Insightofindia Quiz 2016-0-123

1.
Consider the following statements about the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA):
1. It is an autonomous body, a think-tank on strategic affairs
2. It is funded by the Indian Ministry of Defense
3. It was established in 1965
Which of the above statements are correct?
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) All are correct
2.
Which of the following statements about the Astrosat are correct?

1. Indian researchers will no longer have to rely on other space agencies for X-ray data
2. As in the case of Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, the Astrosat telescope will have no commercial or
societal implications
3. Only one among five of its payloads has been made by ISRO, the rest comes from scientific institutions
based in India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) All of the above
3.
a) 1 and 2 Only
C
As in the case of Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, the Astrosat telescope will have
no immediate commercial or societal implications.
With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, which of the following statements
is/are incorrect?
1. Its reports are submitted to the head of the executive who then lays them before both Houses of the
Parliament
2. Its reports must be tabled by the executive in the legislature in a time-bound manner
3. The CAG is responsible only to the Parliament
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 Only
d) 2 and 3 Only
cB
CAG submits its reports to the President. The President is the head of state but not of the executive.
The CAGs reports on quite a few occasions were not being presented to the legislatures concerned on
time, as they were deemed inconvenient by the government of the day, aborting the scope for timely
legislative scrutiny and follow-up remedial action, including a fixing of responsibility on the functionaries
concerned. Thus, there was a clear undermining of the constitutional system, impeding the accountability
of the executive to the legislature by not allowing the CAG to perform his or her constitutionally
mandated role and serve Parliament adequately in the area of financial oversight.
4.
Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) consists of members only from the Lok Sabha
Reason (R): The function of the PAC is to examine annual audit reports of the CAG which seek to ensure
financial accountability of the executive to the Lok Sabha
a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A
b) A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A
c) A is correct, R is incorrect
d) A and R both are incorrect
5.
With reference to the G20 Sherpa, consider the following statements:

1. He is the personal representative of a head of state or government at an international summit
2. They are generally quite influential
3. They generally lack the authority to independently make final decisions
4. The name is derived from the Sherpa people, a Nepalese ethnic group, who serve as guides and porters in
the Himalayas
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) All the above
6.
D
Annual audit reports of the CAG seek to ensure financial accountability of the executive to
the Parliament (both houses, not only the Lok Sabha)
D
A Sherpa is the personal representative of a head of state or government at an international summit. All
of the G20 participating states have representative Sherpas.
The Sherpa is generally quite influential, although they generally lack the authority to independently
make final decisions about any given agreement.
Which of the following statements about PRAGATI is/are correct?

1. It stands for Pro-Active-Governance aimed at Transformation of India
2. It brings on one stage the Secretaries of Government of India and the Chief Secretaries of the States
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
7.
Global Competitiveness Report is released by the
a) World Bank
b) World Economic Forum
c) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
d) World Trade Organisation
8.
Operation Muskaan and Operation Smile were campaigns recently launched by the
a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
d) Ministry of Minority Affairs
9.
Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
B
Both are related to rescue the missing children.
The Caracal has been classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as
ture as
a) Critically Endangered
b) Endangered
c) Vulnerable
d) Least concern
D
Caracal is a species of cat
10.
The Mid-day Meal Scheme is administered by the
a) Ministry of Human Resource Development
b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
d) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
11.
Consider the followings statements about the Official Secrets Act:

1. Classification of files is done under its provisions
2. Any breach of the Manual of Departmental Security Instructions could attract its provisions
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
12.
With reference to Dengue, which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. A drop in platelet count is proof that the person has dengue fever
2. Recovery from infection by one serotype provides lifelong immunity against other serotypes
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
13.
Consider the following statements associated with Indias INDC (Intended Nationally Determined
Contribution):
1. It contains sector-specific targets
2. Currently, the installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy sources is around 30%
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None
14.
B
The classification of files is not done under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act. The classification or
declassification of files is done by each Ministry/ Department of the Government as per their
requirement in terms of the Manual of Departmental Security Instructions, 1994.
Which among the following list are security features, which facilitate the detection of genuine notes vis--vis
forgeries, present on Indian bank-notes?
1. Virtual Image
2. Intaglio Printing
3. Check Mark
4. Micro-lettering
5. See through Register
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 3 and 5 only
c) 2, 4 and 5 only
d) All of the above
C
Security Features:
15.
Consider the following statements about Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF):

1. It is an independent French medical humanitarian organisation
2. It delivers emergency aid to people only in areas affected by armed conflict
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
16.
Watermark
Security Thread
Latent Image
Microlettering
Intaglio
Identification Mark
Fluorescence
Optically Variable Ink
See through Register
D
Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation
that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and
exclusion from healthcare.
Curcumin is
a) Another name for Cumin (Jeera), which is beneficial against a wide set of ailments
b) A new spice discovered in Munnar (Kerala), and is regarded as a member of the Cumin (Jeera)
family
c) A component of turmeric, which is beneficial against a wide set of ailments
17.
d) A locally known and used spice in Munnar (Kerala), recently discovered to be a cure for dengue
fever

Assertion (A): There are numerous thin copper strands inside an electric wire instead of a single thick copper
strand
Reason (R): Alternating current (AC) has a tendency to flow along the surface of any conductor rather than
uniformly across the cross-section of a conductor
Which of the above statements is/are true?
18.
Consider the following statements about the Swiss challenge method:

1. The Supreme Court of India has approved it as a way of awarding contracts
2. This method can be applied also for sectors that are not covered under the Public-Private-Partnership
(PPP) framework
3. The original proposer has the right of first refusal
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) All are correct
19.
Which of the following statements associated with Minorities (or Minority) in India are incorrect?
1. Their rights have been spelt out in the Constitution
2. The Constitution does not define the term
3. Directive Principles of State Policy includes provisions that have significant implications for them
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 Only
d) All are correct
20.
Which of the following statements about the National Commission for Minorities is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body
2. Only 5 communities, viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) have been notified as
minority communities
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None
21.
A
Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have
been notified as minority communities by the Union Government.
GIAN or Global Initiative for Academics Network is an initiative to
a) Attract the best foreign academics to Indian Universities of Excellence
b) Provide top-performing students from Indian Universities the opportunity to interact with
academics from the USA
c) Promote student-exchange programmes between Indian and German Universities
21.
d) Promote teachers from Indian Universities to develop pedagogical methods like their western
counterparts
a
Consider the following statements about vertical farming:

1. Only climbers and creepers can be grown in this type of farming
2. Crop yield is greater when compared to yield through conventional farming over the same area
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
22.
In vertical farming crops whose plant weight is less are usually grown like tomato, lettuce, green
crops. Hydroponics is normally used which require nutrient rich solution instead of soil.
Which of the following statements about neutrinos is/are incorrect?

1. Trillions of neutrinos pass through our body every second
2. They are created in nuclear reactions
3. They never interact with particles of other matter
23.
d) Neither 1 or 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) 3 Only
D
Neutrinos are the second most bountiful particles after photons, which carry light, with trillions of
them streaming through our bodies every second, but their true nature has been poorly understood.
They rarely interact with particles of other matter.
Neutrino Oscillations is
a) The movement of neutrinos in a back-and-forth motion, a pendulum-like manner through

space while travelling
b) The flipping of neutrinos from one type to another during flight
c) The flipping of a neutrino from electron to proton and/or vice versa in any atom
d) None of the above
24.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is under the
a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
b) Ministry of Agriculture
c) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
25.
D
APEDA is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the following statements about barefoot technicians, associated with the Ministry of Rural
Development, is/are correct?
1. To become one, any person above the age of 21 is eligible for training
2. He/She can selected from the local SC/ST MGNREGA worker households only
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None
26.
B
Only an educated individual is eligible to become a barefoot technician, not any person.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on January 9th to mark
a) The date of return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa for good
b) The date of departure of Mahatma Gandhi to South Africa from India
c) The date when Independent India first received a Non-Resident Indians remittance
27.
d) The date of return of indentured labourers from the Caribbean in 1948
Which of the following can be classified as Occupational Diseases?

1. Sleep disorder due to noise pollution
2. Silicosis
3. Asbestosis
4. Pneumoconiosis
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 Only
d) All the above
D
Silicosis caused by inhalation of silica
Asbestosis by inhalation of asbestos
28.
Pneumoconiosis by inhalation of dust in mines.
Which among the following are some of the flaws in the existing design of Public-Private-Partnerships?
1. Unmanageable risks, e.g., traffic risk in highways, are transferred to concessionaires
2. Compulsory allocation of both, construction and maintenance responsibilities to the concessionaire
3. The Government has no leverage in case of non-performance by concessionaire
4. There are no ex-post structures for re-negotiation of contracts
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 Only
c) 2 and 4 Only
29
Consider the following statements about the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the status of
refugees:
1. It is the key legal document in defining who is a refugee, their rights and the legal obligations of
states
2. India is not a signatory to the convention
30.
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
c
Though India offers asylum to a large number of refugees, it is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee
Convention.
Which of the following statements about the Micro Solar Dome is/are correct?
1. It is a zero-fuel device requiring maintenance, the frequency of which depends upon its usage
2. It captures sunlight which can be transmitted through Polyvinyl Chloride pipes
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
31.
d) All of the above
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
B
It requires no fuel and no maintenance. It will give effect of a 60 watt bulb. It is design mainly for
slum houses where light does not penetrate.
The Central Government has recently given tax sops to sugar mills in order to boost ethanol production.
With reference to ethanol, which of the following statements areincorrect?
1. Ethanol can be derived not only from sugarcane, but also corn and sorghum
2. In India, 10 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol is mandatory
3. Bootleggers mix it with country-made liquor to increase its potency

a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) All are correct
32.
B
In India, up to 10 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol is allowed.
Bootleggers mix methanol with country-made liquor to increase its potency.
Consider the following statements associated with the plant Opium Poppy:
1. India is sandwiched between two producing regions of it the Golden Triangle and the Golden
Crescent
2. Its seeds are used in Indian cuisine
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
33.
Which of the following statements about the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) are correct?
1. India is a not a founder member
2. The ASEM dialogue addresses not only economic, but also political and cultural issues
3. The ASEM summit is a biennial meeting
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
34.
d) All are correct
Gazette of India notifications are published by
a) Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
b) Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
c) The Department of Publication, Ministry of Urban Development
35.
d) Neither 1 or 2
d) Publications Division, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
With reference to the High Risk Area (HRA) in the Indian Ocean, consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Additional War Risk Premiums imposed by Insurance providers on vessels carrying
Indian EXIM (export-import) along the west coast are set to reduce, resulting in lower costs to
consumers
Reason (R): International Chamber of Shipping and other international bodies have agreed to push back
the HRA from 78 W longitude to the to the 65 W longitude
d) A is incorrect, R is correct
36.
C
Beware of such traps. India lies in the Eastern Hemisphere. International Chamber of Shipping and
other international bodies have agreed to shift the HRA from 78 E longitude to the to the 65
E longitude.
Why are there fewer cyclones over the Arabian Sea (AS) as compared to the Bay of Bengal (BB)?
1. AS is relatively colder than BB
2. Majority of the cyclones over BB weaken over land after landfall
3. In addition to cyclones which develop in-situ, BB gets an increased quota of them due to high
frequency of cyclones over the Northwest Pacific
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) 1, 2 and 3
37.
d) The frequency of cyclones remains the same (AS cyclones make landfall in West Asia while BB
cyclones, along the East Coast of India)
C
Consider the following pairs:

Directions
Neighbouring State/Country
1. East
Bangladesh
2. West
Bangladesh
3. South
Myanmar
4. North
Meghalaya
With reference to borders shared by the Indian state of Tripura, which of the above pairs are correctly
matched?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 2,3 and 4 Only
38.
d) 1,3 and 4 Only

1. The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act controls only the first sale of the
agricultural produce
2. The Essential Commodities (EC) Act empowers the central and state governments concurrently to
control the production of certain commodities
3. EC Act also covers commodities such as coal and textiles
a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 3 Only
c) 3 Only
39.
India was recently asked by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to arrest one of the guests expected to
attend the India-Africa Summit. With reference to the ICC, which of the following statements
is/are incorrect?
1. It is independent of the United Nations
2. India is not a signatory to it
3. It can request non-signatories (to the ICC) to cooperate with it, which among others, includes acts of
arrest
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) 3 Only
40.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
41.
d) All statements are correct
The transfer of which of the following non-tangible goods/services can be classified as invisible
trade?
Customer services
Intellectual property
Consulting
Tourism
Shipping services
a) 1, 2 and 5 only
b) 1,3 and 4 Only
c) 2,4 and 5 Only
d) All of the above
D
Invisible trade means trade in services
With reference to the Qutb Minar and its monuments, consider the following statements:
1. Although Qutbud-Din Aibak laid the Qutb Minars foundation, he did not construct all 5 storeys
2. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is the earliest extant mosque built by the Delhi Sultans
3. Qutbud-Din Aibaks tomb is not present in the complex
a) 2 and 3 Only
b) 1 and 3 Only
c) 2 Only
42.
The Quartet Roadmap is
a) A peace plan Proposed by USA, the EU, Russia and the UN to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict
b) A plan formulated by USA, Russia, Israel and Palestine to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict
c) A plan formulated by the P5 grouping, India, Germany and Brazil to tackle terrorism
43.

1. Cattle do not eat this crop
2. It is a crop meant for the rain fed areas
3. Very few countries cultivate it
Which of the above statements about the Sesame or Til crop is/are true?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1,2 and 3 Only
45.
d) A peace plan formulated by USA, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE to end the Yemeni conflict

Assertion (A): The farmers of the Bundelkhand region have largely depended on just the rabi season; the
area of crops sown during kharif is much smaller
Reason (R): The region suffers due to Anna Pratha
44.
Consider the following list of cow breeds:

1. Tharparkar
2. Rahiwal
3. Jersey
4. Rathi
Which of the above are native to India?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2,3 and 4 Only
c) 1,2 and 4 Only
46.
It is said that sensitivity of the agriculture sector to the monsoon has been moderating. What may be the
reasons for the same?
1. Rising share of irrigation
2. Sharp increase in the share of small-sized loans in agricultural credit
3. Improvement in yield
4. Sharp increase in the share of credit being used for capital formation in agriculture
a) 1, 2 and 4 Only
b) 1, 3 and 4 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
47.
d) All of the above
Despite a deficient monsoon for the second year in a row, food inflation has been on the decline this year.
What may be the reasons for the same?
1. Restricted hikes in Minimum Support Prices
2. A global supply glut of agri-commodities
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
48.
d) These are not cow breeds
d) Neither 1 or 2
Violations concerned with which of the following issues can the National Human Rights Commission
sometimes address?
1. Bonded and child labour
2. Right to clean environment
3. Right to health
4. Rights of prisoners
5. Rights of women
a) 1, 4 and 5 only
b) 2 and 3 only
49.
D
Any form of human rights violations can be addressed by the commission. It may have been caused
due to violations of the Right to Health or Right to a clean environment or any other human right.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 3 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) All are correct
C
Exercise Malabar is an annual bilateral naval exercise involving the United States and India.
Participation has been expanded in some years to include Japan and/or Australia and/or
Singapore.
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of
India which article in the Indian Constitution places this duty upon the State?
51.
d) All are correct
Consider the following statements with regard to Exercise Malabar, a naval military exercise involving
India and the USA:
1. It is an annual exercise
2. 2015 marks the first year in which it transformed into a multilateral exercise
3. It is always held off Indias western coast
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
50.
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
a) Article 43
b) Article 44
c) Article 243
d) The Indian Constitution makes no such provision
B
Under Directive principle of constitution
Consider the following statements about ASCI (Advertising Standards Council of India):
1. It comes under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
2. Any consumer can lodge complaints (with ASCI) on what they may consider to be misleading
advertisements
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
A
ASCI is a voluntary, self-regulatory body. It has partnered with the Department of Consumer Affairs
to tackle misleading advertisements.
52.

1. Meloxicam affects cattle as well as vultures the same way as diclofenac
2. Ketoprofen affects cattle the same way as diclofenac, but is harmless for vultures
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
53.
D
Meloxicam affects cattle the same way as diclofenac, but is harmless for vultures. Ketoprofen affects
cattle as well as vultures the same way as diclofenac.
Sankalp, launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare is an initiative

a) for enhancing efficiency in Government systems
54.
c) to monitor and redress, in a timely manner, any delay in grant of pension and other
retirement benefits
d) Both a and b
Which of the following statements about the India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDFOI) is/are incorrect?
1. It is a not-for-profit trust set up by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
2. It engages with the concerned authorities of other nations in enhancing the skills of blue-collared
Overseas Indians
55.
b) to channelize the energy, experience and skill of retiring Government servants into
meaningful voluntary work
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
B
India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDF-OI) is a not-for-profit trust registered by
the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India, to provide a credible window for
Overseas Indian Philanthropy in Indias Social Development.
Which of the following statements about writs mentioned in the Indian Constitution is/are incorrect?
1. Mandamus, unlike Prohibition, directs inactivity
2. Certiorari is both preventive as well as curative, unlike prohibition, which is only curative
3. Mandamus can also be issued against the Government asking it to perform duties which it has failed
or refused to perform
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
56.
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It is being administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment
2. This scheme will be binding on state governments
a) 1 only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
57.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
D
It started in 2008 and it is not biennial summit
In the Wholesale Price Index, which one of the following is accorded the highest weight?
59.
Consider the following statements about the India-Africa Forum Summit:

1. The first such summit will be held in New Delhi in 2015
2. This biennial summit is to be held on a rotational basis between India and Africa
58.
d) 3 Only
a) Food articles
b) Fuel and Energy
c) Manufactured products
d) Primary articles
C
In CPI highest weigh is accorded to food articles.
The Global Hunger Index is calculated and released by the
a) World Bank
b) International Food Policy Research Institute

c) Food and Agriculture Organisation
d) United Nations Childrens Fund
60.
To reflect the multidimensional nature of hunger, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) combines three
equally-weighted indicators in one index number:
1. Proportion of undernourished
2. Proportion of under-5 underweight children
3. Mortality rate of under-5 children
4. Adult female literacy rate
5. Proportion of population living below $1 in Purchasing-Power-Parity terms per day
Which, from the above list, are the indicators?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 4 and 5 only
61.
Which of the following sections of the Information Technology Act grants Internet Service Providers (or
intermediaries) immunity from liability, in certain cases, for the content they host?
a) Section 66A
b) Section 79
c) Section 69A
62.
d) There is no such immunity

1. An exclusive rail-and-road-way will be open at Kolkata and pass through Bangladesh to end at
Kaladan in Tripura
2. It will provide an alternate route of goods movement between the Northeast Indian states and
mainland India
3. It will reduce pressure on the Siliguri Corridor
Which of the above statements about the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project are correct?
63.
d) 3, 4 and 5 only
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All are incorrect
B
The Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project was jointly identified by the India and Myanmar
to create a multi-modal mode of transport for shipment of cargo from the eastern ports of India to
Myanmar as well as to the North-Eastern part of India through Myanmar. This project, which will
connect Sittwe Port in Myanmar to the India-Myanmar border, is expected to contribute to the
economic development of the North-Eastern States of India.
The White Cane Day also known internationally as the White Cane Safety Day was organized by the
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently to sensitize the common man about the challenges
being faced by
a) Visually challenged people
b) Aged persons
c) The physically challenged
64.
Through the Universal Immunisation Programme, India has achieved the elimination of which of the
following diseases?
1. Polio
2. Measles
3. Small Pox
4. Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
65.
a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
The International Tourism Mart is organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in
association with
a) North Eastern States
b) Northeastern States and West Bengal
c) Member-countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
67.
d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Dr. Abdul Kalams birth place (Rameswaram) was recently included in the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation
and Urban Transformatin (AMRUT) mission for providing basic urban infrastructure. Which among the
following is/are the thrust areas of the AMRUT mission?
1. Pedestrian facilities
2. Upgrading green spaces and parks
3. Storm-water drains
4. Parking spaces
66.
d) Both a and b
d) Representatives from the 5 state-zones of India
Consider the following pairs:
Stage
Reactors
1. First:
Pressurised Light Water Reactors
2. Second: Fast Breeder Reactors
3. Third: Thorium-based Reactors
Which of the above pairs, with respect to Indias 3-stage nuclear power programme, are correctly
matched?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 1 and 3 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 3 and 4 Only
68.
C
First stage is pressurized heavy water reactor.
Despite showing spectacular annual growth rate in recent years like no other crop in India, onion price
shocks are hitting frequently. What may the reasons be for the recurrence of abnormal rise in onion
prices?
1. Unfavourable weather
2. Global glut in onion production
3. Onion area and production is concentrated in a few states
4. Cartelisation
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
69.
With reference to FinTech, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an abbreviated form of Financial Technology
2. Bitcoin can be classified as a FinTech innovation
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
70.
d) All of the above
The proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects
a) Kashgar with Karachi

b) Lhasa with Karachi
c) Kashgar with Gwadar

d) Lhasa with Gwadar
71.
Consider the following statements

1. It is administered by the office of the Registrar General of India, which also conducts the decadal
census
2. Under this system, it is mandatory to register all births and deaths within 21 days of their occurrence
Which of the above statements about about Indias Civil Registration System (CRS) is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
72.
The Sendai framework the first intergovernmental agreement of the United Nations post-2015
sustainable development era is a framework for
a) Disaster risk reduction
b) Building resilience for adaptation to climate change in the agriculture sector
c) Mutual administrative assistance in tax matters
73.
d) Enhancing national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism
The Government of India will host the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction
(AMCDRR) in 2016. Which of the following statements about this conference is/are incorrect?
1. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is a co-organiser
2. This is not the first time that India is hosting it
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
74.
d) Neither 1 or 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
Consider the following statements about the Nirbhay missile:

1. It is Indias first indigenously designed and developed long range sub-sonic cruise missile
2. It is a 100-kilometre class cruise missile
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
75.

Assertion (A): Cruise missiles are very effective at evading detection by the enemy
Reason (R): Cruise missiles are built of RET (Radar Evasion Technology)-compliant parts
76.
C
What is the importance of having cruise missiles? Why do we need them?
Cruise missiles are very effective at evading detection by the enemy.
How is it that they can evade detection?
They fly very low to the ground (out of the view of most radar systems).
With reference to the Sahitya Akademi Award, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1. Only those languages mentioned in Schedule 8 of the Indian Constitution are eligible for the award
2. A work of translation from one Indian language to another is not eligible for the award
a) 1 Only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
77.
A
Schedule 8 of Indian constitution recognizes only 22 languages whereas Sahitya Academy recognizes
24 languages.
Recently, the whitefly attack damaged over 75 per cent crop across the cotton belt in Punjab. How do
whiteflies damage crops?
a) They feed on the phloem of plants, and introduce toxic saliva which causes an overall
decrease of plants turgor pressure
b) They lay eggs on crop-leaves, which are food for pirate bugs. In the process of feeding, pirate
bugs damage plants as well
c) Their toxic saliva blocks translocation of water and mineral salts in the xylem tissue
78.
d) They feed on the fruits of a plant.

Assertion (A): Petroleum prices have not reacted to the worsening geopolitical situation in the major oilproducing regions of West Asia (Middle-East)
Reason (R): Global demand for commodities is sluggish
79.
Government of Indias long term goal is to increase its forest cover through a planned afforestation drive.
This planned afforestation drive includes which of the following programmes and initiatives?
1. Green India Mission
2. Green Highways policy
3. Plantation along rivers
4. United Nations REDD-Plus programme
5. Compensatory Deforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
80.
D
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority is another initiative.
Which of the following are elements of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution?
1. Harmony between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
2. Primacy of judiciary in judicial appointments
3. Parliamentary democracy
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 Only
81.
d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following acts/subjects fall under List-II of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
1. Prevention of cruelty to animals
2. Legislations banning cow slaughter
a) 1 Only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
82.
Prevention of cruelty to animals comes under concurrent list
Which of the following acts/subjects fall under List-III of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian
Constitution?
1. Road Safety Bill
2. Forests
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
83.

1. It holds the largest store of permanent ice and permafrost outside the North and South Pole
2. In the last 50 years the temperature here has increased by about three times the global average
Which region do the above statements hold true for?
a) Greenland
b) Iceland
c) Tibetan Plateau
84.
d) Alaska
The third pole, which is often seen in the news, refers to a region which is
a) An Intermont Plateau
b) A Dissected Plateau
c) A Pediplain
85.
d) Neither 1 or 2
d) A frozen Ribbon Lake
Which of the following statements about the bio-digester-based toilet is/are incorrect?
1. It helps recharge groundwater
2. It eliminates the need for manual scavenging
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
D
Bio-digester based toilet is the next age Sanitation Technology which does not require Sewage
system, does not pollute water, recharges the ground water and saves government resources by
86.
eliminating the need for maintenance of sewage system. No evacuation of bio digester tank is
required for a lifetime. Hence, it eliminates manual scavenging in any form (as night soil, as dried
manure in single and twin pit toilets). The effluent water is free of any disease carrying pathogens,
free of odour and colourless. Effluent water is safe. Additionally, it recharges water table with clean
water.
It is developed by DRDO.
The Sahel region is now flooded with arms, illicit drugs and terrorist groups. This region refers to which
of the following areas?
a) Myanmar-Laos-Thailand tri-junction
b) Syria-Iraq-Turkey tri-junction
c) Western and North-Central Africa
87.
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in Asia as one proceeds from south to
north?
1. Kandahar
2. Bishkek
3. Dushanbe
4. Kabul
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
88.
d) Afghanistan - Central Asia
a) 1-4-2-3
b) 1-4-3-2
c) 4-1-3-2
d) 4-1-2-3
B
Kandhar lies in southern Afghanistan
Researchers worry that thawing of permafrost will release methane, exacerbating climate change. Which
of the following statements about permafrost are correct?
1. It is perennially frozen soil that has been below zero degrees centigrade for at least two years
2. Permafrost can also be found below the ocean floor
3. The warming of permafrost has been linked to the development of sink holes
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
89.
Which of the following reasons may be considered most appropriate for Government-of-India projects
having stalled in recent past?
a) Unfavourable market conditions
b) Lack of funds
c) Lack of required clearances
90.
d) Over-stretched balance sheets of firms participating in PPP projects
The Telangana government recently celebrated Bathukamma. Which of the following statements about
it is/are incorrect?
1. It is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri
2. It is primarily a womens festival
3. It is also known as Festival of Flowers
a) 1 Only
b) 2 only
c) 3 Only
91.
d) All of the above
The foundation stone for Andhra Pradeshs new capital was recently laid at Amaravati on the banks of
river Krishna. Which among the following are tributaries of this river?
1. Bhima
2. Musi
3. Malprabha
4. Indravati
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 Only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only
92.
C
Indravati is a tributary of Godavari
The recently concluded joint military training exercise, Hand in Hand, was conducted by which two
nations?
a) India and USA
b) India and Sri Lanka
c) India and China
93.
Consider the following statements about the recently launched India Handloom brand:
1. It sets a standard which is to be followed by all Handloom weavers in India
2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
94.
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Labour and Employment
d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Which of the following statements about the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) scheme is/are
correct?
1. Pre-existing conditions are covered from day one
2. The RSBY card is a biometric-enabled smart card
3. A beneficiary who has enrolled from one state can use the RSBY card in any RSBY-empanelled
hospital across India
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 Only
96.
d) Neither 1 or 2
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana was launched and is administered by
95.
d) Pakistan and China
d) All of the above
The President of India recently promulgated an ordinance for the constitution of commercial courts.
Which of the following statements about his ordinance-making power is/are incorrect?
1. He can promulgate an ordinance only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session
2. An ordinance, unlike any other legislation, cannot be retrospective
3. An ordinance cannot be issued to amend the Constitution
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 Only
97.
A
An ordinance, like any other legislation, can be retrospective
Ashokastami Mela is an annual fair held in the month of April in the state of
a) Tripura
b) Mizoram
c) Karnataka
98.
Whooping Cough, is another name for

a) Pertussis
b) Diptheria
c) Bronchitis
99.
d) Odisha
d) Pneumonia
What colors make up the United Nations Flag?

a) Blue, white and green only
b) Black and white only
c) Blue and white only
d) Black, white and blue only
100.
Which of the following is/are goals of Indias Intended Nationally Determined Contributions?
1. To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 35% by 2030 from 2005 level.
2. To increase its forest cover to 33% of the total land area
3. To achieve 40% of total electric power generation from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
101.
A
To achieve 40% of electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel by 2030 is one goal in Indias
INDC.
Which of the following may be considered to be a financial intermediary?

1. Investment Bankers
2. Insurance Companies
3. Mutual Funds
4. Pension Funds
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
102.
C
A financial intermediary is one that acts as a middleman between two parties in a financial
transaction. The most common intermediary is a bank but the category also includes entities such as
insurance companies, mutual funds, brokers, dealers, investment banks, pension fund etc.
Which of the following statements about the International Ocean Discovery Program is/are incorrect?
1. It is an international research collaboration that coordinates seagoing expeditions to discover new
species of marine life
2. It also is involved in study of the geological history of our planet
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
103.
d) Neither 1 or 2
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) recently tied up with about 30 Public Sector Undertakings
in order to jointly tackle man-made or natural emergencies. Which of the following is/are not associated
with NDRF?
1. It is the only dedicated disaster response force of the world
2. It imparts basic and operational level training to State Response Forces (Police, Civil Defence and
Home Guards)
3. It carries out public awareness campaigns
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 1 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
104.

1. Seismic activity is one of the most important direct sources of information about the interior of the
earth
2. The point on the surface, nearest to the focus, is called hypocentre
3. Earthquakes can be manmade
With regard to the phenomenon of Earthquakes, which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
105.
A
Seismic activity is one of the most important indirect sources of information about the interior of
the earth. The point on the surface, nearest to the focus (or the hypocentre), is called epicentre.
Consider the following statements associated with Earthquake measurements in India:

1. The country is grouped into four seismic zones viz. Zone-II to Zone-V
2. The Modified Mercalli scale consists of twelve increasing levels of intensity
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
106.
Basmati rice usually helps farmers fetch higher returns. Which among the following statements about
the crop is/are true?
1. Its water requirement is lesser than regular paddy
2. It can be sown late as it is a short duration paddy crop
a) 1 Only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
107.
The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali at Shravanabegoa is one of the most

important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism. It was constructed under the patronage of
a) Rashtrakutas
b) Chalukyas
c) Western Gangas
108.
Which of the following statements associated with the Central Information Commission
is/are incorrect?
1. Including the Chief Information Commissioner(CIC), there can be no more than ten Information
commissioners (ICs)
2. An IC is not eligible for reappointment, but under certain conditions is eligible for appointment as
CIC
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
109.
A
CIC consist of Chief information commissioner and not more than 10 other information
commissioners.

1. In Gestational Surrogacy, the resulting child is genetically unrelated to the surrogate
2. In Traditional Surrogacy, the resulting child is genetically related to the intended father and the
surrogate
Which of the above statements associated with different types of surrogacy is/are incorrect?
110.
d) Mauryas
dc
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the following statements about Assisted Reproductive Technology is/are correct?
1. It is another name given for the two processes of In Vitro Fertilisation and Surrogacy
2. It is used only for infertility treatments
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
111.
D
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is the technology used to achieve pregnancy through
procedures such as fertility medication, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization and surrogacy. It
mainly belongs to the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and may also include
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and cryopreservation.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has the power to secure compliance of its decisions from any
public authority. This does not include
1. Publishing information or categories of information
2. Directing the public authority to appoint a Public Information Officer where none exists
3. Providing access to information in a particular form
a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 1 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
112.
The Karamay Declaration recently seen in the news, is
113.
it
a) A component of Chinas One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative which defines Pakistans role in
b) Chinas plan of action to bolster its claim for the region enclosed within the Nine-dash line in
the South China Sea
c) An intergovernmental strategy led by Myanmar to tackle the menace of insurgency and illegal
drug trade in the Golden Triangle region
d) Chinas first fuel-supply agreement with Nepal
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme is being implemented by

a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
c) Ministry of Human Resource Development
114.
d) All of the above are powers of the CIC
d) a, b and c
River Mandakini is a tributary of river

a) Alakananda
b) Yamuna
c) Bhagirati
115.
The Government has decided to set up a National Tribal Advisory Council for effecting monitoring and
implementation of various tribal welfare schemes. The council will be chaired by the
a) Prime Minister
b) Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation
c) Minister of Tribal Affairs
116.
Although India has sought membership of the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) since 2008, its
application hasnt been decided on, to this day. Which of the following statements about the NSG
is/are incorrect?
1. It was set up as a reaction to Indias first nuclear tests
2. India has received from it a special waiver to conduct nuclear trade with all nuclear exporters
3. For any resolution to come into force, the same must be passed by a two-thirds majority
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 3 Only
117.
D
c
India has sought membership of the 48-member NSG since 2008, but its application hasnt been
decided on, primarily because signing the NPT or other nuclear moratoriums on testing is a prerequisite. Interestingly, the NSG was set up in 1974 as a reaction to Indias nuclear tests to stop what
it called the misuse of nuclear material meant for peaceful purposes.
As a result, though India received a special waiver to conduct nuclear trade with all nuclear
exporters, it hasnt been accepted as a member of their club.
The NSG works by consensus, which means that there are no votes, but all members have to agree
to a proposal.
India has set a target of 175GW renewable energy (RE) capacity addition by 2022, of which solar energy
is to contribute the most. Arrange the following sectors in order of decreasing green power installed
capacity in India today:
1. Wind power
2. Solar power
3. Bio-power
4. Small hydro power
a) 1-3-2-4
b) 2-1-3-4
c) 2-4-1-3
118.
d) Vice-chairperson of NITI Aayog
d) 1-4-2-3
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is an emerging trade pact among
a) India and Association for South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
b) Members of East Asia Summit
c) Members of ASEAN+6
119.

1. X is a charitable institution
2. X purchased 1 kilogram worth of gold bonds over two fiscal years
3. X bought gold bonds through designated post offices
Which of the above statements is/are possible with regard to the Government of Indias Sovereign Gold
Bond Scheme?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1,2 and 3
120.
Bharatmala is a
a) Scheme for building bridges and rail over bridges on national highways
b) Road network to be built all along the borders and coastal areas
c) Scheme to transform the inland waterways sector
121.
a) The trafficking of weapons ammunition for non-state actors
b) The trafficking of chemicals used for illegal drug-production
c) A preventive tool, for foiling the plans of potential child traffickers
d) Both a and b
Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire of
a) Grain plants left sticking out of the ground after the grain is harvested
b) Cigarette stubs
c) Municipality-collected household waste
123.
d) Roadways-project for revival of the ancient dakshinapatha and uttarapatha
Precursor Trafficking is
122.
d) India and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
Migration and Development briefs or the Migration and Development Outlook provide information
on development implications of current migration and remittances issues. This publication is brought
out by
124.
b) United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
c) Department of Economic and Social Affairs under the United Nations
a) World Bank
d) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

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1.

d) All are correct

Which of the following statements about the Astrosat are correct?

d) All of the above

Consider the following statements:

a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A

d) A and R both are incorrect

With reference to the G20 Sherpa, consider the following statements:

d) All the above

Which of the following statements about PRAGATI is/are correct?

Global Competitiveness Report is released by the

b) World Economic Forum

c) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

d) World Trade Organisation

a) Ministry of Women and Child Development

b) Ministry of Home Affairs

c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d) Ministry of Minority Affairs

Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

The Mid-day Meal Scheme is administered by the

a) Ministry of Human Resource Development

b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

c) Ministry of Women and Child Development

d) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Consider the followings statements about the Official Secrets Act:

With reference to Dengue, which of the following statements are incorrect?

d) All of the above

Consider the following statements about Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF):

Consider the following statements:

a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A

d) A and R both are incorrect

Consider the following statements about the Swiss challenge method:

d) All are correct

d) All are correct

GIAN or Global Initiative for Academics Network is an initiative to

a) Attract the best foreign academics to Indian Universities of Excellence

Consider the following statements about vertical farming:

Which of the following statements about neutrinos is/are incorrect?

a) The movement of neutrinos in a back-and-forth motion, a pendulum-like manner through

d) None of the above

c) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

d) None of the above

b) The date of departure of Mahatma Gandhi to South Africa from India

d) The date of return of indentured labourers from the Caribbean in 1948

Which of the following can be classified as Occupational Diseases?

d) All the above

Pneumoconiosis by inhalation of dust in mines.

d) All of the above

3. Bootleggers mix it with country-made liquor to increase its potency

d) All are correct

d) All are correct

Gazette of India notifications are published by

a) Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

b) Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

c) The Department of Publication, Ministry of Urban Development

d) Publications Division, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Consider the following pairs:

c) 2,3 and 4 Only

d) 1,3 and 4 Only

Consider the following statements:

d) All statements are correct

d) All statements are correct

d) All of the above

The Quartet Roadmap is