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1. Prologue
2. Question 1 to 25
3. Question 26 to 50
4. Question 51 to 75
5. Question 76 to 100
6. Answerkey
Prologue
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Question 1 to 25
1. Organs help in the elimination of excretory wastes of human body: Which is NOT
matched?
1. Kidneys – Urea
2. Lungs – CO2 (18 litres/day) + Water
3. Liver – Cholesterol
4. Skin – Lactic acid
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
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B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 3 & 4 Only
D. None of the Above
2. Passage of ova through the female reproductive tract is facilitated by the
A. Amoeboid movement
B. Ciliary movement
C. Muscular movement
D. All the above
3. Which is MATCHED?
1. Visual acuity (resolution) is the greatest – Hair cells
2. Auditory Receptors – Fovea
3. 8th, 9th and 10th ribs – Floating Ribs
4. 11th and 12th ribs – False Ribs
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 3 & 4 Only
D. None of the Above
4. Consider the following statements about: THYMUS – Which are TRUE?
1. It is associated with cell-mediated immunity
2. It is associated with humoral immunity
3. It is degenerated in old individuals
Answer choices
A. 1 & 3 Only
B. 2 &3 Only
C. 1 & 2 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
5. Consider the following statements about autoimmune disorder/ disease – Which are
TRUE?
1. Immune system does not distinguish between healthy tissue and antigens
2. Immune system distinguish between healthy tissue and antibodies
3. Chance for Rheumatoid arthritis
4. The body attacks self-cells
Answer choices
A. 1 & 3 Only
B. 2, 3 & 4 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 3 & 4 Only
6. The pre-Vedic Harappa culture bequeathed to later times
1. Sacred animals and trees
2. The Mother Goddess
3. Personal cleanliness
Answer choices
A. 1 & 3 Only
B. 2 &3 Only
C. 1 & 2 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
7. Explanations to the failure of the defenders of India to resist ancient and medieval
invasions – Which are TRUE?
1. Caste system – armies only of Kshatriyas
2. Less mobile Indian army
3. Archaic in their equipment
4. Absence of better-trained cavalry
Answer choices
A. All the above
B. 1, 2 &3 Only
C. 2, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 3 & 4 Only
8. Which one of the following dynasties of India adopted a maritime policy prominently
i.e. expanding their power by sea?
A. Cholas
B. Guptas
C. Mauryas
D. Pandyas
9. The consequence/s of Shah Jahan’s rebellion was/were
1. Mughal Empire was distracted for four years
2. Resulted in the loss of Qandhar
3. Emboldened the Deccanis to recover the territories
4. Made monarch (Jahangir) to yield for power transfer
Answer choices
A. All the above
B. 1, 2 & 3 Only
C. 2, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 3 & 4 Only
10. The importance of Bhagavata Purana is
A. Helped the Tamils to understand Sanskrit
B. Helped the Muslim scholars to understand Hinduism
C. Helped in the spread of Bhakti movement in North India
D. Music and Art of Harappa became prominent in South India
11. Which of the following rivers having water disputes tribunal?
1. Vansadhara
2. Mahadayi/Mandovi
3. Ravi & Beas
4. Chambal
Answer choices
A. All the above
B. 1, 2 & 3 Only
C. 2, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 3 & 4 Only
12. Consider the following statements – Which is NOT correct?
A. Indo-Bangladesh Joint River Commission (JRC) has been functioning since 1972
B. Treaty on Sharing of Ganga/Ganges water at Farakka, was signed 1996
C. As per the 1996 treaty lean period, from 1st January to 31st may every year and the validity
of treaty is 30 years
D. None of the above
13. The criteria generally adopted for specification of a community as a Scheduled Tribe
A. Spelt out in the Article 366 of the Constitution
B. Spelt out in the Article 342 of the Constitution
C. Both A & B
D. Not spelt out in the constitution
14. In the rank and precedence order as approved by President who is in lower category
A. Chairperson, Union Public Service Commission
B. Chief Election Commissioner
C. Comptroller & Auditor General of India
D. Attorney General of India
15. Swachh Bharat Mission – Which is CORRECT?
A. It is implemented by Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation
B. Swachh Bharat to become a reality by 2019 and Swachchata Doot (messenger) for each
Gram Panchayat in the country
C. The mission aims to triple the growth percentage of toilet from present 3% to 10% by 2019
D. All the above
16. Collaboration between Indian and Sri Lankan petroleum firms to make which place as
a regional energy hub
A. Batticaloa
B. Trincomalee
C. Galle
D. Colombo
17. Consider the following statements – Which is/are correct?
1. Twitter is an online social networking service founded before the Facebook
2. Third most followed leader on Twitter is Pope Francis
3. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is the most followed Foreign Minister on Twitter
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 1 &3 Only
C. 1 & 2 Only
D. 3 Only
18. Which is MATCHED?
Strategy Target Country
5 S MantraANTRA Myanmar
Cricket diplomacy United Kingdom
Hometown diplomacy Japan
Indian Ocean diplomacy Fiji
Answer choices
A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
B. 1 & 3 Only
C. 1, 2 & 3 Only
D. None of the above
19. India is a party to Intellectual Property in respect of Integrated Circuits which is
governed by
A. Budapest Treaty
B. Berne Convention
C. Washington Treaty
D. Paris Convention
20. A ranking of destinations for attractiveness to foreign investors has placed India at
the top among 110 countries. This is with respect to
A. World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report
B. World Bank Doing Business rankings
C. Daniel Altman in Foreign Policy magazine Baseline Profitability Index
D. Standard and Poor Sovereign debt ratings
21. Which is NOT correct?
A. Thar is an excellent example of desertification of ancient alluvial plains
B. The sands of the Thar are moving eastward and invading areas of western Uttar Pradesh
and northwestern Madhya Pradesh which were once very fertile but are now losing out to
the advancing sands
C. Thar consist of two parts, the desert proper or Bagar and the semi-desert known as
Marusthali
D. Thal is also known as the Desert of the Indus
22. Match
1. Aravalli Range a. Granite-gneisses
2. Malwa Plateau b. Sandstone
3. Vindhyan Range c. Lava Rocks
4. Ranchi Plateau d. Crystalline rocks
Answer choices
Code 1 2 3 4
A. a b c d
B. d c b a
C. a b d c
D. d c a b
23. Consider the following statements about Eastern Ghats – Which is NOT correct?
A. It starts from the Mahanadi in Orissa and ends at the Vaigai in Tamil Nadu
B. Southern portion only exhibits a true mountain character
C. Godavari Gorge is formed by this mountain system
D. None of the above
24. Consider the following statements – Which are NOT correct?
1. Alluvial Soils are formed on parent materials transported by different agencies like water, ice
gravity and wind
2. Lateritic soils are well developed on the summits and upper horizon is rich in silica
3. Dark coloured surface horizon is the evidence of basaltic nature of Tarai soils
4. One of the main features of Red soils is that, they are clayey in texture
Answer choices
A. None of the above
B. 2, 3 & 4 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2 & 4
25. The Soil which is having only A-C horizons in the profile
A. Red Soil
B. Alluvial Soil
C. Black Soil
D. None of the above
Question 26 to 50
26. Consider the following statements about Poverty Incidence in India
1. Tendulkar Committee (2009) and Rangarajan Committee (2014) both estimated about the
level of poverty in India
2. The reduction in poverty was recognized by Tendulkar but not by Rangarajan and hence
there is a difference about poverty in India
3. In reduction, there is no uniformity in reduction at the state level and all sections of the
population have not been benefitted by high growth rates
Which is/are NOT correct?
A. 1, 2 & 3
B. 1 & 3
C. 2 & 3
D. 2 Only
27. Consider the following statements about migration in India
1. In India, rural to rural migration is higher among females than males
2. In India, urban to rural migration is higher among females than males
3. In India, urban to urban migration is higher among females than males
Which is/are NOT correct?
A. 1, 2 & 3
B. 1 & 3
C. 2 & 3
D. 2 Only
28. Aggregate Measure of Support [AMS]-Which is CORRECT?
A. The WTO method of computing the indicator for domestic support
B. It is for the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture
C. Support considered under WTO classification as trade-distorting
D. All the above
29. Consider the following statements
1. In India, there is emergence of chronic non-communicable diseases with significant
presence of communicable diseases
2. In India, rural-urban variation is higher than inter-state variation in the health
3. Health models like Kerala and Tamil Nadu force private hospitals to reduce price and
improve quality
Which is/are CORRECT?
A. 1, 2 & 3
B. 1 & 3
C. 2 & 3
D. 2 Only
30. States having better sex ratio
A. Chattisgarh > Odisha> Tamilnadu
B. Tamilnadu >Chattisgarh > Odisha
C. Chattisgarh > Tamilnadu > Odisha
D. Tamilnadu > Odisha>Chattisgarh
31. Which of the following are CORRECT?
1. It is reported that man-made CO2 emissions throughout human history constitute less-than
total naturally emitted CO2 from the mantle of the earth during geological history
2. Natural reasons for rise in the global temperature include the eleven-year solar cycle,
volcanic activities and El-Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
3. Emissions such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and aerosols have a net cooling effect on the globe
4. Under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), the developed countries could partly meet
their binding emissions targets through credits earned by sponsoring GHG reducing projects
in developing countries
Answer choices
A. 1, 2 & 4 Only
B. 1 & 4 Only
C. 2 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
32. Which of the following statements are CORRECT?
1. If global warming occurs as predicted, agriculture and water resources will be severely
affected in India
2. It was found that in the last 90 years there has been consistent rising in temperature in India
3. India is implementing the ambitious voluntary domestic goal of reducing the emission
intensity of its GDP by 20 to 25 per cent by 2020 compared with 1990 level
4. India’s carbon market is the highest in the world and it is first Asian country to do so in its
Multi Commodity Exchange
Answer choices
A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
B. 1 & 2 Only
C. 3 & 4 Only
D. None of the Above
33.
Treatment Pollutants Removal Equipment/Process
1. Primary I. Biological content a. Activated sludge and filters
2.Secondary
II. That settles or floatsb. Carbon absorption andneutralization
3. TertiaryIII. Suspended solids, refractory organics andtoxic components
c. Clarifiers and oil – waterseparator devises
Answer choices
A. 1-II-c, 2-I-b, 3-III-a
B. 1-II-c, 2-I-a, 3-III-b
C. 1-I-a, 2-II-b, 3-III-c
D. 1-III-a, 2-II-b, 3-I-c
34. In India, annually huge quantities of nutrients are lost during crop production cycle.
Which one is facing maximum loss in the following nutrients?
A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium
D. Iron
35. The lion-tailed macaque – Macaca silenus – is a primate endemic to the
A. Rainforests of the North Eastern Hills
B. Rainforests of the Western Ghats
C. Deciduous forests of Central India
D. Temperate forests of Himalayas
36. Percentage of net irrigated area to total by wells and tube-wells is high in which group
of states?
A. West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan
B. Gujarat, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal
D. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu
37. Which is NOT matched? [River – Steel Plant]
A. Koel and Sankh – Rourkela Steel Plant
B. Damodar – Bokaro Steel Plant & Durgapur Steel Plant
C. Barakar – Indian Iron and Steel Company ( Kulti )
D. None of the above
38. Which of the following ports have NOT come to relieve the pressure of or to reduce
the congestion of nearby port?
1. Ennore
2. Haldia
3. Kandla
4. Visakhapatnam
Answer choices
A. 4 Only
B. 1 Only
C. 1 & 4 Only
D. None of the Above
39. The shaded states are known for
A. Wheat Production
B. Sugarcane Production
C. Rice Production
D. Oilseeds Production
40. Statement 1: Coastal navigation is somewhat hazardous in the continental margin of
Bay of Bengal
Statement 2: There are a number of shoals, reef and tiny islands in the continental
margin region of Bay of Bengal
A. Statement 1& Statement 2 are correct; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
B. Statement 1 & Statement 2 are correct; But, Statement 2 is not-correct explanation for
Statement 1
C. Statement 2 is Correct; But not Statement 1
D. Statement 1 & Statement 2 both are not correct
41. The principle/s behind running magnetically levitated superfast trains is/are
A. Superconductivity and Ferromagnetism
B. Superconductivity and Paramagnetism
C. Superconductivity and Diamagnetism
D. Ferromagnetism Only
42. On the following different types of electromagnetic waves which is/are NOT possible
to detect through photographic film
1. Infra-red
2. Ultraviolet
3. Microwave
4. Gamma rays
Answer choices
A. None of the above
B. 3 only
C. 4 Only
D. 1, 2 & 4 Only
43. A step-up transformer changes
A. Low-voltage into a high-voltage with violation of the law of conservation of energy
B. Low-voltage into a high-voltage without violation of the law of conservation of energy
C. High-voltage into a low-voltage with violation of the law of conservation of energy
D. High-voltage into a low-voltage without violation of the law of conservation of energy
44. There is a reduction in the divergence of beam substantially in the LASER lights. This is
because of
1. Wavelength of each packet is almost the same
2. Wavelength of each packet is largely different
3. Average length of the packet of waves is much larger
4. Average length of the packet of waves is much smaller
Answer choices
A. I & III Only
B. II & IV Only
C. IV Only
D. I & IV Only
45. The reasonable mechanism to explain how migratory birds determine direction
A. Birds contain ferromagnetic material to detect earth’s magnetic field
B. It is by electromagnetic induction
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
46. Western Disturbance originates over the
A. Mediterranean Sea
B. Caspian Sea
C. Black Sea
D. All the above
47. In India, Easterly Waves affects
A. Southern peninsular region
B. Northern Western region
C. Western Himalayas
D. Eastern Himalayas
48. Indian Meteorological Department – IMD issues Long Range Forecast for
1. Southwest Monsoon rainfall
2. Southwest Monsoon onset date for Kerala
3. Northeast Monsoon Rainfall
4. Winter precipitation over Northwest India
Answer choices
A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
B. 1 & 2 Only
C. 1, 2 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3 Only
49. Statement 1: The flow of deep layer current is opposite to the surface layer current in
the oceans
Statement 2: The deeper water is deflected by the Coriolis Effect
Statement 3: Deeper layers of water move more slowly than the surface layers
A. Statement 1, 2 & 3 are correct; Statements 2 & 3 are required to explain Statement 1
B. Statement 1 & 2 are correct; But, Statement 3 is not-correct; and Statement 2 alone is an
explanation for Statement 1
C. Statement 2 & 3 are Correct; But not Statement 1
D. Statement 1 & 2 are correct; Statement 3 is not-correct; But statement 2 is not an
explanation for Statement 1
50. From the point of view of storm surge vulnerability potential which of the following
coastal regions are classified as VERY HIGH RISK ZONES?
1. Between Paradip and Balasore in Orissa
2. Andhra coast between Bapatla and Kakinada
3. Tamilnadu coast between Pamban and Nagapattinam
4. Gujarat along the west coast of India
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 3 & 4 Only
D. 1 & 4 Only
Question 51 to 75
51. Consider the following statements about Extremists of India’s freedom movement –
Which are CORRECT?
1. Demanded independence
2. Extolled the India’s pre-British past
3. Were counterpart to movements like Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna Mission
4. Used Western techniques largely in the struggle
Answer choices
A. All the above
B. 1, 2 & 3 Only
C. 2, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2 & 4
52. Who played an important role in Lucknow Pact of 1916, Nehru Report of 1927 and
India’s Constitution?
A. P. Sivaswami Iyer
B. T.B. Sapru
C. M.R. Jayakar
D. R.P. Paranjpye
53. Consider the following statements about Home Rule movement- Which is/are
CORRECT?
1. It carried agitational politics to many new regions like Madras Presidency, Sind and United
Provinces
2. It provoked Non-brahmans of western and southern India and they opposed high castes
domination in this movement
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None of the above
54. ICS was a covenanted civil service because
1. Its members entered into covenants with the East India Company
2. Its members entered into covenants with the Secretary of State in Council
3. Its members entered into covenants with the Governor-General of India
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 1 & 2 Only
C. 3 Only
D. 1 & 3 Only
55. Indian national movement has provided an inspiration to
1. Nationalist movements in other Asian colonies
2. Political and social reform movements in the democracies of the West
3. Nationalist movements in African colonies
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 &3 Only
C. 1 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
56. Consider the following items of the 11th schedule- Art 243 G of the Indian Constitution
– Which is NOT correct?
A. Audit and non-formal education
B. Libraries
C. Regulation of slaughter houses
D. Non-conventional energy resources
57. Amendment by Special Majority and Ratification by States – which of the following
items required it?
1. The extent of the executive power of the Union and the States
2. Administration and control of Scheduled areas and Scheduled Tribes
3. The Supreme and the High Courts
4. Representation of States in Parliament
Answer choices
A. 2 Only
B. 1, 2 &3 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. All the above
58. Which Committee was held by G.V. Mavalankar – ‘Custodian of the duties of
Parliament’?
A. Committee on Subordinate Legislation
B. Committee on Government Assurances
C. Committee on Privileges
D. Committee on Petitions
59. The article/s related to parliamentary privileges for Houses of Parliament, its
members and Committees
1. Article 105
2. Article 122
3. Article 19
4. Article 194
Answer choices
A. 1 & 4 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1 & 2 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3 only
60. Consider the following statements about the Parliamentary Forums – Which is/are
CORRECT?
1. Each Parliamentary Forum, except one, consists of not more than 31 members excluding the
Speaker of Lok Sabha, who is the ex officio President
2. Each Parliamentary Forum has 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the
Rajya Sabha
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None of the above
61. The factors constraining growth in manufacturing sector include
A. High rate of interest & Low domestic and external demand
B. Infrastructure bottlenecks & High rate of interest
C. Infrastructure bottlenecks
D. Both A & C
62. Match
Concept Related process/Institution
1. Private placements a) Public-Private Partnerships
2. Income distance b) Finance Commission
3. Least Present Value of Revenue c) Capital Market
4. Baltic Dry Index d) Merchandise trade as well as shipping services
Answer choices
Code 1 2 3 4
A. a b c d
B. c b a d
C. c d a b
D. a d b c
63. One of the targets of this year’s medium term fiscal policy statement in 2017-18 is
A. Elimination of Effective Revenue Deficit
B. Elimination of Revenue Deficit
C. Elimination of Fiscal Deficit
D. Elimination of Primary Deficit
64. Consider the following statements about the current economic situation – Which is
wrong?
A. Non-tax revenue has failed as one of the important components of government resources,
in the present phase of fiscal consolidation
B. The resource base of the Centre will be constrained following the implementation of the FFC
C. Easing of international prices of crude oil provided the much needed opportunity to
introduce some reforms in fuel prices
D. Dividend from banks to GoI would increase relatively faster due to the coupled effect of
increase in profit and increase in GoI stake in public sector banks
65. Recently, India is among the leading exporters of agricultural products, with a trade
surplus. In relation to that which of the following statements are TRUE?
1. Rice accounts for the bulk of exports, followed by cotton and fishery products
2. India has become one of the top bovine meat exporters
3. Exports of Protein meal are rising
Answer choices
A. I, II and III
B. II & III Only
C. I Only
D. None of the above
66. Statement 1: Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act is much broader
than the scope of the Essential Commodities Act
Statement 2: It empowers the central and state governments concurrently to control
production, supply and distribution of certain commodities, including pricing, stock-
holding and the period for which the stocks can be kept and to impose duties
A. Statement 1& 2 are correct; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
B. Statement 1 & 2 are correct; But, Statement 2 is not-correct explanation for Statement 1
C. Statement 1 is Correct; But not Statement 2
D. Statement 1 & 2 both are not correct
67. Indian economy’s present success has been attributed to
A. Its proper utilization of “natural” comparative advantage – Unskilled and low-skilled labor
B. Its proper utilization of “natural” comparative advantage – Natural resources
C. Its proper utilization of “natural” comparative advantage – Geography (Location)
D. None of the above
68. Chinese investment in railways dwarfs that in India. This is because
1. Joint ventures i.e. of the government with provincial authorities
2. Major users such as coal mines are also a party in investments
3. Allowed to issue debt and borrow from the market
Answer choices
A. 1 & 2 Only
B. 2 &3 Only
C. 1 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2 & 3
69. Financial repression for the Indian banking system on the liability side has arisen
from
1. Households’ financial savings
2. Statutory liquidity ratio (SLR)
3. Inflation
4. Priority sector lending (PSL)
Answer choices
A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
B. 1 & 3 Only
C. 2 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2 & 4 Only
70. Flaws in existing Public-Private Partnerships – Which is NOT correct?
A. Existing contracts focus more on fiscal benefits than on efficient service provision
B. If a bureaucrat restructures a project, there are no rewards
C. The default revenue stream is directly collected user charges
D. Combining construction and maintenance responsibilities
71. An Act amending the Constitution is not ‘law’ this was upheld in the
A. Golaknath Case after 24th Amendment Act
B. Golaknath Case before 24th Amendment Act
C. Keshvananda Bharati Case after 24th Amendment Act
D. Keshvananda Bharati Case before 24th Amendment Act
72. Which is/are true about Habeas Corpus?
1. Supreme Court can issue only against State in cases of violation of fundamental rights
2. High Court can issue only against private individuals in cases of fundamental rights
Answer choices
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 1 & 2
D. None of the above
73. The administrator of a UT enjoys powers of promulgating ordinances under
A. Article 239AB
B. Article 239B
C. Article 123
D. No such provision in the constitution
74. The elaborate procedure for follow-up of the recommendations of financial
committees by way of ‘Action Taken Reports’ is
A. Derived from British system
B. Derived from Canadian system
C. Indian innovation
D. Both A & B
75. Estimates relating to expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund – Which is/are
TRUE?
1. Not submitted to vote of Parliament
2. Submitted to vote of Parliament
3. Discussion is not barred
4. Discussion is barred
Answer choices
A. 1 & 4 Only
B. 1 & 3 Only
C. 2 Only
D. 2 & 3 Only
Question 76 to 100
76. Folk drama – State/Region – Which are matched?
1. Ankiya Nat – Maharashtra
2. Tamasha – Assam
3. Yatra – Braj
4. Ras-lila – Bengal
Answer choices
A. All the above
B. 1 & 3 Only
C. 2 & 4 Only
D. None of the above
77. The musical instruments used in the South Indian music ensemble include
1. Vina/Veena
2. Mridangam
3. Sarod
4. Ghatam
Answer choices
A. 1, 2 & 3 Only
B. 2, 3 & 4 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2 & 4 Only
78. Saura-Tribe is mentioned as ‘Savaras’ in Ramayana and Mahabharata and they are
known for paintings. They are part of
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Chattisgarh
79. Arrange chronologically the following issues on the basis of legal measures taken for
women’s welfare
1. Indecent Representation of Women
2. Dowry Prohibition
3. The Immoral Traffic prevention
4. Protection of women from Domestic Violence
Answer choices
A. 3-1-2-4
B. 3-2-1-4
C. 2-3-1-4
D. 2-1-3-4
80. National level Finance and Development Corporation is NOT available for
1. Scheduled Castes
2. Backward Classes
3. Women
4. Handicapped
Answer choices
A. 4 Only
B. 1, 2 & 3 Only
C. 3 Only
D. 3 & 4 Only
81. Consider the following statements about the School Education – Which are CORRECT?
1. In private schools learning levels across the country have improved but, public schools are
lagging behind
2. Enrolment in private schools increased in rural areas
3. Improvement in drinking water facility, girls toilets and libraries in schools
4. Same classroom are used for different classes
Answer choices
A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
B. 2, 3 & 4 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2 & 4 only
82. The poor skill levels among India’s workforce is attributed to
1. Dearth of a formal vocational education framework
2. Wide variation in quality of education
3. High school dropout rates
4. Negative perception towards skilling
Answer choices
A. 1, 2 & 3 Only
B. 2, 3 & 4 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. All the above
83. In India gender inequality is reflecting in
1. Contraception
2. Child sex ratio
3. Implementation of laws
4. Child mortality
Answer choices
A. 1, 2 & 3 Only
B. 2, 3 & 4 Only
C. 1, 2 & 4 Only
D. All the above
84. On the following states which has less requirement to pursue simultaneously in areas
like education, health (including reproductive health), gender issues, and employment
generation
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. None of the above
85. In each column identify the WRONG service/s
1. URGENT NEED TO INCREASE by India 2. India is BETTER in
a. Shipping fleet a. Offshore services & Start-ups
b. International Tourist Arrivals b. University–industry collaboration on R&D
c. Ship breaking & Ship recycling units c. Engineering consultancy
d. Patents filing d. Affordable housing
Answer choices
A. 1-c, 2-d
B. 1-c, 2-b & d
C. 1-c & d, 2-d
D. 1-c & d, 2-b & d
86. Consider the following statements about the ‘non-Gandhian’ methods of struggle for
independence
1. They had taken help from the enemies of British Government
2. They transformed Indian soldiers of British Army to freedom fighters
3. Congress Mahasabha passed resolutions to offer homage to their heroism and sacrifice
4. It started as revolutionist tradition and culminated in military expedition
Which are TRUE?
A. 1, 2 & 3 Only
B. 1 & 4 Only
C. 1, 3 & 4 Only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
87. “I differ from you as the South Pole differs from the North Pole, but if I had a dozen
dedicated youths like you with me, I could have changed the history of India long ago.”
These words are by
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
D. Bhagat Singh
88. Who stressed NIBRITTI and KARMAYOGA in Gitarahashya during the freedom
struggle?
A. Rajagopalachari
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Satyamurthi
D. Swami Vivekananda
89. Swadhesi movement leaders were committed to which of the following activities?
1. Educational development
2. Rural development
3. Insurance enterprises
4. Garments production
Answer choices
A. 1, 2 & 3 Only
B. 2, 3 & 4 Only
C. 1 & 2 Only
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
90. Match
PATRIOTIC ACT FREEDOM FIGHTER
a. Assassination of William Hutt Curzon Wyllie 1. Kalpana Dutta
b. Delhi Conspiracy Case 2. Ramprasad Bismil
c. Mastermind behind Kakori Conspiracy 3. Bhai Balmukund
d. Task to attack European Club 4. Madan Lal Dhingra
Answer choices
Code 1 2 3 4
A. a b c d
B. d c a b
C. d c b a
D. a b d c
91. The key concept/s of Darwinian Theory of Evolution is/are
A. Branching descent
B. Natural selection
C. Both A& B
D. None of the above
92. Which of the following political parties had NOT been occupant of the office of the
Prime Minister of India?
1. Congress
2. Janata Party
3. Bharatiya Janata Party
4. Janata Dal
Answer choices
A. 2 &4 Only
B. 2 Only
C. 4 Only
D. None of the above
93. The Leader of the Opposition in the Jatiyo Sangshad (the national parliament of
Bangladesh) is
A. Sheikh Hasina
B. Khaleda Zia
C. Rowshan Ershad
D. Abdul Hamid
94. Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant /Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish,
and all its manifestations is banned in India under
A. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
B. The National Security Act, 1980
C. The National Security Act, 1980 & The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
D. Both A & B
95. Which are NOT matched?
1. LIDAR Launcher
2. VIKAS Engine
3. LVM3 Observing/Measuring distance
4. SARAL Small Satellite
Answer choices
A. 1, 2 & 3 Only
B. 2 & 3 Only
C. 1 & 3 Only
D. 1, 2 & 4
96. Which perform the role of biological catalysts and crucial to communication system in
the body?
A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Lipids
D. Nucleic acids
97. Caprolactum is helpful in the production of
A. Bakelite
B. Nylon
C. Polyesters
D. Teflon
98. Consider the following statements about Ethanol – Which is CORRECT?
A. It is known as ‘wood spirit’ as produced by destructive distillation of wood
B. It is obtained commercially by fermentation, the oldest method is from sugars
C. It is highly poisonous in nature and in small quantities can cause blindness and large
quantities cause even death
D. None of the above
99. Match
1. Treatment of lead poisoning a) EDTA
2. Effectively inhibit the growth of tumours b) Platinum
3. Vitamin B12 c) Cobalt
4. The purest form of commercial iron d) Wrought Iron
e) Cast Iron
Answer choices
Code 1 2 3 4
A. c b a d
B. a b c d
C. a b c e
D. c b a e
100. Which one of the following elements has Atomic Number 92?
A. Actinium
B. Thorium
C. Uranium
D. Plutonium
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shwetavery nice paper….GS 2 was superb
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kkYou do know that GS2 doesn’t matter anymore right? You need66/200, so even if you leave half the questions and get rest correctyou will make it. GS1 mattered and it was horrible.
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shweta
yes I know that GS2 was qualifying in nature …but it was anintelligent paper n I don’t think many people will be able toqualify it except ones with mathematical background. theinferences question were quite subjective n I don’t thinkwithout arithmetic one cud be able to cross even 33%.
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civilI thought everyone loved this paper. Mrunal rocked!! Atleast 3-4 straightfrom the budget/survey video!!
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SourabhSo what will be our goldilocks zone…
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@sakKitne correct bna liye shweta ji ?
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shwetaI never reconcile my answers…I know it sounds hilarious butdats wat I do. m satisfied n believe in moving forward.
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gaurav hoodaexactly….mrunal devastated the economy forte again
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AarzooAll the best to everyone who has exam!!is there anyone who dont have exam and preparing? There used to be aforum for discussions of mrunal site only! I cnt find that now.
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jimmy
lots of negatives…
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Ryan SinghLot easier than previous paper. Someone who keeps track of newspaperreligiously is bound to score well. Cut-off to be anywhere around 95.Thankyou Mrunal Sir and Rajtanil Madam for the concept clearity ineconomics and geography You guys rock!!
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ASPIRANTFRNDS WHAT CAN BE THE EXPECTED CUT OFF?
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mausamhow was the paper doston? what were your experience after the battle??
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A MFriends what should be the cutoff for paper I (General category)??
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ASPIRANT
ASPIRANTI AM GETTING AROUND 108 MARKS IN GS1. WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OFGETTING QUALIFIED?
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Gaurav Mishra60 waale ka kyaa banega??
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adarshthombremera score 43….koi chance bhaiyo?
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D-GoelYes, you do have a chance… “NO” Chance !
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Ghayal Sher
Do we need books for next attempt?? Btw who will buy those 2nd handbook? Coaching Factory ka kya hoga??
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SUNITAyes paper is lot easier than previous…and Mrunal bhai Thank you…Economy is just wow Bhai… Thank you
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RomanovMy GS paper 1 score approx is coming up around 103-105… Not sure if Ishud start studying for mains or just give up… Anyway this was my firstand last serious attempt… Most probably will not be able to appear nexttime due to age limit reduction back to 30 for gen cat… Any idea aboutthe banned topic – cutoff?
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i think ramanov you should prepare for mains with full effort, firstof all it was gs paper not csat, it is very unlikely that cutoff will beover 100, another reason is that upsc is ultimate boss of answerkey who know you score more, than dont waste your time in anykind of confusion, best of luck
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TMrunalnair was right.Sometimes questions from economics are like “insulting ourintelligence”.;-)
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TMrunal sir was right.Sometimes questions from economics are like “insulting ourintelligence”.;-)
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ChetanKitne question attempt kiye hai aap log..?
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Bhulakad Bhaimera to bas 62 aa raha hi . bas maine to plane kar liya hi kal hi sarikittabe 2nd hand book market me sell kar dunga . bahott ho gaya ! ab noany preparation. i have wasted alott of my precious time
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upsc wale dulhaniya le jayengeNobody can set paper like UPSC wallas!Hence proved!
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SatyaCut off would be around 95 ….. Paper was easy… but most people domistakes in some tricky ones…
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hariI think cut off will be around 105
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harisome are very easy but some are very tricky
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SIDDHARTHAwhat will be cutoff this year
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SatyaCutoff wont go beyond 100 for sure!!
Every one says easy easy easy… but very few can do without doing sillymistakes!!
So keep your hopes up, start reading for mains , discussing cutoff wontincrease or decrease any thing!!
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mekong gangaattempted 96…68 correct and 28 wrong..thanks mrunal gurudev..
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VDT@manishekhar…1 more question wrong!I ticked the other option.Wo 1,3&4 wala.
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