#1.

Located on the bank of river Tungabhadra, this temple

has been granted the tag of Adarsh Smarak by the
Ministry of Culture. Free WiFi facility has also been
introduced in this temple complex under the Digital India
Programme. Identify the temple complex.
(a) Badami Cave Temples
(b) Meenakshi Temple
(c) Mookambika Temple
(d) Virupaksha Temple
#2. With reference to Indian culture what is
Kalarippayattu?
(a) It is a style of wall painting prevalent in Western India
(b) It is a martial art form popular in Southern India
(c) It is a popular theatre form of Central India
(d) It is ancient tradition of oral rendition of folklore in Eastern
India
#3. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) works
under the administrative control of
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
(c) Prime Ministers Office
(d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
#4. Pattiseema Project, Indias first river linking project
has been accomplished by linking which of the following
rivers?
(a) Godavari and Krishna
(b) Mahanadi and Brahmani

(c) Palar and Cauvery (Kaveri)

(d) Damodar and Subarnarekha
#5. Aerobic rice cultivation is a new method of rice
cultivation which is becoming popular compared to the
traditional method because
1. It increases the water use efficiency
2. It reduces the labour usage
3. It prevents the weed growth
4. It gives a yield which is almost double that obtained in
traditional method
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
#6. Which of the following countries is not a member of a
grouping popularly known as G4?
(a) Japan
(b) Germany
(c) Brazil
(d) South Africa
#7. Which of the following has been entrusted with the
task monitoring the progress made on the implementation
of proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Rural Development

(c) Prime Ministers Office

(d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

#1. Sendai Framework, which has been in news, is

(a) a strategy to combat sea level rise in Pacific Island nations, an
outcome of a summit of the Pacific Island nations
(b) a plan of action for disaster risk reduction, an outcome of
conference convened by the United Nations
(c) a strategy to combat organised crime, an outcome of a
resolution adopted by the ASEAN countries
(d) an agenda for countering the use of cyber space by the
militant organisations, an outcome of a resolution adopted by the
UN General Assembly
#2. ASTROSAT, is the latest instance of the revolution in Xray astronomy. X-ray astronomy cannot be done using
ground-based instruments primarily because
(a) gravity distorts the incoming X-rays
(b) X-rays from terrestrial sources interfere with observations
(c) incoming X-rays get contaminated with extraneous waves
(d) incoming X-rays get absorbed by the atoms in the atmosphere
#3. To secure for the citizens a uniform civil code
throughout the territory of India is a provision in the
(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Duties

#4. Outside the North and South Poles, which of the

following region stores more freshwater in the form of
glaciers than any other region on Earth?
(a) Eastern Himalayas
(b) Greenland
(c) Andes Range
(d) Tibetan Plateau
#5. Complete the statement:
India Gate was built by the British as the All India War Memorial
to commemorate the sacrifices of soldiers who died in World War I
and the _________.
(a) Third Anglo-Afghan War
(b) Second Anglo-Afghan War
(c) Third Anglo-Maratha War
(d) Second Anglo-Maratha War
#6. In which of the following activities are Geostationary
satellites used?
1. Telecommunication
2. Mineral Exploration
3. Weather Forecasting
Select the correct answer u sing the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

#7. Consider the following statements:

1. Global Competitive Index is brought out by International
Monetary Fund(IMF).
2. Global Forest Resources Assessment report is brought out by
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#1. The term Intended Nationally Determined
Contributions appears in the news frequently in the
context of the affairs of the
(a) World Trade Organization
(b) United Nations Environment Programme
(c) Food and Agriculture Organization
(d) United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change
#2. Which of the following statements regarding the
proposed Sustainable Development Goals is/are correct?
1. They are intended to be universal, applying to all the countries.
2. They include specific goals on economic indicators for the first
time.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#3. Consider the following pairs:
Ancient City

Located on

1. Ujjain

Saryu

2. Amravati

Krishna

3. Nashik

Godavari

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
#4. Consider the following statements:
1. Disinflation refers to a period where the inflation has been
slowing.
2. Deflation is always accompanied with significant economic
contraction.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#5. Greenpeace is
(a) an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars

(b) a inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies

in war-torn regions
(c) a non-governmental environmental organization
(d) a global movement to protect the child rights
#6. With reference to the Better Than Cash Alliance,
which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is global partnership of governments, companies and
international organizations.
2. It accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments in
order to reduce poverty and drive inclusive growth.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#7. Palmyra, an ancient city which was in news recently, is
in
(a) Syria
(b) Jordan
(c) Israel
(d) Lebanon

#1. Consider the following statements:

1. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released every quarter.
2. Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is released every month.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#2. Consider the following statements:
1. Central Sector Schemes are fully funded by the Central
government.
2. Centrally Sponsored Schemes are implements by the
respective State
governments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#3. Which of the following grouping of countries operates
without any permanent Secretariat?
(a) ASEAN
(b) G-20
(c) APEC
(d) BIMSTEC
#4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Advocate-General of a State is appointed by the States
Governor.

2. The Advocate-General of a State cannot be removed by the

States Governor.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#5. Consider the following statements:
1. Creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a State does not
involve an amendment of the Constitution.
2. Parliament has no role to play in the creation or abolition of a
States Legislative Assembly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#6. Consider the following pairs:
Body
1. National Security Council

Headed by
: Defence Minister

2. Cabinet Committee on Security : Prime Minister

3. Board of Approval for SEZs

: Commerce Minister

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
#7. Consider the following statements:
1. Geographical Indications Registry has been set up at New
Delhi.
2. All aspects of GI are administered by the Department of
Industrial Policy and Promotion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#1. Which of the following forms a watershed between the
Brahmaputra and the Barak river systems?
(a) Dafla Hills
(b) Barail Range
(c) Mishmi Hills
(d) Garo Hills
#2. Eight Degree Channel separates
(a) Minicoy Island and Maldives
(b) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar Islands
(c) Great Nicobar Island and Indonesia
(d) Amindivi and Cannanore Islands
#3. Consider the following pairs:

Peak/Hills

Region

1. Amarkantak

: Vindhyan Range

2. Kudremukh

Middle Sahyadri

3. Girnar Hills

Kathiawar Peninsula

Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
#4. Which of the following is/are tributaries of River
Krishna?
1. Tungabhadra
2. Indravati
3. Bhima
4. Pranhita
Select the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
#5. Which of the following is most southerly located?
(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Shevaroy Hills

(c) Javadi Hills

(d) Cardamom Hills
#6. Karewas are a feature generally found in the state of
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Uttarakhand
#7. River Alaknanda is joined by the river Pindar at
(a) Devprayag
(b) Vishnuprayag
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Karnaprayag
#1. Despite substantial thorium reserves, Indian Nuclear
Programme is largely uranium-centric because
(a) thorium cannot sustain a chain reaction on its own unlike
uranium
(b) India wants to preserve its thorium reserves for future
exigencies
(c) energy efficiency in thorium based reactors is much less
compared to uranium based reactors
(d) thorium based reactors are known to be more prone to
meltdown compared to uranium based reactors
#2. Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a multinational body
concerned with reducing nuclear proliferation. Which of
the following is/are among the member countries of NSG?

1. Ireland
2. Mongolia
3. Japan
4. Norway
Select the correct alternative using the codes given below.
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
#3. In case of India, the monetary policy of the country is
decided by the
(a) the chief of the central bank in consultation with a committee
headed by a government representative
(b) the Central government in consultation with the central bank
(c) the chief of the central bank advised by a technical committee
(d) the Central government in consultation with State Finance
Ministries
#4. Consider the following statements:
1. The first Indi-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) was held in Addis
Ababa.
2. The theme of the recently concluded IAFS was Partnering the
Resourceful Africa.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#5. Sinai Peninsula, recently in news, is a region in
(a) Southern Africa
(b) North-Western Africa
(c) Central Africa
(d) North-Eastern Africa
#6. Wassenaar Arrangement is a term generally used in
connection with
(a) bilateral trade agreements between regional groupings
(b) control of use of chemical agents in war-torn regions
(c) arresting the trade in parts of endangered wildlife
(d) export control for conventional arms and dual-use goods and
technologies
#7. Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly
matched?
1. Garhjat Hills : Western India
2. Mikir Hills : North-Eastern India
3. Mahadeo Hills : Central India
4. Satmala Hills : Eastern India
Select the correct alternative using the codes given below.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 4 only

(d) 3 and 4 only
#1. In which one of the following regions are the
hurricanes apparently absent?
(a) Coast of Texas
(b) Gulf of Mexico
(c) South-eastern coast of USA
(d) South-eastern coast of Pacific
#2. Consider the following statements:
1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep originated due to coral
reefs.
2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting
and submergence.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#3. The Dogger Bank, the main fishing area of Europe lies
in
(a) Baltic Sea
(b) English Channel
(c) North Sea
(d) Norwegian Sea

#4. Consider the following statements:

1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve contains tropical wet evergreen
forest type of vegetation.
2. The River Pindar flows through Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
#5. Which one of the following pairs of cities have the
largest annual average rainfall difference as compared to
the other three pairs?
(a) Jabalpur and Nagpur
(b) Mumbai and Pune
(c) Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar
(d) Guwahati and Shillong
#6. Which one of the following is not required for the
formation of photochemical smog?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Oxide of Nitrogen
(c) Carbon monoxide
(d) Sunlight
#7. On the banks of which river is the city of Kathmandu
located?

(a) Arun
(b) Saptakosi
(c) Bagmati
(d) Sunkosi