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1. The Earth’s shape is such that it is flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator. This is because of 1. Rotational motion of the Earth 2. Tidal force 3. Greater insolation received over the

equator Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Consider the following statements: 1. Inversion of temperature takes place in

hills and mountains due to air drainage.

2. During inversion of temperature, air rises resulting in precipitation.

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

3. When the winds blow from all sides to the central low in a clockwise direction, then this phenomenon is known as (a) Anti-cyclones of Northern hemisphere (b) Temperate cyclone of northern

hemisphere (c) Tropical cyclones of southern

hemisphere (d) Both (a) and (c)

4. The sun is directly overhead at noon on 22nd December at (a) the equator (b) tropic of Cancer (c) tropic of Capricorn (d) Antarctic circle

5. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Airmass Source region (a) Continental

Polar : Siberia

(b) Maritime Polar : Norwegian Sea (c) Continental

Tropic : Sahara

(d) Maritime Tropic : Bering Sea

6. Consider the following statements: 1. The International Monetary and

Financial Committee (IMFC) along with the Development Committee (DC) advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board of Governors.

2. The DC is a ministerial-level forum of the World Bank Group and the IMF.


7. Consider the following statements regarding the 4 GST bills passed by the Parliament i.e. Central GST Bill, Integrated GST Bill, GST Compensation Bill, and the Union Territory GST Bill, 2017: 1. Central GST Act and Integrated GST Act

are automatically applicable to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

2. Union Territory GST bill is applicable only to those Union Territories which have legislatures.


8. The Inclusive Growth and Development Report is published by (a) World Economic Forum (b) UN Development Programme (c) International Monetary Fund (d) World Bank

9. Which of the following indices follow the same base year? 1. Wholesale Price Index 2. Consumer Price Index 3. Index of Industrial Production Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

10. Which of the following statement regarding ‘data exclusivity’ sometimes seen in the news, is not correct? (a) It prevents drug regulators from

referring to or relying on data submitted by an originator company relating to a drug’s safety and efficacy while approving bioequivalent versions of the same drug

(b) The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) does not mandate data exclusivity

(c) Data exclusivity would prevent market entry of generic versions of the drug

(d) India is the only country that so far adopted the data exclusivity provisions as part of its intellectual property policy

11. Which of the following rights are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution? 1. Right to Education 2. Right to Information 3. Right to Property 4. Consumer rights Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


12. Consider the following with regard to Habeas Corpus Writ: 1. It is issued by the Courts to prevent

arbitrary detention. 2. It can be issued against both public

authorities and individuals. 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

13. Which of the following bodies ensure effective financial accountability of Council of Ministers to the Parliament? 1. Comptroller and Auditor General 2. Finance Commission 3. Public Accounts Committee 4. Estimates Committee Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

14. Consider the following statements: 1. A national emergency can only be

declared on ground of breakdown of constitutional machinery.

2. A national emergency must be approved within six months by both houses of the parliament with special majority.

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

15. Consider the following with regard to Anti-defection law: 1. The law is applicable only to elected

members of the house who belongs to any recognized political parties.

2. The members of Parliament are not obliged to vote according to the whip issued by political parties according to this law.

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

16. With reference to Red Panda, consider the following statements: 1. It is a mammal found in Eastern

Himalayas. 2. It survives by grazing only on bamboo

forest. 3. It is given legal protection under

Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

17. India has signed an MoU under the International Cooperation on Brahmaputra and Sutlej rivers with (a) Nepal (b) Pakistan (c) China (d) Bangladesh

18. Consider the following pairs: Wetlands State 1. Chilika Lake : Orissa 2. Keoladeo Ghana

National Park : Manipur

3. Kolleru Lake : Andhra Pradesh

4. Wular Lake : Punjab Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

19. With reference to the transpiration, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Transpiration is the evaporation of

water into the atmosphere from the leaves.

2. The rate of transpiration increases with decreasing humidity.

3. The rate of transpiration decreases with decreasing light intensity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

20. Which one of the following term describes the process of using microbes to treat areas of land or sea that have been contaminated by pesticides, oil or solvents? (a) Ammonification (b) Bioremediation (c) Eutrophication (d) Nitrification

21. Consider the following statements: 1. Kandukuri Veeresalingam opposed the

formation of INC. 2. He admired Raja Ram Mohan Roy but

condemned Brahma Samaj. 3. He crusaded for women upliftment but

was silent over widow remarriage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) None of the above

22. With reference to the rule of Viceroys in British India, consider the following statements: 1. John Lawrence adopted Masterly

Inactive Policy due to the severe blow in Anglo Maratha war.


2. The Coronation Durbar of King George V was held at Delhi during the viceroyalty of Lord Chelmsford.

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

23. Which of the following statement/ statements is/are correct about Buddhist Sangha? 1. Rules made for the Buddhist sangha

were written down in a book called the Sutta Pitaka.

2. Those who joined the sangha included brahmins, kshatriyas, merchants, labourers, barbers, courtesans and slaves.

3. Persons who were in the service of the King or an individual, or who were in debt have no bar to become a member of Sangha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

24. Which one of the following statement is not correct about the Arthasasthra? (a) The Arthasasthra deals with the

training of the King, and appointment of his ministers

(b) The Arthasasthra describes types of battle arrays and modes of fighting

(c) The Arthasasthra is silent over the distribution of state taxation system

(d) Arthasasthra emphasized on the importance of a network of runners, informers, and spies

25. Consider the following statements: 1. The announcement of the ‘Communal

Award’ by Ramsay was an outcome of the Poona Pact.

2. The Government of India Act of 1935 was enacted, during the viceroyalty of Lord Wellington.


26. ‘Hand-in-Hand 2016’, recently seen in the news, is a joint military exercise between India and (a) U.S.A (b) China (c) Bangladesh (d) Russia

27. Consider the following pairs: Vitamin Deficiency Disease 1. Vitamin A : Pernicious anemia

2. Vitamin D : scurvy 3. Vitamin K : xerophthalmia Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

28. Consider the following pairs: Mission Space agency 1. Gaia : CNSA 2. OSIRIS-REx : ESA 3. Roseta : JAXA 4. Magnetospheric

Multiscale Mission : NASA

5. Aditya L1 : ISRO Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 4 and 5 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

29. With reference to ‘RESOURCESAT-2A’, recently seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was launched by PSLV-C35. 2. It is an earth observation satellite. 3. It was launched from Sriharikota. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

30. With reference to ‘stem cells’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It can be used in therapeutic cloning. 2. It can be used in reproductive cloning. 3. It can be used for creating organs. 4. It can be derived from adult only. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only

31. Which of the following is/are the main characteristic / characteristics of equatorial climate? (a) Rain in winter season (b) Uniform temperature throughout the

year (c) Convectional rainfall (d) Both (b) and (c)

32. In our solar system, Terrestrial planets are quite different from Jovian planets. This can be attributed to which of the following? 1. The solar wind was most intense near

the sun. 2. Lower gravity of terrestrial planets

couldn’t hold the escaping gases. 3. Terrestrial planets were formed 1 billion

years after the formation of Jovian planets.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.


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

33. Consider the following statements: Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), a highly potent greenhouse gas which was introduced as an alternative for Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), is used 1. as aerosol propellants 2. in air-conditioning and refrigeration 3. as solvent 4. in the production of foams Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

34. Which one of the following islands is not a part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands? (a) Smith Island (b) Bangaram Island (c) Avis Island (d) Long Island

35. With reference to ‘continental drift’ theory suggested by Alfred Wegener, which of the following caused the movement responsible for the drifting of continents? 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Gravitational attraction of the Moon

and the Sun 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

36. The lowering of repo rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to (a) decrease in inflation in the economy (b) decrease in investment expenditure in

the economy (c) increase in the liquidity in the economy (d) mobilization of more deposits by the

banks

37. Which one of the following statement regarding cess is not correct? (a) It is levied only by Union government (b) It is levied for specific purposes. (c) It is a tax on tax. (d) It is levied on goods as well as services

38. With reference to the sovereign credit rating, consider the following statements: 1. Sovereign Credit rating is determined

by World Bank. 2. India’s sovereign credit rating is just

above junk bond status (BBB-). 3. Sovereign credit rating helps the

domestic companies to get the overseas funds at the competitive rates.

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

39. With reference to Balance of payments, which of the following constitutes the invisibles account? 1. Foreign Loans 2. Foreign investment 3. Investment income 4. Private Transfers Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only

40. Majority of not less than two-third of the total strength of the House is required for 1. The removal of Supreme Court Judge 2. The removal of the Vice-President 3. The impeachment of the President Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

41. Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to National Human Rights Commission? (a) It can take up cases suo moto. (b) It does not have jurisdiction in Jammu

and Kashmir. (c) It submit its annual report to the

Parliament. (d) Its recommendations are not binding on

the Government.

42. Consider the following with regard to the language policy of India: 1. Both Hindi and English texts are

equally authoritative in all laws. 2. The Constitution provides that all

proceedings in the Supreme Court shall be in English.


43. Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age to contest in

Panchayat election is 18. 2. In case a panchayat is dissolved before

its tenure, the election needs to be conducted within six months of its dissolution.


44. The concept of ‘sustainable development’ can be derived from the provisions of 1. Fundamental duties 2. Fundamental rights 3. Directive principles of state policy


Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

45. Consider the following statements: 1. Narmada and Tapi rivers flows between

Satpura and Vindhya ranges 2. Luni river is lost in the marshy land of

the Rann of Kuchch 3. Mahi river flows cutting twice through

the Tropic of Cancer Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

46. India is a signatory to Ramsar Convention. Ramsar Convention is related to conservation and wise use of (a) Water birds (b) Desert Vegetation (c) Forest lands (d) Wetlands

47. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity conservation may be in situ

as well as ex situ. 2. Biodiversity is highest in the tropics

and decreases to the poles. 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

48. Which of the following emits methane, produced by methanogens? 1. Anaerobic sludge 2. Rumen of Cattle 3. Aerobic environment 4. Excreta of cattle Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

49. With reference to the cactus, a plant lives in hot and dry habitats, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They uses Crassulacean acid

metabolism in photosynthesis process. 2. Their leaves are reduced to spines to

reduce water loss. 3. The stem of cactus does the

photosynthesis. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

50. Consider the following statements about Rig Vedic polity:

1. During Rig Vedic period, the monarchial states existed.

2. The king was the real owner of revenue lands and he imposed taxes.

3. Tribal assemblies existed and they were powerful.

4. The king was elected by the tribal assemblies.

Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

51. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Sufi saints? 1. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was the

founder of Chishti Order of Sufism in the India.

2. Qutub Minar is named after Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki who was the disciple of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.


52. Consider the following statements about ‘Kabir’, the Bhakti saint: 1. Sakhi Granth, Anurag Sagar are

compositions of Kabir. 2. Kabir justified formal worships such as

Namaz, or bathing in rivers. 3. He was the most radical disciple of

Ramananda. 4. He advocated perfect equality of

shudras and brahmins. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

53. Consider the following statements about Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab: 1. He belongs to Sikh misl-confederacy

called Sukerchaika. 2. He set up modern foundries to

manufacture cannon at Lahore. 3. He recruited only Sikhas in his army

and formed it on western lines. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

54. Consider the following statements: 1. Sajibu Cheiraoba is the lunar new year

festival of the people of the Sanamahism religion.

2. Saga Dawa, a Buddhist festivals of Himachal Pradesh, commemorates the birth, enlightment and death of Buddha.



55. Consider the following statements: 1. Bee wax is used in pharmaceutical and

cosmetic industry. 2. Bee venom is used for treatment of

arthritis, rheumatic and pains. 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

56. Consider the following: 1. Mulberry 2. Oak Tasar 3. Muga 4. Raspberry Which of these are commercially traded varieties of natural silk? (a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4

57. With reference to objectives of ‘Blue Revolution’ (Neel Kranti Mission), consider the following statements: 1. To fully tap the total fish potential of

the country both in the inland and the marine sector and triple the production by 2020.

2. To double the export earnings by 2020 with focus on benefits flow to the fishers and fish farmers.


58. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) comes under the administrative control of (a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and

Public Distribution (b) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (c) Ministry of Food Processing Industries (d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

59. Which of the following statements regarding ‘Carbon Offsetting Scheme for International Aviation’ is/are correct?

1. It suggests a single global market-based measure to address CO2 emissions from international aviation.

2. Under the scheme aircraft operators will be required to purchase emission units, for the growth in CO2 emissions covered by the scheme.

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

60. Consider the following statements: 1. The Bay of Fundy of Nova Scotia has

the largest tidal range in the world. 2. In Southampton, along the southern

coast of England, tides occur four times a day.

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

61. Which of the following countries lie entirely south of the Tropic of Capricorn? 1. Brazil 2. Swaziland 3. Uruguay 4. New Zealand Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only

62. Major hot deserts of the world are mainly seen in a zone of (a) low level wind convergence with

cyclonic activity (b) low level wind convergence with

ascending convective currents (c) low level wind divergence and

anticyclonic activity (d) none of the above

63. Consider the following pairs: Classification of

Himalayas Feature

1. Himachal Himalayas

: Fast flowing rivers

2. Kashmir Himalayas

: Dal lake

3. Sikkim Himalayas

: Duar formations

4. Arunachal Himalayas

: Dun formations

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4

64. Which of the following is/are the conditions suggested by the Election Commission of India to recognize a party as a National Party? 1. It has to win a minimum of two per cent

of the seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different States.

2. The party is recognised as a 'state level party' in four or more States.

3. In General Elections, the party must manage to win four per cent of the votes and win at least six Lok Sabha seats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


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

65. Article 142 of the Indian Constitution provides discretionary powers to the Supreme Court to ensure complete justice. In which of the following incidents, the Supreme Court has invoked this Article while pronouncing the judgments? 1. Awarding compensation for Bhopal Gas

tragedy victims. 2. Invalidating National Judicial

Appointment Commission Act. 3. The ban on the sale of alcohol along

highways. 4. Cancellation of discriminatory coal

block allocation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

66. Consider the following statements with regard to the office of Parliamentary Secretary: 1. They are appointed by the Speaker of

the Legislative Assembly to organize the smooth functioning of the Assembly.

2. Parliamentary Secretaries will have access to all official files and documents.


67. Consider the following statements with regard to Article 370: 1. The power of the Parliament to make

laws for Jammu and Kashmir is limited to foreign affairs and defence only.

2. Article 370 cannot be repealed since it forms the basic structure of the constitution.


68. Memorandum of Procedure, often heard in the context of Indian Judiciary, is (a) the mechanism to clear the backlog of

pending cases (b) the procedure to be followed in the

appointment of judges (c) the rules followed in transfers of Judges (d) the procedure followed in filing Public

Interest Litigation

69. Consider the following pairs: Protected areas well known for 1. Manas : One Horned

Rhinoceros

2. Ranthambhore : Tiger 3. Periyar : Elephant Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

70. With reference to the natural vegetation of India, consider the following statements: 1. Deodar is a coniferous tree found in

Himalaya. 2. Shola forests are found mainly on the

upper reaches of Himalaya. 3. Teak and Sal are found in the moist

deciduous forest. 4. 90% of the total area of mangrove forest

in India is mainly concentrated in Gujarat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

71. Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Ganga? 1. Sharada 2. Mahananda 3. Teesta 4. Son Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 only

72. With reference to the Energy resources of India, consider the following statements: 1. There is no potential shale gas reserve

in India. 2. Most of the coal and the ferrous group

of minerals in India occur in the peninsula, south of the Vindhyas.


73. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Governmental organisation in

India for wildlife research. 2. They are trying to conserve the nature

through scientific based research, education and Public awareness.

3. It is the Partner of BirdLife International in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


74. With reference to the “Pabna Movement”, consider the following statements: 1. It was a violent protest in which the

peasants made armed attacks on the Zamindars.

2. Zamindars enhanced rents beyond legal limits through a variety of cesses.

3. The peasants of Pabna region had launched no-revenue campaigns.

4. They got support from Intellectuals like Bankim Chandra Chettarji, RC Dutt, Surendranath Banerjee.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

75. With reference to the formation of Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: 1. Congress Socialist Party, or (CSP), was

a left-wing group within the Congress. 2. It was founded in 1934 with Jawahar

Lal Nehru as President and Subhash Chandra Bose as general secretary.

3. It advocated decentralized socialism in which a substantial share in the economic power among co-operatives, trade unions, independent farmers, and local authorities is guaranteed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

76. Consider the following pairs: 1. Dickie bird plan : Lord Wavell 2. Cripps Mission : Maulana Azad 3. C R Formula : Madan Mohan

Malaviya 4. August Offer : Lord Linlithgow Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 2 and 4 only

77. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battle fought in India? (a) Ist Carnatic war – Battle of Ambur - 3rd

Anglo-Maratha war- Battle of Buxar (b) Battle of Buxar - 3rd Anglo-Maratha war

- Battle of Ambur - Ist Carnatic war (c) Ist Carnatic war – Battle of Ambur -

Battle of Buxar - 3rd Anglo-Maratha war

(d) Battle of Buxar -3rd Anglo-Maratha war- Ist Carnatic war - Battle of Ambur

78. With reference to the “Main demands of Moderates”, consider the following statements:

1. The expansion and reform of the Legislative councils.

2. Proportional representation of Hindus, Muslims, depressed communities in the Legislative councils.

3. Reduction of Military Expenditure. Select the correct answer using the coded given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

79. With reference to ‘Brexit’, consider the following statements: 1. Brexit refers to the United Kingdom's

withdrawal from the European Union. 2. Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon gives

the country leaving European Union four years to negotiate an exit deal.

3. Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon gives any European Union member the right to quit unilaterally.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

80. With reference to ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’, consider the following statements: 1. It is part of the Belt and Road Initiative

proposed by the Chinese government. 2. CPEC aims to build an economic

corridor running from Kashgar, Xinjiang, to Pakistan’s Gwadar Port.


81. With reference to ‘South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation’ (SAARC); consider the following statements: 1. Mauritius and Myanmar are members

of SAARC. 2. Nepal was the last to join the SAARC

grouping. 3. According to SAARC charter, decisions

at all levels shall be taken on the basis of unanimity.


82. Consider the following pairs: Islands sometimes mentioned in the news

Located in

1. Chagos Islands : Indian Ocean 2. Marshall Islands : Atlantic Ocean 3. Diaoyu Islands : Arctic Ocean


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

83. ‘MERCOSUR’ is a regional economic organisation sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of (a) North America (b) West Asia (c) Central Asia (d) South America

84. Which of the following Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? 1. Right against being compelled to be

witness against oneself 2. Recognition for Associations 3. Free and Compulsory Education 4. Right to vote Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

85. With reference to the Global Tiger Forum (GTF), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an international non-governmental

organization. 2. They are providing leadership

throughout the world in order to safeguard the survival of the Tiger, its prey and the habitat.

3. GTF is giving membership for members from the Tiger range countries only.


86. Consider the following statements: 1. Mahad satyagraha was organised to

demand job reservations for Dalits. 2. It was directed towards asserting

separate electorate for depressed classes.

3. It was directed towards opening up access to community water tanks that had been barred to Dalits.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (b) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

87. The Sarvatobhadrika image of 4 Jinas standing back to back belongs to (a) Sarnath school of art (b) Mathura school of art (c) Amaravati school of art (d) Gandhara school of art

88. Which one of the following is not correct about Woods Despatch?

(a) It is considered as the “Magna Carta of English Education in India

(b) It repudiated the downward filtration theory

(c) It laid stress on female education and vocational education

(d) It recommended English as the medium of instruction at all levels

89. The term ‘Ransomware’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to (a) advertising-supported software (b) next generation e-ticketing system

developed by IRCTC (c) a type of malicious software designed to

block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid

(d) Infrared Search and Track mechanism used in combat aircrafts

90. With reference to ‘NIKSHAY’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statement is/are correct? 1. It is an android emergency application,

which can send a distress call or emergency message to a specified contact or group in an emergency situation faced by a woman or any other individual in general.

2. It was developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC).


91. In the context of Digital India initiatives, the term ‘OpenForge’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to (a) Government of India's platform for open

collaborative development of e-governance applications

(b) a scheme that aims to reduce diversion and eliminate duplicate or bogus LPG connections

(c) a campaign for achieving universal accessibility that enables people with disabilities to gain access for equal opportunity

(d) an online volunteering platform for interested citizens who want to contribute to the success of Digital India program

92. Regarding ‘eSAMPARK’ sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an e-Governance initiative for the

rural sector providing comprehensive software solution attempting automation of Gram Panchayat functions.


2. The platform is used for sharing informational and public service messages.


93. With reference to ‘HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017’, consider the following statements: 1. The Bill seeks to prevent the spread and

control of HIV in the country. 2. The Bill makes anti-retroviral therapy a

legal right of HIV/AIDS patient. 3. The Bill does not safeguard the property

rights of HIV positive people. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

94. Which of the following is not a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)? (a) Promotion of Free Trade as a strategic

tool for sustainable development (b) Ensure inclusive and quality education

for all and promote lifelong learning (c) Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and

sustainable (d) Take urgent action to combat climate

change and its impacts

95. Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana’, a scheme of the Government? (a) Providing skill training for the rural

youth who are poor and provide them with jobs

(b) Providing all-weather road connectivity to all eligible unconnected habitations

(c) Providing accessible, affordable and quality health care to the rural population

(d) Providing round the clock power to rural households and adequate power to agricultural consumers

96. Regarding ‘Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana’, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It aims to provide social security during

old age and protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above.

2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme.

3. The scheme will be implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

97. With reference to ‘Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN)’, consider the following statements: 1. It is aimed at facilitating / stimulating

regional air connectivity by making it affordable.

2. It is only intended to revive under-served airports of the country.

3. Under this scheme, the entire seats available in the flight will be capped at Rs. 2,500 per hour’s flight.


98. ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’’, has been launched for (a) providing continuous power supply to

rural India (b) providing all-weather road connectivity

to all eligible unconnected habitations (c) spreading digital literacy among six

crore households of rural belt (d) strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and

providing skill development

99. With reference to Smart Cities Mission, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to develop and upgrade living

conditions and infrastructure in selected 500 cities across the country.

2. It aims to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local development and harnessing technology as a means to create smart outcomes for citizens.

3. The programme is using the 'Challenge' or competition method to select cities.


100. With reference to ‘BrahMos Missile’, often seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The BrahMos ballistic missile is a joint

venture between Russia and India. 2. The missile operates on ‘fire and forget’

principle. 3. The missile has flight range of up to

1000 km. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

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