cfafe fetute CS (e) 2014 [a | a “| *|°\Ler UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO efele ac Test Booklet Series cttetetetetete BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES PaPER—I ‘Time Allowed : Two Hours Maximum Marks : 200 INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF $O, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST 2, Please note that it is the candidate’s responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet. Any omission/ discrepancy will st the Answer Sheet liable for rejection. 3. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside. DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet. 4. This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions). Each item is printed both in Hindi and English. 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Penalty for wrong answers : ‘THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE ‘TYPE QUESTION PAPERS. () There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. (i) Ifa candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be ‘correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question. (ii) a question is left blank, ie., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question. DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO ware & : aga wr edt wae wa GT & Pwd ye Kwa BTWhat are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative”? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 4, The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@) 1 and 3 only (®) 1, 2 and 4 only () 2,3 and 4 only (@) 1, 2,3 and 4 2. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply? fa) Changes in ecological character , have occurred, are occurring or are lkely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference (®) The country in .which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A, 1 () The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed (d) Tis given the status of World “Heritage Site’ 3. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’? (a) Andaman and Nicobar (b) Nicobar and Sumatra (c) Maldives and Lakshadweep (a) Sumatra and Java 4. Consider the following pairs Programme/ Project Ministry Drought-Prone Ministry of Area Programme Agriculture Desert Development: - Ministry of Programme Environment and Forests National Watershed: Ministry Development Project of Rural for Rainfed Areas Development Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only () 3 only (1,2 and3 (a) None1, nan searea & s earen sarTm a, BR ‘ero Te seep 3 we aT TAT 8, rea a 1 BRO WeTks waht A Gen at aor cra ag a el BL 2. gai err (fs) frag ar wereath wa &t waar Bi 3. et carefta/srardite stot ar raga sf year Ei eT 4. ef A wens aft A gent wt seen A sore prea 81 #8 fam em win A oT aa @) Fra sik 3 ) FM 1, 234 (FW 2, 3.4 fd) 1,2, 334 2. aR sige we A A orb A “ntrgat feat’ & opie aren am, a ee ea ofa 87 fq) Aa Baas % yfoaes oie Buhfeava eres Fo oftaty a rar tte a de wnat ©) fre ay 4 oath orafem t, a B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A fo) ede er wen ear Fe STE-TE ve are fn aa A ieghts erst ger TomTsH wm Fe 2 se aity sak om A aegis afer ah ae eh Rea ra se (@) Pea Perea tere’ At Rafa we as 3, Prafatra get gah #8 ata ww ‘ex sin went ara sie A yg Fem ‘ran &? (a) sean TG fratan (©) Patan wi gaat (o) eta i ate @ eae war 4, Frefera gait oe Pe Re: ariamn/ tiara afte 1 waren: Bt sae aa arin 2, wee Fem wala ec a adam sare 3, aalgfta Qi tq atta faa cae were arera firera eet aaa gh aa ahea/a ae Ge eee (a) ¥aa sta (o) Fa 3 @ 1,233 (ay AE aE [P.T.0.With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements 1. It is an autonomous organiza- tion under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2, It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public. awareness. 3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) 1 and 3 only (@) 2 only () 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 6. With reference to ‘Global Environ- ment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ‘Change’ ) It undertakes _ scientific research on environmental issues at global level (o) It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment (4) Both (a) and (b) B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A 7. With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements : 1, ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the Sun’s rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process. 2, Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). 3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1 only fb) 2 and 3 only () 1,2 and3 (a) None 8. Consider the following languages : 1. Gujarati 2, Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language/ Languages’ by the Government? (a) 1 and 2 only fb} 3 only () 2 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and35. way Sgt feet dad (BNHS) & wen 3 frafafe wert fran afer 1, me vais we ae Fare & ah we earn re 1 2, ag Rret-aneattr orion, Bret we aes areas 35 area @ wp aH wart ere eT 8) 3. Fe oT wat & fore opt Ga amet wi fret a sire Ware seat 3 ‘wader ert Fa sta-an/8 wel 8/8? (a) ae 1 ai 3 (b) Faw 2 () FR 2aKS @ 1,233 6. eda wea yf” & wel FT Prefers 88 sta-ar/a sem wet 8/8? fa) we Fafa we oiftema’ ‘sag sitet dy UE ata saftey” 3 fg fia Baar wii am act 0) Ae Bosca et fae I das argu aT & (9% OECD % anh us aifiewer B, A eae Bet at Fe vata 4 gen & fafie ates 8 NRA ae Fatt a oT Han a (a) 2H fa) at B-RVS-N-IVUA/58A, 7. iC aie sere & fer sHediifeea & ae Asie ae oe Pra AR: 1. ‘warrateda afew ahr 8, Ff vam & Aga twee wom wo fg Te aa e, wats ‘ee ata ofa oe stitial 4, tag A Gl a creita ar afta a & fore ar 8, faest omt fig aT sia sear fat ar 81 2. warmed Be eared ur (ac) sr 9a wel 8, wale ate anda wien Re ur (Do) 31 a wath 3.0 wg & oa ate ama teh & fey fafa one 2, Py srarardica shhh & fer a sadn au Aa ate -a/8 wa BA? (@ ¥aa1 . Faz 3 (1, 29m aa 8. fieafettsa srnsit & fran sifire - 1 aud 2. Fay 3. fem, safe 3 8 feat aor 9 ‘Soa (afte) wrat/orene” fea Fa ® (a) Faa1 2 (o) FAS @) Fa2aKs @ 1,2a3 [P. 7.0.9. Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Mizoram Reserve 2. Gumti Wildlife: Sikkim Sanctuary 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (@) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1, 2and3 10. With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands Inter- national’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the ‘countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. Select the corr ct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 11, With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements : 1, The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to Join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (6) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 12. Consider the following diseases : 1, Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India? (a) 1 and 2 only (®) 3 only () 1,2 and 3 (4) None9, frafetaa gat & fran Fae 10. 1 weneeR te fod 2. a asta: fatie semana 23. ame fre: amos sage gail Fe ste-a/a ad Gita ae fa) Fae 1 () Fa 2 Ae 3 @) Fass (a 1,233 ‘aediga Gta! ane dem daa wav 4 frfefaa 4 8 ae-a/a er we RE 1, ag Umer afta & generat tat BO aaa aT we sree TS a 2. ae aa % fara oft eae & fore en Saree sgTa aH Fern aet tq wands we & fey aa ard ant! 8 fem ge wv a He FH Au (@) Fea (o) Fe 2 13K 2a @) amishaee2 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A 11, BRICS & ef ga dh & wm wee aes 9 feferfad eect 7 fen fifi: 1 BRICS vem free waar fis @ 848 ¥ 2009 7 gar aT 2, fam softer BRICS Hyg i ara safiat gan safe aul da e-a/a we 8/87 (a) Fe ) FR @ 132 et (TH AAge? 12. farses dei or fran Sif : 1. faite 2. dha aren (Rate) 3. Sa (elena) aed 4 a fea da/fea a a ae 7 apr Ogee? @) Fa Ha (b) a3 1,233 (a) Were [P.T.0.13. Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Glacial cycles Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 14, Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers 3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally 4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers Select the correct answer using the code given below. fa) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only © (¢) 1,3 and 4 only (@ 1, 2,3 and 4 B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A, 18. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to (q) solve the problem of minorities in India (b) give effect to the Independence Bill (c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan (4) enquire into the riots in East Bengal 16, Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? 1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment, 2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only () 2 only e(o) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 213. frafefisa # 2 fee uen/fier west tal & Rare a afte fier ee? 1. werd Ret 2. fear am oe Rem a in a ad ae grt (aj) FG (o) Fae 2 fo) 13h 2 eat vai shahe 14, Am aa cata A ame A aa & fee frran-atd & serar ak eat aE Sr ® 1, afeat ac afl afte aursit a fant 2. afta a rrerel A wate a gig 3. Win a zee sag! & ore Fda aI 4, aR oneme a waa-at ‘iffere sea att ora BR tenet aaa oa fee ome ae at wn a ae oe ae (a) aa 1 ste2 &) FAB ©) Fra, 334 @) 1,2,33R4 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 15, teow wi rare Fag = nf eh? fa) “Ra 4 sorerat Ft aren a Baa & fer, () Prt fates at afer A afort eS fq (o) wre ot oe & ate esi at Praia act & fer, (4) Pt awe % ert A ts A & fare 16, § ata semi, $8 ml sth eee A afta (smdeet), 4 sistage sate feat a aeia fen aren 81 sat Seah veil go fren a fina 27 1. Sal wie 4 fetter & aft ser ‘aftrtuerar 81 2. aged ok ays 4 dam a at a 9 Req me ag ar in BC a oe fe (a) Fae @) Faa2 (stp a (a) aA shears 2 [P. 7.0,17. Consider the following = 1. Bats 2. Bears 3. Rodents ‘The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals? (a) 1 and 2 only () 2only *() 1,2and3 (d)_ Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above 18. Which one the largest Parliament? of the following is Committee of the fa) The Committee Accounts on Public © (b) The Committee on Estimates fo) The Committee on Public Undertakings (4) The Committee on Petitions B-RVS-N-IVUA/S8A 10 19. Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? Volcanic action 2. Respiration 3. Photosynthesis 4. Decay of organic matter Select the correct answer using the code given below. fa) (b) 2 only () 1,2 and 4 only 1 and 3 only (4) 1,2, 3 anda 20. If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses, Which of the following is/are such bird/birds? 1. Painted Stork 2. Common Myna 3. Black-necked Crane Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 (6) 2 only () 2and 3 (a) 3 only17. Prafeferd & Pan Ae 1. wag 2. MT, 3. gre (82) ae 4 a fa ven & ag F wtafaferan A aftren ar dem fie a wm 8? @ a1 2 b) FAH 2 () 1, 29% 3 (a) Miroir sede A a fh A of Fé Sea A on eat 1s. fofefer Fa std we wa ag ‘ada aff 87 (a) sire een ale fo) sree Pita (o) Want sama aR (aj aise afi (wa ota fareera) B-FVS-N-IVUA/SBA Ww 19, Parafeira 8 8 ata-an/® yeah me ee ara a dank eqateenge a die aon by) 8? ‘saree Br m7 3. Ware-aeaor 4. tac a a 4A Rem ae aww wm A oA ae ee (q) Fa 1 es b) Ram 2 fo) Fam 1, 25h 4 (a) 1,2, 33h4 20. a am amin a7 a aE A a aah 7g faa aw fhe wae 8 fe ote wer % vet, wa ma vaste HO-0d wed € sik HS aa A set a sar Rata Ftel A vest Eh feaftan 4 & aa-a/a Br/8e yet Ve 1. fafa ears 2, arr fat 3. are ng aren are ee ed afr fa) 13h 2 &) Fea 2 fo) 29R3 (a) bres [P.T.0.21. In medieval India, the designations 22. 23, ‘“Mahattara’ and Pattakila’ used for were (a) military officers (6) village headmen (©) specialists in Vedic rituals (d) chiefs of craft guilds Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually ‘a symbiotic association of fa) sb) (co) (fd) algae and bacteria algae and fungi bacteria and fungi fungi and mosses If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood Select the correct answer using the code given below. . 2) () 3 only i ‘a 1 and 2 only land 3 only 1,2 and 3 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 12 24, Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2.. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below. fa) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2,3 and 4 25. Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhera 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@) 1,2 and 3 (o) 2 and 4 2c) 3 and 4 only (@) 1,3 and421, Fores una “nem! sit ‘age ‘wean fr fire ages wa 2? (a) ta siftantt fo) am afte (co) Aitee aahews % Pris (a) bret Afra sa 22. TR, oR am wer me oh RR seprr AL REY eC A ae @, aR fare asic areed (a) Rarer ote arg &) tam ak eae (fo) Shag sth aa (a) Fae hk aie 23, a sam feared @ tax aT aR 8, a saat aef Prafofad 4 a fre oea/ fea creat a mrp a H ard ae Ret wana 7 1, ai 2. wa 3. We a Rome a eR aa aT gra (a) Fm 1 Ke b) Baa3 (9 ashes (a) 1, 23%3 BLFVS-N-IVUA/S8A 24, Rafitiad 8 ae go REE EEE ot ore geara seit arm ges Pe sd ® 1. Fen % aires 2. aegha & vies 3, ark AataaS 4. ands cigars 8 Ram a aw win wo we se afm (@) Fa 1,334 @) Fae 2 ate 3 fo Faas @) 1,2,33m4 28, frafafaa cea Fa frat mau ga} afta & an? 1 ora 2, Te 3. BRT 4m a8 RQ Rw i a aM oR re fa) 1, 233 (oy) 2om4 ( Fascha (a) 1, 34 [P.7.0.26, Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign /festival is held during which certain communities/ tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes? fa) Bhutia and Lepcha fb) Gond and Korku () Inula and Toda (d) Sahariya and Agariya 27. The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a (a) tax imposed by the Central Government () tax imposed by the Central Government but collected by the State Government (c) tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government #(d} tax imposed and collected by the State Government 28. What does venture capital mean? (a) A short-term capital provided to industries () A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs (c) Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses (d) Funds provided for replacement and renovation of industries B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A 14 ‘The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is (a) inclusive growth and poverty reduction () inclusive and sustainable growth (e} sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment (d) faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth 30. With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitttes/constitute the Current Account? 1. Balance of trade 2. Foreign assets 3. Balance of invisibles 4. Special Drawing Rights Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 fo) Land 3 (a) 1,2 and 4 31, The terms ‘Marginal Standing Facility Rate’ and ‘Net Demand and Time Liabilities’, sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to (a) banking operations (®) communication networking (o} military strategies (4) supply and demand of agricul- tural products26. wie at afte Ate ager/saft, Rae eT A MEER, HRA ae ara offtar/ehen & Ae ween Bei A dum tm aa f) fafa fa wir-8 RS agera sera fa) fen aie Beer (Te ote ag () Fen aie ate (a) efor sth omen 27, fran, Ba yr am ag gate Tied ara ar &, fafa A 8 fa AR FT A? (a) 3 Bean ae sata a () Fx wom wa nite eg oT AAT gn gis () Wa wen a anita fey Ae BEAK BRI Baas (a) Wa weeR amt aT nha a 28. siftin fot & en aed 27 (a) sari A sree wud oe sec cu (o) A sated a area act nf ahiarets me fa () sit A ah a wa aT aud 1 faftet (@) Sart afer Gi aa & ere, suetou werd ng Fat BLFVS-N-IVUA/S8A. 29, avcedl aaa ahsrn goa shea gar 8? fa) one Frere oft att aaa Qo) aaah urea Pare fo) Retard wet Bq oa es ae fea (a) rer, urefiy ea sare area ‘fear 30, yA waRH & wet A Ref aa ‘aos Reva raat aa #7 1. Baan we ‘fatet oftarfiat 2 3. og a 4, Rate sree sit Rome aR WO TT gr fq) a1 @) 22K3 133 (a) 1,234 31. “hard earl gan x’ aan ‘Praet Hin sitk wath tae? were ahah wareR ara et 81 ra eT Pees era ‘faeen orem BP (a) 8% ari Fan eater (eae (a) Bf ser A os ee [P.T:0.32, What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas? 1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security benefits in their villages. 2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and withdrawals. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (®) 2 only e(o) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 33. In the context of Indian economy, which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘Statutory Reserve Requirements’? 1, To enable the Central Bank to control the amount of advances the banks can create 2. To make the people’s deposits with banks safe and liquid 3. To prevent the commercial banks from making excessive profits 4. To force the banks to have sufficient vault cash to meet their day-to-day requirements Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (®) 1 and 2 only (¢) 2 and 3 only (@ 1,2, 3nd 4 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 16 34, Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ originally started from () Egypt (b) Lebanon fo) Syria (a) Tunisia 35. Consider the following countries = 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council’? fa) 1, 2 and 3 (bo) 2,3 and 4 () 1,4 and 5 fd) 1,3 ands 36, Consider the following pairs : Region often Country in news 1. Chechnya Russian Federation 2. Darfur Mali 3. Swat Valley: Iraq Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? # (2) 1 only (o) 2 and 3 only (9) 1 and 3 only (4) 1,2 0nd 332, martes &a % onamies darernal (4% wh) A dai a anne a air ft/gfana ara aie 8/8? 1, ae anna a oma ate A ore area otk ara geen IM IT we aha aa t 2. ae une dai aon a era amt aa a snem ae aha ward a 8 fq me a A wR RE AT gr (a) Fra 1 (o) ¥aa 2 fo) 139i 2 at (@) aH saa2 33. ofa orieaaen & aol A feferfen Aa ahea/a ‘wife oni reer 1/3 sera 2/82 1. Seta de a, fat go File A a wat ach afi oR we fim Tat A Bem eR ET 2, Sah sera ae ofr wh ere aaa CT 3. crate fat a oeafire a ama 3 da 4. Fal aD Rasa A snare La #8 & fie vate ate aad (aice 1) cee a are TT aa fm ge woe ow ae oT air (a) Fa 1 (&) Fra ste2 () Fae 233 (@) 1,2, 33mR4 B-RVS-N-IVUA/58A, 17 34. em Ga ow a fite aren, fA ‘oe fen’ wera, ye: Pra 2a 8 UR RE (a) Fra (rz) (b) Bat (Hier (a) ephtrar 35, Prafefen aut 7 fren Afi : 1, Same 2. 30H 3, fiver eter 4, ee Foren 5. Tats Rew otis ora safe 28 ah-8 ‘onde ante’ & wae fa) 1, 23m3 &) 2, 3984 © 1,495 (@ 1,39ms 36. Frferian gui ox fran fic, Sa Sh ora: ware am Somme an abr kara 2. ey ret 3. ward cid i i we (a) Fa 1 fo) Fa 233 () Frat 1 shes @ 1,23%3 IP. 7.0.37. With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1, Itis.a surface-to-surface missile. 2, It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. 3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (2) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (a) 1,2 and 3 38. With reference to two _non- conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements : 1, Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. 2, In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (e) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 18 39. With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements : 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakchand ‘They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. 3. They are kept in the category of, ‘Scheduled Tribes. : Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) 1 only (®) 2 and 3 only (3 only (@ 1, 2and3 40. In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? {a} The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics () ‘The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas () The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti- histamines (d) It is a source of high quality biodiesel87. aft-Iv Wace & walt freaferters seri A 8 ar-a/8 wel 8/87 1, eeu a-wTT TH AR A are natare B 2, wi aa oa tee te err Sa BL 3. me we aft aes at ~ 7800 Fecivfar eh am ep wa a #8 Ree ge in a a oT ae (@) Fe 1 (o) Fa 2 ste 3 &) Fe 1s (@j 1,2%R3 38. ‘arene faa’ ak te fe’ ae & twa sai at e wal F ‘rater aa oe Fran erg : 1, Saer-den fie, aren afte frenffa qe fae fre 2, safe ater fe faa sit oh ar a fom 8 oh qeras oraerdl Ae 2 Preeti hs wa 81 2. aM % Beene Fe ahr agar 4, fy sa ow fet fe Bata wet ore BL ‘sad seri 18 ahaa wel 0/8? (a) a1 @) a2 ) 13h 2 er (a) aA LAT 2 B-RVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 19 39, and % ‘aie’ age } wav # Prafeftes port o rare erg : 1, yer seas Toa Hw 2, 2 ard fem a a 8 are oer amti-aefeat Soret £1 3. FR saps arated A ach vat aa 8 wage wet #8 athena aed 8/8? (a) Fra ) Fa 2 3 () a3 @ 1,23K3 40. wee Bae (WRT a) a TE wa a eth ary oer wy A ah Pr rat t, Bg wet Gn aot 8 es a em om fi 8 wm wal A frofefian 4 8 ata-ar ue ear Hel 2? @ a 3 fern om ta da-Retteota qaeit & fate wae eat & (oj) We Ast a Afar fhe Areaaor H was Bien & qa tH et sm a wfaftecrtiea gored ete & @) ra ym % fats wat (P.7.0.41, Which of the following ‘have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh, 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderbans Select the correct answer using the code given below. *(@) 1,2 and 3 only (®) 2 and 4 only o (@) 1,2, 3 and4 1 and 3 only 42, In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1, Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) e @ (a, 1 and 2 only 2 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 43. The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of fa) (b) 20 (dj Equatorial climate Mediterranean climate Monsoon climate All of the above climates B-RVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 20 44. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to (a) an assembly of village elders (b) a religious sect © (c) a style of temple construction (a) an administrative functionary 45. Consider the following rivers : ~ 1, Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only . (d) 1,2 and 3 46. Consider the following pairs : Wetlands Confluence of rivers 1, Harike Wetlands — : Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej 2. 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Fak wr: wa oh aaa wis sat Bt 3. adedta Bah pm aa aan gi Fa cha/a ad Gita ee (a) Faw 1 @) aa 233 () Fa 13th 3 @ 1,233 [P. To.47. Which one of the following pairs does 50. The most important strategy for not form part of the six systems of the conservation of biodiversity Indian Philosophy? together with traditional human life is the establishment of (a) Mimamsa and Vedanta (a) biosphere reserves, (6) Nyaya and Vaisheshika (b) botanical gardens (6) Lokayata and Kapalika fo) national parks (d) Sankhya and Yoga (a) wildtife sanctuaries 48. Consider the following pairs : 51. Turkey is located between Hilts Region 1, Cardamom Hills Coromandel (@) Black Sea and Caspian Sea Coast (b) Black Sea and Mediterranean 2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast Sea 3. Mahadeo Hills: Central India (0) Gulfof Sues and Mediterranean 4. Mikir Hills : North-East India “ (d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? $2. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in (a) Land 2 South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? () 2and3 1. Bangle () 3and4 2. Hanoi () 2 ana 4 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore 49, Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) Second Schedule (a) 4-2-1-3 (b) Fifth Schedule (b) 3-2-4-1 (o) Bighth Schedule (6) 341-2 (dj Tenth Schedule (4) 43-21 B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A 2247. Peafefad ga Fo thee ww urea vaggala aT ae 8? fa) Hoan afte tera (oy are the aaa: fe) staraa fk arent (aj Bier se ae 48, Praftften gal @ fan Afi: waftat & 1 mrete saftat | eer 2, Segawa: ater 2. meta sereat mat ee 4. 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(b) Directive Principles of State Policy (a) Preamble to the Constitution 1, Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source. () Fundamental Duties 2. Widespread coral mortality will oceur. (d) Ninth Schedule 3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear. 4. Cultivation of cereals will 86. What are the benefits of imple- not be possible anywhere in menting the ‘Integrated Watershed the world. Development Programme’? Select the correct answer using the 1, Prevention of soil runoff code given beiow. 2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers fa) 1 only 3. Rainwater harvesting and fy) 1 end 2 only recharge of groundwater table ‘ 4, Regeneration of natural fo) 2,3 and 4 only vegetation (a) 1, 2,3 and 4 Select the correct answer using the code given below 54, The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from (a) 1 and 2 only (a) Katha Upanishad (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) Chandogya Upanishad () Aitareya Upanishad (1,3 and 4 only (a) Mundaka Upanishad @ 1,2,3and4 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A 2483, ants qin we 8 fe Re am gdesteitis en 82°C @ aif ai aga at a fw ores stats MACH Rag Tae, Aha T rae won ree at eT? 1. wate awe ww Ae at ats A sit au eT 2, Frege water weer af 3. ah pesca omy wah <1 Wa ath) 4. sani fad fe 9 ad of aoe ae eA 48 hem a we Ra Te fret (a) Fra 1 (o) Fat 1 SRD () Faa2, 334 @ 1,2, 3%R4 84, ure & waria % Aa ach wea A Gi eels eke ra ec (a) 3 sf, (0) Bide sae, Ra sate, (a) Wea seeg BLFVS-N-IVUA/58A, 55. snen & aft & orentfia ane ok geen A ofitgia wi wel aga 8 (a) ita A seta A (oy Wa A ae Rta ae a (Wath a (ay ell igash H se. ‘eign sewer fea arin’ at waiters #e & am am 7 1 das A tee 2. ta A arent aftat a tat afd a stg 3, aaf-we amen cer a-aetET aT gio 4. wpe area a gia 8 Re me ge aw win ae we TH fr fa) am 1 sk 2 (o) *7a2, 394 () Fra, 334 fd) 1,2, 33K 4 25 [P.T.0.87. Which of the following are associatéd with ‘Planning’ in India? 1. The Finance Commission 2. The National Development Council . 3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development 4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development 5. The Parliament Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1,2 and 5 only (®) 1,3 and 4 only () 2and 5 only (@) 1,2, 3,4 and 5 58. Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees 3. Allocation of __ financial resources to the Ministries Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only fb) 2 and 3 only (1 and 2 only (4) 1,2 and 3 B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A 26 59. Consider the following statements A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1 only (b) 2 only (o) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 60. Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (6) 1 and 3 only (©) 2,3 and 4 only @ 1,2,3 ands