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C
3. With reference to ocean mean temperature (OMT) Which of the following statement is/ are correct?
1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°c isotherm which is 129 meters in the south western
Indian Ocean during January march.
2. OMT collected during January march can be used in assuming whether the amount of rainfall
in monsoon will be less or more than 1 written long term mean.
2 only
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3only
c) 2 only
d) 1,2and 3
5. With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
1. 36% of India's district are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the central ground water
authority (CGWA)
2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) act.
3. India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
10. Among the following tiger reserves, which one has the largest area under "critical tiger habitat”?
a) Corbett
b) Ranthambore
c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
d) Sunderbans
11. If a particular plant species is placed under schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is
the implication?
12. With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns 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.
13. What is / are the advantage / advantages of the zero tillage in agriculture?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
14. According to India's national policy on biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw material
for the production of biofuels?
1. Cassava
2. Damage wheat grains
3. Groundnut seeds
4. Horse gram
5. Rotten potatoes
6. Sugar beet
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
15. Which one of the following statements best describe the term "social cost of carbon"?
16. With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
17. "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 centimeters 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
18. With reference to the solar water pumps, consider the following statements:
1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps.
2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the one with piston.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
20. In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) 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 only
21. With reference to the cultural history of India consider the following pairs:
1. Parivrajaka - Renunciant and wanderer.
2. Shramana – Priest With a high status.
3. Upasaka- Lay follower of Buddhism.
Which of the following pairs above are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
23. Which of the following protected areas are located in Cauvery basin?
1. Nagarhole National Park
2. Papikonda National Park
3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
4. Wayanad wildlife sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1 3 and 4 only
d) 1,2,3and 4
24. With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon0 frogmouth, coppersmith barbet, grey-chinned
Minivet and white-throated redstart are:
a) Birds
b) Primates
c) Reptiles
d) Amphibians
25. Which of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species 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 wildlife sanctuary
d) Tal chhapar wildlife sanctuary
26. Steel slags can be the material for which the followings?
1. Construction of base Road
2. Improvement of Agricultural
3. Production of cement
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
27. Which of the following are the most likely places to find the Musk deer in its natural habitat?
1. Askot wildlife
28. In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental
sustainability or to reduce carbon footprints?
1. Copper slag
2. Cold mix Asphalt Technology
3. Geo textiles
4. Hot mix Asphalt Technology
5. Portland cement
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1,2 and 3 only
b) 2,3 and 4 only
c) 4 and 5 only
d) 1 and 5 only
32. What is the importance of the term "Interest coverage ratio" of a firm in India?
1. It helps in understanding the present risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to.
2. It helps in evaluating the emerging risks of a firm that bank is going to give loan to.
3. The higher borrowing firm's level of Interest Coverage Ratio, the worse is its ability to service its
debt.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3 only
33. Which of the following factor policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?
1. The value of Indo Sri Lanka trade has consistently increase in the last decade.
2. Textile and textile articles constitute and important items of trade between India and
Bangladesh.
3. In the last five-year Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia.
35. In which one of the following groups are all the four countries member 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
36. Under the kinas credit card scheme short term credit sport is given to farmers for which of the
following purpose?
1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets.
2. Purchase of combine harvester’s tractors and mini trucks.
3. Consumption requirements of farm household.
4. Post-harvest expenses.
5. Constructions of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1,2 and 5 only
b) 1,3 and 4
c) 3,4 and 5 only
d) 1,2,3,4 and 5
1. The wastage 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.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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 case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any state / UT at a level to which the market
price will never rise.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
41. With reference to foreign direct investment in India, which one of the following is considered its
major characteristic?
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 the investment which debt- servicing.
d) It is the investment made by foreign institutional investors in the government securities.
42. With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statement 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 codes given:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 3 and 4 only
43. The term “West Texas intermediate” sometimes found in news reference to a grade of
a) Crude oil
b) Bullion
c) Rare Earth elements
d) Uranium
45. In India, why are some nuclear reactors keep under IAEA safeguard while others are not?
a) Some use uranium and other use thorium.
b) Some use imported uranium and other use domestic supplies.
c) Some are operated by foreign Enterprises and other are operated by domestic enterprises.
d) Some are state-owned others are privately-owned.
46. With reference to trade related investment measures (TRIMS) which of the following statements is
are correct?
1. Quantitative restrictions are 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
47. If the RBI decides to adopt an sense expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it
not do?
1. Cut and optimize the statutory liquidity ratio
2. Increase the Marginal standing Facility rate
3. Cut the bank rate and repo rate
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
48. With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization consider the following
statements:
1. Worker productivity (₹ per worker at 2004-05 prices) increased in the urban area while it
decreased in rural areas.
50. In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered,
in addition to payment for the fund of points 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 willfully damages it, if proved so
3. Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to minimize 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 codes 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
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) 1,2and 3
Q. 53 the experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of the equilateral
triangle has sides 1 million kilometre along with laser shining between the graph the experiment in
question refers to
1. Voyager-2
2. New horizons
3. LISA pathfinder
4. Evolved LISA
56. In India the term "public key infrastructure" is used in the contacts of
1. Digital security infrastructure
2. Food security infrastructure
3. Healthcare and education infrastructure
4. Telecommunication and transportation infrastructure
57. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plants and
animal cells?
1. Plant cell have cellulose cell walls whilst animals cells do not
2. Plant cells do not have plasma membrane unlike animal cells which do
3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuole
58. Which of the following are the reasons factors for exposure to 2 benzene pollution?
a) Automobile exhaust
b) Tobacco smoke
c) Wood burning
d) Using varnished wooden furniture
e) Using products made of polyurethane.
59. If other global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following action/ policies are
most likely to given some immunity to India?
1. Not depending on short term foreign borrowing
2. Opening up to more foreign banks
3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility
60 if you withdraw 100000 in cash from your demand deposit account at your bank, the immediate
effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be:
a) To reduce it by 1,00,000
b) To increase in by 1,00,000
c) To increase it by more than 1,00,000
d) To leave it unchanged
61. 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 return in aphoristic (Sutra) style
b) Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas
c) Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path
d) Powerful Merchant guilds of early mediaeval South India
62. In the context of Indian history, The Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
2. B age of consent
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
63. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
65. With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of
the following events?
66. With reference to the scholars/ litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
67. In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology pronuclear transfer is used for:
69. With reference to the visual light communication VLC technology which of the following statements
are correct?
1. VLC use electromagnet spectrum wavelength 375 to 780 nm
2. VLC is known as long range optical wireless communication
3. VLC can transmit large amount of data faster than Bluetooth
4. VLC has no electromagnet interference
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1,2and 3 only
b) 1,2,3and 4
c) 1,2,3and 4
d) 2,3 and 4 only
71. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
1. Aurang - in charge of treasure of the state
2. Banian- Indian agent of the East India company
3. Mirasidar- designated revenue payer to the state
72. With reference to the regional history of India consider the following statements
1. Sthaviravadins belongs to Mahaya Buddhism
2. Lokottaraviladin sect was an offshoot of mahasanghika sect of Buddhism
3. The deficiency of Buddha by mahasanghika fostered the mahayan Buddhism
73. Which of the following statements correctly explain the impact of industrial revolution of India
during the first half of the 19th century?
a) Indian hand craft 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 manufacture
75. Which of the following phrase defines the nature of the Hindu generally referred to in the source of
the post-Harsha period?
a) An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates
b) A dairy to be maintained for daily account
c) A bill of exchange
76. With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the
freedom struggle, consider the following statements:
1. It warned against the colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind.
2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs
3. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.
78. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience
was published by:
(a) Gopal Baba Walangkar
(b) Jyotiba Phule
(c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandh
(d) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
79. With reference to the history of India, the term "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote
(a) Measurement of land
(b) Coins of different monetary value
(c) Classification of urban land
(d) Religious rituals
80. Who among the following rulers advise his subjects through his inscription?
82. Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of welfare state?
a) Directive principle of state policy
b) Fundamental rights
c) Preamble
d) 17th schedule
85. In the context of India which one of the following is characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
a) An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
b) An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
88. With reference to the provision content in part 4 of the Constitution of India which of the following
statement is are correct?
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 however if he or she is not a member of the legislature of that state.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2
1. The President of India can summon session of the parliament at such place as he she thinks fit.
2. The constitution of India provides for the session of the parliament in a year, but it is not made
mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that the parliament is required to meet in a year.
92. Rajya Sabha has equal power with Lok Sabha in?
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create travel agents like physical infection for health, education,
etc.
2. A specific promotion for each MP's fund much benefit SC/ST population
3. MLPADS funds are sanctioned on early basics 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.
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
94. Which one of the following categories of fundamental rights incorporated protection against
untouchability as a form of discrimination?
96. Along with the budget, the finance minister also plays other documents before the parliament which
include the macro economic Framework statement the aforesaid is present because this is mandated
by:
a) Government by legislature
b) Popular government
c) Multi party government
d) Limited government
98. Other than the fundamental rights which of the following part of the Constitution of India reflect
reflects the principles and provision of the universal declaration of Human rights 1948?
1. Preamble.
2. Directive principles of state policy.
3. Fundamental duties.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3 only
Q.99 in India legal service authority provide free legal service to which of the following type of citizens
1. Person with an annual income of less than ₹1,00,000
2. Trans transgender with an annual income of less than ₹2,00,000
3. Number of other backward classes OBC with an annual income of less than ₹3,00,000
4. All senior citizen