UPSC IAS 2019
Question paper with Answer key
(GS Paper –I)
1. With
reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the
following statements
1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations.
2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.
3. AIIB does not have any members from outside
Asia.
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
2. What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?
(a) To lessen the Government of India's
perennial burden of fiscal deficit nd current account deficit
(b) To support the infrastructure projects of
Central and State Governments
(c) To act as independent regulator in case of
applications for loans of Rs. 50 crore or more
(d) To aim at faster resolution of stressed
assets of Rs. 50 crore or more which are-under consortium
lending
3. The
Chairmen of public sector banks are selected by the
(a) Banks Board Bureau
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Union Ministry of Finance
(d) Management of concerned bank
4.
Consider the following statements:
1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
(PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the
Government of India.
2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to, ensure
competitive markets for gas.
3. Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go
before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity.
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
5. With
reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference /
differences between
LTE (Long-Term
Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?
1. LTE 'is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is
commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is
voice-only technology.
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
6. Which
of the following statements is / are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit '
(Amendment)
Act, 2017?
1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months
pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid
leave.
2. Enterprises with creches must allow the
mother minimum six creche visits daily.
3. Women with two children get reduced
entitlements.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Which
one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing
Business Index'?
(a) Maintenance of law and order
(b) Paying taxes
(c) Registering property
(d) Dealing with construction permits
8. In India,'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
(a) The Bio-medical Waste (Management and
Handling) Rules, 1998
(b) The Recycled plastic (Manufacturing and
Usage) Rules, 1999
(c) The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules,
2011
(d) The Food Safety and Standard Regulations,
2011
9. The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus
(a) transportation cost only
(b) interest cost only
(c) procurement incidentals and distribution
cost
(d) procurement incidentals and charges for
godowns
10. In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
(a) The proportion of literates in the
population
(b) The stock of its buildings, other
infrastructure and machines
(c) The size of population in the working age
group
(d) The level of mutual trust and harmony in the
society
11. The
Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of
(a) Integrated Rural Programme
(b) Lead Bank Scheme
(c) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme
(d) National Skill Development Mission
12. With
reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following
statements:
1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the
prevailing law in the country.
2. State Governments have the power to grant
mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers
regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of
minor minerals lie with the Central Government.
3. State Governments have the power to frame
rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
13.
Consider the following statements:
1. Most of India's external debt is owed by
governmental entities.
2. All of India's external debt is denominated
in US dollars.
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
14. Which
of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?
(a) Advances
(b) Deposits
(e) Investments
(d). Money at call and short notice
15. In the context of India, which of the following factors is/are contributor/ contributors to reducing the risk of a currency crisis?
1. The foreign currency earnings of India's IT
sector
2. Increasing the government expenditure
3. Remittances from Indians abroad
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
16. Which
one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person
from
outside the State
and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not
have
taken part in
politics in the recent past?
(a) First Administrative Reforms Commission
(1966)
(b) Rajamannar Committee (1969)
(c) Sarkaria Commission (1983)
(d) National Commission to Review the Working of
the Constitution (2000)
17. Which
of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to
overseas investors who
want to be part
of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?
(a) Certificate of Deposit
(b) Commercial Paper
(c) Promissory Note
(d) Participatory Note
18.
Consider the following statements
1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation
Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both
National and State levels.
2. People's participation is mandatory in the
compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under
the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
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
19. In
India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like
telecommunications,
insurance, electricity, etc.?
1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament
2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing
Committees
3. Finance Commission
4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms
Commission
5. NITI Aayog
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(d) 2 and 5
20. With
reference to India's Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. From the Second Five-Year Plan, there was a
determined thrust towards substitution of basic and
capital good industries.
2. The Fourth Five-Year Plan adopted the
objective of correcting the earlier trend of increased
concentration of wealth and economic power.
3. In the Fifth Five-Year Plan, for the first
time, the financial sector was included as an integral part of the
Plan.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. With
reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to
declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
2. An amendment to the Constitution of India
cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of
India.
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
22.
Consider the following statements
1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates
are calculated by comparing the prices of the same
basket of goods and services in different countries.
2. In terms of PPP dollars, India is the sixth
largest economy in the world.
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
23. With
reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years,
consider the
following statements:
1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more
than that of oilseeds.
3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that
of sugarcane.
4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily
decreased.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
24. Among
the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following
accounts for
the highest
imports in terms of value in the last five years?
(a) Spices
(b) Fresh fruits
(c) Pulses
(d) Vegetable oils
25. In
the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most
appropriate
definition of
liberty?
(a) Protection against the tyranny of political
rulers
(b) Absence of restraint
(c) Opportunity to do whatever one likes
(d) Opportunity to develop oneself fully.
26. Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?
(a) Curbing imports of non-essential goods-and
promoting exports
(b) Encouraging Indian borrowers to issue rupee
denominated Masala Bonds
(c) Easing conditions relating to external
commercial borrowing
(d) Following an expansionary monetary policy
27. Consider
the following statements:
The Reserve Bank of India's recent directives
relating to 'Storage of Payment System Data', popularly
known as data diktat, command the payment system providers
that
1. they shall ensure that entire data relating
to payment systems operated by them are stored in a
system only in India
2. they shall ensure that the systems are owned
and operated by public sector enterprises
3. they shall submit the consolidated system
audit report to the Comptroller and Auditor General of
India by the end of the calendar year
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
28. Which
of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens
known as
'General Data
Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th
May,
2018?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) The European Union
(d) The United States of America
29.
Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and
Implementation of
Cooperation Areas
in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?
(a) Japan
(b) Russia
(c) The United Kingdom
(d) The United States of America
30. The
money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
(a) Increase in the cash reserve ratio
(b) Increase in the banking habit of the
population
(c) Increase in the statutory liquidity ratio
(d) Increase in the population of the country
31.
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(PVTGs) in India:
1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union
Territory.
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of
the criteria for determining PVTG status.
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the
country so far.
4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in
the list of PVTGs.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
32. With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
(a) The decisions taken by the Election
Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be
challenged in any court of law.
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not
constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the
Parliament.
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis in
the country, the President of India can declare Financial
Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
(d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on
certain matters without the concurrence of Union
Legislature.
33. With
reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the
following statements:
1. The Governor makes a customary address to
Members of the House at the commencement of the
first session of the year.
2. When a State Legislature does' not have a
rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on
that matter.
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
34.
Consider the following statements:
1. The United Nations Convention against
Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of
Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'.
2. The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding
global anti-corruption instrument.
3. A highlight of the United Nations Convention
against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is the
inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at returning assets
to their rightful owners from whom they had
been taken illicitly.
4. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
(UNODC) is mandated by its member States to assist in
the implementation of both UNCAC and UNTOC.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
35.
Consider the following statements:
1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest
Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the
bamboos grown on forest areas.
2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other
Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce.
3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
allows ownership of minor forest produce to
forest dwellers.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
36. Which
Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person
of one's
choice?
(a) Article 19
(b) Article 21
(c) Article 25
(d) Article 29
37.
Consider the following statements:
1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a
biological process to create a seed can be patented in India.
2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property
Appellate Board.
3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be
patented in India.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
38.
Consider the following statements:
The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers
the Government of India to
1. state the requirement of public participation
in the process of environmental protection, and the
procedure and manner in which it is sought
2. lay down The standards for emission or
discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources
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
39. As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Waste generator has to segregate waste into
five categories.
(b) The Rules are applicable to riotified urban
local bodies, notified towns and all industrial townships
only.
(c) The Rules provide for exact and elaborate
criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste
processing facilities.
(d) It is mandatory on the part of waste
generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be
moved to another district.
40.
Consider the following statements:
As per the Industrial Employment (Standing
Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018
1. if rules for fixed-term employment are
implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to
layoff workers.
2. no notice of termination of employment shall
be necessary in the case of temporary workman.
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
41. In
the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following
statements:
1. In Augmented Reality (AR) , a simulated
environment is created and the physical world is completely
shut out.
2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated
from a computer are projected onto real-life objects or
surroundings.
3. AR allows individuals to be present in the
world and improves the experience using the camera of
smart-phone or PC.
4. VR closes the world, and transposes an
individual, providing complete immersion experience.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 4 only
42. The
word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to
(a) fossils of a kind of dinosaurs
(b) an early human species
(c) a cave system found in North-East India.
(d) a geological period in the history of Indian
subcontinent
43. With
reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following
statements is
not correct?
(a) Functional chromosomes can be created by
joining segments of DNA taken from cells of different
species.
(b) Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be
created in Iaboratories.
(c) A piece of DNA taken out from an animal cell
can be made to replicate outside a living cell in a
laboratory.
(d) Cells taken out from plants and animals can
be made to undergo cell division in laboratory petri
dishes.
44.
Consider the following statements:
A digital signature is
1. an electronic record that identifies the
certifying authority issuing it
2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an
individual to access information or server on Internet.
3. an electronic method of signing an electronic
document and ensuring that the original content is
unchanged
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
45. In
the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are
accomplished by
wearable devices?
1. Location identification of a person
2. Sleep monitoring of a person
3. Assisting the hearing impaired person
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
46. 'RNA
interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
1. It is used in developing gene silencing
therapies.
2. It can be used in developing therapies
for-the treatment of cancer.
3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement
therapies.
4. It can be used to produce crop plants that
are resistant to viral pathogens.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 4 only
47. Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
(a) 'Higgs boson particles' were detected.
(b) 'Gravitational waves' were detected.
(e) Possibility of inter-galactic space travel
through 'wormhole' was confirmed.
(d) It enabled the scientists to understand
'singularity'.
48. Which
of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in
microbial
pathogens in
India?
1. Genetic predisposition of some people
2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure
diseases
3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming
4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
49. What
is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
(a) A molecular scissors used in targeted gene
editing
(b) A biosensor used in the accurate detection
of pathogens in patients
(c) A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
(d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in
genetically modified crops
50. Which
one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like
HIV.
(b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not
have a vaccine.
(c) Globally, the number of people infected with
Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than
those infected with HIV.
(d) Some of those infected with Hepatitis Band C
viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
51. With
reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between
Jagirdar and
Zamindar?
1. J agirdars were holders of land assignments
in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars
were holders of revenue rights without obligation to
perform any duty other than revenue collection.
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary
and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(e) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. With
reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following
statements is
correct?
(a) The ceiling "laws were aimed at family
holdings and not individual holdings.
(b) The major aim of land reforms was providing
agricultural land to all the landless.
(c) It resulted in cultivation of cash crops as
a predominant form of cultivation.
(d) Land reforms permitted no exemptions to the
ceiling limits.
53. The
Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) World Bank
54. Consider
the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813':
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India
Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with
China.
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British
Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
3. The revenues of India were now controlled by
the British Parliament.
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
55. With
reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
1. It contributed to the revival of the
indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was
established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
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
56. Consider the following pairs:
Movement/Organization - Leader
1. All India Anti-Untouchability League - Mahatma Gandhi
2. All India Kisan Sabha - Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
3. Self-Respect Movement- E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only ,
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
57. Which
one of the following is not a Harappan site?
(a) Chanhudaro
(b) Kot Diji
(c) Sohgaura
(d) Desalpur
58. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
(a) Kanganahalli
(b) Sanchi I
(c) Shahbazgarhi
(d) Sohgaura
59.
Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of
the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
60. With
reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one
of the
following
statements is correct?
(a) It was considered a source of income for the
State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
(b) It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh
and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
(c) The forced labourer was entitled to weekly
wages.
(d) The eldest son of the labourer was sent as
the forced labourer.
61. Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World'?
(a) Tobacco, cocoa and rubber
(b)Tobacco, cotton and rubber.
(c) Cotton, coffee and sugarcane
(d) Rubber, coffee and wheat
62.
Consider the following statements:
1. Asiatic lion is naturally found III India
only.
2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in
India only.
3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in
India only.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
63. Consider the following pairs
Famous place-River
1. Pandharpur-Chandrabhaga
2. Tiruchirappalli-Cauvery
3. Hampi- Malaprabha
Which of
the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
64. In a
given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in
others because
(a) poverty rates vary from State to State
(b) price levels vary from State to State
(c) Gross State Product varies from State to
State
(d) quality of public distribution varies from
State to State
65. In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
(a) Creating the artificial rains in some
regions
(b) Reducing the frequency and intensity of
tropical cyclones
(c) Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind
on the Earth
(d) Reducing the global warming
66. In
the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma
gasification'
mentioned?
(a) Extraction of rare earth elements
(b) Natural gas extraction technologies
(c) Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles
(d) Waste-to-energy technologies
67. Which
of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
(a) Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife
Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
(b) Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
(c) Kaundinya, Gundla Brahme-swaram and
Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
(d) Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife
Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
68.
Consider the following statements:
1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.
2. Some species of fish are herbivores.
3. Some species of marine mammals are
herbivores.
4. Some speeies of snakes are viviparous.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(e) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
69. Consider the following pairs:
Wildlife- Naturally found in
1. Blue-finned Mahseer-Cauvery River
2. Irrawaddy Dolphin -Chambal River
3. Rusty-spotted Cat -Eastern Ghats
Which of
the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
70. Why
is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into
environment?
(a) They are considered harmful to marine
ecosystems.
(b) They are considered to cause skin cancer in
children.
(c) They are small enough to be absorbed by crop
plants in irrigated fields.
(d) They are often found to be used as food
adulterants.
71.
Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction
in the kingdom of
(a) Chalukya
(b) Chandela
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Vijayanagara
72.
Consider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi
Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as
'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an
ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into
existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
73.
Consider the following statements:
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contem-porary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh
Ahmad Sirhindi.
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
74. With
reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following
statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the
abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference',
Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting
Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by
Indian people, the Indian National Congress was
declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
75. With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:
Person- Position held
1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru-President, All India Liberal Federation
2. K. C. Neogy Member,-The Constituent Assembly
3. P. C. Joshi-General Secretary, Communist Party of India
Which of
the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
76. With
reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor
Akbar.
(b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and
goddesses.
(c) Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
(d) Tansen invented many Ragas.
77. Who
among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated
manuscripts to
album and
individual portrait?
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shah Jahan
78. Which
one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine
zone?
(a) Manas National Park
(b) Namdapha National Park
(c) Neora Valley National Park
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park
79. Atal
Innovation Mission is set up under the
(a) Department of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry of Employment
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship
80. On
21st June, the Sun
(a) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic
Circle
(b) does not set below the horizon at Antarctic
Circle
(c) shines vertically overhead at noon on the
Equator
(d) shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of
Capricorn
81.
Consider the following statements:
1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides
into environment.
2. Cattle release ammonia into environment.
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen
compounds into environment.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
82. What
is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
(a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
(b) Tropical rain forests
(c) Underground cave systems
(d) Water reservoirs
83. In
the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel
for buses in
public transport,
consider the following statements:
1. The main adyantage of the use of H-CNG is the
elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and
hydrocarbon emissions.
3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be
blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.
Which of
the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
84. Why
are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
(a) Clouds absorb the radiation released from
the Earth's surface.
(b) Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation.
(c) The Earth's surface would have low
temperature on cloudy nights.
(d) Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground
level.
85.
Consider the following statements:
1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of
India introduced an Article placing the election of the
Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the
99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being
violative of the independence of judiciary.
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
86.
Consider the following statements:
1. The- motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme
Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of
the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
2. The Constitution of India defines and gives
details of what Constitutes 'incapacity and proved
misbehaviour' of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
3. The details of the process of impeachment of
the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in
the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
4. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge
is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be
backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a
majority of total membership of that House
and by not less than two-thirds of total members
of that House present and voting.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
87. The
Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime
ministership of
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(c) Indira Gandhi
(d) Morarji Desai
88.
Consider the following statements:
1. Coal sector was nationalized by the
Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery
basis.
3. Till recently, India imported coal to meet
the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self-
sufficient in coal production.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
89.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament (Prevention of
Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification
on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.
2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five
times.
3. The term 'Office of Profit' is well-defined
in the Constitution of India.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
90. Under
which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to
private parties
for mining be
declared null and void?
(a) Third Schedule
(b) Fifth Schedule
(c) Ninth Schedule
(d) Twelfth Schedule
91.
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of
Himalayan nettle
(Girardinia
diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
(a) anti-malarial drug
(b) blodiesel
(c) pulp for paper industry
(d) textile fibre
92. For
the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite
images/remote sensing
data used?
1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a
specific location
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of
a specific location
3. Land surface temperatures of a specific
location
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
93.
Consider the following States:
1. Chhattisgarh
2. M dhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha
With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
(a) 2-3-1-4
(b) 2-3-4-1
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 3-2-1-4
94. Which
of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate?
1. Global warming might trigger the release of
methane gas from these deposits.
2. Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found
in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon
dioxide after a decade or two.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
95.
Consider the following:
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Methane
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide
Which of
the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass
residue?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 'only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
96. Consider the following pairs:
Sea- Bordering country
1. Adriatic Sea-Albania
2. Black Sea-Croatia
3. Gaspian Sea-Kazakhstan
4. Mediterranean Sea-Morocco
5. Red Sea-Syria
Which of
the pair given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
97. Among
the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the
last five years?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Myanmar
(d) Vietnam
98. Consider the following pairs:
Glacier-River
1. Bandarpunch-Yamuna
2. Bara Shigri-Chenab
3. Milam-Mandakini
4. Siachen-Nubra
5. Zemu-Manas
Which of
the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 5
(d) 3 and 5
99. In
India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is
viewed with
apprehension.
These chemicals are used as
(a) pesticides in agriculture
(b) preservatives in processed foods
(c) fruit-ripening agents
(d) moisturising agents in cosmetics
100.
Consider the following statements:
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on
the part of the Government of India to protect and
conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India
based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or
catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the
authority.
Which of the statements given above is / are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer
key:
Question
Answer
1. a
2. d
3. c
4. b
5. d
6. a
7. a
8. c
9. c
10. c
11. b
12. d
13. b
14. b
15. b
16. c
17. d
18. a
19. c
20. a
21. c
22. a
23. a
24. d
25. b
26. d
27. a
28. c
29. b
30. b
31. c
32. b
33. c
34. c
35. d
36. b
37. c
38. c
39. c
40. b
41. b
42. b
43. a
44. d
45. d
46. a
47. b
48. a
49. a
50. b
51. a
52. b
53. c
54. a
55. c
56. d
57. c
58. a
59. b
60. a
61. b
62. c
63. a
64. b
65. d
66. d
67. a
68. d
69. c
70. a
71. d
72. a
73. c
74. b
75. d
76. a
77. c
78. b
79. c
80. d
81. d
82. b
83. b
84. b
85. b
86. d
87. a
88. a
89. a
90. c
91. d
92. b
93. d
94. d
95. b
96. d
97. b
98. a
99. a
100. c
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