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1. Which one of the following was a very 4.important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?

(a) Kakinada

(b) Motupalli

~ Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)

(d) Nelluru

2. With reference to 'Global Climate ChangeAlliance', which of the following statementsis/are correct?

1. It is an initiative of the European Union.

2. It. provides technical and financial 5.support to targeted developing countriesto integrate climate change into theirdevelopment policies and budgets.

3. It is coordinated by World ResourcesInstitute (WRI) and. World BusinessCouncil for Sustainable Development(WBCSD).

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

.(a) Land 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

~(d) 1, 2 and 3

3. With reference to the religious history ofIndia, consider the following statements :

1. .Sautrantika' and Sammitiya were thesects of Jainism,

2. Sarvastivadinheldthat the constituentsof phenomena were not whollymomentary, but existed forever in alatent form.

I

Which of the statements given above' is/arecorrect? .(a) 1 only(b) 2only(c) Both land 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(3- D)

Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of thefollowing countries?1. Jordan2. Iraq3. Lebanon4. . SyriaSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

..,ja) .1,2 and 3 only(b) 2 and 3 only I

(c) 3 and 4 only(d) 1,3 and 4 only

I

With reference to 'National In~estment andI

Infrastructure Fund', which of -the followingstatements is/are correct?1. It is an organ ofNITI Aayog.2. It has a corpus of ~ 4,00,000 crore at

present.. Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:(a) 1only(b) 2 onlyic) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1nor. 2

The Global Infrastructure Facility is alan(a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade

infrastructure in Asia and financed bycredit from the Asian DevelopmentBank.

(b) World Bank collaboration thatfacilitates the preparation and

/ structuring of complex infrastructurePublic-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to-enable mobilization of private sectorand institutional investor capital.

(c) Collaboration among the major banks ofthe world working with the OECD andfocused on expanding the set ofinfrastructure projects that have the.potential to mobilize privateinvestment.

(d) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks tofinance and facilitate infrastructuredevelopment in the world.

6.

7. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination 10. With reference to the role of UN-Habitat inpaper can be filed by

(~ anyone residing in India.

(b) a resident; of the constituency fromwhich the election is to be contested. '

(c) any citizen of India whose nameappears in the electoral roll of aconstituency.

(d) any citizen of India.

8. Consider the followingstatements :

1. In India, the Himalayas are spread overfive States only.

2. Western Ghats are spread over fiveStates only.

3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two Statesonly.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

(a)' 1andz only'

~ 3oo1y

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1and 3only

9. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a,standard criterion for

(a) Measuring oxygen levels ,inblood

(b) Computing oxygen levels in forestecosystems

".. (c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems

(~ Assessing oxygen levels in high altituderegions

.( 5 - D)

the United Nations programme workingtowards a better urban future, which of thestatements is/are correct?

1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by theUnited Nations General Assembly topromote socially and environmentallysustainable towns and cities to provideadequate shelter for all.

2. Its partners are either governments orlocal urban authorities only.

3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overallobjective' of the United Nations system

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to reduce poverty and to promote accessto safe drinking water and basicsanitation.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

(a) 1: 2 and 3 .

(b) 1and 3only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(dY 1only

11. With reference 'to 'National SkillsQual@cation Framework (NSQF)', which of.the statements given below is/are correct?

1. Under NSQF, 'a learner can acquire thecertification for . competency onlythrough formal learning.

'2. An outcome expected from theimplementation of NSQF is the mobilitybetween vocational and. generaleducation.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow: .

(a) 1only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1and 2

Ad) Neither 1.nor 2

12. In the context of Indian history, the principle 15.of'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

(a) Division of the central legislature intotwo houses.

~ Introduction of double government i.e.,Central and State governments.

(c) Having-two sets of rulers; one in Londonand another in Delhi.

(d) Division of the subjects delegated to theprovinces into two categories.

Consider the following statements:

1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived ClimatePollutants is a unique initiative of G20group of countries.

The CCAC focuses on methane, blackcarbon and hydrofluorocarbons.

2.

Which of the statements given: above is/are.correct ?

(a) 1only

(b) 2 only

(c.)./"Both 1 and 2.7(d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. Consider the following in respect of 'NationalCareer Service' :

Y National Career Service is an initiative. of the Department of Personnel and

Training, Government of India.

2. National Career Service has been 16. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)'launched in a Mission Mode to improvethe employment .opportunities - touneducated youth of the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?y lonly(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and-z(d) Neither 1 nor 2

14. Which of the following statements' bestdescribes the term 'Scheme for SustainableStructuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)';recentlyseen in the news ?

(a) It is a procedure for consideringecological costs of. developmentalschemes formulated by the Government.

It is a scheme of RBI for reworking thefinancial structure of big corporateentities facing genuine difficulties.

It is a disinvestment plan of theGovernment regarding Central PublicSector Undertakings e,

It is an important provision in 'TheInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code'recently implemented by theGovernment.

(b)

(c)

(d)

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. .sometimes .mentioned in the ~ews whileforecasting Indian monsoon,' ~hich of thefollowing statements is/are correct?

1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by adifference in sea surface temperaturebetween tropical Western Indian Ocean

. and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. .• !>

2. An IOD phenomenon can influence anElNino's impact on the monsoon.

Select the correct answer using the codegivenbelow:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

~Bothland2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

17. If you want to see gharials in their natural'.habitat, which one of the following is the bestplace to visit?

(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves.(b) Chambal River

kc) Pulicat Lake

(d) .Deepor Beel

,Consider the following in respect of 'Indian 21.Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in2015 under the chairmanship of theIndian Navy.

2. IONS· is a voluntary initiative thatseeks to increase maritime co-operationamong navies of the littoral states of the.Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

18.

(a) 1 only

~2only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

19. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani IS

one of the most famous and oft-illustratedpaintings at

(a) Ajanta

(b) Badami'

(c) Bagh

(d) Ellora

20. Consider the. following pairs :Traditions Communities

1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - 8indhis

2.

3.

Nanda R,ajJaat Yatra - Gonds

Wari -VIarkari - 8anthals

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctlymatched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

y 1 and 3 only

(d) None of the above.

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Which of the following practices can help inwater conservation in agriculture?1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land2. Applying gypsum "before irrigating the

field~owing crop residue to remain in the

fieldSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:(a) 1 and 2 only

"~30nly(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1,2 and 3

'22. Consider the following statements :1

The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card- Scheme'aims at1. expanding the cultivable area under

irrigation.2. enabling the banks. to assess the

quantum of loans" to' 'be granted tofarmers on the basis of soil quality.

y checking the overuse of fertilizers infarmlands.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?., ~(a) 1 and 2 only'(b) 30'nly(c) 2 and 3 only(d) .1,2and3

'.'

23. Consider the following pairs: .

Commonly used / Unwanted orconsumed materials controversial

chemicals likely tobe found in them

Lead

Brominatedvegetable oils

Monosodiumglutamate

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctlymatched?(a) . 1only(b) .:2'and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1,2 and 3

.1. Lipstick'

2. 80ft drinks

3. Chinesefast food

24. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) arepsed to create digital display in many devices.What are the advantages of OLED displays. over Liquid Crystal displays?

1. OLED displays can be fabricated on

flexible plastic substrates.

2. Roll-~p displays. embedded in clothing'can be made using OLEDs.

3. . Transparent displays are possible usingOLEDs.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

.~ 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1,2 and 3

(d) None of the above statements -·iscorrect

25. Which·of the following is/are famous for Suntemples?

1. Arasavalli

2. Amarakantak

3. Omkareshwar

-Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

~nlY··

(b) 2 and 3 only

.1and 3 only

~, 2 and 3

(11-D)

26. Consider the following statements :1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State

Assembly, the winning candidate mustget at least 50 percent of the votespolled, to be declared elected.

2. According to the provisions laid down inthe Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha,

, the Speaker's post goes to the. majorityparty and the Deputy Speaker's to theOpposition.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect'?ja) 1only

?20nly(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

27. - Which of the following haslhave occurred in -India after its _ liberalization, of economicpolicies in 1991 ?1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased

enormously.2. Share of India's-exports in world trade

increased.3.- FDI Inflows increased.·4. India's foreign exchange reserves

increased enormously.Select the correct answer using the codesgiven below:(a) 1 and 4 only(b) 2, 3 and 4 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1,2,3and4

28. What is the application of Somatic CellNuclear Transfer Technology ?

(a) Production of'biolarvicides(b) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics

/ Reproductive cloning of animals

(d) Production of organisms free of diseases

1. It will replace multiple taxes collectedbymultiple authorities and will thus create asingle market in India.

2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current 34.AccountDeficit'pf India and will enable itto increase its r,Jreignexchangereserves.

3. It will enormously increase the growthand size of' economy of India and willenable it :to overtake China in the near

r

29. Considerthe followingstatements :1. National Payments CorporationofIndia

(NPC!)helps in promotingthe financialinclusion in the country.

2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a cardpayment scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are.correct?~only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1nor 2

30. .The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen inthe news in the contextof

(a) Captive breedingofWildFauna

(b) Maintenance ofTigerReserves .

(c) Indigenous Satellite NavigationSystem

(d) Security ofNationalHighways

31. What is/are the most likely advantages of..' implementing· 'Goods and, Services .Tax

(GST)'?

_.

future.Select the correct answer using the codegiven

~e.low~/ Y10nly

(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 ana 3 only(d) 1,2 and 3

( 13- 0 )

32. 'Broad-based Trade and InvestmentAgreement (BTIA)'is sometimes seen in thenews in the context of negotiations heldbetween India and(a) EuropeanUnion(b) GulfCooperationCouncil

(c) Organization for EconomicCooperation. and Development

. rhanghai 'CooperationOrganizat~on

33. Consider the followingstatements,:

1. India has ratified the Trade-FacilitationAgreement(TFA)ofWTO.

2. TFAis a part ofWTO'sBali MinisterialPackageof2013..

3.. TFAcameinto forcein January 2016.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?(a)

(b)

(c)

1and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 onlyor 1,2and3

What is the importance of developingChabaharPort by India?

(a) India's trade with Africancountries will. 'enormouslyincrease.

(b) India's relations with oil-producingArab countrieswillbe strengthened.

rndi~ will 'not,depend on Pakistan foraccesstoAfghanistanand Central Asia.

(d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect theinstallation of a gas pipeline between

, Iraq and India.

39. What is the aim of the programme 'UnnatBharat Abhiyan' ?

'" (a) Achieving'100% iiteracy'by promotingcollaboration between voluntaryorganizations and government'seducation system" and localcommunities:

35. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of 3S.the following to report on cyber securityincidents ?

~ervice providers

2, Data centres

3. Body corporate

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:

~{)nlY

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1,2and3.

36. Right-tovoteand to be electedin India is a

~undamental Right

(b) Natural Right "

(c) ConstitutionalRight

(d) LegalRight

37. What is the purpose of 'evolved LaserInterferometer :ISpace Antenna (eLISA)'project?

(a) Todetect neutrinos

(b) Todetect gravitational waves

(c) To detect the, effectiveness of missile

defencesystem

"..""(d) Tostudy the effectof solar flares on our

.communicationsystems

(15-D)

What is the purposeof'VidyanjaliYojana'?

1. To enable" the famous foreigneducational institutions to open theircampusesin India.

2. To increase the quality of educationprovided in government schools bytaking help from the private sector andthe community,

3. To encourage voluntary monetarycontributions from privatei:q.dividuals ""andorganizations so as to improve theinfrastructure facilities fer primary and

Isecondaryschools, \

Select the correct"answerusing the codegivenbelow:

.~only(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

(b) Connecting institutions of highereducation with local communities toaddress development challengesthrough appropriate technologies.

(c) StrengtheningIndia's scientificresearchinstitutions in order to make India ascientificand technologicalpower.

(d) Developinghuman capital by allocatingspecial funds for health care andeducation of rural and urban poor, andorgamzmg skill developmentprogrammesand vocational training forthem.

40. Consider the following statements:

1. . The Election Commission of India is afive-member body.

2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decidesthe election schedule for the conduct ofbot:&general elections and bye-elections.

3. Election Commission resolves thedisputes relating to splits/mergers ofrecognised political parties.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

. (a) 1and 2 only

(b) 2 only

Y2and 3 only .

(d) 3 only

42. In India, Judicial Review implies

(a) fie ..power Of..th.e J...u.·dici".y to. pronounce/' .upon the constitutionality of laws and

executive orders.

(b) the power of the Judiciary to questionthe wisdom of the laws enacted by theLegislatures.

(c) the power of the Judiciary to. review all

(d)r

..the legislative enactments before theyare assented W by the President,

the po~er .of<,the.Judiciary, to,review its.own judgements given earlier in similaror different cases.

43. .With reference to Indian freedom struggle,consider the following events :1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy

2.3.

Quit India Movement launchedSecond Round Table Conference

What is the correct chronological sequence ofthe above events?)PrY 1-.2~3(b) . 2-1-3

i.- (c) 3-2-1(d) 3-1-2

41. In India, if'.a species of .tortoise js declaredprotected under Schedule. I .of the Wildlife 44. Consider the following statements :(Protection) Act, 1972,what does it imply ?

(a) It enjoys the same level of protection asthe tiger.

(b) It no longer exists in the wild, a fewindividuals are under .captive.protection; and now it is impossible to

prevent its extinction.

It is endemic to a particular region ofIndia.

Both (b) and (c) stated above are correctI

in this context.

( 17 - 0 )

1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP ofIndia has steadily increased in the lastdecade.

Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP ofIndia has steadily increased in the lastdecade.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect? .'

2.

~)-' 1 only

. (b) 2 only

~ Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

51. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 54. Who among the following can join thewas to National Pension System (NPS)?

!(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central

and Provincial Governments.

- <yDefine the powers of the Secretary of, State for India.

(c) Impose censorship on national press.

(d) Improve the relationship between theGovernment of India and the Indian,States.

(a) Resident Indian citizens only

(b) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only

(c) All State Government employees joiningthe services after the date of notificationby the respective State Governments

(~l Central Government employees, including those of Armed Forces joining

the services on or after 1st April, 2004

52.~With reference to river Teesta, consider the

The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is ry following statements: \

The Nuclear Security Summits areperiodically, held under the aegis of the 56.United Nations.

sometimes seen in the news with referenceto

~eveloping solar power production inour country

(b) Granting licences to foreign T.v .:channels in our country

~ Exporting our food products to othercountries

(d) Permitting foreign educational.. -.. institutiens to set up. their campuses in,our country

53. Consider the followingstatements :

1.

The International Panel on FissileMaterials is an organ of InternationalAtomic Energy Agency.

Which or'the statements, given above is/arecorrect i ' ,

2.

,. '

(a) 1 only

(b) yonly

J<!( Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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1. The source of river Teesta is the sameas that of Brahmaputra but it flowsthrough Sikkim.

2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim andit is a tributary of river Teesta.

3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal onthe border ofIndia and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above' is/arecorrect?

(a) 1and 3only

~2only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1.2 and 3

Consider the following statements:

1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease istransmitted by the same mosquito thattransmits dengue.

2. Sexual transmission of Zika virusdisease is,possible,

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2

~Neither 1 nor 2

45. Recently there was a proposal to translocate 48. Which of the following is geographicallysome of the lions from their natural habitat inGujarat to which one of the following sites?

(a) Corbett National Park

(b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary

(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

(d) Sariska National Park

closest to Great Nicobar ?

. ysumatra

(b) Borneo

(c) Java

(d) Sri Lanka

46. Which of the following are not necessarilythe 49. Out of the followingstatements, choose theconsequences of the proclamation of the one that brings 'out the principle underlyingPresident's rule in a State? the Cabinet formofGovemment: ,1. Dissolution of the State Legislative

Assembly2. Removal of the Councilof Ministers in

the State3. Dissolutionofthe localbodiesSelect the correct answer using the codegivenbelow:(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only«n 1,2 and3

47. Which of the followingare envisaged by theRight against Exploitationin the Constitutionof India? .

1. Prohibition of traffic in human. beingsand forcedlabour

2. Abolitionofuntouchability

3. Protection ofthe interests ofminorities

4. Prohibition-ofemploymentofchildren infactories and mines

Select the COITectanswer using the codegivenbelow:(a) 1, 2 and 4 only(b) 2,3 and 4 only(c) 1 and 4 only(dt. / 1, 2, 3 and 4.'

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(a) An arrangement for minimizing thecriticismagainst the Governmentwhoseresponsibilitiesare complexand hard tocarry out to the satisfactionofall.

(b) A mechanism for speeding up theactivities . of the Government whose'· " .responsibilities are increasing day byday

echanism of parliamentarydemocracy for ensuring collectiverespn:qsibilityof the Government t? thepeople.

(d) A devicefor strengthening the hands of. the head of the Governmentwhose holdoverthe peopleis in a state ofdecline.

50. Which one of the followingis not a feature ofIndian federalism?

(a) There is an independent judiciary inIndia.

(b) Powers have been clearly dividedbetweenthe Centre and the.States.

~federating units have been given. unequal representation in the Rajya

Sabha. . _.(d) It is the result of an agreement among

the federating units.

( 19 - 0 )

63. Which one of the following objectives is not 66.embodied in the Preamble to the Constitutionof India ?

(a) Liberty ofthought

~Economic liberty

(c) Liberty of expression

(d) Liberty ofbelief

64. With reference to 'Quality Council of India(QCI)', considerthe followingstatements:

1. QCI was set up jointly by theGovernment of India and the IndianIndustry.

2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by thePrime Minister on the recommendationsofthe industry to the Government,

Which of the abovestatements is/are correct?

Y10nly(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1nor 2

65. What is the purpose of setting up of SmallFinance Banks (SFBs)in India?

1. To supply credit to small businessunits

2. To supply credit to small and marginalfarmers .

With reference to 'Asia Pacific MinisterialConference on .Housing and UrbanDevelopment (APMCHUD)', consider thefollowingstatements :

1. The first APMCHUD was held inIndia in .2006 on the theme 'EmergingUrban Forms - PolicyResponses andGovernanceStructure'.

2. India hosts all the Annual MinisterialConferences in partnership wit~ ADB,:ArEC and ASEAN.

Whlch of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

y-f,only{b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 'Neither 1 nor 2

67. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the factthat it calls into activity'

(a) the intelligence and. character of ..ordinary men and women.

(bVthe I?ethods for s~re~gtJ:leningexecutive/' . ieadership. . ' ,

(c) a superior individual with dynamismand vision.

(d) a band ofdedicatedparty workers.

3.68. Which of the following is' a most likely

To encourage young entrepreneurs toset up business particularly in rural

consequence of implementing' the' 'UnifiedPayments Interface (UPI)'?

areas.Select.the correct answer using the codegivenbelow:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

'y1,2and3

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(a) Mobilewallets will not be necessaryforonline payments.

(b) Digital currency will totally replace thephysical'currency in about twodecades.

YFDI inflowswill drasticallyincrease.

(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor/'

peoplewill becomeveryeffective.

/

Consider the following statements : 60.1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian

Standards (BIS) is mandatory torautomotive tyres and tubes.

2. AGMARK is a quality CertificationMark issued by the Food andAgriculture Organisation (FAO).

Which of the statements given' above is/arecorrect?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only

YBothland2,(d) Neither 1 nor 2

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972, which of the following animals cannotbe hunted by any person except under someprovisions provided by law?

1. Gharial

2. Indian wild ass

3. Wild buffaloSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

,'~onlY ,(b)' 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

57.

58. What is/are the advantage/advantages ofimplementing the 'National Agriculture 61.

59. With reference to the 'National Intellectual 62.Property Rights Policy', consider the followingstatements:1. It reiterates India's commitment to the

Doha Development Agenda and theTRIPS Agreement,

. 2. Department of Industrial Policy andPromotion is the nodal agency forregu1ating intellectual property rightsin India.

which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1and ,2

~ ~either 1 nor 2

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Market' scheme?1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal

for agricultural commodities.'2. It provides toe farmers access to

nationwide market, with pricescommensurate with the quality of theirproduce.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

~onIY:. (b) , 2 only

.(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1nor 2

(23- D)

Which of the following statements is/are true 'of the Fundamental Duties of an Indiancitizen?

1. A legislative proc~ss has been provi,de,dto enforce these duties.

2. They are correlative to leg~l d:uties.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

,(a) 1only(b) '2 only

"(c) Both 1 and 2

~ither 1 nor 2

Consider the following pairs :1. Radhakanta Deb -

First President of the British Indian.Association

2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty­Founder' of the Madras MahajanaSabha '

3. Surendranath Banerjee -Founder of the Indian Association

Which of the above pairs is/are correctlymatched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 andS only

(d) 1,2and3

With reference to agriculture in India, howcan the technique of, 'genome sequencing',often seen in the news, be used in theimmediate future?

1. Genome sequencing can be used toidentify genetic markers for diseaseresistance and drought tolerance invarious crop plants.

This technique helps in reducing the 74.time required to develop new varietiesof crop plants.

The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity','String Theory' and 'Standard Model' aresometimes seen in the news in the context of

Observation and understanding of theUniverse

(b) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses

(.cc»/f>lacing satellites in the orbit of the»: Earth

(d) Origin and evolution ofliving organismson the Earth

70.

2.

It can be used to decipher thehost-pathogen relationships in crop·s.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

3.

(a~·. 1 only

-(b) 2 and 3 only

Y1and30nly

(d) 1,2 and 3.:

71. The main advantage of the parliamentaryform of government is that

the . ex~cutive' and legislature workindependently.

it provides continuity of policy and ismore efficient.

(c) the executive remains responsible to thelegislature.

(d) the head of the government cannot be

(a),/

(b)

changed without election .

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72. .In the context of India, which one of thefollowing is the correct relationship betweenRights and Duties?

(a) Rights are correlative with Duties.

(b) Rights are personal and henceindependent ofsociety and Duties.

(c)~ts, not Duties, are important for~,_/ th; advancement of the personality of

the citizen.

(d) Duties, not Rights, are important forthe stability of the State.

73. The mind ofthe makers of the Copstitution ofIndia is reflected in which of the following?

~e Prea~ble .(b) The Fundamental Rights(c) The Directive Principles of State Policy.......(d) The Fundamental Duties

If you travel by road from Kohima toKottayam, what is the minimum number ofStates within India through which you can,travel, including the origin. and thedestination ?(a) 6

(b) 7(c) 8(d) 9

75. The Parliament of India exercises control overthe .functions of the Council of Ministersthrough

1. Adjournment motion

2. Question hour

3. Supplementary questionsSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only.:.

(c) 1 and 3 only

~2and3

Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail 80.. and helmet in warfar~ whereas the

people of Indus-Valley Civilization: did

not leave any evidence ofusing them.

Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and

copper whereas Indus Valley people

knew only copper and iron.

76. With reference to the Parliament of India, 78.consider the following statements:

1. A private member's bill is a billpresented by a Member of Parliamentwho is not elected but only nominatedby the President of India.

2. Recently, a private member's bill hasbeen passed in the Parliament of Indiafor the first time in its history.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) ~ 1 and 2

~ Neither 1 nor 2

77. .With. reference to the difference between the'culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valleypeople, which of the following statementsis/are correct?

1.

2.

/Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the

horse whereas there is no evidence of

Indus Val~ey people having been aware

, of this animal.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow: ' .

3.

(a) 1 only

Jb} 2 and 3 only

(c) 1and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and3

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'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' issometimes mentioned in the news withreference to(a) Certifying. the skills acquired by

construction workers .throughtraditional channels.

(b) Enrolling the persons in Universities fordistance learning programmes.

(c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural andurban poor in some public sectorundertakings.

(~) Aertifying . the skills acquired' by';7" trainees under the National Skill

Development Programme.

79. From the ecological point of view, which oneof the following assumes importance in beinga good link between the Eastern Ghats andthe Western Ghats?

. .' .. '(a) .Bathyamangalam Tiger R-eserve(b) Nallamala Forest(c) Nagarhole National Park<9Y Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

One of the implications of equality in societyis the absence of(a) Privileges(b) Restraints(c) ,Competition~deology

s,.-,

81. Consider the following statements in respectof Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Florain Commerce (TRAFFIC) :1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United

ProgrammeNations Environment(UNEP).

2. The. mission of -TRAFFIC is to ensurethat trade in wild plants and animals. isnot a threat to the conservation ofnature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only

~hland2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

82. Which principle among the following wasadded to the Directive Principles of StatePolicy by the 42nd Amendment to theConstitution ?(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men

and women(b) Participation of workers in the

management of industries»: Right to work, education and publicassistance

(d) Securing living wage. and humanconditions ofwork to workers

. 83. Which one of the following statements iscorrect?(a) Rights are claims of the State against

the citizens.(by Rights are. privileges which are/' ..incorporated in the Constitution of a

State.

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ItII

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.'Which of the following statements is/arecorrect regarding the Monetary Policy. Committee (MPC) ?L It decides the RBI's benchmark interest

rates.2. It is a 12~~ember ~ody including the

Governor of RBI and is reconstitutedevery year.

3. It functions under the chairmanship ofthe Union Finance Minister.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only·

~. 30nly~'2 and 3 only

Rights are claims of the citizens against 87.the State.

(d) . Rights are privileges of a few citizensagainst the many.

(c)

Which of the following gives 'Global GenderGap Index' ranking to the countries of theworld?

~orld Economic Forum. (b) UNHuman Rights Council(c) UN Women(d) World Health Organization

85. Which of the following statements is/are• correct .regarding Smart India Hackathon2017 ?1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for

developing every city of our country intoSmart Cities in a decade.

2. It is an initiative ·to identify new digitaltechnology .innovations for solving themany problems faced by our ·country.

3. I~ .isa programme aimed at making allthe 'financial transactions in our countrycompletely digital in a decade.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:(a) 1and 3 only(b) 2 only(c) ~only(M 2 and 3 'only(

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With reference to Manipuri .Sankirtana,consider the following statellleIit~ : .... ...

1.

2.It is a song and dance performance.Cymbals are the 'only musicalinstruments used in the performance.It is performed to narrate the life anddeeds of Lord Krishna.

3.

. ., Which of the statements given: above is/are

correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3 .

~ 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1 only

88. Who among the following was/were associatedwith the introduction of Ryotwari Settlementin India during the British rule?1. Lord Cornwallis2.3.

Alexander ReadThomas Munro

Select the correct answer using the code given

.~~ .~:. ~vnly .

(b) 1and 3 only •..(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1,2and3

. (d) 1,2 and 3 .

/~. ,The Trade Disp.u~es~ct of_192?pro-:ide.dforV (a) the participation of workers In themanagement of industries.

~bitrary powers to, the management toquell industrial disputes.

(c) an intervention by the British Court inthe event of a trade dispute. '

(~1:ra- system of trib~als and' a ban on 95..y strikes. .'

91. ..Local self-government can be best explained, as an exercise in(a) Federalism'YOemocratic decentralisation(c) Administrative delegation(d) Direct democracy

92. Consider the following statements :

With reference to the Constitution of India,the Directive. Principles of State Policyconstitute limitations upon1. .legislativefunction:

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89. In the context of solving pollution problems, 93.what is/are the advantage/advantages ofbioremediation technique?1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution

by enhancing the same biodegradationprocess that occurs in nature.

2. Any contaminant with heavy metals suchas cadmium and .lead can be readily andcompletely ,treated by bioremediationusing microorganisms.

3. Genetic engineering can be used to createmicroorganisms specifically designed forbioremediation.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:~O:hlY(b) 2 and3 only(c) 1 and 3 only

2. executive function.Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) 1only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2.(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy'·seen in the news refers to

(a) ASEAN

(b) BRICS

(c) ED

Y'~20

94. At one of the places in India, if you stand onthe seashore and watch the sea, you will findthat the sea water recedes from the shore linea few kilometres and comes back to the shore,,twice a day, and you can actually walk on thesea 'floor when the water recedes. This uniquephenomenon is seen at

(a) Bhavnagar

(b) Bheemunipatnam

(c) Chandipur

(d) Nagapattinam

With reference' to the 'Prohibition of BenamiProperty Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPf: Act)',consider the following statements:

1.' A property transaction is not treated asa benami transaction if the owner of theproperty is not aware of the transaction.

2. . Properties held benami are liable forconfiscation by the Government.

3. The Act provides for three authoritiesfor' investigations but does not providefor any appellate mechanism.

. .: :Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

(a) 1only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

.»iY 2 and 3 only

96. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in 98.the population of species of butterflies, whatcould be its likely consequence/consequences?

1. . Pollination of some plants could beadversely affected.

2. There could be a drastic increase in thefungal infections of some cultivatedplants.

. 3. It could lead to a fall in the populationof some species of wasp~, spiders andbirds.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow: .

~(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

.(d) 1, 2 and 3 .

97. It is possible to produce algae based biofuels,but what is/are the likely limitation(s) ofdeveloping countries in promoting thisindustry ?

. .1. Production' of algae' based biofuels is

possible in .seas only and not oncontinents.

2. Setting up and engineering the algaebased biofuel production requires highlevel of expertise/technology until theconstruction is completed.

3. Economically viable productionnecessitates the setting up of large scalefacilities which may raise ecological andsocial concerns.

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1,2and3

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Which of the following are the objectives of'National Nutrition Mission'?1. To create awareness relating to

malnutrition among pregnant womenand lactating mothers.

2. To reduce the incidence of anaemiaamong young children, adolescent girlsand women.

3. To promote the consumption of millets,coarse cereals and unpolished rice.

4.. - To promote: the consumption of poultryeggs:

Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:

~d20nlY(b) 1,2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 4 only(d) 3 and 4 only

99. Consider the following statements:1. . The" Factories Act, 1881 was passed

with a view to fix the wages ofindustrial workers and to allow theworkers to form trade unions.

2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer inorganizing the labour movement inBritish India.

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.which of the above statements is/lite correct?~only .(b) 20.nly.(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. In the context of 'mitigating the impendingglobal warming due to anthropogenicemissions of carbon dioxide, which of thefollowing can be the potential sites for carbonsequestration ?1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs3. Subterranean deep saline formationsSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:~nd.2onlY.,,:(b) 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only .(d) 1,2 and 3