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11/08/15 3:22 pm Vision IAS Prelims Page 1 of 89 http://www.ajayvision.com/html/student/pt/test_result.php?test_id=1674&package_id=1276&compare_with=3 Do submit post test analysis. If not submitted earlier. Total Attempted Correct Incorrect Score Rank Percentile Average Score Good Score 100 62 34 28 52 3649/6095 40.15* 57.08* 85(+/-5) Q. No. Question Answer, Diculty and Nature Your Answer and Marks Exp. 1 Which of the following is associated with the decline in vulture population? 1. Increase in the population of Feral Dogs 2. Increased risk of diseases like Rabies and Anthrax. 3. It has adversely aected Mahadi Community's traditional customs of final rites. 4. Contamination of drinking Water. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only c Dicult Analytical(A) Detailed Analysis (question_analysis.php? test_id=1674&package_id=1276&compare_with=3&qid=21788&et1=1&et2=9) not attempted Drinking water has been contaminated due to the rotting of carcasses in village fields. The disappearance of vultures has allowed other species such as rats and feral dogs to take their place. These newly abundant scavengers are not as ecient as vultures they become carriers of pathogens. These wild dogs carry diseases like Rabies and Anthrax. Vulture play a major role in the final rites of the Parsi Introduction (introduction.php?test_id=1674&package_id=1276&compare_with=3&qid=1) Take Test (objtest.php?test_id=1674&package_id=1276&compare_with=3) Result Post Test Analysis Module Performance Question Paper & Answer Format (question_paper_op.php?test_id=1674&mode=1&package_id=1276) Discussion Video (discussion_video.php?test_id=1674&package_id=1276&mode=2) Home (../student_home.php)

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Q. No. Question Answer, Difficulty and Nature Your Answerand Marks Exp.

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Which of the following isassociated with the decline invulture population?

1. Increase in the populationof Feral Dogs

2. Increased risk of diseaseslike Rabies and Anthrax.

3. It has adversely affectedMahadi Community'straditional customs of finalrites.

4. Contamination of drinkingWater.

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

c

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Drinking water hasbeen contaminateddue to the rotting ofcarcasses in villagefields. Thedisappearance ofvultures has allowedother species such asrats and feral dogs totake their place.These newlyabundant scavengersare not as efficient asvultures they becomecarriers of pathogens.These wild dogscarry diseases likeRabies and Anthrax.Vulture play a majorrole in the final ritesof the Parsi

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(d) 2, 3 and 4 only community. Thevulture consume thedead body (it isbelieved that itliberates the soul).

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What was the main demand ofHome Rule Movement?(a) Complete politicalIndependence of India.(b) To free the localadministration of India from theBritish.(c) Implementing the of Act of1909 as soon as possible inIndia.(d) Right of self rule as given tothe white colonies.

d

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Right of self rule asgiven to the whitecolonies was themain demand ofHome rulemovement.

Consider the followingstatements:

1. Development of SanskritLanguage.

2. Education throughNalanda, Taxila andVikramasila.

3. Concept of Ahimsa4. Spread of Indian culture to

other parts of Asia.Which of the above is/are thecontribution of Buddhism toIndian Culture?(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

c

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1st Statement isincorrect : Buddhismhas contributed insanskrit literature butas far as language isconcerned, it isassociated withdevelopment of PaliLanguage. TheBuddhist texts like‘Sutta Pitaka’, ‘VinayaPitaka’ and‘Abhidhamma Pitaka’and several otherswere written in Pali

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

language, whereas‘Mahabivasha’ was written in Sanskrit.‘Sariputta Prakarana’‘Vajra Suchi’ and‘Sutralankara’ etc.were other Sanskritbooks on Buddhism.2nd statement iscorrect: It promotededucation throughresidentialuniversities like thoseat Taxila, Nalandaand Vikramasila.3rd statement iscorrect:The conceptof Ahimsa was itschief contribution.Later, it became oneof the cherishedvalues of our nation.4th statement iscorrect: It had alsopromoted the spreadof Indian culture toother parts of Asia.

Its contribution to the artand architecture of Indiawas notable. The stupas atSanchi, Bharhut and Gayaare wonderful pieces ofarchitecture. Buddhismtakes the credit for thechaityas and viharas indifferent parts of India.

Consider the following: b notattempted

Tholkappiyam refersto the five-fold

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1. Kurinji2. Mullai3. Marudam4. Neydal5. Palai

Which of the following is correctabout the above mentioned fivedivisions?(a) Name of the Chief deities(b) Division of Land(c) Different occupations ofDravidians(d) Caste divisions

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division of lands -Kurinji (hilly tracks),Mullai (pastoral),Marudam(agricultural), Neydal(coastal) and Palai(desert). The peopleliving in these fivedivisions had theirrespective chiefoccupations as wellas gods for worship.

With reference to 'ProjectDestination Flyways', which ofthe following statements is/arecorrect?

1. The term 'Flyways' refersto the major internationalairways along which thereis a massive movement oftourists.

2. The project lays emphasison protecting migratorybirds while creatinginnovative tourism andlivelihood options.

Select the correct answer fromthe code given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only

b

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The 'ProjectDestination Flyways'(launched on WorldMigratory Bird Day,2014 – WMBD – onsecond weekend ofMay, every year) isbeing developedunder the leadershipof UNWTO, withpartners includingUNEP, IUCN andfinancial assistancefor preliminarygroundwork from theFederal Ministry forthe Environment,Nature Conservationand Nuclear Safety ofGermany.Globally eight project

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

sites along four of theworld's flyways havebeen preselectedwith partners. Foreach site, extensivedata collection andidentification of theway forward togetherwith local partnersare in progress. As ofnow preliminary workis almost finished andthe project may belaunched in fullcapacity in 2015.Each year, millions ofmigratory birds setout to travel theworld, flying alongthe same routes, alsoknown as flyways (notthe majorinternational airwaysof tourist movement).

The eight Global sites ofthe project are as follows:

Chilika Lake, IndiaSeocheon Tidal Flatand Geum Estuary,Republic of KoreaKorgalzhyn SateNature Reserve,KazakhstanLake Natron,TanzaniaDjoudj National BirdSanctuary, SenegalRas MohamedNational Park, EgyptWadden Sea

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(Schleswig-Holstein)National Park,GermanyFour internationalmigratory birdFlyways are:

1. East Atlantic Flyway2. West Asian-East AfricanFlyway3. Central Asian Flyway4. East Asian-AustralasianFlywayList of EndangeredMigratory Birds:1. Sociable Lapwing - fromKazakhstan2. Siberian Crane - Siberia,visits India in Winter3. Baer's Pochard4. Spoon-billed Sandpiper

The project focuseson formulatingstrategies forprotection ofmigratory birdsthrough creation ofinnovative andsustainable tourismand livelihood optionsfor localcommunities byproviding technicaland financialassistance to theproject sites. In theend projects aims to

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maintain status ofthese sites as thedestination for themigratory birds.

Note: Themes: WMBD -2014 - DestinationFlyways: Migratory Birdsand Tourism2015 - Energy - Make itbird friendly!

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Which of the following is a coldlocal wind?

1. Pampero2. Southerly Buster3. Mistral4. Chinook

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

b

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Mistral (cold northerlyfrom central Franceand the Alps toMediterranean)Chinook- Warm & drylocal winds blowingon leeward side ofRockies in USAPampero (Argentina),very strong windwhich blows in thePampaSoutherlyBuster(rapidly arrivinglow pressure cell thatdramatically coolsSydney, Australiaduring summer)

Which of the following is/areincluded under the regulatingecosystem services?

1. Carbon sequestration2. Prevention of soil erosion

c

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d Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:4Sec.

Carbonsequestration,Prevention of soilerosion andAugmentation ofgroundwater are

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3. Augmentation ofgroundwater

4. RecreationSelect the correct answer usingthe code given below.(a) 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Regulating serviceswhereas Fuel wood,fodder, minor timber,medicinal plants, wildedible fruits, manureare Provisioningservices. Recreationcomes under Culturalservices.

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Which of the following are themethods of Executive controlover administration in India?

1. Appointment and removalof personnel.

2. Delegated legislation.3. Appeal to public opinion.4. Placing annual confidential

report in the Parliament.Select the correct answer usingthe codes given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

a

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Only 4 statement isincorrect - the annualconfidential reports ofthe bureaucrats arenever discussed inthe parliament. Restall are the methodsthrough whichExecutive controlsthe administration.

th

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Generally airplanes and jets fly inthe stratosphere or uppertroposphere. What could be thepossible reasons behind it?

1. The amount of airturbulence that flightsexperience is very less inthis region.

2. Vertical flow of winds isless in this region.

3. More stability of the planeas wind speed is very low.

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

a

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Most of the airplanesand even military jetsfly in the stratosphereor atleast in thetropopause. Thereason being that theamount of airturbulence flightsreceive are very less.The winds will flow athigh velocities andthis can beadvantageous tosave fuel. Also, theselayers are "Stratified",meaning, they do notmix. If they mix, theyare separated ratherquickly. Hence thevertical flow of windsare less in this region.This is beneficial forthe stability of theplane during flight.

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In Indian culture, what does theterm "Kottam" means?(a) Folk dance of Kerala(b) Administrative provinces ofPallavas(c) One of the 27 Nakshatras(d) None of the above

b

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The Pallavas had awell-organizedadministrativesystem. The Pallavastate was divided intoKottams. The Kottamwas administered byofficers appointed bythe king. The kingwas at the centre ofadministration inwhich he wasassisted by ableministers.

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Lord Buddha's image issometimes shown with the handgesture called 'Abhay Mudra'. Itsymbolizes:(a) Buddha's calling forcompassion and liberation.(b) Buddha's calling to ward offevil.(c) Buddha's reassurance to thefollowers not to fear.(d)Buddha's gesture with whichdemons are expelled.

c

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The Abhayamudra"gesture offearlessness"represents protection,peace, benevolenceand the dispelling offear.The gesture wasused by the Buddhawhen attacked by anelephant, subduing itas shown in severalfrescoes and scripts.

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Consider the followingstatements regarding Gaur gum:

1. India is the second largestproducer of Guar Gum inthe world.

2. It is used in toothpastesand shampoos.

3. It is used in hydraulicfracturing, an extractionprocess for shale gas.

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

b

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Oversupply of crudeoil in the worldmarket has led tonear halving of oildrilling activities inNorth America in thepast four months,thereby affecting theoff take of guar gumin India as well.India is a leadingexporter of guar gum,commanding about80 per cent of globalproduction, followedby Pakistan.Guar gum is derivedfrom guar seeds(cluster beans), alegume crop thatgrows in semi-aridregions of Rajasthan,

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Gujarat and Haryana.Guar gum is used bydrilling companies tothicken water that ismixed with sand andpumped throughshale rock cracks toextract gas. It is usedfor well fracturing.Other applicationsincludes use intoothpastes andshampoos asthickeners.

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The spleen is an organ thatperforms several functionsrelated to the health of yourblood. Which of the followingis/are correct about it?

1. It filters out and destroysold red blood cells.

2. It manufactures some ofthe white blood cells.

3. It can manufacture new redblood cells.

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

d

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The spleen is anorgan that performsseveral functionsrelated to the healthof your blood. First, itfilters out anddestroys old redblood cells. Second,it manufactures someof the white bloodcells that form yourimmune system. Andfinally, it can actuallymanufacture new redblood cells,especially if the bonemarrow isn't workingproperly.

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Consider the followingstatements regarding Labradorcurrent:

1. It is a warm ocean current.2. In its absence North-West

Atlantic fishing groundswould not be possible.

Which of the statements givenabove is/are incorrect?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

a

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The Labrador currentis a cold current inthe north Atlanticocean which flowsfrom the Arctic oceansouth along the coastof Labrador andpasses aroundNewfoundlandcontinuing southalong the east coastof Nova Scotia.It meets the warmGulf stream and thegrand bankssoutheast ofNewfoundland. Thecombination of thesetwo produce therichest fishinggrounds in the world.

Which of the following couldregister as a Foreign InstitutionalInvestors (FII) in India?

1. Hedge Funds2. Pension Funds3. University Funds4. Reinsurance Companies

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

d

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FII – An investor orinvestment fund that isfrom or registered in acountry outside of the onein which it is currentlyinvesting. FIIs must registerwith the Securities andExchange Board of India toparticipate in the market.Who can get registeredas FII?Following foreign entities /funds are eligible to getregistered as FII:

1. Pension Funds2. Mutual Funds

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3. Investment Trusts4. Banks5. Insurance Companies

/ ReinsuranceCompany

6. Foreign CentralBanks

7. ForeignGovernmentalAgencies

8. Sovereign WealthFunds

9. International/Multilateralorganization/ agency

10. University Funds(Serving publicinterests)

11. Endowments (Servingpublic interests)

12. Foundations (Servingpublic interests)

13. Charitable Trusts /Charitable Societies(Serving publicinterests)

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Which of the following is/arecorrect regarding Mathuraschool of Art?

1. Greco-Roman Style2. Found in North West India3. Usage of White spotted

red sandstoneSelect the correct answer usingthe code given below.(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only

c

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Two major schoolsGandhara school ofart uses

Greco-RomanStyleFound in NorthWest IndiaUsage of Stoneand stucco

MadhuraIndigenousstyle: exhibiting

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

the spiritualfeelingIn UP and BiharWhite spottedred sandstoneis used

Forms of Brahmanicaldeities crystallised for thefirst time in this art form.

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Konkan Railways took someenvironment friendly initiativesrecently. Which of the methodsof energy efficiency are includedin this initiative?

1. Phasing out ofincandescent bulbs

2. Use of Electronic FanRegulator

3. T8 Fittings in place of T5fittings

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

d

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All statements arecorrect.T12, T8 and T5 arenaming conventionfor tubelights where"12" is the thickestand "5" is theslimmest tubelight.T12s were quitepopular in the past(some 10-15 yearsback). They werereplaced with slimmerT8 version, which arethe most popular andeasily availableversion today. But T5is the most efficient(energy saving) optionthat is available in themarket today. It isapproximately asthick as a thumb. Asthis is a relatively newtechnology, you mayfind it difficult to getthem in the market.

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Pradhan Mantri Suraksha BimaYojana endeavors to:

1. Provide life insurancecover for the people aged18-50 years.

2. Bring a vast number ofuninsured people into thesocial security net.

3. Give affordable insurancecover at the rate of Rs 12p.a.

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

b

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Insurance coverunder the two socialsecurity insuranceschemes - PradhanMantri SurakshaBima Yojna (PMSBY)and Pradhan MantriJeevan Jyoti BimaYojna (PMJJBY).PMSBY offersaccident insurance ofRs 2 lakh at Rs 12 ayear. For all Bankaccount holderswhose age isbetween 18 to 70years.Under PMJJBY, thegovernment isoffering a life cover ofRs 2 lakh for apremium of Rs 330annually to savingsaccount holders aged18-50 in theparticipating banks.

Lithium is the most prominentlyused metal in mobile phonebatteries. Which among thefollowing could be the reasonsfor the same?

1. High energy density2. Relatively low self-

discharge3. Cheaper to manufacture4. Low Maintenance

Select the correct answer usingthe code given below.

a

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Lithium Ion and Lithiumpolymer are mostcommonly used types ofrechargeable mobilebatteries.Though NickelCadmium batteries wereused earlier they are notmuch in use today.Similarly Nickel metalhybrid batteries arerelatively new technologyand not in common use.

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

So Lithium is the metalwhich is the mostprominently used inbatteries.Advantages

High energy density -potential for yethigher capacities.Does not needprolonged primingwhen new. Oneregular charge is allthat's needed.Relatively low self-discharge - self-discharge is less thanhalf that of nickel-based batteries.Low Maintenance -no periodic dischargeis needed; there is nomemory.Specialty cells canprovide very highcurrent toapplications such aspower tools.

LimitationsRequires protectioncircuit to maintainvoltage and currentwithin safe limits.Subject to aging,even if not in use -storage in a coolplace at 40% chargereduces the agingeffect.

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Transportationrestrictions -shipment of largerquantities may besubject to regulatorycontrol. Thisrestriction does notapply to personalcarry-on batteries.Expensive tomanufacture - about40 percent higher incost than nickel-cadmium.Not fully mature -metals and chemicalsare changing on acontinuing basis.

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Consider the followingstatements in the context ofIndian National Army (INA):

1. The first INA was foundedby Subhas Chandra Bosein 1942.

2. Bose set up a provisionalIndian Government withheadquarters at Port Blairin 1943, recognized bymany Axis Powers.

3. The aim of the army was tosecure Indianindependence withJapanese assistance.

4. Initially composedof Indian prisoners ofwar captured by Japan inthe Malayan

a

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INA was founded byMohan Singh in 1942.Subhas ChandraBose reorganised it.Subhash Bose wasassisted byRashbehari Bose andothers.The ProvisionalGovernment wasrecognized by axispower.

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campaign and atSingapore.

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

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The origin of ordinance makingpower as provided in IndianConstitution can be traced backto:(a) Government of India Act,1935(b) Morley Minto Reforms, 1909(c) Indian Councils Act , 1861(d) Indian Councils Act, 1892

c

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The Indian CouncilsAct of 1861, for thefirst time introducedPortfolio system.Each member of theCouncil of theGovernor Generalwas allocatedportfolio of aparticulardepartment. TheGovernor Generalwas authorized toexercise a veto andissue ordinances in asituation ofemergency.

Which of the following groups ofanimals belong to the categoryof Critically Endangeredspecies?

c

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White Bellied Heron,Pygmy Hog, SlenderBilled Vulture,Namdhapa flyingSquirrel, Long BilledVulture, MalabarCivet, Gharial,

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( a) White Bellied Heron, PygmyHog, India Wolf, Asian BlackBear(b) Slender Billed Vulture,Namdhapa flying Squirrel, NilgiriMarten, Gaur.(c) Long Billed Vulture, MalabarCivet, Gharial, Hawksbill Turtle.(d) Red Headed vulture,Chiru,Blackbuck, Indian Wolf.

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Hawksbill Turtle, RedHeaded vulture-thesebelong to thecritically endangeredcategory.India Wolf, AsianBlack Bear, NilgiriMarten, Gaur,Chiru,Blackbuck, IndianWolf- these belong tothe vulnerablecategory.

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Consider the followingstatements regarding RegionalRural Banks:

1. They serve the rural areasof India with basic bankingand financial services.

2. They may set up branchesfor urban operations.

3. They cannot provide Para-Banking facilities like creditcards.

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

a

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Regional Rural Banks arelocal level bankingorganizations operating indifferent States of India.They have been createdwith a view to serveprimarily the rural areas ofIndia with basic bankingand financial services.However, RRB's may havebranches set up for urbanoperations and their area ofoperation may includeurban areas too. RRB'sperform various functionsin following heads:

Providing bankingfacilities to rural andsemi-urban areas.Carrying out

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governmentoperations likedisbursement ofwages of MGNREGAworkers, distributionof pensions etc.Providing Para-Banking facilities likelocker facilities, debitand credit cards.

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The Lahore Session of the IndianNational Congress (1929) is veryimportant in history, because:

1. Congress passed aresolution demandingDominion Status.

2. Congress passed aresolution on economicissues and FundamentalRights.

3. Resolution was passedrejecting the demand forPakistan in that session.

Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 3(d) None of the above

d

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1 statement isincorrect - 1929Lahore Sessioncalled for completeindependence(Poorna Swaraj).2 statement isincorrect - 1931Karachi Sessioncalled for economicand fundamentalrights.3 statement isincorrect - because in1929 there was nosuch demand forcreation of Pakistan.

st

nd

rd

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Which of the following pairsis/are incorrectly matched?

1. Tolkappiyam - TamilGrammar

2. Silappathigaram -Information on Sangampolity and society

3. Manimegalai - Story ofKanagi

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

c

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Silappathigaram andManimegalai are partof the The Five GreatEpics of TamilLiterature accordingto later Tamil literarytradition. Manimegalai - thisepic describes howManimekalai, thebeautiful daughter ofKovalan andMadhavi, follower oflocal deities laterincluded in Hinduism,converts toBuddhism. The epicgives muchinformation on thehistory of Tamil Nadu,Buddhism and itsplace during thatperiod, contemporaryarts and culture, andthe customs of thetimes. Silappathigaram- Story of Kanagi. Thenature of the book isnon-religious,narrative and has amoralistic undertone.The epic revolvesaround Kannagi, whohaving lost herhusband to amiscarriage of justiceat the court of thePandyan Dynasty,wreaks her revengeon his kingdom.

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Which of the following is/areincorrect regarding Graphene?

1. It is used in making strongand durable touch-screensfor smartphones.

2. It can be used as a superbconductor of electricity butnot heat .

3. As a catalyst it is immuneto oxidative environments.

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

a

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It can be a superbconductor of bothheat and electricity.The maindisadvantage ofgraphene as acatalyst is itssusceptibility tooxidativeenvironments.

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Consider the followingstatements about BengalFlorican (Houbaropsisbengalensis):

1. It is a critically endangeredbustard species that isvery well known for itsmating dance.

2. In India, it occurs in 3states, namely UttarPradesh, Assam andArunachal Pradesh.

3. Habitat loss because ofagriculture practices is themain reason for its

d

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a Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:37Sec.

The Bengal Florican(Houbaropsisbengalensis) is a rarebustard species thatis very well known forits mating dance. Itis under criticallyendangered speciesin IUCN red list. Habitat: Grasslandsoccasionallyinterspersed withscrublands.Distribution: Nativeto only 3 countries in

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population decline.Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3

the world -Cambodia, India andNepal. In India, itoccurs in 3 states,namely UttarPradesh, Assam andArunachal Pradesh.Threats: Ongoingconversion of thebird’s grasslandhabitat for variouspurposes includingagriculture is mainlyresponsible for itspopulation decline.

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Consider the following pairs ofMajor mining centers of theworld:

1. Nikopol - Manganese ore -Ukraine

2. Pittsburg - Iron ore – USA3. Pilbara - Iron ore –

Australia4. Sudbury – Nickel – Canada5. Karaganda – Coal -

KazakhstanWhich of the following pairsis/are not correctly matched?(a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 and 4 only(c) 1, 3 and 4 only(d) None of the above

d

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Consider the followingstatements regarding IndusValley Civilization:

1. They produced variousseals for commercialpurpose.

2. The Harrapans knew the‘lost wax’ technique formaking bronze statues.

3. Spinning of cotton waswell known to the peopleof Indus Valley.

4. The bead industry was welldeveloped and usedcopper and bronze but notgold.

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

a

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d Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:40Sec.

Thousands of sealshave beendiscovered, whichwere made forcommercial purpose.The 'Dancing Girl' isan example of aBronze Statue madefrom lost waxtechnique. Largenumber of spindlesand spindle whorlshave beendiscovered, whichindicates thatspinning of cottonand wheel was verycommon. The use ofgold was known tothem. Apart from goldbeads, gold necklaceand earrings havealso been found.

30

Consider the following pairs ofworld peninsular regions:

1. Yucatan Peninsula - Spain2. Sinai Peninsula - North

eastern Egypt3. Kra Peninsula - Malaysia4. Iberian Peninsula - Mexico

Which of the following pairsis/are correctly matched?

c

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Yucatan Peninsula -MexicoSinai Peninsula -North eastern Egypt(in news because ofconflict in MENAregion)Kra Peninsula -Malaysia (Majorproducer of Tin)Iberian Peninsula -

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

Spain

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A recent study found thatthrowing accuracy of cricketplayers was reduced afterCryogenic chamber therapy.What is the use of Cryogenicchamber therapy forsportsperson?

1. To decrease cell growthand reproduction

2. Increase the pace of injuryrehabilitation.

3. Decrease inflammation andpain

4. Performance enhancementsimilar to the banned drugsbut falls outside thedomain of doping.

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

a

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aCorrect:2 Marks Time:64Sec.

Its goal is to decreasecell growth andreproduction (cellularmetabolism), increasecellular survival,decreaseinflammation,decrease pain andspasm, promote theconstriction of bloodvessels(vasoconstriction),and when usingextremetemperatures, todestroy cells bycrystallizing thecytosol, which is theliquid found insidecells, also known asintracellular fluid(ICF). The mostprominent use of theterm refers to thesurgical treatment,specifically known ascryosurgery. Othertherapies that use theterm are cryogenicchamber therapy andice pack therapy. It

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has been used as atraining and injuryrehabilitation centrefor many sportingbodies. This Therapytriggers the release ofendorphins whichinduce analgesiaimmediate pain relief.Statement 4 isincorrect with respectto this therapy.

Consider the followingstatements regarding "smartcity":

1. Government envisages tohave 100 Smart Cities withat least one smart city ineach State/UT.

2. Only retrofitting strategywill be used to upgrade theexisting cities to smartcities.

3. Government contributionfor Smart City would beused only to createinfrastructure that haspublic benefit outcomes.

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

b

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a Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:1Sec.

Based developmentin the Smart CitiesMission are cityimprovement(retrofitting), cityrenewal(redevelopment) andcity extension(greenfielddevelopment) plus aPancity initiative inwhich SmartSolutions are appliedcovering larger partsof the city.The implementationof the Mission at theCity level will be doneby a Special PurposeVehicle (SPV) createdfor the purpose.Eachsmart city will have aSPV which will beheaded by a full timeCEO and havenominees of CentralGovernment, State

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32Government and ULBon its Board.Governmentcontribution for SmartCity is used only tocreate infrastructurethat has publicbenefit outcomes.The total number of100 smart cities havebeen distributedamong the Statesand UTs on the basisof an equitablecriteria. The formulagives equalweightage (50:50) tourban population ofthe State/UT and thenumber of statutorytowns in theState/UT. Based onthis formula, eachState/UT will,therefore, have acertain number ofpotential smart cities,with each State/UThaving at least one.

Consider the followingstatements about Gandhiji inSouth Africa:

1. Gandhiji's politicalactivities from 1894 to1906 is classified as the'Moderate' phase of thestruggle for the South

a

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The Second phase ofthe struggle in SouthAfrica began in 1906,was characterized bythe use of themethod namedSatyagraha.

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African Indians.2. He set up Natal Indian

Congress and started apaper called 'Indianopinion'.

3. The phase of the strugglein South Africa till 1906,was characterized by theuse of the method namedSatyagraha.

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

test_id=1674&package_id=1276&compare_with=3&qid=3875&et1=1&et2=9)

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Who among the followingartisans doesn't belong to theHarappan Culture?

1. Brick makers2. Stone cutters3. Weavers4. Boat-builders5. Terracotta manufacturers

Select the correct answer usingthe code given below.(a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1, 2 and 5 only(c) 3 and 4 only(d) None of the above

d

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dCorrect:2 Marks Time:4Sec.

In Harappan Culture,Gold and silverornaments are foundin many places.Pottery remains plainand in some placesred and black paintedpottery is found.Beads weremanufactured from awide variety of semi-precious stones.Specialized groups ofartisans includegoldsmiths, brickmakers, stonecutters, weavers,boat-builders and

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terracottamanufacturers.Bronze and coppervessels are theoutstandingexamples of theHarappan metal craft.

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Which of the following is/are thecharacteristics of commercialfarming?

1. Farm mechanization2. Crop specialization3. Surplus production

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

b

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bCorrect:2 Marks Time:23Sec.

Farm mechanization,Crop specializationand Surplusproduction are thedeterminants ofcommercial farming.

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Which of the followingstatements regarding Garudais/are correct?

1. Garuda is an endangeredbird according to IUCNRED List.

2. In mythology, it is ahumanoid bird, mentionedin both Hinduism andBuddhism.

c

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Garuda is anendangered birdaccording to IUCNRED List. It is amigratory bird. It is amigratory bird of thestork family. A rescueand rehabilitationcentre has beenopened in Bhagalpur,Bihar for protectionand conservation of

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Select the correct answer usingthe codes given below.(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Garuda, especiallyinjured birds.This bird like creature(humanoid bird) findsmention in bothHinduism (as vahanaof Lord Vishnu) andBuddhism.

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Consider the followingstatements regarding theDoctrine of Pith and Substancein case of the originalJurisdiction of the Supremecourt of India:

1. When anything isprohibited directly it’sprohibited indirectly.

2. The law is ultravires if itviolates some basicprinciples of Constitution.

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

d

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a Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:26Sec.

Pith and substance isa legal doctrine inCanadianconstitutionalinterpretation used todetermine underwhich head of powera given piece oflegislation falls. Thedoctrine is primarilyused when a law ischallenged on thebasis that one level ofgovernment (be itprovincial or federal)has encroached uponthe exclusivejurisdiction of anotherlevel of government.1st statement isdoctrine of colourablelegislation and 2ndstatement is doctrineof basic structure.

c not The National

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Consider the followingstatements about the NationalPopulation Register (NPR):

1. It is a Register of usualresidents of the country.

2. It is prepared under theprovisions of the CensusAct, 1948 and theCitizenship Act of 1955.

3. The objective of NPR isbetter utilization andimplementation of thebenefits under governmentschemes, improveplanning and security inthe country.

4. It is compulsory for for allusual residents to registerunder the NPR.

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

Very difficultAnalytical(A)

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attempted Population Register(NPR) is a Register ofusual residents of thecountry. It is beingprepared at the local(Village level), subDistrict (Tehsil/Taluklevel), District, Stateand National levelunder provisions ofthe Citizenship Act1955 and theCitizenship(Registration ofCitizens and issue ofNational IdentityCards) Rules, 2003.As per Section 14A ofthe Citizenship Act1955 as amended in2004, it iscompulsory for everycitizen of the countryto register in theNational Register ofIndian Citizens(NRIC). The creationof the NationalPopulation Register(NPR) is the first steptowards preparationof the NRIC. Out ofthe universal datasetof residents, thesubset of citizenswould be derivedafter due verificationof the citizenshipstatus. Therefore, it iscompulsory for allusual residents to

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register under theNPR.

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Consider the following withrespect to PRAGATI launched bythe Government of India:

1. It involves only PMO,Union GovernmentSecretaries, and ChiefSecretaries of the States.

2. It is a mechanism forredressal of PublicGrievances only.

3. It will be accessible to thepublic on the webplatform.

Which of the above statementis/are incorrect?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

b

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PRAGATI is a uniqueintegrating andinteractive platform.The platform is aimedat addressingcommon man’sgrievances, andsimultaneouslymonitoring andreviewing importantprogrammes andprojects of theGovernment of Indiaas well as projectsflagged by StateGovernments. ThePRAGATI platformuniquely bundlesthree latesttechnologies: Digitaldata management,video-conferencingand geo-spatialtechnology. It alsooffers a uniquecombination in thedirection ofcooperativefederalism since itbrings on one stagethe Secretaries ofGovernment of Indiaand the ChiefSecretaries of theStates. With this, thePrime Minister is ableto discuss the issues

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with the concernedCentral and Stateofficials with fullinformation and latestvisuals of the groundlevel situation. Suchan effort has neverbeen made in India. Itis also an innovativeproject in e-governance andgood governance.

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The demand for foreign currencyis due to:

1. Repayment of Internationalloans

2. Foreign Investment3. Export of goods4. Grants and Donations

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

c

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b Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:65Sec.

The demand for foreigncurrency depends upon:

Repayment ofInternational loans.Foreign Investment-Foreign investmentworks in two ways -can be in India andInvestment in Foreignlands by Indiangovernment/ Indiancompanies. i.e. Ifinvestment is to bemade in US then,dollars would beneeded. e.g. Chinahas utilized its excessforex reserves tocreate sovereignfunds for investmentin foreign countries.Imports or purchasefrom a foreigncountry necessitatesthe demand forforeign currency and

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NOT the Exports.Grants and Donations(unilateral payments)to a country areoften made in termsof the currency of thecountry to which it isgiven.Speculative Trading.Payment of Incomes.Direct purchasesmade abroad.

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Which of the followingstatements is/are correctregarding Mammals?

1. They possess mammaryglands.

2. There are only five livingegg laying mammals.

3. Their heart is fourchambered.

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

d

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All Mammals share aunifying set ofcharacteristics, these are:(a) Hair: Hair is one of thecharacteristics that isunique to mammals-noother animals have truehair and all mammals havehair covering at least partof their body at some timeduring their life.(b) Mammary glands:Mammals nurse theiryoung ones with milkproduced by mammaryglands. These are alsounique to mammals.(c) Lower jaw made up of asingle bone.(d) Endothermy: mammalsare endothermic whichmeans they are capable ofregulating their own bodytemperature.

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(e) Four chambered Heart:Found in Mammals andbirds. Three chamberedheart is found inAmphibians and Reptiles.(f) Some of the Mammalsmay be aquatic .Eg.Dolphins,Whales,dugongs, Otters, Walrusesetc.(g) Some mammals may beegg laying. There are onlyfive living egg layingmammals:

1. Duck-billed Platypus2. Four Species of

Echidna (Also knownas spiny ant eaters)

Which of the followingconstitutes the principalcomponents of money supply inthe economy?

1. Currency held by thepublic.

2. Stock of money held bythe government.

3. Demand deposits of thepeople with thecommercial banks.

4. Stock of money held bythe banking system of thecountry.

Select the correct answer usingthe codes given below.(a) 1 only

c

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Supply of money is a stockconcept. It refers to totalstock of money (of all types) held by the people of acountry at a point of time.However, supply of moneydoes not include i) stock ofmoney held by thegovernment and ii) stock ofmoney held by the bankingsystem of a country.Because, Govt. andbanking system aresuppliers of money and thestock of money held by thesuppliers of money is nevertreated as a part of thesupply of money in thecountry.

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

Thus, Supply of Moneyincludes:Currency with the public,Demand deposits with thecommercial banks and,(iii) Other deposits with theRBI, in the form of:(a) Demand Deposits withthe RBI of public financialinstitutions (like NABARD),(b) Demand deposits ofother Reserve Banks ofForeign Central Banks andGovernments with the RBI.(c) Demand Deposits ofInternational FinancialInstitutions (like IMF andWorld Bank).

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Who among the following is/aremembers of committee forappointment of CBI Director?

1. Prime Minister2. Chief Justice of India or

Supreme Court judgerecommended by CJI.

3. Leader of largest party inopposition of Lok Sabha.

4. Minister of Home AffairsSelect the correct answer usingthe codes given below:(a) 2, 3 and 4 only

d

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The appointmentscommittee consistsof PM,CJI and Lop OfLok Sabha. The DelhiSpecial PoliceEstablishment(Amendment) Act,2014 adds that leaderof largest party canbecome a member ifLop is not there inLoksabha.

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

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Which of the following can be athreat to the Biodiversity of anMarine area?

1. Sand and Gravel extraction2. Ballast Water3. Mariculture4. Invasive Alien Species

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

d

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Threats in marine areas:Overfishing anddecline of species:Industrial fishing, overexploitation of targetspecies, by-catchspeciesPollution andeutrophication: Land-based activities (riverrun-off), atmosphericdeposition, maritimetrafficDegradation anddestruction of the seafloor: Beam trawling,dredging, sand andgravel extractionAlien speciesintroductions:Maritime trade(ballast waters,fouling), leisurenavigation,mariculture, climatechange.Leisure and tourism:Coastal development,water quality insummer (highpopulation),mechanical beach

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cleaning, noise andother perturbationsdue to the highpopulation

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As per the Constitution of India,a Member of Parliament isdisqualified:

1. If he holds an office ofprofit.

2. If he is not a citizen of India3. If he is convicted for any

offense resulting inimprisonment for two ormore years.

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

a

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The constitutionmentions only 1 twogrounds fordisqualification. Thirdground is mentionedin the Representationof the People Act1951.

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Consider the following majordiscontinuities of Earth:

1. Conrad - Outer and InnerCrust

2. Mohorovicic - Crust andmantle

3. Gutenberg - Outer andInner Mantle

4. Lehmann - Mantle andCore

a

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Earth’s majordiscontinuities:

1. Conrad - Outer andInner Crust

2. Mohorovicic - Crustand mantle

3. Wichart - Gutenberg -Mantle and core

4. Lehmann - Outer andInner Core

5. Repitte - Outer and

st

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Which of the pairs given aboveis/are correctly matched?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Inner Mantle

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Consider the followingprovisions under the DirectivePrinciples of State Policy asenshrined in the Constitution ofIndia:

1. To organise agriculture andanimal husbandry onmodern and scientific lines.

2. Equal pay for equal workfor men and women.

3. To promote the welfare ofthe people by securing asocial order.

4. To protect and improve theenvironment and tosafeguard forests andwildlife.

Which of the above areSocialistic Principles that arereflected in the DirectivePrinciples of State Policy?(a) 1, 2 and 4 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Socialistic principlesare the ones whichlay down theframework of ademocratic socialiststate, aim atproviding social andeconomic justice andset the path towardswelfare state. Thus,going by thisdefinition- 2nd and3rd statements arecorrect . Whereas,1st is GandhianPrinciple and 4thstatements isreflection of Liberal-Intellectual principle.

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Consider the followingstatements regarding non-cooperation movement:

1. Gandhi Ji assured Swarajin one year if the non-cooperation movementwent well.

2. Civil disobedience whichincluded non payment oftaxes was kept as abackup if the governmentused oppression to curbthe non-cooperationmovement.

3. The non-cooperationresolution provided for thenational structure of thecongress for the first time.

4. The wrongs of JallianwalaBagh and Khilafat weremerged into the non-cooperation movement.

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

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All statements arecorrect.

c c Statements 1 and 4

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Which of the following areincluded in the Originaljurisdiction of the High Court?

1. A dispute related toelections of Members ofParliament and Statelegislature.

2. Inter-State water disputesbetween two or moreStates.

3. A dispute arising out of anypre-constitution treaty oragreement.

4. Enforcement ofFundamental rights ofcitizens.

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

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come under originaljurisdiction of Highcourt.Statements 2 and 3come under originaljurisdiction ofSupreme court.

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Gorumara National Park, one ofthe smallest national parks inIndia, has recorded one fifthspecies of butterflies of country.It is located in:(a) Kerala - Tamil Nadu border(b) Uttarakhand(c) Jammu and Kashmir(d) West Bengal

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There are about 600known species ofbutterflies in WestBengal and about1,500 in India.Gorumara aloneaccounts for morethan half of thespecies found in theState and about one-fifth found in thecountry.

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The park, located inthe State's Jalpaiguridistrict, covers anarea of only 80 sq.km., and hasrecorded at least fourspecies of butterfliesthat have never beenfound in the Statebefore.

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The mangrove cover of India ishome to many species. Considerthe following species:

1. River terrapin2. Gangetic river dolphin3. Estuarine crocodile4. Fishing cat

Which of the above speciesis/are not found in mangroves?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 3 and 4 only(d) None of the above

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The mangrove coverof India (2.69% of theglobal mangrove areaand 8% of Asia'smangroves) is hometo umbrella speciessuch as the tiger aswell as manythreatened speciessuch as the Riverterrapin, Gangeticriver dolphin,Estuarine crocodileand Fishing cat.

Consider the followingstatements:

1. Improves corporategovernance.

2. Increases dependence onGovernment.

3. Unlocks true value of the

c

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cCorrect:2 Marks Time:32Sec.

Disinvestment and listingof CPSEs on stockexchanges takes theeconomic reform agendaforward and inter alia:

Improves corporategovernance: Higher

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Enterprises for allstakeholders.

4. Raises budgetaryresources for theGovernment.

Which of the above is/arebenefits of disinvestment andlisting of CPSEs?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2, 3 and 4 only(c) 1, 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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disclosure levels asmandated bySEBI/stockexchanges and underCompany Law bringin greatertransparency andaccountabilityDevelops anddeepens the capitalmarket throughspread of equityculture: The processof listing of CPSEs onstock exchangesfacilitatesdevelopment anddeepening of capitalmarket and spread ofequity culture.Consequent to listing,the CPSEs will beable to approach thecapital market toraise resources fortheir capitalexpenditurerequirements as isthe case amongprivate companies.Thus, thedependence onGovernment fundingwill be reduced.

Raise budgetary resourcesfor the Government.

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Changes in technology andchanges in preferences are themajor reasons for theoccurrence of which of thefollowing kind ofunemployment?(a) Cyclical Unemployment(b) Structural Unemployment(c) Frictional Unemployment(d) Seasonal Unemployment

b

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StructuralUnemployment: Thiskind ofunemploymenthappens when thestructure of anindustry changes. Forexample, as thecountry is tending tomove from use ofbicycles tomotorbikes and cars,the demand forlabour in the cycleindustry hascontinuously fallen inthe country. Changesin technology andchanges in tastes aretwo big reasons forthe occurring ofstructuralunemployment in theeconomy. One of thereasons why 12thplan focuses on skilldevelopment is toaddress the problemof structuralunemployment in thecountry.Cyclicalunemployment: Thiskind ofunemploymentoccurs when all thosewho want to workcannot be employedbecause there is notenough demand in

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the market for theirwork.FrictionalUnemployment: Thiskind ofunemploymentoccurs when aperson leaves/loses ajob and starts lookingfor another one. Thissearch for a job maytake a considerableamount of timeresulting in frictionalunemployment.SeasonalUnemployment: Thiskind ofunemployment isexpected to occur atcertain parts of theyear.

The International currencyexchange rates are determinedby the:

1. Government of thecountries

2. Market forces of demandand supply

3. Interest rate decisionsWhich of the statements givenabove is/are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only

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International currencyexchange ratesdisplay how muchone unit of a currencycan be exchanged foranother currency.Currency exchangerates can be floating,in which case theychange continuallybased on a multitudeof factors, or they canbe pegged (or fixed)to another currency,in which case theystill float, but they

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(d) 1 only move in tandem withthe currency to whichthey are pegged.Floating rates aredetermined by themarket forces ofsupply and demand.There are geopolitical andeconomicannouncements thataffect the exchangerates between twocountries, but a fewof the most popularinclude: interest ratedecisions,unemployment rates,inflation reports,gross domesticproduct numbers andmanufacturinginformation.Some countries maydecide to use apegged exchangerate that is set andmaintained artificiallyby the government.Governments ofemerging marketcountries often dothis to create stabilityin the value of theircurrencies. In order tokeep the peggedforeign exchange ratestable, thegovernment of thecountry must holdlarge reserves of the

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currency to which itscurrency is pegged inorder to controlchanges in supplyand demand.

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Which of the following is/are theenvironmental effects of theEarth's rotation on its axis?

1. Day and Night2. Planetary Winds3. Tides

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

d

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The directions oflarge motions of theatmosphere andoceans are alsoaffected, as theturning planet makestheir paths curve. Ourweather systemsrespond to thisphenomenon, whichis known as theCoriolis effect.The Earth's rotationcombined with theMoon's gravitationalpull on the planetcreates the rhythmicrise and fall of theocean surface i.e.tides.

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Which of the following tribes arecorrectly matched with theregions they are associatedwith?

1. Maldhari tribe - GirSanctuary

2. Jenu Kuruba tribe -Nagarhole Sanctuary

3. Baiga tribe - Indira GandhiSanctuary

a

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Baiga villages wererelocated from theAchanakmar TigerReserve inChhattisgarh. theyare a central Indiantribe. Indira GandhiSanctuary is locatednear Anamalai inTamil Nadu.Maldhari tribes live inand around Gir

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

sanctuary and BanniGrasslands, both inGujarat.Jenu Kuruba tribelives in NagarholeSanctuary regionapart from otherregions of WesternGhats.

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Consider the followingstatements about the GreatIndian Bustard (GIB):

1. The GIB is categorized as'critically endangered'under the IUCN Red Listand listed in Schedule I ofthe Indian Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972.

2. GIBs are birds of grasslandand semi-arid habitat.

3. Presently its habitat isconfined to Rajasthan andThe Rann of Kutch only.

4. Its habitat is underanthropogenic pressurefrom industrialization andconversion to agriculturalfields.

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

c

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The GIB iscategorized as'criticallyendangered' underthe IUCN Red Listand listed inSchedule I of theIndian Wildlife(Protection) Act,1972.GIBs are birds ofgrassland and semi-arid habitat. Theirhabitat is underanthropogenicpressure fromindustrialization andconversion toagricultural fields. Inmost of their formerranges, GIBs havebeen wiped out dueto the loss of habitat.Presently small andfragmentedpopulations of GIBsare found in certainparts of Indian statesviz. Rajasthan,

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Gujarat, Maharashtra,Andhra Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh,Karnataka andMadhya Pradesh.

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Inflation can occur due to cost-push and demand pull factors.Consider the following factors:

1. Increase in governmentexpenditure

2. Rising population andhousehold consumption

3. Buying and selling of realestate in urban areas

4. Increase in administeredprices

5. Infrastructural bottlenecksWhich of the above is attributedto the demand-pull factors?(a) 1, 2 and 4 only(b) 1, 3 and 5 only(c) 4 and 5 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

d

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Inflation primarily occursdue to two sets of factors,the demand-pull factorsand the cost-push factors.Both of them have beenexplained below in detail:(a) Demand Pull factors:These are those set offactors due to which theremay be an increase in thedemand for goods andservices in the economy.Some of them are:

1. Increase ingovernmentexpenditure

2. Rising population3. Black Money4. Changing

consumptionpatterns

(b) Cost- Push Factors:(i) Rise in wages(ii) Increase in indirecttaxes(iii) Increase inadministered prices(iv) Infrastructuralbottlenecks

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Fluctuation due toseasonal and cyclicalreasonsAdministered prices arenot determined by regularmarket forces of supplyand demand. They areconsidered undesirablewhen they cause prices tobe higher than acompetitive standard,when they areaccompanied by excessivenon-price competition(efforts to increase saleswithout enhancing thevalue of the product), orwhen they add toinflationary tendencies—either by failure to lowerprices in response to costreductions or by increasingprices to maintain a givenmargin of profit in the faceof rising costs.

Which of the following is/areamong the Fundamental Dutiesof citizens laid down in theIndian Constitution?

1. To provide opportunitiesfor education to his child orward between the age ofsix and fourteen years.

2. To defend the country andrender national servicewhen called upon to do so.

3. To safeguard public

d

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All the statements arepart of FundamentalDuties.

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59 property and to abjureviolence.

4. To protect and improve thenatural environment.

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

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Power sharing is the very spiritof Democracy. Identifyarguments which are in favour ofpower sharing from thefollowing?

1. Reduces conflict amongstdifferent communities.

2. Decreases the possibilityof arbitrariness.

3. Delays decision makingprocess.

4. Accommodates diversitiesand promotes people’sparticipation ingovernment.

5. Increases instability anddivisiveness andundermines the unity of acountry.

Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?(a) 1, 3 and 5 only

b

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Argument 1, 2 and 4are in favour of powersharing. 3 and 5 areagainst the powersharing. Primarymotive of any politicalsystem is powersharing amongvarious communitiesand groups.

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

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Consider the followingstatements regardingConvention on the Elimination ofall forms of DiscriminationAgainst Women (CEDAW)

1. It commits States toundertake measures to enddiscrimination in their legalsystem.

2. India is not a ratifyingcountry and is thereforenot legally bound to put itsprovisions into practice.

Which of the above statementsis/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

a

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India signed theconvention andratified it on 9 july1993.CEDAW was adoptedin 1979 by the UNgeneral assembly andis often described asan international bill ofright for women. Itconsists of apreamble and 30articles and defineswhat constitutesdiscrimination againstwomen and sets upan agenda fornational action to endsuch discrimination.BY accepting theconvention,Statescommit themselvesto undertake a seriesof measures to enddiscrimination againstwomen in all forms.

With reference to IntendedNationally DeterminedContributions (INDCs), which of

d

DifficultFactual(F)

dCorrect:2 Marks Time:57

The INDCs arenational policyoutlines in whichcountries determine

th

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the following statements isincorrect? (a) These are voluntary outlinesof post-2020 national actionplans, which members, intend totake before reaching to anagreement at COP-21 in Paris.(b) INDCs will be mainly focusingon mitigation and adaptationstrategies with main purpose oflimiting global temperature risewithin 2 C.(c) India intends to submit twosets of INDCs, one based on thedomestic resources and theother based on developednations’ financial and technologysupport.(d) None of the above

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Sec. their contributions inthe context of theirnational priorities,circumstances andcapabilities inaccordance withglobal framework –United NationsFrameworkConvention onClimate Change(UNFCCC) that drivescollective actiontowards a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. Basedon the guidelinesissued after COP-20at Lima, Peru, INDCsare expected to besubmitted ahead ofCOP-21 in Paris to beheld at the end of2015. These intendedcontributions areexpected to create aconstructivefeedback loopbetween national andinternationaldecision-making onclimate change.As per the guidelines,INDCs shouldinclude: Quantifiableinformation on thereference point(including a baseyear); Scope andcoverage (implyinggases and sectors);

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Planning processes(to oversee thefulfillment of INDCs)and How the Party considers that its INDC is fair and ambitious, in light of its nationalcircumstances, and how it contributes towards achieving the objective set out in Article 2 of theconvention.Therefore, mainlythey will be focusingon various mitigationand adaptationstrategies to reducecarbon emissions sothat globaltemperature rise canbe contained within 2C.

India at Lima, hasagreed to INDCs, butsince the guidelinesare not specific interms of languageand leave much moreto the individualinterpretation.Therefore, Indiaintends to submit twosets of INDCs, onebased on what wecan achieve solelybased on the use ofavailable domesticresources and theother based on the

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financial andtechnology support ifmade available by thedeveloped nations asthe cost oftechnology (IPRs), isthe main issueregarding theadoption ofrenewable and cleanenergy resourceswhich is vital formaintaining pace ofeconomicdevelopment whilefighting issues relatedto climate change.

Recently, Western GhatsEcology Expert Panel (WGEEP)and High Level Working Group(HLWG) reports werecontinuously in news. In thisregard, which of the followingstatements is/are correct?

1. Unlike WGEEP, HLWGallowed establishment offish processing and softdrink manufacturing unitsin Ecologically SensitiveAreas with specificguidelines.

2. Both WGEEP and HLWGhad recommendedconstitution of WesternGhat Ecology Authority(WGEA) to manage andregenerate the Ghats.

a

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The first statementrefers to therecommendation ofboth committeesregarding theestablishment of Red,Orange and GreenCategory industries inEcologically SensitiveAreas in WesternGhats. As WGEEPunder Madhav Gadgildecalred entireWestern Ghats asecologically sensitivearea (EcologicallySensitive Zone [ESZ]1; ESZ 2 and ESZ 3 –descending order ofdiversityrichness),thiscommittee has

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Select the correct answer usingthe codes given below:(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

recommendedblanket ban on Redand Orange categoryindustries.HLWG underKasturirangan, hasdivided the Ghatsinto two main regions– Cultural Landscape(human settlements,agriculture, livestockrearing regions) andNatural Landscape(forest cover,protected areas –national parks,sanctuaries – 37% ofthe entire region) anddeclared only laterregion as theEcologically SensitiveArea but here alsotaking into accountdevelopmentalneeds, it hasrecommendedallowing theestablishment ofOrange categoryindustries such as fish processing andsoft drinkmanufacturing unitsin this area, providethese units fulfillcertain specificationsand follow theguidelines in order toprotect this region.With reference toWestern Ghat

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Ecology Authority,only WGEEP reportrecommended itsstatutoryestablishmentwhereas HLWGemphasizedstrengtheningexisting regulatoryframework for ESAswith strict monitoringand evaluation alongwith institutionalfactors such astraining andsensitization of theofficials.

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Consider the following soilproperties:

1. Sandy loam in texture 2. Deficient in Nitrogen3. Rich in Potash, Phosphoric

Acid4. Fertile

Which of the below given soilgroup represents the aboveproperties?(a) Alluvial Soils(b) Laterite Soils(c) Black Soils(d) Red and Yellow Soils

a

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The alluvial soils areyet immature andhave weak profiles.They differ inconsistency from driftsand to rich loamsand from silts to stiffclays. A fewoccasional kankarbeds are alsopresent. Thechemical compositionof the alluvial soilsmakes this group ofsoils as one of themost fertile in theworld. The proportionof nitrogen isgenerally low, butpotash, phosphoricacid and alkalies are

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adequate, while ironoxide and lime varywithin a wide range.

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Micronutrients are essential forplant growth and play animportant role in balanced cropnutrition. Which among thefollowing is a micronutrient?

1. Copper2. Iron3. Chlorine4. Sulphur

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

b

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Micronutrients ofsoil: Chlorine, Iron,Boron, Manganese,Zinc, Copper,Molybdenum, Nickel.Macronutrients ofsoil: Nitrogen,Potassium, Calcium,Magnesium,Phosphorous andSulphur.Micro-nutrients are asimportant to plantnutrition as primaryand secondarynutrients, thoughplants don't requireas much of them. Alack of any one of themicronutrients in thesoil can limit growth,even when all othernutrients are presentin adequate amounts.

Which of the following types ofchemical weathering arecorrectly matched with thedescriptions they are associatedwith?

1. Oxidation - occurs wherethere is ready access tooxygenated water and

d

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There are four types ofchemical weatheringprocesses:Solution: Soluble rockforming minerals likenitrates, sulphates andpotassium are affected bythis process.

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atmosphere.2. Carbonation - rainwater

mixes with CO2 in air toproduce carbonic acid thatreacts with minerals

3. Hydration - minerals reactwith water to formhydrates.

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

Carbonation: Reaction ofcarbonates andbicarbonates with mineralsis a common processwhich helps in the breakdown of feldspar andcarbonate minerals( caveformation is a result of thisprocess), rainwater mixeswith CO2 in air to producecarbonic acid that reactswith minerals.Hydration: it is chemicaladdition of water. Mineralstake up water andexpand.This causes anincrease in volume and therepetition of this processcauses fatigue in the rocksand leads to theirdisintegration. thehydrationof anhydrite forms gypsum.Oxidation: Combination ofminerals with oxygen toform oxides or hydroxides.Occurs where there isready access tooxygenated water andatmosphere.

Consider the followingstatements regarding theCenter-State relations in India:

1. Article 356 says that if anystate fails to comply withdirections given by Center

c

DifficultAnalytical(A)

d Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:34Sec.

Article 365 says thatif any state is failed tocomply withdirections given bycenter than presidentrule can be imposed

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then President rule can beimposed on that state.

2. Executive power by stateshould be exercised incompliance with lawsmade by parliament.

3. Bills on certain mattersenumerated in the state listcan be introduced in thestate legislature only withprior sanction of President.

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

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on that state. Sooption 1 is wrong.Article 256 says thatthe executive powerof state is soexercised as toensure compliancewith the laws madeby parliament. Sooption 2 is correct.Bills on certainmatters (like puttingrestrictions on inter-state movement ofgoods) enumerated inthe state list can beintroduced in thestate legislature onlywith prior sanction ofpresident. So option3 is correct.

Consider the followingstatements regarding a region inIndia:

1. The relief is undulating.2. There is little percolation of

rain water due to hard rockstructure.

3. Rivers in this region areseasonal and dry up insummer season.

Which type of irrigation shouldbe followed in such a region?

a

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Tank irrigation is practiced(esp in south central India)due to the followingreasons:

1. The undulating reliefand hard rock make itdifficult to dig canalsand wells.

2. There is littlepercolation of rainwater due to hardrock structure andground water is notavailable in large

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(a) Tank(b) Canal(c) Well (d) None of the above

quantity.3. Most of the rivers in

this region areseasonal and dry upin summer season.

4. There are severalstreams whichbecome torrentialrainy season and theonly way to make useof this water is toimpound them byconstructing bundsand building tanks.

5. The scattered natureof population andagricultural fields alsofavour tank irrigation.

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Which of the followingstatements regarding soils is/arecorrect?

1. High soil acidity is typicalof cold and humid climate.

2. Alkaline soil is typical ofwarm and humid climate.

Select the correct answer usingthe codes given below.(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

a

Very difficultAnalytical(A)

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Soils in cold, humidclimates typicallyhave high acidity,while in arid climates,soils are typicallyalkaline. Acidity canbe corrected byapplying lime, acompound ofcalcium, carbon, andoxygen (CaCO3),which removes acidions and replacesthem with the basecalcium.

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With respect to environmentalstudies, the term "sere" signifies:(a) The succession of speciestaking place in low moistureareas such as rock, sand etc.(b) The plants that invade thebare lands initially.(c) The sequence ofcommunities succeeding eachother during the course ofsuccession.(d) The species which havemuch greater influence oncommunity characteristics.

c

MediumFactual(F)

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Sere is the sequenceof communitiessucceeding eachother during thecourse of succession.

With regards to Tropical climateswhich of the followingstatements is/are correct?

1. Consistent day length andinsolation input.

2. Intertropical convergencezone (ITCZ) brings rain as itshifts seasonally.

3. Warm ocean temperaturesand unstable maritime airmasses .

4. Upper-air westerly windsand undulating JetStreams.

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

b

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Tropical climates, the mostextensive, occupy about36% of Earth's surface,including both ocean andland areas. The tropicalclimates straddle theequator from about 20° Nto20° SThese cli- mates truly arewinterless. Importantcausal elements include:

Consistent day lengthand insolation input,which produceconsistently warmtemperatures; Effects of theintertropicalconvergence zone

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

(ITCZ), which bringsrains as it shiftsseasonally with thehigh Sun; and Warm oceantemperatures andunstable maritime airmasses.

Tropical climates havethree distinct regimes:tropical rain forest (ITCZpresent all year), tropicalmonsoon (ITCZ present 6to 12 months), and tropicalsavanna (ITCZ present lessthan 6 months).

Presence of upper-airwesterly winds andundulating JetStreams are thecharacteristics ofmicrothermalClimates (mid andhigh latitudes, coldwinters)

For what reason was the'Cunningham Circular' duringthe Civil Disobedience phaseissued?

1. to debar all thegovernment employeesfrom forming any politicalorganization.

2. to suspend all thegovernment employeeswho participated in Civildisobedience movement.

d

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To curb the studentsparticipation in CivilDisobedienceMovement,Cunningham Circularwas implemented in1930 by the British,which played animportant role inshaping the FreedomStruggle in Assam.It forced thestudents and their

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723. to forbid the students from

joining any politicalactivities.

4. to restrict railway workersfrom forming union.

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

guardians to furnishassurances of goodbehaviour andforbade them toparticipate in politicalactivities, and evoked strongresponse.Students quit schoolsin protest and manyEducationalInstitutions likeKamrup Academy ofGuwahati andSibsagar Vidyapeethwere established.

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Consider the following:1. Rajasuya2. Asvamedha3. Vajpeya4. Lopamudraya

Which of the above is/areperformed by the King tostrengthen his position in thekingdom?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 only(c) 1, 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

c

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Option 2 and 3 aresacrifice and a race.Option 1 isceremony/ritual.option 4 is name of awoman poet.Larger kingdomswere formed duringthe later Vedic period.Many jana or tribeswere amalgamated toform Janapadas orRashtras in the laterVedic period. Hencethe royal power hadincreased along withthe increase in thesize of kingdom. Theking performedvarious rituals andsacrifices tostrengthen hisposition. They include

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Rajasuya(consecrationceremony),Asvamedha (horsesacrifice) and Vajpeya(chariot race). Thekings also assumedtitles likeRajavisvajanan,Ahilabhuvanapathi,(lord of all earth),Ekrat and Samrat(sole ruler).

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Consider the followingstatements about the Earth'sRevolution around the Sun:

1. The seasons arise from theEarth's revolution aroundthe Sun and the tilt of theEarth's axis.

2. At the winter solstice, thenorthern hemisphere istilted toward the Sun.

3. At the summer solstice,the southern hemisphere istilted toward the Sun.

4. On the day of equinox dayand night are of equallength everywhere on theglobe.

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

b

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At equinox, the circleof illumination passesthrough the Northand South Poles. Oneimportant feature ofthe equinox is thatday and night are ofequal lengtheverywhere on theglobe.The seasons arisefrom the Earth'srevolution around theSun and the tilt of theEarth's axis.At the summer (June)solstice, the northernhemisphere is tiltedtoward the Sun. Atthe winter(December) solstice,the southernhemisphere is tiltedtoward the Sun. Atthe equinoxes, dayand night are of equal

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length.

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Consider the followingstatements regarding differenttheater forms of India:

1. Bhand Pather is a theatreform of Kashmir. Satire andparody are the underlyingtechnique. It combinesdance, music and acting.

2. Bhaona is a theatre form ofGujarat and Assam inwhich the narrator usesSanskrit language.

3. Tamasha is a theatre formof Uttar Pradesh in whichfemale actress is the chiefexponent.

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

a

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Bhand Pather is atheatre form ofKashmir. Satire andparody are theunderlying technique.It combines dance,music and acting.Bhaona is a theatreform of Assam whileBhavai is a form ofGujarat andRajasthan. Sutradharstarts the play inBhaona in Sanskritlanguage then inBrajboli or Assamese.Tamasha is theatreform of Maharashtrawhile Nautanki andRasleela are of UttarPradesh. Femaleactress is the chiefexponent of dance inthe play, she isknown as Murki.

Consider the following pairs ofEnvironmental Prizes for thecorresponding years and theirwinners?

1. Midori Prize, 2014 - Kamal

a

MediumFactual(F)

notattempted

Dr. Kamal Bawareceived Midori Prize,2014 for hiscontributions toresearch in ecology

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Bawa2. Whitley Awards, 2015 -

Rajendra Singh3. Stockholm Water Prize,

2015 - Pramod PatilWhich one of the above pairsis/are correctly matched?(a) 1 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3

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of tropical forests,sustainable use oftropical forests,climate change in theHimalaya; forpromotingengagement of civilsociety inconservation effortsand for his leadershiprole in setting upAshoka Trust forResearch in Ecologyand the Environment(ATREE).Pramod Patil forcommunityconservation of thegreat Indian bustardin the Thar Desert,India and AnandaKumar for developingcommunicationsystems to reducehuman-elephantconflict in southernIndia won the WhitleyAwards, 2015.Rajendra Singh ofIndia is named the2015 StockholmWater Prize Laureate,for his innovativewater restorationefforts, improvingwater security in ruralIndia, and forshowingextraordinary courageand determination inhis quest to improve

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the living conditionsfor those most inneed.

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Which of the followingconditions is/are favourable totea plantation?

1. High rainfall2. Warm temperature3. Well drained acidic soil4. Sloping land

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

d

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b Incorrect :-0.67Marks Time:34Sec.

Climatic conditions forgrowing tea:Temperature: 21°C to29°C is ideal for theproduction of tea. Hightemperature is required insummer. The lowesttemperature for the growthof tea is 16°C.Rainfall: 150-250 cm ofrainfall is required for teacultivation.Soil: Tea shrubs requirefertile mountain soil mixedwith lime and iron. The soilshould be rich in humus.Land: Tea cultivation needswell drained land.Stagnation of water is notgood for tea plants. Heavyrainfall but no stagnancy ofwater, such mountainslopes are good for teacultivation.

Which of the following functionsis/are provided by the Seagrassbeds?

1. Fisheries and marinebiodiversity protection

2. Nutrient cycling

d

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The most commonlyobserved goods andservices (directbenefits) thatseagrass bedsprovide includefisheries production,

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3. Coastal protection4. Water filtration5. Carbon sinks and cycling

Select the correct answer usingthe code given below.(a) 1, 2 and 4 only(b) 1, 3 and 4 only(c) 2 and 5 only(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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nursery grounds, andmarine biodiversityprotection. Indirectservices includenutrient cycling,coastal protection,water filtration,carbon cycling, andcarbon sinks. Overand above this,economic value canalso be determinedthrough aconsideration of'replacement costs'for restoring orrehabilitatingdestroyed resources.

Which of the following can be regarded as the prime objectivesof Lead Bank Scheme?

1. To have an area approachfor targeted and focusedbanking.

2. To promote financialliteracy.

3. Expansion of branchbanking facilities.

4. To meet credit needs ofrural economy.

Select the correct answer usingthe codes given below.(a) 1 and 2 only

c

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Promotion of financialliteracy is not thePRIME objective ofLead Bank Scheme. Lead Bank Scheme(LBS) was introducedin 1969, based on therecommendations ofthe Gadgil StudyGroup. The basicidea was to have an"area approach" fortargeted and focusedbanking.Under the Scheme,each district hadbeen assigned todifferent banks

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

(public and private) toact as a consortiumleader to coordinatethe efforts of banks inthe districtparticularly in matterslike branch expansionand credit planning. The Lead Bank wasto act as aconsortium leader forco-ordinating theefforts of all creditinstitutions in each ofthe allotted districtsfor expansion ofbranch bankingfacilities and formeeting the creditneeds of the ruraleconomy.

Consider the followingstatements regardingComptroller and Auditor Generalof India. Which of the followingis incorrect?(a) CAG is appointed by thePresident of India.(b) CAG holds the office duringthe pleasure of the President. (c) Supreme Court of India hasexpanded the scope ofjurisdiction of CAG recently where the CAG now has theright to audit the receipts of

b

MediumFactual(F)

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Statement B isincorrect becauseCAG is removed onthe grounds as aJudge of SupremeCourt In India.Art 149 of theConstitutionempowers CAG toaudit the accounts ofUnion, States andother bodies asprescribed by any lawof parliament.Accordingly, CAGaudits followingaccounts:

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private sector companies thatshare revenue with thegovernment for use of spectrum.(d) CAG doesn't have powers toaudit any private sectorcompanies under theCompanies Act.

Consolidated fundsof Union, States andUT with legislativeassembliesContingency andPublic Accounts ofUnion and States.Departmentalundertakings,Governmentcompanies and otherbodies financed byUnion or State.The SC verdict hasexpended the scopeof Art.149 in followingmanner:Natural resourcessuch as spectrum,oil, gas and minerals-belong to people.Whenever Union,State, Local bodiesor private entities areexploiting naturalresources, they’reaccountable topeople viaParliament.Although CAGdoesn’t have powersto audit any privatesector companiesunder Companiesact.But when privatesector is exploitingnatural resourcesunder PPP or revenuesharing agreements,every unlawful gain

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by company is a lossto consolidated fundof India.Therefore, CAG hasright to audit thereceipts of privatesector companiesthat share revenuewith the governmentfor use of spectrum.

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With reference to PradhanMantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana,consider the followingstatements:

1. Enable and mobilize alarge number of Indianyouth to take up skilltraining.

2. Provide Monetary Awardsfor Skill Certification.

Which of the above statementis/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2

c

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The objective of thisScheme is to encourageskill development for youthby providing monetaryrewards for successfulcompletion of approvedtraining programs.Specifically, the Schemeaims to:

Encouragestandardization in thecertification processand initiate a processof creating a registryof skills Enable andmobilize a largenumber of Indianyouth to take up skilltraining and becomeemployable and earntheir livelihood.Increase productivityof the existingworkforce and alignthe training andcertification to theneeds of the country.

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Provide MonetaryAwards for SkillCertification to boostemployability andproductivity of youthby incentivizing themfor skill trainingsReward candidatesundergoing skilltraining by authorizedinstitutions at anaverage monetaryreward of Rs. 8,000(Rupees EightThousand) percandidate.

Benefit 24 lakh youth at anapproximate total cost ofRs. 1,500 Crores.

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What is the provision tosafeguard the autonomy of theElection Commission of India?

1. Chief ElectionCommissioner is providedwith security of tenure.

2. Constitution has debarredthe retiring Chief ElectionCommissioner from anyfurther appointment by thegovernment.

3. The service conditions ofthe Chief ElectionCommissioner cannot bevaried to his disadvantageafter his appointment.

a

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1st and 3rdstatements arecorrect.2nd statement isincorrect:Constitution does notdebars the retiringChief ElectionCommissioner fromany furtherappointment by thegovernment.4th statement isincorrect: theConstitution does notprescribes thequalification of the

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4. The Constitution hasprescribed the qualificationof the members of ElectionCommission.

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

members of ElectionCommission.

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Match the great literary workswith their authors:

1.Mricchakatika

1. Bhasa

2. Meghdoot 2. SriHarsha

3. SwapnaVasavadattam

3.Kalidasa

4. Ratnavali 4.Shudraka

Select the correct answer usingthe code given below.(a) 1-2, 2-4, 3-1, 4-3(b) 1-4, 2-3, 3-2, 4-1

c

MediumFactual(F)

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

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Which of the following can belocated in the Rann of Kachchhand Gulf of Kachchh?

1. Coral reef2. Asiatic Wild Ass3. Dugong4. Whale sharks5. The Great Indian Bustard

Select the correct answer usingthe code given below.(a) 1, 2 and 3 only(b) 1, 4 and 5 only(c) 2, 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

d

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The Asiatic Wild assis restricted to theRann of Kachchh inGujarat and itssurrounding areas.Listed as Vulnerable(IUCN 2013) andprotected underSchedule I of theWPA, 1972, dugongoccurs in the Gulf ofMannar, Palk Bay,Gulf of Kachchh andAndaman andNicobar Islands.Whale sharks andcoral reefs are foundin the Gulf ofKachchh.The Great IndianBustard is found indry and semi aridregions includingRann of Kachchh.

Consider the followingstatements:

1. In Champaran, he opposedTinkathia system in whichthe peasants were forcedto grow paddy on threetwentieth part of their land.

b

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In Champaran, heopposes Tinkathiasystem in which thepeasants were forcedto grow indigo andother cash cropsinstead of the food

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2. In Kheda, the rich peasantsproprietors called uponGandhi to lend support tothe already ongoingcampaign for remission ofthe revenues in the face ofpoor harvest.

3. In Ahmedabad, hethreatened to fast if millworkers' demand forhigher wages were notmet.

4. The chronological order ofthese movements isKheda, Champaran andAhmadabad.

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crops which wasnecessary for theirsurvival.The chronologicalorder of thesemovements isChamparan,Ahmadabad andKheda,

Which one of the followingstatementsregarding hydraulicallyconnected system is correct?

1. Exchange of water iscontrolled by the differencein elevation.

d

MediumAnalytical(A)

dCorrect:2 Marks Time:30Sec.

Ground water andsurface water areessentially oneresource, physicallyconnected by thehydrological cycle.Although surface

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2. Rainfall does notcontribute to maintenanceof underground watertable.

3. Underground water mayalso be connected tosurface water.

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

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water andgroundwater areconsidered asseparate resourcesthey are functionallyinter dependent.If ground water is inphysical contact withthe surface water it iscalled a hydraulicallyconnected system.And if it is not incontact it is calledhydraulicallydisconnectedsystems.exchange of waterbetween thegroundwater systemand a stream iscontrolled by thedifference in elevationbetween groundwatertable and the waterlevel in the stream.

Consider the followingstatements:

1. In the Golaknath caseSupreme court laid down anew doctrine of basicstructure of theconstitution.

2. In the KesavanandaBharati case SupremeCourt ruled that parliament

d

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In the Golaknath caseSupreme court ruledthat the Fundamentalrights are given atranscendental andimmutable positionand hence theparliament cannotabridge or take awayany of the

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cannot abridge or takeaway any of thefundamental rights.

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

fundamental rights.In the KesavanandaBharati case theSupreme courtoverruled itsjudgement in theGolaknath case andstated that theParliament isempowered toabridge or take awayany of thefundamental rights.At the same time, itlaid down a newdoctrine of basicstructure of theconstitution.

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Which of the following functionsperformed by Guilds (Sreni) ofancient India is/are correct?

1. Guilds were organizationsof people of same castefollowing the sameprofession.

2. They performed bankingfunctions and lent loans toArtisans and Merchants.

3. They could prosecute theirmember for breaking thestate and guild laws.

4. They were engaged incharity works as well.

Select the correct answers fromthe codes given below.(a) 1 and 3 only(b) 2 and 4 only

c

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Guilds wereorganizations ofpeople following thesame profession.Guild were economicinstitutions and casteare social groups.The guilds loanedmoney to artisansand merchants andepigraphical evidenceshows that even theroyalty depositedmoney with them.Guild worked toalleviate distress andundertook works ofpiety and charity as amatter of duty.Guilds could try theirmember for offenses

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

in accordance withtheir own customs. Aguild member has toabide by to bothstate and guild laws.However thejurisdiction of guildcourts was confinedto civil cases alone.

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Which of the followingstatements is/are correctregarding Acharya VinobaBhave?

1. He is associatedwith Sarvodaya andBhoodan movement.

2. He had translated theBhagavad Gita intoMarathi.

3. In 1940 he was chosen byGandhi to be the secondindividual Satyagrahiagainst the British ruleafter Nehru.

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

c

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In 1940 he waschosen by Gandhi tobe the first individualSatyagrahi againstthe British rule. Thesecond was Nehru.

b d Gender

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Consider the followingstatements regarding GenderMainstreaming (GM):

1. Gender Mainstreaming is aglobally accepted strategyfor promoting genderequality.

2. It was adopted byConvention on theElimination of all forms ofDiscrimination AgainstWomen (CEDAW)

3. It requires assessing thedifferent implications formen and women of anyplanned policy action.

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

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Mainstreaming is thepublic policy conceptof assessing thedifferent implicationsfor men and womenof any planned policyaction, includinglegislation andprogrammes, in allareas and levels.This Idea wasformally featured in1995 at the fourthWorld Conference onwomen in Beijing.And was cited in thedocument thatresulted from theconference, that is,the Being Platform forAction.CEDAW was adoptedin 1979 much beforethe concept ofGenderMainstreaming cameto be known hencestatement 2 is wrong.

The label of the food productssometimes has "PROCESSEDBY IRRADIATION METHOD".Which of the following is/arecorrect regarding irradiation?

1. It is used to pasteurize andsterilize foods.

2. It doesn't cause change infreshness and texture offood unlike heat.

d

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Irradiation is a coldprocess and can beused to pasteurizeand sterilize foodswithout causingchanges in freshnessand texture of foodunlike heat. Unlikechemical fumigants,irradiation does not

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3. X-rays can be used forirradiation process.

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

leave any harmfultoxic residues in foodand is more effective.It is efficient and canbe used to treatprepackedcommodities.Irradiation producesvery little chemicalchanges in food.None of the changesknown to occur havebeen found to beharmful. Theradiological productsand free radicalsproduced areidentical to thosepresent in foodssubjected totreatment such ascooking, canning etc.X rays , Gamma raysand electron beamscan be used forirradiation process.

Match List-I and List-II andselect the correct answers fromthe codes given below:

(A) ChauriChaura

(1) RowlattAct

(B) Dandi(2) Non-cooperationmovement

b

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(C)Jalianwallamassacre

(3) Quit IndiaMovement

(D)CongressRadio

(4) CivilDisobedienceMovement

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

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Which of the following fibres aresecreted by connective tissuecells?

1. Collagen fibres2. Reticular fibres3. Elastic fibres4. Chondrocytes

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

a

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Chrondocytes: theseare fixed cells ofconnective tissue.They are matrixsecreting cells ofcartilage.there are three typesof fibres secreted byconnective tissuecells:

1. Collagen fibres2. Reticular fibres and

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

3. Elastic fibres.The most common type isthe collagen fibers. Theseare flexible fibres with hightensile strength.

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Consider the followingstatements:

1. Chlorofluorocarbondepletes ozone layer in theatmosphere.

2. The topmost contributionto greenhouse effect isfrom Carbon dioxide.

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

a

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Chlorofluorocarbon:Contribute to Ozonedepletion in the upperatmosphere, themanufacture of CFCshas been phased outunder the MontrealProtocolCarbon dioxide:Water vapour is themost importantgreenhouse gas, andcarbon dioxide (CO2)is the second-mostimportant one.Methane,nitrousoxide, ozone andseveral other gasespresent in theatmosphere in smallamounts alsocontribute to thegreenhouse effect.72% of the globallyemitted greenhousegases is carbondioxide. They are themost important causeof global warming.

c not Natural wetlands in

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Which of the following types ofWetland ecosystems are foundin India?

1. Bogs2. Fens3. Lagoons4. Salt Marshes

Select the correct code.(a) 1 and 4 only(b) 3 only(c) 3 and 4 only(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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attempted India consists of thehigh-altitudeHimalayan lakes,followed by wetlandssituated in the floodplains of the majorriver systems, salineand temporarywetlands of the aridand semi-aridregions, coastalwetlands such aslagoons, backwatersand estuaries,mangrove swamps,coral reefs andmarine wetlands, andso on.In fact with theexception of bogsand fens, Indianwetlands cover thewhole range of theecosystem typesfound.A fen is one of themain types ofwetland, the othersbeing grassymarshes, forestedswamps, and peatybogs.Along with bogs, fensare a kind of mire.Fens are usually fedby mineral-richsurface water orgroundwater. Theyare characterized bytheir water chemistry,which is pH neutral or

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alkaline, withrelatively highdissolved minerallevels but few otherplant nutrients.

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Assertion: Government recentlydeclared Nilgai as animal vermin.Reason: A species declaredanimal vermin can not ordinarilybe killed.(a) Both A and R are true and Ris the correct explanation of A.(b) Both A and R are true, but Ris not correct explanation of A.(c) A is true but R is false.(d) A is false but R is true.

c

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Assertion is correct.A species declaredanimal vermin can bekilled. So reason isfalse.

Consider the followingstatements about Albedo:

1. Albedo is the reflectivequality of a surface.

2. In the visible wavelengths,lighter colors have loweralbedos, and darker colorshigher albedos.

3. Smooth surfaces increasealbedo, whereas roughersurfaces reduce it.

4. Earth's Albedo value ishigher than Moon.

c

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In the visiblewavelengths, darkercolors have loweralbedos, and lightercolors higheralbedos. On watersurfaces, the angle ofthe solar rays alsoaffects albedo values:Lower anglesproduce a greaterreflection than dohigher angles. Inaddition, smoothsurfaces increase

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albedo, whereasrougher surfacesreduce it.Earth and itsatmosphere reflect31% of all insolationwhen averaged overa year. Bycomparison, a fullMoon, which is brightenough to read byunder clear skies, hasonly a 6%–8%albedo value.Thus,earthshinebeing four timesbrighter thanmoonlight

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) actsas a prime currency authority forIndian economy. This wouldimply which of the following?

1. The RBI has an exclusiveright of issuing notes in alldenomination.

2. The RBI acts as an agentof the Government andmints coins for it.

3. The RBI is responsible forthe design, production andoverall management of thenation's currency.

Select the correct answer usingthe codes given below.(a) 2 and 3 only(b) 1 and 2 only

c

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1 and 3statements arecorrect - Section 22of the RBI Act 1934makes provided thatRBI has the sole rightto issue Bank notesof all denominations.Thus, Reserve Bankis responsible for thedesign, productionand overallmanagement of thenation's currency,with the goal ofensuring an adequatesupply of clean andgenuine notes.In consultation withthe Government, the

st rd

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

Reserve Bankroutinely addressessecurity issues andtargets ways toenhance securityfeatures to reduce therisk of counterfeitingor forgery of currencynotes.At present, papercurrency notes inIndia are issued in thedenomination of Rs.5, Rs.10, Rs.20,Rs.50, Rs. 100, Rs.500 and Rs. 1,000. The printing of Rs. 1and Rs. 2denominations hasbeen discontinued,though the notes incirculation are valid.Reserve Bank of Indiahas been authorizedto issue notes of Rs.5000 and Rs. 10000also. In fact, as perRBI act, RBI canissue any note of anydenomination butNOT exceeding Rs.10,000. The notesdenomination isnotified byGovernment and RBIacts accordingly.2 statement isincorrect - Thedistribution of Coinsis undertaken by RBIas an agent of the

nd

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Government, (coinsare minted by theGovernment and notby RBI). Coins up to50 paisa are called"small coins" andcoins of Rupee oneand above are called"Rupee coins".

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A State of India is having thefollowing characteristics:

1. Long length of coastline.2. Long duration of hot and

dry conditions.3. Wet in the southern

districts and Arid in thenorth-west region.

4. Deserts, scrublands,grasslands, deciduousforests, and wetlands tomangroves, coral reefs andestuaries are found.

Which of the State given belowis referred to in the abovestatements?(a) Tamil Nadu(b) Oddisa(c) Gujarat(d) Karnataka

c

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All the statements arecorrect with respectto Gujarat State.

MARS Curiosity has discovered a a The laser-firing

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bedrock with surprisingly highlevels of silica. What does itindicate?(a) Ideal conditions forpreserving ancient organicmaterial.(b) Finding evidence for life.(c) Supports microbial life in theancient past.(d) None of the above

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Chemistry & Camera(ChemCam) andDynamic Albedo ofNeutrons (DAN) ofCuriosity showselevated amounts ofsilicon and hydrogen.High levels of silica inthe rock couldindicate idealconditions forpreserving ancientorganic material.