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1. If the Earths shape had been flat

instead of being spherical, which of the
following would happen?
1. The whole earth will have Sun rise
and Sun set at the same time.
2. Visible horizon remains the same
irrespective of altitude.
3. Diversity of seasons would not have
been possible on Earth.
Choose the correct answer using the codes
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
4. Consider the following statements.

1. The Sun is never overhead at any
time of the year anywhere on earth
beyond tropics.
2. Beyond the tropics, latitude is
preferable to calculate distances
than longitude.
Which of the above is/are true?
2. Nikshay has been launched by the

Central Government which is a case
Based Web Based recording and
reporting system for
a) Tuberculosis cases
b) HIV Positive cases in LGBT
community
c) Hepatitis B cases in rural areas
d) Japanese Encephalitis cases
3. Indias first Polar Remotely Operated

Vehicle (PROVe) was successfully
operationalised for research in North
Antarctica by National Institute of
Ocean Technology (NIOT). Consider
the following about it.
1. It has been indigenously built
under the Union Ministry of Earth
Sciences.
2. It is also capable of probing the sea
bed.
3. PROVe will help understanding the
phenomenon of Monsoon better.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
5. Which of these statements is true?

1. A traveller crossing the date line
from east to West loses a day (in
time).
2. There is a difference of one whole
day in time between the two sides
of 180 degree meridian.
3. The period of twilight is longer in
Britain than in Malaysia.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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6. Savings as a percentage of GDP is an

important economic indicator.
Consider the following statistics with
regard to the last one decade.
1. Savings by households has
persistently declined over this
decade.
2. Physical savings by households has
always been greater than the
financial savings.
3. Household savings has always been
greater than savings from public
and private sector.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
7. Fold mountains are formed due to

large scale movements in the Earths
surface when stresses are setup in the
earths crust. These stresses that lead
to their formation can be induced by
which of the following?
1. Increased load of overlying rocks
2. Flow movements in the mantle
3. Magnetic intrusions in the crust
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
8. If the Indian government wants to

amend the Companies Act 2013, which
of the following ministry will be

primarily concerned with this

amendment and its implementation?
a) Ministry of Law and Justice
b) Ministry of Heavy Industries and
Public Enterprises
c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
d) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
9. In humid highlands, several dissected

plateaus like Scottish Highlands are
found. Which of the forces are
responsible for the formation of such
dissected plateaus?
1. Stream action
2. Cuts done due to Glaciation
3. Abrasion by Wind
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
10. Consider the following statements

about Loess.
1. These are blown from deserts and
barren surfaces and deposited upon
hills and valleys.
2. Areas covered by Loess are infertile
lands.
3. They are responsible for the
formation of peneplain.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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about the treatise named
SoopaShastra.
1. It is the only compilation in a
regional language during the
medieval ages.
2. It is entirely devoted to cookery.
3. The treatise belongs to the period
of Hoysala dynasty.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

regarding usage of Urea
1. Excessive use of Urea encourages
climate change
2. Excessive use of urea cause
groundwater pollution
3. Use of Urea beyond recommended
rates enhances crop succulence,
thus making the plants prone to
disease and pest infestation, and to
lodging.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
All
13. The goals of RNTCP are to decrease

mortality and morbidity due to TB and
cut transmission of infection until TB
ceases to be a major public health
problem in India. Which of the
following are concerned with RNTCP?
1. DOTS (Directly Observed
treatment short course)

2. ACSM (Advocacy, communication,

and social mobilization)
3. CB-NAAT (Cartridge-based nucleic
acid amplification)
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
14. With reference to All India Kisan

Sabha, consider the following
statements:
1. Swami Sahajanand was its first
President and N. G. Ranga was its
first General Secretary
2. Its ideology was mainly leftist
3. Unlike other political organizations
of the time, Kisan Sabha worked
independently of the Indian
National Congress and never
associated with it in any form due
to ideological differences
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 Only
3 and 2 Only
1 and 3 Only
All
15. Consider the following about

Governments effort to contain
Tuberculosis in India.
1. TB now is a notifiable disease
under Government notification.
2. Govt. of India has banned the use
of serology in the diagnosis of TB.
3. Standardized treatment guidelines
have been made compulsory for the
private sector.
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below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
16. The Pacific Ring of Fire is a chain of

volcanoes that extends for more than
2,000 miles and includes locations
from
1. New Zealand
2. Alaska
3. Pacific islands of Solomon
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
17. A Hot water spring can exist at any

part of the earth where
a) water sinks deep enough beneath
the surface to be heated by
interior forces
b) gases in the interior of the Earth
are powerful enough to eject hot
water at high pressure from deep
below the earths surface
c) volcanoes necessarily exist near a
groundwater source
d) None of the above
2. The Chairman is appointed by the

President after a recommendation
is made from the Ministry of
Social Justice and empowerment.
3. The Conditions of Service and
tenure of the members of the
Commission is determined by the
Constitution.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
None of the above

about the power of the National
Commission for STs.
1. The Central government and the
state governments are required to
consult the Commission on all
major policy matters affecting the
STs.
2. Annual report submitted by the
commission is placed before the
Parliament by the President.
3. The commission has powers of
investigation into cases concerning
the rights and safeguards of STs.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
All of the above

about the National Commission for
STs.
1. It comes under the Ministry of
Social Justice and empowerment.

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20. Jawahrlal Nehrus admiration for

Soviet Russia was due to many
reasons. Which of the following is/are
true?
1. He admired it because of Soviet
Russias socialist ideology
2. He admired because he considered
Soviet Russia as an anti-imperial
force and hope for the future
3. He admired Stalins policies
3. At the Central level, the

Commissioner falls under the
Ministry of Minority Affairs.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 Only
2 and 3 Only
2 and 1 Only
All
21. With reference to the Rashtriya

Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) ,
consider the following statements
1. As of March 2015, the scheme
since its inception is being
implemented by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare
2. It is a health insurance scheme for
BPL (below poverty line) families
a)
b)
c)
d)
Both
None
1 Only
2 Only

about the Special Officer for Linguistic
Minorities.
1. Originally the Constitution did not
make any provision for it.
2. The Constitution does not mention
qualifications for the Office.

23. The Defence Acquisition Council

(DAC), chaired by Defence Minister,
recently approved the development of
an indigenous Airborne Warning and
Control Systems (AWACS). AWACS
will be a
a) radars mounted on an aircraft to
provide seamless 360-degree
coverage of the airspace
b) a modern radar system on ground
to provide seamless 360-degree
coverage of the airspace for flying
fighter aircrafts
c) a radar system that will be
attached with the IRNSS for geopositioning purposes for early
attack warnings
24. The Union Agriculture Ministry

recently approved the setting up of a
price stabilisation fund (PSF). The
fund will
1. be used to support market
interventions for managing prices
of all agricultural commodities for
which MSP is announced
2. be used to forward loans to
governments for creating
warehousing infrastructure
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3. be used by APMC Committees for

stabilising prices of agri
commodities in local markets
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
25. The One belt One Road initiative is an

economic belt along the Silk Road.
Which of the following regions are
expected to be developed due to the
initiative?
1. Middle East
2. North Africa
3. East Asia
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

about NITI Aayog.
1. It is a think-tank and does not have
the power to impose policies.
2. It has no power to allocate funds.
3. The CEO of NITI Aayog is
appointed by the PM.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
27. The Chairman and members of the

National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC) should be
a) Retired chief justice of India; and
Serving judges of the Supreme
Court
b) Retired chief justice of India; and
Serving or retired judges of the
Supreme Court
c) Serving chief justice of India; and
Supreme Court or Chief Justice of
High Court
d) Retired chief justice of India; and
Supreme Court or Chief Justice of
High Court; and persons having
knowledge or practical experience
with respect to human rights
28. Which of the following sectors has the

highest Labour productivity in the
Indian Economy?
a) Real Estate and Business Services
b) Financial Services and Insurance
c) Registered manufacturing
d) Public Administration and defence
29. The Chairman of NHRC can be

removed on the same grounds and
procedure as that of the
a) Chairman, UPSC
b) CAG
c) Member, Election Commission of
India
d) Judge, High Court
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

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30. Nehru was critical of some of

Gandhian policies and strategies.
Which of the following did he criticise
most?
1. He criticized Gandhiji for
refusing to recognize the
conflict of classes
preaching harmony among the
British and the Indians and
broadly between the exploiters
and the exploited
putting forward the theories of
trusteeship by, and conversion
of, the capitalists and landlords
below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 Only
3 and 2 Only
2 and 1 Only
All
31. The chairman and members of NHRC

are appointed by the president on the
recommendations of a committee
consisting of the prime minister as its
head and
1. Central Home Minister
2. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
3. Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha
4. Leader of Opposition Rajya
Sabha
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
32. Prime Minister of India recently

launched multi-purpose and multimodal platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active
Governance and Timely
Implementation). Consider the
following about it.
1. It is essentially about addressing
grievances of a common man.
2. PRAGATI will monitor and review
state government projects also.
3. Geo-spatial technology has been
used in PRAGATI.
4. It will be headed by Ministry of
Statistics and Programme
Implementation.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
All of the above
33. Venus is often considered as Earths

twin because
a) its spin and rotation time around
the Sun is almost the same as that
of Earth
b) of its close proximity in Size, mass
(weight) and density with Earth.
c) its surface and core is made of the
same gases as that of Earth
d) it shares its natural satellites with
Earth
1 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above

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1. While all public investment in the
railways is undertaken by the
central government, public
investment in roads is undertaken
by the central government as well
as state governments.
2. Indian Railways has received more
public funding than all other
transportation infrastructure in
India put together.
Which of the above is/are true?
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 only
1 only
Both 1 and 2
None

about the railways coal freight
comparison between China and India.
1. China carries about thrice as much
coal freight per hour vis--vis India.
2. Coal is transported in India at more
than twice the cost vis--vis China.
3. It takes longer in India to transport
coal than China via railways.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
36. The Supreme Court has recently

declared Section 66A of the IT Act as
unconstitutional. Which of the
following activities that could have
been charged under the law earlier can
now be allowed based on the
judgment?

1. A comment on Social networking

website that is viewed as offensive
by some individuals or community
2. A false declaration in public (not on
internet) about an incident or fact
that has not occurred
3. A private e-mail message that
causes insult to an individual
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
37. In this years budget, the government

proposed to institutionally separate
debt management from monetary
policy by way of a Public Debt
Management Agency. By this
separation which of the following
powers will be lost by RBI?
1. deciding how much of the old debt
RBI
wants to buy or sell (open market o
perations)
2. power to issue currency to the
Government
3. power to issue rules and guidelines
for debt management to public
sector banks
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
None of the above
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38. The Congress could not attempt a

complete overhaul of the agrarian
structure by completely eliminating
the zamindari system when it formed
provincial governments during 1930.
Consider the following reasons:
1. According to the constitutional
structure of the 1935 Act, the
provincial Ministries did not have
enough powers to do so
2. They suffered from an extreme
lack of financial resources, for the
lions share of Indias revenues
was appropriated by the
Government of India
Which of the above reasons is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
None
Both
2 Only
1 Only

about our Solar system.
1. All the planets revolve around the
Sun in elliptical orbits.
2. No gas that is found on Earth is
found on Jupiter and Saturn.
3. The only planet to rotate in
clockwise direction around the Sun
is Uranus.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
a) All parts of the globe would have

equal days and nights at all times of
the year.
b) The temperature would be the same
at all points at a given time on the
Earth where there is daylight.
c) only the global distribution of
temperature would change a little;
and the rest would be the same as it
is now.
d) Seasonal changes would become
more diverse and rapid.
41. The Union Cabinet has recently given

its in-principle approval for the
concept and institutional framework of
Sagarmala Project. Consider the
following statements about it.
3. It seeks to develop a string of
ports around Indias coast.
4. It would start Coastal Economic
Zones (CEZ) around sea coasts in
India.
5. India and China will be partners
for this project.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
All of the above
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
40. The axis of the Earth is inclined to the

plane of the elliptic in which it rotates.
If its axis were perpendicular to this
plane then

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42. The Jan Ausadhi Campaign was set

up with the intention of providing
access to affordable medicines for all.
Consider the following statements
about the new campaign and schemes
related to the same.
1. It seeks to dispel the myth that
quality of medicines is linked to
its price.
2. The scheme is highly dependent
on subsidies from Central and
State Governments.
3. As a part of the campaign, State
Government has to ensure
prescription of unbranded generic
medicines by the Government
doctors.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
43. With reference to the Competition

Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) and the
Competition Commission of India
(CCI), consider the following
statements:
1. COMPAT is a statutory body
whereas CCI is a quasi judicial body
2. If CCI imposes penalty of X Rupees
on Y company, this company can
appeal to COMPAT for justice
Which of the above statements is/are
INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)

about Municipal bonds.
1. They are issued by the Central
government to finance municipal
projects.
2. Any interest or payment from the
bond is given only after the
municipal project has been
completed.
3. Municipal bonds cannot be tax
exempted as they relate to local
governments.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
None of the above

about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas
Yojana (PMKVY).
1. It will be implemented with the
help of the private sector and
National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC).
2. It is supported by the World Bank.
3. The State government would have a
role in monitoring the
implementation of the scheme.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the abov
2 Only
Both
1 Only
None

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46. Mission Indradhanush launched by the

Central Government is concerned with
a) covering all those children who
are partially vaccinated or
unvaccinated.
b) providing insurance cover to
drought affected areas
c) covering nutritional support for
children suffering from
development related disabilities
d) tracking the mental health of
people from BPL families
47. Which of these sectors have shown

negative growth in overall employment
shares in the Economy in the postreforms period?
1. Registered Manufacturing
2. Public Administration and defence
3. Construction
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
48. Consider the following statements:

1. He spearheaded the movement for
separate statehood for Gujarat
2. He was a prominent leftist who
worked outside the framework of
any organized left-wing party
during freedom struggle
To which of the following persons does above
description aptly apply?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Indulal Yagnik
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
N. G. Ranga


about Rajasthans human milk bank,
Jeevan Dhara.
1. It has been started by a NGO in
association with the Rajasthan
Government.
2. Under the scheme, free human
milk will be provided to
malnourished infants all over
Rajasthan.
3. The scheme is being funded by the
WHO.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
None of the above
50. Which of the following are responsible

for creating the double financial
repression as pitched by the
Economic Survey?
1. Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
2. Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
3. Non Performing Assets (NPAs)
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
51. Which of these rocks make up for large

portions of the crust of Earth?
1. Granitic rocks
2. Basaltic rocks
3. Pumic rocks
4. Obsidian rocks
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Choose the correct answer from the codes

given below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
52. I have never been able to take pride in

the fact that Burma has been made
part of British India. It never was and
never should be. The Burmese have a
civilization of their own.
Which of the following Indian freedom
fighters said the above lines?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Jawaharlal Nehru
Rabindranath Tagore
Mahatma Gandhiji
C Rajgopalchari

about igneous rocks.
1. They are generally crystalline in
nature.
2. They occur in layers and often
contain fossils.
3. Igneous rocks are always acidic in
nature.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
54. With reference to the Mid Day Meal

scheme, consider the following
statements:
1. It was launched by the Ministry of
Food and Civil Supplies in 1995

2. The nutritional guidelines for

minimum amount of protein in the
food and calorie content per child
per day for Upper Primary school
students are 20 gram and 700
calories respectively
a) 2 Only
b) 1 Only
c) None
d) Both
55. Without a magnetic field, our planet
will lose its atmosphere as per
Researchers. How is Earths magnetic
field helping to hold the atmosphere?
a) it deflects ionizing particles from
the Sun which would otherwise
wear atmosphere away
b) The charged particles in the
Earths atmosphere are being held
by this magnetic field
c) Magnetic field supports the
gravitation forces in increasing
the escape velocity of gas particles

about the CAG.
1. No minister can represent the CAG
in Parliament.
2. The Parliament decides upon the
extent of powers of the CAG.
3. CAG needs the prior permission of
the Governor before auditing the
concerned State Governments
accounts.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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57. Arrange these financial accountability

processes in chronological order (i.e.
from start to end) in a financial year.
1. Detailed Budget allocations by the
Ministry of Finance
2. CAG Submitting audit report to the
President
3. Public Accounts Committee
submits report to Parliament
Choose the correct order.
a)
b)
c)
d)
123
321
132
312
58. In 1937, Japan launched an attack on

China. What was the opinion of the
Indian national Congress on this
event?
a) INC welcomed the development
as a tiny Asian country was able
to defeat mighty country
b) INC passed a resolution
condemning Japan and calling
upon the Indian people to
boycott Japanese goods
c) INC remained neutral
59. Some public corporations account is

audited exclusively by private
professional auditors and the CAG
does not come into the picture at all.
These organizations are
1. LIC of India
2. RBI
3. Food Corporation of India
4. State Bank of India
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above
60. Consider the following geological

locations.
1. Coastal mountain ranges
2. Off-shore islands
3. Midst of Deep Ocean beds
Which of the above are likely for the
occurrence of Volcanoes?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
61. Consider the following about the Office

of Attorney General of India.
1. The Attorney General (AG) is
appointed by the president after
consultation with the Chief Justice
of India.
2. He must be a person who is
qualified to be appointed a judge of
the Supreme Court.
3. The Constitution does not contain
the procedure and grounds for his
removal.
4. He may be removed by the
president at any time.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above

below.

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about the roles, powers and
responsibilities of the Attorney
General of India.
1. He does not fall in the category of
government servants.
2. He enjoys all the privileges and
immunities that are available to a
Member of Parliament.
3. He is not debarred from private
legal practice.
4. He has the right to speak and to
take part in the proceedings of both
the Houses of Parliament and any
committees thereof where he is a
member.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above

1. The Attorney General (AG) is not a
member of the Central cabinet.
2. Just like the AG, other offices
subordinate to AG like Solicitor
General and others are provided for
by the Constitution.
3. The AG looks after all the legal
matters of the Government.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
1. is appointed by the President in

consultation with the Chief Justice
of High Court
2. is the Chief Law officer of the
Government
3. may not be a citizen of India.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
65. In October 1920 the Communist Party

of India was set up at
a) Kolkatta
b) Moscow
c) Tashkent
d) Kanpur

1. During freedom struggle,
Jawaharlal Nehru became the
President of Indian National
Congress sessions only once
2. The Independence for India League
was organized by Bhagat Singh and
his comrades
Which of the above statements is/are
INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)
None
Both
2 Only
1 Only
64. The Advocate General in the State


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67. The NITI Aayog comprises which of

the following?
1. Chief Ministers of all the States
2. Experts, specialists and
practitioners with relevant domain
knowledge as special invitees
nominated by the Prime Minister
3. Chief Secretary of all the States
4. Lieutenant Governors of all UTs
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4 only
68. In which of the following ways Block

mountains can be formed?
1. Faulting due to compression earths
crust
2. Faulting due to tension in earths
crust
3. Bending due to compression on
Earths crust
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
69. To which of the following did the Floud

Commission report relate to?
a) It recommended that sharecroppers pay one third of their crop
to jotedars instead of one half
b) It recommended for the first time
for the abolition of zamindari
system in Bengal
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

70. Tectonic plateaus are formed due to

earth movements that cause uplifts.
Which of the following are tectonic
plateaus found on Earth?
1. Meseta of Central Iberia
2. Harz of Germany
3. Tibetan Plateau
4. Bolivian plateau found between two
ranges of Andes
given below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
71. As per the Economic Survey, some

peculiar reasons have been the major
factors behind the stalling of projects
in specifics sectors. Match accordingly.
1. Electricity - Fuel/feedstock/raw
material supply problem
2. Construction and Real Estate Lack of non-environmental
clearance
3. Manufacturing - Unfavourable
market conditions
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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72. As per the Economic Survey, which of

the factors unique to India have been
responsible for high and rising NPAs
for banks in India and weak balance
sheet for corporates?
1. Indias debt is almost exclusively
financed by public sector banks.
2. The public sector is exposed to
corporate risk in the form of public
private partnerships, and lending
by the public sector banks.
3. High inflationary situation
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
73. All rocks whether igneous or

sedimentary can become metamorphic
rocks under great temperature and
pressure. In this manner, which of the
conversions to metamorphic rocks
below is correct?
1. Clay to Slate
2. Coal to graphite
3. Sandstone to Quartzite
4. Shale to Schist
given below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
74. Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are formed

by intense explosions in space, for
instance when a giant star explodes or
two stars collide. How are GRBs a
threat to Earth?

a) a long GRB can obliterate the

planets ozone layer, exposing all
life forms to ultraviolet radiation
from the sun.
b) a long GRB can wipe out Earths
entire atmosphere
c) a long GRB can cause disruptions
in Earths magnetic and
gravitation field causing
instability on earth
d) The electromagnetic waves sent by
GRBs interfere with the climatic
phenomena in troposphere and
can cause long term climate
change
75. The Congress Socialist Party (CSP)

which emerged in 1930s, subscribed to
which of the following political
ideologies?
a) Rightist
b) Leftist
c) Conservative
76. The numbers of pollinating birds and

mammals are declining worldwide as
more such species are on the verge of
extinction, says a new study by IUCN.
Which of the following are key
pollinator bird species?
1. Hummingbird
2. Honeyeaters
3. Sunbirds
4. White-eyes
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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77. To remove the CAG from his office,

which of the following would be
absolutely required?
1. Resolution passed with special
majority by Lok Sabha
2. Resolution passed with special
majority by Rajya Sabha
3. Enquiry by the Supreme Court
4. Order of the President
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above
78. High SLR reduced Banks profitability.

So the Economic Survey recommends
reducing SLR. Which of the following
are viable options for government
financing other than SLR?
1. Foreign-Currency Dominated Debt
2. Bond market
3. Priority Sector Lending
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
b) how efficiently debt has been

converted to profitability in the
company
c) the ratio of debt from internal and
external sources in a sovereign
bank
80.Consider the following statements

1. The major aim of the newly
launched Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is
bringing inclusive growth to the
country
2. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen
Kaushalya Scheme is implemented
by the Ministry of Rural
Development
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
None
Both
81. Capital to risk weighted assets ratio

(CRAR) is arrived at by dividing the
capital of the bank with aggregated
risk weighted assets for
1. Credit risk
2. Market Risk
3. Operational Risk
below.
79. A leverage ratio is any one of several

financial measurements that look at
a) how much capital comes in the
form of debt (loans) in comparison
to equities of a company

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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82. Gross capital formation as a

percentage of GDP, since the 1991
reforms has been the highest from
which of the following sector?
a) Household
b) Private Sector
c) Public Sector
d) Private Corporate Sector
83. The NHRC is vested with which of the

following powers under the Protection
of Human Rights Act, 1993?
1. Suo moto inquiry
2. Power to regulate its own
procedure
3. Powers of Civil Court
4. Powers to utilise the services of any
officer or investigation agency of
the Central government or any
state government
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above

1. India is yet to succeed in
successfully testing indigenous
Cryogenic Upper Stage
2. Crew Module Atmospheric Reentry Experiment (CARE) was
successfully carried by GSLV Mk III
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
Both
None
2 Only

85. Consider that the NHRC has just now

completed inquired into a case of
women trafficking in India due to
gross neglect by a public servant.
Which of the following actions can be
taken by it?
1. Imposing a punishment on the
guilty public servant
2. recommending to the concerned
government or authority the
initiation of proceedings for
prosecution
3. approaching the Supreme Court or
the high court concerned for the
necessary directions, orders or
writs
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
86. The recent Economic Survey points out

that a large number of projects in India
are stalled leading to a reduction in
economic growth. Consider the
following about it.
1. More number of projects are stalled
in the private sector than public.
2. Manufacturing dominates in total
value of stalled projects even over
infrastructure.
3. The stock of stalled projects has
been piling year on year since the
last five years.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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87. Education is an important parameter

of average skill level of labourers and
their productivity. In which of these
sectors, majority of the labour has
completed at least secondary
education?
1. Health and Social Work
2. Transportation and
Communication
3. Real Estate and Business Services
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
88. With reference to Differences between

NITI and Planning Commission,
consider the following statements
1. NITI Aayog will not have the
powers to allocate funds to
ministries and state governments
unlike erstwhile Planning
Commission
2. The role of Chief Ministers has
increased in the NITI Aayog which
was minimal in Planning
Commission
3. Niti Aayog is a think-tank and does
not have the power to impose
policies, whereas Planning
Commission decided policies for
states and tied allocation of funds
with projects it approved
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 Only
3 and 2 Only
1 and 2 Only
All


about the river Jhelum that has been
caused floods in J&K twice within a
short period of time.
1. It is the largest of the five rivers of
Punjab.
2. The river Jhelum rises
from Verinag Spring situated at the
foot of the Pir Panjal.
3. No dams and barrages have been
built on the river so far.
4. It flows through Srinagar and
the Wular Lake before entering
Pakistan through a deep
narrow gorge.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
90. The Enforcement Directorate (ED)

recently has provisionally attached
assets in connection with the Israeli
diplomat attack case. Which of the
following laws does the ED enforce?
1. Prevention of Money Laundering
Act, 2002
2. Foreign Exchange Management
Act, 1999
3. The Industrial Disputes Decision
Act, 1995
4. Competition Act, 2002
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
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91. The Defence Acquisition Council has

recently approved the Maitri project
with France. Consider the following
statements about it.
1. It is a next-generation quickreaction surface-to-air
missile (QRSAM) system .
2. It is long range and can be used to
target neighbouring countries too.
3. While the project is jointly
developed, the technology for the
missile is indigenous by DRDO.
4. The project concerns all three
wings of Indian armed forces
army, navy and air force.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
92. China has provided details about its

proposed Silk Road initiatives, which
would impact 4.4 billion people and,
within a decade, could generate trade
above 2.5 trillion dollars. Which of the
following are concerned with this plan?
1. Maritime Silk Road
2. Silk Road Economic Belt
3. Belt and road initiative
4. Sea lines of Communication Belt
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only

93. The Food Safety and Standards

Authority of India (FSSAI) has been
established under the Food Safety and
Standards Act, 2006 as a statutory
body for laying down science based
standards for articles of food. What
other domains related to food are
being regulated by FSSAI?
1. Sale and import of food
2. Licensing Registration and Health
And Sanitary Permits
3. Packaging and Labelling
4. Provide training programmes for
those involved in food businesses
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
94. The Congress Ministries which were

formed in many provinces, resigned in
October 1939 primarily due to which of
the following reasons?
a) Opposition by Gandhiji and Nehru
for continuation in power
b) Political crisis brought by
beginning of the World War II
c) Their five year term ended in 1939
d) The British forced resignation of
ministries
95. Excessive use of urea leads to several

adverse implications on soil, crop
quality and overall ecosystem. Which
of the following may address the
harmful effects of Urea on soil?
1. Inclusion of legumes
2. Modified Nitrogen scheduling
using leaf color chart
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3. Neem oil coated urea should be

preferred over pilled urea
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
96. With reference to The Rajiv Gandhi

Scheme for Empowerment of
Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG) Sabla ,
consider the following statements:
1. It is a centrally sponsored program
of Government of India under
Ministry of Women and Child
Development
2. Bringing into mainstream out of
school adolescent girls into
formal/non formal education is one
of its objectives
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
Both
2 Only
None
97. Some European countries, including

Germany, France, Britain, and Russia
along with Australia have recently
decided to join the China-led Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB). Consider the following
statements about AIIB.
1. AIIB provides finances to
infrastructure projects in the AsiaPacific region only.
2. India is the second largest
shareholder in the Bank after
China.

3. AIIB and BRICS New Development

Bank have a joint funding facility
for needy nations.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
98. Socialist ideas became more popular

during the 1930s in India due to which
of the following developments?
1. Great Depression in America
2. Overthrowing of despotic Czarist
regime in Russia
3. Defeat of Germany in First World
War
below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
All
99. Which of the following were prominent

Congressmen and at the same time
rich industrialists?
1. Jamnalal Bajaj
2. G.D. Birla
3. Ambalal Sarabhai
4. Vadilal Lallubhai Mehta
below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1,2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
1 and 4
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100.
With reference to stopping of
train when a chain is pulled by a
passenger, consider the following
statements:
1. It is based on the Disc Brake
System (DBS) and this system is
microprocessor controlled for more
efficient braking system
2. Disc Brake System is an advanced
version of Air Brake system
3. Alarm Chain Pulling contributes to

4% of the punctuality loss cases on
Indian Railways.
a)
b)
c)
d)
3, 2 and 1
2 and 3
2 and 1
1 and 3

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INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK PRELIMINARY EXAM - 2015

INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK TEST - 19

Maximum Marks: 200

1. If the Earths shape had been flat

Choose the correct answer using the codes

4. Consider the following statements.

2. Nikshay has been launched by the

3. Indias first Polar Remotely Operated

5. Which of these statements is true?

6. Savings as a percentage of GDP is an

7. Fold mountains are formed due to

8. If the Indian government wants to

primarily concerned with this

9. In humid highlands, several dissected

10. Consider the following statements

11. Consider the following statements

12. Consider the following statements

13. The goals of RNTCP are to decrease

2. ACSM (Advocacy, communication,

14. With reference to All India Kisan

15. Consider the following about

Choose the correct answer using the codes

16. The Pacific Ring of Fire is a chain of

17. A Hot water spring can exist at any

2. The Chairman is appointed by the

19. Consider the following statements

18. Consider the following statements

20. Jawahrlal Nehrus admiration for

3. At the Central level, the

Choose the correct answer using the codes

21. With reference to the Rashtriya

22. Consider the following statements

23. The Defence Acquisition Council

24. The Union Agriculture Ministry

3. be used by APMC Committees for

25. The One belt One Road initiative is an

26. Consider the following statements

27. The Chairman and members of the

28. Which of the following sectors has the

29. The Chairman of NHRC can be

30. Nehru was critical of some of

31. The chairman and members of NHRC

32. Prime Minister of India recently

33. Venus is often considered as Earths

34. Consider the following statements.

35. Consider the following statements

36. The Supreme Court has recently

1. A comment on Social networking

37. In this years budget, the government

38. The Congress could not attempt a

39. Consider the following statements

a) All parts of the globe would have

41. The Union Cabinet has recently given

40. The axis of the Earth is inclined to the

42. The Jan Ausadhi Campaign was set

43. With reference to the Competition

44. Consider the following statements

45. Consider the following statements

46. Mission Indradhanush launched by the

47. Which of these sectors have shown

48. Consider the following statements:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

49. Consider the following statements

50. Which of the following are responsible