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1 With reference to
Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project, recently seen in news,
consider
the
following statements.
1.
Lift irrigation is a method of irrigation in which water is transported by its
natural flow.
2.
It will provide drinking water to Hyderabad and nearby villages.
3.
The project starts at the confluence point of Pranahita River and Krishna
River.
4.
The project is a net producer of electricity.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2, 3 and 4 only
B.
2 and 4 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
2 only
2 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Taproots generally grow more deeply into the soil than do fibrous roots.
2.
Unlike the fibrous root system, the taproot system is made up of thin, stringy
roots that all have
about
the same diameter.
3.
Fibrous roots are found largely in complex vegetation, and not in simple
vegetation like grass.
4.
Lateral roots are usually larger in diameter than taproots.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
1, 2, 3 and 4
D.
3 and 4 only
3 How would you
differentiate between Alpaca and Llamas, two camelids?
1.
Alpaca is of South American origin, whereas Llamas are of Tibetan origin.
2.
The alpaca produces a much coarser fiber than the llamas since the latter does
not have as much
hair
on their head and face as the former.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
4 In the 2019 edition of
SDG (sustainable development goals) Gender Index, India performs most poorly
in
which of the following categories of the index?
A.
Hunger
B.
Climate
C.
Industry, infrastructure and innovation
D.
Health
5 With reference to the Generalised
System of Preferences (GSP), recently seen in news, consider the
following
statements.
1.
It is the largest and oldest U.S. trade preference programme designed to
promote economic
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development
by allowing duty-free entry for thousands of products from designated
beneficiary
countries.
2.
GSP boosts American competitiveness by reducing the costs of imported inputs
used by U.S.
companies
to manufacture goods in the United States.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
6 With reference to
cyclone warning systems in India disseminated by the Indian Meteorological
Department
(IMD), consider the following statements.
1.
The cyclone warnings are issued to state government officials in six stages.
2.
A “Pre cyclone watch" warning is issued to state governments 72 hours in
advance.
3.
"Post landfall outlook" warning is issued 2 hours in advance of
expected time of landfall and it gives
likely
direction of movement of the cyclone after its landfall.
4.
A "Fleet Forecast" is issued for Indian Navy.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 and 4 only
B.
1, 2, 3 and 4
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 4 only
7 Facebook has announced a
digital currency called Libra that will roll out for use in 2020 and allow the
platform’s
billions of users across the globe to make financial transactions online. It is
backed by
which
of the following technologies?
A.
Internet of Things
B.
Blockchain technology
C.
Ubiquitous Computing
D.
Hyperspectral imaging
8 Consider the following
statements about the Siachen glacier.
1.
Siachen glacier lies in the Karakoram Range system which is a part of western
Himalayas
2.
The Shimla agreement, 1972, contains the details of the respective
jurisdictions of India and
Pakistan
on the Siachen glacier.
3.
The glacier does not contain any flora or fauna apart from mosses, lichens and
some wild shrubs.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
2 only
D.
1 and 3 only
9 With reference to the
World Organisation for Animal Health (abbreviated OIE), consider the following
statements.
1.
The OIE's financial resources are derived principally from the World Health
Organization.
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2.
OIE is a non-governmental non-profit organisation.
3.
As per OIE, of the five new human diseases appearing every year, three
originate in animals.
4.
OIE estimates that about four-fifth of premature deaths in poor countries are
attributed to diseases
transmitted
from animals to humans.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
3 only
C.
3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2 and 4 only
10 Consider the following
statements.
1.
MN Roy had put forth the idea of a Constituent assembly of India in 1934.
2.
The Constituent assembly was constituted in 1943 after the approval of the
Cripps Proposals.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
11 Line joining which of
these would give us the shortest route?
A.
Tirupati – Madurai
B.
Tirunelveli – Kochi
C.
Mysuru – Nizamabad
D.
Rajkot – Nanded
12 Chaitanya, who
popularised the Krishna cult in Medieval India
1.
was a householder, and believed that a householder, engaged in his duties only,
can attain spiritual
liberation
2.
criticized all forms of idolatry and deity worship through rituals and
performances, and instead
advocated
union with the supreme through quiet reflections
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None of the above
13 NASA’s Artemis Mission
deals with
A.
Electrodynamics of Moon’s Interaction with the Sun
B.
Gravitational lensing
C.
Red Shift phenomena
D.
Formation of white dwarfs
14 With reference to the
Mahalwari system, consider the following statements.
1.
Warren Hastings was associated with the conception of this system.
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2.
A field was a basic unit of revenue assessment under mahalwari.
3.
Under the system, ryots paid a variable sum to the Zamindars who then paid to
the British.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
None of the above
15 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Quantitatively measured, digital payment transaction turnover vis-à-vis GDP (at
market pricescurrent
price)
hovers about 20% in 2018.
2.
Debit card usage at Point of Sale (PoS) vis-à-vis ATM is about 30% of total in
terms of volume
presently.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
16 The Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) in its ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 –
2021’,
advocates
1.
Setting up a 24x7 helpline for payment settlements
2.
Appointment of an internal ombudsman by payment system operators (PSOS)
3.
Self-regulatory organisation for the digital payment space, which can serve as
a two-way
communication
channel between the players and the regulator
4.
Geo-tagging of payment system touch points
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
1, 2, 3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 4 only
D.
2, 3 and 4 only
17 ‘Coalition of the
Willing’ is sometimes used to refer to
A.
Green Cadets of the Greenpeace ‘Mission Clean Earth’
B.
G7 nations involved in global ecological audit
C.
Proponent nations of the ‘Christchurch Call to Action’
D.
Nations involved in the 2003 War on Terror in Iraq
18 An increase in the
instances of redactive pricing in India may lead to
1.
Weakening of the financial accountability of the executive
2.
A degradation in the rigour of the performance auditing done by the CAG
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
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B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
19 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year except rainy
season, teaching people.
2.
Earliest Viharas served as a permanent shelter for the wandering monks and nuns
during rainy
season.
3.
Viharas and chaityas are synonymous, the early Buddhist tradition uses the term
‘viharas’ whereas
the
later Mahayana tradition uses ‘chaitya’.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
2 only
D.
1 and 3 only
20 Consider the following
statements with reference to drug price control in India.
1.
The term "Drug" includes the medicines for internal or external use
of human beings or animals,
including
preparations applied on human body for the purpose of repelling insects like
mosquitoes.
2.
A branded generic is a drug with the same intended effects, but is not a
bioequivalent of the original
drug,
and is marketed under a generic brand name.
3.
Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) are issued by the Government, in exercise of
the powers
conferred
under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, for all scheduled or non-scheduled
drugs.
4.
Drug Price controls in India are applicable irrespective of whether a drug is
generic or branded.
5.
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) include both chemical and biological or
plant products that
are
used as ingredients in any formulation.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 4 and 5 only
B.
None of the above
C.
2 and 5 only
D.
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
21 With reference to
record-keeping in early British India, consider the following statements.
1.
Dedicated record rooms were attached to administrative institutions such as
village tahsildar’s
office
and the collectorate.
2.
Specialised institutions like archives and museums were established to preserve
important records.
3.
Revenue surveys were conducted in the villages in the early nineteenth century.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
2 only
22 With reference to Masala
bonds, consider the following statements.
1.
Any corporate, body corporate and Indian bank is eligible to issue Rupee
denominated bonds
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2.
According to RBI, the minimum maturity period for Masala Bonds raised up to
Rupee equivalent of
USD
50 million in a financial year should be 3 years.
3.
RBI mandates that the money raised through such bonds cannot be used for real
estate activities
other
than for development of integrated township or affordable housing projects.
4.
Money can be raised through Masala bonds to invest in capital markets, but not
for speculative
purposes.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 and 4 only
C.
1, 2, 3 and 4
D.
1, 2 and 3 only
23 Although this Scottish
historian never set foot in India at any time in his life, he best known
literary
work
is the “History of British India (1817)”, which many believe to be a
celebration of colonial values
and
denunciation of orientalism?
A.
James Mill
B.
Lawrence James
C.
David Arnold
D.
Alexander Cunningham
24 Which of the following
areas of regulation has been brought newly in the E-Waste (Management)
Rules,
2016, that were not present in the E-waste (Management) rules, 2011?
1.
Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) and other mercury containing lamp
2.
Exemption of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the Micro Enterprise
generated e-waste.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
25 Arrange the following
regions based on the potential of landslide incidence in them, in decreasing
order:
1.
Himalayas
2.
North-eastern Hills
3.
Vindhayachal
4.
Western Ghats and the Nilgiris
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1243
B.
1234
C.
2134
D.
2143
26 With reference to the
Rajamannar Committee (1969), consider the following statements.
1.
The Terms of Reference of the Committee had enjoined it ‘to suggest suitable
amendments to the
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Constitution
to secure to the States the utmost autonomy’.
2.
The central theme in the recommendations of the Committee was to eliminate the
concept of the
legislative
supremacy of the Centre and to confer maximum autonomy to the States.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
27 Consider the following
capitals of North-eastern states of India.
1.
Aizwal
2.
Imphal
3.
Kohima
4.
Itanagar
What
is the correct order of these capitals from south to North?
A.
1234
B.
2314
C.
3214
D.
1342
28 An Open Architecture
based Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (WANI) has been proposed by the
Telecom
Regulatory Authority in India (TRAI). The vision of this initiative is such
that
1.
Any entity, including small entrepreneurs will be able to easily set up a paid
public WiFi access
point
or hotspot.
2.
Public Data Offices (PDOs), who would provide bandwidth to the entities
interested in setting up
WANI,
will need a telecom license and share revenue with the government.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
29 What is often referred
by philosophers as “The Paradox of Positive Liberty”?
A.
Licentiousness
B.
Authoritarianism
C.
Democracy
D.
Perfect Competition
30 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Diclofenac was administered to livestock as painkillers/anti-inflammatory
drugs.
2.
The Central Government banned both Diclofenac and its replacement Meloxicam
since they were
harmful
for vultures.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
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A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
31 Consider the following
about photosynthesis.
1.
Not only plants, but some bacteria also perform photosynthesis.
2.
Glucose and oxygen are the end products of oxygenic photosynthesis.
3.
Chlorophyll in plants absorbs its energy mostly from the green-yellow-orange
wavelengths of light.
4.
During anoxygenic photosynthesis, light energy transfers electrons from water
(H2O) to carbon
dioxide
(CO2), to produce carbohydrates.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1, 3 and 4 only
C.
2, 3 and 4 only
D.
3 only
32 Astrobatrachus
kurichiyana, a frog, was discovered recently. What is important about this
discovery?
1.
It belongs to an ancient lineage of frogs.
2.
It is one of the very few burrowing species that are found in the Western
Ghats.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
33 Consider the following
statements about the role of earthworms.
1.
They are considered primary “ecosystem engineers”.
2.
They are not found in temperate climatic zones.
3.
They can significantly increase the water-holding capacity of soils.
4.
As they consume organic matter and mineral particles, earthworms excrete wastes
in the form of
casts,
which is a type of soil aggregate.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2, 3 and 4 only
C.
1, 3 and 4 only
D.
1 and 2 only
34 Which of the following
differentiate(s) Acclimatisation with Adaptation?
1.
Acclimatization occurs within a very short period of time, but adaptation takes
a longer time but
usually
occurs within the organism's lifetime.
2.
Acclimatization can be a response to a change in photoperiod or pH around an
organism, but these
changes
do not lead to any adaptation.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
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A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
35 The tool ‘AWaRe’
launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) concerns which of the following
problems?
A.
Malaria epidemics
B.
Yellow Fever
C.
Anti-biotic resistance
D.
Tuberculosis
36 Consider the following
statements. In eukaryotes
1.
The cytoplasm contains all of the organelles.
2.
Reproduction is always asexual.
3.
DNA is usually circular without proteins.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
37 Consider the following
statements.
1.
United Nations Organization (UNO) and its officials enjoy immunity under the
United Nations
(Privileges
and Immunities) Act, 1947.
2.
The consent of the Government of India is not required to initiate a legal suit
against UNO as it is
not
a foreign state.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
38 Which of the following
is/are anti-biotics isolated from fungi?
1.
Ergosterol
2.
Penicillin
3.
Psilocybin
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
2 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
39 Consider the following
statements.
1.
The chairman of the Inter-State Council is nominated by the Union Cabinet on
the recommendation
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of
a collegium.
2.
The chairman of the Council of States is elected directly by the Rajya Sabha
after the interim
speaker
passes a resolution to the same effect.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
40 Given the distribution
of all the species across the World
1.
The percentage of occurrence of fungi and lichen species in India is higher
than the percentage of
occurrence
of the species of flowering plants.
2.
The percentage of occurrence of angiosperms in India is higher than the
percentage of occurrence
of
the species of non-flowering plants.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
41 Which of the following
was/were NOT a causative factor behind the “Indigo or Blue rebellion” in
1859?
1.
The peasants were compelled to plant Indigo rather than the food Crops.
2.
The peasants were provided loans called “dadon” for indigo planting which was
at a very high
interest
rate.
3.
Acquisition of farmland by the British for their industrial projects
4.
Restrictions on international trade of indigo
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 2
and 4 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
3 and 4 only
D.
1 and 4 only
42 Which of these countries
has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five
known
commercial silks - namely, mulberry, tropical tasar, oak tasar, eri and muga?
A.
Nepal
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Bangladesh
43 Consider the following
statements.
Assertion
(A): Windows of the houses in coastal areas are made to face the sea to receive
the
cooler
sea breeze in the night.
Reason
(R): Land and water get heated at different rates which leads to wind movement
due to
pressure
difference.
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In
the context of the above, which of these is correct?
A.
A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
B.
A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
C.
A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D.
A is incorrect, but R is correct.
44 Which of the following
can be used as naturally occurring indicators of acids and base?
1.
Turmeric
2.
China Rose petals
3.
Litmus obtained from lichens
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
1 and 2 only
D.
2 and 3 only
45 Match the following
acids with what they are usually found in:
1.
Formic Acid: Lemon
2.
Oxalic Acid: Spinach
3.
Ascorbic Acid: Ant’s Sting
4.
Lactic Acid: Curd
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
2 and 4 only
D.
1 and 4 only
46 According to the terms
of the ‘Subsidiary Alliance’, Indian rulers were
1.
Not allowed to have their independent armed forces
2.
Supposed to protect the British representatives in the princely states
3.
Penalized for not adhering with the terms of the alliance, examples being the
Nawab of Awadh and
princely
state of Hyderabad
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
2 only
47 Which of the following
polar habitants are good swimmers and can swim for miles in the ocean?
1.
Polar bears
2.
Penguins
3.
Walruses
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
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B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1 and 3 only
48 A wind flow pattern is
setup across the earth. The factor/s influencing this pattern is/are,
1.
Uneven heating of earth
2.
Coriolis force
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
49 What is/are the
difference between tornadoes and hurricanes/cyclones?
1.
Tornados and cyclones do not co-exist.
2.
While the latter is characterized by extremely strong horizontal winds swirling
around the centre, in
the
former horizontal winds are absent and vertical wind dominate.
3.
The direction of rotation of a hurricane/cyclone is decided by the direction of
earth’s rotation, which
is
not the case with tornadoes.
4.
Tornadoes are much smaller in scale than hurricanes.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 3 and 4 only
B.
1 and 4 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
4 only
50 The regional coalition
known as the ‘Quad’ does NOT include
A.
China
B.
Japan
C.
India
D.
United States
51 Upon investigating a
soil, you find that the amount of large and fine particles is about the same in
the
soil.
How would you categorize the soil?
A.
Sandy soil
B.
Bedrock soil
C.
Clayey soil
D.
Loamy soil
52 When breakdown of
glucose occurs without the use of oxygen, it yields
1.
Water
2.
Carbon dioxide
3.
Alcohol
4.
Energy
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Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 2 and 4 only
B.
2 and 4 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
2, 3 and 4 only
53 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Although yeast are single-celled organisms, they possess a cellular
organization similar to that of
higher
organisms.
2.
Yeast replicate very quickly which makes their genetic manipulation clinically
impossible.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
54 Consider the following
statements.
Assertion
(A): X-ray photons carry enough energy to ionize atoms and disrupt molecular
bonds.
Reason
(R): X-rays have much longer wavelengths than visible light.
In
the context of the above, which of these is correct?
A.
A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
B.
A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
C.
A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D.
A is incorrect, but R is correct.
55 With reference to the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), consider the
following
statements.
1.
It is a grant-funding mechanism, managed by the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), that supports
disaster
risk management projects worldwide.
2.
GFDRR contributes to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster
Risk Reduction
(SFDRR).
3.
India is a member of GFDRR.
4.
SFDRR was endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World
Conference
on
Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
5.
The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) of India is consistent with the
Sendai Framework
for
Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
2, 3, 4 and 5 only
C.
1, 2 and 5 only
D.
3 and 4 only
56 Consider the following
statements. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX)
1.
is India’s most recently established listed exchange
2.
operates under the regulatory framework of SEBI
3.
does not offer trading in commodity futures contracts
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the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
2 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
57 Consider the following
statements.
1.
The Constitution contains lists that detail the subjects that each tier of
government can make laws
on.
2.
Indian citizens are governed by laws and rules made by both Central and state
governments at the
same
time.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
58 If Parliament disagrees
with the Supreme Court (SC) on the interpretation of the constitution
A.
Parliament has no choice but to accept the ruling of the Judiciary
B.
Parliament can immediately declare the ruling of SC as unconstitutional
C.
Parliament can amend the constitution to nullify the ruling of the SC
D.
Parliament can pass a resolution discussing the conduct of the judges in the SC
who passed
this
ruling.
59 In lichens, an organism,
algae and fungus live together. Consider the following about it.
1.
The fungus provides shelter, water and minerals to the alga.
2.
The alga provides food to the fungus, which it prepares by photosynthesis.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
60 The Comprehensive
Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear
explosions,
for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments. However, it is
not in force
because
it has not been ratified by certain specific states. Apart from India, which of
the following
nations
have neither signed nor ratified the CTBT?
1.
China
2.
Pakistan
3.
Iran
4.
United States
5.
Russia
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 only
B.
1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
D.
1, 4 and 5 only
61 Eleventh and Twelfth
schedule of the Constitution deal with
A.
Local Governance
B.
Land reforms
C.
Scheduled areas and tribal areas
D.
Scheduled languages
62 The Scheduled Castes and
the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015
seeks
to ensure more stringent provisions for prevention of Atrocities against SCs
and STs. Which of
these
provisions have been brought newly by the 2015 act which were absent in the
1989 act?
1.
Special Courts for the trial of atrocities against SCs/STs.
2.
Penalty to someone who wrongfully occupies or cultivates any land allotted to a
member of a SC or
a
ST
3.
Imposing or threatening a social or economic boycott on a SC/ST member is now
an offence.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 and 3 only
B.
1 only
C.
1 and 2 only
D.
3 only
63 National Testing Agency
(NTA) has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and
selfsustained
testing
organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in
higher
educational
institutions. Its functions include.
1.
To help individual colleges and universities in the field of testing and to
provide training and
advisory
services to the institutions in India
2.
To identify partner institutions with adequate infrastructure from the existing
schools and higher
education
institutions which would facilitate conduct of online examinations without
adversely
impacting
their academic routine
3.
To undertake the reforms and training of school boards as well as other bodies
where the testing
standards
should be comparable with the entrance examinations
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
64 In the context of
Buddhism, the term Boddhisattvas can be used to refer to
1.
Gautam Buddha in his former lives
2.
Compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts not to attain
nibbana but to
help
others
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
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C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None of the above
65 A sorter in a wool
industry can be infected with a fatal blood disease called sorter’s disease
caused by
a
A.
Virus
B.
Bacterium
C.
Protozoa
D.
Fungi
66 With reference to
Geographical Indications (GI), consider the following statements.
1.
A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product
(handicrafts and industrial
goods)
originating from a definite geographical territory.
2.
Once the GI protection is granted, no other producer can misuse the name to
market similar
products.
3.
GI is covered as element of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under Paris
Convention for Protection
of
Industrial Property.
4.
GI is governed by WTO’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights
(TRIPS).
5.
The Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, appointed under the
Trademarks Act,
1999,
is the Registrar of Geographical Indications in India.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1, 3, 4 and 5 only
B.
4 and 5 only
C.
1, 2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
67 Appointed as the first
Governor-General of Bengal, and thus the first Governor-General of British
India
(1773-1785), was
A.
William Bentick
B.
Cornwallis
C.
Warren Hastings
D.
Colin McKenzie
68 With reference to
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), which heat a solution (e-liquid)
to
create
an aerosol, and related concerns, consider the following statements.
1.
Lead, chromium, nickel and formaldehyde have been found in aerosols of some
ENDS.
2.
In India, nicotine is prohibited for use as an ingredient in any food item.
3.
Nicotine is used as insecticides and pesticides.
4.
Maharashtra government has recently banned e-cigarettes.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 4 only
B.
1, 3 and 4 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
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69 Consider the following
statements.
1.
The “Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural
Heritage (ICH)”,
that
publishes the list of UNESCOs ICH, is Elected by State parties meeting in UN
General
Assembly.
2.
While Yoga and traditional performances of Ramayana have been a recognized as
ICH of India by
UNESCO,
no ritual performances have been given such recognition so far.
3.
All the ICH from India belongs to either the Western states or the Southern
States.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
2 only
D.
None of the above
70 The British Resident in
the courts of various princely states were
1.
Appointed based on the provisions of the 1858 Act
2. The
senior embers of the British Cabinet who, one at a time, temporarily settled
down, at the
princely
courts
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None of the above
71 Consider the following
statements about cess in India.
1.
A cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes.
2.
The proceeds of all taxes and cesses are credited in the Public Account of
India (PAI).
3.
Cess is not a part of the sharable pool of resources and thus is not devolved
to the states under the
recommendations
of Finance Commission (FC).
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 only
D.
3 only
72 As a result of the
Battle of Plassey
1.
The British started wielding influence over the Bengal Nawabs and consequently
acquired
significant
concessions for revenue from trade.
2.
It resulted in the Central Legislative Council, in India, using its legislative
authority to push other
European
colonial powers away from Bengal.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
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73 The OECD Services Trade
Restrictiveness Index (STRI) project includes
#69801
1.
STRI indices for each country and sector in the STRI that quantify restrictions
on foreign entry and
the
movement of people and barriers to competition in OECD and some non-OCED
countries
2.
Empirical analysis assessing the impact of services trade policies on economic
performance and
trade
costs in various countries.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
74 Among the reasons given
below, the least significant reason causing desertification in India is
A.
Water erosion
B.
Human settlements
C.
Vegetation degradation
D.
Salinity led erosion
75 Consider the following
statements with respect to Eutrophication.
1.
Excess of phosphorous and nitrogen in a water body may cause eutrophication.
2.
Unoxygenated “dead zones” appear in waterways due to eutrophication.
3.
Eutrophication in the ocean can lead to ocean acidification.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
76 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) have been set up to provide
generic drugs.
2.
Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of PMBJP.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
77 The policy of “paramountcy”
primarily aimed at
A.
Making all Indian states accept the suzerainty of the British
B.
Inhibiting alliances with the princely courts of India
C.
Dismantling the economic might of all European companies trading in India
D.
Creating a circle of power among the princely states of India
78 ‘SCORM’ is a set of
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A.
Inter-operable airline standards
B.
E-learning technical standards
C.
DNA information record
D.
Telecom spectrum bandwidth
79 Consider the following
statements with reference to the Buddhist and Jain metaphysical positions.
1.
The Jainas believe that things or substance have attributes, whereas the
Buddhists believe that
things
are essentially devoid of any permanent or independent attributes.
2.
The Jainas believe that the natural and supernatural things of the universe can
be traced back to
seven
fundamental elements, whereas the Mahayana Buddhists hold that the Universe can
be
described
by sunyavada.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
80 With reference to the
ijaradari system in British India, consider the following statements.
1.
The ijaradari system was introduced by Munro.
2.
The right to collect revenue from the land was given to the highest bidder.
3.
The land was given as a permanent asset to the ijardars.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
3 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
2 only
81 Which of the following
plants/species survive on heterotrophic mode of nutrition?
A.
Red algae
B.
Cuscuta
C.
Lithops
D.
Green algae
82 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Excessive use of chemical fertilisers makes the soil acidic.
2.
Plants do not grow well when the soil is either too acidic or too basic.
3.
Acidic soil should be treated with more organic matter to reduce acidity.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 and 3 only
B.
1, 2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1 and 2 only
83 Multilateral
environmental agreements signed at which of the following places share the
common
objective
of protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and
wastes?
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1.
Basel
2.
Rotterdam
3.
Stockholm
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
84 With regards to “Dual
Government” system introduced in British India, consider the following
statements.
1.
It was introduced first in Madras by Robert Clive.
2.
A representative of the East India Company was made the in charge of both civil
and police
administration.
3.
The Princely states were empowered with the right of collecting the revenue but
had no
responsibility
for internal administration.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None of the above
85 National Accreditation
Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) recently signed the Mutual
Recognition
Arrangement (MRA) of the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) for its
accreditation
programme based on international standard. What is the significance of this
move?
1.
Any person carrying the concerned skill certificate with NABCB logo will be
recognized
internationally.
2.
Certification would support many professionals in India, especially those who
do not have formal
education
or certificate programme.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
86 With reference to Mughal
India, Nankar and Malikana could be
A.
Principal income of the Zamindar
B.
Remuneration for the service of the Zamindar in some case
C.
A form of services tax imposed by the Zamindar
D.
Both (a) and (b)
87 The Central Government
has declared which of the following minerals as minor minerals?
1.
Chalk
2.
Brick-earth
3.
Marble
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the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
88 What is/are the
advantage(s) of Intercropping as compared to the conventional method of sole
cropping?
1.
It helps maintain soil fertility as the nutrient uptake is made from different
layers of soil.
2.
It generally gives higher income per unit area than mono-cropping.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None of the above
89 With reference to the
Telecom Regulatory Authority in India (TRAI), consider the following
statements.
1.
TRAI is a quasi-judicial body since its adjudicated orders cannot be appealed
to any tribunal in the
telecom
sector and lie straight to the higher courts.
2.
One of the main objectives of TRAI is to provide a fair and transparent policy
environment which
promotes
a level playing field and facilitates fair competition.
3.
The Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2010
(TCCCPR) was
issued
by TRAI.
4.
National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) was scrapped by TRAI sometime back
to bring a
revised
Do Not Disturb (DND) Register.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 4 only
B.
1, 2, 3 and 4
C.
2, 3 and 4 only
D.
2 and 3 only
90 With reference to CITES
(the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna
and Flora), consider the following:
1.
CITES is legally binding on the Parties and replaces respective national laws.
2.
CITES was adopted as a result of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None of the above
91 With reference to Common
Property Land Resources (CPLR) in India, consider the following
statements.
1.
Most of the land in the country is constituted as CPLRs.
2.
The jurisdiction to manage CPLRs has been placed exclusively in the hands of
local bodies by the
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constitution.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
92 How are mulches spread
on the soil beneficial to the farm?
1.
They provide organic matter which helps keep the soil loose.
2.
They improve root growth and improve the filtration of water through the soil.
3.
They provide a good base for the growth of microorganisms in the soil.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
93 This species in the
human lineage is often referred to as the ‘first cosmopolitan hominin lineage’,
i.e.
the
first hominin species whose geographic range had expanded beyond a single
continental region.
This
important species was
A.
Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)
B.
Danisovans
C.
Australopithecus
D.
Homo erectus
94 What is the difference
between Llanos (Venezuela) and Veld (South Africa) types of vegetation?
A.
Former is a dense forest land whereas the latter is a grassland.
B.
Llanos is a tropical grassland whereas Veld is a temperate grassland.
C.
Veld is taiga type vegetation, whereas Campos is tropical vegetation.
D.
None of the above
95 Consider the following
statements.
1.
Liquefied petroleum gases is lighter than air.
2.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is heavier than air.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
96 Which of these minerals
can be found in the Peninsular plateaus of India?
1.
Copper
2.
Gold
3.
Manganese
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4.
Mica
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2, 3 and 4 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4
97 A ‘Dispute Resolution
Committee’ (DRC) has been approved to be constituted to consider the
unforeseen
disputes between solar/wind power developers and SECI/NTPC, beyond contractual
agreement.
Consider the following about it.
1.
DRC will be designed as an arbitration forum where each party shall be
represented by a lawyer.
2.
The decision of the DRC shall be final and binding on the parties and an appeal
can lie only to the
High
courts or the Supreme Court.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
None
98 With reference to the
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery
against
Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), consider the following statements.
1.
ReCAAP is the first regional government-to-government agreement to promote and
enhance
cooperation
against piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.
2.
India is a member of ReCAAP.
3.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a partner organization of ReCAAP.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
99 Trees growing in colder
conditions are normally cone shaped, have sloping branches and needleshaped
leaves.
What is the advantage conferred on such trees with respect to the conditions
prevailing
in their habitat?
1.
This design helps the rainwater and snow to slide off easily.
2.
Needles have a thick, waxy coating that retains more water than a regular leaf.
3.
Since needles don’t shed every fall season, they can capture sunlight for
nearly the entire year.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
1 and 3 only
100 World Population
Prospects 2019 has been released by the Population Division of the UN
Department
of Economic and Social Affairs. As per the report
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1.
The global population is projected to increase by another 2 billion people by
2050.
2.
India leads the set of countries that will make up for more than half the
projected growth of the
global
population by 2050.
3.
Overall, the world’s population is getting younger by 2050.
Select
the correct answer using the codes below.
A.
2 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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