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Objective challenge 67
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1/Sivakasintamani was written during the period of--1/Chola
2/chalukya
3/satvahana
4/Rashtrakuta
2/The peculiar feature of chola painting is--1/Like frescos, they were painted on wet plaster.
2/Unlike frescos, they were painted on dry plaster.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/consider the following statements regarding *tagai*
1/It was a kind of loan provided to distress farmers during the reign of tughalaq dynasty.
2/It was a term used to indicate the highest rank of mansabdar.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Which of the following can be considered as democratic tenet of congress during its initial period ?
1/Rotation of congress session.
2/Insertion of minority clause to agenda.
3/Selection of president from a place except the place of congress session
1/1
2/13
3/2
4/All
5/The bronze statutes with its world famous character are a particular indicator of--1/Chola
2/Chalukya
3/Hoysala
4/pandya
ANSWERS----1/1,2/2,3/4,4/4,5/1
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1/Crossing over will happen in which of the following ?
1/ 2n= 2n/2n
2/2n=n/n
2/Individuals response to drug is determined by -----
1/Genotype
2/phenotype
1/1
2/2
3/both
3/Nucleotide is the--1/Structure of DNA
2/Structure of nucleic acid
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Genetic information is encrypted in amino acid in the process of---1/Replication
2/Transcription
3/Translation
4/ Bacteriophages... is-1/Is bacteria that eat virus.
2/Virus that eat bacteria
5/which of the following is not an excretory organ ?
1/skin
2/liver
3/kidney
4/lung
1/1
2/4
3/2
4/all excretory
Answers--1/2,2/1,3/3,4/3,5/2 6/4
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1/If any medicine made of brahmi is used to increase memory power then it works on---1/Cerebrum
2/Cerebellum
3/medulla
2/Which of the following is not a nitrogenous waste ?
1/ammonia
2/urea
3/uric acid
1/all nitrogenous waste.
2/2
3/3
4/1
3/In summer season if we work in extreme hot our skin becomes black. It is due to--1/Melanin
2/keratin
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/which of the following is not relared with phenotype ?
1/blood pressure
2/ Height
3/The look of a person
4/Hair colour
5/Body height
5/zygote is-1/Double celled
2/multi celled
1/1
2/2
3/none
ANSWERS--- 1-1 Cerebrum ( mainly cerebral cortex having motor areas , sensory areas and association areas ( communication & memory )
2-1 (all )
3-1 Melanin protein for darkness & keratin protein for hairs , nails etc
4- 1 Phenotype means outer looks , Genotype means genetic make up
5 - 3 Zygote is single celled and diploid ( 2n )
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1/You cant seek protection under article 19 if---1/A local gang threaten to displace you from your place.
2/If a local company prohibits you and your organisation from peaceful protest against the undoing of company.
1/you cant approach court under article 19 in both cases.
2/1
3/2
4/In both case you can approach.
2/Correct.
1/State can impose restriction on the rights under article 19 on any grounds.
2/Article 19 is available to all regardless of citizens or not.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Which of the following is not compulsory for a constitutional amendment bill ?
1/Prior permission of president.
2/Only minister for introduction
3/Introductory bill
4/special majority of legislatures for federal provision.
1/3
2/4
3/124
4/all compulsory.
4/correct.
1/Indian Constitution can be amended by three ways as mentioned under article 368.
2/President must have to give his assent to constitutional amendment bill.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/President is the--1/de facto head
2/De jure head
3/sin qua non authority
ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/4,3/3,4/2,5/2
Read the Assent of Bill ( Article 111) with Article 368(2) .

Money Bill is introduced with the prior recommendations of the President hence President can't hold his/her assent .
Holding assent is applicable on : ordinary & other financial bills .
Constitutional Amendment Bill has separate provision under Article 368 and can be initiated in either house with the introduction of bill .
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1/Which of the following is not a lower caste movement in india ?
1/Justice party
2/DMK
3/Satya sodhanak samaj
4/Bahiskrit hitkarini sabha
1/all lower caste movement
2/2
3/1
4/24
2/kulkarni was--1/village head of mughal administration
2/Revenue officer of maratha administration.
3/Religious head of sultanete period.
3/Choose the odde one.
1/Meerut conspiracy case
2/Peshwar conspiracy case
3/kanpur conspiracy case
1/1
2/2
3/3
4/nothing is odd
4/The distinction between Communust party and socialist party is that--1/First believed on marx while the second not.
2/First worked under comintern while second as left branch of Congress.
1/1
2/2
3/both
5/The purpose of public safety bill was--1/To prevent communism.
2/To prevent extremism
3/To prevent revolutionary activities
1/1
2/23
3/all
4/3
ANSWERS---- 1-1,2-2(their work was to keep records of family lineage & to collect revenue)3-4(all incidence were inspired by communist revolution), 4-2,5-1(mainly it was to
prevent communist spread in country)
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1/Sinbad is a story based on---
1/ scientific exploration of sea in medieval india.

2/Imaginary and magical story based on sea trade between india and china as well as south east asia.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/ Consider the following sentences regarding medhatithi.
1/He was a sanskrit scholar and commentator of manusmriti.

2/He was contemporary of pala, pratihara and rashtrakuta kingdom.
3/According to him, right to bear arms was an individual to defend himself during these kingdoms.
1/12
2/23
3/31
4/all
3/choose the correct match.
1/Pattala was a unit of administration in pala and pratihara empire.
2/ Koshta pala was an officer responsible for law and order in rashtrakuta kingdom.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/Gangaikondacholapuram is situated near--1/Kaveri

2/Ganga
5/The term *munja grass* is related with---1/Medicine of medieval india.
2/Banning of sea crossing.
1/1
2/2
3/both
5/none
ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/4,3/3,4/1,5/2
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1/Increading tax with decreasing income is called -1/Progressive tax
2/Proportional tax
3/Degressive tax
1/1
2/2
3/none
4/3
2/The distinction between cess and surcharge is---
1/Cess is imposed on direct taxes while surcharge is on indirect taxes.

2/Cess must have to spent on a particular purpose while the second can be used for any purposes.
1/1
2/2
3/both
3/which of the following is a non plan expenditure ?
1/interest payout
2/post office defecit
1/1
2/2
3/both non plan
4/correct match.
1/Primary deficit---Fiscal deficit--interest payment.
2/Twin deficit----cash borrowing from RBI.
1/1
2/2
3/both
5/Laffer curve indicate relationship between--1/tax and income
2/Tax and revenue
ANSWERS----1/3,2/2,3/3,4/1,5/2
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1/The root of swadeshi movement is in ----1/Bengal division.
2/British discrimination against turkish sultan
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Consider the following statements regarding magic lantern in the history of Indian Freedom Struggle.
1/It was a popular medium to spread awareness among rural population against the exploitation of colonial government.
2/It was extensively used in swadeshi movement to spread awareness about khadi.
1/1
2/2
3/both
3/The national leader who for the first time brought the importance of middle class and peasants in the fold of national struggle is--1/Tilak
2/Gandhi
3/Lala rajpot ray
4/Motilal nehru
4/Consider the following statements regarding swadeshi movement.
1/It evidenced the peasant participation from all sections of society.
2/It brought women into mainstream politics from the boundary of a home.
3/Intense muslim support to the movement was a special feature .
Correct
1/ all true
2/23
3/31
4/12
5/Correct statement
1/For the first time national flag was hoisted in india in 1906 in parsi square protesting again bengal partition.
2/Surendranath banerjee hoisted the flag.
3/Vande matram was written in the middle blue portion of the flag.
1/all true
2/12
3/23
ANSWERS---1/1,2/3,3/1,4/only statement 2 true 5/1
Objective challenge 59 (economic survey volume 2 chapter 8)

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1/which of the following is not a proposal of Lima Call For Climate Action ?
1/Transparency programme called multilateral assessment.
2/Spreading awareness about climate change in school level.
3/Role and contribution of gender to climate change.
1/all are proposals
2/23
3/13
2/Which of the following works as an National Implementing Entity for adaption find under UNFCCC in Asia pacific ?
1/NABARD
2/SBI
3/Asian development bank
3/Consider the following statements under Perform, achieve, trade (PAT) scheme.
1/Its purpose is to maintain ecological balance through trading in energy certificate in energy intensive sectors.
2/it is implemented under NATIONAL MISSION ON ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY which is a sub plan of NATIONAL ACTION PLAN OF
CLIMATE CHANGE.
3/It is mandatory to designated industries under Energy conservation act.
1/all true
2/23
3/31
4/ Consider the following statements regarding Natonal Clean Energy Fund in india.
1/It is established in consonance with UNFCCC.
2/It uses carbon tax for funding clean energy technology.
3/It comes under public account in India.
1/all true
2/23
3/31
4/12
5/Correct match of the countries regarding emission of carbon.
1/China USA EU india
2/China EU USA india
6/The countries which have recently joined Doha conference is /
1/Nauru
2/Tuvalu
1/1
2/2
3/both
ANSWERS----1-2, 2-1 ,3-1, 4-4, 5-1 , 6-3
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1/Consider the following statements regarding shehnai.
1/It is a north indian wind instrument mainly made of wood.
2/It is used in auspicious occasions.
3/Ustad Bismillah Khan gave a new concept to shehnai.
1/12
2/23
3/all
2/ Consider the following statements regarding venu.
1/Lord krishna is seen playing this instrument.
2/In hindustani music, krishna is called bansuri in this form.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Correct statement.
1/Geetangua---dancing accompaniment.
2/Nrityangua---singing accompaniment.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/:Consider the following statements regarding kamicha.
1/It is a folk instrument played by manganiars in Rajasthan.
2/Intestine of goat is used for making strings of this instrument.
3/It is made out of mango wood.
1/13
2/23
3/all
5/The term mentioned in sangam literature used to indicate musical instrument is--1/Karuvi
2/Ghana
3/Pallavi
6/Correct match
1/Ghana--solid instruments
2/Avanaddha--Instruments covered with one or two faces.
3/shushira--hollow instruments.
1/12
2/31
3/all
7/ consider the correct statements regarding nathaswaram.
1/ It is a reed instrument of south india.
2/It occupies auspicious place in Tamil culture and belongs to mangala vadya.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---1-3(came to India from western asia),2-3,3-,4-3,5-1,6-3,7-3
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1/Which of the following does not help in carbon sequestration ?
1/Mangrove
2/Tidal marsh
1/both works
2/none
3/1
4/2
2/which of the following can be used in geo engineering produce to reduce global warming ?
1/Sulphur
2/iron
1/both can be used.
2/1
3/2
4/none
3/The distinction between carbon trading and offset trading is--1/The first generally happen within the boundary of company while another generally happen outside the boundary of a company.
2/The first is more efficient in comparison to the second.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/The distinction between kyoto protocol and climate convention 1992 is that--1/First binds countries legally while the second not.
2/First is not legally binding while the second is.
5/Which of the following is not a mechanism under kyoto protocol ?
1/Clean development mechanism
2/Carbon trading
3/Joint development mechanism
1/2
2/3
3/all are mechanisms
ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/1,3/1,4/1,5/2
Carbon trading is mainly related within four walls of a company. It is mainly concerned with cutting carbon emmission of a company but carbon offset is mainly related with
providing clean energy technology assistance for any energy project outside the boundary of company
Objective challenge 56(economic survey, volume 2,chapter 7)

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1/Which of the following is not a principle of E kranti ?
1/Transformation not translation
2/integrated not individual service
3/Infrastructure on demand/cloud by default.

4/Mobile first
1/34
2/23
3/all were principles
2/The reason behind fastest growing consultancy market in india is---1/Liberalisation of FDI
2/Increased investment
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/which of the following is not an objective of Digital India ?
1/Broadband connectivity to village level.
2/Improved IT enabled services.
3/Transparency in government
4/Indigenous production of IT hardware and software.
1/4
2/2
3/all were objectives.
4/Which of the following measure is/are taken in budget for increasing performance in tourism sector ?
1/Establishing of Global scale buddhist circuit .
2/Cleaning of ganga
3/Visa on arrival
1/3
2/13
3/all
4/23
5/Which of the following service sector occupied highest position in performance ?
1/Tourism
2/IT service
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/Transforming e-governance for transforming governance is a slogan behind--1/Digital india
2/E-Krant
7/Which of the following is not established goal under Digital India ?
1/National E-governance academy
2/E governance knowledge portal
3/E governance impact index
1/all are goals
2/1
3/2
ANSWERS---- 1/3,2/3,3/3,4/3,5/1,6/2,7/1
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1/which of the following is more powerful assembly in chola kingdom ?
1/Ur
2/Mahasabha
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following is not a work of mandapa ?
1/Assembly hall
2/Ceremonial hall
1/both were works
2/1
3/2
4/none
3/Tirumurai is --1/Composition of Buddhist literature.
2/Composition of bhakti saints.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Which of the following is a musical inscription ?
1/Kudumianmalai
2/Mandagappattu
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/correct match
1/Vatapikonda---Narasimhavarman.
2/Samaharta---assessment officer
3/Sannidhata----custodian of state treasury
1/12
2/23
3/all
ANSWERS---1/2,2/1,3/2,4/1,5/3
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1/The famous apabhramsha poet lived in the rashtrakut kingdom was--1/Svayambhu
2/Chandbardai
3/Krishnaraj
2/Chandrobalabee is noticeable name in medieval history because--1/She was the very courageous queen.
2/She signifies matrimonial rule.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Which of the following was not a chola tradition ?
1/Erection of temple as a sign of victory.
2/Making of long inscription in temple walls.
4/Namaskar mandapa is frequently seen in which temple style ?
1/Kerala
2/Gujarat
3/Rajashthan
4/Orissa.
5/The term kalyanamandapam indicate ---1/Ceremonial place for deities.
2/Ceremonial place for devotees.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/2,3/both chola traditions4/1,5/1

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1/Temperature inversion is related with which of the following phenomenon ?
1/hail
2/snow
3/frozing rain
2/Randkluff is a landform created by---1/sand
2/wind
3/river
4/glacier
3/correct match regarding the formation of following phenomenon in its course-1/Sleet-- warm to cold downward movement
2/Hail---cold to warm downward movement.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
4/The often weather variety and turmoil seen in temperate region is due to----1/Cyclone
2/Westerly that carry moisture bearing wind.
3/Trade wind.
1/all
2/13
3/3
4/12
5/Water can absorb heat slowly because--1/It is lotic in nature
2/It is opaque in nature
1/1
2/2
3/more
4/none
ANSWERS----
1/3,2/4,3/1,4/4,5/4
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1/consider the following statements regarding RAS protein.
1/Its extra growth can cause canser.
2/Diminishing growth of this can prolong age.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following is /are not the role of T cell ?
1/Scanning of virus.
2/Killing of bacterially infected cells.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/What is the role of Chimeric antigen receptor ?

1/It can prevent diseases like cancer.
2/It is an artificially made T cell
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Omega fati acid is used to increase the capacity of -1/Cerebrum
2/Cerebellum
3/Hypothalamus
5/Alcohol generally affect which part of the brain ?
1/cerebrum
2/cerebellum
3/Medulla
ANSWERS----
1/3,2/both are works. 3/3,4/1,5/2
1. Ras proteins are small GTPases that control cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.
Its extra growth can cause cancer & diminishing growth can prolong age .Ans 3
2.-3 ( TCR + NK )
3 -3 ( artificially engineered receptors to cure cancer using adoptive cell transfer technique )
4.-1
5-2 ( balance & maintaining posture )
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1/Consider the following statements regarding kudavolai system.
1/Uttaramerur inscroption mention about this election system of chola.
2/This method was used to choose urban representatives under chola kingdom.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Correct
1/Ardhamandapa--The mnadapa which is built between garbhagriha and exterior hall.
2/Mahamandapa----biggest mandapa.
3/Nandimandapa--mandapa that bears bull statue.
1/12
2/23
3/31
4/all
3/Consider the following statements regarding Bali pith
1/It represents the place of sacrifice in Hindu temple.
2/It dictates ten dikpala and seven sapthamartis.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/nkne
4/SAGADAKOTTIGAL is a term used to indicate--1/musician groups in chola empire.
2/Buddhist writer in chola empire
3/Unit of village administration in chalukya empire.
5/The statue of Nataraja was sculpted during the reign of---
1/chola
2/chalukya
3/Pandya
4/Hoysala
ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/4,3/2,4/1,5/1
Objective challenge 50 (economic survey, volume 2, chapter 2)
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1/Which of the following is not a part of Non-Debt receipt ?
1/Tax revenue
2/Non debt capital receipts.
1/both are parts.
2/1
3/2
4/none
2/Which of the following is not a part of non tax revenue ?
1/Interest and dividend receipts
2/Receipts from central services
1/both are non tax revenue
2/1
3/2
4/none
3/which of the following is a part of non-debt capital receipts ?
1/Disinvestment.
2/Recovery of government loan.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
4/which of the following is not a part of non plan expenditure ?
1/Subsidy
2/Defense service
3/Interest payment
4/Pension
1/All come under non plan expenditure
2/14
3/2
4/24
5/An integrated Good and service tax is applicable to----1/Alchohol
2/Tobacco products
3/Imported goods and services
4/Goods under inter state trade
1/34
2/4
3/all
4/2
6/Which of the following will not come under GST ?
1/Tobacco products.
2/Alchohol
1/1
2/2
3/apply for both
4/none
7/Which of the following is a benefit of GST ?
1/ Decreasing cascading effect

2/Simplifying tax regime subsuming large number of central and state tax into one unit.
3/Lessening tax burden
1/all
2/1
3/23
4/13
8/GST is a major reform mainly in--1/Direct tax regime
2/Indirect tax regime
1/2
2/1
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS----1-1(both are non debt creating),2-1,3-1,4-1(all come under non plan expenditure), 5- gst is applicable to tobacco products,trade in interstate goods & services,imported goods &
services would be treated in IGST but gst is nt applicable to alcohol),6-2,7-1,8-1
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1/The state cant make any special law regarding admission to educational institutions in case of--1/private educational institutions
2/Unaided private educational institutions
3/Minority educational institutions
1/3
2/21
3/23
4/all
2/The term *creamy layer* indicates------1/Advanced section of society.
2/Those who hold government post.
3/Advanced section of OBC group.
1/21
2/32
3/3
4/all
3/Correct.
1/Reservation in case of promotion in government services is not valid at present time in India.
2/Mandal commission was established under article 340.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/The preamble states that----1/Indian people derives their authority from constitution.
2/Constitution derives its authority from people.
5/Before the inclusion of the word *socialist* this notion was implicitly expressed in indian constitution in---1/DPSP
2/FR
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS----1/1,2/3,3/2,4/2,5/1
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1/Santarakshita and Dipankara were invited to Tibet to preach buddhism from--1/Pala kingdom
2/Pratihara kingdom
3/Kushana kingdom
2/ The title Adivaraha was taken by famous legendary ruler---1/Bhoja
2/Prithviraj
3/Senguttuvan
3/Correct
1/Hathikumbha inscription----kalinga(kharavela)
2/Kathiwar inscription---raja bhoja
1/1
2/2
3/none
4/both
4/Al -juzr is ---1/A term used by the muslims in arab countries to indicate indian muslims.
2/A term used by Al masudi to indicate pratihara empire.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Rajashekhar was a sanskrit poet and dramatist who lived --1/At the court of pratihara.
2/At the court of pala
ANSWERS----
1/2,2/1,3/4,4/2,5/1
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1/Protection under Fundamental Rights are not available in case of its violation by private individuals.
Under this guidance choose the correct situation where you can directly go to supreme court .
1/You can go supreme court against your neighbor because his dog always defecate in front of your home.
2/When your wages of MNREGA has been blocked by authority.
3/Your brother-in-law harass your sister for dowry.
1/all correct
2/none
3/2
4/2
2/Which of the following word is not mentioned in article 14 ?
1/Equality before law
2/Citizens
1/both are mentioned
2/none
3/1
4/2
3/correct.
1/Article 14 prohibits any kind of classification of persons.
2/Article 14 prohibits any kind of class legislation.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Correct.
1/Discrimination on any ground is prohibited under article 15.
2/Constitution is the source of individual rights in India which is derived from the law of Dicey.
1/1
2/2
3/both
5/A christian foreign comes to your village. He wants to visit the prominent Hindu temple of your area. Then--1/You can prevent him under article 15 which is exclusive to indian citizens.
2/You cant prevent him under article 15.
ANSWERS----1/2,2/4,3/2,4/both wrong. 5/2
Objective challenge 43(chapters 9,10. Volume 1)

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1/Greater financial autonomy has been provided by Fourteenth Finance Commission (ffc) to states. Which of the following will prove it ?
1/Increasing share of states in tax devolution.
2/Increasing plan transfer.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following is not an impact of recommendation of FFC ?
1/Increasing progressive tax.
2/Increasing plan transfer.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/which of the following does not come under divisible pool to be distributed between centre and states ?
1/Surcharge
3/Cess
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Gap filling grant indicates ----1/Grants recommended by FC for states.
2/Grant meeting the difference between non plan revenue account of state and projected revenue including the share of state in central taxes.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Which of the following is not a criteria for states to be eligible for special status under central assistance and tax break ?
1/Physiology of the state including its strategic location.
2/Economic,infrastructural backwardness and population density.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/Which of the following is an implicit carbon tax ?
1/Excise duty on diesel
2/Excise duty on petrol
1/1
2/2
3/both implicit carbon tax
4/none
7/India has moved from carbon subsidy regime to carbon taxation regime. Which of the following Is not an impact of it ?
1/Revenue redistribution impact
3/Climate impact
2/macro economic impact
1/1
2/23
3/13
4/all impacts
ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/2,3/3,4/3,5/both are criteria ,6/3,7/4
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1/Correct.
1/The inactive form of virion is called virus.
2/Viriod is naked virus without protein code.
3/Virion is pathogenic.
1/12
2/23
3/31
4/all
2/Virus is called connecting link between living and non living because-1/It is non living as it can exist in in aerobic condition.
2/It is living because it can grow within living organism.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Consider the following statements regarding recombinant DNA.
1/It is produced artificially using molecular cloning.
2/Here, DNA is produced by combination of two or more gene sequences.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Correct
1/DNA s are always double standard.
2/RNAs are generally single standard.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/The correct structure of nuclic acid is---1/Base*sugar*phosphoric acid.
2/Base*sugar*nucleic acid
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/3,3/3,4/2,5/1
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1/In a mountain with east west alignment people generally live in southern slope because--1/Northern slope falls underlie seismic wave.
2/Northern slope fall under extreme snowfall.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/If you cut a hailstone or observe closely you will find many layered slices. It indicate ---1/The repeated movement of raindrops through up drift in the course of forming hail.
2/The repeated accumulation of ice caused by raindrop during thunderstorm.
1/1
2/2
3/both true
4/none
3/You live in a hilly area. Now you have observed some phenomenon in your local climate. You have noticed that on monday rainfall is created by due to
replacement of warm air by cold air and on Tuesdays rainfall occurs due to the knocking down of air by your nearby hill. You can term these rainfall as--1/monday---conductional rainfall
2/Tuesday--relief rain.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Rain shadow area is seen in leeward side of mountain because-1/ Rain loses its intensity here due to sloping surface.
2/Rain loses water vapour here.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/You live in a village nearby brahmaputra. Your father goes for fishing at night and returns at day time. Which of the following phenomenon help your father in
moving ?
1/Land breeze and see breeze
2/Trade wind
3/Local wind
ANSWERS----1/4,2/1,3/2,4/2,5/1
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1/Consider the following statements regarding Therukoothu.
1/It was the most popular dance in sangam period.
2/It uses no dialogue but songs.
3/It takes stories from ramayana, tamil poems etc.
1/12
2/31
3/all true
2/Correct match
1/Aham--love
2/Puram--valour.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/The term "Ruhma" indicates---1/A coin
2/Pala kingdom as called by arab merchant sulaiman
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Correct
1/Tibetan chronicles mention pala rulers as great patron of buddhism.
2/On the request of the shailendra dynasty, buddhist monastery was set up in Nalanda by pala king.
1/2
2/1
3/both
4/none
5/EMPORIUM is a word
1/Used by ptolemy to indicate six major ports in tamil kingdom.
2/It is mentioned by megasthanes to indicate silk trade.
ANSWERS----1/3,2/3,3/2,4/3,5/1
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1/If there had been no himalaya then ----1/Whole monsoon air would have been crossed into central asia.
2/Whole cool air of central asia would have crossed into india.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Westerly jet stream is related with which of the following crop ?

1/Wheat
2/Rice
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/The direction of jet stream is --1/west to east
2/east to west
3/North to south
4/South to north
4/Correct match
1/Insolation---All part of solar energy coming into earth.
2/Precipitation ----Falling down of unsaturated water vapour.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Correct match.
1/Replacement of warm air by cool air---conduction.
2/Warming of upper layer of air by the lower layer----Convection.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/Water cant retain heat for long because of its--1/Lotic nature
2/Transparent nature
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS----1/3,2/2,3/1,4/4,5/4,6/1
Objective challenge 42 (Economy survey. Chapter 7,volume 1)

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1/Which of the following is not a character of skill india ?
1/Its main emphasis is on traditional skill.
2/Its main aim is to prepare the youth with skill within national level only.
1/1
2/2
3/both are characters
4/none character
2/The lowest productivity is seen indian economy in--1/Manufacturing sector
2/Unregistered manufacturing sector.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Consider the following statements regarding unconditional convergence .
1/It acts as a boost to push related sectors of economy throughout the already developed one.
2/It measures the GDP growth of a country.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Which of the following will not come under Skilling India programme ?
1/Gem industry
2/Tourism
3/Real estate
4/Textile
1/all come
2/14
3/2
4/13
5/ Rural india skill is a hallmark given under--1/Make in India
2/Skill india
ANSWERS----1/4,2/2,3/1,4/1,5/2
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1/ There are two political groups. Group A is SUDHARAK and group B is EXTREMIST. Agenda of them are given below. Consider the correct statement.
Party A
======
1/Creating a passionate kind of sacrificial spirit in the mind.
2/Demand of colonial self government.
Party B
=======
1/Complete breach of foreign reign.
2/An indomitable sprit for sacrifice.
1/All are true for both party.
2/Both wrong for A and both right for B.
3/1 right for A and 2 right for B
4/2 right for A and both right for B
2/Which of the following was not a purpose of Bengal partition ?
1/Disruption of Bengali nationalism
2/Disruption of the centre of congress.
1/both were purposes
2/2
3/1
4/none
3/Which of the following cant be considered as development of Swadeshi movement ?
1/Amar sonar bangla poem.
2/Thakumar juli tales
3/Victorian art
4/Rejuvenation of ancient indian art and history.
5/Bengal chemical factory.
1/4
2/3
3/34
4/315
4/Which of the following was not a method of mass mobilisation for swadeshi movement ?
1/Public meeting and procession.
2/Corps or samiti
3/Picketing
4/Prabhat pherry
1/34
2/13
3/12
4/all
5/Consider the following statements regarding Swadeshi Bandhav samiti---1/It was a voluntary organisation during Swadeshi movement.
2/It protested against foreign goods and supported use of swadeshi goods.
1/both true
2/1 true
3/2 true
4/none true
6/Correct
1/Bakarganj Hitaishini sabha---G.k.gokhle
2/Swadeshi bandhav samiti----Ashini kumar roy
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
1/4,2/1,3/2,4/1,5/1,6/4
ANSWERS---
Objective challenge 39(economic survey,chapter one)

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1/The term JAM number indicate-----1/jan dhan yojna-Aadhar-mobile number.
2/Janani suraksha yojana--aadhar---MNREGA
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following is not a benefit of JAM number ?
1/Effectiveness of anti poverty scheme
2/Corruption and leakage reduction.
1/1
2/2
3/both are benefits
4/none
3/Which of the following might be a kind of cross subsidy ?
1/Freight subsidy
2/Fertiliser subsidy to farmers
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Shanta kumar committee is not related with--1/procurement of food grain.
2/storage of food grain
3/Distribution of food grain.
1/all related
2/23
3/12
4/13
5/Consider the following terms regarding Rational Investor Rating Index.
1/The higher the rate the higher will be investment in india.
2/It shows macroeconomic stability.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---1/1,2/3,3/1,4/1,5/3;
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1/Suppose Kejriwal sits on fast unto death against modis frequent foreign visit. His body will get energy-1/Until glycogen exist in his body
2/Until blood circulate nutrients
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
2/If a colorblind girl marries a colorblind man then which of the following possibility might be true ?
1/A girl child with colour blind disease.
2/A girl child as carrier of disease.
3/ A boy child with colour blindness
4/A boy child without this disease.
1/12
2/34
3/all true
4/41
3/Which of the following is essentially false regarding sex linked characteristic and disease ?
1/X(c)Y
2/X(c) Y(c)
3/XY(c)
4/X(c)X(c)
4/Food is preserved in animal cell in the form of ---1/Starch
2/Glycogen
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/If two genes occupy a chromosome with very less distance then the least probable phenomena is--1/Linkage
2/Crossover
3/Genetic diversity
1/23
2/all
3/3.
4/2
ANSWERS----1-2, 2- All the offsprings would be colour blind for sure & there would be no carrier .
Xh Xh. Xh Y = XhXh / Xh Y / XhXh / XhY
3 -2 , 4-2 , 5-1
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1/The miniature painting mainly came into India---1/After the spread of muslims.
2/After the spread of mughals.
2/which of the following jain cave bears noticeable painting on ajanta style ?
1/Sitannavasal
2/Rajarajeswara
3/Correct match
1/Bamiyan buddha--Afghanistan.
2/Didarganj yakshi--Bihar.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/ Which of the following is not a character of Bodhisattva as found in Ajanta ?
1/Despite youthfulness and sensuousness a feeling of sorrow.
2/Consolation as well as suffering
1/1
2/2
3/both are characters
4/none
5/Choose the correct statements regarding Sultanganj buddha.
1/It is the complete metal sculpture found in bihar.
2/It was made from copper.
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/none
ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/3,4/3,5/1
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1/The dispute of which of the following services will not come under the jurisdiction of Administrative Tribunals ?
1/Centre
2/State
3/Local body
4/Public corporation and public authority.
1/all come.
2/4
3/34
4/2
2/Which of the following service will come under jurisdiction of administrative tribunal ?
1/Defense force
2/Supreme court
3/Secretariat staff of parliament
1/3
2/13
3/all come
4/none come
3/The members of administrative tribunals belong to --1/Judicial set up
2/Administrative set up
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Correct
1/The members of the CAT (central administrative tribunal) are appointed by government after the recommendation of president.
2/CAT has not to follow the rule of civil court and natural justice in functioning its work.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Correct
1/An appeal against the order of CAT can be made directly to Supreme Court.
2/The members of joint administrative tribunals are appointment by governor .
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/The members of state administrative tribunal are appointed by---1/President
2/governor
3/prime minister
4/Chief minister
7/Correct
1/Article 323A is exclusively related with parliament in case of CAT.
2/Article 323B Is exclusive to state in case of SAT.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
8/Correct
1/Article 323B establishes state tribunal for resolving cases regarding state services.
2/No hierarchy in administrative set up is seen in article 323 B.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
1/1,2/4,3/3,4/4,5/4,6/1,7/1,8/4
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1/Correct.
1/ITCZ indicate the monsoon trough where two different air masses meet.
2/Monsoon trough is the meeting ground of two different air masses in equator.
3/Monsoon front indicate the meeting place of south west and north east trade wind.
1/all
2/23
3/3
4/2
2/Which of the following condition will be a sign of positive monsoon in india ?
1/Melting of ice in Tibet.
2/Shifting of ITCZ to south
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/The position of monsoon trough in summer season is in--1/Gangetic plain
2/Peninsular plateau
3/Meghalayan plateu
4/ In the absence of Tibetan plateau which of the following phenomenon would not have happened ?
1/No bifurcation of jet stream.

2/No monsoon.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Which of the following condition is/are beneficial to the arrival of Eastetly jet in india ?
1/Retention of snow in Tibetan
2/Position of westerly jet in southern himalaya.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
1/3,2/1,3/1,4/3,5/1
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1/The term frescos is generally indicated to the---1/ Paintings of Ajanta.
2/Paintings of Ellora.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/The meditation form visible in gomoteswar bahubali is ---1/Kayotsarga
2/Bhumisparsha
3/Consider the following statements regarding the painting of Bodhisattva in Ajanta.
1/He stands on tribhanga page.
2/Crowned jewel on head and white lotus on right hand is visible here.
3/Gentle sorrow and compassionate eyes are characters of it.
4/Minstrels are seen surrounding him.
correct
1/123
2/234
3/all
4/431
4/The distinction between Orissa temple and khajuraho temple is that--1/The former is intricately designed in interior and exterior in comparison to latter.
2/Orissa temple bears lavish exterior design absent in khajuraho temple
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/The distinction between ashokan lion and greek lion is that--1/Former is projected with extreme muscularity in comparison to latter.
2/The former is gentle while the latter is ferocious.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/The distinction between gandhar school and mathura school is that---
1/Former is intricately designed in comparison to latter.

2/Latter is much more spiritualistic than the former
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/3,4/4,5/2,6/4
( ECONOMIC SURVEY, CHAPTER SIX, VOLUME ONE)
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1/ correct
1/ Public investment in railway is exclusive to central government.
2/Public investment in roadway is exclusive to state government.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Consider the following statements regarding Backward linkage.
1/It indicates mainly input chain in a productive economy.
2/It examine the economic backwardness of a country.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Consider the following statements regarding forward lingage.
1/It indicate the output chain in a company.
2/It examine the development perspectives of an economy.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/The idea of backward linkage and forward linkage is given by---1/Hirchman
2/Amartya sen
3/Mohammad yunnis
4/Keynse
5/Railway has greater contribution to --1/Backward linkage
2/Forward linkage
1/1
2/3
3/both
4/none
6/which of the following is more sensitive to price--1/Freight traffic
2/Passenger traffic
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
7/In which of the following field, railway needs reformation ?
1/Structure of railway
2/Rationalising tariff policy
3/Overhaul of railway technology

4/Commercial practice of railway
1/123
2/43
3/all
4/421
ANSWERS---1/1,2/1,3/1,4/1,5/3,6/1,7/3
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1/Consider the following statements regarding *Dam*
1/It was used for irrigation during sultanate period.
2/It was silver coins used by allaudin khilji.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/consider the following statements regarding the tomb of sasaram.
1/It is a noticeable specimen of afghan architecture.
2/It is situated amidst excavated lake.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Correct
1/Tolkappiyam is the earliest tamil literature exclusively informing on grammar.
2/Age of Sangam literature was battered by social and caste discrimination.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Which of the following dynasty does not belong to sangam age ?
1/Chola
2/chera
3/Pandya
4/Chalukya.
5/Consider the following statements regarding Pattini.
1/She is regarded as goddess of smallpox.
2/Senguttuvan introduced this pattini cult.
3/Buddhist and hindu both worship pattini.
4/Kannagi is believed as reincarnation of pattini.
Correct
1/12
2/234
3/all
4/431
ANSWERS----1/4,2/3,3/2,4/4,5/3
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1/The difference between bond and debenture is that---1/bonds are short term while debentures are long term fixed interest securities.
2/Normally bonds are issued by government and semi government institutions while debentures are issued by public and private farms.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Correct match.
1/Dow jones---Newwork
NLKKEI---Tokyo
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Find out the odd one.
1/CRISIL
2/ICRA
3/CARE
4/ONICRA
1/1
2/23
3/34
4/none is odd
4/The term "buyback share" indicates---1/When company buy its own shares to prevent loss.
2/When company buy its own share to minimise future unpredictability.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/CORRECT
1/Depositories are paperless trading of share based on modern facilities.
2/Global depository receipts are means to raise money from foreign capital market.
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/none
ANSWERS----
1/2,2/3,3/4,4/4,5/1
Objective Challenge 31
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1/Peeping into which of the following might essentially led to the discovery of drain theory ?
1/Nature and purpose of British rule.
2/Administrative exploitation of british.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/ Which of the following did not come under the economic critique regarding British Policy ?
1/ Foreign capital
2/Railway
3/British taxation
4/Free trade
1/all came under attack
2/2
3/4
4/24
3/Which of the following did not anyway push the british to take communal politics ?
1/Quantitative minority of Muslims
2/Backward social and educational status of Muslims.
1/both pushed
2/1
3/2
4/none
4/The drain theory derogated the moral value of british in front of Indians. It is because---1/The simple nature of the theory made people easily comprehensible about hegemonic character of british.
2/It exposed the exploitative economic policy of british leading to poverty of india.
1/1
2/2
3/both true
4/none
4/Which of the following did not anyway contribute to the growth of communal ideology in India ?
1/Concept of Ram Rajya.
2/Use of hindu mythological festival
1/1
2/2
3/both contributed
4/none
5/Muslim league was a communal body right from its birth . Which of the following will strengthen this ?
1/It observed complete loyalty to british.
2/its aim was to cooperate british government.
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/none
ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/1,4/3,5/3,6/1
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1/Which of the following is not a work of Geen Tribunal in India ?
1/Resolving environment dispute.
2/Giving compensation to persons where harm is caused by related environment law.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following is not prohibited under Ozone depleting substance rules ?
1/CFC
2/Halon
1/1
2/2
3/both prohibited
4/None
3/Which of the following is not a feature of green economy ?
1/Intense energy driven economy.
2/Keen interest on intense fishing, industry etc.
3/Use of CFL
4/Use of E-commerce.
1/12
2/34
3/14
4/24
4/Global environment facility is--1/A global treaty for preservation of nature.
2/A global mechanism for carbon trading.
1/1
2/2
3/both are works
4/none
5/Limnology is the study of--1/Lemon cultivation.
2/Fresh water body
ANSWERS----1/both are works. 2/3,3/1,4/4,5/2
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Q/which of the following does not secret digestive juice ?
1/Salivary gland.
2/Liver
3/Pancreas
2/which of the following is not a part of digestive system ?
1/Alimentary canel (buccal cavity, oseophagus, stomach, small intestine, rectum,anus)
3/Correct
Digestion--breakdown of complex components of food into simpler substances.

Ingestion---Process of taking food into the body.
Absorption ----passing of digested food into blood vessels.
Assimilation---Transportation of digested food into different parts of body for up taking.
Egestion--------removal of faecal matter from body.
4/correct
1/Saliva breaks down starch into sugars.
2/It helps in swallowing food.
5/Tooth decay means---1/ Decadence of tooth caused by acid.
2/Decadence of tooth caused by normal bacteria presented in our mouth.
6/Consider the following statements regarding stomach.
1/Its shape is like vertical U.
2/IT Is the widest part of alimentary canal.
3/It opens into great intestine.
7/Which of the following is not secreted by stomach ?
1/Mucous
2/Hydrochloric acid
3/Digestive juice.
8/correct
Mucous-- protect from acid and toxin.
Hydrochloric acid---kill bacteria in food.
Digestive juice--- breakdown of protein.
9/correct.
Liver--upper part of the abodemen on right side.
Pancreas-- below the stomach.
10/Coreect
1/Small intestine receives secretions from liver and pancreas only.
2/It receives juices from its own wall only.
11/Correct
1/Liver secret bile juice.
2/Bile juice is stored in gall bladder.
3/bile juice digest fat.
12/On which of the following elements pancreatic juice does not act ?
1/Carbohydrate
2/Protein
3/fat.
13/Carbohydrates into glucose, fats into fatty acids and glycerol, protein into amino acid. This process is called---1/completion of digestion.(lower part of intestine)
2/Absorption.
14/Absorption and digestion is completed in --1/small intestine
2/liver
3/stomach
4/large intestine
15/correct
A/Villis are finger like structure found in inner wall of small intestine.
B/ They help in digestion of food increasing surface area of small intestine.
16/Absorbing of water and salt from undigested food is done in --1/Small intestine
2/large intestine
17/Correct
A/ Rumen is a part of stomach between oesophagus and small intestine in vegetarian animals.
B/Digested food is stored here.

C/ A particular bacteria presented here helps in digesting cellulose of food here.
18/ Which of the following is not a cause of diarrhoea ?
1/indigestion
2/Food poisoning
3/infection
19/ Which of the following is not related with diarrhoea ?
1/Excessive loss of water
2/Excessive loss of salt
3/ORS( oral rehydration solution)
ANSWERS----1/all secret, 2/it whole is digestory system. 3/all true.4/both true.5/1 true. 6/flat u. Opens into small intestine.
7/all secret. 8/all true. 9/both true. 10/1 11/all true. 12/it acts on all
13/1, 14/1;15/both true.16/2, 17/only a. 18/all causes. 19/all related
Objective challenge 28( environment chapter, year book)

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1/Which of the following is not a part of World heritage convention ?
1/World heritage site
2/Natural heritage site
3/Cultural heritage site
1/all included
2/1
3/3
2/Which of the following is not a habitat of mangrove ?
1/Estuary and creek
2/Inter tidal zone
3/Backwater and lagoon
4/Marsh and mudflat
1/all are habitats of mangrove.
2/24
3/41
3/Correct
1/Biosphere reserves are recognised within man and biosphere programme of UNESCO.
2/Biosphere reserves are generally recognised as world network of biosphere reserve by UNESCO
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/Which of the following does not require environmental clearance ?
1/Biomass based power plant
2/municipal solid waste
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
5/Correct match
Project elephant--1991/92
project tiger--1972
National environment policy---2006
1/13
2/23
3/12
4/all
ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/1( not generally in particular characters),4/1( only non hazardous municipal waste),5/4
Objective challenge 27 (Economic survey chapter 5)

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1/Which of the following policy measure might create financial repression to banks depleting her financial resources ?
1/SLR
2/Priority sector lending
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following contributes most to the gross capital formation in India ?
1/Household savings
2/Investment
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Which of the following does not come under SLR ?
1/cash
2/Government bond
3/Gold
1/all come
2/1
3/3
4/13
4/The priority sector lending clause is not applicable to---1/ Domestic commercial banks.
2/Public banks
3/Private banks
1/applicable to all
2/3
3/1
4/31
5/Which of the following does not come under priority sector lending ?
1/Agriculture
2/Micro and small enterprise
3/Education and housing
4/Export credit
1/4
2/3
3/34
4/All comes under PSL
6/The most important sector among all the PSL is-1/Agriculture
2/Education
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---1/3,2/1,3/1,4/1,5/4,6/1
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1/Which of the following is essentially a low risk bond ?
1/Sovereign bond
2/Corporate bond
3/Convertible bond
4/Deep discount bond
2/In which of the following share investment will be highly safe ?
1/blue chib share
2/Sweat share
3/Bonus share
4/Preference share.
3/If i hold a bond i will be recognised as---1/Lender
2/Borrower
4/Over the counter exchange of india has been established on the model of--1/NASDAQ
2/Dow jones
3/Bovespa
4/Bombay stock exchange
5/If you want to invest in corporate bond then the essential thing you have to mind is-1/Credit rating
2/Company
3/Market condition
4/Stock market
1/1,2/1,3/1,4/1,5/1
Objective challenged 25
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1/Consider the following statements regarding avadanas.
1/They are maurya inscription recording the contribution of King towards society.
2/They are record books of hinayana buddhism.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Correct match
1/Aihole inscription---Rudradaman
2/Mandagappatu inscription---Mahendravarman 1
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Consider the following statements regarding the term *ghatika*
1/It was a buddhist learning hub in kanchi.
2/It was a musical book written by Senguttuvan.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/ in which of the reign of following ruler, hiuen tsang visited india--1/Narasimhavarman 1
2/Pulakeshin 2
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Krishna was a prominent deity during -1/Pre gupta period.
2/Post gupta period
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/The distinction between chalukya and chola administration is/are---1/Former was highly centralised while the latter not.
2/Former enjoyed great maritime power in comparison to the latter.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
7/Correct match
1/Kudumianmalai musical inscription----Mahendravarman 1
2/Painting depicting reception of persian embassy by pulakeshin 2--Ajanta.
1/both
2/2
3/1
4/none
ANSWERS----1/3,2/2,3/1,4/3,5/2,6/3,7/1
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1/Which of the following is not a microorganism ?
1/Bacteria
2/Fungi
3/Protozoa
4/algae and virus
1/all microorganism.
2/2
3/3
4/4
2/Which of the following microbe can be both single celled or multicellular ?
1/Algae
2/Fungus
3/Bacteria
4/protozoa
3/which of the following is synthetic fibre ?
1/Rayon
2/Nylon
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/Coal is called fossil fuel because-1/It bears carbon.
2/It is formed from dead organic materials.
1/both
2/2
3/1
4/none
5/Which of the following is the property of an ideal fuel ?

1/Readily available
2/Cheap
3/Easily burnt with large amount of heat.
4/does not leave any undesirable substances.
1/all
2/34
3/12
4/14
6/Which of the following is /are not endemic ?
1/Sal;wild mango---Pachmarhi biosphere reserve.
2/Bison, indian giant and flying squirrel----pachmarhi biosphere reserve.
1/both endemic
2/1
3/2
7/Which of the following is not a benefit of microorganism ?
1/Enhancing soil fertility.
2/Breakdown of organic waste
3/Production of alchohol
1/all are benefits.
2/3
3/23
8/Correct.
1/Antibiotics are more or less sourced from microbes.
2/Microbes are antibiotics.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
9/Which of the following is not a source of chloroflurocarbons.
1/Aerosol spray
2/Refrigerator
3/Air conditioner
1/all are sources
2/2
3/1
10/correct statement regarding Greenhouse effect.
1/It is the phenomenon where short wave radiations are trapped.
2/It makes our earth warm making suitable to live in.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/1,3/1,4/2,5/all ideal property, 6/1,7/1,8/1,9/1,10/2
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1/The fifth and sixth schedule both covers tribal areas but sixth schedule covers tribal areas of some states exclusively because---1/They are different from other tribes in race and religion.
2/They are different in comparison to others in terms of cultural assimilation.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/ Which of the following does not come under sixth schedule ?
1/Assam
2/Meghalaya
3/Tripura
4/Manipur
3/Correct.
1/The president can declare, alter any area or boundary respectively as a scheduled area.
2/Governor can declare only state law as inapplicable in scheduled areas.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Correct match
1/Fifth schedule---Tribes advisory council.
2/sixth schedule----Autonomous district council.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Any amendments to scheduled area act by the governor--1/Needs assent of president.
2/does not need assent of president
ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/4,3/1,4/3,5/1
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1/No doubt the Indian Council Act, 1861 established the foundation of representative government in India. But still provincial council was merely a powerless body
because----1/Nominated unofficial members were always in majority.
2/The final say was always rested with governor general.
3/There was no power to discuss anything except legislative matters.
1/13
2/23
3/12
4/all true
2/The Indian council act ,1892 was an improvement in comparison to Council act ;1861 in the sense that--1/ It openly included the term "election"
2/It gave rights to members to ask questions regarding executive and financial matters.
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/none
3/The first call of swaraj to be governed by the people of India was/were were given by--1/Dadabhai Nauroji
2/G.k Gokhale
3/Tilak
1/all
2/none
3/1
4/3
4/"The safety valve was transformed into a major channel for nationalist propaganda"----Which of the following will strengthen this argument ?
1/Sharp criticism of government policies by congress.
2/Arduous and forceful debate on government policies on the platform of legislature by congress legislators.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/The first walk-out in the history of Indian legislature was related with--1/Vernacular press act.
2/Police act ,1861
3/Public safety bill
4/Bill related with marriage and festivals.
ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/3,3/2,4/3,5/4
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1/The anomaly in monsoon rain in India after the setting of monsoon is related with----1/Movement of monsoon trough
2/Movement of low pressure.
3/Influence of local wind
1/1
2/2
3/all
4/13
2/Which of the following is not a benefit of dust storm in India ?
1/It lowers the monotonous temperature.
2/It might create light rain.
3/It might invite cool air
1/12
2/31
3/23
4/all
3/The absence of which of the following will essentially decrease the intensity of monsoon in india ?
1/Indian ocean.
2/African hills
3/Western ghat
1/all
2/1
3/2
4/3
4/Which of the following does not anyway contribute to the amount and intensity of monsoon rain in india ?
1/Monsoon trough
2/Tropical depression
1/both contribute
2/None
3/1
4/2
5/Correct match.
1/Monsoon burst---continuity.
Monsoon trough--Vacilation
Monsoon break---discontinuity
1/all
2/2
3/13
4/23
6/Which of the following is not anyway related with cyclonic disturbances in india in winter season ?
1/Mediterranean sea
2/West asia
1/1
2/2
3/both related
4/none related
ANSWERS----1/1,2/4,3/1,4/1,5/1,6/3
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1/A distinguish cold season is not visible in peninsular India because of---1/Moderate climate
2/hilly barrier.
3/Maritime influence
2/The distinction between ITCZ and MONSOON TROUGH is/are----1/First is based on pressure and second is based on wind pattern.
2/The first is perennial while the second is ephemeral.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/ Correct.
1/The enhancement in movement of arrival of monsoon is seen from north to south in india.
2/The arrival and progression of monsoon is a slow process in India.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/If there had been no existence of Mediterranean region, the mostly affected regions or crops in india would have been---1/Wheat
2/Jute
3/Punjab
4/Assam
1/all will be affected
2/13
3/42
4/14
5/Which of the following phenomenon in india is related with a particular sea situated in and around middle east ?
1/Mango shower
2/Mahawat
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS----1/3,2/2,3/4,4/2,5/2
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1/Consider the following statements regarding virakal.
1/It is called hero stone also.

2/It was traditionally raised in the honour of fighters who died for the sake of people.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Correct match
1/Didactive sangam text----morality.
2/Narrative sangam text-----heroic description
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Which of the following town is not mentioned in sangam literature ?
1/Puhar
2/Uraiyur
3/Kanchi
4/Korkai
1/all were mentioned
2/4
3/3
4/ Which of the following is not a megalithic character ?
1/Urn burial
2/pit burial
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/The word Tamizhakam indicates---1/Variety of sangam literature
2/Cultural assimilation between north and south india.
3/South indian tribe
ANSWERS----1/3,2/3,3/1,4/both megalithic character,5/2
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1/ A modest high pressure in eastern pacific ocean is an indication of------1/ Good monsoon in india.
2/Weak monsoon in india
2/If there is no shift of ITCZ to the north of the equator then ------1/South east monsoon will never be south west.
2/There will be anomaly in monsoon pattern.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/The monsoon burst is different from pre monsoon shower in the sense that -------1/The first is irregular monsoon while second is regular monsoon.
2/The first is sudden arrival of increasing rainfall for several days while the second is not.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
4/Correct
1/El Nino phenomenon around Peru coast in summer season leads to monsoon anomaly in india.
2/El nino might lead to drought like conditions in India
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
5/If there had been no mountains in north east then ---1/There would be no rainfall in Ganga plain.
2/There would be no rainfall in eastern ghat.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
ANSWERS----1/1,2/3,3/4,4/4,5/3
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1/Which of the following is a disadvantage of tillage farming ?
1/Soil erosion
2/degradation of ground water table
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Correct
1/Primary succession is faster in comparison to secondary succession.
2/Secondary succession is slower in comparison to primary succession.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Correct statement regarding Montreux record.
1/It bears record of wetlands that bear exclusive national importance .
2/keoladeu, loktak, chilka are included under this.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar Convention.
1/It is a global convention of UN for preserving wetland.
2/It is the only global environment treaty focusing on an exclusive ecosystem.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/*investing in our planet* is a slogan of----
1/Global environment facility

2/UNFCCC
3/Convention On Biodiversity
ANSWERS---1/1,2/4,3/4,4/2,5/1
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1/Which of the following is not a cause or purpose of appointing Simon Commission ?
1/Failure of Montague Chelmsford act.
2/Apprehensiveness about the coming of labour party in England.
3/Examining the growth of education and representative government in India.
4/Examining the applicability of second chamber of local legislature in India.
1/all were causes
2/23
3/34
4/41
2/ The difference between Nehru report and Government of India act,1935 is-----1/First supported separate electorate while the second not.
2/The first bears bill of rights while the second not.
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/none
3/Which of the following was not a cause to be formulation of Nehru Report ?
1/Challenge of Lord Birkenhead to prepare a draft of constitution to Indians overcoming disparity.
2/Intense nationalistic desire gained after simon commission report.
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/none
4/Which of the following was not a ground of objection to Nehru Report by muslims ?
1/Dominant centre
2/joint electorate
1/both were grounds
2/none
3/1
4/2
5/Nehru report was formulated by--1/J.L. Nehru
2/Motilal Nehru
ANSWERS----1-4,2-3,3-4,4-3,5-2
Objective challenge 16 (Environment, year book)

1/Which of the following is not a resistant quality of mangrove ?
1/Bearing of high salinity and tidal regime.
2/Bearing of strong wind velocity.
3/Bearing of high temperature.
4/Growth in muddy anaerobic soil.

1/all are resistant qualities
2/23
3/34
4/41
2/Correct match
1/Cartagana protocol--- biosafety
2/Nagoya protocol---- benefit sharing
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Biodiversity act in india was enacted in response to---1/Convention on biological diversity
2/Montreal protocol
3/Johansburg convention
4/Which of the following is established in response to global environment programme of UNESCO ?
1/Biosphere reserve
2/National park
3/Sanctuary
5/Which of the following state/UT has not evidenced mangrove forest ?
1/Gujrat
2/Bengal
3/andaman
4/Assam
ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/3,3/1,4/1,5/4
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1/Correct.
1/Indo greeks were the first to issue coins in india.
2/vikram samvat is an era that began after the victory of ujjain king over vikramaditya.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Consider the following statements regarding Chaste sanskrit.
1/It was first issued by Rudradamana.
2/It is the first ever long inscription in chaste sanskrit issued by Rudradamana.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Which of the following is essentially the central asian elements ?
1/Use of burnt bricks.
2/Use of red pottery.
3/Surkhi.
1/12
2/23
3/3
4/all
4/It is a place where Romans established trading regiments and built a temple of augustus during the reign of satavahana. It is----1/Muziris
2/Karimnagar
3/Sialkot
5/Which of the following products is/are not exported to Rome or west during ancient India ?
1/Pepper.
2/Ivory
3/Pearl
4/Cotton and silk
1/all were exported
2/3
3/14
4/12
6/Assertion:Many greeks trading words were derived from tamil.
Reason:The trade relationship between greek and roman made it possible.
1/both individually true
2/R explain A
7/Uraiyur during satavahana period was a famous
1/Cotton trade station
2/Silk trade station
3/Spice trade station
4/Pearl trade station
8/Consider the following statements regarding sangam age.
1/Acute class distinction was prevalent in this era.
2/It marked a great literary advance .
1/both true
2/none true
3/1
4/2
9/Match the correct terms
1/Enadi--title to captain of army.
2/Vellalas---rich peasant
3/Pariyars--agriculture labour
4/Kadasiyar--member of lower class
10/Consider the following arguments regarding Murugan.
1/He was the chief local god of tamils during sangam period.
2/He was also called Subramaniya.
Correct
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
11/Which of the following was a custom station during satavahana period ?
1/Uraiyur
2/Puhar
3/Kaveripattanam
ANSWERS---- 1/4,2/3,3/1,4/1,5/1,6/2,7/1,8/1,9/all matched,10/3
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1/Speaker does not come under anti defection rule because--1/This post is regarded as impartial .
2/This post is regarded as an honourable post with high quasi judicial quality.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
2/Correct
1/The speaker has full power to decide any disqualification matter regarding the member of house.
2/Presiding officer works as a tribunal under tenth schedule.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/ Assertion---Defection has no automatic effect.
Reason----Speaker cant disqualify a person as soon as he / she receives complaint.
1/both individually true
2/R explain A
4/The anti defection law signifies the constitutional recognition of---1/Political parties.
2/Speaker
3/Defection
5/If you are a nominated member then you can join party without attracting defection law within--1/six month
2/two month
3/six week
4/Two week
6/ Correct
1/Total number of ministers in central council of minister cant be more than 15% excluding prime minister.
2/A member of parliament disqualified under defection law cant be disqualified for the post of minister.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
7/which of the following is not a contentious ground of anti defection law ?
1/discrimination between individual and nominated member.
2/Ignore of individual conscience
1/both are contentious grounds
2/none
3/1
4/2
ANSWERS---- 1/3,2/2,3/2,4/1,5/1,6/2,7/1
--------------------------------------1/You have visited a museum. You have seen some paintings mostly with court and hunting scenes. If you are asked to tell the influence of another painting in this
particular painting then your answer will be---1/Mughal painting.
2/Mithila printing
3/Rajashthani painting
2/You have visited a musuem. You have seen frequent use of jagannath, subhadra, balaram in the paintings . You can say that it is--1/Patrachitra painting
2/Mathura pointing
3/Rajashthani painting
3/Consider the following statements regarding minakari craft.
1/Invented by iranian the mongols spread it into india.
2/Here a design is crafted on stone or marble giving various colors.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Correct.
1/Bengal school of painting gave importance on oil painting.
2/It merely went book to mythological past of india.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/The origin of marble painting is in
1/Rajasthan
2/UP
3/Orissa
4/Jsipur
ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/3,4/2,5/1
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1/Only a certain legal framework can work in utilising the shared benefit of genetic resources. Which of the following convention will strengthen this argument ?
1/Nagoya protocol
2/Cartagena protocol
2/Which of the following indicate the complex and rich level of biodiversity ?
1/Food web
2/Food chain
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Ecosystem is
1/Interaction among various elements of biotic components only
2/Interaction among various elements of abiotic components only.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
4/Assertion---Decomposition is essential for nature.
Reason---Without it new life will be stagnant.
1/R specifies A
2/Both are individually true
5/At each level of energy transfer in food chain, energy is ---1/Increased
2/Decreased
3/Stagnant
6/The transformation of a pond in summer season in comparison to winter season is an example of---1/Ecological succession
2/Ecological accession
3/Ecological balance
4/Ecological sustainability
7/Which of the following is primary consumer ?
1/Grass
2/rabit
3/Tiger
4/Peacock
8/Your farm is destined to export a living modified organism to canada. The handling, package and other safety measures are bound by-----1/Convention on biological diversity
2/Cartagena protocol
3/Montreal protocol
4/Nagoya protocol
9/Correct.
1/Agenda 21 prepares blueprints in the field of environment to be taken in global level only.
2/It is called agenda 21 because it consists of 21 measures to be taken by parties regarding environment.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
10/Which of the following is not a legally binding agreement of rio conference 1992?
1/Agenda 21
2/UNFCCC
ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/1,3/2,4/1,5/2,6/1,7/2,8/2,9/4,10/1
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1/The walliullah movement was a revivalist movement sometimes tinted with religious and political colour. Which of the following will make this statement
strengthen ?
1/It tried to integrate the rational elements of all the four sects of muslims.
2/Dar-Ul-harb was announced by the leader of the movement.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following is not a character of Aligarh Movement ?
1/It tried to improve the relationship between british and muslims.
2/It was initiated to regain the lost faith on muslims by british after 1857 revolt.
3/The movement disapproved some sufi traditions.
4/The movement was staunch supporter of western education.
1/all
2/123
3/234
4/431
3/Which of the following was not muslim revivalist movement ?
1/Wahabi movement
2/Deoband movement
3/Aligarh movement
4/The difference between Aligarh and Deoband movement is---1/The first was staunch supporter of english education while the second disapproved it.
2/The first didnt support congress much while the second welcomed the formation of congress.
1/1
2/2
3/all
4/none
5/Correct
1/Though revivalist wahabi movement gave importance on individual conscience on religious matter.
2/ Deoband movement totally gave importance on traditional muslim teachings.
1/1
2/2
3/all
4/none
6/One objective of deoband movement was---1/To oppose aligarh movement
2/To inspire muslims to get into british administration and services
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/all are characters.3/3,4/3;5/3;6/1,
Objective challenge 10 (science lesson, year book)

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1/Which of the following is related with manufacturing of solar photovoltaics as well as safety mechanism of railway ?
1/Central Electronics Limited.
2/Department of science and industrial research .
2/The following drugs are developed by CSIR. Choose the correct match---1/Risorine----Indigenous TB drug
2/BESEB---Memory enhancer(From brahmi)
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
3/Memory sure is a brand name given to the product---1/BESEB
2/Diastep
4/Correct
1/Caerulomycin A---Importance of tissue transplantation.
Diastep---Footwear for diabetic patient.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Consider the following statements regarding Propane Deasphalting----1/It will make any plant energy efficient.
2/It is a technology for producing high viscosity lube .
ANSWERS----home work for you
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1/Which of the following was not done by indian press in its course of freedom struggle ?
1/Propagation of nationalist ideology of congress .
2/Institutional role in opposing the government.
3/Conduction of political activities.
1/all were done
2/12
3/3
4/2
2/which of the following was not a cause considered by British in imposing stringent rule on Indian press ?
1/Upbringing of critical attitude by press towards British policy regarding plague and famine.
2/Development of extremist thinking within nationalist.
1/both were considered.
2/none
3/1
4/2
3/Which of the following was/were liberal governor general in terms of regulation of Indian press ?
1/Lord Ripon
2/William Bentinck
3/Macaulay
4/Charles Metcalfe
1/all were liberals
2/3
3/4
4/34
4/ Which of the following was not a character of gagging act ?
1/It was discriminatory on the basis of language.
2/No right of appeal to the court against magisterial order was given under the act.
1/Both were characters

2/none
3/1
4/2
5/Which of the following is not true regarding the indian press and newspapers during the course of freedom struggle ?
1/It played the role of political educator among common people.
2/journalist was professional as well as political worker.
1/both true
2/none
3/1
4/2
6/Which of the following was not a cause of bringing vernacular press act, 1878 ?
1/Critical approach towards British policy of famine victims.
2/Growing extremism.
3/Critical approach of press towards Lytton"s administration.
1/all were causes
2/2
3/3
4/23
7/The vernacular press act, 1878 was mainly addressed to--1/Amrit Bazar patrika
2/Indian mirror
3/keshari
4/Maharatta
8/Tilak was arrested by government in connection with Rand murder because---1/He supported the murder.
2/Publication of a poem in keshari called shivajis utterance.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
9/Tilak was arrested in connection with Rand murder. Though he was a nationalist he did not directly oppose the government in court. Instead he told that he had
no intention to preach disaffection against government. Which of the following will strengthen this argument ?
1/He wanted to avoid government repression carefully.
2/To gain confidence of people through new political activities.
1/both
2/2
3/1
4/none
10/The first indian journalist to go to jail is-1/Tilak
2/S.N. Banerjee
3/Gokhle
ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/1,4/1,5/3,6/statement 1 and 3 right. 7/1,8/4,9/1,10/2
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1/There is a decrease in rainfall in northern plains of India from----1/East to west
2/west to east
3/North to south
4/South to north
2/The term continentality indicates--1/Relief feature of a continent
2/Position of the continent from seashore.
3/Extreme weather conditions
1/all
2/23
3/1
4/2
3/What is the importance of relief in climate ?
1/It can make a place cool or hot by preventing cool or hot wind.
2/It can make a place drought prone or flood prone.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/If there had been no himalayas then----1/Central Asia would have been much cool.
2/Asia would have been much cool.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/The north easterly wind can hardly give rainfall because---1/It lacks moisture
2/It flows over land
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/Despite India falls under north easterly wind which caused less rainfall, india finds sufficient rainfall because--1/Westerly jet
2/Easterly jet
3/Monsoon wind
1/all
2/23
3/3
4/13
7/ Which of the following is related with Indian monsoon ?
1/Subsidence of air in madaskar.
2/Movement of easterly jet to the north of the himalayas.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
8/Mediterrenean region is related with which of the following climatic phenomenon of india ?
1/Western cyclonic disturbance
2/Tropical cyclonic disturbance
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
9/Correct match(indian context)
1/Easterly jet stream---winter
2/westerly jet stream---summer
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
10/Westerly jet streams disappears from india --1/In summer as sun moves north
2/In winter as sun moves south
ANSWERS----1/1,2/2,3/3,4/2/5/3,6/2,7/1,8/1,9/2,10/1
Objective challenge 7( science lesson, india year book)

------------------------------------------------1/ Consider the following statements regarding INSPIRE programme.
1/It is an innovative programme to inspire scientific study among students at an early age.
2/Its aim is to create pool of scientific talent in the country.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Correct
1/Web map service is the process of preparing map on internet .
2/National Data sharing and and access policy introduces data portal in india in the form of web map service.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/Which of the following is not part of National Action Plan For Climate Change ?
1/ National mission for sustaining himalayan ecosystem.
2/National mission for strategic knowledge on climate change.
1/both are part
2/none
3/1
4/2
4/Which of the following is not a work under Survey Of India ?
1/preparation of Digital cartographic data base of topogrphical map.
2/Preparation of tidal information on indian ocean.
3/Peeparing external boundary map of India.
1/all are works
2/3
3/none
4/23
5/ consider the following statements regarding reverse printing.
1/Here a black paper with yellow letters will come out as yellow paper with black letter.
2/NATMO uses this for preparing map
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---- 1/3,2/3,3/1,4/1,5/3
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1/Which of the following is not a kind of musical scale ?
1/Grama
2/Moorcchana
3/Thata
4/Mela
1/all musical scales
2/34
3/12
4/14
2/Which of the following musical note is not mentioned by Bharata ?
1/Antara
2/Gandhar
3/Kakoli nishada.
1/all are mentioned
2/23
3/1
4/3
3/Which of the following mainly deals with raga ?
1/Matanga---Brihadesi
2/Sangeet ratnakar---sarangadev
4/Correct match.
Tilana--carnatic music
Tarana----Hindusthani music.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/correct
1/Tevaram is a kind of shaivitte poetry.
2/It is said to be the foundation of musical culture in south.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/ Kritanani is a kind of --1/Devotional song
2/Devotional music
7/Which of the following bears the influence of bhakti movement and gita govinda ?
1/Khyal
2/Thumri
3/Ghazal
8/The influence of urdu and sufi poetry is seen in---1/Ghazal
2/khayal
3/Dhrupad.
9/Persian influence is seen in--1/Dhrupad
2/Khayal
3/Thumri
4/Ghazal
10/ Ragam tanam pallavi is related to---1/Hindusthani music
2/Carnatic music
11/The difference between bhajana and abhang is that---1/The first emphasises on inward merriment and devotion.
2/The second gives importance on outward merriment and devotion.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/1,4/3,5/3,6/1,7/2,8/1,9/4;10/2,11/1
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1/The difference between Derozios and Brahmo samaj is/are-----1/The first shows separation from root culture while the second not.
2/The first shows combination of west and east while the second shows only eastern influence.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/The social reform movements are classified as revivalist and reformist. The root reason of this classification is ----1/Acceptance of western ideas.
2/Acceptance of eastern ideas .
1/1
2/2
3/none
4/both
3/Which of the following is not a revivalist movement ?
1/Arya samaj
2/Deoband movement
3/Prarthana samaj
4/Ramkrishna mission
4/Which of the following is not an aspect of Brahmo Samaj ?
1/Monotheism as propunded in Upanishad.
2/Establishment of a new religion.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
5/Dharma sabha was established with a purpose to----1/Counter the ideas of brahmo samaj
2/To establish western education.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
6/Arrange the following persons chronologically in terms of their responsibility to Brahmo Samaj.
1/Devendranath Tagore
2/Keshab chandra sen
3/Rammohan Roy
1/123
2/231
3/321
4/312
7/No doubt Arya samaj is a revivalist movement but it is no way deviated from rationalism. Which of the following statement if true would weaken this statement ?
1/Arya samaj believed on purity of veda while disapproving other scriptures.
2/Arya samaj believed on destiny.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
8/Arya samaj and ramkrishna movement both were revivalist movement. But the difference seen between them is ----1/ The former disapproved image worship while the latter approved it.
2/The former was rational while the latter was not.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
9/A combination of east and west was the vision of---1/Derozios
2/Arya samaj
3/Prarthana samaj
4/Ramkrishna mission
10/The theosophical movement can be considered a Hindu revivalist movement in the sense that----1/It tries to rediscover the latent power of men and nature.
2/It emphasises on Indian philosophy.

3/It believes on universal brotherhood.
1/all
2/13
3/12
4/32
ANSWERS---1/1,2/4,3/3,4/2,5/3,6/4,7/2,8/1,9/4,10/3
Objective challenge --4

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1/Which of the following committee mentions about kind of providing financial autonomy to Panchayati raj ?
1/Ashok Mehta committee.
2/G.V. K Rau committee.
3/Mehta committee
4/Rangarajan committee.
2/Which of the following committee mentions about over bureaucratisation of panchayati raj ?
1/Ashok mehta committee.
2/G. V. K Rao committee.
3/Panchayati raj institution came into being as per the recommendation of -----1/Balwant Rai Mehta committee
2/Ashok mehta committee
3/L.M .Singhvi committee.
4/Which of the following is not an effect of Panchayati Raj ?
1/ Grassroot democracy
2/Participatory democracy
3/Representative democracy
5/The panchayati raj act gives practical form --1/to a directive principle of state policies.
2/to a fundamental right.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/The voluntary provisions of Panchayati Raj are included keeping in mind---1/Local factors.
2/Financial factors
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
7/Gram Sabha is a combination of---1/All eligible persons in the village.
2/Registered voters of village .
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
8/To which of the following posts of panchayati raj indirect election is held as per the provisions of panchayati raj act ?
1/chairperson of gram panchayat
2/chairpersons of intermediate level
3/Chairpersons of district level
1/all
2/1
3/23
4/3
9/Panchayati raj came into constitutional form as per the recommendation of--1/Balwant Rai mehta committee
2/Ashok Mehta committee
3/L M Singhvi committee
4/V K Rau committee
10/Correct
1/Central Finance commission has nothing to say regarding finance of panchayati raj.
2/General courts are barred from involving election matters of Panchayat.
3/Eleventh schedule consists of 29 functional items of panchayat comprising both voluntary and compulsory provisions.
4/Fresh elections are to be held before the expiry of five years of term as per panchayati raj act
1/all
2/134
3/124
4/24
ANSWERS----1/1;2/2,3/1;4/3,5/1,6/1;7/2;8/3,9/3,10/4
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1/Ardhanariswar is a theme found in
1/Mithila painting
2/Rajput painting
3/Phad painting
4/Orissan painting
2/Geeta govinda is an influential theme in--1/ Pahari painting
2/Madhubani painting
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
3/ The theme of Shrinagar gets prominent in ----1/Kangra painting
2/Basholi painting
3/Guler painting
4/Scriptorium got important place in case of painting during--1/mughal period
2/Rajput period.
5/The theme of Bhaktibaad gets influence on -1/Pahari painting
2/Rajput painting
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
6/Which of the following is not a character of Rajput painting ?
1/Ragamala
2/Nayikabheda
3/Bhaktibaad
1/all are characters
2/12
3/31
4/23
7/ Manasamangal is a prominent theme in---1/Patta painting of Bengal
2/Madhubani painting
3/Orissan painting
4/Karli painting
8/Talpatrachitra is a famous painting prevalent in---1/ Mathura
2/Puri
3/Vrindavan
4/Mysore
9/Which of the following painting art form is done during pitrapaksha ?
1/Phad
2/karli
3/Sanjhya
10/ Which of the following painting bears buddhist influence ?
1/Monpa
2/Thangka
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
11/Dighna festival is related with-1/ Gond painting
2/Pichwai painting
12/The nayika bheda means
1/ Marriage between lovers.
2/Romantic state of nayika
13/ Sasikalapanchasika is a related theme of--1/Rajput painting
2/mithila painting
3/mughal painting
ANSWERS---1-1, 2-3, 3-1, 4-1, 5-3, 6-1, 7-1, 8-2, 9-3, 10-1, 11-112-2, 13-1
Objective challenge--2
------------------------------------1/Which of the following currency is issued by government ?
1/Fiat money
2/Standard currency
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
2/Which of the following is hot currency ?
1/Foreign portfolio investment
2/Foreign direct investment
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/RBI was established on the recommendation of which of the following committee ?
1/Hilton young commission
2/Madhavan commission
4/Which of the following is not a function of RBI ?
1/Determination of fiscal policy.
2/Agent of the government
1/both are RBI functions
2/none
3/1
4/2
5/Correct match
1/Capital Adequacy Ratio----The capital kept by bank against every loan.
CAMELS---Banking supervisory system by RBI.
1/both
2/1
3/2
4/none
6/ Correct
1/One rupee notes and coins are issued by RBI in india.
2/Signatory of one rupee note in india is finance minister.
1/ both
2/none
3/1
4/2
7/ Which of the following is not included under minimum reserve system of RBI ?
1/Gold reserve
2/Foreign currency reserve
1/None
2/both included
3/1
4/2
8/which of the following is applicable to all financial institutions ?
1/CRR
2/Repo rate
3/bank rape
1/13
2/all
3/1
4/2
9/ At the time of economic expansion RBI buys government securities because--1/It inject money to economy
2/ It decrease repo rate
3/It decrease interest on loan in market.
1/all
2/12
3/23
4/31
10/ Magnetic in character recognition is related with--1/Cheque
2/draft
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
ANSWERS---1/1,2/1,3/1,4/1,5/1,6/1,7/2,8/4,9/1,10/1
Objective challenge pre

----------------------------------------1/Correct
1/Mudrarakshasa is a drama elaborating political affairs of maurya empire.
2/Mudrarakshasa is a drama elaborating prevailing socio political conditions of maurya empire.
1/Both
2/none
3/1
4/2
2/ Correct
1/Megasthanes wrote about administration of Pataliputra only.
2/Megasthanes was a Greek ambassador.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
3/ Which of the following is not a greek writer during the time of maurya rule ?
1/ Justin
2/ Megasthenes
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
4/Which of the following was not a means to increase income during the maurya empire ?
1/Irrigation tax
2/Toll tax
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
5/Correct Match
1/ Brahmi script---prakrit
2/Kharoshthi script---Armaric
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
6/Which of the following is not a character of ashokan inscription ?
1/It shows the rise and fall of Ashoka
2/External and internal policies of ashoka are reflected by them.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
7/ Correct match
1/Rajuka----Administrator of justice
Dhammamahamatra---Propagator of dhamma.
1/1
2/2
3/both
4/none
8/Which of the following inscription mentions about the success of Ashoka ?
1/Kandahar inscription
2/Brahmi inscription
9/correct
1/The teachings of Ashoka were directed towards strengthening social order.
2/His teachings emphasised on moksha.
1/both
2/none
3/1
4/2
10/ Correct
1/Bherighosa--cultural conquest
Dhammaghosa---Conquest by dhamma.
ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/2,3/both greek,4/both were means to increase income,5/1,6/both are character,7/3,8/1,9/3,10/2
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Read the Assent of Bill ( Article 111) with Article 368(2) .

1/ scientific exploration of sea in medieval india.

1/He was a sanskrit scholar and commentator of manusmriti.

4/Gangaikondacholapuram is situated near--1/Kaveri

1/Cess is imposed on direct taxes while surcharge is on indirect taxes.

ANSWERS---1/1,2/3,3/1,4/only statement 2 true 5/1

Objective challenge 59 (economic survey volume 2 chapter 8)

ANSWERS----1-2, 2-1 ,3-1, 4-4, 5-1 , 6-3

Objective challenge 56(economic survey, volume 2,chapter 7)

3/Infrastructure on demand/cloud by default.

ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/2,3/both chola traditions4/1,5/1

3/What is the role of Chimeric antigen receptor ?

1/3,2/both are works. 3/3,4/1,5/2

1/ Decreasing cascading effect

ANSWERS----1/2,2/4,3/2,4/both wrong. 5/2

Objective challenge 43(chapters 9,10. Volume 1)

ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/2,3/3,4/3,5/both are criteria ,6/3,7/4

2/Westerly jet stream is related with which of the following crop ?

Objective challenge 42 (Economy survey. Chapter 7,volume 1)

Objective challenge 39(economic survey,chapter one)

1/No bifurcation of jet stream.

1/Former is intricately designed in comparison to latter.

3/Overhaul of railway technology

ANSWERS----1/both are works. 2/3,3/1,4/4,5/2

Digestion--breakdown of complex components of food into simpler substances.

B/Digested food is stored here.

13/1, 14/1;15/both true.16/2, 17/only a. 18/all causes. 19/all related

Objective challenge 28( environment chapter, year book)

Objective challenge 27 (Economic survey chapter 5)

5/Which of the following is the property of an ideal fuel ?

ANSWERS---- 1/1,2/1,3/1,4/2,5/all ideal property, 6/1,7/1,8/1,9/1,10/2

1/It is called hero stone also.

ANSWERS----1/3,2/3,3/1,4/both megalithic character,5/2

1/Global environment facility

Objective challenge 16 (Environment, year book)

4/Growth in muddy anaerobic soil.

ANSWERS---- 1/4,2/3,3/1,4/1,5/1,6/2,7/1,8/1,9/all matched,10/3

ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/all are characters.3/3,4/3;5/3;6/1,

Objective challenge 10 (science lesson, year book)

ANSWERS----home work for you

1/Both were characters

ANSWERS----1/1,2/1,3/1,4/1,5/3,6/statement 1 and 3 right. 7/1,8/4,9/1,10/2

Objective challenge 7( science lesson, india year book)

2/It emphasises on Indian philosophy.

Objective challenge --4

Objective challenge pre

ANSWERS---- 1/2,2/2,3/both greek,4/both were means to increase income,5/1,6/both are character,7/3,8/1,9/3,10/2

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