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1. Who raided the Somnath temple of Gujrat during 11 th century?

a) Muhammad of Ghori

b) Muhammad Bin Qasim

c) Mahmud of Ghazni

d) Muizzudin Muhammad

Correct Answer: C

Your Answer: C

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• If you remember the time period of Mahmud of Ghazni, then you can easily answer this question.

• This temple was reconstructed after India’s independence on orders of deputy Prime minister Sardar Valabh bhai Patel.

• Real name of Muhammad of Ghori is Muizzudin Muhammad.

• In 712 A.D., Muhammad bin Qasim invaded Sind. He was the commander of the Umayyad kingdom. Qasim defeated Dahir, the ruler

of Sind and killed him in a well-contested battle. His capital Aror was captured. Qasim extended his conquest further into Multan.

Qasim organized the administration of Sind. The people of Sind were given the status of zimmis (protected subjects). There was no

interference in the lives and property of the people. Soon, Qasim was recalled by the Caliph.




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2. In which battle Prithviraj Chouhan was defeated?

a) Battle of Tarain

b) Battle of Waihind

c) Battle of Chandawar

d) Battle of Panipat

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: A

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Solution (a)

Battle of Tarain

The first Battle

· Muhammad Ghori versus Prthiviraj chauhan .

· Location near Thaneswar in present Haryana.

· In 1191, Muhammad Ghori captured the fortress of Bhatinda in East Punjab which was on the frontier of

Prithiviraj Chauhan's domains. Prithviraj marched on to Bhatinda to recover his fort and met with Ghori in Tarain in

1191.

· Prithviraj’s brother Govind Tai wounded Ghori and forced the Ghori’s army to withdraw resulting in retaking of

Bhatinda fort in their possession.

The Second Battle

· The second battle was between the same belligerents and at same place in 1192.

· Ghori wanted to take avenge of his defeat and after reaching Lahore he sent his envoy to Prithviraj chauhan and

asked to accept his suzerainty, Prithviraj refused and once again both faced each other in battle but this time

Prithviraj was defeated and executed.

Battle of Waihind

· It was fought in 1008 between Anandpala , Jayapala’s successor, and Mahmud of Ghazni in Waihind , the Hindu

Shahi capital near Peshawar.

· In this battle, Anandapala was supported by the rulers of Kanauj and Rajasthan.

· Result – Mahmud defeated Anandpala and extended his rule over most of the Punjab.

Battle of Chandawar

· In 1193, Qutubddin Aybak or Aibak helped Muhammad Ghori to defeat Jaichand of Kannauj of the Gaharwar

dynasty. It took place at Chandwar (modern Firozabad), on the Jamuna River close to Agra. Jaichand was

defeated, giving Muhammad control of Kannauj and much of northern India.

There have been three Battles of Panipat :

The 1 st Battle of Panipat (1526), between Babur and the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, resulting in a Victory of

Mughals.

The 2 nd Battle of Panipat (1556), between the Mughal Ruler Akbar and Hemu , the Hindu ruler of North India from

Delhi, resulting in a Mughal victory.

The 3 rd Battle of Panipat (1761), between the Durrani Empire of Ahmad Shah Abdali of Afghanistan and the

Maratha Empire of Balaji Baji Rao, resulting in decisive Afghan victory.




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3. Who is the author of Kitab-ul-Hind?

a) Abul Fazl

b) Abul Faizi

c) Al Biruni

d) Minhaj-i-Siraj

Correct Answer: C

Your Answer: C

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Solution (c)

Do you remember Shaikh Mubarak ?

· Shaikh Mubarak, was a scholar in the philosophy and literature of Greece as well as in Islamic

theology. He was associated with Akbar in the religious discussions.

· Abul fazal and Abul Faizi were son of Shaikh Mubarak.

· Abul Faizi was the elder brother of Akbar's historian Abul Fazl . Akbar highly recognised the genius in

Faizi and appointed him tutor for his sons and gave place to him among his decorative ' Navaratnas '.

· Abul Fazl was the vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar, and author of the Akbarnama , the official

history of Akbar's reign in 3 volumes, (the 3 rd volume is known as the Ain-i-Akbari ) and a Persian

translation of the Bible.

· He was also one of the Nine Jewels (Hindi: Navaratnas ) of Akbar's royal.

Al Biruni

· Born in 973, in Khwarizm in present day Uzbekistan.

· In 1017, when Sultan Mahmud invaded Khwarizm , he took several scholars and poets back to his

capital, Ghazni ; Al- Biruni was one of them.

· Al- Biruni spent years in the company of Brahmana priests and scholars, learning Sanskrit, and

studying religious and philosophical texts.

· He wrote “The Kitab-ul - Hind”.

o It was written in Arabic

o It is a voluminous text, divided into 80 chapters on subjects such as religion and philosophy, festivals,

astronomy, alchemy, manners and customs, social life, weights and measures, iconography, laws and

metrology of India.

Minhaj-i-Siraj

· A 13th-century Persian historian born in the Ghurid capital city of Firuzkuh .

· He was contemporary of Shamsuddin Iltutmish .

· He wrote ' Tabaqat-i-Nasiri '.

4. The Department established by the Firoz Shah Tughluq for charity was –




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a) Diwan-i-Kairat

b) Diwan-i-Bandagani

c) Diwan-i-Ariz

d) Diwan-i-Mustakraj

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: Unanswered

Explanation:

Solution (a)

Important Central DepartmentsDepartment FunctionDiwan-i-Risalat (ForeignMinister) Department of appeals

Diwan-i-Ariz Military departmentDiwan-i-Bandagan Department of slavesDiwan-i-Qaza-i-Mamalik Department of justiceDiwan-i-Isthiaq Department of pensionsDiwan-i-Mustakhraj Department of arrearsDiwan-i-Khairat Department of charityDiwan-i-Kohi Department of agricultureDiwan-i-Insha Department of correspondence

· Firoz Shah Tughlaq established Diwan-i-Khairat for taking care of orphans and widows.

· Diwan-i-Bundagan (department of slaves) was also established by Firoz Tughlaq.

5. Match the following

Department Function

1. Diwan-i-Risalat A. Department of appeals

2. Diwan-i-Ariz B. Military department

3. Diwan-i-Bandagan C. Department of slaves

4. Diwan-i-Qaza-i-Mamalik D. Department of justice

Select the correct code

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: C


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Solution (c)

Important Central DepartmentsDepartment FunctionDiwan-i-Risalat (Foreign Minister) Department of appealsDiwan-i-Ariz Military departmentDiwan-i-Bandagan Department of slavesDiwan-i-Qaza-i-Mamalik Department of justiceDiwan-i-Isthiaq Department of pensionsDiwan-i-Mustakhraj Department of arrearsDiwan-i-Khairat Department of charityDiwan-i-Kohi Department of agricultureDiwan-i-Insha Department of correspondence

6. The Marshall Islands is located in

a) Atlantic Ocean

b) Arctic Ocean

c) Pacific Ocean

d) Mediterranean Sea

Correct Answer: C


Explanation:

Solution (c)

The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island country located near the

equator in the Pacific Ocean. Geographically, the country is part of the larger island group of Micronesia

Source:

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7. Consider the following statements about Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS)

1. It will be under the aegis of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

2. It will create an inventory of all bridges in the country and rate their structural condition

3. Each bridge is assigned a National Identity Number based on the state, RTO zone and whether it is

situated on a National Highway, State Highway or is a district road

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

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Correct Answer: D


Explanation:

Solution (d)

IBMS is being developed to create an inventory of all bridges in the country and rate their structural

condition so that timely repair and rehabilitation work can be carried out based on the criticality of the

structure.

IBMS is the largest platform in the world owned by a single owner, with database that could exceed

1,50,000 bridge structures. So far 1,15,000 bridges have been inventorized, of which 85,000 are culverts

and the rest are bridges. During inventory creation each bridge is assigned a unique identification

number or National Identity Number based on the state, RTO zone and whether it is situated on an

National Highway, State Highway or is a district road. Then the precise location of the bridge in terms of

latitude-longitude is collected through GPS and based on this, the bridge is assigned a Bridge Location

Number. Thereafter, engineering characteristics like the design, materials, type of bridge, its age,

loading, traffic lane, length, width of carriage way etc are collected and are used to assign a Bridge

Classification Number to the structure. These are then used to do a structural rating of the structure on a

scale of 0 to 9, and each bridge is assigned a Structural Rating Number. The rating is done for each

component of the structure like integral and non integral deck, superstructure, substructure, bank and

channel, structural evaluation, deck geometry, vertical clearance, waterway efficiency etc. In addition to

the structural rating, the bridges are also being assigned Socio-Economic Bridge Rating Number which

will decide the importance of the structure in relation to its contribution to daily socio-economic activity of

the area in its vicinity.

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8. Consider the following statements Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

1. It ensures solvency of banks

2. Banks earn interest of 2% on CRR

3. Reduction in CRR leads to reduction of interest rates on loans provided by the Banks

4. Increase or decrease in CRR does not affect inflation


a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Solution (a)

The objective of CRR is to ensure the liquidity and solvency of the Banks.

RBI does not pay any interest on the CRR balances

Reduced CRR à More funds with the banks à Banks would have more money to play à This leads to

reduction of interest rates on Loans provided by the Banks

Reduced CRR à More money with the banks à Increase in money supply à More money & less goods à

Rise in inflation …… and vice versa.

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http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/first-rbi-monetary-policy-committee-meeting/article9183860.ece

9. Consider the following statements with respect to Marginal Cost of funds based Lending rate (MCLR)

1. It is based on cost of funds, minimum rate of return, operating expenses and cost of maintaining cash

reserve ratio

2. It is reviewed fortnightly

3. Banks will lend at or above MCLR


a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 3

d) 2 and 3

Correct Answer: C


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Base rate calculation is based on cost of funds, minimum rate of return, i.e margin or profit, operating

expenses and cost of maintaining cash reserve ratio while the MCLR is based on marginal cost of funds,

tenor premium, operating expenses and cost of maintaining cash reserve ratio. The main factor of

difference is the calculation of marginal cost under MCLR. Marginal cost is charged on the basis of

following factors- interest rate for various types of deposits, borrowings and return on net worth.

Therefore MCLR is largely determined by marginal cost of funds and especially by deposit rates and

repo rates.

The MCLR should be revised monthly.

Banks have the freedom to offer all categories of advances on fixed or floating interest rates. Banks have

to determine their actual lending rates on floating rate advances in all cases by adding the components

of spread to the MCLR. Accordingly, there cannot be lending below the MCLR of a particular maturity, for

all loans linked to that benchmark. Fixed rate loans upto three years are also priced with reference to

MCLR.

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http://indianexpress.com/article/business/banking-and-finance/banks-may-need-to-review-mclr-implementation-rbi/

10. The Indian Home Rule Society, India House and The Indian Sociologist in London was founded by

a) Shyamji Krishna Varma

b) Dadabhai Naoroji

c) Mahatma Gandhi

d) Dr. Ambedkar

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: A

Explanation:

Solution (a)

Shyamji Krishnavarma (Shyamji Krishna Nakhua) (4 October, 1857 – 30 March, 1930) was an Indian

revolutionary fighter, lawyer and journalist who founded the Indian Home Rule Society, India House and

The Indian Sociologist in London.









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Department Head

1. Diwani Wizarat A. Dahir-i-mumalik

2. Diwan-i-Ariz B. Qazi

3. Diwan-i-Insha C. Ariz-i-Mamlik

4. Diwan-i-Qaza-i-Mamalik D. Wazir


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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: B

Your Answer: D

Explanation:

Solution (b)

Important Central Officials

WazirThe chief Minister of the State-in Charge ofrevenue and finances, controlled by otherdepartment.

Ariz-i-Mamlik Head of Military department

Qazi Legal Officer(dispensed civil law based onMuslim law Shariat )

Wakil-i-dar Controller of the royal house hold .Barid-i-mumalik Head of the state news agency

Amir- i - majlis Officer-in-charge of royal feasts, conferenceand festivals.

Majlis - i -am Council of friends and officers consulted onimportant affairs of the state.

Dahir-i-mumalik Head of the royal correspondence.

Sadr-us- sudur Dealt with the religious matters andendowments.

Sadr- i - jahan Officers-in-charge of religious and charitableendowment.

Amir- i -dad Public prosecutorsNaib wazir Deputy MinisterMushrif-i-mumalik Accountant generalAmir- i - hazib Officer-in-charge of the royal courtKazi-i-mumalik Chief JusticeKazi-ul-kazat Head of the Central Judicial department




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12. Arrange the administrative units according to their division (bigger to smaller units)

1. Shiq

2. Pargana

3. Iqta

4. Village

Select the correct code –

a) 3,1,2,4

b) 1,2,3,4

c) 4,3,2,1

d) 2,1,3,4

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: A

Explanation:

Solution (a)

Iqtadar

· Sultante was divided into provinces, which were called as Iqtas . Iqta holder was called Iqtadar or

Muqti . Initially iqtas were under the control of the nobles. Like the earlier Sultans, the Khalji and

Tughluq monarchs appointed military commanders as governors of iqtas.

Shiq and Pargana

· The provinces were divided into shiqs and the next division was Pargana . Shiqdar controlled shiq.

Amil headed pargana which comprise of number of villages.

Village

· Village remained the basic unit of the administration . Village headman was most important official

called as ‘ muqaddam or chaudhri ’. Patwari was the village accountant.

13. Who invented sarangi and rabab?

a) Amir Khusrau

b) Pir Bhodan

c) Abul Fazl

d) Abul Faizi

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: A

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Amir Khusru

· The famous Persian writer of this period. He wrote a number of poems.

· He experimented with several poetical forms and created a new style of Persian poetry called ‘ Sabaq-i-Hind or the Indian style

’.

· He also wrote some Hindi verses.

· Amir Khusrau was author of Khazain-ul-Futuh and Tughlaq Nama .

· He was Sufi musician, poet and scholar.

· Alauddin Khalji patronized poets like Amir Khusrau and Amir Hasan.

· Amir Khusru is considered as the father of Urdu language and also known as the ‘Parrot of India’.

· Amizr Khusru was the inventor of Sarangi and the inventor of Sitar.

· Laila Majnu and Tughlaq Nama are the famous works of Amir Khusru.

· Amir Khusrau introduced many new ragas such as Ghora and Sanam.

· He evolved a new style of light music known as “ Q wwali” by blending the Hindu and Iranian systems.

· The invention of Sitar was also attributed to him.

Pir Bhodan or Budan

· He was also called as Baba Budhan Ali Shah

· He was a venerated Sufi pir who had religious discourse with Guru Nanak in Rawalpindi and later accepted Gurmat thought

during times of Guru Har Gobind.

· He was one of the great musicians of Delhi sultanate period.

Abul Fazl and Abul Faizi

· Shaikh Mubarak, was a scholar in the philosophy and literature of Greece as well as in Islamic theology. He was associated with

Akbar in the religious discussions.

· Abul fazal and Abul Faizi were son of Shaikh Mubarak.

· Abul Faizi was the elder brother of Akbar's historian Abul Fazl . Akbar highly recognised the genius in Faizi and appointed him

tutor for his sons and gave place to him among his decorative ' Navaratnas ’. The translation of Mahabharata into the Persian

language was done under his supervision.

· Abul Fazl was the vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar, and author of the Akbarnama , the official history of Akbar's reign in 3

volumes, (the 3 rd volume is known as the Ain-i-Akbari ) and a Persian translation of the Bible. He was his friend and

autobiographer, helped Akbar in framing a vision of governance around idea of sulh-i kul .

· Abul Fazl set a style of prose writing and it was followed by many generations.

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Books Author

1. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri A. Babur

2. Tuzuk-i-Baburi B. Inayat Khan

3. Shahjahanama C. Jahangir

4. Minhaj – i – Siraj D. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri


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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: D

Your Answer: D

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Solution (d)

Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri

· Jahangir’s autobiography

· It was written by Jahangir and it was famous for its style.

· Written in Persian.

· It includes details like Jahangir’s reflections on art, politics, and also information about his family.

Tuzuk-i-Baburi

· Babur wrote his memoirs, Tuzuk-i-Baburi in Turki language.

· Tuzuk-i-Baburi was also known as Baburnama , Book of Babur, and letters of Babur.

· It was translated to Persian by a Mughal courtier, Abdul Rahim during the reign of Akbar.

Shahjahanama

· Written by Inayat Khan.

· Genre of works written about the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Tabaqat-i-Nasiri

· Written by Minhaj-i-Siraj.

· A general history of Delhi Sultanate up to 1260.

15. Consider the following statements

1. Sankaracharya gave doctrine of Advaita.

2. Ramanuja considered God as Nirgunabrahma.

3. Madhav considered God as Sagunabrahma.


a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2 only




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d) All of the above

Correct Answer: C

Your Answer: C

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Sankara

· 9 th century – started a Hindu revivalist movement giving a new orientation to Hinduism.

· Born – Kaladi in Kerala.

· Gave doctrine of Advaita or Monism.

· He taught that Brahma ( ■■■■■■ ), the only or Ultimate Reality, was formless and without any

attributes i.e. NirgunaBrahma (god without attributes)

· He considered the world around us to be an illusion or maya.

· According to him to understand the true nature of Brahman and attain salvation – renunciate the world

and adopt the path of knowledge.

Ramanuja

· 12 th century – gave doctrine of Visishtadvaita or qualified oneness in that the soul even when united

with the Supreme God remained distinct.

· Born – Sriperumbudur near modern Chennai.

· According to him God is Sagunabrahman .

· Creative process and all the objects in creation are real but not illusory . Therefore, God, soul, matter

are real.

· He also advocated prabattimarga or path of self-surrender to God.

· To attain salvation - through intense devotion to Vishnu.

Madhava

· 13 th century - propagated Dvaita or dualism of Jivatma and Paramatma.

· Born - Pajaka near Udupi, a coastal Malabar region of south-west India in the state of Karnataka.

· God is Sagunabrahma.

· According to his philosophy, the world is not an illusion but a reality . God, soul, matter are unique in

nature.

· Nimbarka and Vallabhacharya are other preachers of Vaishnavite Bhakti in the Telungana region.




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16. Recently Centre approved a grant of Rs. 515 Crores for the development of Sagar Port Project. Sagar

Island is governed by?

a) Odisha

b) West Bengal

c) Goa

d) Gujarat

Correct Answer: B

Your Answer: B

Explanation:

Solution (b)

Sagar island is an island in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal about 100

km south of Kolkata.

It comes under South 24 Parganas District in West Bengal. It is governed by the State government of

West Bengal.


17. Which of the following statement [s] is/are correct with reference to India’s Air Quality Index (AQI)?

1. The index is launched under Swacch Bharat Abhiyan

2. PM 10 , PM 2.5 and Lead are considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index

3. Both Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Board administer National Air

Monitoring Program

Choose the appropriate code

a) 1 only

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c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None of the above

Correct Answer: C


Explanation:

Solution (c)

The Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar launched The National

Air Quality Index (AQI) on September 2014 under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. It is outlined as ‘One

Number- One Colour-One Description’ for the common man to judge the air quality within his vicinity.

The index constitutes part of the Government’s mission to introduce the culture of cleanliness. Air

pollution has been a matter of environmental and health concerns, particularly in urban areas. Central

Pollution Control Board along with State Pollution Control Boards has been operating National Air

Monitoring Program (NAMP) covering 240 cities of the country.

There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and

Severe. The proposed AQI will consider eight pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and

Pb) for which short-term (up to 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are

prescribed.

Source:

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhis-air-quality-worst-in-a-month-pollution-odd-even-3065852/


1. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is the statutory authority in charge of the waterways in

India.

2. Jal Marg Vikas (JMV) Project is being executed on Brahmaputra-Barak river systems to connect

northeast to the rest of India

3. World Bank is providing the technical and investment support for the implementation of JMV project

Choose the appropriate code

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Correct Answer: D


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Solution (d)

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was created by Government of India on 27 October 1986 for

development and regulation of Inland waterways for shipping and navigation.

Jal Marg Vikas Project is being executed on river Ganga (NW-1). It is being implemented with technical

and investment support from World Bank and would be completed over a period of six years at an

estimated cost of Rs. 4200 crore.

National Waterway 1 or NW1 will starts from Allahabad to Haldia with an distance of 1620 km.

National Waterway 2 will a stretch on Brahmaputra river from Sadiya to Dhubri in Assam state (891Km)

National Waterway 3 or the West Coast Canal is located in Kerala state and run from Kollam to

Kottapuram. The 205 km long West Coast Canal is India’s first waterway with all time navigation facility.

National Waterway 4 is connect Kakinada to Pondicherry through Canals,Tank and River Godavari along

with Krishna river. The NW 4 the second longest waterway of India with total lenght of 1095 km in

Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

National Waterway 5 connects Orissa to West Bengal ( 623 Km)

National Waterway 6 is the proposed waterway in Assam state and will connect Lakhipur to Bhanga in

river Barak. The 121 km long waterway

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19. Santhara is related to

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Vaishnavism

d) Shaivism

Correct Answer: B


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Solution (b)

Vaishnavism (Vaishnava dharma) is one of the major traditions within Hinduism along with Shaivism,

Shaktism, and Smartism.

Shaivism – Shiva as the supreme God

Sanathan Dharma (Hinduism Dharma)

That is now a matter of debate since the Rajasthan High Court last month held santhara (fasting unto

death, Digambars call it Sallekhana) illegal, making it punishable under Sections 306 (abetment of

suicide) and 309 (attempted suicide) of the IPC, terming it equivalent to suicide. Through santhara, a

person is expected to cause minimum disturbance to others. He or she is presumed to be voluntarily

shunning all of life’s temptations — food, water, emotions, bonds — after instinctively knowing death was

imminent.

Source:

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/elderly-woman-on-santhara-passes-away/article9176621.ece

20. Select the incorrect statement from the below:

a) India became the first country to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty.

b) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a non-U.N (United Nation body

c) ‘Accessible India Campaign’ has provided a nationwide flagship campaign for universal access for

people with disabilities.

d) Marrakesh Treaty forms part of the body of international copyright treaties administered by WIPO.

Correct Answer: B


Explanation:

Solution (b)

The World Intellectual Property Organization is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations.

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21. W ho was the ruler of Vijaynagar during the period of 1 st battle of Panipat?

a) Tuluva Narasa Nayaka

b) Harihara I

c) Krishna Deva Raya

d) Achyuta Deva Raya





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Explanation:

Solution (c)

Krishna Deva Raya was the ruler of Vijayanagar during the period of 1 st battle of Panipat . Krishna Deva

Raya reign lasts upto 1530 and the 1 st battle of Panipat happened in 1526. This battle was fought

between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi resulting in establishing of Mughal empire in India.

22. Consider the following battles

1. Battle of Chanderi

2. Battle of Khanua

3. Battle of Ghagra

4. 1 st Battle of Panipat

The correct chronological sequence is

a) 4,2,1,3

b) 4,2,3,1

c) 4,3,2,1

d) 2,4,1,3

Correct Answer: A


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The correct chronological order of the battles - Panipat → Khanua → Chanderi → Ghagra

Battle of Panipat

· There have been three Battles of Panipat :

· The 1 st Battle of Panipat (1526), between Babur and the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodi , resulting in a

Victory of Mughals.

· The 2 nd Battle of Panipat (1556), between the Mughal Ruler Akbar and Hemu , the ruler of North

India from Delhi, resulting in a Mughal victory.

· The 3 rd Battle of Panipat (1761), between the Durrani Empire of Ahmad Shah Abdali of Afghanistan

and the Maratha Empire of Balaji Baji Rao , resulting in decisive Afghan victory.

Battle of Khanua

· Fought between - Rana Sangha of Mewar , a great Rajput warrior, and Babur in 1527.

· Result - Babur won a decisive victory over Rana.

· Babur assumed the title Ghazi.

· Ghazi mean ‘Brave’.

Battle of Chanderi

· Fought between – Babur and Rajput ruler Medini Rai at Chanderi in 1528.

· Result – Babur won.

Battle of Ghagra

· Fought between - Babur and Afghans (Mahmud Lodhi ) near the confluence of Ganga and Ghagra in

Bihar in 1529.

· Result - Babur won.

23. Malik Muhammad Jayasi, who wrote ‘Padmavat’ is contemporary to

a) Alauddin Khalji

b) Sher shah suri

c) FIroz Shah Tughlaq

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· Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote the famous Hindi work Padmavat during Shershah Suri’s reign .

· About Padmavat – Hope you remember the conquest of Ranthambore and Rani Padmini .

· Though it happens during Allauddin’s period, but it was written during Sher Shah Suri’s period.


1. Polaj was land that has lain fallow for three or four years.

2. Chachar was land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never allowed to lie

fallow.

3. Parauti is land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength.

Select the incorrect statements

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: A

Explanation:

Solution (a)

According to Ain-i-Akbari land was classified as –

1. Polaj – It was land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never allowed to lie

fallow.

2. Parauti – land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength.

3. Chachar – land that has lain fallow for three or four years.

4. Banjar - land uncultivated for five years and more.

Of the first two kinds of land, there are three classes, good, middling, and bad. T hird of this represents

the medium produce, one-third part of which is exacted as the Royal dues.

25. Which ruler defeated the Sultan of Bijapur at Diwani?




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a) Harihara

b) Krishna Deva Raya

c) Narsa Nayaka

d) Sadasiva Raya

Correct Answer: B


Explanation:

Solution (b)

· Harihara was the founder of the Vijaynagar empire and Sangama Dynasty.

· The first thing Sri Krishnadeva Raya, did on ascending the throne was to put a stop to the regular loot

and raid, affairs by the Bahmanis .

· The raiding Bahmani army of Bijapur was decisively routed at the Battle of Diwani and Krishna Deva

Raya, went in hot pursuit of the Bahmani Sultan , Yusuf Adil Shah .

· The retreating Bijapur sultan, Yusuf Adil Shah, was defeated and killed at Kovilkonda , it was a crushing

blow for the Bijapur forces.

· Narasa Nayaka was the founder of Tuluva Dynasty.

· Sadasiva Raya was the last ruler of Tuluva Dyansty .

26. Kabaddi is the national game of

a) Bangladesh

b) Bhutan

c) Indonesia

d) India

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: A

Explanation:

Solution (a)

Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh and Nepal and also the state game of the Indian states of

Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Punjab.

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27. Lisbon treaty is related to

a) European Union

b) MERCOSUR, South American Union

c) African Union

d) Trans-Pacific Partnership

Correct Answer: A


Explanation:

Solution (a)

Lisbon Treaty, international agreement that amended the Maastricht Treaty (Treaty on the European

Union) and the Treaty of Rome (Treaty Establishing the European Community) and other documents to

simplify and streamline the institutions that govern the European Union (EU). To bring in

transparency and efficiency in functioning of the Union

The Treaty of Lisbon (initially known as the Reform Treaty) is an international agreement which amends

the two treaties which form the constitutional basis of the European Union (EU) . The Treaty of

Lisbon was signed by the EU member states on 13 December 2007, and entered into force on 1

December 2009

MERCOSUR -Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela

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28. The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related

to

a) Central Asia

b) South-East Asia

c) North Africa

d) Middle East

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Golan Heights is in Syria.

Middle East – Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Saudi, iran

Central Asia – Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

29. In the context of global oil prices, ‘Brent crude oil’ is frequently referred to in the news. What does this

term imply?

1. It is a major classification of crude oil

2. It is sourced from north sea

3. It does not contain sulphur

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1,2, and 3

Correct Answer: B


Explanation:

Solution (b)

Brent Crude is a major trading classification of sweet light crude oil that serves as a major benchmark

price for purchases of oil worldwide. This grade is described as light because of its relatively low density,

and sweet because of its low sulphur content. Brent Crude is extracted from the North Sea.

The other well-known classifications (also called references or benchmarks) are the OPEC Reference

Basket, Dubai Crude, Oman Crude, Urals oil and West Texas Intermediate (WTI). Brent is the leading

global price benchmark for Atlantic basin crude oils. It is used to price two thirds of the world's

internationally traded crude oil supplies.

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30. With regard to Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), consider the following

1. All the five permanent members of United Nations Security Council are Nuclear weapon States

2. South Sudan is not a member of NPT, though being a member of United Nations (U.N)

3. Right to peaceful use of nuclear technology is an important foundation of NPT

Which of the statement[s] given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1,2, and 3

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Objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation

in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and

general and complete disarmament.

Treaty entered into force in 1970.

Nuclear-weapon states (NWS)—consisting of the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United

Kingdom

Under the treaty, the five NWS commit to pursue general and complete disarmament, while the NNWS

agree to forgo developing or acquiring nuclear weapons.

South Sudan, India, Israel, North Korea and Pakistan remaining outside the treaty. Four UN member

states have never joined the NPT: India, Israel, Pakistan and South Sudan.

Four other states are known or believed to possess nuclear weapons: India, Pakistan and North Korea

have openly tested and declared that they possess nuclear weapons, while Israel has had a policy of

opacity regarding its nuclear weapons program.

3 pillars –

· non-proliferation

· disarmament

· the right to peacefully use nuclear technology

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31. Consider the following dynasties

1. Aravidu Dynasty

2. Saluva Dynasty

3. Tuluva Dynasty

4. Sangama Dynasty


a) 4,1,2,3

b) 4,2,1,3

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Explanation:

Solution (d)

Correct chronological order – Sangam → Saluva → Tuluva → Aravidu

· How to remember?

· Ram SANG a song for SALU who fights with her TALVAR in ARAVALLI .

· Sword is called as Talvar in hindi .

32. Which of the following does NOT belongs to the Chisti or Chishti silsila?

a) Shaikh Fariduddin

b) Shaikh Nassirudin Chirag

c) Bahauddin Zakariya

d) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya

Correct Answer: C


Explanation:

Solution (c)

Remember this table –

· Chishti silsila was founded by Shaikh Muinuddin Chisti in 1235 in Ajmer.

· Shiabuddin Suhrawardi was the founder of Suharawardi silsila .

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1. Naynar or Nayanmars were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused devotion to the Hindu

Supreme god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna in their songs of longing, ecstasy and service.

2. Alvar were a group of 63 saints in the 6 th to 8 th century who were devoted to the Hindu god Shiva in

Tamil Nadu.


a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: D

Your Answer: C

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You can remember the Alvar and Nayanar by this –

· Alvar consists of alphabet “V” So V for god Vishnu and because Alvar are devotees of Vishnu, Naynaar

automatically belongs to Shiva.

· The Nayanars and Alvars went from place to place composing exquisite poems in praise of the deities

enshrined in the villages they visited, and set them to music.

· There were 63 Nayanars , who belonged to different caste backgrounds such as potters, “untouchable”

workers, peasants, hunters, soldiers, Brahmanas and chiefs. The best known among them were Appar ,

Sambandar , Sundarar and Manikkavasagar . There are two sets of compilations of their songs –

Tevaram and Tiruvacakam .

· There were 12 Alvars , who came from equally divergent backgrounds, the best known being

Periyalvar , his daughter Andal , Tondaradippodi Alvar and Nammalvar . Their songs were compiled

in the Divya Prabandham .


1. Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor.

2. Battle of Buxar took place during the reign of Akbar Shah II.

3. Farrukh Siyar was killed by his noble Zulfiqar Khan.


a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) None of the above

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: A

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Statement 1

Furrukhsiyar 1713–1719

· His reign marked the ascendancy of themanipulative Syed Brothers, execution of therebellious Banda.

· In 1717 he granted a Farman to the EnglishEIC granting them duty-free trading rights in Bengal.The Farman was repudiated by the notable MurshidQuli Khan the Mughal appointed ruler of Bengal.

Statement 2

· Battle of Buxar took place during the reign of Shah Alam II not Akbar Shah II. You will remember the

battle of buxar details read in Modern History Value added notes. Please revise once again and also the

treaty.

Statement 3

· If you have read the Modern History Value added notes, you will remember that Zulfiqar Khan was

energetic wazir and noble during the period of Jahandar shah.

· Sayyid brothers had helped Farukkh siyar to accede the throne but they had also killed Farukkh siyar .


1. Foundation of Mughal painting was laid by Babur, who brought two Persian painters, Mir Sayyid Ali

and Abdal Samad.

2. Tenali Ramkrishna was patronized by Akbar.

3. Madurai was the gateway of trade with west Asia.


a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: D


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Statement 1

· It wasn’t Babur. It was Humayun who brought the 2 painters while returning from Persia.

· They became famous during Akbar’s reign. (please revise the paintings part as well)

Statement 2

· Tenali Ramkrishna was in the court of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijaynagar Kingdom not Akbar. He was

one of 9 gems ( Navratna ) of Krishna Deva Raya’s court.

Statement 3

· Surat was gateway of trade with west Asia.

· Also called gate of Mecca because many pilgrim ships sail from here

· In 17th century, factories of major European companies established here.

· Textiles of Surat famous for their gold lace borders.

· Huge banking houses at Surat by Kathiawad seths or Mahajans .


1. India is the largest producer of Cotton in the world

2. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is a statutory body established under the

Environment Protection Act 1986

3. Bt. Cotton is the only GM crop allowed for commercial cultivation in India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 3 only

c) None

d) 1,2 and 3

Correct Answer: D


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India> China> US> Pak

6.51 million tonnes of the fibre against 6.48 million tonnes registered by China in the cotton year

2014-15.

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

· The committee functions as a statutory body under the Environment Protection Act 1986 of the Ministry

of Environment & Forests (MoEF).

· Makes recommendations on field trials and commercialisation of GM crops , clears field trials, an

approval from the state government is a must since agriculture is a state subject.

37. World Economic Outlook is given by

a) World Bank

b) World Economic Forum

c) International Monetary Fund

d) Organization of Economic Cooperation and development

Correct Answer: C


Explanation:

Solution (c)

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38. What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of BT brinjal in India?

1. BT brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome.

2. The seeds of BT brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before

every season from the seed companies.

3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of BT brinjal may have adverse impact on health.

4. There is some concern that the introduction of BT brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

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Explanation:

Solution (c)

BT is related with bacteria and must be known to you. So you can eliminate statement 1. But still you

have two options left. C has more chances of being correct as you might have read about GM crops

causing loss to biodiversity. So, as you can see, you did not get exact answer, but you came closer. You

now only had two options, and can go on to take a calculated guess.

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39. Which of the following is known as Berne and Paris-plus agreement?

a) WIPO

b) TRIPS

c) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG

d) UNFCC

Correct Answer: B


Explanation:

Solution (b)

The TRIPS Agreement says WTO member countries must comply with the substantive obligations of the

main conventions of WIPO — the Paris Convention on industrial property, and the Berne Convention on

copyright (in their most recent versions).

With the exception of the provisions of the Berne Convention on moral rights, all the substantive

provisions of these conventions are incorporated by reference. They therefore become obligations for

WTO member countries under the TRIPS Agreement — they have to apply these main provisions, and

apply them to the individuals and companies of all other WTO members.

The TRIPS Agreement also introduces additional obligations in areas which were not addressed in these

conventions, or were thought not to be sufficiently addressed in them.

The TRIPS Agreement is therefore sometimes described as a “Berne and Paris-plus” Agreement.

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40. The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial

level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its

possible impact/impacts on the world?

1. Terrestrial biosphere tends towards a net carbon source

2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.

3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.

4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: B


Explanation:

Solution (b)

Statement 4 is not correct as cereals can be cultivated in warmer climates and it says “anywhere in the

world”. You can eliminate Option ‘C’ and ‘D’.

Statement 2 is correct as If temperatures rise, widespread coral mortality will occur due to coral

bleaching. Hence answer is ‘b’.

41. Consider the following events

1. Treaty of Purander

2. Attack on Shaista Khan

3. Combat with Afzal Khan

4. Arrest in Agra and escape


a) 3,1,2,4

b) 3,2,1,4

c) 2,1,3,4

d) 2,3,1,4

Correct Answer: B

Your Answer: D

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Combat with Afzal Khan

· 1657 – Shivaji attacked on Bijapur Kingdom. Sultan of Bijapur sent Afzal Khan, who was kiiled by

Shivaji .

· Detail story – please revise from the value added note’s Marathas chapter

Attack on Shaista Khan and Treaty of Purander

· 1663 - Aurangzeb sent Shaista khan against Shivaji . Shivaji was defeated but later they attacked on

him and killed his son.

· Aurangzeb enraged and sent Mirza raja Jai Singh. Jai Singh came with full preparations and defeated

Shivaji leading to Treaty of Purander (1665) which had given half of Shivaji’s forts and compensation to

Mughals.

Arrest in Agra and escape

· 1666 – Shivaji visited Agra, Aurangzeb insulted him and when Shivaji opposed they were imprisoned.

But after some time, Shivaji managed to escape and made military preparations for next 4 years against

Mughals.

42. Consider the following statements about “Jaziya”

1. Firoz Tughlaq was the 1 st Sultan of Delhi to impose Jaziya.

2. Earlier it was collected as a separate tax but during reign of Firoz Tughlaq it was collected with land

revenue.

3. Akbar abolished the Jaziya.

4. Aurangzeb reimposed it in 1679.

Select the correct statements

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 2 only

c) 4 only

d) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: A

Your Answer: D

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· Firoz was 1 st sultan of Delhi to impose Jaziya .

· In the beginning Jaziya was collected as part of land tax.

· During Firoz Tughlaq period it was collected as a separate tax.

· Rest all the statements are correct.

43. Consider the following rulers

1. Allauddin Khalji

2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq

3. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

4. Ahmad Wali Shah

5. Sikander Lodhi

Which of the rulers had moved their Capitals?

a) 3, 4 and 5

b) 2,3 and 4

c) 2,3 and 5

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: A


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While reading any subject please take care of this –

A subtopic comes in many other topics or chapters so while reading the chapter keep marking the

important subtopics and terms and pay attention where they occur again and again. After finishing the

chapter search the term in whole document and then jot down all the points under that common subtopic

or term. This way you cover both horizontally as well as vertically and let the examiner ask the question

in any way. The above question and Jaziya question is example of same.

Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

· He shifted his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (which he renamed Daulatabad). Remember the

experiment 1 and its failure? Recall why it failed?

Sikander Lodhi

· He moved the capital from Delhi to new city because he thought he would have better control over

kingdom. This city later became famous as Agra .

Ahmad Wali Shah

· Ahmad Wali Shah shifted the capital from Gulbarga to Bidar .


1. Chahar bagh pattern was used in Humayun’s tomb.

2. Terraced chahar bagh pattern is used at Lal mahal Bari.

3. River front chahar bagh pattern is used at Shalimar garden.

Select the correct statements

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: A


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· Babur was interested in planning and laying out formal gardens, placed within rectangular walled

enclosures and divided into four quarters by artificial channels.

· These gardens were called chahar bagh , four gardens, because of their symmetrical division into

quarters. Beginning with Akbar, some of the most beautiful chahar baghs were constructed by Jahangir

and Shah Jahan in Kashmir, Agra and Delhi.

45. Consider the following statements about “Qutb Minar”

1. It was founded by Qutbuddin Aybak

2. It is a 71-meter-long tall minaret

3. It was dedicated to the Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakthiyar Kaki.

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a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: B

Your Answer: B

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Solution (b)

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o The most magnificent building of the 13th century was the Qutub Minar which was founded by

Qutbuddin Aybak

o Completed by Iltutmish

o This 73 meter tower was dedicated to the Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakthiyar Kaki.

o Small arches and geometrical designs

o Bands of inscription in Arabic

o Surface – curved and angular

o Placing inscription on curved surface require precision


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46. With reference to Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements

1. RBI Act was amended to constitute MPC

2. The members of MPC will meet quarterly

3. Both government and RBI decide the monetary policy of India

4. MPC was set up based on the recommendation of Urjit Patel Committee

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 2 and 4 only

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: D

Your Answer: D

Explanation:

Solution (d)

Monetary Policy Committee is defined in Section 2(iii)(cci) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and is

constituted under Sub-section (1) of Section 45ZB of the same Act.

The MPC will meet four times a year to decide on monetary policy by a majority vote.

The Central Government constitutes the MPC through a notification in the Official Gazette. Altogether,

the MPC will have six members, - the RBI Governor (Chairperson), the RBI Deputy Governor in charge

of monetary policy, one official nominated by the RBI Board and the remaining three members would

represent the Government of India.

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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/et-in-the-classroom-all-you-want-to-know-about-monetary-policy-committee/articleshow/52628870.cms

47. Consider the following statements about Advantage Healthcare India (AHCI 2016)

1. It is an International Summit on Medical Value Travel with aim of ‘Promoting Healthcare Services

Exports from India’

2. It is an initiative by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Select the correct statement(s)

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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What is it: an International Summit on Medical Value Travel with aim of ‘Promoting Healthcare Services Exports from

India’

Initiative of Ministry of Commerce & Industry , GoI with FICCI and Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC)

FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. Established in 1927, it is India's oldest and largest apex business

organization. It serves its members from the Indian private and public corporate sectors and multinational companies,

drawing its strength from diverse regional chambers of commerce and industry across states, reaching out to over

2,50,000 companies.

SEPC is set by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, SEPC is an apex trade body to facilitate

service exporters of India and serving as a platform of interaction between service exporters and policy makers. SEPC

has been instrumental in promoting the efforts of Indian service exporting community since 2006.

Supported by Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of External

Affairs and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare

Providers (NABH)

Objective : to promote India as a Premier Global Healthcare Destination and to enable streamlined medical services

exports from India.

It is a unique conglomeration of 5Ts

· Tradition – promoting AYUSH and wellness industry

· Technology – promoting technologically advanced medical treatment in India

· Tourism – encouraging people to travel to India for medical value reasons

· Talent – showcasing globally renowned Indian talent in healthcare sector

· Trade – creating unique B2B institutionalized linkages

AHCI will bring together stakeholders from 67 countries, first such initiative in the Indian Subcontinent.

Importance:

· The medical value travel industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing segment of tourism industry despite the

global economic downturn.

· India is emerging as a preferred healthcare destination for patients across the globe.

· Growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27%, the inflow of medical tourists in India is likely to cross

3.2 million in 2015.






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Score: 27.36 / 100

48. Consider the following statements with respect to Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

(OPEC)

1. All the founding members were from Asia

2. It is headquartered in Baghdad

Select the correct statement(s)

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: D


Explanation:

Solution (d)

Founding Members - by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela (South America)

It is headquartered in Vienna

Source:

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/opecs-roll-of-the-dice/article9177400.ece

49. Recently a new species of Pika was discovered in Sikkim. Consider the following statements about Pika

1. They are members of rat family

2. They are a keystone species


a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Nether 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: B


Explanation:






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Solution (b)

Pikas are members of the rabbit family and look like tailless rats.

They are a keystone species and ecosystem engineers

Keystone species is a species whose addition to or loss from an ecosystem leads to major changes in

occurrence of at least one other species.

Certain species in an ecosystem is considered more important in determining the presence of many

other species in that ecosystem.

If keystone species is lost, it will result in the degradation of whole ecosystem.

Source:

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/new-species-of-pika-discovered/article9175091.ece

50. Consider the following statements about GSAT-18

1. It is a communication satellite operated by INSAT system

2. It was launched from Sriharikota by PSLV C34

3. It is India’s heaviest satellite till date


a) Only 1

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: B


Explanation:

Q.50) Solution (b)

GSAT-18 is a planned Indian communications satellite. Built by ISRO and operated by INSAT, it will

carry 24 C-band, 12 extended C-band, and 12 Ku-band transponders.

It was launched by Ariane 5 VA-231 from Kourou, French Guiana.

GSAT-18, India's heaviest satellite to date at 3,404 kg

Source:

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/gsat18-will-add-to-isros-communication-muscle/article9185709.ece








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