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GENERAL STUDIES

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1. Consider the following statements about RashtriyaMadhayamik Shiksha Abhiyan :

1. It aims for universalization of access toeducation at secondary stage.

2. Aims at achieving gross enrolment ratio of75% for classes of 4th and 5th within 5 years.

3. Provide universal access to secondaryeducation by 2017 and universalization by2020.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

(a) l and 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above

2. Match the following (Table 1. with (Table 2) :

1. Energy 2. Current capacity

(A) Solar 1. 4060 MW

(B) Wind 2. 23.75 GW

(C) Biomass 3. 4.4 GW

(D) Nuclear 4. 5780 MW

A B C D

(a) 4 1 2 3

(b) 1 2 3 4

(c) 3 2 4 1

(d) 2 3 1 4

3. Which among the following are the reasons forthe slow growth pattern in the production of pulses?

1. Substitution of pulses with other crops

2. Shift in pulses cultivation to less productivedrylands.

3. Limited improvement research in pulses.

4. Higher MSP offered to other food crop.

Choose the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:

(a) l and 3 only (b) l, 2 and 3 only


4. Which among the following is/are correct aboutNational Digital Libraiy?

1. It is launched by the Ministry of Informationand Communication technology.

2. NDL will not be a new library- but will be adeftly crafted umbrella over the existing ones

3. It will act as a one stop destination to accesseresources.

Choose the correct option from the codes givenbelow.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only (d) All of the above

5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Central Pollution Control Board wasconstituted under the Environment(Protection) Act, 1986.

2. It is entrusted with the powers and functionsunder the Air (Prevention and Control of(Pollution) Act, 1981.

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

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. Consider the statements with respect to GlobalGreen House Gas emissions by sectors:

1. Agriculture contributes more GHG emissionas compared to manufacturing andconstruction sector.

2. Land-use change and forestry contributesmore GHG emission as compared toagriculture.

Choose the correct answer from the codes givenbelow :

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

7. Consider the following statements:

1. Vocational training falls under Union list ofthe 7th schedule of constitution.

2. In the National Skill DevelopmentCorporation, the Industry stake holding toGovernment stakeholding is in the ratio of49:51.

Choose the correct option from below?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both (d) None

8. Government under the Smart City programendeavours to include which of the followingschemes:

1. AMRUT,

2. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM),

3. National Heritage City Development andAugmentation Yojana (HRIDAY),

4. Digital India,

5. Housing for All in cities


(a) 1,3,4 and 5 (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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(c) (d)

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A.

B.

C.

D.

A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(MSP)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(NDL)

NDL

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(CPCB)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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9. Consider the statements about National Missionfor Sustainable Habitat.

1. The National Mission for Sustainable Habitatfocuses on greater use of hybrid vehicles andmore usage of public transport.

2. National Mission for Sustainable Habitat isone of the missions approved under theNational Action Plan on Climate Change.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above?

10. Consider the following statements about Jainism;1. Jainism condemned the varna system &

denied the supremacy of the Vedas.2. Jainism recognized the existence of gods but

placed them lower than jina.Which of the above statements are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

11. Consider the following statements about theDeoband Movement:1. It was founded by Maulana Hussain Ahmed2. It provided a liberal interpretation of the

Quran.Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 or 2

12. Which of the following cities of Delhi are notmatched correctly with their respective founders?1. Jahanpanah - Feroz Shah Tughlaq2. Dinpanah- Humayun3. Tughlabad - Muhammad Bin Tughlaq4. Shahjehanabad - Shah-JahanChoose the right answer from the code givenbelow?(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

13. Which of the following are classical languages ofIndia?1. Tamil 2. Kannada3. Gujarati 4. OdiaChoose the correct answer from the followinggiven code:(a) 1, 2 and 3 only(b) 1, 3 and 4 only(c) 1, 2 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

14. Gandhola Buddhist Monastery is situated in ......?(a) Andhra Pradesh(b) Himachal Pradesh(c) Arunachal Pradesh(d) Jammu and Kashmir

15. Graphene, diamond and graphite are togethercalled(a) Allotropes (b) Isomers(c) Isomorphs (d) Isotopes

16. Consider the following statements regardingNatural Gas.1. Natural gas is a mixture of gases containing

Butane and Propane.2. Natural gas is a fossil fuel used as a source

of energy for heating, cooking, and electricitygeneration.

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

17. Consider the following statements regardingTransformers.It is used to:1. Convert low AC Voltage into High AC

Voltage2. Convert High AC Voltage into Low AC

Voltage3. Convert Direct current to Alternating current4. Regulate the fluctuation of voltage.Which of the statements given above is/are correct(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 2 only

18. Tides occur in the oceans and seasdue to whichamong the following?1. Gravitational Force of the sun2. Gravitational Force of the moon3. Centrifugal Force of the earthSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

19. Consider the following statements regardingISRO's AdityaLl Mission.1. Aditya-Ll is a spacecraft whose mission is

to study the Jupiter.

2. This will be the first space mission in theworld to be placed at Lagrangian point L 1.

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Ac Ac

Ac Ac

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

LI

L1

L1

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Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 Nor 2

20. Consider the following statements regarding theemblem oflndia.1. The emblem of India is an adaptation of the

Lion Capital ofAshoka at Sanchi.2. The emblem forms a part of the official

letterhead of the Government of India andappears on all Indian currency as well.

3. The usage of the emblem is regulated andrestricted under State Emblem oflndia(Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005.

Which among the above statements is/are true?(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All the above?

21. Consider the following statements regardingBharatnatyam Dance.1. Bharatanatyam is considered to be over 2000

years old.2. Several texts beginning with Bharata Muni's

Natya Shastra provide information on thisdance form.

3. The AbhinayaDarpana by Nandikesvara isone of the main sources of the technique andgrammar of body movement.

4. On the gopurams of the Chidambaramtemple, one can see a series of Bharatnatyamposes.

Which among the above statements is/are true?(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only(c) l and 3 only (d) All the above

22. Consider the following statements regarding theKathakali dance form1. Kathakali is a popular dance form in

Karnataka2. It is considered to be of comparatively recent

origin.3. Kathakali's evolution was influenced by other

art forms including MohiniyattomWhich among the above statements is/are true?(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All the above

23. Consider the following statements regardingKathak Dance.1. Kathak was started as an oral tradition.

2. Its form today contains the influence of the"Bhakti" movement

Which among the above statements is/are true?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the above

24. Consider the following statements regarding LaiHaraoba festival.1. Lai Haraoba is the traditional festival of

Manipur.2. There are six major types of Lai Haraoba3. The themes of each of them are significantly

differentWhich among the above statements is/are true?(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above

25. Consider the following statement regardingKoodiyattam.1. Koodiyattam is a form of traditional theatre

performed in the state of Kerala, India.2. The art is performed in the Malayalam

language in temples.3. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a

Masterpiece of the Oral and IntangibleHeritage of Humanity.

Which among the following statements are true?(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only 3 only(c) l, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above

26. Which of the following statements regardingFinancial Emergency are correct?1. Constitution specifies no maximum time limit

of the duration for Financial Emergency.2. Financial Emergency must be approved by

both Houses of Parliament with specialmajority.

Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 both (d) Neither 1 nor 2

27. Which of the following types of UrbanGovernments are established by StateGovernment?1. Municipality2. Notified Area Committee3. Port TrustSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3(c) 2 and 3 (d) l, 2 and 3

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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28. Which of the following is true about GramNyayalyas according to Gram NyayalayasAct,2008?1. Gram Nyayalayas to have only civil

jurisdiction.2. Both State and Central Government can add

items in the schedule which can be decidedby Gram Nyayalayas.


29. Which of the following were the recommendationsof the LM Singhavi Committee on "Revitalizationof the Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracyand Development"?1. Constitutional status to PRIs2. NyayaPanchayats for a cluster of Villages3. Judicial Tribunals to adjudicate controversies

about elections to PanchayatsSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) l and 2 (b) l and 3(c) 2 and 3 (d) l, 2 and 3

30. Which of the following statements are correct?1. The decision of Collegium is binding on

President.2. The decision of Collegium cannot be

challenged in High Court.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 both (d) Neither 1 nor 2

31. Consider the following statement regardingKuchipudi dance1. The dance form is accompanied by

Hindustani Music2. Kuchipudi is the name of a village in the

Krishna district ofAndhra Pradesh.3. Dharavu is the concluding part of the actWhich among the following statements are true?(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above

32. Consider the the following statements related withthe Sattriya dance.1. Sattriya dance is based on mythological origin.2. The art form is heavily influenced by

Shaivism.3. The dance form is presented only by males.

Which among the following statements are true?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the above

33. Consider the the following statements related withthe Mohiniyattam Dance.1. Mohiniyattam is considered as a dance form

which has recent origin2. References of Mohiniyattam can be found

in the texts Vyavaharamala MazhamagalamNarayanan Namputiri

3. The dance form belongs to Lasya styleWhich among the following statements are true?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above

34. Consider the following statements regarding'Gatka'

1. It commonly refers to the N orth Eastern Indianmartial arts.

2. Its creation is attributed to the god Shiva and hisdevotees.

3. The traditional training hall for gatka is the akhara.Which among the following statements are true?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above

35. Consider the following statements regarding rockpaintings in India1. First discovery of rock paintings were made

in India2. In prehistoric paintings man was represented

in stick like forms3. Shading was practised in cave paintings in

India to give three dimensional effectWhich among the following statements are true(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All the above

36. If Aadhaar Bill would have been presented asFinance Bill type A, which of the followingstatements would have hold true?1. It could have been introduced only in

LokSabha.2. A joint sitting could have been called to

resolve the deadlock.3. President can either given his assent or

rejected the bill, but cannot returned the bill.

Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

A

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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37. Which of the following committees consists ofmembers from both the Houses?1. Committee on Welfare of SC/ST2. Committee on Privileges3. Ethics CommitteeSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2(c) 3 only (d) land 3

38. Which of the following statements regarding VicePresident are correct?1. He can act as President only for a maximum

period of 6 months.2. He can be removed from the office on the

grounds of proved misbehavior andincapacity.

3. Resolution for his removal must be passedby special majority in Rajya Sabha and thenagreed by LokSabha.

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

39. Consider the following statements regarding theCommercial Courts, Commercial Division andCommercial Appellate Division of High CourtsAct, 20151. Commercial divisions and Commercial

appellate divisions will be constituted in allHigh Courts.

2. Appointment of judges to the Commercialappellate divisions will be done by the ChiefJustice of the High Court.

Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 both (d) Neither 1 nor 2

40. Which of the following statements regardingPresident are correct?1. He can be impeached for "violation of the

Constitution".2. Nominated members do not participate in the

impeachment process3. President submits his resignation to Chief

Justice of India.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only(c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only?

41. Consider the following statements regarding Chhaudance.1. Chhau dance is a genre of Indian tribal

martial dance which is popular in the Indianstates of Odisha, Jharkhand and WestBengal.

2. The Chhau dance is mainly performed duringregional festivals, especially the spring festivalof Chaitra

Which among the above statement(s)is/are true ?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

42. Consider the following statements regarding sealsof Ancient Indian period1. Majority of the seals were made from

terracotta.2. Predominantly the seals were used for

commercial purpose.Which among the above statement(s) is/are true?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

43. Consider the following statements regarding thecave paintings in India1. Bhimbetaka - Madhya Pradesh2. The Ajanta Caves - Maharashtra3. Sittanavasal - Karnataka4. Badami cave - Tamil NaduWhich among the above options is/are correctlymatched?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only

44. Consider the following statements regarding thetraditional theatre forms.1. Bhand Pather is the traditional theatre form

of Rajasthan.2. Bhavai is the traditional theatre form of

Madhya Pradesh.Which among the above statement(s) is/are true?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 (d) none of the above

45. Consider the following statements regarding themusical instruments1. The Kamaicha is a bowed lute played by the

manganiars of west Rajasthan.2. Santoor is a very popular musical instrument

in Kashmir.Which among the above statement(s) is/are true?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

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(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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46. Consider the following statements regarding theregional music in India1. Daskathia is a form of ballad singing

prevalent in Odisha2. Burrakatha is a highly dramatic form of ballad

of Andhra PradeshWhich among the above statement(s) is/are true?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

47. Which of the following are the features of theParliamentary Democracy?1. Balance between popular participation and

elite rule2. Responsibility of government to the elected

representative and not to the public3. Parliamentarians are designated the

responsibility of thinking and acting on behalfof people.

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

48. Which of the following are the characteristics ofFirst Past the Post System?1. In this minorities are likely to remain

unrepresented.2. It generates proportionality between the

votes cast and seats won.3. It generally leads to a two party system and

stable government.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) 1 only (b) l and 3(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

49. Which of the following statements are correct?1. Centralized Public Grievance Redress and

Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) isimplemented by Directorate of PublicGrievances in Cabinet Secretariat.

2. Department of Administrative Reform andPublic Grievance is under PMO.


50. Which of the conditions lead to recognition of aparty as a national party?

1. If it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha at ageneral election and these candidates areelected from four states.

2. If it is recognized as a state party in fourstates

Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 both (d) Neither 1 nor 2?

51. Match the following (Table 1)with (Table 2) :Organisations CausesA. Aravippuram 1. For the religious rights

Movement of the depressed classesB. Nadar 2. Against social bias

MovementC. Justice party 3. Promotion of ancient

movement religion and philosophiesof the east

D. Theosophical 4. Against domination ofsociety Brahmins in Government

service and educationSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.

A B C D(a) 4 1 2 3(b) 4 3 2 1(c) 4 2 4 1(d) 1 2 4 3

52. Identify the committee/commission based on itsfollowing significant aspects :1. It was appointed by Lord Ripon to review

education policy of the British Governmentin India

2. It stressed that Government should payspecial attention for the extension andimprovement of primary education.

Choose the correct option from below?(a) Fraser commission (1902)(b) Simon commission (1927)(c) Sadler commission (1917-19)(d) Hunter Commission (1882-83)

53. Which among the following East India Companyacts for the first time introduced Dual System ofGovernment by the company and by aParliamentary board of directors:(a) Regulating Act 1773(b) Pitt's India Act 1784(c) Charter Act of 1813(d) Charter Act of 1833

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(FPTP)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(CPGRAMS)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

I II

I II

A.

B.

C.

D.

A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

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54. Consider the following statements aboutTheosophical society:

1. It was founded in London, England in 1875

2. The society practised 'occultism'.

3. The theosophical society helped the Indianrevolutionaries.




55. Which of the following events occurred under theGovernor Generalship of Warren Hastings:

1. The Treaty of Salbai

2. Codification of Hindu and Muslim Laws

3. Bengal White mutiny



(c) l only (d) All of the above

56. Which of the following statements regardingspecial provisions for SCs and STs are correct?

1. Fundamental Right under art 19 can berestricted on the grounds of protection ofinterests of STs.

2. President is required to appoint a commissionto report on the welfare of STs in the statesevery ten years.

3. In2012, Commission under the ChairmanshipofDilip Singh Bhuria was appointed to reporton the welfare of STs.



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

57. Which of the following statements regarding CivilServices are correct?

1. Members of All India Services hold officeduring the pleasure of President.

2. The Constitutional provisions in part XIV,related to All India Services don't apply toJammu and Kashmir.

3. UPSC is consulted in disciplinary mattersrelated to All India Services.


(a) 1 and 2 (b) l and 3

(c) 3 only (d) l, 2 and 3

58. Which of the following pairs are correctlymatched?

1. Local Governments : Residuary List

2. Social and Economic : Concurrent List

3. Administration of Justice : Union List


(a) l only (b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3

59. Which of the following statements regarding anti-defection law are correct?

1. Anti-defection law is not applicable onnominated members after six months of hisnomination.

2. Merger and split of the political parties isexempted from the act.



(c) 1 and 2 both (d) Neither 1 nor 2

60. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Supreme Court in Raj Narain vs State of UPheld that Right to Information is a fundamentalRight.

2. Right to Information Act was based on HDShourie Committee recommendations.




61. The Project Sunrise launched by the governmentoflndia is

(a) A program to boost the growth of Teaindustry in North-Eastern states.

(b) Aprogram for prevention of AIDS in theNorthEastern states.

(c) A program to improve the railway networksand connectivity in the North-East.

(d) A program to improve the inland waterwaysin the North-East.

62. The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves

(a) Surface tension of ink

(b) Diffusion through blotting

(c) Siphoning action

(d) Capillary action

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

UPSC

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b) (Diffuse)

(c)

(d)

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63. The Giant MetrevvaveRadio Telescope(GMRT),the world's most powerful radiotelescope in itsrange is situated at

(a) Theni, Tamil Nadu

(b) Kolkata, WB

(c) Leh, J&K

(d) Pune, Maharashtra

64. It is easier to pull an object rather than push itbecause-

(a) Rolling friction is less than sliding friction

(b) The normal force increases while pushingleading to more friction.

(c) The normal force decreases while pushingleading to more friction.

(d) When pulling, gravity aids the user but whilepushing gravity acts against the user.

65. Internet of Things (IoT) refers to

(a) Using cloud computing to access dataremotely.

(b) Using artificial intelligence to replace humantasks by machines.

(c) Wearable gadgets that create a virtual/augmented reality.

(d) Connecting and communicating with physicalobjects using internet.

66. Which of the following is true about CAG?

1. He complies and maintains the accounts ofboth state and central government.

2. He audits the accounts of local bodies onrequest from President or Governor.

3. He also prepares audit report on PublicUndertakings


(a) l and 2 (b) l and 3

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

67. Which of the following is true about Central ChiefInformation Commission (CIC) and otherInformation Commissioners?

1. The salary allowances and service conditionsof the CIC and other commissioners aresimilar to Chief Election Commissioner andof other commissioners.

2. The members are eligible for reappointment.

3. CIC submits annual report to the President.


(a) 1 only (b) l and 2

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

68. Which of the following statements regardingdistribution of executive powers between theCenter and state are correct?

1. Executive power with respect to ConcurrentLegislation rests with States.

2. Center can give direction to states fordrawing up and executing specified schemesfor the welfare of SCs and STs.




69. Which of the following is true about Lokpal?

1. At most 50% members will be from SC / ST/ OBC / Minorities and women.

2. A person less than 45 years of age is ineligiblefrom being Chairperson of Lokpal.

3. A minister, nominated by Prime Minister ispart of the 5 member selection Committee.


(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3

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

70. Which of the following statements regardingprovisions of PES A Act are correct?

1. Gram Sabha consists of all the persons above18 years of age.

2. Seats of Chairpersons of Panchayats at alllevels shall be reserved for the ScheduledTribes




71. Which of the following is true about AttorneyGeneral?

1. He represents Government in PresidentialReference to Supreme Court under Art. 143.

2. He enjoys all the privileges and immunitiesenjoyed by a member of Parliament.

3. He is debarred from private legal practiceduring his tenure as Attorney General.

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(GMRT)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

CAG

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(CIC)

CIC

CIC

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

SC/ST/OBC

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

PESA

STs

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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

72. What led to the failure of Simla conference in1945?

(a) Non participation of Hindu Mahasabha andall India depressed classes association

(b) Muslim League's objection to the participationof the unionist party of Punjab in theconference

(c) Muslim league's insistence that it alone hadthe right to nominate Muslim's in theexecutive Council

(d) The opposition of congress to the veto powerof governor general

73. Consider the following:

1. Rejection of the demand for a full-fledgedPakistan

2. Placing the existing provincial assemblies into4 groups

3. A constituent assembly to be elected by theprovincial assemblies by proportionalrepresentation

4. Residual powers vested with the centre

Which of the above provisions were made underthe Cabinet Mission Plan ?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

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

74. One of the main reasons for the rise and growthof the Indian national movement was thegrievances of several classes against the British.Which of the following sections were anexception?

1. Peasants and artisans

2. Native rulers and landlords

3. Middle classes

4. Industrialists

5. Moneylenders


(a) 2 and 4 (b) 3 and 5 only


75. Which among the following are the women poetsof Bhakti tradition?

1. Ghosha 2. Lpamudra

3. Brahmavadini

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All the above

76. Consider the following statements regardingsangam Literature

1. Sangam literature is primarily secular, dealingwith everyday themes.

2. The Tolkapiyam is a work on the grammarof the Tamil language.

Which among the above statement(s) is/are true?



77. Consider the following statements regardingmaterials used in Indus valley Civilisation and theirlocations

1. Nageshwar and Balakot - Sources of shell.

2. Shortughai - Source of lapis lazuli

3. Lothal - Sources of carnelian

Which among the above are correctly matched?


(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All the above

78. Consider the following statements about CivilServices in India.

1. By an Act of Parliament in 1853appointments to I.C.S were made openthrough competitive exam.

2. After that act, examination for I.C.S wasconducted in London as well as in India.

Which of the above statements are correct?


(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) neither 1 nor 2?

79. Which of the following was not a demand of DelhiManifesto?

(a) The purpose of Round Table conferenceshould be to formulate a scheme forimplementation of the dominion status.

(b) Immediate set up of Constituent assembly

(c) The Congress should Have majorityrepresentation at the Round TableConference.

(d) Amnesty and general policy of conciliation.

80. The Deccan Riots Commission was set upconcerned With :

(a) Indebtedness of Peasants

(b) Lack of Law and Order in the Deccan

(c) Problems with Ryotwari system

(d) Communal riots in the Deccan

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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81. Consider the following pairs

Navigation System Developed By

1. Beidou - China

2. GPS - USA

3. Galileo - Russia

4. GLONASS - European Union

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctlymatched

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only


82. "Chitosan" which was recently in news,considerthe following statements

1. It is a semiconductor device used in wirelesstelecommunication to enhance the signalstrength.

2. Chitosan can be used in water processingengineering as a part of a filtration process.

3. Chitosan is used in bandages and otherHeamostatic (blood clotting) Agents.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?


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

83. Consider the following statements regardingGPSAided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAG AN)system (GAGAN).

1. GAGAN was jointly developed by the ISROand DRDO for the advancement of airnavigation.

2. The sole purpose of Gagan system is toprovide navigational support for Pilots andAir traffic control units for efficient flightmanagement and guidance for missilemanagement system.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct


(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 Nor 2

84. Lead, ingested or inhaled, is a health hazard. Afterthe addition of lead to petrol has been banned, whatstill are the sources of lead poisoning?

1. PVC plastic

2. Pens and pencils

3. Paints

4. Hair oils and cosmetics

Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow:

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

(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

85. Neem cake can be used in which among thefollowing applications:

1. Insecticide 2. Organic Manure

3. Soil Treatment

Choose the correct option :


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

86. The Muslims in India started the Khilafatmovement in 1919 for-

1. Retaining Khilafat's control over the Muslimsacred places

2. Ensuring sufficient territories under theTurkish Empire

3. Showing solidarity with anti-british forces

4. The cause of freedom from british rule


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 2 and 4 only

87. Which among the following was/were the featuresof Ryotwari system:

1. Collection of revenue directly from thepeasants

2. Provision for periodical revision of landrevenue once in 30 years

3. Transfer of Property rights from peasants tothe zamindars




88. Which among the following newspapers/journalswas not published by Raja Ram Mohun Roy?

(a) Sambad Kaumadi

(b) East Indian

(c) Mirat-ul-Akbar

(d) Bengal Gazette?

89. Consider the following about Aryabhatta ResearchInstitute of Observational Sciences.

1. It is subsidiary of Indian Space ResearchOrganisation.

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GPS 2. USA

(GlONASS)4.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(Chitosan)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

GPS

ISRO DRDO

GAGAN

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

PVC

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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2. It operates India's largest telescope inDevasthal.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?



90. Mirage occurs due to

(a) Presence of water in the atmosphere.

(b) Unequal heating of different parts of theatmosphere.

(c) Sun's rays being vertically above the earth.

(d) Light getting reflected on the dust/smallparticles in the air.

91. Consider the following statements regarding Coltan

1. It is industrially known as tentalite.

2. It is a black metallic ore from which Niobiumand Tantalum are extracted.

3. It is used in electronic devices and productionof mobile phones.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


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

92. Consider the following statements regardingAspirin.

1. Aspirin is chemically Acetyl Salicylic acid.

2. It is a solid compound.

3. It is an antipyretic and analgesic agent.



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

93. The users of DTH (Direct To Home) Televisionface disruption during rainy days. In the light ofthis, analyse the following statements.

1. During rainy days radio wave signals areweakened by rain.

2. When a radio wave strikes a rain droplet, itsenergy is partially or wholly converted in toheat energy and is absorbed by the raindroplet

3. The rain droplets also disperse radio wavesby changing their initial direction

4. This can be overcome by using large antennas

Select the correct statements from the codes givenbelow?

(a) l, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above

94. The KAYAKALP scheme by the Gol is

(a) A project for Integration of Homoeopathy/Yoga with National Programme forPrevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes,Cardiovascular Diseases & Stroke(NPCDCS)

(b) An initiative to give awards to public healthfacilities that demonstrate high levels ofcleanliness, hygiene.

(c) An e-governance initiative Jhat sends healthinformation and vaccination schedules topregnant mothers through mobile.

(d) A programme to immunise more than 89 lakhchildren who are either unvaccinated orpartially vaccinated from most commondeadly diseases.

95. Consider the following statements about poliovaccines:

1. An oral polio vaccine (OPV) protects onlythe person to whom the vaccination isadministered and does not spread to thosearound him via water supply, food anddrinking water.

2. An inactivated polio vaccine (IPV),administered via injection, may spread thevaccine to those around the person as wellthrough water supply, food and drinkingwater, protecting them.

3. Oral polio vaccine (OPV) can in rarecircumstances cause polio to the personreceiving the vaccine while an inactivatedpolio vaccine (IPV) cannot.

4. There have been no new cases of poliocaused by the wild polio virus (WP V) in ndiasince 2012 but Vaccine derive polio virus(VDPV) has not been fully eradicated in India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4

(b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

96. Identify the personality based on the followingstatements:

1. He was the principal of Sanskrit College,Calcutta.

2. He dug up old vedic scriptures and provedthat yedic texts sanctioned widowremarriage.

3. Due to his relentless efforts for womenempowerment.

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(OPV)

(IPV)

(OPV)

(IPV)

(WIV)

(VDPV)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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(a) Swami Vivekananda

(b) M.G Ranade

(c) Raja Ram Mohun Roy

(d) IshwarchandraVidyasagar?

97. Consider the following options regarding CarnaticWars.

List 1 List 2

1. First Carnatic War 1. Ended by Treaty ofAixLa Chapelle

2. Second Carnatic 2. Ended by Treaty of

War Pondicherry

3. Third Carnatic War 3. Ended by Treaty of

Paris

Which of the above are correctly matched?


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

98. Arrange these historical events in correctsequence beginning from the earliest.

1. RowlattAct

2. Simon Commission

3. Partition of Bengal

4. Morley-Minto reforms

(a) 4-3-2-1 (b) 4-1-2-3

(c) 4-3-2-1 (c) 3-4-1-2

99. Which of the following metals is matched correctlywith the minerals ?

1. Magnetite - Manganese

2. Malachite - Copper.

3. Cassiterite-Tin.




100. Consider the following statements

1. Rusting of iron becomes faster at highertemperature

2. Sugar dissolves faster at higher temperature

Which of the following statements are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2

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(b)

(c)

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C.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(a) (b)

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(c) (d)

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A, B, C D

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

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