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Exam Title : GS Simulator Test 3
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1.
Which among the following laid down the foundation of Federal system in India?
a) Government of India Act, 1935
b) Government of India Act, 1919
c) Indian Councils Act, 1909
d) Indian Council Act, 1861
2.
Nai Roshni has been launched for

a) The Special Industry Initiative (SII ) for J&K
b) For a leadership development programme for tribal in Naxal affected areas.
c) For a Leadership Development Programme for Minority Women
d) Enabling students of madrasas to cope up with the contemporary education system and provide them
skill training
3.
When the Reserve Bank of India buy back government securities from the open market, which of the
following is likely to happen?
a)
b)
c)
d)
4.
Which among the following is/are available as free vaccination under Indradhanush scheme?
1. Pertussis
2. Hepatitis B
3. Diphtheria
4. Influenza
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
5.
GDP tends to decrease

Liquidity in the market contracts
There is a probability of rise in inflation
None of the above
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
With respect to protection of copyright in India, Consider the following statements.

1. Copyright is a legal right given to creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and
producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings.
2. Copyright protects only the expression and not the ideas. There is no copyright in an idea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
6.
Which of the following is/are the source of income to the urban local bodies?
1. Octroi duty on goods brought into and taken out of the city.
2. Taxes on vehicles.
3. Income from water and electricity supply.
4. Financial grants from the state Governments.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, and 4
7.
The Deccan Plateau in India is an example of

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.
Which of the following national park is unique in having northernmost lowland evergreen rainforests in
the world?
a)
b)
c)
d)
9.
Tectonic Plateau
Intermont Plateau
Volcanic Plateau
Dissected Plateau
KeibulLamjao National Park

Bhitarkanika National Park
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Namdapha National Park
Which among the following is/are pledges made by India under Intended Nationally Determined
contribution?
1. Create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2
2. Achieve 40% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources
by 2030
3. To reduce emission intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35% of the 2005 level by 2030.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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10.
Which among the following has launched green bonds in India?

1. Yes Bank
2. EXIM Bank
3. Bank of Baroda
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above
11. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, an initiative of 7
countries, which of the following is/are not participants?
1. Bangladesh 2. Myanmar
3. Indonesia 4. Thailand
5. Bhutan 6. Nepal 7. Singapore
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
5 and 6 only
3 and 7 only
4 and 7 only
12. The Constitution envisages:

a)
b)
c)
d)
Two types of civil services - administrative and police.

Two types of civil services All India and Provincial.
Three types of civil services - All India, Central and Regional.
Three types of Civil services - All India, Central and State.
13. In Agriculture, the term Maximum Sale Price was in news. It is related to which among the following
crops.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Sugarcane
Jute
Cotton
Maize
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14. Which among the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?

1. Amylase: Breakdown starch
2. Pepsin: Breaking down of emulsified fats
3. Lipase: Digest Protein
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
15. Plagio climax in ecological succession is determined by
a)
b)
c)
d)
Human activities
Natural Calamities
Fire
Wildlife activities
16. Consider the following statements.

1. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President.
2. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under Government.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
17. According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its
Chairman?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court

Any serving Judge of the High Court
Only a retired Chief Justice of India
Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
18. Epiphytes growing over trees in rain forest denotes which among the following species interaction?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Symbiosis
Predation
Mutualism
Commensalism
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19.
Which among the following is not a type of wetland?

1. Marshes
2. Bogs
3. Fens
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
20. Consider the following countries

1. Sri Lanka 2. Bangladesh
3. Pakistan 4. Nepal
Which among the above are ranked above India in Global Human Development Index Rankings?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
1 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
21. Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding IRNSS:
1. Its objective is to provide only military navigation in the Indian subcontinent.
2. It comprises of 7 satellites with 3 in geostationary orbit and 4 in geosynchronous orbit.
3. Indias own navigation system will be called Navigation with Indian Constellation.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
22. Which among the following are the reasons behind the absence of Tsunami in deep parts of ocean?
1. Length of Tsunami waves in deep sea is more.
2. Height of Tsunami waves in deep sea is less.
3. Length of Tsunami waves in deep sea is less.
4. Height of Tsunami waves in deep see is more.
a) Only 1 and 3
b) Only 1 and 2
c) Only 2 and 3
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d) Only 1 and 4
23. Which among the following rivers fall in Atlantic Ocean?
1. Niger
2. Zaire
3. Zambezi
4. Orange
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
24. Consider the following statements regarding the Nehru Report
1. It rejected seperate electorates and instead recommended reservation of seats at centre and
provinces where muslims were in majority.
2. It recommended complete dissociation of state from religion.
3. It recommended the formation of linguistic provinces.
4. To gather the support of Muslims, it recommended separation of Sindh from Bombay on an immediate
basis.
Which of the statement(s) give above is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
25. Consider the following statements regarding fiscal consolidation:

1. Increasing the indirect taxes is a better approach towards fiscal consolidation as compared to
increasing the direct taxes.
2. Disinvestment of PSUs leads to fiscal consolidation.
3. Increased public spending by the government leads to fiscal consolidation
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
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26. The duties envisaged, by the Constitution for the Inter-State Council are to:
1. Inquire into and advise on disputes between States
2. Investigate matters of common interest for two or more States
3. Make recommendation for Co-ordination of policy and action relating to any subject
4. Enforce provisions relating to the freedom of trade and commerce.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
27. With reference to casting votes by postal ballot, which of the following persons are authorized to:
1. Members of the Armed Forces.
2. Officials on election duty.
3. Foreign Service personnel when posted abroad.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
28. With reference to an organisation known as International Coral Reef Initiative, which of the following
statements is/are incorrect?
1. It is an informal partnership among conservation organisations only.
2. The concept of Aichi Target originated from this organisation.
3. It produces global and regional reports on the status of coral reefs on a regular basis through their
Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
29. Geo-thermal energy is cost effective reliable sustainable and environment friendly. Which among the
following is/are correct about geothermal energy.
1. It originates from radioactive decay of materials.
2. It is limited to areas near tectonic plate boundaries.
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. To create lesser e-waste, wireless charging has emerged as a promising solution. Wireless charging
works on the principle of:
a) Li-Fi
b) Electromagnetic induction
c) LASER
d) Wi-Fi
31. Examples of Estuarine Ecosystem in India are:
1. Diamond Harbour
2. Pennar
3. Nameri
4. Bhitarkanika
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
32. With reference to Cabinet Mission Plan, Consider the following statements.
1. It proposed an idea of forming an interim government from the constituent assembly.
2. It rejected the idea of full-fledged Pakistan.
3. It was accepted by the Congress unlike Muslim League.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
33. Consider the following statement:

1. British increased the pace of social reforms after first war of independence.
2. They used the middle and upper educated class against the rising tide of nationalism.
Select the incorrect statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
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b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
34. Consider the following statement regarding Cripps Mission.
1. It proposed the formation of an Indian Union with a dominion status.
2. It proposed that any province not willing to join the union could have a separate constitution
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
35. With reference to Mathura school of Art, consider the following statements.
1. It emerged from Yaksha tradition.
2. Only sitting posture of Buddhas statues were carved out in the Mathura school.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
36. Consider the following statements:

1. Puppetry is usually based on the themes of epics and legends.
2. Art of Puppetry was known to the people of Indus valley civilization.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
37. Which of the following statement(s ) is /are correct?

1. Isolated islands have high biodiversity.
2. Biodiversity is low in tropical forests and coral reefs.
3. Biodiversity is low in Europe compared to South Asia .
a) Only 1
b) Only 3
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c) Only 2 and 3
38. Which of the following dance form have classical status?
1. Sattriya
2. Kuchipudi
3. Mohiniattam
4. Odissi
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
39. With reference to The International Solar Alliance consider the following statements:
1. It was established very recently in response to urgent requirement to save environment from threat of
nuclear energy.
2. It is an alliance meant for development of all renewable sources of energy.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
40. Parliament can legislate on a matter listed in the State List

1. When Parliament passes a resolution by two-thirds majority that it is in national interest to do so.
2. When the legislatures of two or more State request Parliament to legislate on a State subject.
3. When a proclamation of Emergency is made by President.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
41. Dual role of the Governor signifies that he is the

a) Constitutional and real Executive of the state
b) Head of a State and head of Government under certain circumstances
c) One belonging to Central as well as State Executive
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d) Constitutional ruler of the state and an agent of the Centre

42. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
a) Chief Minister of the State
b) Chief Justice of the High Court
c) President
d) Prime Minister
43. India is not a member of which among the following?
1. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
2. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
3. Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 only
3 only
2 only
44. Consider the following statements in the context of Karst landforms.

1. Karst landforms are developed in dry climatic regions.
2. Dissolving process plays a key role in formation of these landforms.
3. Caves and Uvala are erosive examples of Karst landforms.
4. In India, there are caves made from Karst landforms in Dehradun, Sasaram and Bastar .
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
45. Which one of the following provisions was not made in the Charter Act of 1833?
a) The trading activities of the East India Company were to be abolished.
b) The designation of the supreme authority was to be changed as the Governor-General of India in
council.
c) All law-making powers to be conferred on Governor-General in Council.
d) An Indian was to be appointed as a Law Member in Governor Generals Council.
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46. Consider the following places:

1. Badami
2. Khajuraho
3. Bhimbetka
At which of the above places are pre-historic cave painting found?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
47. Consider the following pairs:
Saint Philosophy/School of Thought
1. Akshadpad Gautama Nyaya
2. Patanjali Yoga
3. Budhdhism Sidhdhartha
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
48. EIROforum is
a) European intergovernmental scientific research organisations devoted to fostering mutual activities
b) European non-governmental scientific research organisations devoted to fostering mutual activities
c) European and Russian intergovernmental scientific research organisations devoted to fostering
mutual activities
d) European and Russian non-governmental scientific research organisations devoted to fostering
mutual activities
49. Consider the following statements about Rechargeable Magnesium Battery?
1. It is a substitute to Lead Acid Battery.
2. Consists of natural graphite as cathode and magnesium as anode.
3. Batterys life is self-renewing.
Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
None of the above
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50.
The Legislative Council of State

1. Is not subject to dissolution.
2. Can be abolished by the State Legislative Assembly
3. Can be abolished by the President on the governor recommendation
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
51. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

a) All expenditure other than that which is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is to be submitted
to the Lok Sabha in the form of demands for grants.
b) No demand for a grant is made except on the recommendation of the President of India
c) The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant
d) The Lok Sabha can suggest an increase in the expenditure
52. Consider the following statements.
1. The highest criminal Court of the District is the Court of District and Session Judge.
2. The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court
3. A person to be eligible for the appointment as a district judge should be an advocate or a pleader of
seven years standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State.
4. When the Session Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is
carried out.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
53. Who is appointed as an ad-hoc judge of the Supreme Court?

a)
b)
c)
d)
A retired Judge of the Supreme Court

A sitting Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as Supreme Court Judge
An acting Judge of the Supreme Court
A person fully qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court
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54. With reference to Round Table Conference, Consider the following statements:
1. It was conducted as per recommendation of Simon Commission Report.
2. It had an agenda to discuss constitutional reforms in India.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
55. With reference to worship methods of Aryans, consider the following statements
1. They did not worshipped any female divinities.
2. They worshipped Gods for their spiritual upliftment .
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
56. Consider the following statements regarding Satavahana dynasty

1. The feudal practice of rewarding and paying officers with grants of land seem to have begun under
Satavahanas .
2. The Satavahana ruling family was matriarchal in nature.
3. Satavahanas were the first rulers to make land grants to the Brahamanas .
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
3 only
57. Consider the following statements regarding Ashokasdhamma (dharma)

1. Its broad objective was to preserve social order.
2. Ashoka said by following Dhamma , people would attain Nirvana, which was the goal of Buddhist
teachings.
3. The tribals religious freedom was respected and they were not asked to follow the principles of
Dhamma .
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
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c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
58. Consider the following statements in the context of western disturbance:
1. Increase in temperature in winter night is a pre-indication of the arrival of these disturbances.
2. These disturbances enter in Indian subcontinent from East and North East.
Which of the above statement(s ) is /are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
59. Which of the following comprises the Triratna of Jainism?
1. Right Knowledge
2. Right Determination
3. Right Exercise
4. Right Meditation
5. Right Faith
6. Right Action
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 3
3, 4 and 5
1, 5 and 6
1, 4 and 6
60. With reference to Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Consider the following statements:
1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President.
2. At least five judge bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of
advisory jurisdiction.
3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under Advisory Jurisdiction is not binding on
the government.
4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory
jurisdiction.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
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61.
Constantly Earth receives tremendous solar energy. What keeps the temperature of earth stable?
a) Most of the energy is used as in photosynthesis and thereafter used by other trophiclevels .
b) Most of the energy is absorbed by the oceans.
c) Most of the energy is radiated back to the space.
d) Most of the energy is absorbed to maintain various atmospheric phenomena and weather
62. Ecosystem provides various services. Which of the following is/are not provisioning services?
1. Nutrient recycling
2. Medicinal resources
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
63. Which of the following issues the Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2016 report?
a)
b)
c)
d)
International Monetary Fund

World Economic Forum
World Bank
The International Solar Energy Alliance
64. The Indian rupee is full convertible:

1. In respect of current account of BoP
2. In respect of capital account of BoP .
3. into gold.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
65. If the price of an inferior good falls, its demand

a)
b)
c)
d)
Rises
Falls
Remains constant
Cannot be predicted
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66. Match the following

List I List II
A. Kakori conspiracy 1. Ram Prasad Bismil
B. Anushilan Samiti 2. Aurobindo Ghosh
C. Delhi Conspiracy 3. Rashbehari Bose
D. Chittagong Armoury Raid 4. Kalpana Dutt
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
a) A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4
b) A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4
c) A-1; B-2; C-4; D-3
d) A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3
67. The term loss and damage mechanism appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
a)
b)
c)
d)
CBD
UNFCC
UNEP
WWF
68. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct for dry land farming?
1. In India, dry land farming is done in those regions where annual rainfall is less than 75 c.m .
2. Crops like Jute and Sugar cane are produced in these agricultural regions which are capable to bear
dryness.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
69. Which among the following has been declared Destination Flyaway by UN World Tourism Organisation
UNWTO?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Chilka Lake
Wular Lake
Pulicut Lake
Loktak Lake
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70. Consider the following set of pairs:

1. Third Anglo Maratha war
-
Treaty of mandasor
2. Second Anglo Maratha war

3. First Anglo Maratha war
Treaty of Salbai
Treaty of Purandhar
Which of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) None
71. Arsenic present in groundwater can be partially removed
a)
b)
c)
d)
On UV treatment
On boiling even of iron is absent in the water
On filtration even if iron is absent in the water
Along with removal of iron by precipitation/coagulation method if iron is also present in the water.
72. Consider the following statements about Indias unorganized sector.

1. Workers are usually employed for a limited number of days.
2. Labour is more in number than in the organized sector.
3. Job security and work regulation are better in unorganized sector.
4. They are usually not organized into trade unions.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
73. Which of the following reasons led to the growth of communalism?

1. Socio-economic backwardness
2. Socio-religious reform movements
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
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74. Consider the following statements about Sher Shahs administration:

1. He divided his empire into Sarkars , which were further subdivided into Paraganas .
2. The Sarkars and the Parganas were directly administered by Sher Shah without the help of any other
officials.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
75. .With regard to Living Planet Report2014 which of the following is/are correct?
1. Populations of fish, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians have declined by about half since 1970.
2. The report is published by World Wild Federation.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
76. Which among the following statements(s) is/are true?

1. Central government does not have exclusive power to impose tax which is not mentioned in state or
concurrent list.
2. The Constitution of India also provides for transferring certain tax revenues from union list to states.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
77. With reference to religious reform movements in India, consider the following.
1. Limited to educated and urban middle class
2. Promotion of mysticism
3. Widened gap between upper and lower castes
Which of the above were negative aspects of reform movements?
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
3 only
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78.
Consider the following statements:

1. Forming a cooperative society is a Fundamental Right in India.
2. Cooperative societies do not fall within the ambit of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
79. Natural gas is a mixture of gases and contains mainly

a) Butane and isobutene
b) Methane only
c) Methane and higher hydrocarbons
d) Methane, Hydrogen and Carbon monoxide
80. The Incheon Declaration, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of
a)
b)
c)
d)
World Economic Forum

International Monetary Fund
World Education Forum
World Health Organisation
81. Consider the following statements;

1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker for Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. In the Warrant of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the union Cabinet
Ministers other than Prime Minister.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
82. The term perfect competition in economic means:

a)
b)
c)
d)
Any firm can influence price in the market

Any firm can influence supply in the market
Any firm can influence price and supply in the market
No firm can influence price and supply in the market
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83. With reference to forest cover in India, consider the following statements:
1. Lakshadweep has zero per cent forest area.
2. Most of the states with less than 10 per cent of the forest area lie in the north and north-western part
of the country.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
84. Match the following:
Material Use
A. Limestone 1. Fertilizer industry
B. Sandstone 2. Electrical Industry
C. Rock Phosphate 3. Cement Industry
D. Mica 4. Building Material
ABCD
a)
b)
c)
d)
1342
3412
3421
4312
85. Among the following which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Zika Virus
recently?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Uganda and Brazil

Uganda and Argentina
Zaire and Brazil
Kenya and Brazil
86. Consider the following sets of pairs:

1 Palmyra: Syria
2. Sinai Peninsula: Egypt
3. Basra: Libya
Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
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d) 1, 2 and 3
87. What is the final product that flakes off easily, when acid rain falls on buildings?
a) Calcium carbonate
b) Gypsum
c) Dolomite
d) Epsom
88. Consider the following statements regarding transfer payments
1. These are made by private corporations to individuals.
2. These are given to individuals for which there is no activity is produced in return by these individuals.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1 only
2 only
89. Which among the following is/are not the advantage of full capital account convertibility?
1. Encourages import
2. Boosts exports
3. Easy access to forex
4. Promotes trade and capital flows between nations
a)
b)
c)
d)
3 only
2 and 4 only
1 only
1 and 3 only
90. Consider the following statements, with reference to oil spills:

1. They make the water deficient in oxygen.
2. They can cause algal blooms.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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91. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding rain water storage?
1. It is effective to stop soil erosion and flood.
2. It increases the quality of underground water by decreasing the contaminants like fluoride and nitrates.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
92. Which of the following can lead increased investment expenditure in the economy?
a) Interest rates are decreased in the economy
b) Interest rates are increased in the economy
c) RBI sells government securities in the market
d) Taxation rates are increased in the economy
93. Consider the following statements with respect to Northern Plains:
1. The largest part of the northern plain is formed of new alluvium called khadar.
2. The river streams disappear in the Bhangar belt and re-emerge in the Terai region.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
94. Consider the following birds:

1. Amur Falcon
2. Asian Koel
3. Siberian Crane
Which of the birds given above is/are categorised as migratory birds?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
95. With reference to Union Budget which of the following is/are true?
1. The government to do away with plan and non-plan classification of expenditure.
2. Statutory status to monetary policy committee through a money bill
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
96. In the case of absence of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, who presides over the Lok Sabha?
a) A member of the house of people appointed by the President
b) A member chosen by the Council of the Ministers
c) A member from the panel of Chairpersons of the Lok Sabha
d) The Senior most member of the Lok Sabha
97. Consider the following statements:
1. They are formed at some depth in the earths crust.
2. They have solidified slowly
3. They have easily recognisable crystal structure.
Which among the following rock has above mentioned characteristic?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Granite
Basalt
Peat
Gneiss
98. Which among the following conditions favours the formation of delta?
1. Active vertical and lateral erosion in the upper course of the river.
2. The coast should receive very active tides.
3. The sea adjoining the delta should be deep.
4. There should be no large lakes in the river course.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
99. Which among the following lie within the Great Rift Valley?
1. Dead sea transform
2. Jordan Rift Valley
3. Red Sea Rift
a) 1 and 2 only
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b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
100. Gandhi Peace Award for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
a) ISRO
b) Medea Benjamin
c) UNHCR
d) Bill McKibben
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