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1. Godavari, Eleru, Pampa Rivers flows from Which Districts?

a) Krishna
b) Anantapur
c) East Godavari
d) Chittor
2. Which of the following is the first to make reference on Andhra
Desha ?
a) Kaushitaki Brahmana
b) Aitareya Brahmana
c) Ashwalayana Brahmana
d) Bahitra Brahmanam
3. “Prataparudra YashoBhushanam “ is Written by ?
a) Gona Ganna Reddy
b) Marana
c) Agastya
d) Vidyanadha
4. Which among the following is the symbol we find on Coins of
Yagnasri Satakarni?
a) Fish
b) Tortoise
c) Lion
d) Ship
5. During the Sathavahana Rule, Who among the following were the
members of Nigama Sabhas , Who were ruling the Towns ?
a) Dootha Siddhas
b) Maharadhis
c) Gahapathis
d) Rajukas
6. On the Coins Minted by Sathavahanas , We find Brahmi Script
and Which Language -----?
a) Pali
b) Hindi
c) Prakrit
d) Sanskrit
7. Rudradaman Defeated Yagnasri Satakarni Two Times, this we find
in which of the following Inscription ?
a) Dharanikota
b) Girnar
c) Guntupalli
d) Bhattiprolu
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8. Which among the following best describes about Previous births

of Buddha ?
a) Tripitakas
b) Triratnas
c) Chulakalinga Jatakas
d) Ashtanga Margamu
9. Which of the following is true about Nighama Sabhas ?
a) They look after Urban Affairs
b) Members are called as Gahapathis
c) Bhattiprolu Inscription talks about Nigama Sabhas

d)All the above

10. During Ikshvakus Rule, Merchants Association is Called as -

--?
a) Grama Panchikas
b) Nigamas
c) Nakarams
d) Samayas
11. During Which of the following kings rule, Buddhism
received high Popularity in Andhradesha ?
a) Vengis
b) Brihatpalayanas
c) Sathavahanas
d) Ikshvakus
12. “Viragals “ is the term refers to ----?
a) Soldiers who won in wars
b) Memorial Stones of Heroes Who died in wars
c) Place where Sacrifices are done
d) Place where Battles broke out
13. Which of the following Ikshvaku king used Sanskrit lang in
his inscriptions ?
a) SriSantamula
b) Ehubalasanthamuludu
c) RudraPurushadatta
d) Veerapurushadatta
14. Which among the following are the reasons for formation of
Buddhism and Jainism in 6th Cent BC ?
a) Animal Sacrifices During Vedic Period
b) Revolt of Heterodoxists on Orthodoxists
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c) Due to Economical Domination of Brahmins on Lower Sections of

Society
d) None of the above
15. Ajivika Founder “Makali Putta Gosala” is the Guru of ------?
a) Parsvanatha
b) Jaina Mahaveera
c) Rishabanatha
d) Jina Vallabha
16. Which of the following Sect Worshipped Buddha in Human
Form ?
a) Digambaras
b) Hinayanas
c) Swethambaras
d) Mahayanas
17. Buddha Visited this place in Andhradesha----?
a) Dharanikota
b) Bhattiprolu
c) Maisoli
d) Nagarjunakonda
18. Who spread Kalachakrayana Buddhism in Tibet ?
a) Buddhapalitha
b) Bhavaviveka
c) Diganaga
d) Padmasambhava
19. Similar to How Shiva sits in Meditation, in the Same
manner Buddha sits in Meditation, What we call this as ----?
a) Amithaba
b) Manjusri
c) Avlokiteshwara
d) Nagaphani
20. “Panchakalyanas “ refers to which Religion ?
a) Buddhism
b) Jainism
c) Ajivikas
d) Vedic Religion
21. Where is Jaina Basadi which was Built by Ayyana Mahavdevi
?
a) Nedumba basadi---Bejawada
b) Aryavatam --- Draksharamam
c) Bhikkavolu ---- East Godavari
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d) Aryavatam ---- PenuGonda

22. Which of the Vishnukundin King Sculpted Caves of
Undavalli, Bhairavakona, Mogalrajupuram?
a) Govindavarma
b) Vikrayendravarma
c) Indrabhattaraka
d) Madhavavarma 1
23. Which of the following Chalukya King fought 360 Battles
and Built 360 Temple ?
a) Chalukyabhima
b) Vijayaditya 2
c) Gunagavijayaditya
d) Rajarajanarendra
24. In which of the following areas does Gunaga vijayaditya has
Expertise due to which he got that Name “Gunaga” ?
a) Science
b) Social
c) Geography
d) Maths
25. Who among the following are called as Chandala Chalukyas
?
a) Badamis
b) Vengis
c) Vemulawada Chalukyas
d) Mudigonda Chalukyas
26. Which of the following Inscription describes about the
Taxes during Vengi Chalukya Rule ?
a) Draksharamam
b) Addanki
c) Vipparla
d) Saathaluru
27. Which of the following king Fought 108 Battles and built
108 Shiva temples ??
a) Chalukya Bhima
b) Vijayaditya 2
c) Rajarajanarendra
d) Vishnuvardhana 3
28. “ Samaya Dharmam “ is te word which refers to ----?
a) Affairs of Nakarams
b) Caste Association and their Rules
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c) Nobles Responsibility
d) Judgements of Courts
29. “Purusharthasara” is written by -----?
a) Baddena
b) Shiva Devayya
c) Kethana
d) Vallabhacharya
30. Which of the following is false about Vengi Chalukyas
Economical Situations ?
a) Primary Occupation is Cattle Rearing
b) Primary source of income is Land Tax
c) Land Tax was 1/6th and it is called as KORA
d) For imposing taxes , Agricultural lands have been Divided
31. From Which of the following Inscription we come to know
that Kakatiyas belong to Surya Vamsha Dynasty ?
a) Bayyaram
b) Hanumakonda
c) Chebrolu
d) Kuravi
32. Which of the following is the Land tax imposed by
Kakatiyas ?
a) 1/6th
b) 1/4th
c) 1/8th
d) 1/10th
33. Ekeshwara and Nameshwara are the temples built by
Kakatiyas ,---Where are they Located ?
a) Palampet
b) Hanumakonda
c) Pillamarri
d) Bekkallu
34. “ Aalamu “ is tax imposed on which of the following
Products ?
a) Salt
b) Vegetables
c) Gardens
d) Transport
35. Which of the following is the Kannada work Written by
Mallikarjuna Panditha ?
A. Basavagatha
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B. Ganasahasrakavya
C. Ishtalim Stotra
D. Mukhadarshana Gadya
a) ABC
b) BCD
c) ACD
d) ABCD
36. Which among the is the Foreign Traveller who visited
Vijayanagara Kingdom for first time ?
a) Nicolo de Conti
b) Ibn Batuta
c) Abdul Razzaq
d) Sizar Fredrick
37. Which among the following is the work of “ Pingali Surana “
?
a) Garuda Puranam
b) Raghava Pandaviyum
c) Vasu Charitha
d) Prabhavathi Padyumna
38. In Which year, Srikrishna Devaraya defeated Ismail Adil
Shah in Gobbur Battle and took Over Raichur ?
a) 1520
b) 1530
c) 1600
d) 1545
39. Which among the following king Recruited Most no of
Muslims in his Army and trained them ?
a) Devaraya 2
b) Srikeishnadevaraya
c) Virupaksharaya
d) Sadashivaraya
40. Bijapur Senani Mustafa Khan and Golkonda Senani Mir
Jumla Cobinedly defeated which Vijyanagara king In “ Vandavasi
Battle” in 1642 ?
a) Srirangaraya 2
b) Ramadevaraya
c) Venkatapathiraya 3
d) Srirangaraya 3
41. Match the following Industries and their Manufacturing
Centres, during Vijayanagara Rule ?
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A. Cotton Textiles 1. Kanchi

B. Nylon Textiles 2. Rayadurgam
C. Silk Textiles 3. Venkatagiri
a) A-1 B-2 C-3
b) A-3 B-2 C-1
c) A -2 B-3 C-1
d) A-1 B-3 C-2
42. Which of the following is Imported by Vijayanagara Kings ?
a) Silk Textiles
b) Kasturi
c) Horses
d) All the above
43. “ During Vijayanagara Rule, those who do not perform
“Sati” are going to shave their heads “ this statement is made by
which foreign traveller ?
a) Barbosa
b) Binshaton
c) Nuniz
d) Fadar hiras
44. Which among the following sultan patronised Andhra poets
and made them to call him as “Malkhibharamudu” ?
a) Quli Qutub Shah
b) Ibrahim Qutub Shah
c) Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah
d) None of the above
45. Which of the following diamond mines got developed during
Abdulla Hussain Qutub Shah rule ?
a) Kollur
b) Paritala
c) Vajrakaroor
d) All of the above
46. Which of the following sultan Organised “ Kavi Sammelanas
“ and Welcomed them ?
a) Ibrahim Qutub Shah
b) Quli Qutub shah
c) Abdulla Qutub Shah
d) All the above
47. During Abul Hasan Tanisha rule, which among the poet
wrote “Shringara Manjari” in Sanskrit ?
a) Gawwasi
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b) Kalimulla Hussaini
c) Rajamalla Reddy
d) Kandukuri rudra Kavi
48. Who among the following worked as Doctor in the Court of
Abul Hasan Tanisha ?
a) Bernier
b) Travernier
c) Nicolo Manucci
d) All the above
49. During Qutub Shahis Rule, What is Name of the Grama
Sabhas which were Organised to discuss Village Affairs ?
a) Grama Sabha
b) Gotsabha
c) Majlis
d) All the above
50. “ Shudda Andhra Ramayanam “ is Written by ?
a) Aadidam Bhaskara Kavi
b) Mariganti Singara Acharyulu
c) Ayyanakota Parthasarathi Shetty
d) Rayavarapu Gavvaraju
51. Who among the following worked as Kadapa Dist Collector
and Well Versed in Telugu Language ?
a) Thomas Munro
b) A D Campbell
c) Sir Arthur Cotton
d) C P Brown
52. Who of the below is the french Governer during third
Carnatic War ?
a) Dupleix
b) Gadeho
c) Count de lally
d) Merkar
53. Which of the following is the Land Revenue System existed
during East India Company Rule ?
A. Annual Bidding System
B. Mahalwari sysyem
C. Zamindari system
D. Ryotwari system
a) ABC
b) BCD
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c) ABD
d) ABCD
54. Portuguese who entered india as Merchants in 1500 AD ,
were driven out by Indian Govt By Operation vijay in which year
?
a) 1510
b) 1661
c) 1857
d) 1961
55. Which among the following is mainly exported by british
from india ?
a) Perfumes
b) Cotton
c) Pepper
d) Indigo
56. After which Battle did French were Ousted from Northern
Circars by British ?
a) Battle of Bobbili
b) Tummalapalli Battle
c) Chandurthi Battle
d) Battle of Ambur
57. English Education was introduced in India By “Macaulay
Minute” from Which Year ?
a) 1830
b) 1832
c) 1833
d) 1835
58. At which of the following place in 1902, Bandaru
AcchaMamba Established an Organisation for Women ?
a) Anantapur
b) Guntur
c) Machilipatnam
d) Vishakapatnam
59. “ Shuddi Movement “ is Started by ------?
a) Brahma Samaj
b) Arya Samaj
c) Jnana Samaj
d) None of the above
60. Which of the following Organisation is started by “
DeshiRaju Bapayya “ ?
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A. Young Mens Prior Union

B. Temparence Social Purity Association
C. Women Development Union
D. All India Hindu Society
a) AB
b) BC
c) CD
d) AD
61. Who among the following is the Leader of Dalit Movement ?
a) Madhiri Bagyareddy Varma
b) Arige Ramaswamy
c) B N Venkat Rao
d) Shyam Sundar
62. Through “Viveka Vardhini” Journal , who among the
following Social Reformer Fought for Widow Remarriages ?
a) Kandukuri Veereshalingam
b) Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Chaudary
c) Goparaju Rama Chander Rao
d) Samineni Mudda Narasimham
63. What are the Changes Occurred because of the tour of Bipin
Chandrapal in Andhra ?
a) Rajamundry, Machilipatnam became centres of Movement
b) Got Importance to Swadeshi, Swarajya, and Boycott Movements
c) National College was Established in Machilipatnam
d) All the above
64. Who among the following is Secretry of Home Rule League
in Andhra ?
a) Gadi Charla Hari Sarvottama Rao
b) Konda Venkatappaiah
c) Nyapathi Subbarao
d) Parvataneni Veeraiah Chowdary
65. During Non Cooperation Movement, Which among the
following Movement Threatened British in Andhra ?
a) Tenali Bomb Case
b) Chirala Perala Movement
c) Palnadu Satyagraha Movement
d) Peddanandi padu Tax denial Movement
66. Where is Annie Besants Theosophical College in Andhra ?
a) Chittor district Madanapalli
b) Kadapa
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c) Guntur Repalli
d) Nellore – Mutthukuru
67. Which among the below is first Women who participated in
Salt Satyagraha in Nellore Dist ?
a) Panaka Kanakamma
b) Paaturi Subbamma
c) Ponaka Parvatamma
d) Poturi Bala Saraswatamma
68. Who among the following is the leader of salt satyagraha in
Rayalaseema districts ?
a) Kalluri Subbarao
b) N G Ranga
c) Konda Venkatappaiah
d) Duggirala Gopalakrishnaiah
69. Who among the following is the founder of Andhra Socialist
Party in 1934 ?
a) Gaadi Charla Hari Sarvottama Rao
b) Acharya N G Ranga
c) V V Ramadasu
d) Unnava Lakshmi Narayana
70. Which of the following is the main reason for Non
Cooperation Movement ?
a) Jallian Wala Bagh incident
b) Capture of Turkey Khalifa
c) Establishment of Swarajya
d) All the above
71. Who established Munagala Rythu Sangam ?
a) Kodati Venkata Narasimha Rao
b) Nanduri Prasad Rao
c) Bacchala Jagannatha Rao
d) Mahendra Rao
72. According to Gentlemens Agreement, in Telangana ,
Minimum How many Years he have to be as Native Prerson for
entering into Public Services ?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 12
d) 16
73. Which of the following is the scheme started by YSR ?
A. Jalayagnam
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B. Rajiv Arogya Sri

C. Indiramma Houses
D. Fee Reimbursement
a) ABC
b) BCD
c) CDA
d) ABCD
74. Which of the below state Implemented Panchayati Raj
system in 1959 for first time ?
A. Goa
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
75. In which year , Praja Rajyam Party was Merged IN Congress
?
a) 2009
b) 2011
c) 2010
d) 2012

76. Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme proposes to

make makes following safety features mandatory:

1. front airbags

2. ABS(anti-lock braking system)

3. Seat belt reminders

4. child restraint systems

5. electronic stability program/ pedestrian safety programme

Which of the above codes are correct?

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 1, 2, 3

c) 1, 3, 4, 5

d) All of the above

Ans: D
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Explanation: Self-Explanatory

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77. Consider the following statements with regards to AUSINDEX

exercise

1.AUSINDEX is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy

and Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

2.Third edition of AUSINDEX exercise will be held at Marmagoa, western

coast of India

Choose the correct option

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: D

Explanation:

AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy

and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The first edition of the exercise,
AUSINDEX-15 took place in 2015 off the East Coast of India. The exercise is
aimed at strengthening professional interaction and enhance interoperability
between the two navies. It seeks to strengthen maritime cooperation
between the India and Australia.

The third edition of AUSINDEX exercise (Exercise Australia-India) will be

held off the coast of Vishakhapatnam from 2nd-16th April 2019. The first
edition of the exercise, AUSINDEX-15 took place in 2015.

78. Consider the following with respect to chinook helicopter?

1.Chinook helicopters are an advanced multi-role,vertical lift military

helicopter manufactured by Russia.

2.It lacks all weather operational capabilities

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Choose the correct option

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: D

Explanation:

Chinook helicopters are an advanced multi-role, vertical lift military

helicopter manufactured by US aerospace company Boeing. It is twin-
engined, tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter. It is named after Native
American Chinook people of modern-day Washington state of US. The
helicopter has 24X7 and in all-weather operational capabilities.

79. Consider the following with respect to Global Energy Transition

Index(GETI)

1. The index is released by the UN-Energy

2. Index considers both the current state of the country’s energy system and
their structural readiness to adapt to future energy needs.

Choose the correct option

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: B

Explanation:

The index is released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).It ranks 115
countries on how well they are able to balance energy security and access
with environmental sustainability and affordability. The WEF index
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considers both the current state of the countries energy system and their
structural readiness to adapt to future energy needs.

80. Which of the following country is nearest to Golan Heights recently

in news?

a) South Sudan

b) Afghanistan

c) Ukraine

d) Lebanon

Ans: D

Explanation:

Golan Heights is located in the southwest tip of Syria. It shares a border

with Lebanon, Jordan and Israel. The area is not densely populated. Today
more than 40,000 people live in the Golan. Majority of the members are from
Druze faith who are mostly citizens of Syria. The other half are Jewish
settlers who have moved in since Israel captured the territory.

Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in a 1967 war. United States
President has declared that US will recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the
disputed Golan Heights. This move will be a major shift in US policy towards
the Israeli-occupied territory.

81. Cyclone ‘IDAI’ recently caused devastation in which of the following

country?

a) Mauritius

b) Mozambique

c) Peru

d) Brazil

Ans: B

Explanation:

Cyclone ‘IDAI’ recently caused devastation in Mozambique. The ships of

First Training Squadron of Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul)
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operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira,

Mozambique based on request received from the Government of
Mozambique to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)
to the local population post the devastation caused by cyclone ‘IDAI’ which
struck the coast of Mozambique.

82. Which of the following countries are member of Both Shanghai

Cooperation Organization and East Asia Summit?

1. Cambodia

2. China

3. India

4 Pakistan

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Ans: D

Explanation:

The membership of EAS consists of ten ASEAN Member States (i.e. Brunei
Darussalam,Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore,
Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam), Australia, China, India, Japan, New
Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation and

the USA SCO members are - China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia,

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan.

83. Consider the following statements

1. Kaiga Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is located in Andhra Pradesh

2. It has a world record for the longest uninterrupted operation

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Ans: B

Explanation:

Kaiga Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is located at Kaiga, near the river Kali, in
Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Recently, has created a world record for the longest uninterrupted operation
for 941 days. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.

84. Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) is a scheme for nutritional support to-

a) Lactating mothers

b) Adolescent girls

c) Children aged between 6-12

d) TB Patients

Ans: D

Explanation:

Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) is a scheme for nutritional support to

Tuberculosis (TB) patients launched by Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare, Government of India. As per the scheme, financial incentive of
Rs.500/- per month is provided to each notified TB patient for duration for
which the patient is on anti-TB treatment.

85. ‘Operation NISTAR’ recently seen in news is?

a) Anti - Piracy operations

b) Rescue of miner trapped in a rat hole mine in the state of Meghalaya

c) Evacuating 38 Indian nationals at\of Socotra islands

d) None of the above

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Ans: C

Explanation

Indian Naval Ship Sunayana entered Porbandar harbour at 0900 hrs today
on 07 Jun 2018 after successfully evacuating 38 Indian Nationals at/ off
Socotra Islands during a swift Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operation
(HADR), code named Operation NISTAR.

86.With regard to Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY),

consider the following statements?

1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

2. The scheme is targeted for workers earning wages upto Rs. 15,000/- per
month.

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: C

Explanation:

The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana”(PMRPY) was

announced in the Budget for 2016-17.

The objective of the scheme is to promote employment generation.

The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and

Employment.

Under the scheme employers would be provided an incentive for enhancing

employment by reimbursement of the 8.33% EPS contribution made by the
employer in respect of new employment.

The PMRPY scheme is targeted for workers earning wages upto Rs. 15,000/-
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87. With regard to Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), consider the
following statements?

1. It is an initiative by G20.

2. It aim is to develop solutions to mitigate plastic pollution and promote a

circular economy by utilising used plastics.

3. Participants of this alliance is member countries of G20.

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 3 only

D. 2 and 3 only

Ans: B

Explanation:

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), comprising about 30 companies,

pledged over $1 billion to eliminate plastic waste across the world. They aim
to invest $1.5 billion over the next five years for the same.

The alliance is designed as a non-profit organization. It includes companies

from across North and South America, Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa
as well as the Middle East are part of the Alliance.

The aim is to develop solutions to mitigate plastic pollution and promote a

circular economy by utilising used plastics.

88. ASER report, often seen in news is related to:

a) NPA status of Bank

b) Education

c) Gene mutation

d) Infrastructure projects status

Ans: B
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Explanation:

Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2018 is published by education

non-profit Pratham.

89. Philip Kotler Presidential Award by the World Marketing Summit

India, is given to which/who among the following?

A. Ministry of Commerce And Industry

B. Donald Trump

C. Narendra Modi

D. Reliance India

Ans: C

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded first ever Philip
Kotler Presidential Award. He was selected for his outstanding leadership for
the nation.

The Philip Kotler Presidential Award recognises and celebrates achievements

of organisations, marketing teams, and individuals in different industries
around the world.

Philip Kotler is a world renowned Professor of Marketing at Northwestern

University, Kellogg School of Management.

90. With regard to Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana, consider the
following statements?

1. It is launched by Ministry of new and renewable energy.

2. Under this scheme the government will give two LED bulbs, a DC fan and
a mobile charging socket as freebies to farmers.

Which among the above the statement is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Ans: B

Explanation:

To reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and also promote

solar energy, Maharashtra state government has launched Atal Solar Krishi
Pump Yojana.

Under the scheme, the government of Maharashtra has decided to give two
LED bulbs, a DC fan and a mobile charging socket as freebies to farmers.

The scheme provides a subsidy of up to 95% on solar pumpsets. The State

plans to install one lakh solar pumps.

91. With regard to Green-Ag project, recently seen in news, consider

the following statements?

1.It seeks to integrate biodiversity, climate change and sustainable land

management objectives and practices into Indian agriculture.

2.The project would be implemented in collaboration with the Food and

Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

a) A.1 only
b) B. 2 only
c) C. Both 1 and 2
d) D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C

Explanation:

The Green-Ag project seeks to integrate biodiversity, climate change and

sustainable land management objectives and practices into Indian
agriculture.

The project would be implemented in collaboration with the Food and

Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in high-conservation-value landscapes of five
States namely, (i) Madhya Pradesh: Chambal Landscape, (ii) Mizoram:
Dampa Landscape, (iii) Odisha: Similipal Landscape, (iv) Rajasthan: Desert
National Park Landscape and v) Uttarakhand: Corbett-Rajaji Landscape.
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92. Which of the following is named as ‘Young Scientist

Programme’,that initiated by Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO)?

a) YUva VIgyani KAryakram– (Yuvika)

b) Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)

c) Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)

d) National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP)

Ans: A

Explanation:

On the lines of Centre Govt mission “Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan”, Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated Young Scientist
Programme named “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” – (Yuvika) for school children
with a purpose to enhance their interest in the emerging areas of Space
activities by imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science
and Space Applications. This two week long programme is regarded as
“Catch them young”. The programme will be of two weeks duration during
summer holidays (second half of May 2019) and is scheduled to be held at 4
centers of ISRO.Students of 9th standard (in the academic year 2018-19)
and waiting to join 10th Std (or just joined 10th Std) are eligible for the
online registration from 25 March 2019 (1800 hrs) to 03 April 2019 (1800
hrs).The selection is based on the 8th Standard academic performance and
extracurricular activities.The expenses of the selected students during the
entire course will be borne by ISRO.

93. With reference to the Padma Awards, consider the following

statements:

1. They are announced on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma

Gandhi.

2. Government servants working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists,

are not eligible for Padma Awards.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only
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c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: B

Explanation:

Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are announced on the occasion of the
Republic Day every year.

The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for

distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines,
such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine,Social Work,
Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry
etc.Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors
and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.

94. Where does LIPPA ASRA wildlife sanctuary located

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Arunachal Pradesh

d) Sikkim

Ans: A

Explanation:

The sanctuary is part of district Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh and also is

part of Moorang town. It was established in 1974 and is spread over an area
of 3089 hectares. It hosts wide range of flora and fauna due to varied
elevation, different climatic situation and topographical type of weather
found in its

vicinity. This type of weather conditions thus helps in the survival of

different type of species that are housed in the sanctuary.

95. Which of the following is not true regarding the recent claim of
finding cure for HIV:

a) Effectiveness of cancer cure in curing HIV also

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b) The patient cured of HIV was also suffering from acute myeloid leukemia

c) The cure is based on mutation of CCR5 recepter gene

d) This mutation is found in all Europeans

Ans: D

Explanation:

This mutation is found only in 1% of European Population

96. Which of the following is included in renewable energy

1. Solar power

2. Biomass/biogas

3. Large hydro power projects

4. Small hydropower up to 25MW capacity

5. Nuclear power

6. Coal bed methane

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)1,2,4 and 5 Only

b) 1,2,3 and 4 Only

c) 1,2,3 and 6 Only

d) 4,5 and 6 Only

Ans: B

Explanation:

On 7th march the Cabinet changed the policy on renewable energy to also
include large hydro-power projects as renewable energy source. Renewable
energy sources are also classified as on-grid and off-grid sources.

97. Recently, “Operation All-Out” was undertaken for which of the

following reason?

a) To evacuate Indian citizens and other foreign nationals from South Sudan
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b) Rescue operations to evacuate civilians affected by Cyclone Ockhi

c) To counter the militant violent attacks in Kashmir

d) None of the above

Ans: C

Explanation:

Operation All-Out (OAO) is a joint offensive launched by Indian security

forces (Indian Army,CRPF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, BSF and IB) in the
later half of 2017 to flush out militants and terrorists in Kashmir until there
is complete peace in the state.

98. Consider the following petroleum products.

1. Liquified petroleum gas (LPG)

2. Kerosene

3. Light diesel oil

Which of products given above the fall under the Goods and Services tax
regime?

a) 1, 2 ,3

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Ans: A

Explanation:

LPG, kerosene, naphtha, furnace oil, and light diesel oil attract GST, but five
other petroleum products — crude oil, high speed diesel, motor spirit
(petrol), natural gas, and aviation turbine fuel — lie outside the new tax
regime.

99. Consider the following statements with respect to Gandhi Peace

Prize
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1. The award will be conferred annually and is open to people of all

nationalities.

2. Gandhian peace prize for the year 2018 was conferred on the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A

Explanation

 The International Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted by the government on

the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

 It is given to individuals and institutions for their contribution towards

social, economic and political transformation through nonviolence and other
Gandhian methods, was last conferred upon the Indian Space Research
Organisation in 2014.

 It is open to people of all nationalities. The award was jointly given in 2000
to Nelson Mandela and Grameen Bank of Bangladesh.

 After a gap of four years, the Centre recently announced the awardees for
the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for 2015 to 2018.

 For the year 2018, it was conferred on WHO Goodwill Ambassador Yohei
Sasakawa for his role in leprosy eradication.

100. Consider the following statements

1. The Group of 77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of

developing countries in the United Nations.

2. Palestine recently assumed the chairmanship of G77 grouping for the

year 2019.

3. Palestine is a non-member observer State at the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D

Explanation

 Palestine has recently assumed the chairmanship of G77 (for the year 2019),
the global body‘s largest intergovernmental Organisation of developing
countries including India.

 Egypt was the previous Chair of the Group of 77 (G77) for the year 2018.

 Palestine is a non-member Observer State at the world body (U.N).