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1 Consider the following statements. 3 Consider the following with reference to the
Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) in
1. There is to be only one general electoral roll
India.
for every territorial constituency for election to
the 1. It was launched for promoting the growth of
domestic manufacturing of Cellular mobile
Parliament and the state legislatures.
handsets and solar cells.
2. Parliament may make provision with respect
2. The central feature of PMP is to make
to all matters relating to elections to state
interest free credit available to budding
legislatures including the preparation of
entrepreneurs to cut down domestic cost of
electoral rolls.
production.
3. The validity of any law relating to the
Which of the above is/are correct?
delimitation of constituencies or the allotment
of seats to such constituencies cannot be A. 1 only
questioned in any court.
B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
C. Both 1 and 2
below.
D. None
A. 1 and 3 only

B. 1, 2 and 3
4 Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India, as
C. 2 and 3 only
identified in the UNESCO Tentative list, include
D. 1 and 2 only
1. Chanderi

2. Banaras
2 Gravitational lensing is based on the principle
3. Kanchipuram
that
4. Dispur
1. Mass bends light.
Select the correct answer using the codes
2. Gravitational waves exist.
below.
3. Dark matter does not allow light to escape
A. 2, 3 and 4 only B. 1, 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 2
through it.
only
Select the correct answer using the codes
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
below.

A. 1 only
5 Consider the following statements.
B. 1 and 2 only
1. A particular strain of Pseudomonas putida is
C. 2 and 3 only
able to solubilize the insoluble phosphate from
D. None of the above organic phosphate sources in soil.
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2. Nitrogen-fixation by the cyanobacteria C. Appointment in Parliamentary Committees

provides rice plantations with biofertilizer.
D. Minimum strength of opposition party
3. Azotobacter, as a biofertilizer, can be used
with cereal crops as well as vegetable crops.
8 The main point(s) outlined in the British
Select the correct answer using the codes
Prime Minister Clement Attlee’s statement,
below.
1947 was/were
A. 1 only
1. The British would relinquish power only to a
B. 2 and 3 only Central government and rejected the idea of
autonomous provincial governments.
C. 1 and 3 only
2. Even after India’s independence, the
D. 1, 2 and 3
princely states would continue to remain a part
of British

6 Food processing sector will be a major Empire.

growth driver in coming years. The sector
3. The British would not transfer power to
thrives heavily on food preservatives. Which of
Indians if the modalities of the framing of
the following food preservatives are allowed
constitution are not arrived at by consensus.
as additives in India?
Select the correct answer using the codes
1. Sorbic acid
below.
2. Benzoic acid
A. 1 only
3. Dextrose
B. 2 and 3 only
4. Gamboge vegetable colour
C. 3 only
5. Picric acid
D. None of the above
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
9 Which of these polymers is often called as
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
“artificial silk”?
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
A. Spandex
C. 1, 3 and 5 only
B. Rayon C. Modal D. Vinyon
D. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

10 The larynx in humans, also called as the

7 The ‘Mavalankar rule’ in Parliament was in voice box, is used to manipulate
news sometime back. This rule is related to
1. Pitch of the voice
A. Quorum in Parliament
2. Volume of the voice
B. Private bills of house
Which of the above is/are correct?
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A. 1 only

B. 2 only A. 1, 2 and 3

C. Both 1 and 2 B. 1 only

D. None C. 1 and 2 only

D. 2 and 3 only

11 Ripon’s resolution of 1882 was a landmark

official statement in British India related to

A. Women Empowerment B. Vernacular

14 The Satpura mountain ranges cross India
education C. Local self-government
from west to east and this Biosphere Reserve
D. Judicial reforms lies directly in its centre. There is a Plateau,
borrowing name from this biosphere reserve,
which is also known asthe ‘Queen of Satpura’.
12 As per India’s nuclear doctrine, Nuclear The Biosphere Reserve is
retaliatory attacks can only be authorised by
A. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
A. Cabinet Committee on Security
B. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
B. National Security Council
C. Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
C. Nuclear Command Authority
D. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
D. Indian Armed Forces

15 Consider the following statements.

13 With reference to Tribal Cooperative
1. Every bill introduced in the Parliament is to
Marketing Development Federation of India
be accompanied by a Hindi translation.
Limited (TRIFED), consider the following
statements. 2. Proceedings in the Supreme Court and in
every high court are to be in English language.
1. TRIFED is a multi-State Cooperative Society
under Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Which of the above is/are correct?

2. It aims at marketing tribal products within A. 1 only

India and abroad by providing marketing
B. 2 only
support to tribal products through its network
of retail outlets. C. Both 1 and 2
3. It facilitates participation of tribal artisans to D. None
enable them to interact directly with art lovers
to assess market needs.

Select the correct answer using the codes 16 Consider the following about Multi
below. Commodity Exchange (MCX) of India.
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1. MCX is country’s first listed commodity B. Act as an appellate court connected to 1857
futures exchange that facilitates online trading. mutiny

2. It offers futures trading in bullion, ferrous C. Investigate into the causes of the Deccan
and non-ferrous metals. uprising

3. Futures trading in Energy and agricultural D. Examine law and order expenditure in the
commodities have still not been allowed in Deccan region
India.

Select the correct answer using the codes

19 Odisha’s Golden Triangle does NOT include
below.
A. Jagannath Puri
A. 1 and 2 only
B. Bhubaneswar
B. 3 only
C. Dhauli rock-cut elephant
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. Konark Sun Temple
D. 1 only

20 The Ministry of Social Justice &

17 With reference to Peatlands, consider the
Empowerment has launched India’s first Sign
following statements.
Language Dictionary of
1. Peatlands are wetlands that contain mixture
3000. How will this dictionary be helpful?
of decomposed organic material.
1. It includes several videos for legal terms
2. Peatlands often lack oxygen as they are
that help explain complicated legal
partially submerged in layer of water.
terminologies.
3. If they are drained, their high carbon
2. It contains videos to help deaf children
content makes them vulnerable to incineration.
understand complex academic concepts.
Select the correct answer using the codes
3. It is helpful for the deaf community to
below.
better understand medical terminology used in
A. 1 only hospitals.

B. 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the codes

below.
C. 1 and 3 only
A. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only
18 The British government appointed the
Deccan Riots Commission to D. 1, 2 and 3

A. Recovering land encroachment that have

resulted due to public uprisings
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21 What is/are the major difference(s) in the 1. A communist uprising

standards between the existing BS-IV and new
2. Organized in Travancore
BS-VI auto fuel norms?
3. Against the rich landlords
1. Reduced sulphur content in BS-VI
Select the correct answer using the codes
2. BS-VI includes Particulate Matter (PM)
below.
emissions from Petrol vehicles which were not
included under BS-IV A. 1 only
3. CO2 emissions, which were ignored under B. 1 and 3 only
BS-IV, have been included in BS-VI.
C. 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. D. 2 and 3 only

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only 24 Export Inspection Council (EIC) was

established as a statutory authority to ensure
C. 1, 2 and 3 sound development of export trade of India
through Quality Control and Inspection and
D. 2 and 3 only
for matters connected thereof. Consider the
following with reference to it.

22 Consider the following statements with 1. It is empowered to notify commodities

reference to Election symbols in India.
1. ‘Reserved symbols’ are meant for the
candidates set up by the recognised parties.
2. A registered-unrecognised party is allotted
an election symbol by the Election Commission
and does not have a right to select a symbol.
which will be subject to quality control and
inspection prior to export.
2. It establishes standards of quality for notified
commodities that will be subject to quality
control and inspection prior to export.
Which of the above is/are correct?

3. Every state party is allotted a symbol A. 1 only

exclusively reserved for its use in the state.
B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
C. Both 1 and 2
below.
D. None
A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3
25 Production of different flame colours of a
C. 2 only
Bunsen burner depend on
D. 1 and 3 only
1. Oxygen supply

2. Size of burner base

23 The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising was
3. Amount of fuel
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Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
28 With reference to the Purchasing
Managers’ Index (PMI), recently seen in news,
consider the following statements.
1. PMI is an indicator of business activity-both
in the manufacturing and services sectors.

2. It is a survey-based measure that asks

26 Algorithmic trading in financial markets
refers to
A. Any high frequency trading (HFT)
B. Automatic transaction orders generated
using mathematical models
C. A trade happening outside of the
conventional exchanges based on a pre-decided
future contract
D. Any trading that does not obey the laws of
spot trading
respondents about changes in their perception
of some key business variables from month
before.
3. PMI excludes import-export data to firm to
reflect domestic preferences of manager and
industrialists.
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 2 and 3
only

27 Tribal rights in India are granted and

protected by

1. Fundamental Rights 29 Consider the following diseases and

identify their correct carriers.
2. Forest Rights Act
1. Cholera: Virus
3. The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled
Areas) Act (PESA) 2. Typhoid: Bacteria

4. Fifth and Sixth Schedule of the 3. Chicken Pox: Protozoa

Constitution
4. Hepatitis B: Virus
Select the correct answer using the codes
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
below.
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 4 only C. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
30 Startupblink, recently seen in news, is a/an

A. Indian MNC that was declared a Unicorn

start-up by FICCI
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B. Global startup ecosystem map with several D. 1 and 4 only

registered start-ups and accelerators

C. Initiative of the Department of Industrial

33 When did the Indian National Congress
Promotion to establish quick single window
Working Committee adopt a resolution for the
mechanisms for start-up grievance redressal
abolition of landlordism?
D. Employment portal of start-ups in India to
A. 1885 with the constitution of INC
recruit talent from top Universities
B. In 1945, based on a resolution by the
Congress Working Committee
31 Consider the following statements.
C. Karachi Session, 1931
1. A site may be added to the List of World
D. The advent of Non-cooperation movement
Heritage in Danger if there are conditions that
threaten the characteristics for which the
landmark or area was inscribed on the World
Heritage List. 34 What is the technique of Electioneering,
that is sometimes resorted to by Pressure
2. There are no sites in India that have been groups?
identified as endangered sites by UNESCO.
A. Trying to persuade public officers to adopt
Which of the above is/are correct? policies that they think will prove most
beneficial to their interests
A. 1 only
B. Trying to place in public office persons who
B. 2 only
are favourably disposed towards their interests
C. Both 1 and 2

D. None
C. Trying to influence public opinion and
thereby gain an indirect influence over
government
32 Which of these are non-biodegradable
materials? D. Trying to abuse election machinery by
bribing political parties, affiliated organizations
1. Cotton cloth
and bureaucrats in hope of support for their
2. Ball-point pen refills propaganda

3. Glass objects

4. Silver Foil 35 Which of the following microorganisms can

cause diseases in plants?
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. 1. Protozoa

A. 1, 2 and 3 only 2. Bacteria

B. 2 and 3 only 3. Fungi

C. 2, 3 and 4 only 4. Viroids and Viruses

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5. Nematodes

Select the correct answer using the codes

below.
39 Magnesium deficiency in plants can cause
A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 2, 3 and 4 only C. 1, 4 and degradation of chlorophyll in old leaves. In what
5 only type of soil is Magnesium deficiency most
likely to occur due to leaching?
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
A. Red soil with high loam content

B. Strongly acidic, light and sandy soils

36 Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) covers
the water distribution and sharing rights of C. Clayey soil which has high mineral
adhesion
A. Ravi, Sutlej and Jhelum only
D. Any soil in areas of moderate rainfall
B. Indus, Chenab and Jhelum only

C. Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab and

Jhelum all 40 Coal Gas contains a variety of calorific gases
including
D. Indus, Beas, Ravi and Sutlej only
1. Hydrogen

2. Methane
37 NASA will send first-ever mission named as
InSight (Interior Exploration using Seismic 3. Nitrogen

Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport) 4. Carbon dioxide

dedicated to
Select the correct answer using the codes
A. Understanding the moons of Jupiter below.

B. Decoding the gas explosions on Saturn A. 2, 3 and 4 only

C. Studying exoplants and asteroids B. 1 and 4 only

D. Exploring the deep interior of Mars C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 1, 2 and 3 only

38 Usually about the size of a pea, this glad is

called the ‘master gland' of human body as it
41 Saubhagya Scheme, that was recently in
controls several of the other hormone glands;
news, intends to achieve
it is
A. Universal vaccination for all students in
Primary public schools

B. Universal household electrification in all

A. Hypothalamus B. Pituitary gland C. Thyroid parts of the country

D. Pineal body C. Smokeless chullhas in all rural areas by 2022

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D. A direct LPG pipeline distribution network in Select the correct answer using the codes
every panchayat area below.

A. 1, 2 and 4 only B. 1, 3 and 4 only C. 1, 2, 3

and 4

D. 2 and 3 only
42 A member of a House belonging to any
political party becomes disqualified for being a
member of the House if
45 Consider the following statements.
1. He is absent from the first meeting of the
1. The president cannot be sued during the
any new session of the house.
term of his office or thereafter, for any act
2. He has voluntarily given up the done by him in the exercise and performance
membership of his political party. of his official powers and duties.

3. A no-confidence motion is passed against the 2. No criminal proceedings can be started

individual member. against the president in respect of his personal
acts nor can he be arrested or imprisoned
Select the correct answer using the codes
during the term of his office or thereafter.
below.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 2 only
A. 1 only
D. 3 only
B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2
43 Down Syndrome is associated with
D. None
A. Intellectual and learning disabilities

B. Anti-biotic resistance
46 Recently, Krem Puri cave was discovered
C. Tissue loss
near Laitsohum village in Mawsynram area of
D. Mutations leading to tumour Meghalaya.

Why is the discovery important?

44 Under Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1. It is World’s longest limestone cave.

1958, all areas falling between Inner line and
2. It is located in Jaintia Hills, where no such
International Border of some states have been
caves were previously found.
declared as protected areas. The protected
areas currently include the states of 3. It hosts the fossils of some of the oldest
reptiles on earth.
1. Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes
2. Sikkim
below.
3. Meghalaya
A. 1 only
4. Nagaland
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B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 49 The Constitution has used various

expressions with regard to several classes of
D. 3 only
citizens. These include

1. Socially and educationally backward classes

47 With reference to Li-Ion battery, consider of citizens
the following statements comparing them to
2. Backward class of citizens
Lead Acid batteries.
3. Weaker sections of the people
1. It maintains constant voltage throughout the
entire discharge cycle, unlike Lead Acid 4. Socially and educationally backward classes
batteries.
Select the correct answer using the codes
2. It is usually heavier than Lead-acid batteries below.
of the same capacity.
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. It does not contain electrolyte, unlike lead
B. 2 and 4 only
acid batteries.
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 only

D. 1 and 3 only 50 With reference to the recently signed

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),
consider the following statements.
48 At present, the Eighth Schedule of the
1. It is proposed to include all the African
Constitution does NOT specify which of the
Union (AU) member countries as a part of the
following languages?
Free trade area.
1. Kashmiri
2. The signed AfCFTA agreement contains legal
2. Sanskrit framework for creating a single African
Currency Unit
3. Rajasthani
(ACU).
4. Odia
Which of the above is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. A. 1 only

A. 2 only B. 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only C. Both 1 and 2

C. 3 only D. None

D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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51 India is a member of which of the
following organizations?
1. International Energy Agency (IEA)
2. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
3. CERN
4. Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation
organization (APEC)
1. The INC, for the first time, at its Nagpur
Session in 1920, enunciated its policy towards
the peoples’
movement in the Princely States.
2. Post withdrawal of non-cooperation
movement, INC adopted the policy of total
non-interference in the political status of the
princely states.

Select the correct answer using the codes Which of the above is/are correct?
below.
A. 1 only
A. 2 and 4 only
B. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. None
D. 1, 3 and 4 only

54 A parliamentary committee means a

52 The National Institutional Ranking committee that
Framework (NIRF) outlines a methodology to
1. Is appointed or elected by the House or
rank institutions across the country. It includes
nominated by the Speaker / Chairman
which of the following parameters?
2. Presents its report to the House or to the
1. Research and Professional Practices
Speaker / Chairman
2. Global Expansion
3. Has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha
3. Graduation Outcomes / Rajya Sabha

4. Perception Select the correct answer using the codes

below.
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only

A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 1, 3 and 4 only C. 2, 3 and D. 1, 2 and 3

4 only

D. 1 2 and 4 only
53 Consider the following statements with
reference to Indian National Congress (INC)
towards princely states in British India.
55 In case of General elections, the Model
Code of Conduct for guidance of candidates and
political parties comes immediately into effect
after
A. Announcement of the schedule of elections

B. Dissolution of Lok Sabha

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C. Nomination filing of candidates has been 3. Educational Grants

over
Select the correct answer using the codes
D. The President orders for the same below.

A. 1 and 2 only

56 Deterioration of relations between which of B. 1, 2 and 3

these countries will have repercussions on the
C. 2 and 3 only
Walong tri-junction?
D. 1 only
A. India, Myanmar and Bangladesh

B. India, China and Pakistan

59 Which of the following characterize either
C. India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
of the subtypes of Kalamkari painting -
D. India, China and Myanmar Srikalahasti style and Machilipatnam style?

1. Hand-carved traditional blocks

57 With reference to the Eighth Schedule of 2. Intricate detailing painted by hands

the Constitution, consider the following
3. Drawing inspiration from the Hindu
statements.
mythology
1. The constitution recognizes only classical
4. Origin in temples
languages.
Select the correct answer using the codes
2. The constitution doesn’t recognize any tribal
below.
language.
A. 1 and 2 only
Which of the above is/are correct?
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
A. 1 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 2 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. Both 1 and 2

D. None
60 What are Moidams?

A. Most significant urban hub in all of

58 In order to realise the objectives of equality
Nagaland after Dimapur and Kohima and the
and justice as laid down in the Preamble, the
home of Ao
Constitution makes special provisions for
Naga
certain classes of people related to
B. Battleground of the Manikya Kings in the
1. Special Representation in Legislatures
past
2. Appointment of Commissions of
C. The Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty in
Investigation
Assam
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D. Traditional attire wore in the Tirap festival 63 Among the following political parties, the
in Arunachal Pradesh one that was established most recently is

A. Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)

61 The Gujral Doctrine is a milestone in India’s B. Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic
foreign policy. It advocates that Party (PDP) C. Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)

1. India should extend unilateral concessions D. Naga People’s Front (NPF)

to the smaller neighbours.

2. India should maintain courteous relations

64 The Biosphere Reserve that was established
with former colonial powers.
the most recently is
3. India should follow the policy of strategic
A. Panna Biosphere Reserve
alignment instead of non-alignment.
B. Panchmari Biosphere Reserve
4. India should not engage in a war with any
nation. C. Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
Select the correct answer using the codes D. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
below.

A. 1 and 2 only
65 Consider the following statements about In-
B. 1, 2 and 3 only vitro fertilization.
C. 1 only 1. It leads to irreversible genetic changes in the
embryo.
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
2. It is prohibited in India unless accompanied
by stringent regulation by district medical
62 Under the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar authorities.
Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)
Which of the above is/are correct?
1. Government is providing support grants for
A. 1 only
vocational training under RSETIs
B. 2 only
2. State governments are financially supported
to contribute fifty per cent of the C. Both 1 and 2
apprenticeship hiring cost of MSMEs
D. None
Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
66 Even though electromagnetism is far
B. 2 only stronger than gravitation, electrostatic
attraction is not relevant for large celestial
C. Both 1 and 2
bodies. Why?
D. None
1. Net electric charge of such bodies is zero.
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2. Electromagnetic force is a short-range force. A. 1 only

Which of the above is/are correct? B. 2 only

A. 1 only C. Both 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only D. None of the above

C. Both 1 and 2

D. None 69 Consider the following statements.

1. National parks and biosphere reserves are

presently constituted under Environment
67 The Returning Officer of a Parliamentary or
Protection Act,
assembly constituency is responsible for the
conduct of elections in the Parliamentary or 1986.
assembly constituency concerned. How is she
2. Forest Conservation Act, 1980, restricts and
appointed?
regulates the de-reservation of forests or use
A. The District Magistrate nominates from of forest land for non-forest purposes
amongst the officers of the Constituency in
Which of the above is/are correct?
consultation with the ECI
A. 1 only
B. The State Government appoints her from
amongst the polling officers within the B. 2 only
constituency in consultation with the ECI
C. Both 1 and 2
C. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) appoints
her based on the recommendation of the D. None
District

Magistrate 70 Which of the following problems that

D. The Election Commission of India (ECI) usually occur using water as a fire extinguisher
nominates or designates an officer of the are solved when using dry ice instead?
Government 1. Harm to electrical equipment nearby can be
in consultation with the State government avoided.

2. Fire situations caused due to oil spills that

68 Rhizobium that colonises legume plant’s
root nodules
1. Provides food to those symbiotic species
which cannot manufacture food
are aggravated due to water extinguishers can
be more tighcly controlled.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only

2. Grows by the technique of vegetative B. 2 only

propagation C. Both 1 and 2
Which of the above is/are correct? D. None
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A. 2 and 3 only

71 Which of the following can be a low-cost B. 1, 2 and 3 only

technique(s) to separate healthy seeds from
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
damaged seeds?
D. 1 and 4 only
A. Treating the seeds with starch

B. Floating seeds on water

74 The Brussels Conference held in the
C. Checking whether the seed has sharp ends
interwar period was found
D. All of the above
A. Against Imperialism and for National
Independence

72 Consider the following statements. South
Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation
(SASEC)
1. was established in SAARC meeting of 2016
2. is supported by the Asian Development
Bank
B. To settle economic claims of war damages
and war crimes in British colonies
C. To establish the British Commonwealth
D. Against capitalism and mass production
that exploited labour

3. includes Afghanistan, Maldives and Pakistan

75 Consider the following hormones in the
as member countries
body and their functions.
Select the correct answer using the codes
1. Adrenaline: Helps the body to adjust to
below.
stress when one is very angry
A. 1 only
2. Insulin: Helps keeps blood sugar level even
B. 2 only
3. Thyroxine: Digestion, heart and muscle
C. 1 and 3 only function

D. 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the codes

below.

A. 1 and 2 only
73 India primarily imports LNG from which of
these countries? B. 2 and 3 only

1. USA C. 1 and 3 only

2. Mongolia D. 1, 2 and 3

3. Qatar

4. Australia 76 A party is recognised as a national party only

if any of the following conditions is fulfilled
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
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A. If it is recognised as a state party at least in C. 1, 2 and 3 only

the majority of states
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
B. If it has at least ten per cent seats in Lok
Sabha or Rajya Sabha
79 With reference to the “Motion of Thanks”
C. If it is declared so based on an independent
addressed by the President, consider the
assessment by the ECI
following statements.
D. None of the above is correct
1. The first session after each general election
and the first session of every fiscal year is
addressed by the president.
77 The Governor cannot make an ordinance
without the instructions from the President in 2. The motion needs to be passed in Lok Sabha
which of the following cases? only.

1. If the subject of ordinance falls in the Which of the above is/are correct?
concurrent list
A. 1 only
2. If the same act of the state legislature
B. 2 only
would have been invalid without receiving the
President’s assent C. Both 1 and 2
Which of the above is/are correct? D. None
A. 1 only

B. 2 only 80 What is/are the difference(s) between

thermosetting and thermoplastic?
C. Both 1 and 2
1. Thermoset plastics can be remelted back
D. None
into a liquid, whereas thermoplastics always
remain in a permanent solid state.

78 Consider the following about Protozoa. 2. Thermoset plastics usually have better
mechanical properties and chemical resistance
1. They can be either free-living or parasitic.
than
2. They are not found in moist environments.
Thermoplastics.
3. Their size spans from a minimum of 1
Which of the above is/are correct?
micrometer to a maximum of 1 millimetre.
A. 1 only
4. They lack mobility.
B. 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. C. Both 1 and 2

A. 1 and 4 only D. None

B. 2 and 3 only
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81 Ministry of Tourism in close collaboration
with Ministry of Culture and Archaeological
Survey of India (ASI) had launched Adopt a
Heritage Project. The heritage sites and
monuments enlisted under this project are
categorized into different colours on the basis
of
A. Historical importance
B. Tourist footfall and visibility
C. Geographical proximity with green cover
D. Recognition by UNESCO World Heritage
Committee
82 What was the reason for introducing the
Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Scheme in
India?
1. Improving ease of doing business in India
2. To provide certainty to taxpayers in domain
of transfer pricing
3. Monitoring Global price fluctuations in
advance to take immediate corrective action
4. Coordinate Quantitative Easing (QE) policies
across Central Banks of G-20 countries
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 2 and 4
only
83 Large scale deforestation in a forest can
cause fertility of soil to decline. Why?
1. Soil can be leached easily due to heavy
rain
2. Microbial activity in soil increases
significantly
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3. Nutrient content of the soil changes.
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 only
84 With reference to Carbonization, consider
the following statements.
1. It involves pyrolysis of organic carbon to
produce coal.
2. A major advantage of industrial
carbonization is that no carbon monoxide
emissions are involved.
3. Wood does not undergo carbonization.
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
85 The Election Commission of India (ECI)
compiles the complete list of members who are
elected in General elections. After the elections
are complete, who issues the notification for
the due constitution of the Lok Sabha?
A. President of India
B. Former Council of Ministers
C. Election Commission of India (ECI)
D. Leader of the majority party/coalition
86 What is Point Nemo, which was recently
seen in news?
A. It is an Arctic space observatory.
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B. It is a launchpad used by most global space Select the correct answer using the codes
agencies. below.

C. It is the location in the ocean that is A. 1 and 3 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 1, 2 and 3
farthest from land.
D. 2 only
D. It is the orbital centre of the International
Space Station (ISS).
89 Consider the following about chromosomes
in the human body.
87 NASA has successfully conducted Advanced
1. They are found in the nucleus of cells.
Supersonic Parachute Inflation Research
Experiment 2. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly
coiled many times around proteins.
(ASPIRE) to test supersonic parachute that will
help its 3. Chromosomes are the most clearly visible
element of a cell.
1. Space exploration missions to land on Mars
Select the correct answer using the codes
2. Arctic observatory to ensure year round
below.
supplies
A. 1 and 2 only
3. Remote Internet Penetration Programme
(RIPP) B. 1 only
Select the correct answer using the codes C. 2 and 3 only
below.
D. 1, 2 and 3
A. 2 and 3 only

B. 1 only
90 The proposal of the Cripps mission was that
C. 1 and 2 only
1. An Indian Union with a dominion status
D. None of the above would be set up and it would be free to
decide its relations with the Commonwealth.

2. After the end of the First World War, a

88 Consider the following with reference to
constituent assembly would be convened to
events that transpired by the end of 1930s.
frame a new
1. The congress ministries resigned in several
constitution.
provinces in 1939.
3. Any province not willing to join the Indian
2. The British government dragged India in the
Union could have a separate constitution and
Second World War without the consent of
form a separate Union.
Indians.
Which of the above is/are correct?
3. There was a major split in the Indian
National Congress in 1938 for following the A. 1 only
policy of mendicancy.
B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
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93 Why was the Communal Award of 1932

severely opposed by the leaders of the
91 The Indian National Army (INA) agitation
national freedom struggle?
1945 was against the
1. The Award allotted to each minority a
1. Killing of large number of Indian soldiers
number of seats in the legislatures to be
employed by the British in the WW-II
elected on the basis of a separate electorate.
2. Repatriation of Indian currency for funding
2. The Award declared the Depressed Classes
British army abroad
to be a minority community.
3. Indian National Army (INA) trials who were
Which of the above is/are correct?
captured by the British
A. 1 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
below. B. 2 only

A. 1 only C. Both 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3 only D. None

C. 3 only

D. 1 and 2 only 94 Panchsheel implies the five principles of

conduct in international relations. Which of the
following is
92 The Indian National Congress (INC) adopted
NOT a part of Panchsheel?
the Karachi resolution on Fundamental Rights
and 1. Non-interference in each other’s internal
affairs
Economic Policy. Which of the following were
its constituents? 2. Settlement of boundary disputes in view of
historical precedents
1. Elections on the basis of Universal Adult
Franchise 3. Non-aggression

2. No interference by government in economic 4. Peaceful co-existence

activities
Select the correct answer using the codes
3. Free and compulsory primary education. below.

Select the correct answer using the codes A. 1 and 3 only

below.
B. 2 only
A. 1 only
C. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only

D. 2 and 3 only
95 Pabna agrarian leagues was established in
East Bengal in 1873 to
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A. Resist against Zamindar’s efforts to charge D. 1 only

high rents and evict tenants

B. Reacquire the agricultural lands lawfully

98 Consider the following statements.
possessed by the local British residents
1. Biochar reduces the soil fertility of acidic
C. Remove encroachments on forests, rivers
soils.
and land by dikus
2. Biochar provide protection against some
D. Peacefully appeal to the government for
soil-borne diseases.
abolishing farmer income tax
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
96 Which of the following are types of Fungi?
A. 1 only
1. Paramecium
B. 2 only
2. Spirogyra
C. Both 1 and 2
3. Aspergillus
D. None of the above
4. Penicillium

Select the correct answer using the codes

99 Consider the following statements.
below.
1. The presiding officer can take up a
A. 1 and 2 only
defection case suo moto.
B. 3 and 4 only
2. The presiding officer of a House is
C. 1, 2 and 3 only empowered to make rules to give effect to the
provisions of the
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.

Which of the above is/are correct?

97 The constitution does NOT define which of
the following categories of persons? A. 1 only

1. Anglo-Indians B. 2 only

2. Backward Classes C. Both 1 and 2

3. Scheduled Tribes D. None

Select the correct answer using the codes

below.
100 In India, majority of growing stock of
A. 1 and 2 only Bamboo is in the

B. 2 only A. North-eastern region

C. 1 and 3 only B. Central India C. Western India D. Southern

India