hosts the India’s seed vault. In this context,
consider the following statements:
1. Department of Science and
Technology has created this
facility.
2. It is located at Mana Pass which is
also the World’s highest motorable
road.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
62. At home, in your room, you are not
getting enough WiFi signal. Your
friend advised you to place an
aluminum foil behind your router. This
is most probably because
(a) The foil masks unnecessary signals
avoiding interference.
(b) The foil reflects the signals and
avoid going in one direction.
(c) The foil produces more radiation
due to excited molecules.
(d) None of the above
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63. Consider the following statements
regarding the Composition Scheme
under GST.
1. It is compulsory for small
businesses with turnover less than
1.5 crore
2. Those registered under the scheme
cannot claim input tax credit
Which of the statement(s) given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
64. Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy
has been a milestone in the field of
genetic engineering. In this context,
consider the following statements:
1. Three parent baby is a product of
this technique.
2. Mitochondrial DNA has features
from both mother and father.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements
about Payments Bank:
1. Government of India owns 76%
share in India Post Payments Bank.
2. It can accept a restricted deposit up
to ₹ 2 lakh per customer.
3. While it can issue debit cards, it
cannot issue credit cards.
4. Payment banks were formed based
on recommendation of Nachiket
Mor committee.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
66. Consider the following statements about
the Quit India Movement :
1. Winston Churchill was the British
Prime minister during movement
2. It took place during the World War
II.
3. Individual Satyagraha was started
by the leaders to protest the arrest
of Gandhi following the Quit India
resolution
Which of the above given statement(s)
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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67. Consider the following statements
regarding the office of Secretary
General of Lok Sabha :
1. He is a permanent officer
appointed by the President of India.
2. His Salary and Pensions are
charged from the Consolidated
Fund of India.
Which of the above given statements
is/are correct with respect to Indian
Polity?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
68. Consider the following statements
regarding Apni Dharohar Apni
Pehchan scheme of the Government :
1. It is aimed at protecting only the
UNESCO world heritage cites in
India
2. Prabhari officers are appointed by
the government as leaders of
heritage conservation
3. The programme is an initiative of
Ministry of Tourism
Which of the above given statements
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
69. Consider the following indices :
1. Composite District Infrastructure
Index (DII)
2. City Liveability Index
3. Composite Water management
Index
Which of the above given indices is/are
released by NITI Aayog?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
70. China is involved in several boundary
disputes between neighboring nations
along the South China Sea. Which of
the following islands is/ are involved
in such disputes?
1. Woody Islands
2. Kuril Islands
3. Spratly Islands
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
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71. Consider the following statements
about contribution of ISRO in national
security:
1. Aryabhata was the first satellite
launched by the PSLV
2. India made use of the indigenous
cryogenic technology for the first
time in Chandrayan 1 mission
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
72. Consider the following statements
about The Board for Regulation and
Supervision of Payment and Settlement
Systems:
1. It is the highest policy making
body on payment systems in the
country and comes under the
control of department of financial
services under Ministry of Finance.
2. In India payment and settlement
system includes money currency
and electronic transfer only and
excludes cheque clearance.
3. The payment and settlement
systems are regulated by the
Payment and Settlement Systems
Act, 2007.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
73. Consider the following statements
regarding National Health Profile
(NHP)-2018:
1. It covers demographic as well as
socio-economic factors along with
major health indicators.
2. As per the profile, only Kerala and
Delhi have achieved the WHO
recommended doctor population
ratio.
3. NHP is annually published by the
Central Bureau of Health
Intelligence.
Select the correct statement/s
using the codes given below.
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
74. Consider the following statements
regarding the Scheme for Translational
and Advanced Research in Science
(STARS):
1. The scheme aims to fund science
projects selected through a
competitive basis.
2. It was launched by the Ministry of
Human Resource and
Development.
Select the correct statement/s using
the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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75. The popular political message India
for Indians in 19th
century was given
by :
(a) Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
(b) Atmaram Pandurang
(c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(d) Dayanand Saraswathi
76. Consider the following statements :
1. The Parliament can make law in
any matters of state list during the
President Rule.
2. A constitutional amendment bill
can be introduced in Parliament by
a private member.
3. A person who is eligible to contest
in elections for Lok Sabha can
contest in Rajya Sabha elections
also.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are
correct with respect to Indian Polity?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
77. Which of the following species are
restricted to high altitude ecosystems?
1. Clouded Leopard
2. Hoolock Gibbon
3. Red Panda
4. Chiru
5. Black buck
6. Nilgai
Select the correct statements from the
above, using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
78. SAFER, a new initiative by WHO is
associated with :
(a) Cancer awareness among people
(b) Alcohol abuse
(c) Birth Control among rural women
(d) Spread of Multi resistant TB
79. Consider the following statements
regarding the India – US dialogue on
Intellectual Property which held last
year:
.
1. It will be convened annually and
alternatively between New Delhi
and Washington D.C.
2. DIPP is the coordinating agency
for the programme.
Which of the above given statements
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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80. Consider the following the statements
on UNNATI programme that was in
news recently :
1. It was launched by Ministry of
Human Resources to provide rural
India with professional resource
support from institutes of higher
education.
2. It was launched to commemorate
50th
anniversary of United Nations
Conference on the Exploration and
Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
(UNISPACE+50).
Which of the given statement(s) is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
81. Currency of which of the following
countries does not constitute the
Special Drawing Rights (SDR) created
by the IMF?
(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) Germany
(d) Russia
82. Identify the rightly matched pairs of
organizations and their headquarters:
1. World Economic Forum – Paris
2. Asian Development Bank – Manila
3. International Energy Agency -
Riyadh
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
83. Indian foreign policy has evolved
according to the changing geo-political
order since independence. Arrange the
following policies/events in the
chronological order in which they have
been adopted:
1. Panchsheel
2. Bandung conference
3. Gujral doctrine
4. Act East policy
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 1-2-4-3
(c) 2-1-3-4
(d) 2-1-4-3
84. Identify the rightly matched pairs of
agreements/treaties and corresponding
Indian prime ministers:
1. Indus Water Treaty – JL Nehru
2. Tashkent Agreement – Indira
Gandhi
3. Shimla Agreement – LB Shastri
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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85. Consider the following statements:
1. 1994 Asian Games was the first
event in which Doordarshan started
colour telecasting
2. DD Arunaprabha is the satellite
television channel focusing in
Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
86. Identify the correct statement/s about
the state of coastal erosion in India
according the report of National
Centre for Coastal Research:
1. About one-third of the total coastal
line was lost due to soil erosion in
the last two decades
2. Port development and construction
of dams are cited as the major
anthropogenic factors responsible
for erosion
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
87. India recovered from the severe
Balance of Payment crisis in 1991
which was bailed out after following
some directives of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF). Which among
the following were the guidelines
extended by the IMF?
1. Devaluation of rupee
2. Reducing Customs duty
3. Ensuring membership in the WTO
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
88. Identify the rightly matched pairs of
different reports and the publishing
institution:
1. UNCTAD – World Investment
Report
2. International Monetary Fund –
Global Economic Prospects
3. World Economic Forum – Global
competitiveness report
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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89. Consider the following statements
about 2011 Census of India:
1. Among the states, Kerala has the
highest female literacy rate and sex
ratio
2. Among the union territories, NCT
Delhi has the highest female
literacy rate and sex ratio
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
90. Bogibeel bridge which was in the news
recently is built over the river:
(a) Lohit
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Dibang
(d) Teesta
91. Consider the following statements
regarding Convention on Migratory
Species (CMS):
1. Siberian Crane has been selected as
the mascot for the CoP-13.
2. CMS is only global and UN-based
intergovernmental organization
established exclusively for
conservation of migratory species.
Select the correct statement/s using
codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
92. High powered money comprises :
(a) Currency held by the public + Cash
reserves of banks.
(b) Currency held by the public +
Demand and time deposits + Cash
reserves of banks.
(c) Currency held by the public + Cash
reserves of banks + Other deposits
of RBI.
(d) Currency held by the public + other
deposits of RBI
93. The whole incidence of a sales tax will
be on the buyers when :
(a) The demand for the commodity is
perfectly elastic.
(b) The supply for the commodity is
perfectly inelastic.
(c) The demand for the commodity is
perfectly inelastic.
(d) Both the demand and supply for
the commodity are perfectly
elastic.
94. Which of the following statement(s)
is/are true?
1. A common resource is rival and
non-excludable.
2. A public good is non-rival and
non-excludable.
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
95. Consider the following statements
about the budgetary deficits:
1. Higher fiscal deficit necessarily
implies higher primary deficit
2. NK Singh Committee recommends
to eliminate revenue deficit by
2023
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
96. Identify the rightly matched pairs:
1. Odissi – Gita Govindam
2. Sattriya - Borgeet
3. Kathak – Lai Haraoba
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
97. Which of the following were present
during the Indus Valley Civilization?
1. Steel plates
2. Beadmaking and weaving
3. Currency as a medium of exchange
4. Hymns praising Nature
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
98. Which of the following kingdoms
was not a contemporary of the other
three?
(a) Tuluva
(b) Seuna
(c) Kakatiya
(d) Hoysala
99. Consider the following statements
about the six principal organs of the
United Nations:
1. African states have the highest
representation in the UN Economic
and Social Council
2. Permanent members of the UN
Security Council enjoy veto power
in the selection process of the UN
Secretary-General
3. UN General Assembly is governed
by the principle of one state one
vote
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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100. When the nucleus of an atom
undergoes radioactive decay by
emitting an alpha particle, which of the
following changes will take place in
the nucleus?
1. Number of neutrons will be
reduced
2. Nucleus will become negatively
charged
3. Number of protons in the nucleus
will be reduced
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
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