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1. The term ‘Anti Profiteering Measures’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to (a) Ending the trade distorting subsidies

in the developed countries. (b) Transfer of benefits of Goods and

Services Tax to the customers (c) Government measures for checking

black money in the economy (d) Regulation of Peer to Peer (P2P)

lending by Reserve Bank of India

2. Who among the following can join Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojna? (a) Senior citizens aged 60 years and

above (b) Any person between the age of 18 and

70. (c) Senior female citizens aged 60 years

and above only (d) Any person not part of the organised

sector

3. The recent Cyclone Ockhi which affected Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and west coast of India, is regarded as a rare 'recurving cyclone'. How is/are recurving cyclone (s) different from normal cyclones? 1. Normal cyclones move westward and

poleward, whereas recurving cyclones move eastward and poleward.

2. Recurving cyclones rotate clockwise in northern hemisphere but normal cyclones in northern hemisphere rotate anti-clockwise.

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

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

cyclonic activity. (b) low level wind convergence with

ascending convective currents. (c) low level wind divergence and

anticyclonic activity. (d) None of the above.

5. With reference to ‘International Court of Justice (ICJ)’, consider the following statements: 1. It is the principal judicial organ of the

United Nations (UN). 2. The seat of the Court is in Hague,

Netherlands.

3. The judges of the court are elected by the executive committee of the ICJ.

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

6. Consider the following chemicals: 1. Antimony 2. Mercury 3. Lithium 4. Lead 5. Arsenic Which among the above chemicals are prohibited in the manufacture of firecrackers by the Supreme Court? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (c) 2, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

7. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘E-Waste (management) Rules, 2016’? 1. Collection of E-waste is now

exclusively Producer’s responsibility. 2. Compact Fluorescent Lamps are

brought under the purview of rules. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. With reference to ‘Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)’; consider the following statements: 1. It aims to generate employment

opportunities in rural as well as urban areas through setting up of self-employment ventures.

2. Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the nodal agency at national level for implementation of the scheme.

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

9. With reference to mangrove trees, consider the following statements: 1. Since mangroves are salt tolerant and

cold tolerant trees, it can be seen everywhere on earth.

2. Mangrove forest in India can be found along the coastal areas of West Bengal and Odisha only.



10. Consider the following pairs: 1. Nagarjunsagar

Srisailam Tiger Reserve

: Krishna river

2. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

: Neyyar river

3. Satkosia Tiger Reserve

: Mahanadi

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

11. With reference to Hinayana and Mahayana division of Buddhism consider the following statements 1. Mahayana advocated universal

salvation. 2. The ideal of Mahayana is Bodhisattva 3. Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism

had no Indian patrons 4. Hinayana was patronised by kushana

ruler Kanishka and Palas of eastern India.

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

12. With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The government retained the right to

enhance land revenue at will. 2. It deprived the zamindars of their

judicial powers. 3. The land ownership rights were vested

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

13. Consider the following statements: 1. A proclamation issued under Article

356 must be approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament within a period of one month from the date of proclamation.

2. When Article 356 is imposed, the President can by proclamation declare

that the powers of the State Legislature, shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.

3. If the Houses of Parliament approves the proclamation, it shall be in force for a period of six months.

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

14. In the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which of the following entries is/are included in the Concurrent List? 1. Electricity 2. Fisheries 3. Bankruptcy and Insolvency 4. Adoption 5. Taxes on professions, trades, callings

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

15. Consider the following statements: 1. European Bank for Reconstruction

and Development (EBRD) was set up by the European Union.

2. The headquarters of EBRD is in Geneva, Switzerland.


16. What is/are the advantage/advantages in implementing the GST composition scheme? 1. It will bring simplicity and reduce the

compliance cost for small taxpayers registered under GST.

2. Eligible person opting to pay tax under this scheme can pay tax at a prescribed percentage of his turnover every quarter, instead of paying tax at normal rate.

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

17. Some substances known as ‘Short-Lived Climate Pollutants’ (SLCP) assume importance in the context of climate


change. Which of the following is/are SLCP? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Black carbon 3. Hydrofluorocarbons 4. Methane 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

18. Which one of the following statements is correct? (a) Stratus clouds are white and thin and

form delicate patches and give a fibrous and feathery appearance.

(b) Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals.

(c) Stratus clouds are classified as high clouds.

(d) Cirrus clouds are layered and cover large portions of sky.

19. Iran is located between (a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea (b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea (c) Caspian Sea and Mediterranean Sea (d) Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf

20. What is ‘Muntra’, recently seen in news ? (a) Nuclear Submarine developed by

DRDO (b) An aircraft carrier jointly developed by

India and Israel. (c) India's first unmanned tank developed

by DRDO. (d) Artillery gun developed by DRDO.

21. Which of the following are the main components of ‘System of Rice Intensification (SRI)’? 1. Soil fertility management 2. Planting method 3. Weed control 4. Water management Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

22. Consider the following statements with regard to National Academic Depository (NAD): 1. It is an online store house of academic

awards (degrees, diplomas, certificates, mark-sheets etc) lodged by the academic institutions/school boards/

eligibility assessment bodies in a digital format.

2. NAD comprises of two inter-operable digital depositories namely NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) and CDSL Ventures Limited (CVL).

3. The Central Educational Institutions and State Universities are the only academic institutions engaging with NAD.

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

23. Which one of the following is the best description of the term ‘Invasive species’? (a) Species that move from one habitat to

another during different times of the year, as they cannot live in the same environment all year round due to seasonal limitations in factors such as food, sunlight, and temperature.

(b) A species that has been introduced by humans intentionally or otherwise through human agency or accidentally from one region to another.

(c) An alien species which becomes established in natural or semi-natural ecosystems and is an agent of change, and threatens native biological diversity

(d) Species which are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, beginning a chain of ecological succession that ultimately leads to a more biologically diverse ecosystem.

24. Consider the following: 1. Star tortoise 2. Puma 3. Palm civet 4. Sangai deer Which of the above are naturally found in India? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

25. Consider the following pairs: Folk dance state of origin 1. Bihu : Karnataka 2. Bhangra : Punjab 3. Dandiya raas : Gujarat 4. Therukoothu : kerala


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

26. Which of the following statements about Theosophical Society is/are correct? 1. It was founded at Adayar near Madras

in 1886. 2. Annie Besant was a co-founder of this

society. 3. It involved in the study of Jainism. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 only (d) 3 only

27. What is/are the major difference/ differences between a written and an unwritten constitution? 1. An unwritten constitution is the formal

source of all constitutional laws in the country and the written constitution is not the formal source.

2. In written constitution, conventions play a dominant role while they do not have any role in unwritten constitution.


28. With reference to the ‘Preamble’, which of the following statements is/are not correct? 1. Preamble is not a part of the

Constitution. 2. The Preamble has been amended only

once so far. 3. As it is non-justiciable in nature, it

cannot be taken as an aid to the legal interpretation of constitution.

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

29. With reference to ‘Urja Ganga Natural Gas Pipeline Project’, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to provide piped cooking gas to

all BPL households within 3 years. 2. The project is implemented by the Gas

Authority of India Ltd.


30. With reference to ‘Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC)’, consider the following statements. 1. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the

Reserve Bank of India. 2. All commercial banks including

branches of foreign banks functioning in India, local area banks and regional rural banks are insured by the DICGC.

3. Each depositor in a bank is insured up to a maximum of ₹1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) for both principal and interest amount held by him/her under DICGC.

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

31. The summer monsoon winds come from south-western direction in the northern hemisphere. What could be the main reason for this? (b) The general direction of wind from the

Indian Ocean is south-western. (c) The presence of the doldrums around

the Equator. (d) The low-pressure conditions in north-

west India. (e) The coriolis force deflects the winds.

32. Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents assist in maintaining

the Earth’s heat balance 2. The most important fishing grounds of

the world are found in the regions where warm and cold oceanic currents meet.


33. With reference to the ‘Wassenaar Arrangement’, consider the following statements: 1. It was established to promote

transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of


conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies.

2. It also aims to prevent the acquisition of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies by terrorists.

3. The headquarters of the Arrangement is located in Wassenaar, Netherlands.


34. ‘Blockchain’ technology is often seen in news. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Blockchain technology? 1. ‘Blockchain’ is expected to improve the

efficiency of a financial transaction by eliminating the middlemen.

2. It is expected to reduce the cost of all financial transactions.

3. It is likely to reduce the transparency and increase the chances of fraud in financial transactions.

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

35. With respect to ‘India Hypertension Management Initiative (IHMI)’, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to reduce disability and death

related to cardiovascular diseases. 2. It is a collaborative project of Medical

Council of India and Ministry of AYUSH.

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

36. Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana’, a scheme of the Government? (a) Promoting appropriate practices, care

and institutional service utilization during pregnancy, delivery and lactation.

(b) Encouraging aptitude towards employable skills and to increase working efficiency of probable and existing daily wage earners.

(c) Creating enabling environment for need based and outcome oriented

holistic development of the tribal people.

(d) Ensuring long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas.

37. With reference to ‘Irrawady Dolphin’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an aquatic mammal found in

estuaries and mangrove areas, with freshwater populations occurring in river systems.

2. It is not found naturally in India 3. It is given legal protection under

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

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

38. Which one of the following statements concerning the Rotterdam Convention is correct? (a) The Convention deals with banning of

the human clone experiment (b) The Convention deals with limiting the

use of toxic chemicals (c) The Convention deals with

conservation of natural forests (d) The Convention deals with reducing

nuclear weapon stockpiles

39. With reference to the Government of India Act 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It rejected the idea of creation of all

India federation. 2. It provided for abolition of provincial

dyarchy. 3. It provided for the abolition of Indian

council. 4. It provided for a common constitution

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

40. Which one among the following is not correct about the Subsidiary Alliance? (a) It compelled to expel only all non-

Europeans from subsidiary state (b) The subsidiary state had to maintain

British troops at its own cost


(c) An annual tribute to the British by the subsidiary state

(d) A British Resident was posted in the subsidiary state

41. Consider the following statements: 1. The Ghandhara school is known for its

‘narrative art’. 2. Early Mathura sculptures show strong

Greek influences in the depiction Buddha

3. The main theme of Gandhara school was Mahayanism.

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

42. Regarding the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthani and Bhojpuri are included

in this schedule. 2. The provisions in this schedule can be

amended by simple majority 3. Presently there are only 22 languages

in this schedule. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) None

43. Which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) The power of the President to grant

pardon is wider than the power of the Governor

(b) The power of High Courts to issue writs under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is wider than the power of the Supreme Court under Article 32

(c) The Advocate General is to be consulted by the Governor in the matter of appointing, posting and promoting District Judge

(d) The District Judge is the highest judicial authority in the district in both civil and criminal matters.

44. Which of the following is/are correct regarding the office of Governor in India? 1. One Governor can act as Governor of

more than one State 2. The Governor has the power to grant

pardons, reprieves, remission of

punishment to persons convicted under the Laws of both State list and Concurrent list.

3. The Governor is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of the respective State.

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

45. Which of the following come under the purview of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016? 1. Corporate insolvency resolution 2. Scheduled commercial banks

insolvency resolution 3. Individual bankruptcy 4. Insurance Corporation insolvency

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

46. Which of the following facilities will be available to the customers through ‘Digi Pay’? 1. Bank account balance enquiry 2. Cash withdrawal facility 3. Cash deposit facility 4. Point-of-sale payments Select the answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only

47. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding African Development Bank (AfDB)? (a) AfDB headquarters is at Abidjan, Cote

d’Ivoire (b) India is a non-regional member of

AfDB. (c) All the members of AfDB are members

of African Union. (d) AfDB’s Annual Meeting in 2017 was

conducted in New Delhi, India

48. “Exceptionally high and low tides that occur at the time of the new moon or the full moon”. Which of the following tide is described in the above statement?


(a) Spring tide (b) Mixed tide (c) Neap tide (d) Diurnal tide

49. Dhola-Sadiya bridge, India’s longest bridge, connects which one of the following pairs of states? (a) Assam and Nagaland (b) Assam and Meghalaya (c) Assam and Arunachal Pradesh (d) Assam and Manipur

50. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the Himalayas? (a) Himalayas have deep gorges and steep

gradients causing land slides. (b) Himalayas rose up from the Tethys

Sea. (c) Himalayas are devoid of parallel

ranges. (d) Numerous U-shaped and hanging

valleys are found in Himalayas.

51. The term ‘Istanbul Processes’ sometimes seen in the news with reference to (a) accession of turkey into European

Union. (b) trade related talks in World Trade

Organisation (c) security cooperation in North Atlantic

Treaty Organisation (d) cooperation among Afghanistan and its

neighbours.

52. Regarding ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a campaign to provide quality

medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.

2. Private hospitals are not eligible to apply for new Jan Aushadhi stores.

3. It is being operated by Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India (BPPI) under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.


53. With reference to ‘Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a plant species found in a certain part of South India.

2. The species blossoms only once in 12 years.


54. With reference to biodiversity hotspot, consider the following statements 1. The concept of biodiversity hotspot

was originated from the organisation IUCN

2. Exceptional levels of plant endemism is an important criteria for identifying biodiversity hot spots

3. Serious levels of habitat loss is the only criteria for identifying biodiversity hotspots

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

55. ‘NoMore50’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to (a) campaign calling for stronger and

higher penalties for Tax evading (b) campaign calling for stronger and

higher penalties for animal cruelty (c) campaign calling for stronger and

higher penalties for environmental pollution

(d) campaign calling for stronger and higher penalties for smoking in public place

56. Consider the following statements regarding Home Rule Movement: 1. It aimed to attain self-government and

uprooting the British rule. 2. It was able to combine the moderates,

extremists, and revolutionary terrorists.

3. The enactment of Indian Council Act 1909 ended this movement

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

57. Which one of the following is not correct about the Cabinet Mission Plan? It approved (a) Pakistan resolution


(b) Grouping of provinces (c) Interim Cabinet of Indians (d) Constitution framing right

58. Consider the following statements about Rig Vedic polity: 1. The monarch enjoyed the absolute

power. 2. The king imposed taxes on farmers. 3. Tribal assemblies existed and they

were powerful. 4. The king was elected by the tribal

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

59. The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution provided Constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Which of the following are the main features of this provision? 1. A three tier system of Panchayati Raj

for all States. 2. Panchayat elections in every 5 years. 3. Not less than 33% of seats are

reserved for women. 4. Constitution of District Planning

Committees to prepare development plans.

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

60. Consider the following statements about the Estimates Committee: 1. Members of the Committee are drawn

from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

2. The maximum number of members of the Committee is 30.

3. The members from Lok Sabha are nominated by the Speaker, while the members from Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman.

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

61. A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of the Parliament if she/he

1. holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office exempted by the Parliament by law.

2. is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court.

3. remains absent from all meetings of the House for a period of 60 days without the permission of the House.

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

62. The ‘Global Battery Alliance’ is related to (a) World Economic Forum (b) Federal Communications Commission,

USA (c) International Telecommunication

Union (d) United Nations Framework Convention

on Climate Change

63. Fiscal slippage means (a) the actual fiscal deficit is more than

the expected limit. (b) the actual revenue deficit is more than

the expected limit. (c) the decrease in the amount of foreign

direct investment compared to previous financial year.

(d) the decrease in the amount of foreign portfolio investment compared to previous financial year.

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

the Sun. 2. Lower gravity of terrestrial planets

could not hold the escaping gases. 3. Terrestrial planets were formed 1

billion years after the formation of Jovian planets.

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

65. The standard meridian of India (82°30´ E) does not pass through (b) Uttar Pradesh


(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Jharkhand (e) Odisha

66. In the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), an initiative of seven countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? 1. Pakistan 2. Bangladesh 3. Thailand 4. Myanmar 5. Nepal Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 5

67. With reference to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), consider the following statements: 1. It functions as the nodal body for

adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.

2. It is designated as the Central Authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption, 1993.

3. It currently comes under the purview of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

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

68. Consider the following statements: 1. Padmavat was written in Awadhi

language. 2. It was written by Malik Muhammad

Jayasi.. 3. According to it, Alauddin Khilji,

the Sultan of Delhi,was defeated by Padmavati.

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

69. Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (a) Conduct of the proceedings of the

house in the absence of the Speaker

(b) To check if the election certificates of the members of the house are in the order

(c) Swear in the members of the House and hold the charge till a regular Speaker in the members of the House is elected

(d) Present the bills passed by the House, in the absence of the Speaker, for presidential assent.

70. Consider the following with regards to 97th Constitutional Amendment Act 1. It inserted right to form Co-operative

as a fundamental right. 2. It fixed minimum and maximum

numbers of directors allowed for a Co-operative.


71. According to Article 370, most of the provisions in the Constitution of India can only be extended to Jammu and Kashmir State through (a) a legislation passed in the Jammu and

Kashmir State Assembly (b) a resolution passed in both houses of

the Parliament (c) a Presidential order issued in

agreement with the state government (d) a notification by the State Governor in

agreement with the state government

72. Consider the following industries: 1. Textiles 2. Cement 3. Refinery products 4. Automobile Which of the industries given above are core industries? (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

73. Marginal Cost of fund based Lending Rate (MCLR) is a new methodology to calculate the lending rate of the commercial banks. Which of the following elements is/are considered while calculating MCLR? 1. Marginal cost of funds 2. Tenor premium 3. Net Demand and Time Liability of the

bank


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

74. Consider the following pairs: Hills State

1. Dafla Hills : Nagaland 2. Nallamalai Hills : Tamil Nadu 3. Agasthyamala : Kerala 4. Maikala range : Madhya Pradesh Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4

75. Which of the following factor/factors is/are considered for calculating Minimum Support Price (MSP)? 1. demand and supply 2. cost of production 3. terms of trade between agriculture and

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

76. In economy, the term for establishments having formal existence but with close to no operations or assets is termed as (a) tax haven (b) shell company (c) benami property (d) sick industry

77. Which of the following parameters is/are considered by the World Bank to compute the ‘Ease of Doing Business Ranking’ ? 1. Getting electricity 2. Getting credit 3. Paying taxes 4. Enforcing contracts 5. Trading across borders Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 5 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

78. Regarding ‘Pradhan Mantri Saubhagya Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It aims to provide free electricity to

over 40 million families in rural and urban areas by December 2018.

2. The beneficiaries under Saubhagya Yojana would be identified using Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data.


79. Consider the following regions: 1. Khangchendzonga National Park 2. Kaziranga National Park 3. Keoladeo National Park Which of the above is/are Mixed World Heritage Site(s)? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

80. With reference to Quit India Movement, which of the following is/are not correct? 1. It became popular by the name August

Revolution. 2. Peasants did not participate in the

movement. 3. The Cripps mission arrived in India

after the Quit India movement. 4. There were no communal clashes

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

81. Which of the following is not a ground for disqualification under Anti-Defection law? (a) An elected member voluntarily resigns

from his political party and joins any other political party

(b) An elected member votes or abstains from voting contrary to party whip

(c) An independent member of legislature joins any political party

(d) A nominated member of a House joins a political party within six months after becoming a member of the house

82. Consider the following with regard to Cabinet Secretary: 1. His main function is to coordinate

between different ministries. 2. Apex Committee on Digital India

Programme is headed by Cabinet Secretary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

83. Which of the following is/are the function/functions of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs? 1. Forming Consultative Committees of

Members of Parliament for various Ministries.

2. Pursues with the other Ministries for implementation of assurances given in the Parliament.

3. Drafting the legislations on behalf of different Ministries.


84. With reference to the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), consider the following statements: 1. Merchant Discount Rate is the fee

charged on a merchant by service providers for providing debit and credit card payment services.

2. Merchants can pass on the MDR charges to the customers.


85. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference? 1. The 11th WTO Ministerial Conference

was held at Buenos Aires. 2. ‘Peace Clause’ for Public Stockholding

for food security purpose was agreed by WTO members during 9th Ministerial Conference.

3. In the 11th Ministerial Conference, ‘Permanent solution’ replaced the ‘Peace Clause’.

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

86. Which of the following gives ‘Global Hunger Index’ ranking to the countries of the world? (a) World Bank (b) Food and Agriculture Organization

(c) International Food Policy Research Institute

(d) United Nations Development Programme

87. With reference to Methanol, sometimes seen in news, consider the following statements: 1. Methanol can be manufactured from

natural gas and coal. 2. Methanol can be an alternative to

conventional transportation fuels. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

88. The Diwani-i-kohi refers to (a) Department of commerce (b) Department of arrears (c) Department of agriculture (d) Department of correspondence

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

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

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

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


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

Gas tragedy victims. 2. Invalidating National Judicial

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

highways. 4. Cancellation of discriminatory coal

block allocation.


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

91. Regarding the Electoral Bonds, which one of the following statements is not correct? (b) It will be issued only by a notified bank

for specified denominations (c) Political funding can be done by

buying these bonds through digital payments or cheque only.

(d) It can be received by a registered political party only.

(e) The identity of the donor can be clearly known, shows its merit.

92. The recently approved SHAKTI policy aims to address the concerns in: (a) Agricultural sector (b) Women and child empowerment (c) Coal sector (d) Education sector

93. What is/are the likely advantage/ advantages of implementing the Model Contract Farming Act ? 1. It will transfer the risk associated with

price unpredictability from the buyers to farmers.

2. It will incentivise buyers to procure material directly from farmers.

3. It will benefit the farmers with access to better inputs, scientific practices and credit facilities.

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

94. Recently, NITI Aayog had suggested ‘Price Deficiency Payment’ system to address the gaps in Minimum Support Price (MSP) based procurement of crop. Which among the following states have implemented this system? (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Maharashtra (d) Both (a) and (c)

95. Consider the following pairs: Main river Tributary 1. Cauvery : Kabini 2. Narmada : Wainganga 3. Krishna : Bhima 4. Godavari : Tawa

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

96. Which of the following best describes the term Gross Value Added at basic prices ? (a) Gross Domestic Product at market

prices minus Product taxes plus Product subsidies

(b) Gross Domestic Product at market prices plus Product taxes minus Product subsidies

(c) Gross Domestic Product at market prices minus Production taxes plus Production subsidies

(d) Gross Domestic Product at market prices plus Production taxes minus Production subsidies

97. Consider the following statements: 1. Full convertibility is a reason for

international acceptance of US Dollar. 2. Indian rupee is fully convertible in

capital account of Balance of Payments.

3. Full convertibility of Indian rupee will attract more foreign capital into the country.

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

98. With reference to Sufism in medieval India, consider the following: Sufis followed 1. Fasting, prayers and pilgrimages 2. Charity and suppression of passions 3. Strict observance of the Sharia 4. Self-discipline Which of the statements given above is / are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

99. Consider the following with regard to Union Public Service Commission: 1. UPSC chairman is selected by a

Committee consisting of Prime Minister, Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha and the Lok Sabha Speaker.

2. UPSC Chairman is removed from the office in the same manner as a judge of Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. Which of the following are initiatives by NITI Aayog? 1. Atal Innovation Mission 2. SAFAR 3. SAMAVESH 4. SATH Select the correct answer using the code given below. (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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