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1. Indian art is deeply rooted in religion

and it conduces to fulfilling the
ultimate aim of life, Liberation. It
means
a) A vision of the divine
b) Release from the cycle of birth and
death
c) out of body experience
d) Release from all earthly bondage
and resting in heaven
2. Miniature painting in India existed in

the form of illustrations to the religious
texts in which of the following cults
1. Buddhist
2. Vaishnav
3. Mughal
4. Jain
4. Lomas rishi cave in Bihar is a typical

example of early Indian cave
architecture. If you happen to visit
Lomas cave, which of these things may
come to your notice?
1. Entrance is a representation in
stone of a hut entrance
2. No timber has been used in the
cave
3. A carved frieze of stone-made
elephants
Choose the correct answer using the codes
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above

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

1. Mughal paintings were not secular,
while other schools like Pahari had
secular paintings.
2. Art of stone masonry and stone
carving were imported in Ashoka's
times from Persia.
3. Timber was not used in Harappan
architecture.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 only

5. Consider the following statements

about Buddhist stupas.
1. One cannot enter the stupas.
2. They were constructed by royal
patronage when Buddha was
teaching.
3. Jataka stories have also been
engraved on stupas.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
6. With reference to ecosystem, consider

the following statements:
1. It is self regulating
2. It is self sustaining
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3. Biosphere can also be called as an

ecosystem
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 Only
All
2 and 3 Only
1 & 2 Only

about the inscriptions found at Aihole,
Karnataka.
1. Sanskrit as well as Tamil has been
used in the inscriptions.
2. The inscription contains the
description of historical defeats of
kingdoms.
3. There is mention about the
poet Kalidasa in the inscriptions.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
8. In Indian architecture,
Mahabalipuram is known to have
1. Rock cut temples
2. Monolithic structures
3. Structural temples
4. Limestone caves
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only


about Nalanda.
1. This place was visited by Buddha
and Mahavira.
2. Nalanda was an important centre of
Pala sculptures.
3. Nalanda was a principal centre of
Mahayana (Buddhism) learning.
4. The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang
and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
All of the above
10. Consider the following features of

temple architecture.
1. The barrel-shaped tower does not
crown the sanctum sanctorum or
thegarbha-griha
2. There is a Vimana - temple tower
over the main shrine
3. The style consists of three distinct
types of temples - Rekha Deula,
Pidha Deula and Khakhara Deula.
The above mentioned features are found in
the temple architecture of which state in
India?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Orissa
TamilNadu
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
11. Which of the following different styles

of architecture have been imbibed in
Hindu temple architecture?
1. Champa architecture
2. Gadag architecture
3. Maru-Gurjara architecture
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4. Khmer architecture
5. Sreekovil architecture
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
All except 1 and 4

All except 2 and 3
All except 5
All of the above
12. Consider the following about the

Dravidian style of temple architecture.
1. It is always square in plan.
2. Mandapas always cover and
precede the door leading to the cell.
3. Pillared halls are an invariable
feature of temples.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
13. Which of the following is NOT an

Abiotic component of an ecosystem?
1. Water
2. Soil
3. Humidity
4. Atmosphere
5. Radiation
14. Consider the following about the Pala

dynasty.
1. It ruled eastern-south Asia from 8th
-12th century.
2. Buddhism and Hinduism were
subjugated and suppressed under
Pala dynasty.
3. The Pala school of art flourished in
the Magadha region of Southern
Bihar.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
15. Which of the following features were

infused by Islamic architecture in
India?
1. Use of concrete as a factor of
construction
2. Use of lime mortar as a base for
decoration
3. Use of arches and vaults in
construction
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above

below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
3 Only
5 Only
None

16. Which of these are the features of

Indo-Islamic architecture, but not
Hindu architecture?
1. utilisation of kiosks (chhatris)
2. tall towers (minars)
3. half-domed double portals
4. human worship in decorations and
embroidery
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below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
All of the above
17. Consider the following decorative

elements.
1. Pink sandstone
2. Octagonal forms
3. Shallow water-channels
4. Raising of platforms
5. Rhythm in structures
Which of the above are features of Persian
architecture?
a)
b)
c)
d)
3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2 and 5 only
2, 3 and 4 only
18. With reference to migration of an

animal species, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a phenomena of short distance
seasonal movement into new
region
2. A young Atlantic salmon leaving
the river of their birth when they
have reached a few inches in size
can be considered as true migration
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
19. Which of these statements is NOT

correct about the Indus Valley
civilization?
1. People worshipped the Mother
Goddess or Goddess of fertility.
2. Dancing was a part of the culture at
Indus valley.
3. The trade and cultural contacts
were restricted to the other cultures
in the Indus valley.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
20. The abacus of Lion capital at Sarnath is

supported by a bell-shaped base
consisting of a lotus
with dharmachakra. It may best
symbolize
a) Victory of the good over evil
b) Victory of righteousness over
physical force
c) Path of renunciation in Dharma
d) All life is governed by the same set
of laws
21. With reference to Saprotrophic

nutrition, consider the following
statements:
1. It involves processing of dead or
decayed organic matter
2. Organisms involved usually are
protozoa
a)
b)
c)
d)

3 only
1 only
2 only
All of the above
1 Only
Both
None
2 Only
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22. Buddha is never represented in human

form in Buddhist art before the
Christian era, as his spirituality was
considered too abstract for the
purpose. Which of the following forms
was he represented in then?
1. Empty throne
2. Royal umbrella
3. Wheel of Law
4. Triratna symbol
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
All of the above
23. In the Gandhara school of art, Buddha

as seated in the typically Indian Yogic
posture is a sculpture style that has
been borrowed from
a) Hellenistic tradition of art
b) Gothic tradition of art
c) Roman sculpture style
d) None of the above
24. In Buddhism, the word Bodhisattva is

used for the one who has
a) Attained enlightenment but is not
ready for Nirvana
b) Attained enlightenment, but is not
seeking Nirvana and has decided to
teach others out of his compassion
c) Seeking enlightenment
d) Who became enlightened and then
liberated from the cycle of birth and
death

25. Instead of the classical dignity,

sobriety and simplicity, the sculpture is
now more and more tending towards
ornamentation, creating highly ornate
art objects, with strange and unusual
imaginary creatures, such as half
human, half monsters, etc. This
transformation in sculpture style holds
true for the shift in
a) Gupta sculpture to Medieval
sculpture
b) Buddhist sculpture to Gupta
sculpture
c) Medieval sculpture to Modern
sculpture
d) Buddhist sculpture to Modern
sculpture

about the Kailasa temple at Ellora.
1. It was built by the Chalukyas.
2. It is based on Dravidian style of
architecture.
3. It is a rock-cut temple.
4. It is a part of the Ellora caves.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
27. Consider the following depictions.

1. Ravana shaking Mount Kailasha
and Siva is pressing down the
mountain with his foot.
2. King of the Naga and his queen
seated on a throne attended by a
hand maiden
3. Krishna teaching Arjuna in the
middle of Mahabharata
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Sculptures depicting which of the above can

be found at Ellora?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
28. Consider the following about Pala

paintings.
1. It is characterised by sinuous line
and subdued tones of colour.
2. It is totally disconnected from the
classical art of Ajanta.
3. The Pala art flourished under the
royal patronage of the Mughals.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
All of the above
29. Consider the following statements:

1. Omnivores are considered as
secondary consumers in a food
chain
2. Herbivores are considered as
tertiary consumers
3. Carnivores are considered as
primary consumers in a food chain
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 and 3 Only
1 Only
1 & 2 Only
All
30. Students and pilgrims in from various

countries studies in Buddhist
monasteries. They took back to their
countries examples of Pala Buddhist

art, in the form of bronzes and

manuscripts which helped to carry the
Pala style to
1. Nepal
2. Java
3. Tibet
4. Burma
5. Sri Lanka
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 , 3 and 4 only
2, 4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 5 only
All of the above

Assertion (A): Despite Jainism being present
in Western India, no works motivated by
Jainism are found in Western Indian art.
Reason (R): Jainism did not receive any royal
patronage by the Kings of the Chalukya
Dynasty who ruled Gujarat and parts of
Rajasthan and Malwa.
In the context of the statements above, which
of these is true?
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
32. Deccani school of painting made a

significant contribution to the
development of the Mughal style in
North India. The centres of Deccani
school were in
1. Ahmednagar
2. Bijapur
3. Golconda
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4. Hyderabad
5. Tanjore
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 , 3 and 4 only
2, 4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 5 only
All of the above

about the art of painting in Rajasthani
and Pahari regions.
1. These were largely secular in
character.
2. They drew inspiration from Mughal
school of paintings.
3. Paintings are marked by light
colours and bold drawings.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
2 only

about the Wildlife institute of India.
1. It is an autonomous body.
2. It is under the Ministry of
Environment and Forests.
3. It has recently launched an
initiative for allowing PSU and
Companies to adopt endangered
species.
4. It has proposed that wildlife
conservation efforts spending be
counted under Corporate Social
responsibility (CSR).
below.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
All of the above

1. This biome is home to many
species of grasses such as purple
needlegrass, wild oats, foxtail,
ryegrass, and buffalo grass.
2. Rain in these biomes usually occurs
in the late spring and early summer
3. These are known as Pampas in
South America
To which of the following biomes, are the
above statements related to?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Savannah Biome
Tropical Grasslands
Temperate Grasslands
Taiga
36. 20th Law Commissions recent reports

provide several recommendations to
end discrimination against leprosy
patients. Consider the legal state of
affairs regarding leprosy.
1. Leprosy is a valid ground for
divorce under personal laws of
India.
2. Leprosy patients are banned from
Contesting election in local bodies
in some states.
3. Lepers Act permits segregation of
lepers into separate asylums.
Choose the correct statements using the codes
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
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about the recently launched Pradhan
Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.
1. It is applicable to people of all age
groups.
2. Bank account is mandatory for
taking benefit from the scheme.
3. The insurance will be offered by
private insurance companies which
will be regulated by LCI and IRDA.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
All of the above
38. RBI has recently mandated the banks

to keep side emergency fund called
Counter cyclical capital buffer. What
purposes will be served by this?
1. It will restrict the banking sector
from indiscriminate lending in the
periods of excess credit growth.
2. It will help RBI to manage foreign
exchange reserves better.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
39. With reference to desert plants,

consider the following statements:
1. They have a short life and the
capacity to leave behind very hardy
forms of propagation
2. They usually have small leaves and
tiny roots to save water

3. Creosote bush is one of the

examples of desert plants
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 Only
2 and 3 Only
1 and 2 Only
All

Assertion (A): Ocean acts as the largest
carbon sink on earth.
Reason (R): The difference in partial pressure
of the CO2 between seawater and air facilitate
gaseous exchange.
In the context of the statements above, which
of these is true?
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
41. One way to increase the carbon

sequestration efficiency of the oceans
is to add micrometre-sized iron
particles in a certain form in the ocean.
The sequestration efficiency of oceans
increases because
a) Iron has the effect of stimulating
growth of plankton in the ocean.
b) It increases the rate of dissolution
of CO2 with ocean water.
c) Adding Iron increases the surface
density of the Ocean allowing for
easier gas exchange.
d) Iron helps increase the
photosynthesis rate of large marine
plants.
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42. The dissolved carbon dioxide is

important in the ocean because
1. It regulates PH of seawater and
thereby health of marine
organisms.
2. It helps marine organisms form
calcareous material.
3. It helps Phytoplanktons in
photosynthesis.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
43. With reference to atmospheric gases,

1. The percentage of carbon dioxide in
atmosphere is more than that of
argon gas
2. No other gas found above
troposphere zone of the
atmosphere
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
44. The Critically Endangered Great

Indian Bustards is found in which of
the following states of India?
1. Rajasthan
2. Gujarat
3. Maharashtra
4. Haryana
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1 only
All of the above
45. Using bio-refining, It is possible to

obtain bio-ethanol from
1. Sea weeds
2. Corn
3. Rice straw
4. Coconut
5. Water hyacinth
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 5 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above
46. Consider the following benefits.

1. Reducing coastal eutrophication
2. Cutting down on global warming
3. Obtaining fertilizers
Which of these can come from growing
extensive sea weeds in the ocean?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
47. The National Green Tribunal (NGT)

can deliver justice only in matters
pertaining to which of the following
subjects?
1. Air pollution
2. Climate change
3. Biodiversity
4. Conservation of Water

below.

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below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 3 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above
48. In high temperature high humidity

weather, why does it appear that we
are sweating more profusely as
compared to even hotter but dry
weather situations?
a) Sweat doesnt evaporate quickly
due to the high relative humidity
outside
b) In hot humid conditions,
hypothalamus (gland controlling
secretion) becomes more active
c) Human body releases more water
in conditions of high humidity
d) High humidity blocks the secretion
glands on the skin and the humidity
sticks on the skin

about 3D printing technology.
1. Objects produced cannot be
circular in shape.
2. Ultraviolet light lasers are used in
the printing process of adding
layers.
3. It cannot be used to produce
components used in aerospace.
4. Human organs can be produced
using 3D bio-printers.
Choose the correct statements using the
codes below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
All of the above

50. The Rajya Sabha recently passed The

Rights of Transgender Persons Bill,
2014. It provides for
1. Reservation of transgenders in
public educational institutions and
government jobs.
2. Establishment of a special
transgender rights court.
3. Right for transgenders to adopt
children
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
51. With reference to lentic ecosystem,

1. A wetland ecosystem is an example
of lentic ecosystem
2. In a lentic ecosystem, bacteria are
present only in the benthic zone i.e.
which comprises the bottom and
shore regions.
Which of the above stateents is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
None
Both
1 Only
2 Only
52. Consider the following about ESamiksha designed by National

Informatics Centre (NIC).
1. It is a part of the Digital India
program.
2. It is mandatory for all the states to
adopt and integrate this system in
their governance model.
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3. Using E-Samiksha, District

Magistrates can get directly in
touch with the panchayats and
block heads.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
53. Consider the following about the INS

Visakhapatnam.
1. It is built entirely of Indian steel.
2. It is capable of launching BrahMos
missiles from its deck.
3. It has been designed and processed
in Israel.
4. The ship does not have a weapon
system of its own.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
54. The remora species that rides attached

to sharks and other fishes is a best
example of
a) Mutualism
b) Parasitism
c) Commensalism
55. Consider the following about the

Indian missile Astra.
1. It is a land to air missile.
2. This is the smallest of the missiles
developed by DRDO.

3. It can chase enemy aircraft at

supersonic speeds.
4. It has been developed indigenously.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
56. With reference to Profundal Zone of

pond ecosystem, consider the
following statements:
1. It is well lit zone
2. This is the main photosynthetic
body of the lake.
3. This zone produces food and
oxygen
Which of the above statements is/are
INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
1 and 3 Only
All
57. As per a recent survey less than 30%

eligible women got the benefits of
Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana
(IGMSY). Consider the following about
IGMSY.
1. It provides partial wage
compensation to pregnant and
lactating women.
2. It is applicable only upto a
maximum of two children from a
mother.
3. It aims at promoting institutional
deliveries.
below.
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a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
58. The Health minister recently launched

Mission Indradhanush for vaccination
against 7 preventable diseases. It
covers
1. Tuberculosis
2. Malaria
3. Whooping cough
4. Rotavirus
5. Rubella
6. Tetanus
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2, 4 and 6 only
2, 4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 6 only
All of the above
59. The earthquakes near the Himalayan

region are generally triggered due to
the collision/friction between which of
the following tectonic plates?
a) Indo-Eurasian plate and Central
Asian plate
b) Eurasian plate and Australian plate
c) Indian plate and Eurasian plate
d) Indian plate and Central Asian
plate
60. It is a biological interaction between

two or more organisms that is
detrimental to at least one of them; it
can also be an antagonistic association
between an organism and the
metabolic substances produced by
another.

In the above questions, it refers to:

a) Antibiosis
b) Parasitism
c) Predation
d) Colonisation
61. Prime Minister recently inaugurated

Indias Healthcare Tourism Portal. It
will be useful for Medical tourism as it
provides information on
1. Ayurveda and wellness centres
2. Details such as costs related to
treatment in hospitals
3. Visa procedures
4. Travel and stay
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2, and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

1. It is a partly enclosed coastal body
of brackish water with one or more
rivers or streams flowing into it.
2. They form a transition zone
between river environments and
maritime environments
The above statements describe which of the
following given geographical features?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Isthmus
Peninsula
Estuary
None of the above
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63. India and Bangladesh have decided to

take concerted conservation efforts to
protect the rare spectacled Langur.
Consider the following statements
about it.
1. It is found in Patharia Hills Reserve
Forest.
2. The primary focus of this
conservation effort is to preserve
the habitat for the survival of the
primates.
3. It is the ancestor of the endangered
Hoolock Gibbon and Golden
Langur.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

1. In interactions in a biotic
community, colonization is
considered as a Positive interaction
between species
2. In interactions in a biotic
community, competition is
considered as a Negative
interaction between species
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
65. India was placed at 117th position in

the recently released World Happiness
Report 2015 among the 158 studied
nations. Consider the following.

1. The report was published by the

World Health Organization
(WHO).
2. The study for the report was done
by the United Nations
intergovernmental wing.
3. The happiness report takes account
of the social freedom and
corruption levels in
the country.
4. The report will be placed before the
United Nations general assembly
for a resolution and further
discussion.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
66. With reference to micronutrients,

1. Iodine, vitamin and iron are some
of the micronutrients needed for
humans
2. Zinc, one of the micronutrients
needed by plants, is necessary
for osmosis and ionic balance
a)
b)
c)
d)
None
2 Only
Both
1 Only

about the occurrence of Volcanoes.
1. There are no active volcanoes in the
coastal belt of South America.
2. The Andes Mountains and
Indonesian region come under the
Ring of Fire.
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3. Volcanoes are also found in Midoceanic ridges.

below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
68. With reference to energy flow in an

ecosystem, consider the following
statements:
1. All energy needed by living
organisms is provided by reduction
process of sugar through
respiration and release of energy
2. The loss of energy through body
heat is far greater in warm-blooded
animals, which must eat much
more frequently than those that are
cold-blooded
3. The energy is passed on
from trophic level to trophic level
and each time about 10% of the
energy is lost
Which of the above statements is/are
INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 Only
1 Only
3 Only
1 and 3 Only
69. India has emerged as the fourth largest

supplier of generic medicines to the
United States. Some countries impose
stringent regulatory measures on
import of generic medicines from
India. Which of these regions do not
allow such imports?
1. West Asia
2. Africa
3. Europe


below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
None of the above
70. Under the United Nations Framework

Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) regime
1. Developing countries do not have
any obligation to share reports
about HFCs
2. Developed nations are bound to cut
green house gas emissions.
Which of the above is/are true?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
71. With reference to deciduous forests,

1. They lose their leaves to conserve
water or to better survive winter
weather conditions
2. They have xylem vessels with larger
diameters and therefore a greater
rate of transpiration (and hence
CO2 uptake as this occurs
when stomata are open) during the
summer growth period.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
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72. Mosquitoes are more attracted to some

human than others. Which of the
following factors play a role in it?
1. Body odour
2. Amount of CO2 in exhaled air
3. Body heat
4. Colour of clothing
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
All of the above
73. The basic cause of Monsoon type of

climate is
a) Difference in the heating and
cooling of land and sea
b) Deflection of trade winds by coriolis
force
c) Change of seasons frequently in
various parts of a sub-continent
d) The periodic occurrence of warm
currents near oceans that border
continents
74. With reference to ecological pyramids,

cnsider the following statements:
1. The bottom of the pyramid
represents tertiary producers
2. The primary producers take energy
from the environment in the form
of sunlight and are located at the
apex of the pyramid
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None
75. For the survival of winter cereals sown

in Punjab, which of the following rains
is vital?

a)
b)
c)
d)
North-east Monsoons
Cyclonic rainfall
Convectional rainfall
Both (a) and (c)

about Tropical Marine climate of
India.
1. It is found at eastern coasts of
India.
2. It receives steady rainfall from
trade winds all the time.
3. It is not prone to tropical cyclones.
4. Trees found in this climate region
are normally deciduous.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
1, 3 and 4 only

1. The eastern coasts of continents
within the tropics have much
heavier rainfall than the interior or
the west coasts.
2. There is a marked difference in the
temperature between the east and
west coasts of countries in latitude
20 degrees to 35 degrees north.
The above is because of the effect of
a) Eastern cyclonic disturbances in
the tropical areas
b) Jet streams in tropical areas
c) Presence of warm currents on the
eastern coasts at the tropics
d) Continentality due to several
enclosed areas in the tropics
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78. Burmese Python in Florida state of

USA is considered as
a) Invasive species
b) Non-invasive species
c) Migratory species

about rainfalls in various parts of the
world.
1. Both the length of the rainy season
and total amount of rainfall
decreases appreciably from the
equatorial region polewards
towards the desert fringes.
2. In the Southern hemisphere, rainy
season is during the Southern
Summer.
3. The Sudan type of climate has
heavy rainfalls due to extreme
diurnal ranges.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
80.The aridity of the hot deserts is mainly

due to the effects of
1. Off-shore trade winds
2. Off-shore cold currents
3. Continentality
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above

81. Amongst the mid-latitude deserts,

many are found on plateaux and are at
a considerable distance from the sea.
Which of the following are such
deserts?
1. Gobi
2. Turkestan
3. Patagonian
4. Sahara
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
82. The mid-latitude deserts that are

sheltered by high mountains around
them receive rainfall by
1. Depressions
2. Convectional rainfall
3. Orographic rainfall
Choose the correct statements using the
codes below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
83. The Warm temperate western margin

climate is found in relatively few areas
of the world. The basic cause of this
type of climate is
a) Shifting of wind belts
b) Change in the direction of cold
currents
c) Presence of cyclonic depressions
d) Regular visit of Polar winds to the
regions
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1. At the lowest trophic level (the
bottom of the food chain), plants
convert about 1% of the sunlight
they receive into chemical energy.
2. The efficiency with which energy or
biomass is transferred from one
trophic level to the next is called
the ecological efficiency.
3. Consumers at each level convert on
average only about 10% of the
chemical energy in their food to
their own organic tissue
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 Only
2 and 3 Only
1 and 3 Only
All
85. The prominence of local winds around

the Mediterranean Sea can be
explained by which of the following
topographic factors?
1. High Alps in the North
2. Open Atlantic on the West
3. Cold air masses from the
continental interiors
4. Sahara deserts in the South
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
86. Which of the following kinds of

vegetation are NOT likely to be found
in the Mediterranean regions?
1. Evergreen coniferous forests
2. Grass
3. Deciduous forests
below.

a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
87. Chinook, a famous local wind, comes

on the eastern slopes of Rockies in
Canada. It is useful because
1. It makes the snow covered pastures
grazable.
2. It is a hot wind and warms the local
climate.
3. It brings moderate amount of
rainfall with it.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
88. Which of the following is/are

autotrophs?
1. Cyanobacteria
2. Red Algae
3. Fungi
4. Green Algae
below:
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
3 and 4 Only
1, 2 and 4 Only
89. The recent turnaround of the external

sector and the lowering of the current
Account deficit can be attributed to
which of the following factors?
1. Lowering of international prices of
crude petroleum
2. Restrictions on gold imports
3. Trade diversification process
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below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above

1. Predators are usually located at the
third trophic level in an ecological
pyramid
2. Decomposers are part of the first
trophic level of the food chain
Which of the above statemens is/are
INCORRECT?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 Only
2 Only
Both
None
91. Since the recent economic slowdown in

India, which of the following imports
items has registered a decline in
growth?
1. Capital goods
2. Crude oil related products
3. Textile and allied products
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
92. With reference to CO2 in ecosystem,

1. The concentration of Carbon
Dioxide is more than oxygen in
water
2. Rising CO2 will stimulate plant
growth in an ecosystem


a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both
d) None
93. A keystone species is a species that
a) Has high biomass and crucial role
in a community
b) Has low biomass but huge role in a
community
c) Has minimal effect on an ecosystem
even if its loss is huge
d) Dwells as parasite on larger
animals
about the state of economic affairs
since the beginning of the millennium.
1. Increasing use of imported inputs
has generally caused a decline in
the domestic value added share of
total exports.
2. The foreign value added share in
exports has increased indicating
deepening of the process of
international production
fragmentation.
Which of the above is are/true?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
95. Which of the following schemes had

been implemented as a part of Indias
Foreign Policy?
1. Focus Market Scheme
2. Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog
Yoajana
3. Focus Product schemes
4. Market Development Assistance
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below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
96. An ecotone is a
a) Transition area between two
biomes
b) Region where a biome ends
c) Region where ecology is protected
from external influences
97. Indian trade portal was launched at
the end of last year aimed at providing
vital information to Indian Industry.
Which of the following information
will be provided by the portal?
1. Most favoured nation (MFN) tariff
2. Details of all Trade agreements in
force
3. Platform for foreign buyers to
contact Indian suppliers
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
98. The Trade Facilitation Agreement

(TFA), which was also endorsed by
India at the Ninth Ministerial
Conference of WTO, is basically aimed
at
1. Use of electronic payments
2. Risk management techniques
3. Giving all member nations of WTO
the Most favoured Nation (MFN)
Status

4. Removal of ban on certain

commodities for all member
nations
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
99. If the Indian rupee depreciates against

Dollar persistently for a long period of
time, yet it will not affect Indias
overall trade scenario if
a) Effective exchange rate does not
change much
b) Real effective exchange rate does
not change much
c) Nominal effective exchange rate
does not change much
d) Foreign exchange reserves remain
constant
100.
The Capital account in the
external sector consists of
1. External assistance
2. External Commercial Borrowings
(ECBs)
3. Short-term debt
4. NRI deposits
5. Invisibles
6. Portfolio investment
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
All except 2, 5 and 6

All except 3 and 4
All except 1 and 6
All except 5
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INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK PRELIMINARY EXAM - 2015

INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK TEST - 22

Maximum Marks: 200

1. Indian art is deeply rooted in religion

2. Miniature painting in India existed in

4. Lomas rishi cave in Bihar is a typical

Choose the correct answer using the codes

3. Consider the following statements.

5. Consider the following statements

6. With reference to ecosystem, consider

3. Biosphere can also be called as an

7. Consider the following statements

9. Consider the following statements

10. Consider the following features of

11. Which of the following different styles

All except 1 and 4

12. Consider the following about the

13. Which of the following is NOT an

14. Consider the following about the Pala

15. Which of the following features were

Choose the correct answer using the codes

16. Which of these are the features of

Choose the correct answer using the codes

17. Consider the following decorative

18. With reference to migration of an

19. Which of these statements is NOT

20. The abacus of Lion capital at Sarnath is

21. With reference to Saprotrophic

22. Buddha is never represented in human

23. In the Gandhara school of art, Buddha

24. In Buddhism, the word Bodhisattva is

25. Instead of the classical dignity,

26. Consider the following statements

27. Consider the following depictions.

Sculptures depicting which of the above can

28. Consider the following about Pala

29. Consider the following statements:

30. Students and pilgrims in from various

art, in the form of bronzes and

31. Consider the following statements.

32. Deccani school of painting made a

33. Consider the following statements

34. Consider the following statements

35. Consider the following statements:

36. 20th Law Commissions recent reports

37. Consider the following statements

38. RBI has recently mandated the banks

39. With reference to desert plants,

3. Creosote bush is one of the

40. Consider the following statements.

41. One way to increase the carbon

42. The dissolved carbon dioxide is

43. With reference to atmospheric gases,

44. The Critically Endangered Great

45. Using bio-refining, It is possible to

46. Consider the following benefits.

47. The National Green Tribunal (NGT)

Choose the correct statements using the codes

Choose the correct statements using the codes

48. In high temperature high humidity

49. Consider the following statements

50. The Rajya Sabha recently passed The

51. With reference to lentic ecosystem,

52. Consider the following about ESamiksha designed by National