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UPSC Prelims Test Series 2019
DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES: Test 20
TOPIC: GS Comprehensive test 1 Date: 14-04-2019 Time Allowed: 2 Hr Maximum Marks: 200
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1. With reference to Odisha school of architecture, consider the following statements: 1. In this school, the Shikhara, is
vertical until the top and then it suddenly curves sharply inwards.
2. The ground plan of the main temple known as jagamohana is almost square in shape.
3. Interior walls of the temples of this school are lavishly decorated but exterior walls are plain.
4. There is extensive use of stone pillars in the temples of this school.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 2 only
2. With reference to Chola Kingdom of
South India, consider the following statements: 1. It was situated between the Pennar
and the Velar rivers. 2. Their chief center of political power
was at Uraiyur. 3. One of the main sources of their
wealth was trade in cotton cloth. 4. Romans set up two regiments at
Muziris in their kingdom. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Consider following statements regarding rock painting of Bhimbetka: 1. The paintings are linear
representations of huge animal figures besides stick-like human figures.
2. Hunting scenes predominate in paintings depicting people hunting in
groups, armed with barbed spears. Which of the given statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Which of the above is/are not a genre of Hindustani music? 1. Dhamar 2. Khyal 3. Sadra 4. Thumri
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) None of the above
5. With reference to Harrapan
Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. Harrapan people buried their dead
under the floor of their house in north-south position.
2. Harrapan people in Gujarat produced rice and domesticated elephants.
3. Harrapan people knew the use of spoked wheel.
4. Unlike Mesopotamia, no temples have been found at any Harrapan site.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3only
6. Buddhism spread to a very large part
of the world including China and Japan, but declined in its place of
origin- India. Consider the following statements: 1. Hostility of Brahmins towards
Buddhism and revival of Brahminical Philosophy.
2. Attacks by Turkish rulers from North West.
3. Admission of women in monasteries accompanied with lavish lifestyle of monks.
4. Extreme asceticism practiced and
popularized by it was tough to follow. Which of the above is/are reason(s) for the decline of Buddhism in India?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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7. Nalanda was the most famous centre of Buddhism. It maintained a great Buddhist university meant for Buddhist monks. Which of the following statement about it is/are incorrect? 1. They were taught Buddhist
philosophy of all schools - Mahayana, Hinayana and Vajrayana.
2. It flourished the most during Harsha’s reign.
3. Financially it was supported by revenues from the villages than King’s grace.
4. Secular subjects were also taught in the school of religious origin.
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 3 and 4
8. Arrival of Muslim rulers influenced
almost all aspects of culture but its impact on prevailing architecture is the most significant. Consider the following statements in this regard: 1. The distinctive features of Indo-
Islamic architecture were the dome, minarets, arch and the vault.
2. Pietra dura is an important feature of Indo-Islamic architecture.
3. Arabesque designs were prominent in Indo-Islamic architecture.
4. Indo-Islamic architecture depicted images of humans, birds and animals extensively in wall paintings in their monuments.
What of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about Indo-Islamic architecture?
(a) 2 and 4 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (a)
9. The Natya Shastra mentions many
regional varieties, such as the south-eastern style known as the Odhra Magadha which can be identified as the earliest precursor of present day? (a) Mohiniyattam (b) Bihu (c) Both Odissi and Bharatnatyam (d) Odissi
10. What was the reason for emergence of the Nehru Report? (a) It came as a response to the
appointment of Simon Commission. (b) It came as a reaction to the defeat of
the Public Safety Bill in 1928 in the Central Legislative Assembly.
(c) It was brought to popularize the adoption of 'Purna Swaraj' at the Lahore Congress Session.
(d) None of the above
11. With regard to the development of Education in British India, consider the following statements: 1. The first beginnings with respect to
education was laid out by the Charter
Act of 1833, which directed the Company to sanction one lakh rupees annually for promoting oriental knowledge in the country.
2. Lord Macaulay's Minute of 1835, settled the Orientalist-Anglicist controversy in favour of Orientalists.
3. Wood's Despatch of 1854 asked the Government of India to assume the responsibility to spread education.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
12. Consider following statements
about Dr. Ambedkar: 1. He was in favour of separate
electorate for the Depressed Classes. 2. He signed Poona Pact with Gandhiji
which provided for separate electorate for the Depressed Classes.
3. Ambedkar opposed partition of India along religious lines.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
13. Exercise Pitch Black 2018 was hosted by (a) South Africa (b) Australia (c) USA (d) Israel
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14. Consider the following statements regarding the Deccan riots of 1875: 1. The unrest was caused due to the
increase of land revenue followed by bad harvests.
2. Peasants used the tool of social boycott of outside moneylenders.
3. The peasants seized and publicly burnt debt bonds and deeds during the riots.
4. Mahalwari system was followed by British to collect revenues from the cultivators of agricultural land in Deccan region during 1870s.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only
15. Consider the following statements land revenue settlement system during British period: 1. According to the Zamindari system of
revenue settlement, Zamindars had the right to collect revenues from peasants but peasants retained the ownership of land.
2. As per the Ryotwari system of revenue settlement, land ownership was vested with village committees and the government directly collected the revenue from Peasants.
3. In the Mahalwari system, the village committee was responsible for tax collection and the land ownership was vested with the village community.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
16. Which of the following is correct
regarding the speed of rotation of Earth? (a) It remains constant across all the
latitudes. (b) It decreases with increase in latitudes. (c) It increases till 45o latitude and then
decreases. (d) It increases with increase in latitude.
17. Consider the following statements regarding the Ilbert Bill: 1. The bill aimed to curtail rights of
Indian magistrate to try Europeans. 2. The Indian National Congress
effectively protested against the passage of bill.
3. The bill was passed during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Lytton.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the above
18. After sudden withdrawal of Non-
cooperation movement Swarajists wanted to join legislative councils because (a) They were feared that if they don’t join
legislative councils their political career will vanish.
(b) They wanted to expose the weakness of legislative councils and use councils for political struggle.
(c) Work in legislative councils will help in constructive work like promotion of Khadi, spread of education, removal of untouchability.
(d) No-changers allowed them to make a new party within the congress.
19. Consider the following statements
regarding Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP): 1. It harvests heat released from molten
rock systems. 2. It uses the earth as heat source in
winter or heat sink in summer. 3. It works on the principles of
refrigeration cycle. 4. In India, it is effective only in
Himalayan climate zone. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only
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20. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kheda Satyagraha of 1918? 1. The demand of the Satyagraha was to
reduce the untimely increase of land revenue.
2. Gandhiji undertook fast unto death to support the Satyagraha.
3. The government finally agreed to the demands and reduced the land revenues.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above
21. Consider the following statements
regarding Kharai Camel found in India: 1. It is found in Rajasthan and some
parts of Haryana. 2. It is an eco-tonal breed which can
survive in both dry as well as coastal ecosystem.
3. They can feed on saline trees and shrubs.
4. They can swim in deep waters. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
22. Consider the following statements regarding species diversity: 1. The number of fungi species in the
world is more than the combined total of the species of fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
2. The share of animals in recorded species is almost two fold higher than plants.
3. Insects are most species rich taxonomic group in the biosphere.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
23. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD): 1. In positive IOD ocean water off the
Sumatra coast becomes colder than normal.
2. The IOD is the difference in sea surface temperature between the Arabian Sea and the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia.
3. An IOD can counter or worsen an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
24. Which of the given ocean currents
are cold currents? 1. Labrador Current 2. Canary Current 3. Oyashio Current 4. Peru Current 5. Agulhas Current
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
25. Consider the following statements
about Geostrophic Winds: 1. They blow under the influence of both
the pressure gradient force and Coriolis force.
2. These winds are free from the influence of ground friction.
3. They flows perpendicular to the isobars.
4. These types of air flow are possible only at higher altitudes in the atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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26. Consider the following four principal lifting mechanisms which operate in the atmosphere: 1. Convergent lifting operates when air
flows toward an area of high pressure. 2. Convectional lifting operates when air
is stimulated by local surface heating. 3. Orographic lifting operates when air is
forced over a barrier such as a mountain range.
4. Frontal lifting operates when air is displaced upward along the leading edges of homogenous air masses.
Which one of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
27. Consider the following statements
about the Scheduled Areas under Fifth Schedule of the Constitution. 1. President is empowered to declare
that Parliament’s law is not applicable to a scheduled area of the state.
2. Governor is empowered to declare that state legislature’s law is not applicable to a scheduled area of the state.
3. President can direct a state to establish a body similar to Tribes Advisory Council even if it does not have scheduled area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
28. Consider the following types of soil
erosion: 1. Gully erosion 2. Wind erosion 3. Surface erosion 4. Sheet Erosion
Most of the erosion in Chambal valley is through which type of soil erosion?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1 and 4 only
29. Consider the following statements in context of Chief minister (CM) of a state in India: 1. The representation of people’s act,
1951 is the source for enabling or barring a candidate from becoming CM
2. According to the the RPA act, if the CM is convicted, he/she cannot contest elections for 6 years from the date of conviction.
3. Normally, a non-member can be CM for a maximum of six months only if he/she is eligible for contesting an election
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
30. Consider the following statements
regarding passage of bills in the parliament: 1. Amendments to a bill a can be
introduced at the stage of second reading only and not first or third.
2. It is mandatory for every bill to be referred to a parliamentary committee during second reading.
3. A private member cannot introduce a bill without the prior permission of President.
4. Defeat of Money Bill leads to resignation of the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
31. Consider the following statements
about ‘Invest India’: 1. It is India’s official agency dedicated to
investment promotion and facilitation. 2. It is a not-for-profit, single window
facilitator, set up in 2010. 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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32. India is a signatory to The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Which of the following statement is incorrect about this convention? (a) States parties may take temporary
special measures, so that women can enjoy all their human rights.
(b) Countries that have signed the Convention are not legally bound to put its provisions into practice.
(c) Countries are committed to submit national reports, at least every four years, on measures they have taken.
(d) It was the pioneer human rights treaty which affirmed the reproductive
rights of women. 33. Taking evidences from the texts of
Vedic age, we know about the polity, society and religion of that age. Consider the following statements. 1. Post of king was hereditary and he
enjoyed unlimited power. 2. Widow Remarriage was allowed and
there is no instance of child marriage. 3. The most prominent Gods were Indra
and Agni. 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
34. Which of the following events
encouraged increasing peasant movements in 1930’s and 1940's?
1. Launching of civil disobedience movement.
2. The economic depression of 1930. 3. Formation of congress ministries
in provinces in 1937 4. Outbreak of Second World War.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below. (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
35. Which of the following is incorrect? (a) Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory
Liquidity Ratios are inversely related to base rate
(b) Repo rate is directly related to base rate
(c) Open market operations are related to selling of government bonds by RBI
(d) Cut in repo rate may or may not lead to monetary transmission
36. Consider the following statements
regarding particulate matter 1. Particulate Matter can be produced by
internal reactions within air. 2. Particulate Matter generally increases
in concentration during windy
conditions. 3. Fine particles can remain suspended
in air and can travel large distances. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only
37. Consider the following soil forming processes: 1. Gleization is associated with humid
cold midlatitude climates & coniferous vegetation.
2. Laterization is common to soils found in tropical and subtropical environments.
3. Calcification is common in the temperate grasslands.
4. Podsolization is associated with poor drainage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
38. The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west because (a) It is a natural phenomenon (b) The earth rotates on its axis from east
to west (c) The earth rotates on its axis from west
to east (d) The revolution of the earth around the
sun
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39. Why does Karnataka receive more rainfall than Maharashtra and Kerala? 1. Mountain topography in Karnataka is
broader than the narrow topography of the Ghats in Maharashtra while Kerala has isolated mountains in the Western Ghats
2. Mountains in Karnataka are steeply sloping, compared to the gentle slopes of the Ghats in Maharashtra and Kerala
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
40. Consider the following statements
1. River Jhelum forms the boundary between India and Pakistan.
2. Patkai Bum forms the international boundary between Nagaland and Myanmar.
3. Manipur hills forms the boundary between Manipur and Myanmar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
41. Which of the following statements
is/are correct about Mediterranean vegetation? 1. Plants are not xerophytic or drought
resistant. 2. There is absence of shade. 3. Grass is in abundance.
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
42. Which of the following
country/countries is/are not a member of `Gulf Cooperation Council’? (a) Iran (b) Iraq (c) Oman (d) Both a and b
43. With regard to WTO and its functioning, consider the following statements: 1. Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to a
country by another country ensures preferential tratment,lower tariffs and removal of other trade barriers between the two member countries.
2. Dispute settlement process in WTO is rule based and transparent and ensures ‘compliance of verdict’ on member countries.
3. Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM) is a tool for protecting interest of farmers and poor from volatility of international trade in agricultural commodities.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
44. In the context of International
Trade, Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting trade and economic relations between countries. Consider the following with regard to Protectionism 1. Imposing Import Quotas 2. Administrative Barriers 3. Direct Subsidies by Government 4. Export Subsidies 5. TRIPS agreement
Which of the measures given above is/are used for Protectionism?
(a) 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 5 only (c) 1,2,3 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3,4 and 5
45. Federal Character of Indian Polity is maintained by which of the following powers of the Judiciary? 1. Power to adjudicate disputes between
the central and state government. 2. Power to issue writs 3. Power of judicial review
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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46. Which of the measures given below is/are part of Directive Principles mentioned in Indian Constitution: 1. The minimum Wages Act, child labor
Prohibition Act, the Factories Act etc. Are statutory provisions to give effect to Directive Principles.
2. The Maternity Benefit Act and the Equal Remuneration Act are there to protect the interest of Women workers.
3. Aggrieved person can approach court for implementation of Directive Principles.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
47. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Zero hour : First hour of sitting
session of Lok Sabha 2. Question hour : First hour of sitting
session of Rajya Sabha 3. Filbuster : Delay in vote over
legislation due to extension of debate Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only
48. Which of the following statement/s regarding fiat money is/are correct? 1. Currency notes are called fiat money
because they don't have intrinsic value like a gold or silver coin.
2. They cannot be refused by any citizen of the country for settlement of any kind of transaction.
3. Cheques and Demand deposits are the example of fiat money.
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
49. Consider the following statements with regards to SONAR (Sound navigation and Ranging) and RADAR (Radio detection and Ranging): 1. SONAR uses sound waves because
sound waves have high penetration in water
2. If radio waves are used instead of sound waves, range of SONAR will decrease
3. If sound waves are used instead of radio waves, range of RADAR will increase
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
50. Which of the following
International Conventions deals with wildlife conservation? 1. Bonn Convention 2. World Heritage Convention 3. IUCN 4. CITES
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
51. Consider the following statements
regarding the impact of market rate of interest: 1. Price of a bond is inversely related to
the market rate of interest. 2. Speculative demand for money is
inversely related to the market rate of interest.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. ‘Hodeidah Operation often seen in
the news is related to: (a) Yemen (b) Oman (c) Kuwait (d) Syria
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53. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Waste-to-energy’ technologies: 1. Biomethanation is more suitable for
wet biodegradable waste 2. Gasification is incomplete combustion
of dry waste and it produces CO and H2
3. Pyrolysis is costlier than Biomethanation
4. Incineration produces dioxins which are POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
54. Which of the following statements
reflects the limitations of National Income Estimation in India? 1. Output of agriculture involved in
barter trade is not included in the estimation.
2. Non-availability of data about the income of household enterprises.
3. Black money. Select the correct answer using codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
55. Consider the following statements: 1. El Nino Modoki causes warm moist
conditions in the Central Pacific and dry cold conditions in Eastern and western pacific.
2. El Nino Modoki is conducive for formation of cyclones in the Arabian Sea while El Nino in the Bay of Bengal.
3. El Nino suppresses the cyclone
formation in the Arabian Sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
56. Consider the following statements regarding jet streams: 1. The westerly jet stream steers the
tropical cyclone depressions into India.
2. Western disturbance is steered into India by the westerly jet stream.
3. The easterly jet stream is responsible for sudden outbreak of the monsoons in North India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
57. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Dryland farming is
considered confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 25 cm.
2. In Tamil Nadu farmers grow three crops of rice annually called ‘aus’, ‘aman’ and ‘boro’.
3. Assam accounts for more than half of total cropped area and total production of tea in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
58. Consider the following statements.
1. Pulses are the legume crops which increase the natural fertility of soils through nitrogen fixation.
2. In India Pulses are largely grown in humid regions of east and north eastern regions.
3. Fruits and vegetables are majorly grown during Rabi season in India.
4. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are the leading producers
of flowers in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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59. Consider the following statements: 1. PangongTso lake in Ladakh is an
example of Tectonic lake. 2. Lonar Lake of Buldhana
(Maharashtra) is an example of crater lake.
3. Bhojtal lake of Bhopal is an example of manmade wetalnd.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
60. Consider the following statements
regarding water bodies :
1. Bay is larger than a gulf. 2. Strait is a waterway that connects two
larger bodies of water which could be either naturally or artificially formed.
3. Bays can exist as the estuary of a river.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 3 Only (c) 2 and 3 Only (d) 1,2 and 3
61. Which of the following organisms
can be classified as autotrophes: 1. Algae 2. Zooplankton 3. Cyanobacteria
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
62. Consider the following statements
regarding the process of speciation: 1. Speciation is a process by which new
species are formed.
2. Evolution is the mechanism by which speciation is brought.
3. Number of species surviving in the world is the outcome of speciation and extinction.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
63. Consider the following statements regarding the Writ of Quo-Warranto issued by the Supreme Court: 1. It can be issued only in case of a
substantive public office. 2. It can’t be issued against a minister. 3. It can be issued against a judge of a
High Court if he has acquired office through corrupt means.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
64. Which of the following types of
silks are included under Vanya silks? 1. Tasar 2. Mulberry 3. Muga 4. Eri
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
65. Which of the following can be
considered as reasons behind the
shifting of sugar industries from north to south in India? 1. The production of sugarcane per
hectare is higher in south India. 2. The sucrose content is higher in the
tropical variety of sugarcane grown in south India.
3. The crushing season in south India is longer than in north India.
4. Cheap and abundant supply of power is available in south India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
66. Which among the following
countries does not share its borders with Caspian Sea? (a) Iran (b) Russia (c) Azerbaijan (d) Uzbekistan
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67. Consider the following characteristics of a National Park in India: 1. It is known for the floating
decomposed plant materials called ‘Phumdis’.
2. This is the natural habitat of endangered browantlered deer.
3. This is included under Ramsar site. Which of the following National Park having all these characteristics?
(a) Phawngpui National Park (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park (c) Nameri National Park (d) Balphakram National Park
68. Consider the following statements:
1. Press Trust of India is a statutory quasi-judicial authority mandated by the Parliament to improve the standards of newspapers and the news agencies in India.
2. Press Council of India has the additional responsibility of Advisory institution to Election Commission and other government institutions.
3. NAM News Network is the news exchange arrangement of the news agencies belonging to non-aligned movement countries.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
69. Which of the below mentioned
initiatives are primarily focused on increasing transparency and efficiency into the processes of governance? 1. SEVOTTAM 2. Shram Suvidha Portal 3. e-Biz scheme 4. Sagarmala Project 5. Udaan Scheme
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only (b) 2, 3 and 5 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
70. With respect to All India Services consider the following statement: 1. All India Services are controlled jointly
by State and Centre. 2. New All India service may be created
only when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by majority of all members.
3. Creation of new All India Service affects interests of states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
71. Consider the following statement
regarding the federal system in India 1. Zonal councils which aimed at
promoting cooperation among states are constitutional bodies.
2. Chairman of Zonal councils is Prime Minister.
3. Governor of state is empowered to direct that an act of parliament does not apply to a schedule area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
72. With reference to globally
threatened species, which of the following statement is incorrect? (a) In the IUCN’s Red List, term
‘threatened’ includes only Critically Endangered and Endangered species.
(b) Between 2008 and 2014, there is almost 50% increase in the number of threatened species in India, on account of better research work and deforestation.
(c) Under Save Our Species (SOS) initiative, the focus is only on
protecting the threatened species, their habitat and communities who depend on them.
(d) Indian vulture, Jerdon's Courser, Red crowned roofed turtle and Rameshwaram Parachute Spider are some of the threatened species from India.
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73. Which of the following statement is correct? (a) Generally a substance dissolved in a
liquid increases its freezing point. (b) Generally a substance dissolved in a
liquid decreases its freezing point. (c) Generally a substance dissolved in a
liquid decreases its boiling point. (d) Generally, dissolving a substance in a
liquid has no effect on its boiling and freezing points.
74. Which of the following methods can be used for removing permanent hardness of water : 1. Distillation 2. Adding sodium carbonate
3. Boiling 4. Adding caustic soda
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
75. A lubricant is a substance introduced to reduce friction between moving surfaces. Which of the following is/are used as a lubricant : 1. Tungsten Disulfide 2. Graphite 3. Silica 4. Iron Oxide
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, 2, 3 and 4
76. An outdoor iron railing rusts after
several years. The rust on the railing is composed of:- (a) The elemental iron that has separated
from the railing as the result of
temperature fluctuations. (b) An oxide of iron produced during the
chemical reaction of the railing with the atmosphere.
(c) The product of broken chemical bonds between the iron and oxygen atoms that make up the railing.
(d) A reduced form of iron produced by the chemical reaction of water in the atmosphere with the railing.
77. The magnitude of the displacement of a body is (a) Equal to that of the distance covered
by the body (b) Less than that of distance covered by
the body (c) Greater than the distance covered by
the body (d) None of these
78. Which of the following is correct
regarding Special Leave Petitions (SLP) filed in the Supreme Court? (a) A party aggrieved by the judgment of
High Court in criminal matters, has the right to file SLP in Supreme Court.
(b) SLP is a discretionary power that lies
with the Supreme Court. (c) SLP can be granted against any court
or tribunal, and not necessarily against a high court.
(d) This power of Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal falls under its original jurisdiction.
79. According to the Constitution,
which of the following is/are true with regards to the appointment as a Governor of a state? 1. He should be eligible to be elected as
a member of Lok Sabha. 2. He should have completed the age of
35 years. 3. While appointing the governor, the
president should consult the chief minister of the state concerned.
4. He should not belong to the state in which he is appointed as a governor.
Choose from the options given below: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only
80. Consider the following statements.
1. Wetlands have highest species
diversity of all ecosystems 2. Species diversity is minimum at the
mouth of the river during its course Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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81. Consider the following statements: 1. Pyramid of Biomass and pyramid of
Energy in an ocean-ecosystem are always upright.
2. In process of leaching, water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon.
3. Montreal Protocol is a protocol under Vienna Convention to mitigate harmful effects of Global Warming.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
82. Consider the following statements: 1. The World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations to promote the protection of intellectual property.
2. In India, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is concerned with legislation related to Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Geographical Indications.
3. Compulsory Licensing is a safeguard provided in the TRIPS agreement which allows companies to bypass licensing and other legislative requirements.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
83. With reference to ‘Financial Action
Task Force (FATF)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India is not a full member of FATF but
it has partial membership status of this organization.
2. All permanent members of the Security Council except China are members of FATF.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
84. What are the reasons behind India's continued dependence on imports to meet the requirement of oilseeds? 1. Farmers prefer to grow food grains
with highly remunerative support prices
2. Most of the cultivation of oilseed crops continues to be dependent on rainfall
3. Oils from the seeds of tree origin and rice bran have remained unexploited
4. It is far cheaper to import oilseeds than to cultivate the oilseed crops
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
85. Consider the following statements in relation to Green House Gas emissions: 1. According to Greenhouse gas protocol
(GHG Protocol),carbon emissions are classified into direct and indirect emissions.
2. Automobile emissions are bigger contributor of Greenhouse gases than industrial gas emission.
3. Methane is bigger contributor to Greenhouse effect as compared to Carbon dioxide.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
86. Which one of the following is
categorized as a parasite in true sense? (a) The cuckoo lays its egg in crow's nest. (b) The female Anopheles bites and sucks
blood from humans. (c) Human foetus developing inside the
uterus draws nourishment from the mother.
(d) Head louse living on the human scalp as well as laying eggs on human hair.
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87. In relation to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),consider the following statements: 1. FDI increases access to market in
domestic country and also reduces cost of production if the labor market is cheaper.
2. FDI offers a source of external capital and increased revenue.
3. FDI exposes local governments and businesses to new technologies and management practices.
4. Remittances received from NRIs constitute one of the important source of FDI in India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
88. Consider the following statements
about Soil alkalinity: 1. It is associated with the presence of
sodium carbonates in the soil. 2. Over irrigation in canal-irrigated areas
is the prominent reason behind Soil Alkalinity.
3. Alkalinity problems are more pronounced in Silty or Sandy soils as compared to Clay soils.
4. These types of soils can be reclaimed by adding acidifying minerals like pyrite and Gypsum.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
89. Consider the following statements: 1. It grows in a well-drained soil. 2. It requires warm climate and
moderate rainfall.
3. Karnataka, Kerela, and Tamil Nadu are its major producers.
4. Nearly three-fourths of its production is exported.
Determine the Crop. (a) Tea (b) Natural Rubber (c) Coffee (d) Sugarcane
90. Recently India held first edition of their Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue, consider the following: 1. It was held between India and USA. 2. The dialogue involved Indian Home
and External Affairs Minister and their counterparts.
3. COMCASA was signed in the dialogue. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above
91. With reference to ‘BIMSTEC’,
consider the following: 1. It is a regional organization
comprising seven Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity.
2. It constitutes seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Indonesia.
3. Recently its 4th summit was held in Nepal.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) All of the above
92. Consider the following questions
regarding the ‘Indian Ocean Conference’: 1. It is initiated by India Foundation
along with its partners from Singapore, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
2. It is an annual effort to bring together Heads of States/Governments, Ministers, Thought Leaders, scholars,
diplomats, bureaucrats and practitioners from across the region.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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93. Which of the following country recently became the first country to adopt a ‘feminist foreign policy’? (a) India (b) USA (c) Sweden (d) Norway
94. Which of the following is not a
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member? 1. India 2. Australia 3. Russia 4. China 5. USA
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 5 only (c) 4 and 5 only (d) 2 only
95. With reference to the Organization
of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In January, 2019 Qatar left the
membership of OPEC. 2. Angola and Venezuela are the
members of this organization from South America.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
96. Consider the following statement
about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): 1. The IAEA is not an autonomous
organization and it is under the direct control of the United Nations.
2. Signature and ratification of the
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) are preconditions for membership in the IAEA.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
97. A regional trade organization consists of four European countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) and operates in parallel with the European Union. It's all four member states participate in the European Single Market and is part of the Schengen Area. Which trade organization has these features? (a) European Free Trade Association (b) European Union Customs Union (c) European Economic Community (d) None
98. Consider the following pairs:
Port City Country 1. Mocha : Yemen 2. Duqm : Yemen 3. Salalah : Oman
Which of the above pairs is /are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
99. Consider the following pairs
Rebel Group: Country 1. Houthi : Oman 2. Hezbollah: Syria 3. Arakan Rohingya Islamic Front:
Myanmar Which of the above pairs is /are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
100. Consider the following statements
about the International Nitrogen Initiative: 1. It has been launched by the World
Bank Group to monitor the nitrogen emission.
2. It aims to both optimize the benefits and reduce the negative impacts of Nitrogen in food and energy production.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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