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Note 1 : Answer of Each of the Q. is given just

after Next Question to Give you time to solve

each Question on your own with no quick

temptation to cheat as well to check your Answer

Quickly.

Note 2: For Each Question try to refer your

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Q.1 Consider the Following statements :

1. Any enlargement in the powers of the

Supreme Court would require a special

agreement between the Centre and

States i.e the nod of the Parliament as

well as that of a majority of the state

legislatures.

2.

The Supreme Court is the finalinterpreter of the Constitution and the

Parliament cannot reverse these

interpretations by a constitutional

amendment or a legal enactment.

Which of these is/are true ?

a)

Only 1

b) Only 2

c)

Bothd) None of the Above

Q.2 Consider the following statements about

the writs issued by the Supreme Court and

high court.

1. ‘Habeas Corpus ‘cannot be issued

against private individuals.

2. ‘Prohibition’ can be issued only against

judicial or quasi-judicial authorities.

3.

‘Mandamus’ can be issued againstprivate entities also .

Which of these is/are NOT CORRECT ?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 2 only .

Ans 1: B


marine snow -

1. This is abundantly found only in Photic

zone.

2.

Primary food source of phytoplankton.

3. Significant means of energy transfer in

vertical water column.

Which of the statement is/are CORRECT

a) 1 and 2only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) All of the Above.

Ans 2:C

Q.4 Match the following offshore island with

the nearest water body ?

A. Aliabet (1) Ganga Mouth

B. Sri Harikota (2) Pulicate Lake

C. Parikud (3) Narmda Mouth

D. Sagar (4) Chilka Lake

a) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

b) A-3, B -2, C-4,D-1

c)

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

d) A- 2, B-4, C-1, D-1

Ans 3: B

Q.5 Which of the following in the constitution

contains provisions which together

mandate for the overall welfare of

backward section of the society ?

1.

Directive Principle of state Policy.

2.

Fundamental Rights .

3. Preamble

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 only


Ans 4 : B

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Q.6 Which among the Following is/are

INCORRECT about plate tectonics process

related features ?

1. Lake Victoria was created due to

Tectonic shift in Rift Valley of Africa.

2. Rocky & Andes mountain range are born

out of same type of convergent

boundaries process..

3. Divergent boundary under ocean create

ridge while under continental plate

creates rift valley..

4. Mid Atlantic oceanic ridge is in zig-zig

shape but mimics the edges of Africa &

South American continent.

a) 1 & 3 only

b) 2 & 4 only

c)

4 only

d) 1 & 2 only

Ans 5 : D

Q.7 Even though the DPSP is non-justiciable , it

carries a lot of moral authority . Consider

the following statements?

1. Parliament can not make any law that is

inconsistent with the DPSP.

2. Parliament cannot make any law that is

based on any principle outside that of

DPSP.

3. The Supreme Court can review laws in

the backdrop of DPSP and allow them

even if they violate some specific

fundamental rights.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 3 only

Ans 6 : D


Election commission of India is/are

CORRECT.

1. It conducts local body election also .

2. Decides which constituencies to be

reserved for SC/ST. .

3. It can stop transfer of officials related to

election duty.

4. Chief Election Commissioner doesn’t

have more power then other Election

Commissioner.

a) 1 ,3 and 4 only

b) 3, and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only


Ans 7 : D

Q.9 Hyperandrogenism causes any player unfit

for contesting in game , what does it do ?

1. Decrease in testosterone level.

2. Increase in testosterone level.

3. Increase in estrogene level

4. Increase in both testosterone and

estrogen levels.

Ans 8 : B

Q.10 Which among the following

statement is/are CORRECT about Fiscal

Deficit?

1. Salaries of Constitutional bodies are

planned expenditure.

2.

Fiscal Deficit is always higher thanBudgetary deficit.

3. Fiscal deficit can not be financed

through external borrowing.

a) 2 & 3 only

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Ans 9 : B

Q.11 Which of the following free radicals

responsible for destroying OZONE layer is

mostly natural origin.

1. Hydroxyl radical.

2. Nitric oxide radical.

3.

Atomic chlorine ion

4. Atomic bromine ion.

a) 3 & 4 only

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 4 only

d) 1 only

Ans 10 : A

Q.12 Consider the following statements?

1.

Anti-oxidants are necessary for the body

to prevent damage to body cells and

tissue.

2. Free radicals are not produced in

human body.

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

Ans 11 : B

Q.13 What is ‘Red Tide’ ?

a) Algal Bloom in water bodies.

b) High tide levels threatening local

populations which is also an indication

of a nearby tsunami.

c) The phenomenon where Moon turns

reddish brown and tides are usually

higher than normal.

d) None of the Above.

Ans 12 : A

Q.14 Which of the following functions

may be performed by wetlands?

1. Nutrient recycling.

2. Flood miitgation

3. Buffer Shorelines against erosion.

4. Filteration of sediments.

5. Stabilization of local climtes.

a) 1,2 3 and 5 only

b) 1,3 and 5 only

c) 2 and 4 only


Ans 13 : A

Q.15 Bay of Bengal shows low salinity of

warer as compared to Arabian Sea due to ?

1. Huge influx of freshwater in Bay of

Bengal.

2. High evaporation in Arabina sea as

compared t Bay of Bengal.

3. Ow influx of Fresh water in Arabian sea.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only


Ans 14: D

Q.16 Polar Vortex is a ?

a)

Persistent , large scale cyclone thatcircles either of the planet’s

geographical poles.

b) Persistent large scale ocean current in

either of earth’s geographical poles.

c) Higher atmospheric jet streams over the

polar regions.

d) None of the Above.

Ans 15 : D

Q.17 Which of the following forces can be

said to be responsible in Geomorphism?

1. Radioactivity inside the earth.

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a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only


Ans 16 : A

Q.18 Consider the following statements?

1. Godavari River makes almost half of the

state boundary between Telengana and

Andhra Pradesh..

2. Chhattisgarh is surrounded by Six state

but not touching Bihar and Telengana. .

3. Total area of India Covered with

mountain is more than the hill Area..

4.

Khadar is the Area which is never

flooded by rivers while Banger is

flooded each year

Which of the statements given above

is/are INCORRECT?.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 4 only

c) 2 and 3 only


Ans 17 : D

Q.19 In a particular State legislative assembly ,

there are 400 elected MLAs. There are 4 Rajya

Sabha vacancies from the state. What is the

minimum number of votes one needs to secure

to be elected as one of the three Rajya Sabha

members ?

a)

201b) 81

c) 112

d) 101

Ans 18 : D

Q. 20Person holding an overseas citizenship of

India (OCI) can:

1. Contest in Vidhan Sabha elections.

2. Buy agricultural land

3. Get admission in NRI-quota seat in an Indian

university.

a. Only 1 and 2

b. Only 2 and 3

c. Only 3

d. None of them

Ans 19 : C

Q. 21 Consider the following statements.

1. Chhok is dance by kashmiri Hindus which is

performed in honour of goddess shiva bhagavati.

2. It's performed in both temples and sufi centres

as a symbol of secularism.

Find the Correct Statements from the followingchoice:-

A. 1 is correct

B. 2 is correct

C. Both are correct

4. None of them

Ans 20 : C

Q.22 Which among the following is INCORRECT?

1 .A Non Member of parliament can be appointed

as a minister .

2.. parliament has limited power falls under

Doctrine of Basic Structure.

3. Amendment of preamble requires Simple

Majority.

4. Constituent Assembly stated Preamble as a part

of Constitution.a) 1 and 4 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) All of the Above

d) None of the Above

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Q. 23 Consider the Following statements relating to

estimation of National income :

1. Foreigners working in Indian Embassies are

normal residents of India.

2. Foreigners working in the office of WHO , WB ,

UNO etc located in India are not normal residents

of India.

3. Indians working in Foreign embassies in India are

note normal residents of India.

Which of the Statements given above is/are

Correct ?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1,2 and 3 only

Ans 22 : D

Q.24 which of the following is true from the

following options:-1. The president has the veto power over to

prevent decision for bill from hasty and ill

considered manner.

2. Qualified veto power is not vested with Indian

president.

3. Suspensive veto is exercised with respect to the

govt bills when the cabinet resigns.

4. When the bill is returned by president in the

house by message of reconsideration it does not

require any majority in the house to pass the bill in

either of the house.

A. 1and 2

B. 2, 3 and 4

C. 3 and 4

D.1 and 4

Ans 23 : C

Q. 25 Which among the Following Statement is/are

INCORRECT.

1. Indian official Calender is based on Lunar

calender .

2. Vikram Samwat was founded by king

Chandragupta Vikramaditya.

3. Makar Sankranti is the only Indian festival based

on Solar Calender.

4. Navroj is mark as a Iranian new Year celebration.

a) 1, 2 and 3 onlyb) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only


Ans 24 : A , pocket veto & simple majority ;

Q. 26 Consider the following with respect to

Western Ghat and rainfall pattern

along it

1. Karnataka receives more rainfall than Kerala and

Maharashtra because of

steep slopes and continuous Mountains

2. The mountain topography in Karnataka is

broader than the narrow

topography of the Ghats in Maharashtra and

Kerala.

Select the incorrect statements

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Bothd. None

Ans 25 = D

Q. 27 Addition of iron particle to ocean will result

into:

1. Increase in Marine Biological Productivity.

2. Increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere by

degassing.

3. Decrease in Sea Surface temperature.

Select the correct code:

a. 1and 3 Only

b. 2 and 3 Only

c. All of the above

d. 4 only

Ans 26 : A , There are several reasons for this. First,

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than the narrow topography of the Ghats in

Maharashtra. Due to the greater width of the

mountains, the rain bearing winds have to

necessarily travel a longer distance and have more

time for the drops to coalesce and precipitate as

rainfall, resulting in higher rainfall. In contrast, the

narrow width of the Ghats in Maharashtra allows

the rain-bearing wind to cross over to the leeward

side rapidly before precipitation can occur.

As for Kerala, the Ghats there are in the form of

isolated mountains, where the rain-bearing winds

can easily cross over to the leeward side through

the gaps in between without precipitation

occurring.

Second, the slope of the mountain has a direct

bearing on the possibility of precipitation. This is

borne out by the Ghats of Karnataka where themountains are gently sloping, compared to the

steep slopes of the Ghats in Maharashtra and

Kerala.

The air parcel will retain its energy and speed for a

longer time when the slope is gradual. This will

provide sufficient vertical motion to cloud droplets

to grow by collision–coalescence process and

hence form precipitation.

Third, the gentle slope provides a greater area forsunlight absorption and heating leading to greater

convection when compared with an abrupt slope

i.e. less Ghat area such as that of the Maharashtra

and Kerala Ghats.

Fourth, the continuous mountain range presents a

greater barrier to rainbearing winds than a range

comprising isolated mountains with gaps in

between where the winds can easily pass to the

leeward side. Unlike in the case of Kerala, the

Ghats in Maharashtra and Karnataka are

continuous.

Q. 28 onsider the following statements about

Indian Parliamentary system:

1. If a Censure Motion is passed in the Lok Sabha,

the Council of Ministers must resign.

2. Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of an

Adjournment Motion.

3. Zero Hour allows the members of Parliament to

raise matters without any prior notice.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Ans 27 : A, Addition of iron particles to sea or

ocean results into growth of phytoplankton as they

prefer iron. Phytoplankton role in absorbing carbon

dioxide from atmosphere has been documented in

various research works. Sea surface temperature

will fall as atmosphere will witness decrease in

carbon dioxide in atmosphere. Addition of iron

particles is geo-engineering process. It has been

suggested by many experts to control the menace

of global warming with other ways like artificialtrees, parasol etc.

Q. 29 Which of the statement given below best

describes the reason why countervailing duties are

imposed?

(a) To increase export competitiveness of the

domestic industry.

(b) To discourage imports in some specific sectors

of the domestic industry.

(c) To provide level playing field to the domestic

industry.(d) To provide protection to the infant domestic

industry from foreign competition.

Ans 28 : C , in Question hour matters are raised

with prior notice .

Q. 30 Which among the Following is Incorrectly

Matched ?

a. Morley Minto Reform , 1909 - rights of

discussion and supplementary question

b. GOI Act 1935 – First time Voting Rights extendedto Women in India

c. Indian Council Act , 1892 – Beginning of

Parliamentary system in India.

d. Charter Act 1833 – Indian allowed to take

Administrative post.

Ans 29 : C, The CVD, which is levied to offset the

excise duty imposed on domestic producers, is not

applied on a whole range of imports. It is a well-

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neutrality of incentives between domestic

productionand imports requires that all domestic

indirect taxes also be levied on imports. So, if a

country levies a sales tax,value added tax (VAT), or

excise or GST on domestic sales/production, it

should also be levied on imports.

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Q. 31 The difference between the market

prices and factor cost is equal to

a. Indirect taxes paid

b. Subsidies received

c. Capital consumption

d. Indirect tax paid minus subsidies receivedAns : 30 : B , it was started in montagu

chelmsford Act 1919

Q. 32 The NGT 2010 does not have

jurisdiction to adjudicate cases of the

following acts?

a. Air / water ( Prevention of control &

Pollution) act

b. Environment protection act

c. Public liability insurance act

d. Wildlife protection act

Ans 31 : D

Explanation:

Basically, ‘factor cost’ is the ‘input cost’ the

producer has to incur in the process of

producing

something (such as cost of capital i.e.

interest on loans, raw materials, labour,

rent, power, etc.). This is also termed as

‘factory price’ or ‘production cost/price’.

This is nothing but ‘price’ of the commodityfrom the producer’s side. While the ‘market

prices’ is derived after adding the indirect

taxes to the factor cost of the product, it

means the cost at which the goods reach

the market i.e. showrooms (these are the

Cenvat/central excise and the CST which are

paid by the producers to the Central

government in India).

Ans 32: D

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Q.1 Which among the following nation was not the

party of Minsk 2.0 agreement .

1. USA

2. UK

3. France

4. Germany

5. Poland

a. 4 and 5 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 1, 2 and 5 only

d. 5 only

Q. 2 Which among the following Type of Farming is

not prevalent in INDIA.

a . Intensive Farming

b. Mixed Farming

c. Extensive Farming

d. Commercial Farming.

Ans 1 : C, On Ukraine – Russia Conflict

Q.3 which among the following is NOT the

CORRECT reason for declining trade during Gupta

period.?

a. Production of Silk in traditional trade market .

b. Disruption of traditional market due to Arab

expansion.

c. Failure of domestic industry due to frequent war.

d. inclination towards short distances trade.

Ans 2: C , Large Patch of agriculture farmland is not

available in india .

Q. 4 which among the following can be said

CORRECT about Morle- Minto Reform1909

1. It was introduced to placate Moderators.

2 . it caused the beginning of communalisation in

India.

3. Aimed at establishing parlimentry system in

India.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 only

D All of the above

Ans 3 : C .

Q. 5 which among the following is CORRECT about

Tebhagha Struggle ?

1. Forced cultivation of indigo on 3/20th of thefarmer land.

2. Protest to reduce paying 1/3rd crop to landlords

from one half.

3. Mahatma Gandhi led the protest.

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A. 2 only

B. 1, 3 and 4 only

C. 1 and 4 onlY

D. 1 and 3 only

Ans 4 : C , to confuse Moderators , Communal

representation , more elective member but

majority were still unelected one.

Q.6 which among the following is/are CORRECT

about different fraction of Congress party during

Freedom Struggle?

A. Responsivist fraction was inclined towards mass

struggle based on people response to oppose

British rule.

B. Swarajist fraction was inclined towards

boycotting participation in legislative functioning to

emphasis their demand for complete freedom.

C. ' No changer' aimed at joining legislative

assembly to transform them into arena of political

struggle.

D. None of the above

Ans 5: A. in bengal , in 1945

Q. 7 Which among the following is Correct about

Digital india platform (DIP)

1. Digitization of Doucments

2. Freelancing job opportunities to all Computer

literate Indians.

3. Registration requires Aadhaar ID Card.

4. multi lingual based date entry is allowed.

a. 1 only

b. 1 ,2 and 4 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. All of the above

Ans 6 : D , Read ncert . Responsivist werecommunal groups , cooperated with govt, swarajist

were young section of congress who wants to

disrupt assembly, no changer were gandhian

follower who wants to spread gandhiji way of

struggle to every corner of the country

Q . 8 Which among the following is CORRECT about

organic persistant pollutant 'Lindane'

A. Once widely used in agriculture for insectcontrol.

B. was banned under stockholm convention .

C. Both

D. None

Ans 7 : D

Q. 9 When a constitutional amendment bill isproduced before the President, what are the

options available to him?

1. Withhold the bill

2. Return the bill for reconsideration of the

Parliament

3. End the bill

Choose the correct answer using the codes below.

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b) 2 only

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Ans 8: C

Q. 10 Moderates did not demand to restrict mass

Anti Bengal Partition movement to be only ?

1. Boycott

2. Swedshi

3. passive Resistance

4. Bengal centred only

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 3 and 4 only

D. 3 only

Ans 9 : D

Q. 11 Which alternate pass has been opened by

china for mansarover pilgrimage ?

A. Nathu La

B. Jelep La

C. Lipulekh

D. Shipki la

Ans 10: D

Q.12 The “Directive Principles of State Policy”

denote the ideals that the State should keep in

mind while formulating policies and enacting laws.

These principles are applicable to which of thefollowing organs?

1. Legislative

2. Executive

3. Local authorities

4. Public Sector enterprises (PSUs)

Choose the correct answer using the codes given

below.

a) All of the above

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Ans 11 : A , in Sikkim

Q. 13 Which money is deposited in escrow account

?

A. Money deposited in a Third party account until

the completion of deal.

B. Money deposited in off shore account to evade

taxation.

C. Money pooled by investor for ppp.

D. money GOI gets as a donations and grants from

various sources.

Ans 12 : A , Under Definition of State.

Q.14 which among the following material was used

for currency making in ancient indian Times.

1. Potin

2. lead

3. paper

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b. 2 and 3 only

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Ans 13 : A , linked with Real estate Regulation Act

2015.

Q. 15 which among the following technique is used

to find out history of climate and vegetation ?

a. pollen analysis

b. plant residue

c. Both

d. None

Ans14 : A ( Old NCERT)

Q. 16 Which among the following can be the

fundamental cause for the decline of patliputra?

a. Trade Failure

b. Absence of coin.

c. practice of feudalism.

d. outside invasion

Ans 15 : C

Q. 17 which among the following constitutionalmechanism is NOT CORRECT.

a. Vice president practically doesn't have a fixed

tenure.

b. None of the majority provisions in Constitution

stop legislative member to remain abstain during

voting .

c. Vice President of India is not a member of Rajyasabha , so in case of equality of votes , he is not

allowed to cast his vote unlike Speaker of lok

sabha.

d. Lok Sabha speaker presides joint sitting of

parliament but comes below in the order of

precedence to the chairman of council of states.

Ans 16 : C , land grant , no salary , no money , no

trade , no significance of patliputra, land based

militaristic significant location became prominent

like kannuaj.

Q 18 With reference to India, consider thefollowing electoral system :

1. System of direct election on the basis of adult

suffrage

2. System of proportional representation by means

of single transferable vote

3. List system of proportional representation

4. Cumulative system of indirect representation

Which of these have been adopted for various

elections in India ?

A 1 and 2

B 2 and 3

C 1, 3 and 4

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans 17: C

Q 19 which among the following can NOT be said

CORRECT about Ancient Indian Civilization.

1. They were much urbanised than western

Civilization due to deep & easy trade links due to

presence of extended sea coastline.

2. Religion and state played equal role in

establishing social norms.

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4. Establishment of caste system was more of a

conviction formed due to Brhamanical

indoctrination rather than fear of physical

punishment.

a. 2 and 4 only

b. 1, 3 and 4 only

c. 1 only

d. 2 and 3 only

Ans 18: A

Q . 20 As a result of Religious Reform movement in

Modern India which among the following Steps

were taken under British Rule.

1. Infanticide was declared illegal.

2. Sharda Act , raised minimum age of Girls to get

married to18 year.

3. Inter communal marriage was sanctioned.

4. Inheritance Right of Women in ancestral

property.

A. 1 , 2 and 3 only

B. 4 only

C. 1 ,2 and 4 only

D. 1 and 3 only

Ans 19 : C ( Read old Ancient History NCERT)

Q. 21 which among the following state/union

Territory has highest number of wildlife sanctuary?

a. Maharashtra

b. Himachal Pradesh

c. Madhya Pradesh

d. Andman & Nicobar

Ans 20 : D ( NIOS Art and Culture )

Q. 22 Find the correct statements from the code

below

A. Any Act having provision of criminal prosecution

cannot be introduced as a finance bill.

B. only in constitutional amendment Bill there is no

provision of joint sitting.

C. Both

D. None

Ans21 : D ( equal highest NP 9 also along with MP)

Q. 23 what is 'Jataka' ?

A. Book written in glorification of Gupta era King

B. Religious Manuscript for Jainism .

C. folk Tale of Lord Buddha Birth .

D. Detailed record of Social and religious status

during King Ashoka reign .

Ans 22: D , Income Tax have criminal prosecution

provision , Money Bill no joint Sitting..

Q.24 which among the following is True about

Chinese Traveller in ancient history of India.

1. Hsuan Tsang and Fa- hsien both came to study

Buddhism.

2. Hsuan Tsang came in the age of Harsha while Fa-

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A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. All of the above.

Ans 23: C

Q. 25 which among the following process Human

body adapt to tackle altitude sickness.

1. Increase in Red Blood Cell production.

2. increasing the binding capacity of haemoglobin.

3. increasing the breathing rate.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. All

Ans 24 : D ( Anceint History NCERT old)

Q. 26 Which among the following is/are Correct as

per Mines and Minerals (Development and

Regulation) Act, 2015

1. Mining leases after the expiration of period will

be renewed than freshly auctioned.

2. Centre Govt. can intervene in case stategovernment delays in passing order regarding

mining .

3. State Govt . now have to take prior approval

from center govt for grant of mineral concession.

4. District Mineral Foundation will look in to the

Environmental impact assessment submitted by

Mining company.

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 2only

c. 3 and 4 only

d. all of the above.

Ans25 = C Decreases binding capacity. ( Use

Internet )

Q. 27 In the Indian context, which of the following

provisions can be amended by Simple Majority of

the Parliament

1. Acquisition and termination of Citizenship

2. Abolition or creation of legislative councils in

states

3. Directive Principles of State Policy

4. Formation of new States

Select the correct answer

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 4c. 1, 2 and 4

d. 3 Only

Ans 26 : B , Check the Bill.

Q. 28 Recently launched Pro-Active Governance

and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) platform

will give boost to the concept of

1, Cooperative federalism2, Good Governance

3, Gender inclusiveness

Select the correct code

a. 1, 2 only

b. 2, 3 only

c. 1, 3 only

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Ans 27 :C, A number of provisions in the

Constitution can be amended by a simple majority

of the two Houses of Parliament outside the scope

of Article 368. These provisions include- Admission

or establishment of new states;Formation of new

states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names

of existing states; Abolition or creation of

legislative councils in states; Acquisition and

termination of Citizenship; But to amend DPSP and

FR’s, it requires Special majority of the Parliament.

Q. 29 Consider the statements- Acid rain results

into

1. Deterioration of Forests

2. Destruction of Automotive coating.

3. Reduction of Photosynthetic rate

4. Increase methane emission from wetlands.


a. 1and 2 Onlyb.1, 2 and 3 Only

c.1, 3and 4 Only

d. All of the above

Ans 28 :B

Q. 30 Choose the right one about oil spill

1. It reduces Photosynthetic activities in water

bodies.

2. It results into killing of birds and mammals that

die of hypothermia3. Food web of water bodies gets even more

complex


a. 1 Only

b.1, 2 Only

c.1, 3 Only

d. All of the above

Ans 29 : B ,Wetland soils also contain sulfur-loving

archaea, which are single-celled organisms that use

sulfur for energy production. They compete with

the methane producing microbes. In areas wherethere is a significant amount of acid rain, scientists

have shown that these sulfur archaea out-compete

the methane-producing microbes, thereby

decreasing the methane output in these areas

significantly.

Ans 30 : B , Oil spill can prove fatal for plant, animal

and human life. The substance is so toxic that it can

cause massive loss of species (food web will get

simplify) that live in the sea. Oil spill penetrates

into the plumage and fur of birds, breaks down the

insulating capabilities of feather which makes

them heavier, disallow them to fly and kill them via

poisoning or hypothermia.

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Q. 1 Read the following statement with respect to

household lightings

1. LED bulbs have higher life span compared to

Incandescent bulbs

2. LED bulbs consumes less power compared to

Incandescent bulbs

3. LED bulbs and Incandescent bulb both does not

contain toxic material such as mercuryWhich of the following statement is correct?

(a) 1,2

(b) Only 1

(c) 2,3

(d) All of the above

Ans : only after Next Question ( Don’t make

mistake )

Q. 2 Easily observed inflated Chips packet containswhich gas for the prevention of chips from

oxidization.

a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Argon d) Bromine

Ans 1 : D only CFL contains toxic mercury vapor

Q. 3 As Per Buddhism Religion , ‘Buddh Purnima’ is

celebrated for

1. Birth of Buddha

2. Nirvana of Buddha

3. Enlightment of Buddha

a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) all of

the Above.

Ans 2: B , study NCERT

Q. 4 Person holding an overseas citizenship of

India (OCI) can

1. Contest in Vidhan Sabha elections.

2. Buy agricultural land

3. Get admission in NRI-quota seat in an Indian

university.

a. Only 1 and 2

b. Only 2 and 3c. only 3

d. None of them

Ans 3 : D , According to Buddhist tradition all of the

above happens on the same date.

Q. 5 which among the following occupations falls

under same sector economic activities?

1. Tailor, Money lender , Gardner

2. Fishing, Mining, Basket weaver

3. Bee keeper , Astronaut, potter

4. Courier, BPO , Priest

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 4 only

D) None of the above

Ans 4: C

Q.6 Consider the following statements aboutprotoxin compound ?

1. it is a Toxic Protein compound produced by

bacteria.

2. it is a Toxic compound which turns non toxic

due to reaction with gastric acids if ingested

accidently.

3. its property is used in cultivation of BT-Cotton.

A. 2 and 3only

B. 1and 2 only

C. 3 only

D. All of the above.

Ans 5 : c , NCERT ,

Fishing ,Mining : all primary dependent directly on

natural resources, Courier, BPO and Priest: All

tertiary (Service), Gardner is primary while tailor

and money lenders are tertiary , . Astronaut is

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Q. 7 Which of the following tools can be used by

RBI to control inflation in the economy?

1. Reduction in Bank Rate.

2. Reduction in Reverse Repo Rate.

3. Increase in Statutory Liquidity Ratio.

4. Increase in Cash Reserve Ratio.

5. Addressing the supply side constraints by

eliminating the middlemen.

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 3, 4 and 5 only

Ans 6 : C , Toxication is the process

of metabolism in which the metabolite of a

compound is more toxic than the

parent drug or chemical. A parent drug or chemical

that was previously non-toxic may be called

a protoxin. Bt toxin protein exist as inactive

protoxins but once an insect ingest the inactive

toxin,it is converted into an active form of toxin

Q. 8 Consider the following statements.

1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), measures the

output of goods and services produced within the

geographical boundary of a nation regardless of theresidence of that labour or owner of capital.

2. Gross National Product (GNP) is total output of

goods and services produced by residents of a

nation regardless of where they live and work or

where they own capital.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans 7: C , reduction of any rates means increasing

the liquidity of economy, which results in increase

of purchasing power. so to contain inflation,

increase in rates should follow.

Q. 9 Which of the following statement is incorrect?

(a) The general slope of Malabar Coast is from east

to west.

(b) Many lagoon lakes are situated beside Malabar

Coast called Kayal.

(c) Food crops are produced more than commercial

crops in the Malabar Coast.

(d) The number of cottage industries based on

agriculture are in plenty in Malabar region.

Ans 8 : A. 2nd statement says resident of that

country. It should be citizen of that of that country.

Q. 10 Which among the following constitutional

procedure is correct when president notifies joint

sitting for a disputed Bill but lok sabha gets

dissolved.

A. prior notification of joint sitting lapses if lok

sabha gets dissolved just after that.

B. Member of dissolved lok sabha only participate

in the notified joint sitting.

C. Member of newly elected Loksabha participatein the notified joint sitting.

D. Disputed Bill lapses.

Ans 9 : C

Q.11 Which among the following element is found

least in earth’s crust.

a. Oxygen

b. Siliconc. Iron

d. Aluminum

Ans 10 : C , Dissolved loksabha member do not

have mandate to vote during joint sitting.



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Q. 12 From which among the following incident ,

Vallabhai Patel got title ‘Sardar’.

a. Leading Civil disobedience movement in the

absence of Mahatma Gandhi.

b. kheda Satyagrha in Gujrat

c. Bardoli Peasant Movement

d. for guiding India into its integration into a

united, independent nation.

Ans 11 : C : Iron

Q. 13 Which amnong the following is Correct

related to Kheda Satyagrha?1. British govt Decided that the land Rent of

Patidar Peasant would be forgone.

2. peasants had suffered a famine and this had

resulted in a large-scale failure of crops.

3. Patidar peasant were well off peasant.

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 1 and 3 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d.

All of the above

Ans 12 : C . By Women in Bardoli Satygrha. 1928

Q. 14 President rule must end in ?

A. 6 months

B. 1 year

C. 2 year

D. 3 year

Ans 13: C. Patidar were well off while Kaliparaj

peasant were almost like serfs in patidars farms.

Q. 15 which among the Following in Not Correct

about President Rule?

1. it affects fundamental rights of citizen .

2. requires special majority for its proclamation.

3. State legislature continues to function but

Centre gets concurrent and superseding power on

administration.

a. 1only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. All of the above

Ans 14:A

Q. 16 Arrange the following sector in decreasing

order of their contribution in carbon emission in

india.

1. Agriculture sector

2. Electricity Sector

3. Cement Sector

4. Transport sector

a. 1-2-4-3

b. 2-1-4-3

c. 2-4-1-3

d. 1-2-3-4

Ans 15: D ( chk laxmikant)



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Q. 17 Recently Boeing Aircraft completed its first

flight using Green Diesel . Which among the

Following is Not True about Green Diesel

A. It is a type of BioDiesel produced by farming

B. Structurally Similar to hydro processed fatty acid

C. it is a sustainable Bio Fuel made from vegetable

oils , waste cooking oil and animal fats.

D. None of the above

Ans 16: B, At 38 per cent, electricity sector is the

largest contributor to India's total carbon emissions

followed by agriculture sector (17.5 per cent);transport sector (7.4 per cent), residential sector

(7.2 per cent) and cement sector (6.8 per cent).

Q. 18 which among the following statements about

pacific ocean is / are Correct.

1.Pacific ocean is larger than the entire land area

of earth

2.Pacific ocean does not have a mid oceanic ridge.

a.1 only

b.2 only

c.both

d.none

Ans 17: A

Q.19 What is Malayan Nawab?A. Famous Hyderabadi cuisine.

B. malyalam Poet

C. A Insect species

D. traditional Custome

Ans 18:A

Q.20 Food from the plant origin majorly contain

fatty acid of type ?

A. SaturatedB. Mono unsaturated and ploy saturated C. Mono

unsaturated and poly unsaturated

D. Poly saturated

Ans 19: C

Q.21 which among the following consequece are

NOT the likely fallout of arctic ocean melting.

1. Reduction in earth albedo .

2. Sea level rising.

3. oil price reduction.

4. increase in green house gas emission

5. Increase in marine biodiversity in northern

hemisphere .

A. 3, 4 and 5 only

B. 2 only

C. 4 and 5 only

D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Ans 20:C

Q.22 Which among the following is CORRECT about

carnivorous plant?

A. they trap insects as a energy source replacement

due to their inability to have photosynthesis .

B. They are Evolved in nutrient deficit soil.

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Ans 21:B ( arctic is a giant ice only , its melting wont

change sea level ) , methane emission will increases

due to melting of permafrost soil in northern

hemisphere like siberian , canadian region. new sea

lane , new energy resource will reduce oil price ,

warm water will attract marine organism from

equatorial region.

Q.23 what was the main objective of Akali

movement?

A. Socio- Religious reform among Sikh.

B. Protection against other Violent religious

fanatics.

C. Gurudwara Management.

D. propagation of Sikh Religion.

Ans 22: B , carnivorous plant also dophotosynthesis but due to nutrient. deficient soil

they r evolved in insect trapping for other nutrient

like N, P, K , S

Q.24 What is Rast Goftar ?

A. News paper Started in Tamilnadu for upliftment

of Dalit Community.

B. A journal for socio- religious reform among

Parsis.

C. Mass Community kitchen for all Religion by

Brahmo Samaj.

D. Counter movement to Dayanand sarswati

initiated ' Suddhi' movement.

Ans 23 : C

Q. 25 which among the following is Not Correct

about early human settlement pattern in india.

A. Himalyan foothills were settled first due to

narrow river channel.

B. Settlement intensity direction was in reverse

order to Rainfall intensity.

C. Absence of iron use technology led to decrease

in human density from East to West.

D. None of the above.

Ans 24: B

Q. 26 In the Indian context, which of the following

laws/programs are/were formulated by

successive Governments inorder to implement

Directives as under Part IV of the

Constitution?

1) Wildlife (Protection) Act (1972)

2) Legal Services Authorities Act (1987)3) Three-tier Panchayat Raj system

4) The Criminal Procedure Code (1973)

Select the correct answer using the code given

below:

a) 3 only

b) 1, 3 and 4 only

c) 1 and 3

d) All the above

Ans 25 : C , West to East.

Q. 27 The President cannot promulgate an

ordinance

a. when either of the two Houses of Parliament is

not in session

b. when both the Houses are in session

c. when only one House is in session

d. when both the Houses of Parliament are not in

session

Ans 26 : D ,The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was enacted to

safeguard the wildlife (=Article 48 A)

The Legal Services Authorities Act (1987) has

established a nation-wide network to provide free

and competent legal aid to the poor and to

organise lok adalats for promoting equal justice

(=Article 39A)

Three-tier panchayati raj system (at village, taluka

and zila levels) has been introduced to translate

into reality Gandhiji’s dream of every village being

a republic (=Article 40).

The Criminal Procedure Code (1973) separated the

judiciary from the executive in the public services

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Q. 28 According to Indian Constitution, consider

the following statements

1. Both elected and nominated members of the

Parliament vote in Vice-Presidential election

2. A nominated member can also be appointed as a

Union Minister

3. Elected members of the state legislative

assemblies vote in Vice-Presidential election

4. The Cabinet ministers comprises of sitting

members of LokSabha only

Select the correct answer using the codes given

below.

a. 1 and 2

b. 1, 2 and 4

c. 3 and 4

d. 1, 2 and 3

Ans 27 : B

Q. 29 Find the INCORRECT executive power vested

with president.

1. President's power to use Absolute Veto to kill

any Bill are not based on Council of minister's

Decision.

2. President can revoke emergency if she/he finds

it suitable without taking any suggestion fromCouncil of minister.

3. President can not pardon a Death sentence

solely based on his own decision.

a. 2 and 3 only

b. 1 only

c. 2 only

d. All of The Above

Ans 28 : A

In the Vice-Presidential Elections, the electoral-

college is different from the electoral-college forthe election of the President in the following two

respects:

1. It consists of both elected and nominated

members of the Parliament (in the case of

president, only elected members).

2. It does not include the members of the state

legislative assemblies (in the case of President, the

elected members of the state legislative assemblies

are included).

A nominated member can also be appointed as a

Union Minister and the Cabinet ministers can

comprise members from both LokSabha and Rajya

Sabha.

Q. 30 Recently India became permanent member

of Washington Accord. Which among the following

is correct abt Washington Accord?

1. Consist of member nation having Satellite

launching indigenous technology.

2. signatory status to Washington accord will help

in increase in global technical and engineering

employment.

3. it will help India in highest quality assurance

standards to be implemented in domestic technical

and engineering programme.

a. 1 and 2 only

b.

2and 3 onlyc.

1 and 3 only

d. All of the above.

Ans 29 : D ,

Ans 30 : B , Washington Accord is an international

agreement amongst prominent nations of the

world, with the charter of promoting mobility and

quality assurance of engineers across international

boundaries.



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Q. 1 Most of the plant Tissues are Dead because?

A. they provide mechanical strength as easily as

live one.

B. Dead tissues require less maintenance.

C. None

D. Both

Q. 2 which among the following is not correctly

matched?

A. Altiplano plateau - South America

B. Loess plateau - China

C. Bie plateau - North West Africa

D. Deccan plateau - India

Ans 1: D

Q.3 Dead Sea fault marks?

A. Divergent boundary

B. Convergent boundary

C. Transform boundary

D. Hot Spot

Ans 2: C , its in Angola, Central west Africa

Q. 4 Tropical cyclones don’t form over the equator

and distance

from an equator is needed for a tropical cyclone to

form. What

could be the explanation for this?

1. coriolis effect is weakest at equator

2. The air at equator has very high humidity

3. Winds are generally calm at equator

Choose the correct option

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 1&2

(c)Only 1&3

(d) Only 3

Ans 3: C , Arbian plate and african plate both

moving in north and in northeast direction but at

different rate.

Q. 5 which among the following Geo Thermal

Energy resource is currently being exploited on

commercial basis in India?

A. Hydrothermal vent

B. Geopressurised zone

C. Hot Rocks

D. Magma

Ans 4 : A,

Q. 6 Which aming the following provinces are the

potential GeoThermal resource location in India?

1. Son- Narmada-Tapi grben

2. Puga valley in ladakh

3. cambay Graben

4. Naga lusai province

A. 1,2 and 3 only

B. 2,3 and 4 only

C. 1,3 and 4 only

D. All of the above

Ans 5: A , i.e via Hot Spring.

Q. 7 increased Co2 level in atmosphere may have

adverse effect on ecosystem. Consider the

following statement and find the CORRECT one.?

1.Increase in more organic matter due to increased

phtosyenthetic activity

2.Rapid proliferation in weeds

3.increase in insect and pest population thatfeed

on plants.

a. 1 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

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Ans 6: D , others are mahanadi , godavari , konkan

region , himalayan , damodar graben etc.

Q. 8 Which among the following are characterised

as Ecotone?

1. mangroves

2. grassland

3. estuary

4. Riparian zone

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 2,3 and 4 only

c. 1 and 2 only

d. all of the above

Ans 7: D ( NIOS environment )

Q. 9 which among the following taxation system is

not related to crop yield revenue collection?

1. Mansabdari system

2. Dashala system

3. karori system

a. 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 3 only

d. None of the above

Ans 8: D , Riparian zone is interface between river

and landscape.

Q. 10 Early Harvest Programme under Digital india

initiative Does Not Include

a. Digitization of agriculture related procedure

b. Public Wi-Fi HotSpot

c.

Availability of School Book in e-book

d.

National portal of Lost and Found Children

Ans 9: D, .dashala and karori was imposed during

akbar reign , mansabdari was prevelant form of

taxation always.

Q.11 which of the following goods belong to the

category of capital good?

1.computer used by a business firm

2. engine of a car

3.steel sheet to be used in making automobiles.

4. Truck used to carry iron ore.

a. 1,2 and 3 only

b. 3 only

c. 1 and 4 only

d. 1,2,3 and 4 only

Ans 10 : A , rest are included , Early Harvest here

means those scheme which needs to be

implemented in short period.

Q. 12 Fundamental rights in the constitution are

available against the arbitrary action of

1. The State

2. Private individuals in some cases

3. Societies and associations

4. International agencies

Choose the correct answer using the codes

below.

a) 2, 3 and 4 only

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 only

Ans11: c

Q. 13 Which of the following statements are not

true about the calculation of GDP in India?

1. The base year for GDP calculation is 2004-05

2. GDP in India is calculated at factor prices

3. GDP is measured in India by Finance Ministry

(a). Only 1

(b). Only 2 and 3

(c). 1, 2 and 3

(d). Only 1 and 2

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Q. 14 Which among the following are endogenic

geomorphic processes?

1. Diastrophism

2. Volcanism

3. Weathering,

4. Mass wasting

5. Erosion

Choose the correct code among the following:

(a) 1 and 2

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

(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5

(d) 1 and 5

Ans 13 : C ( None is True , 2011-12 , MArket Price

and Dept of Statistics )

Q.15 Concept of the Bodhisatta signifies ?

A.

Importance of Self Effort in achievement of

Self Nirvana

B. Following the Eight Fold Path to achieve

Nirvana

C. Accumulation of merit by self efforts to

Help Others in achievement of Nirvana

D. None of the Above.

Ans 14: A ;

Q. 16 Trimurti , The Tallest Sculpture in Elephanta

Cave was build for ?

a. Lord Vishnu

b. Lord Shiva

c. Lord Buddha

d. Each one of Them.

Ans 15: C

Q. 17 Jainism and Buddhism were evolved mainly

upon which among the following Hindu Philosophy

?

a. Mimamsa

b. Sankhya

c. Nyaya

d. Vaiseshika

Ans 16: B

Q. 18 In Hybrid Electrical Vehicle Lithium -ion

battery are the preferred choice. Which among the

following is NOT CORRECT about Li-ion Battery

A. High Energy Density

B. high discharge rate

C. Long life Span

D. Low Maintenance Cost

Ans 17 : Sankhya philosophy which is based on

rationalism .

Q. 19 Which among the following practices can

help in Carbon sequestration?

1. Mulching

2. Use of organic manure

3. Zero tillage

4. Contour bunding

Choose the correct option from the codes given

below:

a. Only 1 & 2

b. Only 2 & 3

c. Only 1, 2 & 3

d. 1, 2, 3 & 4

Ans 18 : B , Low Discharge Rate

Q. 20 Which among the Following is the Biggest

Carbon Reservoir ?

a. Atmosphere

b. Soil

c. Lithosphere and mantle

d. Deep Ocean

Ans 19 : D ,

Q. 21 Which among the following practices helps in

Reducing the GHG Emission ?

1. Agro Forestry

2. Crop Rotation

3. Contour Bunding

4. Conservation Tillage

a. 1 , 2 and 4 only

b. 4 only

c. 3 and 4 only

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Ans 20 : C , The carbon dioxide is stored in the

interior of the Earth in the form of carbonate rocks,

such as limestone, dolomites, and chalk.

Q.22 In India , Usara Soil is found prominently

1. Sunderban Delta

2. Western Coast of Gujarat

3. Thar Desert

a. 3 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c.

2 and 3 only

d. all of the above.

Ans 21: D , Mulching also helps.

Q. 23 As per Indian culture, the word ‘Kolam’ is

associated with

1. Art of Rangoli in southern parts of the country

2. A type of tribe

3. Art of Weaving of people of ancient origin

Correct statement(s)

a. Only 1

b. 1 and 2

c. Only 3

d. None

Ans 22: D Usra is Alkaline Soil found in hot and

humid region as well where salty water mixes with

land.

Q. 24 Which among the Following is CORRECT

about ‘Sankirtana’

1. Ritual singing, drumming and dancing of

Manipur

2.performers narrate the lives and deeds of Krishna

through songs and dance

3. It is inscribed on the Representative List of the

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

of Humanity

a. 1 and 2

b. 2 and 3

c. 3 only

d. All of the Above

Ans 23 : B

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Q. 25 Consider the following statements regarding

the production and reserves of copper in India.

1. Rajasthan has the largest reserves of copper and

is also the highest producer of copper in India.

2. India is self sufficient in copper production and

also at times it has also exportedcopper to

countries like Japan, South Korea etc.

3. Production of copper is a tedious job especially

in India as the copper ore found in India as it is

of the lower grade compared to International

grade of the ore.

Which are the correct statements?

a. 1 only.

b. 1, 3 only.

c. 2, 3 only.

d. 3 only.

Ans 24 : D , http://www.thehindu.com/todays-

paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/manipuri-

sankirtana-inscribed-on-unescos-intangible-

heritage-list/article5435312.ece

Q. 26 Which of the following are forms of Martial

Arts in India?

1. Pari Khanda

2. Kalarippayattu

3. Silambam

Select the correct code

a. Only 1

b. 1 and 2

c. 1, 2 and 3

d. Only 2

Ans 25: D

Rajasthan although has the highest reserves, it is

not the highest producer. Madhya Pradesh is the

highest producer currently.



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The production of copper in India always falls short

of demand and thus we export copper from

countries like US, Japan, Canada etc.

Third statement is true because in India the metal

content in the ore is quite low compared to

international average. The metal content is less

than 1% in India while the international average

stands at 2.5%.

Q. 27 Match the following

1. Chadar Badar A- narrate tales from the

‘puranas’

2. Sakhi Kundhei B- tells Santhal way of life, and

migration

3 Lanjia Saora C- Harvest festival

4. pawl kut D-wall painting

a. 1-B, 2- D , 3- A, 4- C

b. 1-B, 2 -A , 3-D , 4- C

c. 1-D , 2-C, 3-B, 1-A

d. 1-D , 2- B , 3-C , 1-A

Ans 26 : C , Explanation- Kalarippayattu is a famous

Indian martial art from land of attraction Kerala

and one of the oldest fighting systems in existence.

It is practiced in most of the part of south India.

Silambam is a weapon-based Indian martial art

from Tamil Nadu. Every state has its own style of

martial arts. A wide variety of weapons are used in

silamban, some of which are not found anywhere

else in the world. Silambam art also used animal

movements of snake, tiger, eagle forms and foot

work patterns is play a key role here as well.

Another part of Silambam is Kuttu varisai, it is the

unarmed kind of martial art.Pari-khanda is a style of sword and shield fighting

from Bihar. This art is created by the rajputs. Pari-

khanda steps and techniques are also used in Chau

dance.

Q. 28 Amongst the following, Migratory Birds

coming to India in summer season are

1. Greater Flamingo

2.Siberian Crane

3. Eurasian Golden Oriole

4. Cuckoos

a. 1, 2 and 3

b. 2 and 3

c. 3 and 4

d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans 27 : B , must read Dying art of india.

Q.29 Find outh the Correct Sequence of National

Park or wildlife sanctuary from North To South .

1. Hemis National park

2. Wandur National park

3, Balpakram National Park

4. Betla National Park

a. 1-3-2-4

b. 2-3-4-1

c. 1-4-3-2

d. 2-3-1-4

Ans 28 : C , Explanation: Many articles can be

found in newspapers regarding migratory birds

coming to

India. They are indicators of climate change

Migratory Birds Coming to India in Winter Season

Siberian Cranes

Greater Flamingo

Ruff

Black winged Stilt

Common Teal

Common Greenshank

Northern Pintail

Yellow Wagtail

White Wagtail

Northern ShovelerRosy Pelican

Gadwall

Wood Sandpiper

Spotted Sandpiper

Eurasian Wigeon

Black tailed Godwit

Spotted Redshank

Starling

Bluethroat



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Long billed Pipit

Migratory Birds Coming to India in Summer

Season

Asian Koel

Black crowned Night Heron

Eurasian Golden Oriole

Comb Duck

Blue-cheeked Bee Eater

Blue-tailed Bee-Eater

Cuckoos

Q. 30 Q. Arrange the following island from west to

east Direction in Andman Sea.

1. Sister island

2. Twin Island

3. North Brother

4. South Brother

a. 1-2-3-4

b. 2-4-3-1

c. 2-3-1-4

d. 1-3-2-4

Ans 29 : C , Tibet, Meghalaya , Jahrkhana , Andman

Ans 30 : C,


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