1. With reference to the Finance Commission, consider thefollowing statements:
1. It recommends regarding the distribution of the net proceedsof taxes between the Union and the states.
2. The divisible pool consists of all taxes including surchargesand cess levied for specific purpose.
3. The FFC (Fourteenth Finance Commission) has radicallyenhanced the share of the states in the central divisible poolfrom the current 32 percent to 42 per cent which is thebiggest ever increase in vertical tax devolution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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2. 'Social Justice' as one of the objectives of the IndianConstitution has been provided in:
1. The Preamble
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2. The Directive Principles of State Policy
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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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3. Consider the following statements in relation to ScheduledTribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition ofForest Rights) Act, 2006:
1. It gives the ownership rights of lands to tribal or forestdwellers.
2. It provides for forest management rights to original forestdwellers.
3. It gives right of access to biodiversity, intellectual propertyand traditional knowledge.
4. This act has been used by government as a land distributionscheme.
Which of statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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4. The Estimates Committee of Parliament:1. consists of 30 members and all the members are from the
Lok Sabha.2. examines the estimates included in the budget.3. examines whether the money is well laid out within the limits
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of the policy implied in the estimates.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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5. Consider the following statements:1. The Council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to
the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.2. Only the members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
can appointed as ministers.3. A minster can be dismissed from the office on the basis of
dissatisfaction with her/his performance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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6. Consider the following statements:1. National Development Council is now an integral part of
NITI Ayog.2. There are provisions in the Indian Constitution for securing
Economic and Social justice to the citizens.3. The constitution provides for Panchayats to be the planning
unit for economic development of villages.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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7. Consider the following statements:1. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the
members of the legislative assemblies.2. Nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament
cannot be appointed as ministers.3. There is provision of reservation of seats for SCs and STs in
Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 only
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8. Which of the following statements is/are true withreference to National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
1. It is a constitutional body.2. Its mandate is to secure free legal services to the eligible
persons.3. Lok Adalats are organized under it.
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(b) 2 and 3 only
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(d) 1,2 and 3 only
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9. The mandate of National Development Council in India is:1. To resolve interstate disputes.2. To prescribes guidelines for preparation of national Plan.3. To review the working of the National Plan at regular
intervals of time.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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10. The government enacted the Panchayat Extension toScheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996. Which of the followingstatements is/are correct?
1. It applies to the areas which are not covered in the 73amendment or Panchayati Raj.
2. Every village shall contain a Gram Sabha.3. Management of water bodies are entrusted to Panchayats
under this act.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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11. Which of the following statements is/are correct regardingMoney bill?
1. It's defeat in the Lok Sabha leads to the resignation of theGovernment.
2. Money bill cannot be returned for reconsideration to thePresident.
3. It requires the certification of the speaker when transmittedto the Rajya Sabha.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 only
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12. Consider the following statements:1. Promotion of International peace and security is a part of the
Directive Principle of State Policy.2. Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India
for implementing international treaties under Article253 ofIndian Constitution.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. Which of the following are correctly matched?
1. ZonalCouncil
Constitutionalbody formed bythe SixthAmendment in1956
2. NITI Ayog Statutory body
3.CooperativeSociety
Constitutionalbody
4.AdministrativeTribunals
Constitutionalstatus under aArticle ofConstitution
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(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
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14. With reference to the Attorney General of India,which ofthe following statements is/are correct?
1. Attorney General is appointed by the Prime Minister2. Five year term is fixed for Attorney General subject to the
pleasure of the President3. Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in
the territory of India4. Attorney General enjoys all the privileges and immunities
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that are available to a member of Parliament
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(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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15. Consider the following statements:1. A Constitution Amendment bill can be introduced by a privatemember in either House of the Parliament.
2. If a Constitution Amendment bill seeks to make changes in theFederal Character of the Constitution,it must be ratified by thelegislatures of at least half of the states by a special majority.
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
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16. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The Governor of a state should not belong to the state whereshe/he is appointed so as to remain free from any type of politicalpressure.
(b) Unlike for the Supreme Court,the Constitution of India makesno provision for the appointment of a distinguished jurist as ajudge of a high court.
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(c) The governor has not any specified terms of office becauseher/his term is subjected to the pleasure of the president.
(d) The Chief Minister of an Union Territory is appointed by thePresident but other ministers are appointed by the Lieutenantgovernor on the advice of the chief minister.
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17. Which of the following are among discretionary powers ofthe Governor?
1. In the appointment of Chief Minister when no party has clearmajority in the state assembly.
2. Dismissing a ministry, if he is convinced that it has lost theconfidence of the legislative assembly.
3. Reserving a bill passed by the state legislature for theconsideration of the President.
Select from the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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18. Which of the following pairs is/ are correctly matched?
1. GREENBOXsubsidy
Subsidies thatdisturb Tradebalance.
2. BLUEBOXsubsidy
Subsidies thataims to limitproduction.
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3. AMBERBOXsubsidy
Subsidies thatdon’t disturbTrade balance.
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(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of the above
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19. Consider the following statements:1. In case of InterState water disputes, parliament may
provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other courtis to exercise jurisdiction.
2. In case, legal rights are concerned, Supreme Court will havejurisdiction to decide the water disputes.
3. Interstate water dispute Act empowers the Parliament toset up an adhoc tribunal for adjudication of dispute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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20. Which of the following strengthens Indian federalism?
1. Rule of law2. Written Constitution3. Rigidity of Constitution4. Emergency provisions in the Constitution.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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21. Consider the following statements regarding JainDoctrine of Sallekhana:1. It is the practice of undertaking voluntarily death at the end ofone's life
2. It is the practice of observing Celibacy and refraining fromsensual desires.
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
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22. Consider the following statements regardingBrihadeshwara Temple:
1. It was built during the time of Pallava dynasty and is a Hindutemple dedicated to lord Vishnu.
2. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site3. Chariot (car) festival is held annually to commemorate the
birth of lord Vishnu in this temple.
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(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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23. Match the following:
1. Samkhya (a) Salvationthrough selfrealization
2. Yoga (b) Salvationthroughmeditation
3. Nyaya (c) Salvationthroughacquisition of realknowledge
4.Vaisheshika
(d) Salvationthrough Vedicsacrifices
5.Mimamsa
(e) Propoundedthe Atom Theory
6. Vedanta (f) Introducedsystematicthinking andReasoning
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(a) 1c, 2b, 3f, 4e, 5d, 6a
(b) 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e, 6f
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(d) 1a, 2b, 3c, 4e, 5f, 6d
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24. Which of the following statements in reference toBhangas or dance poses in the Indian Classical dance is correct?
1. Bhangas are derivations of the body from the central erectposition.
2. They are mentioned in the Abhinaya Darpana and the NatyaShastra
3. Bhangas are of four kinds, namely, Abhanga, Dvibhanga ,Tribhanga and Chaturbhanga.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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25. With reference to Fresco and Mural Paintings considerthe following statements
1. Murals are pictures that have been painted directly onto thesurface of a wall, while frescoes are pictures that are bound to the wall by applying pigments directly onto wet plaster.
2. Frescos are easier and quicker to paint while Murals arequite hard to do.
3. Details can be removed and added in Murals at any timewhereas no changes can be made in a Fresco painting.
4. Restoration in Murals is easier in comparison to Fresco
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26. Which of the following statements with respect to Barabarcutcaves is correct?
1. They were excavated for the recluses of the Ajivika sect.2. All these caves bear the distinctive Mauryan polish and
Mauryan Inscriptions.3. These caves are attributable to Ashoka and his son
Mahendra.4. Remarkable examples of the Barabar caves are the
Sudama and Lomas Rishi caves.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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27. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Type ofStupa
Purpose
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Enshrine theBody Relics OfBuddha.
3.Paribhogika
Enshrine thePersonaleffects ofBuddha andBuddhistSaints.
4. Uddesika To spread themissionaryactivities ofBuddhistmonks.
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(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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28. With reference to the Ecosystem, which of the followingstatements is/are correct?
1. Energy always flows from higher to lower trophic level and isunidirectional.
2. Pyramids of numbers are generally upright, whereaspyramids of energy are always inverted.
3. Aquatic Ecosystem has inverted pyramid of biomass.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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29. Which of the following is/are uniquecharacteristic/characteristics of Tundra biome?
1. Devoid of trees except stunted shrubs.2. In Fauna reptile and amphibians are most abundant.3. In southern part of Tundra biome, lichens mosses are
found.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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30. Which one of the following terms describes a zone ofjunction between two or more diverse ecosystem?
(a) Ecotone
(b) Ecological niche
(c) Biome
(d) Habitat
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31. Consider the following fauna of India:1. Great Indian Bustard
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2. Gharial3. Pygmy Hog4. Olive Ridley Turtle
Which of the above is/are critically endangered under IUCN redlist?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above
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32. With reference to the Biofertilizers, Which of the followingorganisms is/are main source of Biofertilizers?
1. Fungi2. Bacteria3. Algae
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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33. Which of the following can be found as pollutant in theradioactive wastes in some parts of India?
1. Uranium2. Thorium3. Potassium4. Cobalt5. Dioxin
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(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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34. With reference to Fly Ash production in India, which of thefollowing are the areas where Fly ash can be deployed?
1. It offers greater strength to the building.2. Abandoned mines can be filled up with fly ash.3. Fly ash can increase the crop yield.4. Fly ash settles on the leaves of the crop plants and
increases the photosynthesis process.
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
(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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35. With reference to Photochemical Smog, which of thefollowing statements is/are correct regarding the impacts of it?
1. Human lungs can get permanently damaged due toprolonged exposure to smog.
2. The ozone in smog also affects plants growth and cancause widespread damage to crops and forest.
3. It hampers visibility.4. Heavy Photochemical smog results in the cases of rickets
among people.
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(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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36. With reference to Coastal Regulation Zone, which of thefollowing statements is/are incorrect?1. National Coastal Zone Management Authorities (NCZMA) is
constituted under the CRZ notification under Water(Prevention Control of Pollution) Act 1974.
2. In the CRZI, the areas that are ecologically sensitive andimportant, no new construction activities are permittedincluding Atomic energy plants and Defence etc.
3. Coastal Regulation Zone includes the coastal stretches ofseas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and backwaters etc.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
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37. With reference to The Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972,which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It deals not only with the protection of wild birds and wildanimals, but also of specified plants.
2. Act specifies the animals that can be killed such as commoncrow and fruit bats etc.
3. Project Brown antlered Deer was started under this Act.4. National Board of Wildlife chaired by Prime Minister was
constituted under this Act.
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(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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38. With reference to tidal/mangrove vegetation in India,which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Mangroves have buttress roots also called asPneumatophores.
2. Mangroves are salt tolerant vegetation.3. Mangroves thrive well in temperate region4. Wood can’t be utilized for fuel
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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39. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of followingmountains ranges of south India as one proceed from North andSouth?
1. Palconda ranges2. Shevaroy hills3. Javadi Hills4. Palani Hills
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(b) 3124
(c) 3241
(d) 1324
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40. Consider the following rivers.1. Lakshamantirtha2. Kabini3. Arkavati4. Amravati5. Hemavati
Which of the above flow/flows as the as the right hand tributariesof Kaveri?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
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41. Which of the following have volcanic origin?
1. Andaman and Nicobar2. Lakshadweep3. Deccan Trap4. Aravali ranges
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(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1Hour
28Minutes
14Seconds
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42. A National Park in India has following characteristics:1. Park lies at the edge of a plateau, and is bounded by north
by Banas river & in south by Chambal river.2. It is site of one of the largest Banyan Tree in India.3. Park is under Project Tiger.
Which of following National Park has all of the abovecharacteristics?
(a) Bandhavagarh National Park
(b) Ranthambore National Park
(c) Kanha National Park
(d) Gaurumara National Park
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43. Which of the following pairs of islands is separated fromeach other by Duncan Passage?
(a) Little Andaman and Nicobar
(b) South Andaman and Little Nicobar
(c) Kavaratti and Minicoy Island
(d) Lakshadweep and Maldives
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44. With reference to Toda Tribes in India, Consider thefollowing statements
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2. Their name is derived from a sacred animal ‘Tandra’.3. They are known for practicing polygamy.4. Situated in Nilgiri of Tamilnadu and Kurnool district of
Karnataka.
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(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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45. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of followingcapital cities as one proceeds from West to East?
(a) Ankara BaghdadRiyadhTehran
(b) AnkaraRiyadhBaghdadTehran
(c) BaghdadAnkara TehranRiyadh
(d) AnkaraBaghdadTehranRiyadh
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46. Aral Sea is located between:(a) Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
(b) Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
(c) Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
(d) Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
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47. With reference to the equatorial climates of world, whichof the following statements is/are correct?
1. Afternoon thunder shower.2. Large diurnal range of temperature.3. Cold winter.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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48. In India, problem of declining soil fertility can be tackledwith which of the following conservation measures?
1. Contour ploughing.2. Construction of bunds along gullies.3. Promoting shifting cultivation.4. Application of cow dung and gypsum.5. Formation of wind breaks.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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49. Which reference to Evolution of living organisms on earth,which of the following is the correct sequence of evolution?
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(b) SnakesSpiders TermitesCorals
(c) Corals Spiders SnakesTermites
(d) TermitesSpiders SnakesCorals
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50. Consider the following:1. Ants2. Lizards3. Monkeys
Which of the above is/are predator/predators of butterfly?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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51. Consider the following:1. Spotted Turtle2. Blue Whale3. Green Turtle4. Green Eyed Bushfrog
Which of the above is/are naturally found in India?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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52. Consider the following fauna of India:1. Forest owlet2. Nicobar Frog3. Siberian Crane
Which of the above is/are endangered?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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53. Which one of the following is the correct sequence offresh water distribution according to the decreasing amount ofwater?
(a) Glacial ice,lakes and rivers, soil moisture, groundwater
(b) Groundwater, glacial ice, lakes and river, soil moisture
(c) Glacial ice, groundwater, lakes and rivers, soil moisture
(d) Glacial ice, soil moisture, groundwater, lakes and river
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54. With reference to species interdependence, which of thefollowing organisms shows/show mutualism?
1. Lichens2. Leeches3. Money plants
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(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
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55. Which of the following terms describes the region whereEdge effect is observed?
(a) Ecotone
(b) Ecological niche
(c) Marine ecosystem
(d) Home range
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56. With reference to biomagnification, consider the followingstatements:
1. Phytoplanktons taking up methylmercury is an example ofbiomagnification.
2. Biomagnification is the introduction of chemical fromenvironment into the food chain.
3. Increased level of pollutants are found as one moves higherin trophic levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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57. Which of the following pollutants can cause healthproblems related to nervous system?
(a) Mercury and Cadmium
(b) Lead and Cadmium
(c) Mercury and Lead
(d) Lead and Silica dust
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58. Which of the following term is used to represent plantspecies which have been brought in from other places but theythreaten the survival of native plants?
(a) Endemic plants
(b) Exotic plants
(c) Invasive plants
(d) Naturalised plants
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59. Which one among the following gases has the maximumglobal warming potential?
(a) CO
(b) Methane
(c) Nitrous Oxide
(d) Sulphur Hexafluoride
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60. Which of the following is/are sources of soil pollution?
1. Fly ash from thermal power plants2. Use of inorganic fertilizers in agriculture 3. Dumping of hospital organic wastes4. Incineration and pyrolysis
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(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
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61. Which of the following leads to air pollution?
1. Traffic Congestion2. Vehicular fuel adulteration3. Fuel wood burning4. Power plants5. Uranium mining and Uranium Enrichment Process
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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62. Which of the following affects/affect rate of evaporation ofwater ?
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1. Increase in the concentration of CO gas in the atmosphere.2. Afforestation3. Increase in humidity of air
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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63. Consider the following organisms:1. Bacteria2. Mites3. Fungi4. Ants
Which of the above play role in decomposing organicsubstances?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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64. Consider following statements regardingPhytoremediation:
1. It can reduce the mobility and migration of contaminatedsoil.
2. It can be used to remove metals from soil and groundwater.3. It is more safe and faster process than traditional processes
of cleaning environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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65. In which of the following states is snow leopard found inits natural habitat?
1. Arunachal Pradesh2. Uttarakhand3. Sikkim4. Assam
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(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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66. Consider the following pairs about protected areas andflora/fauna found in them:
1. SimilipalNational Park
Gaur
2. NokrekBiosphereReserve
RedPanda
3. BetlaNational Park
MouseDeer
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Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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67. Consider the following pairs:
ManasBiosphereReserve
EasternHimalaya
Lonar Lake EasternGhats
ChandraprabhaWildlifeSanctuary
GangaPlains
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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68. Consider the following statements regarding comparisonbetween land solar power projects and floating solar powerproject:
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1. Floating solar project would be costly than land solar projectbecause the technology used in the earlier is of high cost.
2. Solar panel on lands face reduction of yield due to landheating, this problem is solved in floating project.
3. Floating project will solve the problem of availability of waterduring summer season as it will reduce evaporation fromwater bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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69. Consider the following statements regarding NISAR(satellite):
1. It is a joint mission of ISRO and NASA to codevelop asynthetic aperture radar satellite.
2. It will serve the purpose of telecommunication, broadcastingand meteorology etc. that will facilitate last mile connectivityin India.
3. It will operate in two frequencies, Sband (provided byISRO) and Lband (provided by NASA).
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
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70. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect aboutthe 'Threeparent babies' IVF treatment?
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1. The procedure aims at preventing inherited mitochondrialdiseases.
2. The babies, born from genetically modified embryos, wouldhave DNA from a mother, a father and from a male donor.
3. The USA has become the first nation to legalize the Threeparent babies procedure.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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71. Given are a few activities from our daily life, all but oneare following similar type of principle. Choose the activity that isodd.
(a) While catching a fast moving cricket ball, a fielder graduallypulls his/her hand backwards with the moving ball.
(b) In a high jump athletic event, the athletes are made to falleither on sand bed or on a cushion bed.
(c) A moving car is crushed when it encounters a stone wall onits path.
(d) A karate player breaks a slab of ice with a single blow.
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72. Consider the following statements regarding Manjericonference:
1. It was part of Eka movement.2. The conference supported the tenants' cause and
demanded legislation to regulate landlord tenant relations.
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(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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73. In order to bring transparency and efficiency in theworking of Indian railways, Government of India has constitutedvarious committees. In this regard, which of the followingrecommendations pertain to Bibek Debroy Committee?
1. Greater delegation of powers to General and DivisionalManagers for procurement.
2. Corporatization of noncore railway activities, to make railtransportation more competitive.
3. End practice of separate railway budget and integrateRailway ministry with Ministry of transport.
4. Elimination of both manned and unmanned crossings overnext five years.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
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74. With reference to Chit Funds in India, consider thefollowing statements:
1. Chit fund business is regulated under the respective stategovernment's act only.
2. Chit funds are included in the definition of Non BankingFinancial Companies by RBI.
3. RBI has power to investigate and prosecute the cases ofmismanagement related to chit funds.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only
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75. Consider the following statements regarding APMC Actand the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) :
1. While APMC act is applicable only on the first sale, ECA canbe applicable on the entire supply chain.
2. While APMC act is the exclusive domain of the states, bothcenter and state governments have concurrent powers incase of ECA.
3. Both APMC act and ECA deal exclusively with agriculturalproducts only.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
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76. Consider the following statements regarding SakshamScheme, launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development:
1. This scheme is for adolescent boys and girls for gettingvocational skills post school and also get economic benefit.
2. Only children of below poverty line families are applicable toapply in this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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77. With reference to Jallianwala Bagh massacre considerthe following statements:
1. Gandhi renounced his knighthood in protest againstJallianwala Bagh massacre.
2. To protest against the arrest of Lala Lajpat Rai underRowlatt Act, people gathered in Jallianwala Bagh on April1919.
3. Rowlatt Act authorized the government to imprison anyperson without trial and conviction in court of law.
Which of the options given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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78. Consider the following statements regarding Home ruleleague movement:
1. Tilak’s Home Rule league covered whole India whileBesant’s League was restricted to southern parts of India.
2. Home Rule movement was joined by both extremist leadersas well as moderates leaders.
3. Home rule league movement promoted political educationamong youths.
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(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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79. Which of the following characteristic(s) describes thenature of religion according to the Rig Veda?
1. Rig Vedic religion can be described as naturalisticpolytheism.
2. There are striking similarities between the Rig Vedic religionand the ideas in the Iranian Avesta.
3. Vedic sacrifices were of two kinds those conducted by thehouseholder and those that required ritual specialists.
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, 2 and 3
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80. Which one among the following was the theme of theInternational Day of the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2014 ?
(a) Ozone Day – A healthy atmosphere, the future we want
(b) Protecting our atmosphere for generations to come
(c) HCFC phase out: a unique opportunity
(d) Ozone Layer Protection : The Mission Goes on
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81. Consider the following statements about MahatmaGandhi’s South African experiences (18931914):
1. Muslim merchants were actively involved in Gandhianpolitical movements in South Africa.
2. In 1906 Gandhi led a campaign in Cape Town against theordinance on compulsory registration and passes forIndians.
3. Gandhi began his political career with struggles against theimposition of excessive taxes on Indian in Cape Town
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
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82. In recent plans, certain words/phrases were used in thetitle of the plan along with growth’ They are
1. Inclusive2. Faster3. More inclusive4. Sustainable5. More sustainable
Which combination is true of the Twelfth five Year Plan (201217)?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1,4 and 5
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 4
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83. Upari refers to which one of the following?(a) A form of Marathi poetry that emerged during the Marathaperiod.
(b) A category of tenancy tenure held under the Maratha regime.
(c) A court official during Maratha rule.
(d) A group of peasants who rebelled against their oppressivelandlords under Maratha rule.
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84. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Professor Kamal Bawa was conferred with the Midori Prize(2014) for biodiversity for his research on climate change inthe Himalayas.
2. Midori Prize is an annual international Prize given to anindividual for outstanding contribution to the conservationand sustainable use of biodiversity at global, regional orlocal levels.
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
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85. Which of the following statements about the musicalculture in 18 and 19 century North India is/are not correct?
1. The period was marked by the growing eminence ofSadarang Niyamat Khan who introduced the khayal form.
2. A large number of musicians moved out of regional centresto Delhi where they hoped they would receive moreemployment and patronage.
3. The period was marked by the formation of specific regionbased Gharanas.
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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86. Consider the following statements:1. The Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan is restructured into the Swachh
Bharat Mission.2. The Swachh Bharat Mission has two subMissions – Union
Territories and States.
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
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87. The interest of the British Government of India inAfghanistan in the nineteenth century came about in order to
(a) Make use of the natural resources of Afghanistan.
(b) Ensure that the Russian empire did not have an influence overAfghanistan.
(c) Increase the reach of the British Empire.
(d) Establish a monopoly over the markets of Afghanistan.
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88. What was the common element among?
1. G.D. Birla2. Ambalal Sarabhai and3. Walchand Hirachand?
(a) They were leading members of the socialist movement in India
(b) They were Indian industrialists
(c) They were nationalist leaders
(d) All of the above
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89. Which of the following statements is/are true with regardto the newly launched Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana?
1. Under the scheme, Centre will provide Rs. 10 crore each forevery State and Union Territory of the country for thedevelopment of various facilities for the tribals.
2. The scheme mainly focuses on bridging infrastructural gapsand gap in human development indices between Scheduled Tribes and other Social Groups.
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
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90. Electricity is produced through dry cell from:(a) Chemical energy
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(b) Thermal energy
(c) Mechanical energy
(d) Nuclear energy
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91. In respect of the difference of the gravitational force fromelectric and magnetic forces, which one of the following statementis true?
(a) Gravitational force is stronger than the other two.
(b) Gravitational force is attractive only, whereas the electric andthe magnetic forces are attractive as well as repulsive.
(c) Gravitational force has a very short range.
(d) Gravitational force is a long range force, while the other twoare short range forces.
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92. A wirebound standard resistor uses manganin orconstantane. It is because:
(a) These alloys are cheap and easily available
(b) They have high resistivity
(c) They have low resistivity
(d) They have resistivity which almost remains unchanged withtemperature
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93. Which of the statement given below best describes thereason why countervailing duties are imposed?
(a) To increase export competitiveness of the domestic industry.
(b) To discourage imports in some specific sectors of thedomestic industry.
(c) To provide levelplaying field to the domestic industry.
(d) To provide protection to the infant domestic industry fromforeign competition.
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94. Which of the statements given below is/are correctregarding actions of Mughal emperor Akbar to bring religiousharmony?
1. Abolition of jizyah tax which was a tax on bathing at holyplaces like Prayag, Banaras etc.
2. Abolition of pilgrims tax which non Muslims had to pay in aMuslim state.
3. Abolition of practice of forcibly converting prisoners of war toIslam.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above
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95. Which of the following is correct with regards to SocioEconomic Caste Census 2011?
1. The SECC, 2011 will be conducted through acomprehensive programme involving the Ministry of RuralDevelopment, Ministry of Housing and Urban PovertyAlleviation, The Office of the Registrar General and CensusCommissioner, India and the State Governments.
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2. SECC aims to provide general demographic information.3. SECC is conducted after a period of ten years.4. The data collected in SECC is not confidential, unlike
Census.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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96. With reference to the OCI i.e. Overseas Citizen Of India,which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The PIO (Person of Indian Origin) has been withdrawn andmerged with OCI Scheme.
2. OCI is a multiple entry, multipoint lifelong visa for visitingIndia.
3. OCI have been provided with voting rights through eballotafter Jan 2015.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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97. With reference to India's Cruise Missile Nirbhay, considerthe following statements:
1. It is capable of being launched from multiple platforms onland, sea and air.
2. It is equipped with technology to hover around the targetand strike at will from any direction.
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3. Like other ballistic missiles such as the Agni, Nirbhay haswings and pronounced tail fins.
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
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98. The Ministry of Culture will be setting up a NationalCultural Audio Visual Archives in Jodhpur in an effort to preserveIndia's rich cultural heritage. Consider the following statementsregarding this project:
1. The objective of this project is to create digital archives ofinternational standards.
2. It is a collaboration between the Indira Gandhi NationalInstitute for the arts, Ministry of Culture and RupayanSansthan.
3. The main focus of the project would be on identifying andpreserving the cultural heritage of India available in audiovisual form in governmental and nongovernmentalinstitutions across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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99. Consider the following statement regarding Kushan rulein ancient India:
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1. Kanishka, the most famous Kushan ruler, started an era inA.D. 78, which is now known as Shaka era and is used byGovernment of India.
2. Kushans were the first rulers in India to issue gold coins ona wide scale.
3. Kushans introduced turban, tunic, trousers and heavy longcoat in India.
Which of the statements given above is/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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100. With reference to the constitution of NITI Aayog,consider the following statements:
1. It is a government think tank comprised of Prime Minister(PM), State Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors of the Unionterritories and few other members nominated by PM.
2. National Institute of Labour Economics Research andDevelopment and UIDAI are its subordinate offices to furthernational development agenda.
3. Main objective is to develop national repository of bestgovernance practices and to act as platform forconvergence of various sectors and departments to achievenational development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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