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1.
Consider the following statements regarding Mangroves and its ability to cope with salt
1. The first line of defense for many mangroves is to prevent much of the salt from entering by filtering it
out at root level. Some species can exclude more than 90 percent of salt in seawaters
2. The leaves of many mangroves have special salt glands, which are among the most active
salt-secreting systems known
3. Another method of coping with salt is to concentrate it in bark or in older leaves which carry it with
them when they drop.
Select the correct statement[s]
a)
b)
c)
d)
2.
3.
4.
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3
2 and 3
1 and 2
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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d) 1, 2 and 3
5.
6.
Who among the following was elected as the winner of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize that was announced
recently?
a)
b)
c)
d)
7.
Angela Merkel
Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
Pope Francis
International Campaign to Ban Landmines
Consider the following statements related to Trade and Development Report 2015 that was released by
UNCTAD recently
1. It projected that the global economy will grow at 2.5 per cent in 2015
2. Indias GDP is expected to grow at 9.5 per cent in 2015
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a)
b)
c)
d)
8.
1 only
1 and 3
1,2 and 3
1,3 and 4
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
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c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
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10. Union Cabinet recently approved the formation of which Group A service
a)
b)
c)
d)
1,2 and 3
1 and 2
3 and 4
All of the above
13. Which of the following states decided to establish Indias first Dolphin Community Reserve?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Assam
d) West Bengal
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14.
2 and 3
1 and 4
All of the above
None of the above
1 only
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
All of the above.
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b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 4
d) All of the above
18. Identify the multilateral agency that launched Operation Sophia (Phase-II) to combat Mediterranean
Migration Crisis recently
a)
b)
c)
d)
NATO
UN Peacekeeping
EU Naval Force
African Union
19. Which of the following is incorrect as per National Biodiversity Authority under Biological Diversity Act of
India?
a) The Act covers foreigners, non-resident Indians, body corporate, association or organization that is
either not incorporated in India or incorporated in India with non-Indian participation in its share capital
or management.
b) Indians and Indian institutions do not require the approval of the National Biodiversity Authority when
they engage in the access/use of biological resources and associated knowledge occurring in India
for commercial or research purposes or for the purposes of bio-survey or bio- utilisation
c) Any application for IPR based on biological resources should be approved by NBA
d) The Act includes Indian biological resources that are normally traded as commodities.
20. Instead of equator, the maximum surface temperature of ocean water is found in tropical zones (30 o N
and S latitude). Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation for this?
a)
b)
c)
d)
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c) 2 and 3
d) All
22. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Pygmy hog is critically endangered species of a pig found in the grasslands of Madhya Pradesh.
Western Ghats are Ecological hotspot of India.
Nilgiri is a biosphere reserve
Kanchendzonga is a biosphere reserve found in Sikkim.
Granite
Basalt
Limestone
Sand Stone
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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1-C,2-A,3-B,4-D
1-C,2-A,3-D,4-B
1-D,2-C,3-A,4-B
1-D,2-C,3-B,4-A
1 and 4
Only 2
1, 2 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
28. Most of the coastal west flowing rivers are short because:
a)
b)
c)
d)
The coastal plains between Eastern Ghats and Arabian Sea are narrow.
The coastal plains between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea are narrow.
The coastal plains between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea are very broad.
The coastal plains between Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal are very narrow.
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1 and 2
3 and 4
1 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
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33. Which of the following effects on human health are caused by ozone depletion?
1. Skin Cancer
2. Cataract
3. Sunburn
4. Dyslexia
Select the correct code
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
Only 1
World bank
World trade centre
International monetary fund
None of the above
Majuli
Tsangpo
Dihang
Dubri
37. Which of the following group of industry does not belong to the category of core industry?
a) Tata Iron and steel industries
b) Petroleum products like Vaseline
c) Generation of hydro electricity
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1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
2 and 3
All
39. In which of the following drainage patterns do the tributaries resembles branches of trees?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Radial pattern
Trellis
Rectangular
Dendritic
All of them
1,2 and 3
1 and 2
1,2 and 4
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1, 2, 3, 4
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43. Given below is the list of Middle Eastern cities. Arrange the following cities from right to left
1. Riyadh
2. Abu Dhabi
3. Qatar
4. Muscat
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a)
b)
c)
d)
1234
2341
4213
4231
1 only
1 and 2
1,2 and 4
All of the above
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1 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4
46. Which of the following statements regarding the soils in India are correct?
1. The alluvial soils are immature and have weak profile.
2. The black soil is very retentive of moisture.
3. The red soils do not respond even to fertilizers and irrigation and gives poor yields.
4. Due to intensive leaching and low base exchange capacity, typical laterite soil generally lack fertility.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
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48. With reference to Vienna Convention for the protection of the ozone layer, consider the following
1. It is a legally binding agreement
2. It came into force in 1988
3. It is a multilateral agreement
Select the correct code
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3
Mahatma Gandhi
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
50. Canals which are built to divert flood waters especially during rainy season and flood?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Perennial canals
Seasonal canals
Dry canals
Inundation canals
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
53. Which of the following are missions adopted under the National Action Plan on Climate Change
(NAPCC)?
1. National Water Mission
2. National Mission on Rural Development
3. National Solar Mission
4. National Mission for Green India
Select the correct code
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 3
54. Species which are only found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical
barriers?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Exotic
Indigenous
Endemic
Extinct
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
56. which of the following the theme of International Day of the Girl Child observed during October 2015
a)
b)
c)
d)
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57. Which of the following is the most important reason of depletion of forest in North East India?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Overgrazing
Shifting agriculture
Mining activities
None of the above
58. It is a mechanism defined in Article 6 of Kyoto Protocol allows a country with an emission reduction or
limitation commitment under the Kyoto Protocol (Annex B Party) to earn emission reduction units (ERUs)
from an emission-reduction or emission removal project in another Annex B Party, each equivalent to
one tonne of CO2, which can be counted towards meeting its Kyoto target. What is it?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Joint Implementation
Emission Trading
Clean Development Mechanism
None
2,3 and 4
2 and 4
1 and 3
1 and 4
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b)
c)
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1 only
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Both 1 and 2
None
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
63. Species whose population has declined to levels from where it is likely to move to endangered category?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Vulnerable
Rare
Critical
endemic
64. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 3 October 2015 inaugurated an
Extreme Altitude Research Centre at Chang La, Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. In this context, consider
the following statements:
1. It is the worlds highest terrestrial research and development centre.
2. The centre will serve as a natural cold storage for preserving rare and endangered medical plants for
generations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
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1 and 3
1, 2 ad 3
1, 2,3 and 4
3 and 4
1 and 2
2 and 3
1, 2 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Only 1
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Both
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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1 only
2 only
Both
Neither
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74. Which of the following industries use combustion control of gaseous pollutants?
1. Varnish
2. Paints
3. Fertilizers
4. Petro-chemical
Select the correct code
a)
b)
c)
d)
2, 3 and 4
3 and 4
1 and 2
1, 2, 3 and 4
Salinity at equator is less than it is at the tropics because of higher precipitation at the equator.
In general salinity decreases as we move from lower latitudes to upper latitudes.
Salinity is higher at the mouth of the river as more minerals are added by the river water.
In general, Inland seas and lakes have higher salinity than open ocean .
76. Identify the element which is not a part of the hydrological cycle
a)
b)
c)
d)
Evaporation
Precipitation
Hydration
Condensation
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Movement of water caused by meteorological effects (winds and atmospheric pressure change.
When the tide is channeled between islands or into bays and estuaries.
Ocean currents during spring tides.
When water gets onto sea shore during a tsunami.
80. Which of the following are the major sources of chloroflurocarbons (CFCs)?
1. Refrigeration units
2. Plastic foams
3. Aerosols
4. Air conditioner
Select the correct code
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
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81. The Union Government on 15 October 2015 flagged off the Science Express from Safderjung Railway
Station in New Delhi. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. The 2015 Science Express will be running on the Indian Rail Network as Science Express Climate
Change Action Special (SEACS).
2. The train is a collaborative initiative of Department of Science & Technology and Ministry of
Environment, Forest & Climate Change ( MoEFCC ),
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
1 only
2 only
Both
Neither
83. Ocean currents are like rivers flowing in the ocean. Which of the following forces influences the flow of
ocean current?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Solar heat
Winds
Gravity
All of the above
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neithr 1 nor 2
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85. Recently naval exercise between the Navies of India, United States and Japan happened. The name of
the naval exercise is?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Hand-in-Hand Exercise
Malabar Exercise
Mitra Shakti Exercise
Varuna Naval Exercise
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
87. Consider the following regarding melting of ice and its effects
1. It will lower down Earths temperature
2. It will affect Gravity of Earth
3. Give way to release of more green house gases
Select the correct code/s
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
As result of the moon and the sun pulling the earth gravitationally in the same direction.
As result of the moon and the sun pulling the earth gravitationally in the opposite direction.
Indention in the coast line.
None of the above.
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1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
1, 3, 4 and 5
90. The distance between the earth and the moon is maximum when the moon is in?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Aphelion
Perihelion
Perigee
Apogee
91. Which of the following have the greater ability to absorb heat in the Earths atmosphere and assist in
Global Warming?
1. Sulphur Hexafluoride
2. Carbon Monoxide
3. Water Vapour
4. Soot
Select the correct answer using the code
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
2 and 3
1 and 2
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b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 4
93. Consider the following statements:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Soil structure refers to the way in which soil grains are grouped together in to large masses.
Granular and blocky structure soils are easy to cultivate.
Dry clayey soils are sticky and are difficult to be worked.
Soils with high clay content can lack peds .
Which of the above statement is false?
1 and 2
1 and 3
2, and 3
1, 2 and 3
Only 1
Only 2 and 3
Only 1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 Only
2 and 3 Only
3 Only
India- Srilanka
India- Australia
India- Israel
India-US
98.
Consider the following statements with reference to High Risk Area in Indian Ocean
1. Recently the High Risk Area (HRA) has been pushed back from 78 degrees East longitude to the 65
degrees East longitude.
2. It is shifted away from Indias Eastern Coastline
Select the correct statement[s]
a)
b)
c)
d)
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
1234
1324
4213
2413
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100. Recently Vodafone won transfer pricing tax dispute. Consider the following w.r.t Transfer Pricing
1. If a subsidiary company sells goods to a parent company, the cost of those goods paid by the parent
to the subsidiary is the transfer price.
2. It is the setting of the price for goods and services sold between controlled legal entities within an
enterprise.
3. Transactions may include the trade of supplies or labor between departments.
Select the correct statement[s]
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2
2 and 3
Only 1
1, 2 and 3
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