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Prelims 2017 Test 7

1. Many of areas with high ranges of tides are located in the areas of
Alaska, Canada, and northern Europe. Which of the following can
be peculiar reason(s) for the same?
1. They are all located at higher latitudes.
2. The constriction of the oceans due to landmass distribution in
the Northern hemisphere causes high tides.
3. Heavy storm waters coincide with major tidal events.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Consider the following about Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation


(APEC).
1. It consists of Pacific Rim economies.
2. It promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region by
promoting common trade standards across the region.
3. It is an affiliate member of the G-8.
4. All economies have an equal say in APEC and decision-making
is reached by consensus.
5. There are no binding commitments or treaty obligations other
than those agreed voluntarily by member economies on a case
to case basis.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 3, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2 and 5 only

3. The TFIx program recently launched by Teach For India (TFI)


intends to
a) Inviting entrepreneurial support in spreading education in India
b) Building public schooling infrastructure using donations
received from both India and abroad
c) Call speakers and educators from all across the globe to share
their experiences in Indian schools
d) Reform the curriculum in major aided private schools

4. A rare and globally threatened species of palm, the double coconut


tree was recently artificially pollinated by scientists. This double
coconut tree is found in India in?
a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b) West Bengal
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh

5. Consider the following about Additional tier 1 (AT1) bonds.


1. They combine both debt and equity.
2. They are issued under Basel III capital regulations.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

6. In which of the following countries, not even a single BRICS


Summit has been held till date?
1. Brazil
2. China
3. Russia
4. India
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) It has been held in all of the above at least once.

7. Sea floor spreading is caused by


a) Constant volcanic eruptions at the ocean floor
b) Sinking mantle
c) Weight of the ocean bed and the water above it
d) Presence of Seabed methane

8. Consider the following about Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).


1. It promotes institutional deliveries among pregnant women.
2. It integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery
care.
3. It is a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS).
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

9. If a river in India is to be converted into National Waterways


(NWs), it is done via a/an
a) Central Executive fiat
b) Legislation
c) Constitutional amendment only
d) Order of the State Government

10. Consider the following about Anti-Dumping Duty.


1. It is imposed on both imports and exports.
2. It is against the World Trade Organisation (WTO) multilateral
trade rules.
3. In India, it is imposed by the Union Finance Ministry.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

11. Consider the following features of a river course.


1. Smaller tributaries flowing over gentle gradients
2. Streams meander freely forming ox-bow lakes
3. Sharper turns are not found frequently.
The above refer to which stage of a river?
a) Youth stage
b) Old stage
c) Mature Stage
d) Either Youth stage or Mature Stage
12.Soil in boreal forests are generally poor in nutrients due to
1. Deep roots of trees depleting nutrient base of soil
2. Strong leaching of soil for long periods
3. Parent material of soil being deficient in nutrients
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

13.Consider the following about African Asian Rural Development


Organization (AARDO).
1. It is an autonomous inter-Governmental organization
headquartered in South Africa.
2. India is one of the Founder Members of the Organization and is
the largest contributor in terms of membership contribution.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

14.Which of the following statements with reference to Udupi


Ramachandra Rao, a space scientist, is INCORRECT?
a) He had served as Chairman of Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO).
b) He is the first Indian to be inducted in the Hall of Fame of
International Astronautical Federation (IAF).
c) He is a Bharat Ratna Awardee.
d) All of the above are correct.

15.White-bellied musk deer is a popular species found in Uttarakhand


in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. These deers often move to
valleys in lower altitudes in winter season. What can be a possible
reason behind this movement?
a) Exhaustion of food resources in upper reaches of mountains
b) Heavy rainfall in the lower valleys
c) Fear of poachers in upper reaches
d) They start emitting a sweet persistent aroma in winter season
which attracts predators in the upper mountain regions.

16.Crop Residue Burning (CRB) has been identified as a major health


and environmental hazard in Punjab and Haryana. Which of the
following could be the possible reason(s) behind CRB being such a
hazard?
1. It causes loss of vital components from topsoil reducing its
productivity.
2. It emits toxic metals like lead and arsenic which raises
Particulate Matter (PM) concentrations in the field and
adjoining areas.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

17.According to the Future of Indias Development Policy


Cooperation report, India, which has been a recipient of
development aid since Independence, has been recently making its
mark as a donor in the international aid regime. The report was
recently published by
a) CARE India
b) United Nations Development Programme
c) Oxfam India jointly with Institute of Sustainable Development
and Governance (ISDG)
d) NASSCOM Foundation India

18. Consider the following statements.


Assertion (A): The structure of earth can be understood by
observing the passage of earthquake waves through different layers
of earth.
Reason (R): Some type of earthquake waves do not travel through
liquid material in earths layers.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.


b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) Both A and R are incorrect.

19.Which of the following gases contribute to global warming?


1. Methane
2. Water Vapour
3. Nitrogen
4. Ozone
5. HFC-23
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

20. The tributaries of Cauvery River is/are


1. Hemavathi
2. Kabini
3. Antahvasini
4. Lokapavani
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

21.Consider the following statements.


1. Acidity of soil can be reduced by adding gypsum into it.
2. Acidity of rainfall can be reduced by the widespread use of
natural gas fuel instead of high sulphur coal in major industrial
regions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

22. India is a member country of which of the following


organizations?
1. East Asia Summit
2. ASEAN + 3
3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

23. As the Municipal Commissioner of a large urban area, you


are receiving several complaints of heightened pollution in traffic
jams, mostly when there is high sunlight exposure. You would
recommend which of the following measures to the State
government to cut down pollution in the area?
1. Planting juniper and pinus trees in such areas as they convert
automobile exhaust into hydrogen and methane.
2. Making it mandatory to fit catalytic converters in automobile
exhausts so that release of hydrocarbons is reduced at the
source.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

24. This organization based in Bengaluru is today worlds largest


(not-for-profit run) mid-day meal programme serving millions of
children in government schools and government-aided schools.
The organization is?
a) Navdanaya Trust
b) Akshaya Patra Foundation
c) World Food Program (WFO), India Division
d) Action for Food Production (AFPRO)

25. You will observe that rainfall generally shows a reducing


pattern when moving from equator to the poles. This is due to
a) Change in solar insolation
b) Presence of intermorainal periods
c) Formation of wavy isotherms at equator
d) Movement of Jet stream along the way

26. Consider the following about polychlorinated biphenyl


(PCB).
1. These are classified as a persistent organic pollutant and
banned under the Stockholm Convention.
2. They are declared carcinogens and highly non-biodegradable.
3. They are found only in water bodies and within plant tissues.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

27. Why tropical cyclones are not strongly formed at equator or


regions nearby?
1. Absence of strong Coriolis force
2. Lack of regions where warm and cold fronts meet
3. Flow of counter-currents disrupts cyclone patterns
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

28. Consider the following about the Contingent Reserve


Arrangement (CRA) recently in news.
1. It will support India in potential short-term balance of
payments pressures.
2. It will be established as a dedicated South Unit within IMF.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

29. If the phenomenon of osmosis didnt exist which of the


following diseases would NOT have been possible?
a) HIV AIDS
b) Cholera
c) Tuberculosis
d) All of the above

30. Consider the following about the United Nations


Development Action Framework (UNDAF) 2013-17, India.
1. It is a programme document signed between all major voluntary
bodies in India and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT)
mandating specific measurable and binding targets.
2. Under the framework, UN Agencies provide support for
national development priorities as listed in the 12th Five Year
Plan.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

31.Consider the following statements.


Assertion (A): Plants with C4 pathway of photosynthesis are more
efficient than plants with C3 pathway.
Reason (R): C4 plants lose less water than a C3 plant for the same
amount of carbon fixation.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) Both A and R are incorrect.

32. Member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation


(SCO) is/are
1. China
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. Afghanistan
5. Mongolia
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 4 and 5 only
33. Recently the Daan Utsav was organized by which of the
following NGOs in India?
a) Goonj
b) Smile Foundation
c) Child Rights and You (CRY)
d) Chidline Foundation

34. Consider the following statements.


1. It breaks seed and bud dormancy.
2. It helps in the process of rapid elongation in deep water rice
plants.
3. It promotes root growth and root hair formation.
The above refers to which plant growth hormone?
a) Cytokinin
b) Gibrellin
c) Ethylene
d) Auxin

35. Consider the following about Pension Fund Regulatory and


Development Authority (PFRDA).
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It functions under the aegis of Department of Personnel.
3. It regulates all mutual funds which trade in pension products.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

36. Photoperiodism is a phenomenon related to


a) Flowering in plants
b) Mode of photosynthesis in plants
c) Nutrient rejuvenation in plants as a function of sunlight
d) Impact of global warming on plant life cycle

37. Consider the following statements.


Assertion (A): The expansion created by the Big Bang continues
even to the present day.
Reason (R): Soon after the Big Bang, the Universe became highly
opaque and temperatures started rising till the atmosphere was
formed.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) Both A and R are incorrect.

38. The Terrestrial and Jovian planets are largely differentiated


on the basis of loss of atmosphere from the former. Which of the
following characteristics of terrestrial planets enabled this loss of
atmosphere?
1. Their larger size as compared to most Jovian planets
2. Their nearness to Sun
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
39. Which of the following is/are harmful environmental effects
of nitrogen oxides?
1. It causes irritant red haze in the traffic and congested places.
2. It can damage plant leaves and retard the rate of
photosynthesis.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

40. Which of these may possibly influence circulation of Ocean


Currents?
1. The ocean water is little higher in level at Equator than in the
middle latitudes.
2. Solar insolation affecting the temperature of Ocean currents
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

41.The Indian plate extends to


1. Rakinyoma Mountains of Myanmar
2. Kirthar Mountain of Pakistan
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

42. In India, the price of ethanol is decided by


a) Central Government
b) Free markets
c) Respective State governments only
d) A joint mechanism of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)

43. Which of the following is the correct order of decreasing


abundance of these elements in Earths crust?
a) Silicon, aluminium, iron, oxygen, calcium
b) Silicon, iron, oxygen, calcium, aluminium
c) Iron, oxygen, silicon, aluminium, calcium
d) Oxygen, silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium

44. It is a geological observation that there are more avalanches


and landslides in Himalayas than in Nilgiri Mountains of Southern
India. Which of these is NOT a possible reason for the same?
a) Himalayas are tectonically more active than Nilgiris.
b) Mechanical weathering in absent in rocks found at Nilgiris due
to their hard rock structure.
c) Himalayas are characterized by unconsolidated rock deposits.
d) All of the above are correct reasons for the same.

45. A Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) signed between


two nations helps
1. Reduce Base erosion and profit shifting by corporate firms
2. Tackle Round tripping of money
3. Move towards a complete ban on speculative activities of FIIs in
security markets
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

46. The Agulhas current acts as an oceanic convergence zone.


This zone has higher primary productivity than surrounding
waters. This is because
1. The zone is a meeting point of all major ocean currents of the
Indian Ocean.
2. There is upwelling of cold ocean water from the lower layers of
the ocean.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

47. The Western Coasts of India predominantly show which of


these features?
1. Highly indented
2. Formation of wave-cut platforms in front of the sea cliff
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

48. Public debt in India is presently managed by


a) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
c) Unified Financial Agency (UFA)
d) Department of Posts

49. Himansh station was recently in news. It is a/an


a) Glaciological research station in Himalaya
b) Underwater Indian observatory in the Arctic
c) Base camp of Indian army in Siachen used for Uri operations
d) Tunnel based underground earthquake research station in Spiti
Valley

50. The D.K. Basu Guidelines given by Supreme Court are


related to
a) Attachment of the assets of bankrupt companies
b) Rehabilitation of children who are victims of trafficking and
sexual abuse
c) Procedure of arrest, detention and interrogation of any person
d) Regulation of foreign NGOs working in India

51.In which of the following trophic levels, you are likely to find the
highest concentration of an organic toxin that has been found in
ocean water?
a) Phytoplankton
b) Aquatic plants
c) Small fishes at lower trophic levels
d) Human being who consumes sea food

52. How UV radiation is harmful to terrestrial life?


1. It accelerates ageing of skin in humans.
2. It can kill phytoplankton in large numbers.
3. Plant proteins are adversely affected by UV radiation.
4. It may lead to harmful mutation of plant cells.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

53. Which of the following can reveal patterns of climate change


on earth?
1. Study of Interglacial periods
2. Study of tree rings
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

54. Consider the following about the Strategic Forces Command


(SFC).
1. It forms part of the National Command Authority (NCA).
2. It is exempt from Right to Information (RTI) disclosures.
3. It authorizes military attacks on other sovereign nations.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

55. Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom have won the 2016 Nobel
Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work in
a) Theory of Second Best in Pareto optimum outcomes
b) Contract Theory
c) Neumann Zero Sum theory
d) Game Theory

56. Equatorial counter-currents are unique because


a) They flow in a direction opposite to that of the surface winds
b) They circulate from equator the poles uninterrupted.
c) Their travel speed is not affected by the ocean depth.
d) They are the only current to be sandwiched between two
eastward-flowing ocean currents.

57. Which among the following is the largest system?


a) Biome
b) Ecosystem
c) Community
d) Biosphere

58. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) can be a measure of


1. Nutrient enrichment of water
2. Level of pollution
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

59. Which of these state governments has proposed large public


spending in order to find the miraculous herb Sanjivani, that finds
mention in Indian mythology and Indian traditional medicinal
system?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Assam

60. Which of the following roles is/are played by Abscisic acid


(ABA) in plant development?
1. It is a plant growth hormone.
2. It increases the tolerance of plants to various kinds of stresses.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

61.Which of the following are the salient features of fold Mountains?


1. They are least likely to have conical peaks.
2. They are created when large areas are broken and displaced
vertically.
3. They must be associated with volcanism either from the
mountain core or its vicinity.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 only
d) None of the above

62. One of SEWAs (voluntary organization) main goals is to


a) Organise women workers for full employment
b) Ensure the fulfilment of reproductive rights of children and
mothers
c) Reduce cases of domestic violence against women
d) Providing accessible and affordable credit to rural Self-Help
Groups

63. Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing bacteria?


1. Rhodospirillum
2. Azotobacter
3. Anabaena
4. Dibosenfeca
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

64. If you enclose a healthy plant in polythene bag, you will


observe that droplets of water are forming inside the bag. This
happens due to the phenomenon of?
a) Shooting of hormones in the stem
b) Photosynthesis
c) Energy conversion within the plant
d) Transpiration

65. Which of the following chemicals is NOT associated with the


depletion of Ozone layer?
a) Nitrogen dioxide
b) Methane
c) Chlorine monoxide
d) Potassium hydroxide

66. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is the largest


non-governmental household survey undertaken in rural India. It
is facilitated by the
a) Pratham Education Foundation
b) VIDYA
c) Make A Difference (MAD)
d) Barefoot College-India

67. Consider the following about the Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
1. It was established through the Bangkok Declaration.
2. Nepal and Bhutan are members of the BIMSTEC.
3. It is an implicit free trade agreement among the member
nations.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

68. Which of the following plant micronutrients is associated


with chlorophyll formation in plants?
a) Magnesium
b) Iron
c) Copper
d) All of the above

69. Photochemical smog generally forms in


a) Cold and moist conditions
b) Warm, dry and sunny climate
c) Low lying mountain valleys
d) Regions where icefall is predominant

70. Even when Earth gets nearest to the Sun at perihelion, the
effects of this increased solar insolation are not felt on a large scale
on earth. This can be due to
a) Increase in cloudiness in major continental regions
b) Reduction in solar discharge
c) Blowing of sea and land breezes
d) Adiabetic wind flow patterns

71.Which of the following is/are the key features of Indian


Secularism?
1. The Constitution does not give a special status to any religion.
2. The Constitution allows the state to intervene in the religious
matters in order to ensure equality within religious
communities.
3. The state can regulate and even control religious institutions.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

72. Consider the following about the Ring of Fire.


1. It is a region in the basin of Atlantic Ocean.
2. It is shaped like a horseshoe.
3. It is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic
trenches.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

73. The Martin Ennals Award to individuals is bestowed by


a) Amnesty International
b) Human Rights Watch
c) European Union
d) Jointly by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and
other human rights groups

74. Coriolis force acting on the fluid in river water deflects it like
it deflects the wind. This Coriolis force is generated by
a) Meandering motion of the river
b) Rotation of earth
c) Revolution of earth around the Sun
d) Adhesive force of the water molecules with each other

75. Arrival of southwest monsoons after Summer Solstice leads


to which of the following phenomenon in India?
1. The temperature at tropics becomes higher than that of regions
near equator.
2. Brings Western Disturbances to India
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

76. India and Russia have signed an agreement for cooperation


in the development of a network of integrated infrastructure Agro
irradiation centres. How will these Agro irradiation centres be
helpful to our economy?
1. It will reduce post-harvest losses for perishable products.
2. It will foster greater cooperation in civil nuclear energy between
India-Russia.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

77.Consider the following plant diseases and their causal


microorganisms.
1. Citrus Canker : Bacteria
2. Rust of Wheat : Virus
3. Yellow Vein mosaic : Fungi
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

78. Recently the Rajya Sabha Chairman recognised a group of


MPs belonging to smaller parties and certain Independents as a
consolidated bloc. What benefits does such recognition bring to the
bloc?
1. The bloc will be able to secure more time to speak in House
debates.
2. The bloc will be able to veto resolutions passed by a simple
majority in the Rajya Sabha.
3. The bloc can contest decisions of the Leader of the House to
prorogue the house.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

79. Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General, introduced


several administrative reforms, notably in the sphere of justice.
From 1772 a new system of justice was established under which
each district was to have a criminal court and a civil court.
Consider the following about it.
1. European District Collectors presided over Criminal courts and
interpreted the traditional Indian laws.
2. Civil Courts were under the village headman who was to report
to the local Quazi.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

80. Allama Prabhu is an upcoming Kannada musical drama


Historical film directed by T. S. Nagabharana. Who was Allama
Prabhu?
a) A social reformer of the Sangam Age
b) A disciple of Sarvajna, who helped spread the Bhakti movement
in Karnataka
c) A companion of Basavanna, who was instrumental in initiating
the Virashaiva movement
d) The King of erstwhile Solapur region

81. The right conditions for growing Cotton are


a) High temperature, light rainfall, frost-free days and bright
sunshine
b) Freezing temperature, heavy rainfall, frost-free days and bright
sunshine
c) Moderate temperature, heavy rainfall and cloudy weather
d) Low temperature, low rainfall and cloudy weather

82. The blackbuck generally inhabits


a) Grassy plains and thinly forested areas
b) Dense evergreen forests
c) Low lying coastal mangroves
d) Frigid Himalayan regions at high elevation

83. Confidence Building measures (CBMs), as agreed between


two nations refer to
a) Exchange of information on military matters
b) Respect and bilateral promotion of culture
c) Building investment partnerships between the business
communities of both nations
d) Settlement of border demarcation disputes

84. What makes the Atlantic Ocean a good location for natural
harbours and ports?
a) Its straight coastlines
b) Shallow depth of ocean near sedimentary deposits
c) Its highly indented coastline
d) Its unconsolidated sedimentary deposits are S shaped.

85. Consider the following statements about the South Asian


Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement.
1. The SAFTA Ministerial Council (SMC) has been established
comprising the Commerce Ministers of the Member States.
2. The SAFTA Agreement states that the SMC shall meet at least
once every year.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

86. In Medieval India, Zabita and Biswa were terms used in the
context of
a) Agricultural productivity of fields
b) Size of treasury
c) Criminal Justice system
d) None of the above

87. Consider the following about the first Supreme Court of


India.
1. It was established under the Indian Courts Act 1861.
2. Its first sitting was held in Madras which was later shifted to
Fort William Calcutta.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

88. The H-Index was in news sometime back. It is used to


calculate
a) Average change in a regions temperature due to an adjoining
Ocean current
b) Productivity and citation impact of the publications of a
scientist or scholar
c) Extent of Hunger and malnutrition within a country
d) Coverage of Green Housing in a Smart City

89. The classification of industries in Micro, Small and Medium


categories is done on the basis of
a) Investment in plant and machinery
b) Extent of geographical coverage
c) Number of people employed
d) Rural versus urban location

90. Kanaganahalli, one of the excavation sites of the


Archaeological Survey of India, is famously known due to which
these reason(s)?
1. It is the only Buddhist site to host a surviving stupa
2. It hosts the only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka
3. It was the first International Buddhist Centre to be established
in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

91.Israel recently suspended cooperation with UNESCO due to


a) Its objection to the status of Palestine as considered by
UNESCO
b) Lapse of UNESCO funding to Israeli monuments
c) Non-consideration of Israeli nomination lists by UNESCO
d) Suspension of its voting rights earlier by UNESCO

92. Consider the following about Theosophical society of India


(TS).
1. It was established at Adyar in erstwhile Madras.
2. Before establishing TS in India Madame Blavatsky's first
attempt was to form a similar organization in Cairo.
3. Annie Besant was associated with the society.
4. The society rejects neuroscience and spiritual practices and
adheres to the doctrine of study of scriptures for true
knowledge.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

93. Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of the


strength of the fundamental forces?
a) Strong force, Electromagnetic Force, Weak Force, Gravitational
force
b) Electromagnetic Force, Strong force, Weak Force, Gravitational
force
c) Gravitational force, Electromagnetic Force, Strong force, Weak
Force
d) None of the above is the correct order

94. Bangladesh and China have recently agreed to elevate their


bilateral relations to strategic partnership. What does the
partnership mean for these two countries?
1. They will soon enter into a Customs Union for major goods and
services.
2. They will establish institutional cooperation in areas of
maritime issues and counter-terrorism.
3. They will jointly advance Chinas One belt and road (OBOR)
initiative.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

95. Consider the following about UNICEF.


1. It is one of the members of the United Nations Development
Group.
2. UNICEF relies on contributions only from private donors.
3. UNICEF started working in India even before our First Five
Year Plan (FYP) became operational.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

96. Mahayana refers to one of three routes to enlightenment. The


other two routes are
a) Hinayana and Vajrayana
b) Upayana and Vajrayana
c) Hinayana and Upayana
d) Azhaliism and Upayana

97. Consider the following about the Global Hunger Index (GHI)
1. It is released on an annual basis by the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
2. A score of zero on the GHI implies absolute food deprivation in
the nation.
3. The GHI also includes the performance of major public
nutrition programmes in its calculation.
4. In the 2016 Index, India fares worse than all its South Asian
neighbours.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 4 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above

98. India is building emergency Strategic Petroleum Reserves


(SPRs) storages in underground caverns in southern India. Why is
it important for India to build such reserves?
1. India imports most of its oil from the Middle East which is a
politically unstable region.
2. A SPR guards against crude price volatility in international
markets.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

99. Consider the following about the office of the SecretaryGeneral of United
Nations.
Assertion (A): Even though he is the leader of the UN, the office
does not find a mention in the United Nations (UN) Charter.
Reason (R): The office of Secretary-General was created few
decades after the establishment of the UN.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) Both A and R are incorrect.

100. The BRICS interbank cooperation mechanism was


established in 2010 in order to develop and strengthen economic
ties and investment cooperation between BRICS countries. Which
of the following Indian banks are participants in the mechanism?
1. NABARD
2. Export-Import Bank of India
3. Reserve Bank of India
4. Small Industries Development Bank of India
5. Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd. (MUDRA)
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 5 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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