UPSC General Studies Sample Paper

done General Studies Sample Paper-5 Total Questions - 100    [Download]

• question_answer1)
  If firms find that consumers are purchasing more than expected, which of the following would you expect?
  A)
   Aggregate Expenditure (AE) will likely be greater than GDP.
  done clear
  B)
   The economy will adjust to macro-economic equilibrium as inventories rise and production and employment fall.
  done clear
  C)
   The economy will adjust to macro-economic equilibrium as inventories fall and production and employment fall.
  done clear
  D)
   Aggregate Expenditure (AE) will likely be less than GDP.
  done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. According to the early Samkhya philosophy, the presence of divine agency is not essential to the creation of the world. The world owes its creation and evolution more to nature than to God.

  2. Sage Kapila is considered as founder of the Samkhya school.

  3. According to this school, a person can attain salvation through the acquisition of real knowledge and his misery can be ended forever. This knowledge can be acquired through perception, inference and hearing.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

  1. It was established with public contribution to assist displaced persons from Pakistan.

  2. The fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.

  3. The corpus of the fund is invested with banks in fixed deposits.

  4. Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Both electrostatic force and the force exerted by magnets are examples of non-contact forces.

  2. The force of gravity acts on all of us all the time.

  3. The force of friction always acts on all the moving objects and its direction is always opposite to the direction of motion.

  Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  D)
   All of these    
  done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.

  1. The Ramsar Convention is the only global environmental treaty that deals with a particular ecosystem.

  2. The convention defines wetlands including lakes, rivers, swamps, mangroves, coral reefs, rice paddies and salt pans etc.

  3. The convention was signed in Ramsar, in Iran in AD 2000 and presently has 188 member parties and

  India is a party to this convention.

  4. Montreux record is a register of wetland sites OH the list of wetlands of international important where changes in ecological character have occurred.

  5. World Wetland's Day is celebrated each year on 5th March.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 4        
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3          
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 5           
  done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 5     
  done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which of the following free radicals or ions are capable of destroying ozone layer?       

  1. Chlorine ion

  2. Hydroxyl radical

  3. Bromine ion

  4. Nitric Oxide radical

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 3 said 4                   
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these   
  done clear
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• question_answer7)

  Consider the following statements regarding Succus entericus.

  1. It breaks carbohydrates into glucose.

  2. It breaks protein into amino acids.

  3. It is secreted by pancreas,

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 2     
  done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to currency swap agreements?

  1. It helps in increasing liquidity.

  2. They are considered to be loans provided by one country to another.

  3. They are risk free.

  4. Currency swaps are required to be documented on a company's balance sheet.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3      
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these   
  done clear
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• question_answer9)

  Consider the following statements in the context of art and architecture during Mauryan period.

  1. Megasthenes explained the Mauryan capital palace at Pataliputra as magnificent and of high technical superiority.

  2. In Pataliputra, capital of Ashoka, each pillar is made of single piece of sandstone and sculptures of tigers or elephant on the top of the pillars.

  3. Caves were excavated by Mauryan artisans for monks to live in.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer10)

  Consider the following statements in the context of' Council Entry Programme of the Swarajists.

  1. Swarajists won 42 out of 101 elected seats in elections held in 1923.

  2. Elections were held under the Act of 1919.

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel was elected as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly.

  4. Swarajists left the legislature only after the Lahore Congress Resolution in 1930.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer11)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. A project for breeding crocodiles which started in 1974 has been instrumental in saving the crocodile from extinction in India.

  2. The salt water crocodile is found along the Eastern coast and in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer12)
  What is the basic force behind the generation of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)?
  A)
   Heat generated by the seabed volcanoes                              
  done clear
  B)
   Energy of waves and currents
  done clear
  C)
   Temperature difference between the surface and deeper ocean
  done clear
  D)
   Rise and fall in the level of tides
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• question_answer13)

  Examine the following statements about the role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the legislative business of the House.

  1. Speaker is not final interpreter of the provisions of the Constitution of India.

  2. The Speaker does not participate in any business in the committees.

  3. The Speaker certifies whether a bill is a Constitution Amendment Bill.

  4. Promulgation of ordinances requires prior permission from the Speaker.

  Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Consider the following pairs regarding Land Revenue System in India during British rule.

  1. Permanent settlement	Bengal
  2. Ryotwari settlement	Bombay, Madras, Asom and Burma
  3. Mahalwari settlement	North-Western Province and Punjab

  Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?
  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer15)
  According to the newly amended Kyoto Protocol, which among the followings are considered as Greenhouse Gases?                                                                    

  1. Carbon dioxide \[(C{{O}_{2}})\]	2. Methane\[(C{{H}_{4}})\]
  3. Nitrous oxide\[({{N}_{2}}O)\]	4. Hydrofluoro carbons(HFCs)
  5. Perfluoro carbons(PFCs)	6. Sulphur hexafluoride\[(S{{F}_{6}})\]
  7. Nitrogen trifluoride\[(N{{F}_{3}})\]	8. Sulphur dioxide \[(S{{O}_{2}})\]

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.                                    
  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 8    
  done clear
  B)
          4, 5, 6 and 8       
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7                 
  done clear
  D)
   All of these     
  done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The expert committee on Prasar Bharti submitted its recommendations to the government. With regard to this, which of the following statements is not correct?                       
  A)
   The committee was headed by Sam Pitroda        
  done clear
  B)
                                       It has recommended for administrative and financial autonomy to Prasar Bharti            
  done clear
  C)
   It has recommended for setting up of 'Basar Bharti Connect' as 3rd arm of the Public Service Broadcast independent of DD and AIR, in order to provide Tele-education                 
  done clear
  D)
   It has recommended for setting up of a regulatory body to ensure public accountability of the organisation with respect to all the content broadcast                                      
  done clear
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• question_answer17)

  Consider the following statements regarding the legislative process in Parliament.

  1. A bill can be referred to a Select/Joint Committee of Parliament at the first, second or third reading.

  2. A bill passed by one House, must be passed by the other House within 6 months of its receiving t

  3. At the joint-sitting of the two Houses to pass a Bill, no new amendments can be made to the bill au only the differences between the Houses are resolved through voting.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2         
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these   
  done clear
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• question_answer18)

  Consider the following statements with reference to Kudankulam nuclear plant.

  1. The Light Water Reactor (LWR) is a type of thermal reactor that uses heavy water as its coolant a neutron moderator and a solid compound of fissile element as its fuel.

  2. The plant's reactor is the first Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) belonging to the Light Water Read (LWR) category in India.

  3. It is the 21st nuclear power reactor in the country.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these   
  done clear
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• question_answer19)

  Consider the following statements about Anglo-Maratha Wars.

  1. First Anglo-Maratha War was fought during 17 75-82. It was concluded by Treaty of Salbai. It was a conclusive.

  2. Second Anglo-Maratha War established the supremacy of Britishers over Maratha. It was concluded by Treaty of Bassein.

  Which of the statements] given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  C)
   All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these 
  done clear
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• question_answer20)

  Under Gandhi-Irwin Pact (5th March, 1931) the Government of British India agreed to

  1. release all political prisoners,

  2. return of confiscated lands not yet sold to third parties.

  3. withdraw all pending cases against the political workers,

  4. permit peaceful picketing of liquor, opium and foreign cloth shops.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3          
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   All of these 
  done clear
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• question_answer21)

  Which of the following characteristics are associated with Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?

  1. Biomagnification

  2. Bioaccumulation

  3. Resistance to environmental degradation.

  4. Travel only in the areas which are near to the source of the pollutant.

  5. POPs are found all over the world including Antarctica.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and 4       
  done clear
  C)
   2, 4 and 5                    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 5
  done clear
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• question_answer22)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Montreal Convention corresponds to the protection of ozone layer.

  2. Vienna Convention corresponds to substances that deplete ozone layer.

  3. India has ratified both Montreal and Vienna Conventions.

  Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer23)

  Consider the following points of differences between a Private Member Bill and a Government Bill.

  1. Private Bill has to be drafted by the member himself without any secretarial assistance unlike a Government Bill.

  2. Introduction of a Private Bill requires 1 month notice as compared to the 7 days in case of Government Bill.

  3. Private Bill reflects the stand of the opposition, whereas Government Bill reflects the stand of the ruling party or coalition.

  4. No Private Bill has ever been passed in the Indian Parliament unlike Government Bills.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1and 2            
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3         
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer24)

  Consider the following statements about sulphuric acid.

  1. It is produced in the upper atmosphere of Venus.

  2. It is mainly used in the wet process for the production of phosphatic fertilisers.

  3. Aluminium sulphate is obtained from the reaction of sulphuric acid and aluminum trihydrate.

  4. It is present in batteries used in torch and mobiles.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2             
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer25)

  Consider the following items of expenditures. Which of the following will come under the category of non-plan expenditure?

  1. Capital expenditure on defence.

  2. Revenue expenditure on defence.

  3. Programmes related to science and technology, environment and social services.

  4. Grants to states and union territories and grants to foreign governments.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer26)

  Which of the following is/are true about Rio + 20 Summit?

  1. It is also known as United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

  2. It was held in 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  3. Theme of the summit was green economy with equal emphasis on eradication of poverty.

  4. The outcome of the summit was a non-binding document titled 'our common future'.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer27)

  Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilisation.

  1. Like Egypt and Mesopotamia, temples were generally made to worship God and its different forms & Harappan site.

  2. Harappan did not know the art of writing and whatever they want to depict, they did it by inscripting pictures.

  3. Harappan pottery was decorated with designs of trees and circles.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   Only 1                                 
  done clear
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• question_answer28)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Rigveda gives elaborate details of the king's administration of justice.

  2. Atharvaveda mentions garments (dursa) and goat-skin (ajina) as articles of trade,

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
                      Only 2             
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Some species are endemic to a region that they do not found or rarely found beyond its natural habitat. Consider the following pairs and find out the correct pairs.

  Mammals	Habitat
  1. Barasingha	Boggy areas of Terai
  2. Indian wild ass	Little Rann of Kutch
  3. Hangul deer	Kashmir
  4. One-horned rhinoceros	North-East India

  Codes
  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4            
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Arrange the following events in correct chronological order.

  1. CR Formula	2. Cripps mission
  3. Cabinet Mission	4. Wave Plan
  5. Mountbatten Plan	6. August offer

  Codes                                                                                
  A)
   6, 2, 1, 4, 3, 5
  done clear
  B)
   6, 2, 1, 3, 4, 5    
  done clear
  C)
   2, 1, 6, 4,-3, 5
  done clear
  D)
          2, 1, 6, 3, 4.
  done clear
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• question_answer31)
  .

  With reference to CFL bulbs, consider the following statements.

  1. Unlike other bulbs, CFL are consumer friendly and don't pose health hazard,

  2. The luminous efficacy of a typical CFL is 50-70 lumens per watt (1m/w) and that of a type incandescent lamp is 10-17 lm/w.

  3. The luminous efficacy of lamps is the number of lumens produced for each watt of electrical power used.

  4. CFLs emit light from a mix of phosphorus inside the bulb each emitting one band of colour.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4          
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these   
  done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Consider the following statements about 'hot money'.

  1. This is the fund which is dumped into a country to get the advantage of a favourable interest rate hence brings higher returns.

  2. This is the fund which is provided by a bank in US at very short notice and at a very high rate interest and for a longer period of repayment.

  3. This is the fund which is pushed into market through Hawala or some other such illegal methods sometimes referred also as black money.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is /are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3 
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3     
  done clear
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• question_answer33)

  The physical topography of the Peninsular plateau is Senile in nature. Consider the following statements in this regard.

  1. The Aravali is a relict mountain range and an important part of the water divide of India.

  2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated table land and is a consequence of fissure eruption.

  3. The Rajmahal Garo Gap separates the Shillong plateau from the rest part of the Peninsular plateau.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer34)
  .

  The Cabinet Secretariat has a very important role in policy formulation in Central Government.

  Consider some functions given below.

  1. It prepares agenda for meetings of cabinet and provides necessary information and material for its deliberation.

  2. It provides secretarial assistance to the cabinet committee BS.

  3. On the permission of the President of India. It prepares and finalise the rules of business of the government and allots the business of the government among ministries of Union Government.

  4. It secure the document of cabinet decisions by the concerned Ministries/Departments and other executive decisions.

  Which of the above functions are of Cabinet Secretariat?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer35)

  Kyoto Protocol has provided market based mechanisms to meet the carbon emission targets by the countries party to the protocol. Consider the following statements regarding the market mechanisms.

  1. 'Joint Implementation' mechanism is the market mechanism for meeting emission targets between industrialised countries among Annex B parties.

  2. Clean Development Mechanism is associated with green projects taken over by industrialised countries in developing countries.

  3. International emission trading now create an institutional space for 'carbon market'.

  4. The CDM is the main source of income for the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
           1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3          
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Which of the following statements about the 'Economic Drain' of India by the British is incorrect?
  A)
   It disturbed the precarious balance between food supply and population in the country by forcing it to export foodgrains.
  done clear
  B)
   It resulted in turning the balance of trade totally against India and in utilisation of Indian resources for the growth of the colonial economy
  done clear
  C)
   It kept down the rate of India's capital formation and thereby hold up her industrial progress
  done clear
  D)
   It cost India an amount of 15 million pounds per annum
  done clear
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• question_answer37)

  Which of the following statement is true regarding FSSAI (Food Safety and Standard Authority of India).

  1. It has been established under Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006.

  2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the

  Implementation of FSSAI.

  3. The Chairperson and Chief Executive officer of FSSAI are appointed by Government of India.

  4. The Chairperson is appointed by the Home Minister.

  Codes
  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3          
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer38)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. A person who has hold office as a judge of the Supreme Court is prohibited from practising law before any court.

  2. Supreme Court can declare a law void only on substantive grounds of being violation of Constitution and not on procedural grounds of being unreasonable.

  3. Salaries and allowances of Supreme Court Judges cannot varied to his disadvantage during his term of office, except during a financial emergency.

  4. While interpreting the Constitution, the Supreme Court is guided by Doctrine of Progressive

  Interpretation.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4         
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer39)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The High Court issue writs only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights whereas the

  Supreme Court can issue writs for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights and also for any other purpose.

  2. High Courts can issue writs of jurisdiction whereas the Supreme Court cannot issue the writ of jurisdiction.

  3. High Courts issue writs only when the party directly approaches it, whereas the Supreme Court car issue writs necessarily by way of appeal.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3         
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer40)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. A person who has hold office as a Judge of the Supreme Court is prohibited from practising law before any court.

  2. Constitution provides that salaries and allowances of Supreme Court Judges cannot be varied to hit disadvantage during his term of office, but President can override this guarantee during the proclamation of financial emergency.

  Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer41)

  Which of the following are correct regarding the Humboldt current?

  1. It is a cold current and badly affected in the year of EI-Nino.

  2. This makes the East Pacific region rice in microscopic marine animals.

  3. It caused drier climatic condition in nearby landmass.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   The crust beneath the ocean basin is composed of basaltic rock
  done clear
  B)
   Acidic waves are highly viscous with high malign point and are light in colour
  done clear
  C)
   Predominance of inter montane plateaus are characteristics feature of young fold mountain regions of the world
  done clear
  D)
   'The zone of low-velocity' of seismic waves is found between outer core and inner core
  done clear
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• question_answer43)

  In the winter, we use woollen clothes because

  1. wool is a good conductor of heat.

  2. there is air trapped in between the wool fibers. This air prevents the flow of heat from our body to the cold surroundings.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which of the following statements regarding concave and convex mirrors is incorrect?
  A)
   Concave mirrors are used by dentists, doctors and in torches
  done clear
  B)
   Concave mirror is also called as fish eye mirror and these are used in vehicle mirrors
  done clear
  C)
   The image on a convex mirror is always virtual, diminished (smaller) and upright
  done clear
  D)
   Unlike convex mirrors, concave mirrors show different image types depending on the distance between the object and the mirror
  done clear
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• question_answer45)

  Consider the following kinds of organisms.

  1. Fungi

  2. Bacteria

  3. Flowering plants

  Which of the above are used as biopesticides?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer46)

  Consider the following statements regarding nitrate.

  1. Excess nitrate in drinking water can cause a disease called Methemoglobinemia.

  2. The maximum concentration of nitrate in drinking water as per WHO norms is 45 ppm.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer47)

  With reference to buffer stock of foodgrains, consider the following statements.

  1. Buffer stock is the stock of foodgrains, namely wheat and rice procured by the government through Food Corporation of India (FCI).

  2. Buffer stock are required to stabilise prices during period of production shortfall through open market sales.

  3. The seasonality of production and procurement is a decisive factor in determining the mininuun norm of foodgrains stocks required in a particular quarter of the year.

  4. In addition to buffer norms, government has prescribed strategic reserve of wheat and rice.

  Which of the statement given above is/are incorrect?

  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer48)

  Consider the following statements with regard to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs).

  1. NBFCs can also engage in micro finance activities.

  2. NBFCs hold banking licence and provide banking services without meeting the legal definition of bank.

  3. NBFCs are allowed to take limited deposit from the public.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer49)

  Consider the following statements about Bioleaching.

  1. Bioleaching is the extraction of specific metals from their ores through the use of bacteria.

  2. Bioleaching is more environmentally friendly than traditional extraction methods.

  3. Toxic chemicals are sometimes produced in the process. Heavy ions such as iron, zinc and other arsenic leak during acid mine drainage.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3        
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer50)

  Consider the following statements about sound.

  1. The loudness of sound depends on its frequency. When the frequency of vibration is large, the sound produced is loud.

  2. The amplitude determines the shrillness or pitch of a sound.

  3. In humans, the sound is produced by the larynx.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3         
  done clear
  C)
   All of these                   
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which of the following mechanisms is not associated with chemical weathering?           
  A)
   Solution                       
  done clear
  B)
   Abrasion       
  done clear
  C)
   Carbonation                 
  done clear
  D)
   Oxidation      
  done clear
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• question_answer52)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The Chief Justice of India is empowered to appoint ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court from among judges of High Courts, only after consultation with Chief Justice of High Court concerned.

  2. The mode of a removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the

  Supreme Court.

  3. After retirement from the office, a permanent judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.

  4. The Chief Justice of India may invite a retired Judge of the Supreme Court to sit and act as Judge of the Supreme Court, only with the previous consent of the President.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and. 4      
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4      
  done clear
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• question_answer53)

  Which of the following statements regarding the Pro-Tern Speaker of LokSabha is/are correct'?

  1. After the Lok Sahha elections, the President administers oath to the Pro-Term Speaker, which is same as oath for membership of Lok Sabha.

  2. The Pro-Tern Speaker conducts the proceedings of the House, when both the speaker's and the Deputy Speakers posts lie vacant due to death, resignation etc.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer54)

  Consider the following statements about the cave paintings of Ajanta, situated near Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

  1. The execution period of these cave paintings extends to about 800 years.

  2. The subject matter of these paintings is mostly the Buddhist Jatakas.

  3. Jatakas were the sermons and teachings of Buddha during his entire life.

  4. These paintings lack in decorative patterns of ceilings etc.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4          
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer55)

  Jainism aims at attainment of freedom from worldly bonds. For this 'they believe no ritual is required for the liberation.' It can be obtained through famous jewels of Jainism. Which of the following are jewels of Jainism?

  1. Right teacher

  2. Right knowledge

  3. Right effort

  4. Right action

  5. Right observation

  6. Right faith

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2, 4 and 6                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and 4       
  done clear
  C)
   2, 4, 5 and 6                
  done clear
  D)
   3, 5 and 6
  done clear
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• question_answer56)

  Conservation of biodiversity is quite necessary to maintain the ecological balance on the Earth. What are the correct statements among the following, regarding conservation of biodiversity?

  1. In-situ conservations are done through protected areas as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.

  2. Ex-situ conservations are the technique of conserving species outside their natural habitat like botanical garden, breeding centres and conservation of wetlands.

  3. IUCN states that it is essential to include atleast 10% of all ecosystems as protected areas a biodiversity is to be conserved in the long-term.

  4. Tiger is the first animal to be protected through a National Programme in 1973.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4          
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer57)
  The endangered species has the largest mass nesting site in Odisha followed by Coast of Mexico and Coast Rica. Its unique mass nesting site is called Arribada. The nesting site is now protected as a wildlife sanctuary in 1997. Now they are threatened due to their eggs fall pray to jackles, dogs, crabs, birds etc. The nesting site lies on the mouth of two famous rivers in Odisha. Name the species which most suitably explain this.
  A)
   Olive ridley turtle
  done clear
  B)
          Leather back sea turtle
  done clear
  C)
   Piping Plover                
  done clear
  D)
   Southern Leopard frog
  done clear
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• question_answer58)

  Consider the following statements about Rhizobium.

  1. Rhizobium lives in the roots of gram, peas, moong beans and other legumes and provides them with nitrogen.

  2. It converts atmospheric nitrogen into plant soluble ammonium.

  3. It can make its own food.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
          1 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   Only 3
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  The ultrasound technique is used frequently in obstetrics instead of X-rays based techniques. What are the principles behind this?

  1. Ultrasound is a non-ionising imaging technique.

  2. Ultrasound gives a clear picture of soft tissues, which do not show up in X-rays.

  3. Ultrasound causes almost no health problems (for a mother or unborn foetus).

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer60)

  Consider the statements in light of landslides in Indian. It is caused due to

  1. poor ground conditions.

  2. geomorphic phenomena

  3. natural physical force

  4. heavy spells of rainfall coupled with impeded drainage.

  5. vegetation removal and excavation at the toe of stope of mountains.

  Which of the statements] given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 3 and 5                    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3          
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer61)

  Consider the following statements about Bhakti Movement.

  1. Nayanars and Alvars spread their movement in North. In start of their movements, they were popular in South only.

  2. Kabir denounced formal worship, even namaz. He neither worshipped idols, nor took holy baths in river or pilgrimages.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2            
  done clear
  C)
   All of these       
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer62)

  Consider the following statements with reference to National Food for Work Programme.

  1. It was launched on 14th November, 2004 in 150 most backward districts of the country with the objective of intensifying the generation of supplementary wage employment.

  2. The programme is open to all rural poor, who are in need of wage employment and desire to do manual unskilled work.

  3. This programme along with NREGA is still run in these 150 districts as a supplementary programme to benefit the poor.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Green Energy Corridors project is to facilitate                                              
  A)
   the availability of renewable energy into the national grid                                    
  done clear
  B)
   the transportation of the fuels and other energy products from one region to another          
  done clear
  C)
   the construction of environment friendly energy providing plants all over India
  done clear
  D)
   the construction of industries based on clean fuel technology in India
  done clear
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• question_answer64)

  Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Governor.

  1. Appointment and removal of State Public Service Commission members is done by the Governor.

  2. The Governor acts as the Chancellor of all Universities in the state.

  3. He causes to be laid before the State Legislature CAG reports relating to the state.

  4. The Chief Minister and other ministers hold office during his pleasure.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer65)

  Which of the following statements regarding the Jet streams is/are correct?

  1. Jet streams are caused by a combination of the Earth's rotation on its axis and atmospheric heating by solar radiation.

  2. The strongest Jet streams are the polar jets.

  3. The major Jet streams of the Earth flow from West to East.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer66)

  Which of the following statements regarding tropical moist deciduous forests is/are correct?

  1. The annual rainfall in these forests is 100-200 cm and the mean annual temperature of about 27°C

  2. The trees of these forests shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks, during early summer due to insufficient moisture availability for the leaves.

  3. Sal, teak, mango, bamboo and rosewood are some of the trees of moist deciduous forests.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer67)

  Which of the following can be said to be the centralising features of the Indian Constitution in the context of centre-state relations?

  1. Single integrated judiciary

  2. All India services

  3. Emergency provisions

  4. Bicameral legislature at the centre

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
                       2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3 and 4                               
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  Consider the following statements about the evolution of Indian music,

  1. Haripala's 'Sangeeta Sudhakara' written in 14th century AD are earliest evidence of classification of

  Carnatic and Hindustani forms.

  2. Today's Carnatic music is actually said to be originated from the capital city of Deogiri's of Yadava kingdom.

  3. Carnatic music flourished under the Vifayanagara Empire of king Krishnadevaraya.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2               
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3                
  done clear
  C)
                  1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these                           
  done clear
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• question_answer69)

  Consider the following statements about the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

  1. SEBI is a quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial and quasi-executive body.

  2. The appeal against SEBI decision can be made to securities appellate tribunal.

  3. The second appeal can be made to High Court.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer70)

  Consider the following statements with regard to Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY).

  1. It is pension and life insurance fund scheme for blue-collar Indian workers.

  2. It will cover workers in Emigration clearance required countries.

  3. Government of the country where the worker is located will contribute a fixed amount of the workers account.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer71)

  Consider the following statements about the Laterite Soils of India.

  1. Laterite soils develop in areas with low temperature and high rainfall.

  2. These are generally the result of 'leaching' due to high tropical rainfall.

  3. These soils are rich in organic matter, but lack the oxides of iron and 'potash'.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Consider the following.

  1. Rooted aquatic plants	2. Phytoplankton
  3. Free floating stage	4. Reed swamp stage
  5. Sedge marsh or meadow stage	6. Woodland stage
  7. Climax stage

  Which of the above stages are intermediate order of succession in a hydrosere?
  A)
   1, 2, 3, and 4               
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 5 and 6       
  done clear
  C)
   2, 4, 5 and 6                
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer73)

  Acid rain is an invisible threat to any ecosystem in the world. Which of the following findings are correct about acid rain?

  1. Sulphuric acid and nitric acid are two main acids that dissolve in the water in the atmosphere and fall to the gound as acid rain.

  2. Industrialisation increased the occurrence of acid rain.

  3. Acid rains are a great threat to Western European countries and much of the acid rain occurs as acidic snowfall.

  4. Acid rain never be a threat to wetlands as it is diluted in the water, but much threat in-land ecosystem.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2         
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer74)
  What does 'Bio-prospecting' refers to?
  A)
   Exploring an area to measure its diversity richness
  done clear
  B)
   Conservation of biodiversity using cry methods
  done clear
  C)
   Extinction of a species due to the extinction of its prey
  done clear
  D)
   Exploring molecular, genetic and species level diversity for products of economic importance
  done clear
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• question_answer75)

  Consider the following statements regarding municipal structures other than those specified in the Constitution.

  1. Notified Area Committee can be set up only under an act of State Government.

  2. Urban township form of municipal body has no elected members.

  3. Cantonment Boards function under the control of Ministry of Defence.

  4. Port Trusts are created by an Act of Parliament. It consist of both elected and nominated members.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 2
  done clear
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• question_answer76)

  Consider the following statements about new Air Quality Index (AQI) in India.

  1. Union Government has launched AQI in 2015 for monitoring the quality of air on real time basis and is a part of the government's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

  2. The Index considers seven pollutants namely Particulate Matter-10, nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide. ozone, carbon monoxide, ammonia and lead.

  3. The new AQI ues colour-coded table to show air-quality and its effects on health for the first time.

  4. It acts as one number-one colour-one description for the common man to judge the air quality. It is based on recommendations made by the IIT, Kanpur.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

  A)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer77)

  Which of the following statements regarding Black soils are correct?

  1. The fertility of Black soil is generally low due to intensive leaching.

  2. The black colour of the Black soil is due to the presence of Titaniferous Magnetite.

  3. Black soil is also called the self-ploughed soil.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer78)

  Consider the following statements regarding Inter-State relations in India.

  1. Zonal Councils have been set up in India under Article 263 of the Constitution.

  2. President of India is the head of the Inter-State Council set up in 1990.

  3. Recommendations of the Inter-State Councils set up under the Constitution on disputes between states are binding in nature.

  4. National Integration Council is a non-constitutional body set up to combat communalism, casteism, regionalism etc.

  Which of the statements) given above is/ are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 4             
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer79)

  Which of the following is/are not a provision(s) related to financial emergency declared undar Article 360?

  1. Salaries of all classes of persons can be reduced except those, whose salaries are provided under the Constitution not to be reduced after their appointment.

  2. Money Bills and other Financial Bills cannot be passed by State Legislature without prior recommendation of the President.

  3. Proclamation of financial emergency has to be renewed by Parliament every 6 months.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer80)

  Recently, India achieved a significant milestone in nuclear technology when the Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) aboard INS Arihant achieved criticality. The PWR aboard INS Arihant differs from PHWR of India in which of the following ways?

  1. PWR uses enriched uranium and PHWR are using natural uranium.

  2. PWR uses ordinary water as both moderator and coolant.

  3. PWR reactors require much lesser enrichment.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer81)

  Which of the following statements regarding the financial relations between the union and the states is/are not true?

  1. The power to tax is broadly similar to the power to make laws as enumerated in the 7th Schedule.

  2. Distribution of taxes between the union and the states from the distributive pool is done on the basis of a fixed formula which has to be specified in the Parent Law.

  3. According to the Constitution, union and state properties are exempted from mutual taxation.

  Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer82)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The DMIC project presently covers industrial cities which are going to be developed along the railway corridor with the Japanese assistance.

  2. India has been the first recipient of Japanese Official Development Assistance (QDA) fund for infrastructural development.

  3. India and Japan are the 1st countries to strike a high level security and strategic partnership under? 2+2 Agreement'.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer83)
  In the context of evolution of Earth, what do you understand by 'Degassing'?
  A)
   Injection of gases from other plants into the Earth
  done clear
  B)
   Transfer of gases between Earth and other planets
  done clear
  C)
   Outpouring of gases from the Earth's interior
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer84)

  Which of the following crops are Rabi crops?

  1. Wheat

  2. Gram

  3. Barley

  4. Millet

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer85)

  Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the coastal plain of India?

  1. The entire coastal plain is aggraditional and emergent in nature.

  2. The Backwaters are the special features of the Malabar plain.

  3. Most of the Creeks and Lagoons are located on the East coastal plain.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 2
  done clear
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• question_answer86)

  Consider the following statements regarding early Islamic architecture in India.

  1. The prayer chamber of the mosque was spacious whereas the shrine of the temple was comparatively small.

  2. The structure of mosque was dark and closed where as the temple was open and light.

  3. In both the styles of architecture, the ornamental decoration was very vital.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer87)

  Consider the following statements regarding Sufi Movement.

  1. Chishti and Subarawardi Silsilahs were Sufi orders of 'Be-shara' division.

  2. Ba-shara division were those who followed the Islamic Law (Sharia).

  3. Farid-ud-Din was of Be-shara division, whose some of the verses were quoted in the Adi-Granth of the Sikhs.

  4. Activities of Suharawardi were mainly limited to Punjab and Multan.

  Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

  A)
   2 and 4           
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer88)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. The energy flow in an ecosystem means transfer of organic molecules.

  2. The energy flow in an ecosystem is cyclic.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Which one of the following pair is incorrectly matched?
  A)

  National Park	Conserved Wildlife
  Great Himalayan National Park	Snow leopard

  done clear
  B)

  Kaziranga National Park

  One-horned rhinos

  done clear
  C)

  Bandipur National Park

  Bengal Tiger

  done clear
  D)

  Dudhwa National Park

  Swamp deer

  done clear
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• question_answer90)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Hardness of water is indicated by lack of foam formation by soap.

  2. Temporary hardness is due to bicarbonates of magnesium and calcium.

  3. Permanent hardness of water is due to sulphate and chloride of calcium and magnesium.

  4. Permanent hardness can be removed by boiling.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   3 and 4               
  done clear
  B)
                       1, 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3               
  done clear
  D)
                     All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer91)

  Consider the following statements regarding security market.

  1. Futures are securities or commodities sold or bought with the assumption of delivery at a later stage.

  2. If the Reserve Bank of India sells security in the market, it will result in mopping up of excess liquidity in the economy.

  3. Capital market means financial market dealing in long-term funds.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer92)

  Which of the following are the functions of Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC)?

  1. To ensure complete transparency in pricing system and transactions taking place in market area.

  2. Providing market-led extension services to farmers.

  3. Promoting agricultural processing including activities for value addition in agricultural produce.

  4. Setting up and promoting public-private partnership in the management of agricultural markets.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1, 2 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Consider the following pairs.

  Species	Type of Vegetation
  1. Chir	Thorny Bushes Forests
  2. Babool	Tropical Deciduous
  3. Sundari	Mangrove Forests
  4. Deodar	Coniferous

  Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                    
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3           
  done clear
  D)
   3 and 4     
  done clear
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• question_answer94)

  Consider the following statements regarding a crop.

  1. This crop requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest.

  2. It thrives best in well-drained loamy soil.

  3. In India, it is grown in winter.

  Identify the crop based on the above conditions.

  A)
   Cotton             
  done clear
  B)
   Wheat 
  done clear
  C)
   Maize              
  done clear
  D)
   Groundnut
  done clear
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• question_answer95)
  The Sangam literature can be roughly divided into two groups i.e. narrative and didactic. They are respectively called
  A)
   8 major works and 8 minor works            
  done clear
  B)
   Tolkkappiyam and Tirukkural
  done clear
  C)
   Silappadikaram and Manimekalai            
  done clear
  D)
   Melkannakku and Kilkanakku
  done clear
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• question_answer96)

  Bioremediation is now a popular work in. maintenance of nature's overall ecological balance.

  Consider the following statements.

  1. Bioremediation is the use of living organism (primarily microorganisms) for removal of a pollutant from the biosphere.

  2. Basic principle of bioremediation is natural attenuation which is a natural process occur in the environment to reduce toxicity or concentration of contamination without anthropogenic intervention.

  3. Bioremediation is less costly than conventional remediation strategies and no waste accumulated after elimination of contaminants and contaminants are also not transported from its location.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
                      2 and 3            
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer97)
  Name the biosphere reserve which is the first marine Biosphere Reserve established in India and has extensive mangrove vegetation and has unique Dugong Dugon Species (Sea Cow), which is a vulnerable marine animal. Illegal coral mining for cement industries is now the main threat to the biosphere reserve.
  A)
   Sunderban Deltaic Swamp         
  done clear
  B)
   Gulf of Kutch
  done clear
  C)
   Gulf of Mannar
  done clear
  D)
          Chilka
  done clear
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• question_answer98)
  Consider the following pairs.

  1. Diwan-i-risalat	Dealt with religious matters
  2. Diwan-i-insha	Dealt with military department
  3. Diwan-i-arz	Dealt with state correspondance

  In the context of Sultanate period administration, which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
  A)
   1 and 2           
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer99)

  Charles Wood prepared a dispatch in 1854 on Education System in India. Consider the following statements.

  1. Government should assume responsibility of spreading education to masses.

  2. Considering the conservative society, he proposed religion based education system.

  3. Grants-in-aid to private educational institutions.

  4. Stress over female education, teacher training and rotational education.

  Which of the above were proposals of Woods Dispatch?

  A)
   1, 3 and 4                    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4           
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer100)

  Island groups have varied vegetation and cropping pattern due to their location and soil types,

  Consider the following in this regard.

  1. Andaman and Nicobar islands have rainforest vegetation.

  2. Whereas rice is common to the Andaman and Nicobar island as well as the Lakshadweep, coconut plantation is found in the latter only.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1             
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                
  done clear
  D)
   Neither1 nor 2
  done clear
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