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SECTION l
This section consists of 32 questions. A correct answer will earn Lma_rk
and an un-attempted question will not earn any mark. 1 I 3 mark. wilt be
deducted for a wrong answer.
1. A major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the
(A) existence of sharp economic differences between social classes.
(B) defeat of Germany in the Russian campaign.
(C) marriage of Czar Nicholas II to a Germa!l princess.
(D) appeal of Marxism to the Russian nobility.
2. Which factor was responsible for the British confiscation of opium
produced in Central India and Rajasthan ?
(A) Many cultivators sold off their crop to local traders.
(B) Opium produced was of inferior quality.
(C) To retain British government's monopoly rig1lts in opium trading.
(D) Peasants refused to sell opium even after taking advances.
3. Cricket in colonial India was organised on the principle of
(A) religion.
(C) region.
4. What did the 'domino theory' state?
(B) race and religion.
(D) nationalloyalties.
(A) Use of nuclear weapons in one country would lead to use in
(B) If one country fell to Communism, others nearby would soon
follow.
(C) If --the economy of one Asian country fell, others nearby would
soon follow.
(D) The United States should increase defence spending to cripple the
Soviet economy.
5. Which is not a characteristic feature of a city ?
(A) Hub of political and economic activities
(B) Centre of Trade and Industry
(C) Centre of intellectual activities
(D) Homogeneous population
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6. What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 ?
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(A) To popularize vernacular press.
(B) To supervise press.
(C) To clamp down and censor native press.
(D) To encourage authors writing in Indian languages.
7. Which of the following was not a feature of blandongdiensten
system?
(A) Right 'to cultivate forest land
(B) Free labour and buffaloes for cutting forests .
(C) Rent exemption
(D) Free labour for transportation
8. While writing, what sort of book did Samuel Ric_hardson conceive 9f for
his 'Pamela' ?
(A) . A history of everyday life
(B) A book of letters between two lovers
.(C) An instructional manual for manners.
(D) A chapbook
9. Which one of the following is not done by the Constitution ?
(A) It specifies how the government will be constituted.
(B) It generates a degree of trust and coordination that is necessary
for different kinds of people Lu llve together.
(C) It lays no limit on the powers of the government.
(D) It expresses the aspirations of the people for creating a good
society.
10. Choose the statement which is true about power sharing in modern
democracies.
(A) Power is shared by all the members of the ruling party.
(B) Power is not shared among different levels of a government.
(C) Power is shared among different organs of a government.
(D) Power is shared only among those social groups which are
represented in the government.
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11. Which one of the following statements is not true in the -context of
India being a secular state ?
(A) There is no official religion for the Indian State.
(B) The Constitution does not allow the state to ensure equality
within religious communities.
(C) The Constitution does not allow discrimination on the basis of
religion.
(D) The Constitution provides freedom to all individuals to follow any
religion of his/her choice.
12. Democracy does not ensure
(A) equality before the law of the State.
(B) equal income to all citizens.
(C) equality of opportunities to all citizens.
(D) equal political rights to all citizens.
13. Which one of the following is not a guiding value of Indian
Constitution ?
(A) Secularism (B) Socialism
(C) Sovereignty (D) Non-alignment
14. Which one of the following is a major step towards decentrali?;ation ?
(A) Reservation of seats for women.
(B) Constitution was amended to hold regular elections to local
government bodies.
(C) Reservation of seats .for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
(D) Creation of State Election Commission to conduct elections.
15. Democracy remains democracy only as long as every citizen has a
chance of being
(A) a part of majority at some point of time.
(B) undemocratic at some point of time.
(C) a member of the permanent executive at some point of time.
(D) dictatorial at some point of time.
16. Which challenge from amongst the following would be the first to be
faced by Myanmar; if it opts for democracy in the near future ?
(A) Challenge of foundation of democracy
(B) Challenge of deepening of democracy
(C) Challenge of expansion of.democracy
(D) Challenge of poverty and illiteracy
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17. Identify the group of states which has neither international boundaries
nor coastlines.
(A) Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha
(B) Haryana, Bihar and Rajasthan
(C) Haryana, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
(D) Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Meghalaya
18. India lies approximately between 68 E and 98 E longitudes. Suppose
the Sun rises at 4 A.M. at the easternmost horizon of the country,
what time will the Sun rise at the place which lies at 83 E ?
(A) 6 A.M. (B) 5 A.M.
(C)' 4 : 30 A.M. (D) 5 : 30 A.M,
19. Which one of the
right bank?
foilowing tributaries meets the Ganga nver on its
(A) Yamuna
. (C) Gandak
(B) Ghaghara
(D) Kosi
20. Which . one of the following is a feature of tropical d ~ i d u o u s forests of
India ?'
(A) Rosewood, rubber and cinchona are the commerci'ally important
trees of these forests.
(B). They are most widespread forests.
(C) They are found in areas of heavy rainfall.
(D) Rhinoceros is a famous wild animal of these forests.
21. Study the following diagram and answer the question that follows :
India's Fuel Share of Energy Consumption, 2001(Btu)
Coal
509%
Petroleum
344%
Natural Gas
65%
Geothermal, Hydro 63%
Nuclear
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What is the share of non-conventional sources in the total fuel share of_
energy consumption in the country ?
(A) 509%
(C) 82%
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(B) 853%
(D) 19%
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FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATES ONLY
Which source of energy forms a small but important source of energy
in India today ?
(A) Wind Energy (B) Geothermal Energy
(C) Solar Energy (D) Tidal Energy
22. If you are travelling along India's coastline from Gujarat to Odisha, in
which order will you approach the sea ports ?
(A) Kandla, Kochi, Vishakhapatnam, Paradip
(B) Kochi, Kandla, Paradip, Vishakhapatnam
(C) Kandla, Paradip, Vishakhapatnam, Kochi
(D) Paradip, Vishakhapatnam, Kandla, Kochi
23. Study the following diagram and identify the places where other ox-bow
lakes will form :
(A) 2, 4 (B) 1, 3
(C) 1, 4 (D) 2, 3
FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATES ONLY
A feature formed in thP. middle course of Ganga Plain is called :
(A) Terrace
(C) Delta
(B) Ox-bow Lake
(D) Waterfall
24. The fall in growth rate does not really ensure lhe decline in population in
India, as the population replacement rate is still high in states with large
population. What is the best approach to ensure a reasonable
replacement rate in future ?
(A) Scholarships for girls, employment and training for girls.
(B) More primary health centres and mid-day meals.
(C) Education for ~ and higher marriage age for girls.
(D) More reservation of seats for women in local government bodies.
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25. Why is it necessary to increase the expenditure on education ?
(A) Government has enormous money to spend.
(B) To help people running educational institutions earn better.
(C) To make people a productive asset for the nation.
(D) To employ more people in educational institutions.
26. What aspects are generally considered while fixing the poverty line ?
(A) Minimum level of food requirement
(B) Fulfilment of basic needs
(C) Minimum requirement of clothing
(D) Adequate housing
27. What does it imply if the Per Capita Income of two countries is
identical?
(A) Population of the countries is the same
(B) Ratio of Population to GDP is the same
(C) . Ratio of GDPs of the countries is the same
(D) Ratio of GDP to Population is the same
28. Which of the following documents are an essential requirement for
getting a housing loan for construction ?
(A) Land ownership papers
(B) Proof of educational degree
(C) Undertaking by a guarantor
(D) Proof of income
29. Which of the following has enabled the consumers to represent in the
consumer courts ?
(A) Right to Choose
(B) Consumer Protection Act
(C) Right to Consumer Education
(D) Right to Information
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30. There are two statements, one as Assertion (A) and other labelled
as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Most cultivable lands in India are already put into
use.
Reason (R) : Farmers have constraints to expand the area under
cul ti va tion.
(A) (R) is true but (A) is not true.
(Bj (A) is true but (R) is not true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (A) is the appropriate reason for
(R).
"(D) Both (A) and (R) are true but (A) is not the appropriate reason
for (R).
31. The following three farms produced sugarcane on 4 acres of land each ..
Which of the following worked under disguised unemployment ?
Farm Production (in tonnes) Number ofworkers
Farm A
FarmB
FarmC
(A) Farm B and C
(B) Farm A and B
(C) Farm A and C
(D) Farm A, Band C
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32 .. Which one of the following will not be a consequence, if literacy levels in
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the co'untry are improved?
(A) Participation of in the workforce will increase.
(B) Birth rate will increa,se.
(C) Infant Mortality Rate will decrease.
(D) Life expectancy rate will rise.
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SECTION II
This section contains 16 questions. A correct answer will earn 2 marks
and an un-attempted question will not earn any mark. 2 I 3 mark will be
deducted for a wrong answer.
33. Read both the statements and find the most appropriate reason for
these developments :
I. Like the Maasais, other pastoral groups were also forced to live
within the confines of special reserves. The boundaries of these
reserves became the limits within which they could now move.
II. In 1871, the colonial government in India passed the Criminal
Tribes Act. Once this Act came into force, these communities were
expected to live only in notified village settlements: .
(A) The colonial powers encouraged local peasant communities to
expand cultivation.
(B) They wanted pastoralists now to enter the reserves; they could
hunt animals and graze their herds in these areas.
(C) They wanted the pastoralists should remain in an area where
forage was available.
(D) The colonial officials were suspicious of nomadic people.
34. In 1805, a British official, Benjamin Heyne, listed the manufactures of
Bangalore which included the following :
Women's cloth of different musters and names
Coarse chintz
Muslin
Silk cloth
Of this list, which kind of cloth would have definitely fallen out of use iri
the early 1900s and why ?
(A) Of the given list Chintz cloth would have definitely fallen out of
use because they were only for export as they were very popular
in England.
(B) Of the given list, silk cloth would have definitely fallen out of use
because of the patriotic zeal that was aroused in the people due
to the Swadeshi movement in 1905.
(C) Of the given list, muslin would have definitely fallen out of use
because during Swadeshi movement, Dacca was in a state of
turmoil in 1905.
(D) Lord Curzon decided to partition Bengal, and thi& gave birth to a
nationalist sentiment that urged people to boycott British goods.
Women w ~ then encouraged. to use homespun cloth especially
silks.
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I .
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.
.
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(B) Tf{ cnr m
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cnr fCfi<:rr
CfiT 11{ 5llctitR!d
fcfi<:rr I
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35. There are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other
labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A)
There was a countrywide agitation against Simon
Commission.
Reason (R) :
The Simon Commission did not have a single Indian
member.
Select the correct option :
(A) (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(B) (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
36. Which two statements bring out the spirit of Jane Austen's novel,
'Pride and Prejudice' ?
I. Dominated by . customs, manners, conventional behaviour and
habits of a particular class.
II. Transcends sentiments into myth-making.
III. A female quest for individualization.
IV. Often concerned with courtship and marriage.
(A) II and IV
(C) I and IV
(B) III and IV
(D) II and III
37. Choose the two statements from the following that describe the true
condition in South Africa before the acceptance of democratic
constitution :
I. Apartheid system unique to South Africa was prevalent.
II. All the Whites did not have voting rights.
III. Nelson Mandela spent about 2 years ofhis life in prison.
IV. Non-whites were forbidden from living in White areas.
(A) II and IV
(C) III and IV
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(B) II and III
(D) I and IV
35. -ey q;2f.1 . t CfiT (A) q;r -;w:r R<:rf 7fliT 3fh: (R) 7fliT
I
(A):
rrt (R) :

# 'lR # I
# -;r@ i
(A) (A) 3fh: (R) (R), (A) q;r -;r@ I
(B) (A) afu: (R) 3fh: (R), (A) q;r I
(C) (A) (R) TIWf I
(D) (A) TIWf (R) I
36. "Cflf.:r--B -ey qj2f.1 li:s CfiT CXfni
?
I. q7f q(AHillct 3fh: "B I
II. cqrq;:rran m?.fcfiT # I
(A) II afu: IV
(C) I 3fh: IV
(B) III afu: IV
(D) II afu: III
37. # -B -ey CfiT it ct>1 it
Chl Gm Cf)f quf-;, :
I. # Chl OlfCWIT I
II. -CflT cftG q;r I
III. CfiT altA B'fl111 2 CfEf # fiirnR I
Iv.
(A)
(C)
II afu: IV
III afu: IV
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(B) II 3fu: III
(D) I afu: IV
38. In which two of the following fields have democracies not been very
successful ?
I. Eliminating the economic inequalities.
II. Holding regular elections.
III. Ensuring freedom to its citizens.
IV. Fulfilling the demands of the people.
(A) I and IV
(C) II and III
(B) II and IV
(D) III and IV
39. Choose from the following, the necessary two conditions for a
democratic election :
I. There should be universal adult franchise.
II. Only educated people should have the right to vote.
III. Only national political parties should be allowed to contest.
IV. Elections should be held regularly as per laid norms.
(A) I and III
(C) I and II
(B) I and IV
(D) II and Ill
40. vVhich twu uf the fulluwing factors ar e helping to break down the old
notion of Caste Hierarchy in India ?
I. Large scale urbanisation and migration of rural population to
urban areas.
II Strict rules and regulations regarding the working population.
III. Weakening of the position of landlords in the villages.
IV. Positive role of political parties.
(A) II and IV
(C) I and III
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(B) I and IV
(D) II and III
38. fct";r ?J pJ-5IT m ?
I. aw JOJH ctl fi:R:RT 1
II. f<i ll fit<1 CWJ:RT I
III. 'i I II Rci'i fum: 'ECl ct 5I ctl 'tlf'i il d q)8T I
IV.
I
(A) I am IV (B) II am IV
(C) II am III (D) III am IV
39. C11CflC1iG!ctJ fum: ?J wffi "B :
I. >R% a;cw:n l1(f q;r m 1
IL m m 1
III. m uftll" -zyff m ct -m 1
IV. f.:rffiRr -B Hll'"llj)BI\ I
(A) I am III (B) I am IV
(C) I am II (D) II am III
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.
JOJG;G;lJI{ ?
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II. \Jl'ifi&ll fum: am I
III. 7lTClT # ct >rfu1m I
IV. U\Jl<ilf<'ICfl -zyff ct BChl<l<"'"lCh I
(A) II am IV
(C) I am III
(B) I afu: IV
(D) II am III
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41. Which two reasons are responsible for decline of per capita water
availability in India ?
I. Large and population
II. Unequal access to water
III. Mismanagement
IV. Bad quality of water
(A) III and IV (B) II and III
(C)
I and II (D) I and IV
42. Which two stations have more rain in June than in July ?
(A) J aipur and Lucknow
(B) Shillong and Jaipur
(C) Thiruvananthapuram and Shillong
(D) Thiruvananthapuram and Lucknow
43. What is the process by which the following feature was formed ?
Three parallel ranges, high snow covered peaks, deep valleys with
swift flowing long rivers that originate from glaciers.
(A) Divergence of plates
(B) Convergence of plates
(C) Transform movement of plates
(D) Volcanic activity with collision of plates
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I.
am \ifHi&n
II. ctt m:rnH
III.

.
IV.
ctt :rmrr
(A) III afu IV (B) II afu: III
(C) I am II (D) I am IV
(B) fuffi1T afu ..
(C) am fuffi7T
<ft;r Wl"RR fu'11R4l
I
(A) CfiT a:mm:
(B) CfiT
(C) cn1 'Tfu
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44. Four National Parks are marked as I, II, III and IV on the map of
India given below. Identify the location of Kanha and Kaziranga
National Parks respectively.
____::";-' _, ... _-T-... -.:;...."'--:;'"'::.._' -
16
12
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..
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,..
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,.
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(A) I and II
(C) I and III
(B) III and IV
(D) II and IV
FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATES ONLY
Which of the following are the leading producer states in copper and
bauxite respectively ?
(A) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh and Odisha
(C) Odisha and Gujarat
(D) Odisha and Madhya
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44. 'l1mf it; 1R -:qp: ctt I, II, III -q IV
I" am Cfll)l"ll;(l II ";fllT "Ufm cnl Wlfu CfiT 4Qi!lf.W: I
64" 68" n 16" ao 84" u s1 96" 1oo
..
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12
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(A) I am II
(C) I am III
,..
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16"
, .

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... ... , . ,..
(B) III am IV
(D) II 3:ffi IV
Cifuatlftffi
it; 3lWlit ?
(A) 3:ffi lOfUr
(B)
(C) 3:ffi :pRRl
<D) aTifuw am
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45. What could be the two most appropriate reasons for expansion of
irrigation in 1970s in India ?
I. Government built many dams and canals.
II. Farmers began to use tube-wells to irrigate their lands.
III. Rainfall was more during those years.
IV. Farmers were supplied with free electricity and diesel by the
government.
(A) I and II
(C) III and IV
(B) II and III
(D) IV and I
46. . For which two of the following purposes, is the loan provided to the
poor by the Self Help Groups ?
I. For releasing the mortgaged land.
II. For children's marriage.
III. For meeting working capital needs.
IV. For children's education.
(A) I and III
(C) II and III
(B) I and IV
(D) III and IV
47. Identify the correct statement/statements from the following :
48.
I. The number of persons living below poverty line has declined
substantially over the last six decades in India.
II. The proportion of persons living below poverty line has declined
substantially.
(A) Both I and II are correct
(C) Only I is correct
Match the following :
1. Gold
2. Honey
3. Pressure cooker
4.
(A)
(C)
Cold drinks
1-b 2-c 3-a 4-d
' ' '
1-a 2-c 3-b 4-d
' ' '
(B) Only II is correct
(D) Both I and II are not correct
a. lSI
b. Hallmark
c .. Agmark
d. FPO
(B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
(D) 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
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45. 'qffif # 1970 # fcffim fuQ: -GT CflRUT
?
r.
II. 3i1Fft ctl ft;rQ: fcfim;:ff ctr. m I
III. # CfiiT 2ft I
IV. fcfiBT;:IT cit # Wn I
(A) II
(C). IV
(B). II am III
(D) IV am I
46. fcA -GT furQ:, mu >RR

I. 1lw:IT cit fuQ: I
II. ft;rQ: I
III. cwhfl (1 ctl Cfi8 ft;rQ: I
IV. ctl fuQ: I
(A) III
(C). III
(B) IV
(D) IV
47: Rklf(1fui<:1 # cit :
48.
I. 'qffif # fcl;lrn W: # Rm ctt -wt qffi ctt
C:fiTth1 I
II. 'Rm ctl "Wt qffi ctr C:fiTth1 W I
_.s_ -7t:n ;:rt
(A) T dW II "'' " \!1 '-'lQI t> (B) II '<:1{>1 Q
(C) I (D) I II ?J;li m :Tffil
:
1.
2.

3.

4. itll'
(A) 1-b 2-c 3-a 4-d
' . ' '
(C) 1-a 2-c 3-b 4-d
' ' '
a.
b.

d.
(B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
(D) 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
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SECTION III
This section contains 12 questions. A correct answer will earn 3 marks
and an un-attempted question will not earn any mark. 1 rriark will be
deducted for a wrong answer.
49. Which of the following were the outcomes of the Treaty of Vienna of
1815?
I. The restoration to power of many of the dynasties deposed by the
French Revolution and by Napoleon.
II. A series of states were set up on the boundaries of France.
III. Russia was given some part of Poland.
IV. The recognition of the right of the people to choose whom they
would accept as their lawful ruler.
(A) I and III (B) I, II and III
(C) II, III and IV (D) I, III and IV
50. Which three of the following basic rights formed part of "Declaration of
the Rights of Women and Citizens" set forth -by Olympia de Gouges ?
I. Woman is born free and remains equal to man in rights.
II. The goal of all political is the preservation of the
natural rights of woman and man.
'III. All female and male c1tizens are not- equally entitled to all
honours and public employment.
IV. No woman is an exception; she is accused, arrested, and detained
in cases determined by law. Women, like men, obey this rigorous
law.
(A) I, II and IV (B) I, III and N
(C) I, II and III (D) II, III and N
51. Choose the correct sequence which shows the progress of
industrialization in England :
I. John Kay the flying shuttle.
II. Richard Arkwright's cotton mill.
III.
IV.
(A)
(C)
Stephenson designed his first locomotive.
James Watt's steam engine.
II, III, IV, I -
I, IV, II, III
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(B) I, II, III, N
(D) I, II, N, III

ff{ ?ffUS if 12 w;:r I 'fl@ it rfR. 3fcn fifWt 3fk 3fjfffi:ff w;:r it it{ 3fcn
;rtf fi:rWrr I .TTrnr dtP: it fc;rr!: 1 3fcn e[2T Wrr I

I.
II.
rn 1Tl!: cit :rr: mn mtfi 1
>!i'ffi Chl 'ffim3lf 'R 7ll!: I
III. . cnT 9 cqyrr fu::rr I
IV. it cit ctt rn -a; 3ltHt cnr
(A)
(C)

III
II, IV
(B) I, II III
(D) I, IV
50. fr11<1fclfuH1 # C!: l[lf ctt '1111Rti'i it
it cnT ?
1.
II. wit \l\l11lR1c=t cnr it cit
cwrr 1
III. wit wit Uwm: it m it
1
Iv. '4t ;ffiT Cffl 31Wm
rRlRll< Chl I Chl (fW, '4f m
C1iYf1 cnr ctt 1
(A) I, II
(C) I, II III
(B) I, III IV
(D) II, III 3ffi IV
51. # 3Uwrlc=t WTfu Cfffi
I "\l1H it cnr M 1
II ft:T.rt cnT <'hR'!91'11 I
III 'W1T ctich14lfc:!Cl trR" I
IV -Jl JOfl Cl 12 cnr 'l1ftr- I
(A) II, III, IV, I
(C) I, IV, II, III
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(B) I, II, III, IV
(D) I, II, IV, III
52. Consider the following statements and identify the three which are
true for pressure groups :
I. Pressure groups work for the welfare of the people at large.
,
II. Pressure groups are organizations formed when people of common
interest, occupation or aspiration come together to achieve a
common goal.
III. Pressure groups try to influence the policies of government.
IV. Pressure groups do not contest elections to gain power.
(A) I, II and IV
(C) III, IV and I
(B) I, II and III
(D) II, III and IV
53. Which of the following rights are guaranteed to citizens by the
Constitution of South Mrica ?
I. Right to privacy.
II. Right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or
well-being.
III. Right to support the apartheid.
IV. Right to have access to adequate housing.
(A) I, II, III and IV
(C) I, II and IV
(B) II and III
(D) I, II and Ill
54. Consider the following statements and choose the three which are true
for Judiciary in India :
I. Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in India.
II. Supreme Court controls the judicial administration m the
country.
III. Supreme Court makes laws on the advice of the Parliament.
IV. Supreme Court is not under the control of legislature or
executive.
(A) I, III and IV
(C) I, II and IV
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(B) II, III and IV
(D) I, II and III
52. cn2Ri 1R am <lR it fcrsr:r if
.
1. mBP1 it it CfiTl1 c:nm i 1
II. Wr&f M i, \jfaf m &lC!*illl <:fT CfR9"
1
III. mcnrU >J'IiTfcm CfiB cnl CfiTfmr i I
IV. I
(A) I, II am IV
(C) III, IV am I
(B) I, II 3ffi: III
(D) II, III am IV
53. it <illiRchi CfiT if it fctn cn1 "l1TW ca
f?
I. CfiT
II. CllctlcHOI CfiT it m I.
III. cn1 ;ftfu cnT CfiT I
IV 3Wm1 cn1 CfiT I
(A) I, II, III 3ffi: IV
(C) I, II am IV
(B) II 3ffi: III
(D) I, II 3ffi: III
54. Rk1181tict cn2RT 1R 3ft\ <Wr CfiT 'l1m1 if it
fcrsr:r if i :
1. lllll(1ll 'l1mf if am CfiT lllll(1ll 1
II. Jill I (?Ill if WRR cnT f.:rffiRr Cfi\c1l I
III. Jill I (?Ill cnl 1R CfiTTf (if.1Tffi I
IV. lllll(1ll 'liT it f.:rtruT if I
(A) I, III am IV
(C) I, II am IV
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(B) II, III 3ffi: IV .
(D) I, II 3ffi: III
55. What are the positive outcomes of migration both from rural areas to
urban and between urban areas ?
I. More cash circulation in rural areas.
II. Higher skills among the urban migrants.
III. Increase in urban population.
IV. Better housing conditions in rural areas.
(A) I, II and IV
(C) II, III and IV
(B) I, II and III
(D) I, III and IV
56. Study the facts about the climate of India given below :
I. The differential heating and cooling system of land and water.
II. The arrival of Western disturbances in Northern India in wtter.
III. The shift of the position of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
(ITCZ).
IV. Origin of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal.
V. The Tibetan plateau gets intensely heated.
Which of the facts given above are related to the mechanism of
monsoons ?
(A) I, II and III
(C) II, III and V
(B) I, III and V
(D) III, IV and V
57. What are the main considerations for setting up a cement factory in
India?
I. Access to the raw materials like gypsum, limestone, and sand:
II. Location near urban areas where there is demand for cement.
III. Access to ports so that cement can be exported.
IV. Availability of cheap and good transport.
(A) I, II and IV
(C) II, III and IV
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(B) I, II and III
(D) I, III and IV
55. 'B Wffi1 WIT Wffi1 ftCfil\k"'"ICfi
?
I. I
II. >lqlfwi'i 1
III. \:iHB&ll I
IV.

(A) I, II am IV (B) I, II am III
(C) II, III am IV (D) I, III am IV
56. 'l1rof ctt fcr:Tcr qjf :
1.. 1
II. if 'l1rof m-m qjT 3WJlf.1 I
. III. 3:.ffi: 3 ru I CfiRcii 3lNm ctt qjT f{ f!Cfi'i I I
IV. ctt if =cg:fiqlnl ctt I
v. qjf "Cj(ffi 1ll:f m 1
"31CR A -B ctt -B ?
(A) I, II aih Til
(C) II, III am V
(B) I, III am V
(D) III, IV afu: V
57. 'l1rof qjf CfiiH9 HI WTR ft;m: emiT "CfiT m-m ?
1. qjf am GlR1 1m1 ctt 1
II. f.:rcg ctt "*r mffi I
III. m -B RCficodl, -B qjf f.rmr m I
IV. am qf<qt?'i ctl I
(A) I, II am IV
(C) II, III am IV
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(B) I, II am III
(D) I, III am IV
58. Study the two diagrams given below which show the employment
shares of three sectors in India. Choose the appropriate option based
on the four statements given below :
Employment in Industry, 1972..., 73 (in%)
1972-73
Services,
15%
1972-73
Manufacturing
Industry, 11%
1972-73
Agriculture,
74%
D Agriculture
[J] Industry
Service
Employment in Industry;2009- 2010 (in%)
2009-2010
Services,
25%
. 2009- 2010
Manufacturing
Industry, 22%
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Agriculture
!II]
Industry

Service
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58.
I 'qR CR fcfcfic;:q :
1972-73
1972-73
m, 11%
Wmt,
15%
2008-2010
Wmt,
25%
2009-2010
fqf.14TUI m, 22%
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53%
35
I. The proportion of workers em l o y ~ d in Service sector has declined
over the years.
II. The employment share of Agriculture sector has not increased
over the period 1972-73 to 2009-2010.
III. The Service seCtor performed much better than ~ l other sectors.
IV. The Manufacturing sector has increased its share of employment
over the years.
(A) II and IV
(C) II and III
(B) I, If and IV
(D) II, III and IV
FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATES ONLY
Read the following table and choose the appropriate answer.
Sectoral Employment in Percentage
Sectors 1972-73 2009 -2010
Agriculture 74 53
Industry 11 22
Services 15 25
I. The Service sector performed much better than all other sectors.
II. The employment share of Agriculture sector has not increased
over the period 1972 - 73 to 2009 - 2010.
III. The proportion of workers employed in Service sector has declined
over the years.
IV. The Manufacturing sector has increased its share of employment
over the years.
(A) II and IV
(C) II and III
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(B) I, II and III
(D) II, III and IV
I. fcrm "ij Wn "ij cnrfur it "ij Clilft I
IL 1972 - 73 Cf 2009- 2010 qiT "B "B
I
III. 3R ri qiT WAf "ij Wn qiT I
IV. fcrm "ij fqf.iqfo I "ij I
(A) II am IV
(C) II am III

(B) I, II am III
(D) II, III am Iv
cit am =

1972-73 2009 -2010
74 53
fqf.iqfo I
11 22
.
Wmt 15 25
i
I. I
II. 1972- 73 am 2oo9 - 2010 q;r -B q;r

III. fcrm "ij Wn 1
Iv. fcrm "B fqf.iqfol "B I
' (A) II am IV
(C) II am III
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(B) I, II am: III
(D) II, III am: IV
59. Suppose rice of a particular quality is purchased by the . government
for 2000 per quintal, it is sold at 15 per in the Fair Price
ration shops. What would be the subsidy per quintal ?
(A) 500
(C) 400
(B) 600
(D) 300
60. Which of the following are the outcomes of setting up a multinational
company?
I. New jobs are created.
II. Increase in investment.
III. Inflow of new technologies.
IV. Promotes small industries.
(A) II, III and IV
(C) I, III and IV
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(B) I, II and III
(D) I, II and IV
59. ll'R cnr wcm: &:m 2,ooo '5ffu Ch1 B
7f"liT t m Ch1 Ch1 . 1R 15 '5ffu Fctlct! 11 q Ch1 B tqr 7f"liT
I '5ffu WIT ?
(A) 500 (B) 600
(C) 400 (D) 300
I. I
II. R"ffi cf.& I
III. sflMfllthl cnr 31RT 1
IV.

(A) II, III am IV (B) I, II afu: III
(C) I, III afu: IV (D) I, II afu: IV
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answering them. For each question there
are four options (A), (B), (C) and (D).
Only one of these is correct.
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answers the question.
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number on the Answer Sheet and fill in
the bubble of your choice.
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Question The following example
illustrates the correct way of answering
multiple choice question.
Example:
Question : Which of the following rights
was denied to women during the liberal
movement of 1848 ?
(A) Forming political associations
(B) Holding political meetings
(C) Casting their vote in elections
(D) Applying for government jobs
Answer : The an$wer to this question is
option (C). You have to mark it on the
Answer Sheet as shown.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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