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UPSC Prelims Test Series 2019
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TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES: Test 23
TOPIC: GS Comprehensive test 2 Date: 21-04-2019 Time Allowed: 2 Hr Maximum Marks: 200
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1. Consider the following statements about 'Acid Igneous‟ rocks: 1. They are denser than basic igneous
rocks. 2. They have a high percentage of silica
than that of basic igneous rocks. 3. They are darker than basic igneous
rocks. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which of the following is the correct
sequence of „Cloud Forms‟ in an
ascending order of their heights from the ground? (a) Cirrus-Altocumulus-Stratus (b) Stratus-Altocumulus-Cirrus (c) Stratus-Cirrus-Altocumulus (d) Altocumulus-Stratus-Cirrus
3. Consider the following statements
regarding „Extra-tropical cyclones‟: 1. Extra-tropical cyclones have a clear
frontal system which is absent in tropical cyclones.
2. Extra-tropical cyclones move from east to west whereas tropical cyclones move from west to east.
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
4. With reference to „Oceanic Currents‟,
which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Oceanic currents flow clockwise in
northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in southern hemisphere.
2. Warm ocean currents are mainly
responsible for high salinity in Dead Sea of Palestine.
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
5. Which among the following climate types are conspicuously absent in the southern hemisphere? 1. Mediterranean Climate 2. Siberian Climate 3. Laurentian Climate 4. British Climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4
6. Recently some sites have been
accorded „in principle‟ approval by Government of India to set up nuclear
reactors in future. In this context, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Nuclear Plant Site State
1 Jaitapur Maharashtra
2 Haripur Madhya Pradesh
3 Bhimpur West Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
7. The term – „Von Kramer‟ was in news
recently. It refers to _____________ (a) World‟s first artificial intelligence news
anchor. (b) Family of six industry-standard
microprocessors. (c) Crater within the South Pole basin on
the Moon. (d) Polarimetry doppler weather radar.
8. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Report : Published by
1. Global Status Report : REN21 2. Global Financial Stability Report :
World Economic Forum 3. Global Money Laundering Report :
World Bank 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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9. The Union Ministry of Finance has advised banks in India to consider issuing contactless debit cards from end of 2018. Which of the following are the features of a contactless debit cards? 1. The range at which such card can be
read is very large. 2. They have an embedded antenna. 3. They work on infrared technology.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Hypoxia, or oxygen depletion, is an environmental phenomenon where the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the water column decreases to a level that can no longer support living aquatic organisms. Hypoxia can be linked to __________. 1. Lead 2. Nitrogen 3. Phosphorus 4. Arsenic
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) 2, 3 and 4 only
11. India had launched Project Tiger in
1973 to conserve tigers. Till now, the coverage of “Project Tiger” has increased from 9 reserves to 50 tiger reserves spread across 18 states. Which among the following states do not have a tiger reserve? 1. Punjab 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Assam 4. Tripura
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
12. With reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements. 1. Its origin can be traced to Special
Police Establishment (SPE) set up in 1941 by Government of India.
2. The present provision of selection committee for appointment of its chief is in accordance with the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
3. Its jurisdiction to a state or UT is subjected to consent from the concerned state or UT.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only (d) 1 and 3 only
13. Angel Tax, recently in the news, is
(a) an income tax payable on capital raised by unlisted companies through shares at price above the fair market value of the shares.
(b) an income tax payable on capital raised by listed companies through shares at price above the fair market value of the shares.
(c) an income tax payable on capital raised by unlisted companies through shares at price below the fair market value of the shares.
(d) an income tax payable on capital raised by listed companies through shares at price below the fair market value of the shares
14. World Social Protection Report 2017 - 19, sometimes seen in the news, is published by (a) World Economic Forum (b) United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees (c) International Labour Organisation
United Nations Office for the
(d) Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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15. The term Haircut, sometimes seen in the news related to banking, is (a) The loss in net revenue of a bank due
to increase in inflation. (b) The difference between the actual
dues from a borrower and the amount one settles with the bank.
(c) The loss in revenue of a bank due to priority sector lending.
(d) The loss in revenue of a bank due to implementation of cybersecurity measures in their system.
16. With reference to the Hunter Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Emphasis on improvement of primary
education. 2. Establishment of a University Grants
Commission. 3. Use of English as a medium of
instruction at all levels Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
17. The term “2 + 1 dialogue”, recently
in news, is related to the affairs of
(a) USA and South Korea with North Korea
(b) China and India with a regional country
(c) Japan and South Korea with North Korea
(d) USA and Canada with regional countries
18. Consider the following pairs: Folk Art State
1. Dollu Kunitha Karnataka 2. Chhapeli Odisha 3. Tamang Selo Sikkim
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 only
19. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan -Dhan (Pm- Sym) Yojana. 1. Workers from unorganised sectors
with monthly income of Rs. 15000 or less are eligible for this scheme.
2. Children working in family-based enterprises are eligible to avail benefits.
3. During the receipt of pension, if the subscriber dies, the spouse of the beneficiary is entitled to receive only 50 % of the pension received by the beneficiary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 only
20. With reference to Generalised
System of Preferences, consider the following statements: 1. It is a WTO mechanism of preferential
trade to be adopted by member countries.
2. It helps spur sustainable development in beneficiary countries.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
21. 82.5 E longitude or the IST line
passes through which of the following set of states in India? (a) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and
Jharkhand (b) Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and
Andhra Pradesh (c) Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West
Bengal (d) Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra
Pradesh
22. Colombo Declaration, recently in the news, is related to (a) Bottom trawling (b) Drug trafficking in Indian Ocean
Region (c) Promoting education among Tamil
Minority (d) Cooperation among SAARC countries
in counter terrorism
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23. Which among the following is related to the June 3 plan? (a) Creation of a federal government with
residuary powers to the Governor. (b) Rejection of the demand for a separate
Pakistan. (c) Independence to princely states to join
India or Pakistan (d) Setting up of a Boundary Commission
to demarcate the boundaries between India and Pakistan
24. Consider the following statements regarding Postal Life Insurance (PLI) 1. Both government employee and
working professionals are eligible for PLI.
2. Low premium and high bonus as compared to private insurance is a unique feature of PLI.
3. It is under the aegis of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
25. With reference to pardoning power
of the President and the Governor, consider the following statements. 1. Pardoning power under Art 72 and
161 is beyond judicial review. 2. Under Art 72, President needs to act
on the advice of council of ministers, however under Art 161, Governor has the right to act on his own discretion.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
26. Money Multiplier refers to how an initial deposit in bank can lead to a bigger final increase in the total money supply. Which of the following has a positive effect on money multiplier? (a) Export earning (b) Import spending (c) Tight monetary policy (d) Increase in currency drain ratio
27. With reference to the Lingayata sect, consider the following statements: 1. It emerged as a reform movement
against Brahmanical social order in the 12th century.
2. It believes in monotheism. 3. Their devotional songs known as
vachanas are composed in Kannada and Sanskrit.
4. Basavanna lived during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
28. With reference to “Artificial Moon”, recently in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It will use nuclear fusion technology
to generate energy. 2. It could help rescue efforts by
illuminating disaster zones in blackout areas.
3. It will be jointly launched by China and Russia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
29. A situation has arised where in the
union is making laws on subjects enumerated in the state list, fundamental rights under Art 19 are suspended and the tenure of the Parliament has been extended by a year. Which of the following best describes the situation above? (a) External Aggression (b) Armed Rebellion
(c) Financial Emergency (d) Both (a) and (b)
30. With reference to the religious
practices in India, the term „Aryikas‟ is related to (a) Buddhism (b) Zoroastrianism (c) Jainism (d) Vaishnavism
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31. Consider the following statements. 1. The Producer Price Index (PPI)
measures the average change in the prices of goods and services, either as they leave the place of production or as they enter the production process.
2. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in prices from buyers or consumer‟s perspective.
3. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) basket tracks prices of bulk transactions at first stage of all intermediate and final products.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
32. The term “Meghalayan Age”, seen
recently in the news, describes (a) a period of mega-drought that
devastated civilisations across the world in the Holocene epoch.
(b) a time when continental landmasses were low and sea levels were rising.
(c) era of major extinction event where 60% of marine genera went extinct.
(d) Earth‟s geological history to mark the substantial influence of humans on geology and climate
33. Consider the following statements regarding UNNATI Programme of ISRO: 1. It is a capacity building programme
on Nanosatellite development. 2. It will provide training to Indian
private companies for their enhanced participation in future space programmes.
3. It is an initiative to commemorate the 50th anniversary of UNISPACE+50.
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
34. With reference to Hydroponics
Technology, sometimes in news,
consider the following statements:
1. Using this technology, plants are grown in a soil-less medium.
2. The plant roots are submerged in oxygenated water solution containing all essential nutrients and minerals.
3. Plants grown using this technology are free from diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
35. With reference to Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad, which of the following statement is incorrect? (a) He was the youngest to become
President of Indian National Congress. (b) He was the first Education Minister of
Independent India. (c) He is a recipient of Bharat Ratna. (d) He presided over Indian National
Congress three times.
36. Which one of the following was not a characteristic of the Quit India Movement? (a) Formation of parallel governments in
parts of the country. (b) Setting up of arbitration courts (c) Absence of communal clashes (d) Active all-India participation of
princely states
37. Who among the following sets of personalities are related with the formulation of the „Bombay Plan‟ of 1944? (a) EMS Namboodiripad, G.D. Birla,
Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Purushottamdas Thakurdas, John
Mathai, Ashok Mehta (c) J.R.D. Tata, G.D. Birla,
Purushottamdas Thakurdas (d) J.R.D. Tata, G.D. Birla, Ram Manohar
Lohia
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38. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Permanent Settlement System of Bengal? (a) Hereditary rights of succession over
land were abolished. (b) Pattas or title deeds were to be issued
by the British governor in charge. (c) Land ownership rights were given to
the zamindar. (d) Amount paid by the landlords to the
government was fixed for a period of two years.
39. Which of the following had a bearing on the Civil Services during the colonial rule? 1. Aitchison Commission
2. Hunter Committee 3. Lee Commission 4. Montague Chelmsford Reforms
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 3 and 4 only
40. With reference to Living Planet
Report 2018, consider the following statements: 1. It is published by World Wildlife Fund
(WWF). 2. Overexploitation and agricultural
activity are still the dominant causes of current species loss.
3. Biocapacity is the ability of ecosystems to renew themselves.
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
41. Which of the following is not
correct about the Indian Councils Act
of 1892? (a) Supplementary questions could be
asked. (b) Budget could be discussed. (c) Increase in the non-official members
in the Imperial Legislative Council (d) Introduction of an element of election
for the first time.
42. “Xylophis indicus”, recently seen in news, is (a) A newly discovered catfish species
endemic to Brahmaputra river system.
(b) Tree frog species rediscovered in Eastern Ghats
(c) Wood snake species recently discovered in Western Ghats.
(d) It is the Scientific name of Gangetic Dolphins
43. Consider the following statements: 1. The polar vortex is a large area of high
pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth‟s poles.
2. It always exists near the poles.
3. Portions of Europe and Asia do not experience cold surges connected to the polar vortex.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
44. With reference to the political
associations formed during the colonial rule, consider the following pairs:
Association : Founder 1. Landholders Society: Dwarkanath
Tagore 2. Indian League : Surendranath
Banerjee 3. Indian Association: Anand Mohan
Bose Which of the statements given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
45. Which one of the following foreign
travellers gave a glowing account of the administration in the empire of Krishnadeva Raya? (a) Ralph Fitch (b) Francois Bernier (c) Captain Hawkins (d) Eduardo Barbosa
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46. With reference to the Fiscal Program of India, consider the following statements: 1. In recent years, non-tax receipts form
a larger part of the Union Government‟s revenue than the tax receipts.
2. According to the Budget-2019, Fiscal Deficit is pegged at 3.4% of the GDP for the year 2019-20 and the target for 2020-21 has been set at 3%.
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. Which among the following pairs of
national parks in India are the most recent ones to be included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves? (a) Achanakmar-Amarkantak and
Seshachalam Hills (b) Achanakmar-Amarkantak and
Khangchendzonga (c) Agasthyamalai and Khangchendzonga (d) Achanakmar-Amarkantak and
Agasthyamalai
48. Consider the following statements
regarding Oxytocin: 1. It is also known as cuddle drug 2. It is a reproductive hormone present
in all mammals 3. It is used by farmers to increase the
size of their produce. 4. Farmers use it indiscriminately to
increase milk production in cattle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
49. Asia‟s first EPZ (Export Processing Zone) was set up in. (a) Kandla (b) Kolkata (c) Ambela (d) Ahmedabad
50. Which of the following is/are the applications of laughing gas - nitrous oxide? 1. Medical anaesthetic 2. Fuel additive 3. Food processing
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Recently the Union Cabinet
approved the launch of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS). In the
context of Cyberphysical system (CPS), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They are physical and engineered
systems whose operations are monitored, coordinated, controlled and integrated by a computing and communication core.
2. CPS engineering has a strong emphasis on uniquely identifiable and internet connected devices and embedded system.
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
52. NASA‟s Visualizing Ion Outflow via
Neutral Atom Sensing-2 (VISIONS-2) was in news recently. In this context which of the following is the objective of this mission? (a) To get a closer look at how the Earth's
atmosphere is slowly leaking into space.
(b) To study the sun during solar maximum, researching energetic
particles, coronal mass ejections and interplanetary shocks in the inner heliosphere.
(c) To study cosmic X-rays emitted from neutron stars.
(d) To study Gravitational waves caused by massive objects moving with extreme accelerations
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53. Consider the following statements about „Joint Forest Management‟ (JFM) in Indian context: 1. The objectives of JFM find no mention
in the National Forest Policy of 1988. 2. Under JFM, village communities are
entrusted with protection and management of nearby forests.
3. Forest departments with the help of local community form a committee to manage and protect forests.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
54. Which of the following components is/are comprised of the „National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)‟? 1. Research on adaptation and
mitigation 2. Technology demonstration on farmers‟
field 3. Additional subsidies to fertilizer
industries Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
55. A woman visited a few Indian states
in a particular sequence during her official tour. She encountered one unique wildlife species in each state in the following order: 1. Asiatic Lion 2. Hangul 3. Red Panda 4. Great Indian Bustard
Select the correct order of the Indian
states visited by the woman from the code given below:
(a) Rajasthan - Jammu & Kashmir - Arunachal Pradesh - Gujarat
(b) Gujarat - Arunachal Pradesh - Jammu & Kashmir - Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat - Rajasthan - Jammu & Kashmir - Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Gujarat - Jammu & Kashmir - Arunachal Pradesh – Rajasthan
56. Consider the following statements with reference to „Sea Grasses‟: 1. Like seaweeds, sea grasses are also
macroscopic algae. 2. Sea grasses usually grow in brackish
water. 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
57. This protected site mostly consists
of tropical forests along with unique genetic reservoir of cultivated plants like cardamom and pepper. It
constitutes three wildlife sanctuaries and one tiger reserve. It is home to Kani tribes and occupies a prominent place in the epic Ramayana. Which of the following protected areas could be this? (a) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (b) Pachmari Biosphere Reserve (c) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (d) Achanakamar-Amarkantak Biosphere
Reserve
58. With reference to Indian Network Climate Change Assessment (INCCA),
Which of the following regions does not come under „4X4 Assessment‟? (a) Himalayan region (b) North-East region (c) Central India (d) Coastal plains
59. With reference to Regional
Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES), consider the following statements: 1. It is evolved from the efforts of
countries in Africa and Asia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
2. RIMES operates from its regional early warning centre located at Hyderabad.
3. Currently, India chairs the RIMES Council.
Which of the statements given above 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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60. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding 'Arrow 3', that was in the news recently? 1. It is India‟s highest-altitude missile
interception system. 2. It is capable of shooting down
satellites. 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
61. The 'International North–South
Transport Corridor (INSTC) project', was in the news recently. With
reference to it, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. INSTC project was initiated by India,
Pakistan, Russia and Iran. 2. Each member state has to sign the
Ashgabat agreement to become the part of the project.
3. Afghanistan is not a member of the INSTC project.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above
62. A parliamentary panel has recently
recommended that necessary steps must be taken to open new uranium mines to ensure sufficient amount of uranium in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Imported uranium in India is used
both for weapons and civil nuclear programmes.
2. Major portion of uranium for domestic production in India comes from the Jaduguda mines in Jharkhand.
3. Uranium Corporation of India Ltd is the only organisation responsible for mining and processing of uranium ore for commercial purposes.
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
63. Which of the following is/are correct regarding Champaran Satyagraha? 1. Peasants were forced to grow indigo
on 3/10 of the total land under Tinkathia system.
2. Raj Kumar Shukla requested Mahatma Gandhi to look into the problem.
3. Gandhi used Non-Cooperation to solve the matter.
Select the correct code (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
64. Iltutmish is considered to be the real founder of Delhi Sultanate. Which of the following statements are correct about Iltutmish 1. He was the first king in India to mint
coins in Arabic. 2. He completed the famous Qutub
Minar in praise of his predecessor Qutub ud din Aibak .
3. He was dethroned by his daughter Razia Sultan.
Select the code from following: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the above
65. Which of the following statements
are correct regarding „Vayoshreshtha Samman‟? 1. It is conferred by Ministry Culture. 2. It is conferred to senior citizens and
institutions in recognition for their service to senior citizens.
3. It was elevated to the level of National Awards under different categories.
Select the code from below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above
66. Like Minded Developing Countries
(LMDC) group includes: Select one:
(a) India, China, Venezuela and Iran. (b) Brazil, China, India, South Africa. (c) Chile, Qatar, Pakistan, China. (d) India, China, South Africa, Indonesia.
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67. Which of the following statements are correct about the Army reforms of Alauddin khilji ? 1. He was the first Sultan to have a
standing army. 2. He used to give salaries to his army in
form of grains and land grants. 3. He organized his army on decimal
pattern i.e. multiples of 10. 4. In order to check fraud, he introduced
the concept of „ Dagh ‟ – branding of horse and „ Chehra ‟ – identification of soldiers.
Select the code from below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
68. Consider the following statements about Australia group 1. It is an informal bloc of countries that
keeps a tight control over exports of conventional weapons.
2. India is a member of the group. 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
69. Which of the following statements
with respect to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is/are correct? 1. The Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence is the apex antismuggling agency of India working under Ministry of Finance.
2. Its functions include detecting and curbing illicit international trade in wildlife and environmentally sensitive items.
3. It is tasked with combating commercial frauds related to international trade and evasion of
Customs duty. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
70. Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist literature: 1. Suttapitaka is a compilation of
sayings of Buddha. 2. Vinaypitaka is a compilation of rules
of Sangha. 3. Abhidhamma pitaka is a compilation
of philosophies of Dhamma. Identify the incorrect statement:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of above
71. Identify the correct statement:
1. The crowd gathered in Jallianwala Bagh in support of non-cooperation
movement. 2. Rabindranath Tagore renounced his
knighthood in protest against Jallianwala Bagh incident.
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
72. Cholas were undoubtedly the
greatest of the South Indian rulers with largest kingdom at their peak.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Cholas? 1. Cholas had a strong navy and they
invaded and annexed Sri Lanka. 2. The Brihadeshwara temple at Tanjore,
built by Rajraja Chola is the first granite temple in the World.
3. Cholas were first Indian rulers to install their and their wife‟s statues in the temple, showing divinity of the ruler.
Select the code from below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
73. 'Global Risks Report' is prepared by the _________. (a) European Central Bank (b) International Monetary Fund (c) World Economic Forum (d) Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development
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74. Which of the following Bhakti Saints preached the „Nirguna‟ philosophy? 1. Nanak 2. Kabir 3. Surdas 4. Tulsidas
Select the code from below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above
75. Which of the following statements
are correct about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? 1. He was author of books like „The
Annihilation of Caste‟ and „Pakistan or
the Partition of India‟. 2. He was founder of Independent
Labour Party. 3. His death anniversary is observed as
Mahaparinirvan Divas. Select the correct code
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
76. Consider the following statements
regarding suspension of MPs in Lok Sabha :
1. The Speaker is empowered to suspend a member for the remaining part of the day or remainder of the session
2. The Speaker alone has the authority to revoke such suspension
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
77. Which of the following are members
of selection committee of Lokpal? 1. Prime Minister
2. Union Cabinet Minister nominated by PM
3. Chief Justice of India 4. Leader of Largest Opposition Party 5. Eminent jurist
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
78. Consider the following statements related to Fugitive Economic Offenders : 1. A person can be named as a fugitive
economic offender if an arrest warrant is made against him/her for involvement in economic offences involving at least Rs.100 crore and has fled from India to escape legal action
2. A person declared as a fugitive economic offender can challenge such declaration in a High Court within 30 days
3. Even after a person returns to India, the declaration continues to be in operation
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
79. Which of the following is not
correct with regards to private members bill? (a) Private Member‟s Bill requires a one
month notice to be introduced in the floor of the House
(b) They can be introduced only in Lok Sabha
(c) As a convention, they are introduced only in Fridays
(d) Private Member Bill can also be a Constitutional Amendment Bill
80. With reference to the Katowice Climate Talks, Consider the following statements: 1. It refers to UNFCCC COP- 23 which
took place in 2018. 2. The conference welcomed the IPCC
report on 1.5°c. 3. The participating Nations came up
with a detailed “operating manual” of
2015 Paris Agreement. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 only
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81. Which one among the statement given below best describes about “Cobots”? (a) They were designed to replace
humans presence completely in the working site.
(b) Suitable for executing an automated task without human interaction.
(c) Closed area of operation is ensured with fences and cages.
(d) Easy programming nature makes it to fit for customized tasks.
82. Everything in this universe is made up of atoms but every atom is made up of atomic and subatomic particles. With this context. Consider the
following pairs: Particles Special features/names
1. Bosons : Force particles 2. Protons : Electromagnetic particles 3. Electrons : More stable Particles 4. Neutrons : Baryonic particle
Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
83. Which among the following is a
kind of naturally occurring radio isotopic material which is non self fissionable by thermal neutrons but can be converted into a fissile material by neutron absorption and subsequent nuclei conversions. 1. Thorium - 232 2. Uranium - 235 3. Uranium - 238 4. Plutonium - 239
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
84. Treaty of Pelindaba is associated with which of the following? (a) Agreement to ensure that Russia and
US won‟t deploy nuclear missiles in Cuba
(b) Ensuring denuclearization of Africa (c) Keeping Latin America as a nuclear
weapon free zone (d) Establishment of African Union
85. Recently during the General Conference on Weights and Measures all the member scientists had voted to define the International System of Units (SI) in terms of fundamental constants that describes the natural world. With respect to this which among the following pairs is correctly matched? Units : New representation 1. Kilogram : Planck‟s constant 2. Kelvin : Avagadro‟s constant 3. Mole : Boltzmann‟s constant 4. Metre : Speed of light
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
86. With reference to the International
Criminal Court (ICC), which of the following statements is correct? (a) ICC forms part of the United Nations
Organisation (b) In the cases of genocide, crimes
against humanity and war crimes, if ICC decides to take up the case and national judicial systems has to abide by the decision
(c) India is not a member of ICC (d) ICC sits in Rome, Italy
87. With reference to Bharat Stage
Emission Norms, consider the following statements : 1. It is based on European regulations 2. India is currently using BS-V norms
and it has decided to skip BS-VI and adopt BS-VII by 2020
3. Along with reducing air pollution, BS norms also has the potential to decrease the cost of vehicles
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above
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88. Consider the following statements regarding Government e-Marketplace : 1. It is the National Public Procurement
Portal for India 2. It is used for procurement of common
goods and services 3. Local bodies can also use GeM for
procurement Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
89. Which of the following countries
are involved in a dispute over the
control of Migingo Island? (a) Italy and Greece (b) Kenya and Uganda (c) United Kingdom and Argentina (d) Australia and Papua New Guinea
90. Recently BSNL had announced its VoIP service in our country in the name of BSNL Wings app. Which one among the following statements best describes about this BSNL‟s “VoIP technology”? (a) Mobile app is mandatory for making a
call through internet. (b) Call connectivity is not possible with
other private companies Wi-Fi hotspots.
(c) Voice calling is possible even in the absence of SIM card.
(d) It‟s the first technology which provides Video calling facility to the landlines to mobile phone and vice versa.
91. With reference to the Muziris Heritage Project, which among the following statements is/are correct? 1. Muziris was an ancient port located
on the east coast of India.
2. Muziris port is being mentioned in the Sangam literature.
3. The Muziris Heritage Project is the largest conservation project in the country.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 1 and 3 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
92. What did the 'Tanzeem' and 'Tabligh' movements aimed for? (a) To create a nationalistic militant force
among Muslims. (b) To have communal consolidation and
do religious conversions (c) To impart liberal ideology among
Muslim Youths. (d) To fight for the formation of an
independent Pakistan. 93. Which of the following leaders
participated in 'Individual Satyagraha'? 1. Vinoba Bhave 2. C. Rajagopalachari 3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Sarojini Naidu Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) Only 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 1, 3 and 4 (c) Only 2 and 4 (d) All of the above
94. Which of the following taxes form
part of receipts of revenue account of budget in India? 1. Income tax 2. Corporation tax 3. Customs duty
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above
95. Consider the following statements
regarding National Financial Reporting Authority: 1. It is headed Union Finance Minister 2. It can make recommendations on the
foundation and laying down of accounting and auditing policies and standards
3. It also enjoys the powers of a civil court in some matters
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
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96. Consider the following statements about Non Banking Financial Companies: 1. NBFCs are regulated by RBI 2. NBFCs cannot accept demand
deposits 3. NBFCs cannot issue cheques drawn
on itself Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All of the above
97. Consider the following regarding
the concept of Engel‟s law:
1. It states that as income rises, the proportion of income spend on food falls,
2. According to this law, smaller a person‟s income, greater the proportion of it that he will spend on food and vice versa.
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
98. Consider the following statements:
1. Vote on Account deals only with the expenditure side of the government‟s budget.
2. Interim Budget does not give the complete financial statement, like a full Budget.
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
99. Foreign exchange reserves in India
includes: 1. Foreign Exchange Assets of RBI 2. Gold stock of RBI 3. SDR holding of the Government.
Correct answer code is: (a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above
100. Which one of the following inscriptions of Asoka refers to his name as “Devnampiyadasi” or “Priyadarshi”? (a) Maski rock edict (b) Sarnath pillar edict (c) Rummindei pillar edict (d) Nigalisagar pillar edict