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Prelims 2017 Test 27 (Full Length Test)

QUESTIONS

1. Consider the trends in the figure for the Indian economy

below:

I
S
HT S

The trend most likely reflects?

IA

TS

a) Official GDP growth numbers H

G

b) Inflation
I
S

IN

c) Current Account Deficit as a percentage of GDP

G
d) Fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP

2. Consider the following about Basavanna, a 12th-century

philosopher.
1. He spread social awareness through his poetry known

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as Vachanaas.
2. He opposed worship of gods and goddesses and called
upon people to introspect on their condition of life.
3. He opened public institutions like Anubhava Mantapa
which allowed people to have discussions on spiritual
matters.
4. We can find his statue installed in the Parliament of
India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. Presently, which among the following Indian states are

being headed by female Chief Ministers?
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Odisha
3. Gujarat
4. Rajasthan
5. Himachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2, 3 and 5 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
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4. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): A serving Prime Minister cannot be expelled
by a house of Parliament for breach of its privilege.
Reason (R): If Prime Minister is a member of a house of
Parliament, he serves as the Leader of the House.
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) A is incorrect, but R is correct.

5. NASAs Electric Bandage works on the observation that

a) Electricity can be categorized into various colours of
light if it can be sufficiently slowed down
b) Wounds tend to heal much more quickly if small
amounts of electricity are applied to the surrounding
tissue
c) Communication satellites can communicate faster in
dark sky reserves
d) Electricity transmission losses can be reduced if
superconductors can be used en route

6. Consider the following statements:

1. Located in Eastern India, entire Rajmahal Traps is made
of siltstone rocks.

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2. Granite-like formations Gneiss rocks are found in the
Bundelkhand region.
3. Malwa region occupies a plateau of volcanic origin.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 only

7. Consider the following about the disease Malaria, which is

transmitted to people through the bites of infected female
Anopheles mosquitoes.
1. The disease is not curable once a person is infected by
it.
2. WHO has recently released worlds first preventive
Malaria vaccine for testing purposes.
Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

8. Cold seep ecosystems are found where

1. White water corals are found in abundance in the
vicinity of a rich phytoplankton population
2. Sulphur and methane emerge from seaoor sediments
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without an appreciable temperature rise
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
9. The Service charge on food that you pay in hotels and
restaurants is a
a) Mandatory service tax imposed by the government
b) Part of Value Added Taxes (VAT) levied by the particular
state
c) Component of corporate tax that the hotels and
restaurants legally must impose on the consumers
d) Voluntary charge that consumers may or may not pay

10. As officially stated, India has a Special Strategic

Partnership with which of these countries?

a) Japan, South Korea and Russia

b) USA, UAE and China
c) Russia, Germany and Australia
d) China, Japan, Saudi Arabia and South Africa

11. During the Vernal Equinox in Northern Hemisphere

a) Plane of Earth's equator passes through the Centre of the
Sun

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c) The gravitational centre of earth becomes non-local and
shifts radically with movements of the Sun
d) Sun, Moon and Earth align their geometric centre

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12. Recently, which of these heritages from India has

been inscribed in the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its
Representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity?
a) Brahut Samhita on Astrology and Astronomy
b) Yoga
c) Ayurveda
d) Brahmanas and Yajur Vedic philosophy
13. Consider the following statements.
1. Pattadakal located in Bijapur was popular for Chalukyan
architectural activities.
2. Thillai Natarajar Temple located at Chidambaram is well
known for Natyanjali dance festival on Maha Shivaratri.
3. Chennakesava Temple located at Somanathapura is a
fine example of Hoysala architecture.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
14. A positive GDP deflator implies that
1. Economy must be experiencing acceleration of growth
year on year
2. Economy must be experiencing inflation

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Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

15. Consider the following statements.

1. India's oil sector is dominated by state-owned
enterprises in terms of total output.
2. Indian government allows foreign companies to hold
100% equity possession in oil and natural gas projects.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

16. Why the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

terms the development and launch of GSLV Mark-III as a
game-changer?
1. It will reduce Indias dependency on international
launching vehicles as we will be able to send heavier
satellites in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
2. It will allow satellites to pass the Van Allen radiation
belt that was previously unsurpassable by Indian
launched satellites owing to the heavy radiation
damage.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

17. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has recently

decided to put which of the following as a demonstration
sports at 2018 Asian games and to be featured as a full
sports at the 2022 Asian Games?
a) Bull-taming
b) Video Gaming
c) Kabaddi
d) Go-Karting

18. A Bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only

provisions dealing with
1. Imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation
of any tax
2. Appropriation of money from the Consolidated Fund of
India
3. Declaration of any expenditure charged on the
Consolidated Fund of India
4. Regulation of the borrowing of money by the Union
government
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only

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c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

19. The degree of openness of the Indian economy

crossed the 50% mark most likely in which of these years?
a) 1971, India-Pakistan war year
b) 1991, the economic reform year
c) 2004-05, start of rapid economic growth
d) 2014-15, consolidation of economic growth of past
decade

20. What is Indias official position with respect to the

Gilgit-Baltistan region?
a) It views the region as an integral part of Afghanistan.
b) It views it as an autonomous state where a referendum
for independence should be conducted as soon as

possible.
c) It assigns legitimacy to Chinese plans of development
in this Pakistani region as a part of its China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor.
d) It views it as part of Indian Territory illegally occupied by
Pakistan.

21. The Korea Plus initiative recently in news intends to

a) Ward off threats of nuclear attacks from North Korea
b) Attract South Korean investments in India
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c) Tackle maritime expansionism in the South China Sea
d) Include South Korea as a part of the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (RCEP) agreement with

ASEAN nations

22. Ecological succession in grasslands, i.e. graduation

of the grass community to be replaced by trees, is very
limited largely due to
a) Large presence of insects and fungi
b) Very low temperatures
c) Paucity of water and frequent grass fires
d) All of the above

23. A session of Rajya Sabha can be terminated by which

of the following?
a) Only adjournment Sine dine
b) Only adjournment or only prorogation
c) Either by adjournment or by prorogation or by
dissolution of the house
d) Either prorogation or adjournment or adjournment Sine
dine

24. Consider the following about Transports

Internationaux Routiers (TIR).
1. It aims to harmonize shipping trade between member
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nations.
2. It was adopted under the auspices of the United
Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
3. Indias Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the
TIR Convention.
4. The treaty prohibits trade transport to nations that are
not members of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

25. Which of these nations is NOT a member of the Asia-

Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)?
a) China
b) India
c) United States of America
d) Russia

26. Mixed economic model implies that

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equal priority.
2. Public sector co-exists along with private sector.
3. The economy solely focuses on production of wage and
light goods.
4. Heavy industries are discouraged and small scale
industries are promoted by the government.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 4 only

27. Consider the following about Rig Vedic sacrifices.

1. Sacrifices were conducted in the temple of the priest
who was called Yajamana.
2. Vedic sacrifices could not be conducted by
householders themselves.
3. Some Yajnas involved the sacrifice of animals.
4. These sacrifices could not be conducted for gaining
wealth or material ambitions.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 3 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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28. Lisbon Treaty was recently in news with reference
to
a) Brexit referendum for leaving European Union (EU)
b) Model Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to
be adopted by G-20 nations
c) Modification of Irans nuclear programme under
pressure from P5+1 nations
d) Retrospective taxation on foreign investors in WTO
member nations

29. Which of these states has conducted the countrys

first-ever transgender one-day athletic meet?
a) Gujarat
b) Jharkhand
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Kerala

30. Calculation of consumer surplus is a crucial element

of welfare economics. However, the validity of consumer
surplus would lose ground if the following law were to be
invalidated
a) Law of diminishing marginal utility
b) Law of equi-marginal utility
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d) Law of divided fractions

31. Consider the following about Nuclear Triad.

1. A triad consists of nuclear weapons delivery by aircraft,
ballistic missiles and submarine launched missiles.
2. India is the only country other than USA to have a
nuclear triad.
3. Completing a nuclear triad is a pre-requisite for
membership of Missile Technology Control Regime
(MTCR) for non-signatories of NPT.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

32. Which of these gases is most commonly used in

brightly glowing electrified glass tubes for sign-boards on
the street or numerical displays in electronics or for small
decorative lamps?
a) Neon
b) Helium
c) Chlorine
d) Nitrogen

33. The free rider problem is most observable with public

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goods because
1. Marginal cost of their consumption by an extra user is
zero.
2. Marginal utility derived from their consumption by an
additional user is zero.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

34. The International Space Station (ISS) is a joint project

among which of these participating space agencies?
1. ISRO, India
2. NASA, USA
3. Roscosmos, Russia
4. JAXA, Japan

5. CNSA, China
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 4 and 5 only
d) 2, 3 and 5 only

35. Consider the following statements about the effects

of Presidents Rule in states.
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 1. The state legislative assembly continues to hold
sessions but the civilian government loses all authority.
2. The Parliament becomes empowered to make laws
with respect to any matter in the State List in relation to
that state.
3. The state immediately loses all funding support from
the Union government.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 3 only

36. GRAPES-3 experiment located at Ooty in India is

designed to
1. Study Cosmic rays
2. Detect solar storms
3. Astronomy of gamma rays from neutron stars
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

37. The Special 301 report and priority watch list are
often seen in news with reference to

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b) Intellectual Property Rights
c) Minority protection
d) Middle-east political instability

38. India has been officially declared free from which of

these diseases?
1. Avian Influenza
2. Small pox
3. Swine Flu
4. Polio
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1 and 3 only

39. The members of Parliament can move resolutions to

draw the attention of the House or the government to
matters of general public interest. Consider the following
about them.
1. A Government resolution can be moved only by a
minister and it can be taken up every day of the week
the house is in session.
2. A Statutory resolution can be moved either by a private
member or a minister.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
40. Which of these Indian players are listed in top five
ranks of the recently released Mens Single and Womens
Single Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Rankings?
1. Ajay Jayram
2. Pusarala V. Sindhu
3. Saina Nehwal
4. Kidambi Sreenath
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 2 and 3 only

41. Match the following National Waterways to their

region of operation.
1. National Waterway 1: A. Kollam-Kozhikode
2. National Waterway 2: B. Allahabad-Haldia
3. National Waterway 3: C. Sadiya-Dhubri
4. National Waterway 4: D. Kakinada-Puducherry
5. National Waterway 5: E. Talcher-Dhamra
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The correct match for the above shall be?
a) 1B, 2C, 3A, 4D, 5E
b) 1E, 2D, 3B, 4C, 5A
c) 1A, 2D, 3B, 4E, 5C
d) 1C, 2D, 3E, 4A, 5B

42. Worlds largest Marine Protected Area is located in

a) Antarctica
b) Southern Indian coast
c) North Sea
d) Pacific Ocean

43. The e-Pragati project of this state is considered a

model in e-governance for executing a state-wide
enterprise architecture, and has received an award
recently in the National Conference on E-Governance. The
state is?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra

c) Gujarat
d) Andhra Pradesh

44. Consider the following with reference to the Indian

Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
1. The Prime Minister of India serves as its president.

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and education in India.
3. It announced the Open Access Policy for making all
public funded scholarly research openly available to
public.
4. It helped in the establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras
as innovative institutions for imparting vocational
training to the practicing farmers.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

45. Based on the annual average temperature, which one

of the following is the coldest national capital in the World?
a) Ottawa, Canada
b) Tallin, Estonia
c) Ulaan-Baatar, Mangolia
d) Helsinki, Finland

46. If you travel to Eastern Himalayas, you are likely to

encounter which of these floras on your way?
1. Bamboo trees
2. Rhododendrons
3. Taxol
4. Wild date palm
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

47. The scheme of Youth Parliament was started with

which of the following objectives?
1. To acquaint first time young MPs with the rules and
procedures of the houses of Parliament
2. To inculcate in the student community the basic values

of democracy
3. To provide necessary training and capacity building to
young candidates contesting national and state level
elections
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) None of the above
48. Which of these constitutional functionaries holds

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office till the pleasure of the President?

1. Governor
2. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
3. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
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

49. If the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduces the supply

of Indian rupees on the foreign exchange market relative
to the Euro, which of the following may occur?
a) Indian rupee will depreciate
b) The Euro will appreciate
c) Eurozone will have to pay more for products exported
by India
d) Goods imported by India from Eurozone will be more
expensive

50. Consider the following about the environmental

effects of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx).
1. It participates in ozone layer formation as well as
depletion.
2. It contributes to the formation of smog.
3. Its emissions can cause global cooling through the

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formation of hydroxyl radicals that destroy methane
molecules.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Consider the following with reference to the United
Nations International Law Commission (UNILC).
1. It was established by the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA).
2. The commission has been exempted from the
responsibility of developing laws on protection of the
atmosphere.
3. It is the only UN organization to not have any
participation from India or Indian citizens.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only

b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

52. As per Section 141 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), an

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assembly of five or more persons is designated an

unlawful assembly, if the common object of the
persons composing that assembly is
1. To protest non-violently against the government or
its policies
2. To resist the execution of any law
3. To forcefully take the possession of any property
4. To gather large masses of people in open public
spaces Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4
only d) 1, 2,
3 and 4

53. Which of these combinations of

macroeconomic situations is most suitable for
attracting investment?
a) Low and stable inflation, high GDP growth, low
current account deficit and low fiscal deficit
b) High and volatile inflation, high GDP growth,
high current account deficit and low fiscal
deficit
c) Low and stable inflation, low GDP growth, very
high current account deficit and high fiscal
deficit
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54. Why the Indian policymakers want African

countries to relax their commitment to the Pelindaba
Treaty?
a) To source nuclear fuel more easily
b) To evacuate refugees from war prone zones
with minimal intervention
c) To bring foreign direct investment in sensitive zones
d) To increase official development assistance without
the need for legislative approval

55. The Faraizi Movement was founded in 1818 to

1. Observe all cultural rites and ceremonies religiously
as divine symbols
2. Protect the right of tenants
3. Adopt rational and modern western practices
to improve living standards
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2
and 3
56. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
a) West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India.
b) Gujarat leads in the production of both cotton
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in India.
d) Maharashtra is the largest producer of potatoes in
India.
57. Who holds the distinction of being Indias first
woman International Olympic Committee (IOC)
member?
a) Lakshmi Venu
b) Nita Ambani
c) Chanda Kochhar
d) Kiran
Mazumdar

58. Balanced Budget Multiplier is a way to

1. Give stimulus to the economy without causing a
fiscal deficit
2. Gradually decrease investments to avoid overheating
of the economy
3. Increase household savings without compromising
on corporate savings
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 2
only
59. Greenshoe option is a special provision in an
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Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus. It permits the
a) Company to raise capital from abroad
b) Venture capitalists to withdraw investments from
a start-up before the IPO
c) Underwriters to sell more share to the investors
than originally planned by the issuer
d) Investment of public equity in a proposed
greenfield project that has not been launched till
date

60. Even though the Indian Parliamentary System

is largely based on the British pattern, there are
some fundamental differences between the two
such as

1. The Indian Parliament is a sovereign body unlike

the British Parliament which is subordinate to
its constitution.
2. The Indian state is a republic where the Head of state
is elected unlike the British states which is a
monarchy with a hereditary Head of State.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) No
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 61. Consider the following figure with shaded regions for
precipitation and temperature corresponding to certain
vegetation types.

S
IA
S
T
H
S

These vegetation zones are missing from the figure and

marked A-E: IA

1. Temperate Evergreen Forests

2. Temperate Deciduous Forests TS

3. Temperate Grasslands
4. Tundra H
G

5. Tropical Seasonal Forest and Savannah

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Select from the following:

a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5
b) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2, E-5
c) A-5, B-2, C-1, D-4, E-3
d) A-4, B-5, C-3, D-2, E-1

62. Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is NOT

under operation in which of these states of India?
a) Manipur
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Nagaland
d) Tripu
ra

63. Which of these metals are used in fireworks

to produce desired colours?
1. Copper for blue colour
2. Iron for green colour
3. Sodium for yellow colour
4. Potassium for violet colour
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 2 and 3
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64. Consider the following well-known commissions and
the subject they dealt with.
1. Punchhi Commission: A. Illegal Mining
2. Parthsharthy Shome Committee: B. Tax Reforms

3. Hota Committee: C. Civil Services Reforms

4. Shah Commission: D. Centre-
State relations
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. a) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
b) 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
c) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C
d) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

65. In a perfectly competitive market model, in the

long- run
a) All firms make super-normal profits
b) No firms exist due to the collapse of the industry.
c) All firms make zero economic profits.
d) Some firms make huge profits, and some make
small losses, but all firms stay in business

66. Consider the following about the National Science

& Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board
(NSTEDB).
1. It has been established under the aegis of
Department of Science & Technology.
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to promotion of entrepreneurship.
3. It networks academic institutions and R&D
organisations to foster entrepreneurship and
self- employment using S&T.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2
and 3

67. Which of these countries was recently in news

for having formally re-established diplomatic relations
with the United States of America which was severed
during the Cold War?
a) Switzerland
b) Algeria
c) Cuba
d) Burun
di
68. Which of the following statements with regard
to construction of railways in colonial India by the
British companies is/are correct?
1. The companies were guaranteed a certain return
on their investment by Government of India.
2. The railways were to be managed entirely by
private players.
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4. Lands for railways development were auctioned
at steep prices by the Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 and 4 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 2, 3 and 4
only

69. Which of these national parks lies in

the westernmost direction?
a) Ranthambore National Park
b) Indravati National Park
c) Desert National Park
d) Nagarhole National
Park

70. Consider the following statmements.

1. Tillana usually finds a place in Carnatic classical music
concerts as an introductory piece.
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of Carnatic music.
3. Tanam is a branch of raga alapana which shows
rhythmical flow of music.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

71. Which of the following Parliamentary committees

does NOT witness any participation from Rajya Sabha?
a) Public Accounts Committee
b) Committee on Empowerment of Women
c) Committee of Privileges
d) Estimates Committee

72. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT

with reference to the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)?
a) It is a unit of the Indian Army.
b) It was created by an executive order of Cabinet
Committee on Security (CCS).
c) It forms part of Indias Nuclear Command Authority
(NCA).
d) It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.

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could be because
1. Capital flows in India were excess of the current
account deficit.
2. India noted a budget surplus in that particular financial
year.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
74. Solar-powered Aquila drone, recently seen in news, is
being specially designed to
a) Perform surveillance of sensitive areas in Afghanistan
after the withdrawal of USA armed forces
b) Deliver internet service to remote areas of the world
c) Transport retail consumer packets to mega
corporations in the European countries
d) Generate solar power and transit it wirelessly to regions
facing acute power scarcity

75. The Chief features of the old Bretton Woods system

was/were
1. Each country will maintain the exchange rate by tying its
currency to gold
2. All countries will follow a common monetary policy as
decided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

76. Most of the earthquakes in the World occur in which

of the following zones?
a) Circum-pacific belt
b) Alpine-Himalayan belt
c) Mid-Atlantic ridge
d) Deccan Traps

77. Consider the following with regard to the relationship

between the President, Prime Minister and the Council of
Ministers.
1. In normal circumstances, the advice of the council of
Ministers is constitutionally binding on the President.
2. The nature of advice tendered by ministers to the
President can be enquired by higher court to ascertain
malpractices in administration.
3. The council of ministers ceases to hold office
immediately after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha by
the President.
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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

78. The Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual Asia Security

Summit, is organized by
a) Ministry of External Affairs, India
b) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
c) International Institute for Strategic Studies and the
Singaporean Government
d) United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

79. Consider these famous books on Economics and

their authors.
1. An Enquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of
Nations: Adam Smith
2. Capital in Twenty-First Century: Milton Friedman
3. Development as Freedom: John Kenneth Galbraith
4. Freakonomics: Robert Solow

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Select the correct answer using the codes below.

a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

80. Consider the following statements.

1. It is a UNESCO designated World Heritage site.
2. It was once a Silk Road hub.
3. It was in news due to its recapturing by state army from
terror groups.
4. It had been under Roman rule in ancient history.
The above may refer to?
a) Henchir-Bez
b) Palmyra
c) Colosse
d) Gunela

81. Development plans prepared by Panchayat Samitis

are forwarded up in the hierarchy to
1. Zila Parishad
2. District Planning Committee

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3. Gram Panchayat
4. State Planning departments
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only

d) 1 and 3 only

82. Which of the following is correct with reference to a

public bill?
a) It can be introduced by any Member of Parliament after
taking prior permission from the President
b) It must be first introduced in Lok Sabha.
c) It needs to be passed by special majority in both houses
to become a law.
d) None of the above

83. Which of these private start-up companies in India

focus on space based satellite missions?
1. Dhruva Space
2. Team Indus
3. Astrome
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only

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d) 1, 2 and 3

84. Consider the following about the Permanent Court of

Arbitration (PCA).
1. It is a United Nations Agency.
2. It is deemed as an international court by all United
Nations member nations.
3. It can resolve disputes between private parties arising
out of international agreements.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

85. Article 121 of the Constitution says that no

discussion shall take place in Parliament with respect to
the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court or of a high

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court in the discharge of his duties. What is the

principle behind this provision?
a) Separation of powers
b) Popular Sovereignty
c) Supremacy of Constitution
d) Principle of Collective Responsibility

86. What is the economic logic of pricing decorative

mineral stones higher than water?
1. In ordinary situations, their marginal utility to buyers is
higher than that of water.
2. Market for mineral stones is heavily monopolized,

unlike water, which increases their price compared to

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

87. As per the constitution, it is the duty of the Prime

Minister to
1. Communicate to the President all decisions of the
council of ministers relating to the administration of the
affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation

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2. Submit for the consideration of the council of ministers

any matter on which a decision has been taken by a
minister but which has not been considered by the
council, if required by the President.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

88. Consider the following statements.

1. The Charter Act of 1793 gave powers to the Governor
General to override his council.

2. The Charter Act of 1813 allowed the British subjects

access to Indian shore with their ships.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
89. If the incomes of some people in an economy grow
faster than that of others, it implies that
1. The level of income inequality will fall in the short-run.
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2. GDP will grow faster next financial year.

Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

90. The nine-dash line is often heard in news with

reference to the
a) Border skirmishes between India and Pakistan
b) Israel-Palestine conflict and settlement
c) Recognition of high lands near ecological hotspots

d) South China Sea dispute

91. Which of these bodies has a provision for nomination

of certain members?
1. Lok Sabha
2. State Legislative Assembly
3. Rajya Sabha
4. State Legislative Council
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
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d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

92. Consider the following about Juniper trees found in

India.
1. These trees bloom only once a year making their bloom
an exotic tourist sight.
2. The special needle shaped leaves of the tree dampen
wind sound completely and thus used for noise
insulation in homes.
3. They can be found in mountainous areas, even if these
are not the areas of tropical evergreen vegetation.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) None of the above

93. Consider the following statements about missile

development in India.
1. All missiles in the Agni Family are inter-continental
ballistic missiles.
2. No missile in the Prithivi Family can carry nuclear
warheads.

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including air-to-surface missiles.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only

94. Due to government initiatives to promote tourism,

which of these villages will come to be known as Indias
first book village?
a) Bhilar, Maharashtra
b) Devadayan, Kerala
c) Lohia, Odisha
d) Revti, Gujarat

95. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): The constitution authorises the President to
suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement
of certain Fundamental Rights during a National
Emergency.
Reason (R): All fundamental rights are automatically
suspended with a proclamation of National Emergency.
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.

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d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.

96. Abhay, Humsa UG, AIDSS and NACS recently seen in

news are
a) Developments in medicine for anti-retroviral therapy
b) Narcotic tests specially designed to prevent
consumption of drugs in institutions of higher learning
c) Indigenously developed sonars systems by Indian Navy
d) Open source web hacking proof systems designed by
the National Informatics Centre (NIC)

97. The real balance of Pigou effect of a fall in prices

works through which of these routes?
a) Consumption expenditure
b) Investment expenditure
c) Government expenditure
d) Foreign Direct Investment

98. Consider the following about the tax related figures

in India in the financial year 2016-17.
1. More than 50% of residents filed income tax returns.
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3. Maharashtra and Delhi together pay more than 50% of
India's total income tax.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

99. The Cold Start doctrine of India is intended to

1. Build military alliances with major military powers to
sabotage defence bases of Pakistan and that of
terrorist groups in Afghanistan

2. Allow India's conventional forces to perform holding

attacks in order to prevent a nuclear retaliation from
Pakistan in case of a conflict
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
100. The often heard term Shadow Bank refers to
a) All non-banking financial institutions
b) A banking entity that performs all transactions online
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regular banking system and skips stern government
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