Dear Aspirants,

For those who are appearing for Prelims 2018, here are 100 questions on topics that are expected to
be asked in the coming exam.

Hope they will be helpful.

All the best and happy solving. 😊

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Insolvency is a state when companies’ liabilities are more than its Assets, so that it is unable to run
its business and repay the debt.

2. Insolvency is capable of being managed or resolved by opting for debt management, consolidation
or restructuring schemes.

Which of the statements are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

Q2. Consider the statements related to Insolvency and Bankruptcy code 2016

1. It is the responsibility of debtors to initiate insolvency resolution process.

2. As per the code The National Company Law, Tribunal NCLT adjudicates insolvency resolution for
companies and Debt recovery Tribunal will adjudicate Insolvency resolution for individuals.

Which of the following statements are correct?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q3. Consider the following statement.

1. IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) was set up in Oct, 2016. It acts as a regulator of an
ecosystem including insolvency professionals/Agencies and information utilities. Its Chairman is Sh.
Vinod Rai Former CAG of India.

2. BBB (Bank Board Bureau) gives recommendations for selection of Heads of Public Sector Banks and
Financial institutions and help banks in formulating appropriate strategies for their growth and
development. RBI Governor is Chairman of BBB.
Which of the following statements are correct?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q4. Consider the following statements.

1. A less cash economy is an economy in which financial transactions are carried out through digital
means.

2. It includes modes such as internet banking, debit and credit cards, (UPI) Unified Payment Interface
like BHIM app, Bharat QR Code based transactions.

3. Unified Payment Interface is a real time payment system developed by (NPCI) National Payments
Corporation of India facilitating Inter banks transactions.

4. National Payments Corporation of India is an umbrella organization for retail payments in India.

Which of the statement are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) All

d) None

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the ratio of a Bank’s capital in relation to its risk weighted assets.

2. RBI has mandated the CAR norms for BASEL III for Indian Banks. The capital regulation is being
implemented from 1st April 2013 in India in phases and will be fully adopted by 31st March 2019.

Which of the following is correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) None

Q6. Consider the following statements:

1. BIS stands for the Bank for International settlements. Its Aim is to foster cooperation among
various Central Banks of world to achieve global financial stability and sets down standards of
banking regulation.

2. BIS has set up Basel committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) which focuses on the risks to Banks
and Financial System. BSBS has through an Agreement brought out the Basel Accord Basel I, II and III.

3. RBI India is not a member of BIS.

Which of the following are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None

Q7. Consider the following statements with respect to Demonetisation 2016.

1. An incremental CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) of 100 percent was to be maintained by scheduled banks
between 16th Sept 2016 and 11 Nov 2016.

2. This measure was intended to absorb a part of the large increase in liquidity in the system
following the withdrawal of the legal tender status of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination bank notes.

3. The incremental CRR was purely a temporary measure.

Which of the following statements is/are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q8. Consider the following statements with regard to statutory liquidity Ratio(SLR):

1. As per SLR, A bank is required to keep the fraction of the total deposits in RBI in the form of cash
only.

2. SLR is money held as govt. securities and kept with the bank themselves.

3. When there is increase in SLR, less funds will be available to be provided as credit to economy.

Which of the following statements are correct.

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 1 and 3 Only
c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

Q9. What will happen when there is increase in Cash Reserve Ratio:

1. The commercial banks will have more money to lend.

2. The Union Government will have more money to lend.

3. The Reserve Bank of India will have less money to lend.

4. The commercial Banks will have less money to lend.

Which of the following statements is/are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) 4 Only

Q10. Commercial Banks invest in Government securities like government Bonds so that government
has adequate financial resources for its commitments. Which of the term indicates such mechanism.

a) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

b) Liquidity Adjustment facility (LAF)

c) Statutory Liquidity Ratio(SLR)

d) Liquidity Adjustment Facility

Q11. Consider the few statements about Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

1. Monetary Policy Committee is entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark policy rate required
to contain inflation with in the specified target level.

2. Under the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement, the RBI will be responsible for containing
inflation targets.

3. Monetary Policy Committee consists of six members. RBI Governor is the chairperson of MPC.

Which of the statements is/are Incorrect.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) All

d) None
Q12. Consider following statements:

1. Ease of doing business report is prepared by World Economic Forum.

2. A High ease of doing business ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the
starting and operation of a local firm.

3. As per ease of doing Business report 2017 India jumped up 30 spots and got 100th Rank.

Which of the following are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q13. Consider following statements about Gravitational Wave.

1. Gravitational waves are electromagnetic radiation.

2. Einstein’s General theory of relatively predicted Gravitational waves hundred years ago.

3. Gravitational waves are disturbance in the fabric of space and time generated by merging of two
black holes and propagate as waves outwards from their source at the speed of light.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q14. Consider the following statements ;

1. Sahaj Bijlee Ghar Yojna ‘ SAUBHAGYA’ is to ensure electrification of all willing households in rural
area only.

2. The beneficiaries for free electricity connections would be identified using Socio Economic and
Caste Census-2011 data

3. Poor households will get free electricity connection and scheme also includes free power for
consumption.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2

d) All

Q15. Consider the following statements:

1. Black Hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can
escape it.

2. Neutron stars are the smallest, densest stars known to exist, formed when massive stars explode
in supernova. Neutrons stars are heavier than sun.

3. Gravitational waves are emitted when neutron stars collide.

Which of the following statements are incorrect:

a) None

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 and 1

d) 1 and 2

Q16.With reference to the Whole sale Price Index (WPI) consider the following statement:

1. The current revision in WPI is seventh and the base year taken is 2009-2010.

2. The new WPI does not includes indirect taxes. This also brings new WPI closer to Producer Price
Index.

3. The New WPI series also presents separate WPI Food Price Index which along with CPI Food Price
Index will help monitor the food inflation.

Which of the following statements are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q17. Consider the following statement:

1. Malware is short form for malicious software.

2. Viruses, worms and Trojan horses are all malicious programme.

3. CERT-In Indian Computer Emergency response Team under Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology is the nodal agency dealing with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing, issuing
guidelines, taking emergency measures for handling such incidents.

Which of the statement is incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) none

Q18. In the Index of Eight core Industry (Base 2011-12) which one of the following has lowest weight.

a) Cement

b) Natural Gas

c) Coal

d) Fertilizers

Q19. Consider the following statements :

1. Delhi is India’s first city to be inscribed to the UNESCO world heritage list.

2. Kanchendzonga National Park (KNP) Sikkim has been inscribed as India’s first Mixed World
Heritage Site on UNESCO World Heritage list.

3. A mixed site exhibits both natural and cultural significance.

Which of the following statements is/are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) ALL

Q20. Consider following statement about Global Cyber Security Index:

1. It is prepared by ITU(International Telecommunication Union).

2. It measures commitment of member states to cyber security.

3. US has topped the index.

Which of the following statements is/are correct.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q21. Consider the following statements:

1. World Economic Forum prepares Global Competitiveness Report.

2. According to this report 2017, India remains the most competitive country in South Asia, appearing
at No-40.

3. Among emerging economies Brazil has slipped to 75th Rank because of macro-economic instability
and loss of trust in Public Institutions.

Which of the following statements are incorrect:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None.

Q22.Consider the following Statements:

1. India is having membership of following multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) such as World
Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, African Development Bank, Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank and The New Development Bank.

2. The Union Cabinet approved India’s membership for European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) Now necessary steps will be initiated by Department of Economic Affairs to
acquire membership of EBRD.

Which of the statement is/are incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q23. Consider the following statements regarding Multilateral Export Control Regime.

1. India is having membership of Missile Technology Control Regime(MTCR), Wassenaar

Arrangement (WA) and Nuclear Supply Group (NSG).

2. In Jan, 2018 India became the 43rd Member of Australia Group(AG).

3. Wassenaar Arrangement(WA) uses licensing measures to ensure that export of certain chemicals
and biological agents do not contribute to the spread of chemical and Biological weapon(CBW).

Which of the following is correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) All

Q24. Consider the following Statements about AUSTRALIA GROUP(AG).

1. All participants in Australia Group are state parties to both the Biological and Toxin Weapons
Convention (BWC) and chemical weapon convention (CVC).

2. India is member of BWC, CWC and OPCW(Organization for the prohibition of Chemical Weapons
(OPCW).

3. Australia Group is an Agency of United Nations.

Which of the following statement is incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) None

Q25. Consider the following statements about “Operation Green”.

1. Govt. has launched Operation Greens for Onion, potato and Tomato crops. To address price
volatility of perishable commodities.

2. It will promote Farmer Producers Organisations (FPOs), Agriculture Logistics, Processing facilities.

Which of the Statement is incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q26. “Day Zero” was recently in news it was about:

1. India’s Banks will be shut down.

2. The day when Mexico city’s water supply is predicted to become critical.

3. Cape Town is in the grip of drought and dam level have dropped to dangerously low level. ‘Day
Zero’ city of Cape Town has introduced the idea to focus every one’s attention on managing water
consumption as tightly as possible. On Day Zero city taps will be switched off.

Which of the statement is correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 only

d) None

Q27. Consider the following Statement:

1. India has ratified Doha Amendment i.e IInd Commitment period of Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC.

2. Doha Amendment are to be adopted for the period 2015-2020.

3. Syria has signed the Paris climate Agreement leaving the U.S as the only country to pull out of the
Paris climate Agreement.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q28. Consider following statements about Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav 2018 at Shravanbelgola.

1. Festival involves head anointing ceremony of the 57 feet tall monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali.

2. It is celebrated once every 12 years.

3. According to Jain Tradition Lord Bahubali was 20th Tirthankar.

Which of the statements is/are correct.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q29. Consider the following statements regarding International Solar Alliance (ISA).
1. ISA was launched jointly by the Indian Prime Minister Narender Modi and the French President
Francois Hollande on November 30, 2015 at Paris on the side lines of Cop21 UN Climate Change
Conference.

2. ISA is a treaty based inter-governmental international organization.

3. The ISA is conceived as a coalition of solar resource rich countries lying fully or partially between
Tropic of cancer and Tropic of Capricorn to address their energy needs and has a common goal of
increasing utilization and promotion of solar energy and solar applications among its member
countries.

Which of the statements are correct.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q30. Consider the following statements:

1. The International Solar Alliance has set a Target of 1000 GW(Giga watts) of solar power generation
capacity by 2030.

2. India has pledged to generate 175GW (Gigawatts) of electricity from renewable energy sources by
2022 out of which 100GW will be generated by solar energy, 60 GW from wind energy 10 GW from
Biomass and 5 GW from small Hydro projects.

Which of the Statements is/are incorrect.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q31. Consider following statements about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

1) India is a member of SCO.

2) Other member states of SCO are Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Russia and
Uzbekistan.

3) China shares boundaries with all SCO member countries.

Which of the following statement is/are correct :

a) 1 and2
b) 2and3

c) 1 and 3

d) all

Q32. Consider the following Statements about various schemes launched by Govt. for benefit of
farmers:

1. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna is a comprehensive centrally sponsored scheme to promote

organic farming.

2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojna is a scheme implemented by Ministry of Food Processing
Industries (MOFPI). It will help in creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain
management from farm gate to retail outlet. It includes creation of mega food parks, cold chain
projects for Agro-Marine processing clusters.

Which of the statement is/are Incorrect.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q33. Consider the following Statements:

1. FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has introduced “Jaivik Bharat” Logo to help
customers identifying, authentic organic food. It bears a circle, a leaf and tick mark.

2. Manipur has been declared as India’s first fully organic state.

Which of the statement is/are incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) None

d) Both

Q34. Consider the following statements:

1. Minimum support Price MSP is fixed for 23 Agricultural Commodities. The Cabinet Committee of
Economic Affairs announces MSP at the start of each sowing season taking into account the
recommendations of the commission for Agriculture Cost and Prices (CACP).

2. In the Budget 2018-19 the MSP for Kharif crops are set up at 1.5 times the produce cost.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q35. Consider the following Statements:

1. To enhance production and distribution of coarse cereals, the GOI has decided to declare 2018 as
‘National Year of Millet’.

2. Millets are photo insensitive, require less water to cultivate than wheat and rice and are resistant
to climate change.

Which of the statements is/are incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q36. Consider the following Statement:

1. Peri Urban Agriculture can contribute to Price Stabilization through the development of Local
Food, Production Centres of the diversified food system. This will reduce the burden on transport
and help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cold storages.

2. Peri-urban Agriculture means agriculture taking place in the core urban area.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q37. Consider the following statements about Irradiation facilities to boost the shelf life of Perishable
horticultural products.

1. Under Radiation processing food is subjected to ionizing radiation usually in the form of Beta rays
from a source of Cobalt-60.

2. In effect radiation disrupts the biological processes that lead to decay and ability to sprout. It
controls spoilage and eliminates pathogens.
3. Radiations make the food items radioactive and is not a safe process.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) All

Q38. Consider the following statements about Methanol.

1. Methanol burns efficiently in all internal combustion engines and produces no particulate matter,
no soot, almost nil SOx and less NOx emissions.

2. Methanol is a colorless gas and can be produced from Natural gas. Indian high ash coal, Biomass
etc. It can be blended with Gasoline and Diesel.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q39. Recently, centre turned to Bacterial re-mediation technique to treat River Ganga water. In
context with this news. Please consider following statements.

1. Under Bio re-mediation Technique the activated microbes eat up the sewage contaminants.

2. Sewage treatment Plant STP have long gestation period and take about three years for
commissioning. STP’s are capital intensive whereas Bio re-mediation technique are significantly less
costly and show improvement in the quality of water in 6 to 8 months.

3. During Bio re-mediation process microbes like Bacteria consume the organic mass of waste water
and utilize the nutrients from sewage for their growth. The process also helps in reducing
biochemical oxygen demand in waste sewage water and reduces bad odor.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None
Q40.Consider the following statements about KUSUM scheme.

1. KUSUM stands for Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uthan Mahabhiyan.

2. The scheme is about Solarization of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps to make farmers
independent of grid supply and also to enable them to sell surplus solar power generated to
DISCOMS so that farmers can get extra income.

Which of the following statements are incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q41. Syria has common border with which countries.

a) Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Lebanon, Israel.

b) Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia.

c) Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Kuwait.

d) Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel.

Q42. Consider the following statements about animals listed in IUCN Red list of Threatened species.

1. In year 2017 IUCN has down listed the snow leopard on the Red list from Endangered to
Vulnerable.

2. Asiatic Elephant are listed as Endangered.

3. Black Buck are listed as Endangered in IUCN Red list.

Which of the statements are/is incorrect:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 Only

d) 1 Only

Q43.Following Ethnic and religious groups were in news, recently.

In News Country

1. KURD -- SYRIA

2. HOUTHI -- YEMEN
3. ROHINGYA -- MYANAMAR

4. HUTUS -- RWANDA

Which of them are correctly paired

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) All of the above

Q44. Consider the following Pairs

Regions often in news Country

1. Afrin -- Turkey

2. Raqqua -- Cyprus

3. Aleppo -- Syria

4. Catalonia -- Portugal

Which of the above pairs are correctly paired?

a. 1, 2 and 3

b. 1 and 2

c. 3 only

d. 4 only

Q45. Consider the following statements above olive Ridley Turtle.

1. Olive Ridley turtle are the smallest sea turtles, inhabiting in warm water of Pacific, Atlantic, and
Indian Ocean. Because of the greenish colour of their skin and shell they are call as olive Ridley
Turtle.

2. They are best known for unique mass nesting called Arribada. Gahir matha beach is the largest
mass nesting site along the Indian Coast line.

3. Convention on migratory species(CMS) also known as Berlin Convention provides protection to

Olive Ridley Turtle.

Which of the statements is correct.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3

d) None

Q46. Which of the following has/have been given GI Tags.

1. Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture

2. Banglar Raso Golla

3. Purulia Chau Mask

4. Kadaknath Chicken from Chattisgarh

Which of the following is correct:

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q47. Consider the following statements about Geographical Indicators GI Tags.

1. GI are covered under TRIPS Agreement (Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations).

2. As per Paris Convention for protection of Industrial property. GI are covered as an element of IPR
(Intellectual Property Rights).

3. GI and Trade Mark are same.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) All

d) None

Q48. Consider the Following Statements:

1. President has awarded President’s colour to the submarine Arm of Indian Navy last year.

2. KALAVARI is the first of Six Scorpene class Submarine into Indian Navy in Dec 2017, Kalavari means
Tiger Shark.

3. Kalavari has been built by MDL Mazgaon Dockyard Ltd in Mumbai Project 75 India.

Which of the following are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q49. Consider few statements about submarines.

1. Six Scorpene class Submarine are constructed Under Project-75.

2. INS ARIHANT is capable of carrying nuclear tipped Ballistic Missiles. It is indigenously built strategic
nuclear submarine. This class of submarine is referred as (SSBN) Ship submersible Ballistic Nuclear.

3. INS Karanj and INS Khanderi are Air craft carriers.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All.

Q50. Consider the following statements.

1. Tejas are Light Combat Aircraft.

2. Nirbhay is India’s first Indigenously designed and developed Long Range Sub Sonic Ballistic Missile.

3. Prithvi-II Missile is Nuclear capable surface to Air Ballistic Missile.

Which of the statement is correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None

Q51. With reference to Brahmos Missiles which of the following statement is/are correct.

1. Brahmos is supersonic ballistic missile and has been successfully testfired from Sukhoi-30MKI,the
Indian Air Force frontline fighter Aircraft.

2. Barak Missiles are surface to air Missiles.

3. Akash Missiles are inducted into Indian army as Surface to Air missile. It is indigenously designed
and developed by DRDO.
Select the correct answer.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q52. With reference to the news of successful test firing of Agni V missile which of the following
statements are correct:

1. It is surface to Air indigenously built Ballistic Missile.

2. It has a strike range of 5000Km.

3. It can carry nuclear warhead of 1.5 Ton.

Select the correct answer.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) All

Q53. Consider the following:

1. GST is a destination based consumption tax and no input tax credit is given.

2. The 122nd Amendment Bill was introduced to provide for a levy of GST on supply of all goods and
services, except for alcohol for human consumption.

3. The bill after being passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and ratified by required no. of
states received assent of the President and since then has been enacted as Constitutional 101st
amendment act.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All of the above

Q54. Consider the following statements:

1. Under the GST regime, exports will be zero rated in entirety. This will boost Indian exports in the
International Market.

2. Imports of the goods and services would be treated as interstate supplies and would be subject to
IGST in addition to applicable custom duties.

Choose the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q55. Consider the following Statements about demerit Tax:

1. Demerit or sin tax are imposed to discourage consumers from using goods or services that are
seen as undesirable or detrimental to society.

2. Recreational drugs, alcoholic beverages, aerated beverages, pan masala, and tobacco products can
be the examples of demerit or sin goods.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q56. Consider the following Statements:

1. As GST is an origin based tax, manufacturing states may experience loss of revenue after
implementation of GST.

2. The GST Compensation to States Act 2017 provides for levying a cess on luxury items and goods
which shall be used for compensation to the states in case there is a loss of revenue on account of
implementation of GST.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None
Q57.Consider the following statements about GST Council.

1. GST Council comprises of Union Finance Minister as Chairman of the council and the state finance
minister of 29 states and two union territories with legislatures.

2. Any decision of GST council will have vote of the central govt. with weightage of 1/3rd of the vote
cast and votes of all the states govts shall have a weightage of 2/3rd of total votes cast in the
meeting.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q58. PSLV has turned out to be the most trusted and reliable satellite carrier of ISRO. With reference
to the above statement, consider the following:

1. PSLV was used for India’s first lunar mission in the year 2008.

2. GSLV was used for India’s first Mars Mission (MOM) in 2013.

Choose the correct Option:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q59. PSLV C-38 launched six prototypes of tiny interstellar spacecraft into LEO on 23rd June 2017.
With reference to this, consider the following statements:

1. Interstellar missions are about exploration of the solar system beyond the neighborhood of outer
planets to the outer limits of the Sun’s sphere of influence and beyond.

2. Tiny interstellar spacecrafts are also called sprite.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None
Q60. Consider the following statements regarding causes of antibiotic resistance:

1. Over prescribing of antibiotics.

2. Patients not taking antibiotics as prescribed.

3. Poor infection control in hospitals and clinics.

4. Inexpensive antibiotics and rising incomes

Which of the statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 3 and 4

c) None

d) All of the above.

Q61. Following country lies between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

a) Pakistan

b) Yemen

c) Japan

d) Mongolia

Q62. Paracel and Spartly Island located in the

a) Gulf of Thailand

b) Near Malacca Strait

c) South China Sea

d) Yellow Sea

Q63. Recently China has opened its first overseas naval base at Djibouti. Djibouti is located in.

a) West Africa

b) South Africa

c) Horn of Africa

d) North Africa

Q64. As per the recent news The Indian Navy will now be able to use the facilities at Duqm Port.
Duqm Port is in which country.

a) Yemen
b) Ethiopia

c) Iran

d) Oman

Q65. Following Countries Border touches South China Sea.

a) Laos, Thailand and Philippines

b) Vietnam, Malaysia and Philippines

c) China, Vietnam and Laos

d) China, Brunei and Cambodia

Q66. The Tropic of Capricorn passes through which following group of countries.

a) Australia, Namibia and Venezuela.

b) Australia, Mozambique and Brazil

c) New Zealand, Namibia and Venezuela

d) New Zealand, Mozambique and Brazil

Q67. Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following country.

a) Iraq

b) Afghanistan

c) Iran

d) Egypt

Q68. In Nov 2017 Delhi (AQI) Air Quality Index hit the severe level. In Context with this news please
consider the following statements.

1. Stubble burning in nearby States like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and UP is one of the key
contributors to air pollution.

2. To tackle stubble burning issue MOEFCC Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change
has approved a Regional project on Climate resilience building among farmers through Crop residue
management under the National Adaptation Fund for climate change NAFCC.

3. Stubble burning releases O3 gas as pollutant.

Which of the statement is incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only
c) 3 Only

d) None

Q69. Consider the following statements:

1. Ethanol is a Bio fuel.

2. Bio-Char is used in agricultural field to improve nutrient content of the soil and enhance water
retaining capacity.

Which of the statement is/are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q70.Consider the following statements about National Air Quality Index (AQI).

1. AQI considers eight pollutants.

2. Eight pollutants considered by AQI are particulate matter (PM10), PM2.5, NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide),
SO2(Sulphur Dioxide), O3(Ozone), CO2(Carbon Dioxide), NH3(Ammonia) and Pb(Lead).

3. AQI showing 400 to 500 means air quality is good and pollution poses little or no risk.

Which of the statements is/are correct.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q71. Consider the following Statements.

1. In 2016, Government of India decided to meet international best practices by leap frogging directly
from BS III to BS V norms by 1st April 2020.

2. BS VI fuel is available in Delhi from 1st April 2018.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both
d) None

Q72. Consider the following Statements.

1. BS IV Petrol and Diesel have 100 parts per million (ppm) of Sulphur.

2. BS VI Petrol and Diesel will have 5 parts per million (ppm) of Sulphur.

Which of the statements are incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q73. Consider the following statements.

1. Dry ice is solidified carbon dioxide at very low temperature and liquid nitrogen is nitrogen gas in its
liquid form at extremely low temperature.

2. Dry ice and liquid nitrogen are useful for preserving frozen and packaged food.

Which of the statements is/are correct.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q74. Consider the following statements about used of Liquid Nitrogen.

1. Liquid Nitrogen is used in many restaurants to instantly freeze food and drinks.

2. Liquid nitrogen can cause frost bite in internal structure of body which could turn fatal.

3. Liquid nitrogen is used to remove unwanted skin or skin abnormalities.

Which of the statements are incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) All

d) None

Q75. Consider the following statements about food fortification.

1. Food fortification means adding Protein and Carbohydrates to a staple food.

2. FASSAI, country’s food regulator has introduced +F Logo for fortified food.

3. Micro nutrients are vitamins and minerals required in miniscule amount by body.

Which of the statement is/are is incorrect.

a) 1 Only

b) 1 and 2 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) 2 Only

Q76. Consider the following statements about Global Hunger Index(GHI).

1. As per Global Hunger Index 2017 report India Ranks 100th out of 119 countries.

2. Hidden Hunger means lack of vitamins and carbohydrates.

3. GHI scores are based on four indicators undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting and child
mortality.

Which of the statements is incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) None

Q77. FSSAI has operationalized the regulations on Food fortification that include standards for
fortification of food staples. Consider the following statements with context with above news

1. Milk & Edible oil is fortified with Vitamin A and D.

2. 2. Rice and Wheat Flour to be fortified with iron, folic acid and Vitamin B12.

3. Salt to be double fortified with Iodine and Folic acid.

Which of the following statements are correct.

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) 1 and 2 Only
Q78. The year 2017 marks the 30th Anniversary OF THE Montreal Protocol on substances that delete
the ozone layer. With reference to above news consider the following statements.

1. Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect ozone layer by phasing out the
ozone depleting substances (ODS).

2. Kigali Agreement which is an amendment to Montreal Protocol is about implementation of

phasing out schedule of Hydro Chloro Flouro Carbon (HCFC).

3. Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol is legally binding and will come into force from 1st Jan
2019.

Which of the following is correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q79. Consider the following statements.

1. India is a party to Vienna Convention for protection of Ozone layer, 1991 the Montreal Protocol on
substance that deplete the ozone layer and all its subsequent amendments.

2. India is currently implementing the HCFC Phase out management plan (HPMP).

3. India has to start phasing out Hydro Fluoro Carbon (HFC) from 1st Jan 2028, as per the phasing
down schedule of the Kigali Agreement.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) All

Q80. Consider the following statements.

1. Hydro fluoro Carbon (HFC) has high Global Warming Potential (GWP).

2. Hydro Fluoro Carbon (HFC) is an ozone depleting substance.

3. Hydro Fluoro Carbon (HFC), a high GWP gas and is included in the basket of six greenhouse Gases
controlled under the United Nations Frame work Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Which of the statement is incorrect.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None

Q81. Consider following statements about virtual currency or crypto currency.

1. Bitcoins, Ripple, Ethereum, lite coins are Decentralised digital currency.

2. Creation, Trading or usage of virtual currencies as a medium of payment is not authorized by any
monetary authority or RBI.

3. Crypto currency are stored in digital format making them vulnerable to hacking, loss of password
and malware attack.

Which of the statements are incorrect:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) All

d) None

Q82. Mr. Dalveer Bhandari elected to International Court of Justice in Nov, 2017. With reference to
this news please consider following statements.

1. International Court of Justice(ICJ) is the Judicial organ of United Nation.

2. ICJ is composed of 10 Judges elected to 9 year terms of office by United Nations General Assembly
and Security Council.

3. Mr. Dalveer Bhandari got elected to ICJ for the first time.

Which of the following is correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Q83. Consider the following statement about ITLOS(International Tribunal for Land and Seas).

1. ITLOS is an independent judicial body. It has no relation with United Nations convention on the law
of the sea.
2. Ms. Neeru Chadha became first Indian Woman as a member judge of ITLOS for a nine year term
from 2017 to 2026.

Which of the statement is correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q84. Consider the following statements about Dhrupad.

1. Dhrupad is a genre in Hindustani classical music.

2. The nature of Dhrupad music is spiritual.

3. The Pakhawaj, Veena and Rudra veena are the instruments used for Dhrupad signing.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) All

Q85. Consider the following statements about Genome Editing.

1. Genome editing has the potential to alter any DNA sequence, whether in a bacterium, Plant,
animal or human being.

2. Genome editing can help in curing genetic disorders like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cells etc.

3. Genome Editing is limited to somatic cells. Ethical concerns arise when Genome Editing is used to
alter human genomes(at embryo stage). Like to enhance human traits such as fairness, height,
intelligence etc.

Which of the statement is incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) None
Q86.Consider the following statements about CRISPR CAS9, a gene editing tool which has got lot of
attention.

1. CRISPR-CAS 9 stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and CRISPR-
associated protein 9. It is faster, cheaper and more efficient than other genome editing methods.

2. CRISPR-CAS 9, ZFN (Zinc finger nuclease) and TALEN (Transcription activator like effector nuclease)
are various gene editing tools.

Which of the statement is correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q87. In Aug 2017 there was news about North Korea, warns of missile strike in GUAM & PI. Consider
the following statement about GUAM.

1. GUAM is a tiny Remote Island near New Zealand.

2. GUAM natives are U.S citizens.

3. The U.S keeps a naval, air force and coast guard base in Guam. It is strategically important island
for U.S.

4. The GUAM island is protected by THAAD(Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) system which can
shoot down Ballistic missiles.

Which of the following statements are correct.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) All

Q88. June 2017 China suspended the entry of Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In context
with the news, consider following statements.

1. There are three routes used by Indian Pilgrims to go to Kailash Mansarovar.

2. One Route is from Gangtok to Mansarovar. Through Nathula pass in Sikkim.

3. Another route is from Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand.

4. Other Route is from Zojiha pass in Jammu & Kashmir.

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) All

Q89. Consider the following statements about Indian Neutrino Observatory (INO).

1. Indian based neutrino observatory is coming in a 1300m deep cavern in Bodi hills in Theni district
Karnataka.

2. INO will house the largest magnet in the world.

3. Neutrino are sub atomic particles, have no charge and travel near the speed of light.

Which of the statements are incorrect.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None

Q90. Leaders of ASEAN countries visited India for 25th Anniversary of the ASEAN-INDIA Dialogue
Partnership on 25th Jan 2018. Consider following statements about ASEAN.

1. ASEAN consists of 10 Nations Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea.

2. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed Free trade Agreement

between ASEAN member nations and six other Asia Pacific Nations (Australia, China, India, New
Zealand and South Korea).

Which of the statements are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q91. Consider the following statements about Ashgabat Agreement.

1. India has been admitted to Ashgabat Agreement. Ashgabat is a capital of Uzbekistan.

2. Ashgabat Agreement is a multi modal transport Agreement. It envisages facilitation of transit and
transportation of goods between Central Asia and Persian Gulf.

3. INSTC International North South transport Corridor is a proposed multimodal transport corridor
under the Ashgabat Agreement.

Which of the following statements are incorrect:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q92. Consider the following statements about Chakmas & Hajongs.

1. Chakmas & Hajongs came to India from the Chittagong hills in Bangladesh facing religious
persecution in 1960s.

2. Chakma & Hajong refugees were settled in Tirap, Lohit and Subansiri district of NEFA(North
Eastern Frontier Agency)renamed as Arunachal Pradesh.

3. Chakmas are Hindus and Hajongs are Buddhist.

Which of the statements is correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q93. Consider the following statements:

1. Refugees are among the most vulnerable people in the world. The 1951 Refugees convention and
its 1967 Protocol help protect them/

2. The cornerstone of the 1951 Convention is the principle of non-refoulement.

3. India and Bangladesh are signatory of this convention.

Which of the statement is incorrect:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only
d) None

Q94. In year 2016, there was loss of 20% of corals off the coast of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
where sea surface temperature rose due to El-nino effect with reference to this news clipping.
Consider the following statements:

1. Corals are in the list of protected species in Schedule 1 of wildlife Protection Act 1972.

2. Coral Polyps are in symbiotic relationship with Algae Zooxanthellae. Since coral cannot produce
their own nutrition they depend on Zooxanthellae for photosynthesizing their nutrition.

3. Bleaching is a phenomenon where the corals stressed by environmental factors such as rice in
temperature, salinity, siltation, pollution etc ejects the algae Zooxanthellae from within their tissues
causing the corals to turn white.

Which of the following are incorrect:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q95.Consider the following statements.

1. Anti satellite weapons are spaces weapons designed to destroy satellites for strategic military
purposes.

2. Outer space Treaty is about exchanging information on space debris among signatory member
countries.

3. India is a member of outer space treaty.

Which of the following statements is/are correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q96. Consider the following statements.

1. GSAT-9, Also known as South Asia satellites is an Earth observation satellite. It will provide its
services to all SAARC nations.

2. GSLV MKIII is the country’s heaviest satellite. It can carry 10 tons of payload to Geo Synchronous
Transfer Orbit.
Which of the statements is/are correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q97. Consider the following statements:

1. Nano satellites weigh less than 100 grams.

2. PSLV-C-37 made history by placing a record launching of 104 satellites in a single mission on 15th
Feb, 2017.

3. Polar Synchronous launch vehicle (PSLV) can launch satellites only in Low Earth Orbits.

Which of the statements is correct:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) 3 Only

d) All

Q98.Consider the statements about Indian Satellites used for military purpose:

1. GSAT-7 called RUKMANI is a dedicated military satellite used by Navy. It monitors Indian Ocean
Region. It has 2000 nautical mile Foot print. Provides real time input communications among naval
warships, submarines and maritime aircraft.

2. Cartosat I and Cartosat-2 series are used by Military for surveillance.

Which of the statements is/are incorrect:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

Q99. Consider the following statements about Dengue:

1. Dengue is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito Aedes Aegypti. It is caused
by parasitic protozoans.
2. Persons having dengue can use analgesic (pain relievers) with Paracetamol and avoid those
containing Aspirin.

3. There is no vaccine to prevent Dengue.

Which of the statements is correct:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All

Q100. Consider the following statements:

1. Chikungunya is caused by virus and spreads by the bite of Aedes Aegypti mosquito. Fever and
intense joint pain are the most prominent consequences.

2. Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes bite during day time.

3. Japanese Encephalitis virus is transmitted to human through bites from mosquitoes of culex
species. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on domestic pigs and wading birds.

Which of the statements are incorrect:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None