1. With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements
1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body
2. They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body
3. They can be used in biochemical sensors
4. Carbon Nanotubes are bio degradable
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2,3 and 4 only
c. 1,3 and 4 only
d. 1,2,3 and 4
2. Consider the following activities
1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field
2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes
3. Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysis
At the present level of technology which of the above activities can be successfully carried out
by using drones?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3.
3. The experiment will employ a trio of space craft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral
triangle that has sides 1 million kilometers long with lasers shining between the craft. The experiment in question refers to
a. Voyager-2
b. New Horizons
c. LISA pathfinder
d. Evolved LISA
4. Consider the following statements,
1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a
prospective parent.
2. A persons genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage
3. Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2 only
d. 1,,2 and 3
5.What is the importance of using Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in India?
1. These vaccines are effective against Pneumonia as well as Meningitis and Sepsis
2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug resistant bacteria can be
reduced
3. These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions
Select the correct answer using the code given below?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
6.In India where term Public Key Infrastructure used in the context of
a. Digital Security Infrastucture
b. Food Security Infrastructure
c. Health Care and Education Infrastructure
d. Telecommunication and Transportation Infrastructure
7.Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant
and animal cells.
1. Plant cells have cellulose, cell walls, whilst animals cells do not.
2. Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which d
3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole, whilst animal cell has many small vacuaoles
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
8.Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to Benzene pollution?
1. Automobile Exhaust
2. Tobacco smoke
3. Wood Burning
4. Using varnished wooden furniture
5. Using products made of polyurethane
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1,2 and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1,3, and 4 only
d. 1,2,3,4 and 5
9.If another global financial crisis happens in the near future which of the following
actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India
1. Non depending on short term Foreign Borrowings
2. Opening up two more Foreign Banks
3. Maintaining full capital account covertability
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
10.If you withdraw Rs. 100,000 in cash from your demand deposit account at your bank the
immediate effect on the aggregate money supply in the economy will be
a. To reduce it by Rs. 100,000
b. To increase it by Rs. 100,000
c. To increase it by more than Rs. 100,000
d. To leave it unchanged
11.With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct
description of the term “Paramitas”?
a. The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic(Sutra) style
b. Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas
c. Perfections whose attainments led to the Bodhisattva Path
d. Powerfull merchant guilds of early medieval south India
12.In the context of Indian History, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
1. Women’s right to gain education
2. Age of consent
3. Restitution of conjugal rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
13.Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
a. Peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters
b. its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
c. national leaders opposition to the cultivation of Indigo
d. Government control over the planters
14.Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
a. He was asked by the Board of directors at London to do so
b. He wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India
c. He wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employement
d. He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
15.With reference to the History of India, ‘Ulgulan or The Great Tumult’ is the description of
which of the following events?
a. The Revolt of 1857
b. The Mappila rebellion of 1921
c. The Indigo revolt of 1859-60
d. Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
16.With reference to the scholors/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements
1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga
2. Amarasimha is associated with harsavardana
3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandragupta II
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1,2, and 3
17. In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, ‘Pronuclear Transfer’ is
used for
a. Fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor sperm
b. Genetic modification of sperm producing cells
c. Development of stem cells into functional embryos
d. Prevention of Mitochondrial diseases in offspring
18. which is the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of
the following?
1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units
2. Create meaningful short stories and songs
3. Disease diagnosis
4. Text-to-speech conversion
5. Wireless transmission of electrical Energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1,2,3 and only
b. 1,3 and 4 only
c. 2,4 and only
d. 1,2,3,4 and 5
19. With reference to Visible Light Communication(VLC) technology, which of the following
statements are correct?
1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelength 375-780Nm
2. VLC is known as Long-range optical wireless communication
3. VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth
4. VLC has no electromagnetic interference
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1,2 and 3 only
b. 1,2, and 4 only
c. 1,3 and 4 only
d. 2,3 and 4 only
20. With reference to ‘Block Chain Technology’, consider the following statements
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls
2. The structure and design of Block chain is such that all the data in it are about crypto
currency only
3. Applications that depend on basic features of Blockchain can be developed without
anybody’s permission
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 only
d. 1 and 3 only
21. The Parlimentary System of Government is one in which
a. All political parties in the parliament are represented in the government
b. The Government is responsible to the parliament and can be removed by it
c. The government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
d. The Government is chosen by the parliament but cannot be removed by it
before completion of a fixed term
22. Which part of the constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare state
a. Directive principles of state policy
b. Fundamental rights
c. Preamble
d. Seventh schedule
23. Consider the following statements
1. The constitution of India defines its ‘Basic Structure’ in terms of Federalism,
securalism, Fundamental rights and Democracy
2. The constitution of India provides for ‘Judicial Review’ to safeguard the citizens
liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the constitution is based
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.1 only
b. 2 only
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
24. One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
a. The final goal of a stateless society
b. Class struggle
c. Abolition of private property
d. Economic determinism
25. In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for
Bureaucracy
a. An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
b. An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
c. An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth
d. An agency for the implementation of public policy
26. The preamble to the constitution of India is
a. A part of the constitution but has no legal effect
b. Not a part of the constitution but has no legal effect either
c. A part of the constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
d. A part of the constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
27. ‘Gold Tranche’(Reserve Tranche) refers to
a. A loan system of the World Bank
b. One of the operations of a central Bank
c. A credit system granted by WTO to its members
d. A credit system granted by IMF to its members
28. With reference to the provisions contained in part IV of the constitution of India, which of
the following statements is/are correct?
1. They shall be enforceable by courts
2. They shall not be enforceable by any court
3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of loss by the state
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only
29. Consider the following statements,
1. according to the constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a
minister in a state for 6 months is if he/she is not a member of Legislature of that state
2. according to the representation of people act 1951, a person convicted of a criminal
offence and sentenced to imprisonment for 5 years is permanently disqualified from
contesting an election even after his release from prison
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
30. Consider the following statements
1. The president of India can summon a session of the parliament at such place as he/she
thinks fit.
2. The constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it
is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only
31. Consider the following statements
1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months
2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar
data
3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products
4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the consolidated fund of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3 only
32. Rajyasabha has equal powers with Loksabha in
a. The matter of creating new all India services
b. Amending the constitution
c. The removal of the government
d. Making cut motions
33. With reference to the fund under Members of Parliament, Local Area Development
Scheme(MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure ofr
health, Education,etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST’s populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried
forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation
every year
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1,2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
c. 1,2 and 3 only
d. 1,2, and 4 only
34. Which one of the following categories of fundamental rights incorporates protection against
untouchability as a form of discrimination?
a. Right against exploitation
b. Right to freedom
c. Right to constitutional remedies
d. Right to equality
35. In India, separation of judiciary from the Executive is enjoined by
a. The preamble of the constitution
b. A directive principle of state policy
c. The seventh schedule
d. The conventional practice
35. In India , seperation of Judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
A. The preamble of the Constitution
B. Directive Principles Of State Policy
C. The 7th schedule
D. The conventional practice.
36. Along with the Budget ,the finance minister also places other documents before the parliament with include ” the Macro Economic Framework Statement “. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by ?
A. Long standing parliamentary convention.
B. Article 112 and article 110(1) of the Constitution of India
C. Article 113 of constitution of India
D. Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget management act 2003.
37. A constitutional government by definition is a ?
A. Government by legislature.
B. Popular government.
C. Multi party government
D. Limited government
38. Other than the fundamental rights ,which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect / reflects the principles of the universal declaration of Human Rights 1948 ?
1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles Of State Policy
C. Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A.1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
39.In india ,legal services Authorities Provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens?
1. Person with an annual income of less than 1 lakh.
2. Transgender will an annual income of less than 2 lakh.
3. Member of other Backward classes with an annual income of less than 3 lakh.
4. All senior citizens
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 4 only
40. Consider the following pairs
International agreements or setup – Subject
1. Alma-ata Declaration – Healthcare of the people
2. Hague Convention – Biological and chemical weapons
3. Talanoa Dialogue – Global climate change
5. Under 2 coalition – Child Rights
Which of the pairs given above is /are correctly matched ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
41. With reference to the history of India , consider the following pairs
1. Aurang – Incharge of Treasury of the state
2. Banian – Indian Agent of the East Indian company
3. Mirasidar – Designated revenue payer to the state
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
42. With reference to the religious history of India , consider the following statements
1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism .
2. Lokottaravadin sect wan an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.
3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghika fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
43. Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century ?
A. Indian handicrafts were ruined
B. Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers.
C. Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country.
D. Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufacturers.
44. Consider the following events in the history of India
1. Rise of pratiharas under king Bhoja.
2. Establishment of pallava power under Mahendravarman I
3. Establishment of chola power by Parantaka I .4. pala dynasty founded by Gopala
What is the correct chronological order of the above events ,starting from the earliest time ?
A. 2-1-4-3
B.3-1-4-2
C.2-4-1-3
D 3-4-1-2
45. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the “Hundi ” generally referred to in the
sources of the post Harsha period ?
A. An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates.
B. A dairy to be maintained for daily accounts.
C. A bill of exchange
D. An order from the feudal lord to his subordinates.
46. With reference to the book ” Desher Katha ” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during freedom struggle , consider the following statements
1. It warned against the colonial states hypnotic conquest of the Mind.
2. It inspired the performance of Swadeshi street playes and folk songs.
3. The use of Desh by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
47. The Gandhi Irwin pack included which of the following ?
1. Invitation to congress to participate the Round table conference.
2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the civil disobedience movement .
3. Acceptance of Gandhiji’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses.
4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence.
Selet the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 only
B. 1,2 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
48.The Vital – Vudhvansak ,the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as it’s target
audience was published by ?
A. Gopal Baba Walangkar
B. Jyotiba Phule
C. M.K Gandhi.
D. B.R.Ambedkar
49. With reference to the history of India ,the terms Kulyavapa and dronavapa denote
A. Measurement of land
B. Coins of different monetary values
C. Classification of urban land
D. Religious rituals.
50. Who among the following rules advised his subjects through his inscriptions ?
” Whosoever praised his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own
sect ,with the view of glorifying his own sect,he rather injures his own sect very severely”
A. Ashoka
B. Samudragupta
C. Harshavardhana
D. Krishnadeva Raya
51. What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture ?
1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other Phosphatic fertilizer is possible .
3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.
4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A.1,2 and 3 only
B.1,2 and 4 only
C.1,3 and 4 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
Answer : C
52. Consider the following minerals
1. Bentonite
2. Chromite
3. Kyanite
4. Sillimanite
In India ,which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
Answer : D
53. With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT) ,which of the following statements is /are
correct ?
1. OMT is measured upto a depth of 26degree celcius isotherm which is 129 meters in the south western
Indian Ocean during January – March
2. OMT collected during january – March can be used in assessing whether the amount of Rainfall in
monsoon will be less or more than a certain long term mean .
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : B
54.With reference to the chemical fertilizers in India , consider the following statements.
1. At present ,the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market driven and not administered by th
government .
2. Ammonia,which is an input of urea,is produced from natural gas.
3. Sulphur ,which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer ,is a by product of oil refineries.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Answer : B
55. With reference to the Desert National Park,which of the following statements are correct ?
1. It is spread over two districts.
2. There is no human habitation inside the park.
3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Answer : C
56. Siachen Glacier is situated to the
A. East of Aksai Chin.
B. East of Leh
C. North of Gilgit
D. North of Nubra Valley.
Answer D
57. With reference to the history of India , consider the following pairs.
Famous place Present State
1. Bhilsa – Madhya Pradesh
2. Dwarasamudra – Maharashtra
3. Girinagar – Gujarat
4. Sthanesvara Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pair given above are correctly matched ?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer : A
58. Consider the following statements
1. 36% of India’s districts are classified as ” over exploited ” or ” Critical ” by the Central Ground Water
Authority ( CWGA )
2. CWGA was formed under Environment protection act .
3. India has the largest area under ground wat irrigation in the world .
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer : B
59. Consider the following statements
1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
2. Only some cyclone develop an eye.
3. The temperature inside the eye of the cyclone is nearly 10°c lesser than that of the surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer :C
60. Among the following Tiger Reserve ,which one has the largest area under ” Critical Tiger Habitat ” ?
A. Corbett
B. Ranthambore
C. Nagarjunsagar Srisailam
D. Sunderbans
Answer :C
61. If a particular plant species is placed under schedule VI of the Wildlife protection Act ,1972,what is the implication ?
A. A license is required to cultivate that plant
B. Such plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances
C. It is a Genetically Modified Crop Plant .
D. Such plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.
Answer : A
62. With reference to the period of Gupta Dynasty in ancient India,the town’s Ghantasala ,Kadura and Chaul were well known as
A. Ports handling foreign trade .
B. Capitals of powerful Kingdoms.
C. Places of exquisite stone art and architecture.
D. Important Buddhist pilgrimage centres.
Answer : A
63. What are the advantages of Zero tillage in agriculture ?
1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.
2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings , direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil in
possible.
3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 ,2 and 3
Answer : D
64. According to National policy on Biofuels ,which of the following can be used as raw material for the production of Biofuels ?
1. Cassava
2. Damaged Wheat grains
3. Ground nut seeds
4. Horse Gram
5. Rotten potatoes
6. Sugar beet
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1,2,5 and 6 only
B. 1,3,4 and 6 only
C. 2,3,4 and 5 only
D. 1,2,3,4,5 and 6
Answer : A
65.Which one of the following statements best describes the term social cost of carbon
“It is a measure in monetary value of the..
A. Long time damage done by a tonne of carbon dioxide emissions in a given year.
B. Requirement of fossil fuels for a a country to provide goods and services to its citizens, based on the
the burning of those fuels.
C. Efforts put in by a climate refugee to adapt to live in a new place .
D. Contribution of an individual person to the carbon footprint on the planet Earth.
Answer : A
66. With reference to pulse production in India , consider the following statements
1. Black gram can be cultivated as both Kharif and rabi crops .
2. Green gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production
3. In the last three decades ,while the production of Kharif pulses has increased,the production of rabi
pulses has decreased.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Answer : A
67. ” The crop is subtropical in nature .A hard frost is injurious to it .It requires at least 210 frost free days and 50 to 100 cm of rainfall for its growth. A light well drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop” .
Which one of the following is that crop ?
A. Cotton.
B. Jute
C. Sugarcane
D. Tea
Answer : A
68. With reference to the solar water pumps , consider the following statements
1. Solar power can be used for running surfact pumps and not for submersible pumps .
2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer 😀
69. With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements
1. A substantial saving in seed material is made when ‘ bud chip settlings ‘ are raised in a nursery and
transplanted in the main field.
2. When direct planting of setts is done,the germination percentage is better with singel budded setts as
compared to setts with many buds.
3. If bad whether conditions prevail when setts are directly planted,single budded setts have better
survival as compared to large setts.
4. Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
Answer :C
70. In the context of India, which of the following is / are considered to be practices of eco friendly
agriculture ?
1. Crop diversification
2. Legume intensification.
3. Tensiometer use.
4. Vertical Farming.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1,2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 4 only
D. 1,2,3 and 4
Answer 😀
71. In India ,which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture ?
1. Fixing Minimum Support price for agriculture produce of all crops.
2. Computerization of primary agricultural credit societies.
3. Social Capital development.
4. Free electricity supply to farmers.
5. Waiver of agricultural loans by the banking system.
6. Setting up of cold storage facilities by the governments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1,2 and 5 only
B. 1,3,4 and 5 only
C. 2,3 and 6 only
D. 1,2,3,4,5 and 6
72. What is the importance of the term ” Interest Coverage Ratio ” of a firm in India?
1. It helps in understanding the present risk that a bank is going to give loan to .
2. It helps in evaluating the emerging risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to.
3. The higher a borrower firms level of interest coverage ratio,the worse is its ability to service it’s debt.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
73. Which among the following factors or policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past ?
1. Minimum support price
2. Governments trading
3. Governments stockpiling
4. Consumer Subsidies
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1,2 and 4 only
B. 1,3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2,3 and 4
74. Consider the following statements
1. The value of Indo srilanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade .
2. ” Textile and textile articles ” constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh .
3. In the last five years ,Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
75. In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
A. Argentina , Mexico , South Africa and Turkey.
B. Australia , Canada , Malaysia and New Zealand
C. Brazil ,Iran, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam.
D. Indonesia , Japan , Singapore and South Korea
76. Under the Kisan Credit Scheme ,short term credit support is given to farmers for which of the
following purposes ?
1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets.
2. Purchase of combine harvesters , tractors and mini trucks.
3. Consumption requirements of farm households.
4. Post harvest expenses.
5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1,2 and 5 only
B. 1,3 and 4 only
C. 2,3,4 and 5 only
D. 1,2,3,4 and 5
77. Consider the following statements
1. The weightage of food in Consumer price Index ( CPI ) is higher than that in Wholesale Price Index
(WPI) .
2. The WPI does not capture changes in the prices of services ,which CPI does.
3. Reserve bank of India has now adapted WPI as its key measure of inflation and to decide on changing
the key policy rates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
78. Consider the following pairs .
River flows into
1. Mekong – Andaman sea
2. Thames – Irish Sea
3. Volga – Caspian Sea
4. Zambezi – Indian Ocean
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1,2 and 4 only
79. Consider the following statements
1. In the case of all cereals ,pulses and oil seeds ,the procurement at minimum support price ( MSP ) is
unlimited in any state / UT of India.
2. In the cases of cereals and pulses ,the MSP is fixed in any state /UT at a level to which the market
price will never rise.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
80. With reference to the Indian economy , consider the following statements
1. Commercial paper is a short term unsecured promissory note .
2. Certificate of Deposit is a long term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.
3. Call money is a short term finance used for interbank transactions.
4. Zero coupen Bonds are the interest bearing short term bonds issued by the Scheduled Commercial
Banks to the corporations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
81. With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India ,which one of the following is considered its major characteristics ?
A. It is the investment through capital instruments essentially in a listed company.
B. It is a largely non debt creating capital flow .
C. It is a investment which involves debt servicing.
D. It is the investment made by foreign institutional investors in the government securities.
82. With reference to the international trade of India at present , which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1. India’s merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.
2. India’s imports of iron and steel, chemical , fertilizers and machinery have decreased in recent years.
3. India’s exports of services are more than its imports of services.
4. India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,3 and 4 only
83. The term ” West Texas Intermediate ” sometimes found in news ” refers to a grade of
A. Crude oil
B. Bullion
C. Rare Earth elements.
D. Uranium
84. In the context of the Indian economy , non financial debt includes which of the following ?
1. Housing loans owed by households
2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards
3. Treasury bills
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
85. In India ,why are some nuclear reactors kept under ,”IAEA safeguards” while others are not ?
A. Some use uranium and others use thorium.
B. Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies.
C. Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises.
D. Some are state owned and others are privately owned.
86. With reference to Trade Related Investment Measures ( TRIMS ) ,which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1. Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited.
2. They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services .
3. They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
87. If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy ,which of the following would it not do ?
1. Cut and optimise the statutory liquidity ratio
2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate.
C. Cut the Bank rate and Repo Rate.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
88. With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalisation , consider the following
statements
1. Workers productivity ( per worker at 2004-05 prices ) increased in urban areas while decreased in
rural areas.
2. The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased.
3. In rural areas ,the growth in non farm economy increased.
4. The growth rate in rural employment decreased.
Which of the following statements above is / are correct
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 4 only
89. Consider the following statements
1. In terms of short term credit delivery to the agriculture sector , District Central Cooperative Banks
( DCCBs ) deliver more credit in comparison to scheduled commercial banks and Regional Rural banks .
2. One of the most important functions of the DCCBs is to provide funds to the primary agricultural
credit societies.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
90. In India ,under cyber insurance for individuals ,which of the following benefits are generally
covered ,in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits ?
1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one’s computer.
2. Cost of a new computer if some miscreant wilfully damages it ,if proved so
3. Cost of hiring a specialised consultant to minimise the loss in case of cyber extortion
4. Cost of defence in the court of law if any third party files a suit.
Select the correct answer using the code given
A. 1,2 and 4 only
B. 1,3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2,3 and 4
91. With reference to the cultural history of India , consider the following pairs.
1. Parivrajaka – Renunciant and wanderer
2. Sharamana – Priest with a high status.
3. Upasaka – lay followers of Buddhism
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Answer :B
92. With reference to Indian Elephants , consider the following statements
1. The leader of an Indian Elephant group is a female .
2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
4. Among the states in India,the highest elephant population is in Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,3 and 4 only
Answer : A
93. Which of the following protected areas are located in Cauvery Basin ?
1. Nagerhole National park
2. Papikonda National park
3. Sathyamangalam National park
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1,3 and 4 only
D. 1,2,3 and 4
94. With reference to India’s biodiversity ,Ceylon frogmouth , Coppersmith barbet ,gray chinned miniyet
and white throated redstart are
A. Birds
B. Primates
C. Reptiles
D. Amphibians
95. Which one of the following protected areas is well known for the conservation of a subspecies of the Indian swamp deer ( Barasingha ) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous ?
A. Kanha National park
B. Manas National park
C. Mudumalai National park
D. Tal chhapar wildlife sanctuary
96. Steel slag can be the material for which of the following ?
1. Construction of base road
2. Improvement of agricultural soil
3. Production of cement
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
97. Which of the following are the most likely places to find the Musk deer in its natural habitat ?
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Gangotri National park
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Manas National park
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A . 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 4 only
98. In rural road construction ,the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint ?
1. Copper slag
2. Cold mix asphalt technology
3. Geotextiles
4. Hot mis asphalt technology
5. Portland cement
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. 1,2 and 3 only
B. 2,3 and 4 only
C. 4 and 5 only
D. 1 and 5 only
99. Consider the following statements
1. Coal ash contains arsenic ,lead and Mercury .
2. Coal fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen in to environment .
3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
100 . What is the use of biochar in farming ?
1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in Vertical Farming .
2. When biochar is a part of the growit medium ,it promotes the growth of nitrogen fixing
microorganisms.
3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium,it enables the growing medium to retain water for
longer time.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3