1. With reference to ‘standup India scheme’, which of the following statement
is/are correct?
1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women
entrepreneurs.
2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
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
ANS: (c)
2. The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally important agricultural heritage
system (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal
of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and
financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to
greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
2. To identify and safeguard eco- friendly traditional farm practices and
their associated landscapers, agricultural bio diversity and knowledge
systems of the local communities.
3. To provide geographical indication status to all the varieties of
agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
3. Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1. Dibang
2. Kameng
3. Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
4. The term ‘core banking solutions’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which
of the following statements best describes/ describe this term?
1. It is a networking of a bank’s branches which enables customers to
operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network
regardless of where they open their accounts.
2. It is an effort to increase RBI’s control over commercial banks
through computerization.
3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non- performing
assets is taken over by another bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
5. Consider the following pairs:
Term sometimes seen in the news Their origin
1. Annex –I countries: Cartagena protocol
2. Certified emissions
reductions:
Nagoya protocol
3. Clean development
mechanism:
Kyoto protocol
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
ANS: (c)
6. In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term
transcriptome, sometimes seen in the news, refers to
(a) A range of enzymes used in genome editing.
(b)The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism.
(c) The description of the mechanism of gene expression.
(d)A mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cells.
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ANS: (b)
7. ‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the government of India pertains to
(a) Immunization of children and pregnant women.
(b)Construction of smart cities across the country.
(c) India’s own search for the Earth- like planets in outer space.
(d)New educational policy.
ANS: (a)
8. Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India
Mission’ of the government of India?
1. Incorporating environment al benefits and costs into the union and
state budgets.
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output
so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate
change by a combination of adaption and mitigation measures.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
9. With reference to pre- packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the
manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main
label, as per the food safety and standards (Packaging and labelling)
regulations, 2011?
1. List of ingredients including additives.
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the
possibility of any allergic reactions.
4. Vegetarian/ non- vegetarian.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
ANS: (c)
10.‘Project loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to
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(a) Waste management technology
(b)Wireless communication technology
(c) Solar power production technology
(d)Water conservation technology
ANS: (b)
11.‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting
the
(a) Production and use of solar energy by the households/ consumers.
(b)Use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households.
(c) Installation of CNG kits in motor- cars.
(d)Installation of water meters in urban households.
ANS: (a)
12.India’s ranking in the ‘ease of doing business index’ is sometimes seen in
the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
(a) Organization for economic cooperation and development (OECD).
(b)World economic forum
(c) World bank
(d)World trade organization (WTO)
ANS: (c)
13.Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
(a) Agriculturists
(b)Warriors
(c) Weavers
(d)Traders
ANS: (d)
14.Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
(a) Georg Bilhler
(b)James Prinsep
(c) Max Muller
(d)William Jones
ANS: (b)
15.With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya act’, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. As per the act, Gram Nyayalaya can hear only civil cases and not
criminal cases.
2. The act allows local social activities as mediators/ reconciliators.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (b)
16.With reference to the “Trans- Pacific partnership”, consider the following
statements:
1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China
and Russia.
2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.
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
ANS: (a)
17.Consider the following statements:
The India- Africa summit
1. Held in 2015 was the third such summit.
2. Was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951.
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
ANS: (a)
18.What is/are the purpose/ purposes of the ‘Marginal cost of funds based
lending rate (MCLR)’ announced by RBI?
1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology
followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances.
2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest
rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks.
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
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ANS: (c)
19.What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India?
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
20.Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of
banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orangecoloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
(a) Andaman Islands
(b)Anaimalai forests
(c) Maikala hills
(d)Tropical rain forests of North east
ANS: (a)
21.Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’,
what was in the news recently?
(a) Amphibious warfare ship
(b)Nuclear- powered submarine
(c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
(d)Nuclear- powered aircraft carrier
ANS: (c)
22.What is ‘Greased lightning- 10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?
(a) Electric plane tested by NASA
(b)Solar- powered two- seater aircraft designed by Japan.
(c) Space observatory launched by China.
(d)Reusable rocket designed by ISRO.
ANS: (a)
23.With reference to ‘Initiative for nutritional security through Intensive
millets promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and postharvest technologies and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in
an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
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2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have largest stake in this
scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers to
commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free
kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
24.The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for
the first time during the
(a) Agitation against the partition of Bengal.
(b)Home rule movement
(c) Non- cooperation movement
(d)Visit of the Simon commission to India
ANS: (a)
25.With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following
statements?
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana set of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient on
their path to it.
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
ANS: (b)
26.‘Doctors without borders (Medecins sans frontiers)’, often in the news is
(a) A division of world health organization
(b)A non- governmental international organization
(c) An inter- governmental agency sponsored by European union.
(d)A specialized agency of the United nations.
ANS: (b)
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27.With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of ecosystems and
biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and world economic forum.
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the
economic benefits of biodiversity.
3. Pt presents an approach that can help decision- makers recognize,
demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
28.With reference to ‘Red sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider
the following statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of
South India.
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
ANS: (c)
29.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ programme
can significantly contribute to
1. Protection of biodiversity
2. Resilience of forest ecosystems
3. Poverty reduction.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
30.What is ‘Greenhouse has protocol’?
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(a) It is an international accounting tool for government and business
leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions.
(b)It is an initiative of the United nations to offer financial incentives to
developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt
eco- friendly technologies.
(c) It is an inter- governmental agreement ratified by all the member
countries of the united nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to
specified levels by the year 2022.
(d)It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the world
bank.
ANS: (a)
31.With reference to ‘financial stability and development council’, consider
the following statements:
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It is headed by the union finance minister.
3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
32.With reference to ‘Agenda 21’ sometimes seen in the news, consider the
following statements:
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2. It originated in the world summit on sustainable development held in
Johannesburg in 2002.
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
ANS: (a)
33.Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
(a) A movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar.
(b)A temple- entry movement in Gujarat.
(c) An anti- case movement in Maharashtra.
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(d)A peasant movement in Punjab.
ANS: (c)
34.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Viruses can infect
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Plants
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
35.The term ‘Base erosion and profit shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news
in the context of
(a) Mining operation by multinational companies in resource- rich but
backward areas.
(b)Curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies.
(c) Exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational
companies.
(d)Lack of consideration of environmental costs in the planning and
implementation of developmental projects.
ANS: (b)
36.Recently, India’s first national investment and manufacturing zone’ was
proposed to be set up in
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b)Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d)Uttar Pradesh
ANS: (a)
37.What is/are the purpose/ purposes of ‘district mineral foundations’ in
India?
1. Promoting mineral explorations activities in mineral- rich districts.
2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations.
3. Authorizing state governments to issue licences for mineral
exploration.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS; (b)
38.‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the government of India, aims at
(a) Promoting the self- help groups in rural areas.
(b)Providing financial and technical assistance to young set- up
entrepreneurs.
(c) Promoting the education and health of adolescent girls.
(d)Providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free.
ANS: (d)
39.The Montague- Chelmsford proposals were related to
(a) Social reforms
(b)Educational reforms
(c) Reforms in police administration
(d)Constitutional reforms
ANS: (d)
40.What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and
Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock- cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)None of the above statements is correct
ANS: (c)
41.With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. Bitcoins are tracked by the central banks of the countries.
2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from
anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity
of the other.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
42.Consider the following statements:
1. New development bank has been set up by APEC.
2. The headquarters of new development bank is in Shanghai.
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
ANS: (b)
43.‘Gadgil committee report’ and ‘Kasturirangan committee report’,
sometimes seen in the news are related to
(a) Constitutional reforms
(b)Ganga action plan
(c) Linking of rivers
(d)Protection of Western ghats
ANS: (d)
44.Consider the following:
1. Calcutta Unitarian committee
2. Tabernacle of new dispensation
3. Indian reforms association
Keshab chandhra sen is associated with the establishement of which
of the above?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
45.Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf cooperation council’?
(a) Iran
(b)Saudi Arabia
(c) Oman
(d)Kuwait
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ANS: (a)
46.What is/are the purpose/ purposes of government’s sovereign gold bond
scheme’ and ‘gold monetization scheme’?
1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy.
2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellary sector.
3. To reduce India’s dependence on gold imports.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
47.‘Belt and road initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the
context of the affairs of
(a) African union
(b)Brazil
(c) European union
(d)China
ANS: (d)
48.Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
(a) Bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system.
(b)Providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops.
(c) Providing pensions to old and destitute persons.
(d)Funding the voluntary organizations involved in the promotions of
skill development and employment generation.
ANS: (a)
49.In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?
1. Cambay basin
2. Cauvery basin
3. Krishna- Godavari basin
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
50.‘Global financial stability report’ is prepared by the
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(a) European central bank
(b)International monetary fund
(c) International bank for reconstruction and development
(d)Organization for economic cooperation and development
ANS: (b)
51.Regarding ‘Atal pension Yojana’, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at
unorganized sector workers.
2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme.
3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after
subscriber’s death.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
52.The term ‘Regional comprehensive economic partnership’ often appears
in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
(a) G20
(b)ASEAN
(c) SCO
(d)SAARC
ANS: (b)
53.On which of the following can you find the Bureau of energy efficiency
star label?
1. Ceiling fans
2. Electric geysers
3. Tubular fluorescent lamps
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
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54.India is an important member of the ‘International thermonuclear
experimental reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate
advantage for India?
(a) It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation.
(b)It can attain a global role in satellite navigation.
(c) It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in
power generation.
(d)It can build fusion reactors for power generation.
ANS: (d)
55.In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
1. Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set
apart for the maintenance of the
village tank.
2. Taniyurs Villages donated to a single
Brahmin or a group of Brahmins.
3. Ghatikas Colleges generally attached to the
temples.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
ANS: (d)
56.Consider the following statements:
1. The international solar alliance was launched at the United nations
climate change conference in 2015.
2. The alliance includes all the member countries of the United nations.
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
ANS: (a)
57.‘European stability mechanism’, sometimes seen in the news is an
(a) An agency created by AU to deal with the impact of millions of
refugees arriving from middle East.
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(b)Agency of EU that provides financial assistance to Eurozone
countries.
(c) Agency of EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral
agreements on trade.
(d)Agency of EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member
countries.
ANS: (b)
58.Which of the following is/are the advantage/ advantages of practicing
drip irrigation?
1. Reduction in weed
2. Reduction in soil salinity
3. Reduction in soil erosion
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)None of the above is an advantage of practicing drip irrigation
ANS: (c)
59.Regarding Digilocker, sometimes seen in the news, which of the
following is/are correct?
1. It is a digital locker system offered by the government under digital
India programme.
2. It allows you to access your e- documents irrespective of your
physical location.
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
ANS: (c)
60.Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
(a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra
(b)Godavari and Krishna
(c) Mahanadi and Sone
(d)Narmada and Tapti
ANS: (b)
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61.In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric
gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air quality
index?
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Carbon monoxide
3. Nitrogen dioxide
4. Sulphur dioxide
5. Methane
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
ANS: (b)
62.With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by
India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have
launched a similar observatory into space.
2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the
surface of the earth.
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
ANS: (a)
63.With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term
Araghatta’ refers to
(a) Bonded labour
(b)Land grants made to military officers
(c) Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
(d)Wastel and converted to cultivated land
ANS: (c)
64.With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of
chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of
the following?
(a) Shramana
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(b)Parivraaj a ka
(c) Agrahaarika
(d)Maagadha
ANS: (d)
65.Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following states
has declared a particular butterfly as ‘state butterfly’?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b)Himachal Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d)Maharashtra
ANS: (d)
66.Consider the following statements:
The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
1. Is also called the mars orbiter mission.
2. Made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the mars
after USA.
3. Made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft
orbit the mars in its very first attempt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
67.What was the main reason for the split in the Indian national congress at
Surat in 1907?
(a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto.
(b)Extremists lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate
with the British government.
(c) Foundation of Muslim league.
(d)Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the president of the
Indian national congress.
ANS: (b)
68.The plan of sir Stafford cripps envisaged that after the second world war
(a) India should be granted complete independence
(b)India should be partitioned into two before granting independence.
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(c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join
the commonwealth.
(d)India should be given Dominion status
ANS: (d)
69.Consider the following pairs:
Famous place Region
1. Bodhgaya Baghelkhand
2. Khajuraho Bundelkhand
3. Shirdi Vidarbha
4. Nasik (Nashik) Malwa
5. Tirupati Rayalaseema
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5
ANS: (c)
70.The parliament of India acquires the power to legislative on any item in
the state list in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed
by the
(a) Lok sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.
(b)Lok sabha by a majority of not less than two- thirds of its total
membership.
(c) Rajya sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.
(d)Rajya sabha by a majority of not less than two- thirds of its members
present and voting.
ANS: (d)
71.Recently, which of the following states has explored the possibility of
constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long
navigational channel?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b)Chattisgarh
(c) Karnataka
(d)Rajasthan
ANS: (d)
72.With reference to the agreement at the UNFCCC meeting in Paris in
2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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1. The agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and
it will go into effect in 2017.
2. The agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the
rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not
exceed 20C or even 1.50C above pre- industrial levels.
3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility to
denote $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to
cope with climate change.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
73.Consider the following statements:
1. The sustainable development goals were first proposed in 1972 by a
global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.
2. The sustainable development goals have to be achieved by 2030.
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
ANS: (b)
74.A recent movie titled the man who knew infinity is based in the
biography of
(a) S.Ramanujan
(b)S.Chandresekhar
(c) S.N.Bose
(d)C.V.Raman
ANS: (a)
75.Consider the following statements:
1. The minimum age prescribed for ant person to be a member of
Panchayat is 25 years.
2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only
for the remainder period.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (d)
76.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A bill pending in the Lok sabha lapses on its prorogation.
2. A bill pending in the Rajya sabha, which has not been passed by the
Lok sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok sabha.
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
ANS: (b)
77.Which of the following is/are the indicator/ indictors used by IFPRI to
compute the global hunger index report?
1. Undernourishment
2. Child stunting
3. Child mortality
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
ANS: (c)
78.There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/
actions of the following can be taken by the government to reduce the
deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure.
2. Introducing new welfare schemes.
3. Rationalizing subsidies
4. Reducing import duty
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
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(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (c)
79.The establishment of ‘Payment banks’ is being allowed in India to
promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are
correct in this context?
1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned
and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters by payment
banks.
2. Payment banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.
3. Payment banks cannot undertake lending activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
80.With reference to ‘Li-Fi’ recently in the news, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It uses light as the medium for high- speed data transmission.
2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than WiFi.
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
ANS: (c)
81.The term ‘Intended nationally determined contributions’ is sometimes
seen in the news in the context of
(a) Pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from
the war affected middle east.
(b)Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate
change.
(c) Capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of
Asian infrastructure investment bank.
(d)Plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding
sustainable development goals.
ANS: (b)
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82.Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘UDAY’ a scheme of the
government?
(a) Providing technical and financial assistance to start- up entrepreneurs
in the field of renewable sources of energy.
(b)Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018.
(c) Replacing the coal based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar,
wind and tidal power plants over a period of time.
(d)Providing for financial turn around and revival of power distribution
companies.
ANS: (d)
83.With reference to ‘IFC Masala bonds’, sometimes seen in the news,
which of the following given below is/are correct?
1. The international finance corporation, which offers these bonds, is an
arm of the world bank.
2. They are the rupee- denominated bonds and are a source of debt
financing for the public and private sector.
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
ANS: (c)
84.Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar,
consider the following statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industrial tax.
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
ANS: (c)
85.Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of
the son of the founder of sunga dynasty?
(a) Swapnavasvadatta
(b)Malavikagnirnitra
(c) Meghadoota
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(d)Ratnavali
ANS: (b)
86.In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms
amber box, blue box and green box in the news?
(a) WTO affairs
(b)SAARC affairs
(c) UNFCCC affairs
(d)India- EU negotiations on FTA
ANS: (a)
87.Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the
government of India?
1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery,
etc.
2. Loans received from foreign governments.
3. Loans and advances granted to the states and union territories.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
88.What is/are the importance/ importances of the ‘United nations
convention to combat desertification’?
1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national
programmes and supportive inter- national partnerships.
2. It has a special/ particular focus on South Asia and North Africa
regions and its secretariat facilities the allocation of major portion of
financial resources to these regions.
3. It is committed to bottom- up approach, encouraging the participation
of local people in combating the desertification.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
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89.Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be
added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
(a) Rouble
(b)Rand
(c) Indian Rupee
(d)Renminbi
ANS: (d)
90.With reference to the international monetary and financial committee
(IMFC), consider the following statements:
1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and
advises the international monetary fund (IMF) on the direction of its
work.
2. The world bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings.
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
ANS: (c)
91.Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan is a national campaign to
(a) Rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with
suitable sources of livelihood.
(b)Release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with
alternative sources of livelihood.
(c) Eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the
manual scavengers.
(d)Release the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate
them.
ANS: (c)
92.With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the
following statements:
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned
idolatry.
2. Lingayats of kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and
rejected the caste hierarchy.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (a)
93.Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’,
sometimes seen in the news?
(a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the gross domestic product of a
country.
(b)It is the total value of imports of a country in a year.
(c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between
two countries.
(d)It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a
country’s international reserves.
ANS: (d)
94.Consider the following pairs:
Community sometimes in the affairs of mentioned in the news
1. Kurd: Bangladesh
2. Madhesi: Nepal
3. Rohingya: Myanmar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
ANS: (c)
95.With reference to ‘organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons
(OPCW); consider the following statements:
1. It is an organization of European union in working relation with
NATO and WHO.
2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3. It provides assistance and protection to states (Parties) against
chemical weapons threats.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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ANS: (b)
96.With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the
following statements:
1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of
two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post- harvest losses arising out of cyclones and
unseasonal rains.
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
ANS: (b)
97.In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come
across the ‘Great Indian hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
(a) Sand deserts of North west India
(b)Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Salt marshes of western ghats
(d)Western Ghats
ANS: (d)
98.Which of the following are the key features of ‘National ganga river
basin authority (NGBRA)’?
1. River basin is the unit of planning and management.
2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
3. One of the chief ministers of the states through which the Ganga flows
becomes the chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
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
ANS: (a)
99.Why does the government of India promote the use of neem- coated urea
in agriculture?
(a) Release of neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil
micro organisms.
(b)Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil.
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(c) Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into
atmosphere by crop fields.
(d)It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops.
ANS: (a)
100. Consider the following statements:
1. The chief secretary in a state is appointed by the governor of that
state.
2. The chief secretary in a state has a fixed tenure.
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
ANS: (d)
