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1. Jayaprakash Narayans Concept of Total

Revolution was aimed at
a) Exposing the totalitarian nature of
the incumbent government
b) Removing landlessness from rural
areas completely by Bhoodan and
forced acquisitions
c) Bringing a change in the existing
society in tune with the ideals of the
Sarvodaya
d) Strengthening the local selfgoverning institutions on Gandhian
lines enabling them to counter
increasing centralization in
governance
2. In India the term Buddhist circuit can

be used to refer to
1. Racing track in Noida
2. Sarnath-Gaya-Varansi region
3. Old Mahayana scriptures found in
Veshali
Choose the correct answer using the codes
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
3. Consider the following lines.

Thou hast made me endless, such is thy
pleasure. This frail vessel thou emptiest again
and again, and fillest it ever with fresh life.

This little flute of a reed thou hast carried over

hills and dales, and hast breathed through it
melodies eternally new........
Thy infinite gifts come to me only on these
very small hands of mine. Ages pass, and still
thou pourest, and still there is room to fill.
These are from the poems written in
a. Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol - by
Sri Aurbindo
b. Mappings by Vikram Seth
c. Gitanjali - by Rabindranath Tagore
d. The Golden Threshold by Sarojini
Naidu
4. Consider the following about the

recently released Socio-economic Caste
Census (SECC).
1. Majority of households in India are
deprived as per SECC.
2. Majority of households are maleheaded.
3. Over one-third of population living
in rural areas is illiterate.
4. Landlessness is now rare in rural
India.

below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
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5. There has been a proposal to utilize the

Foreign Exchange reserves for financing
infrastructure projects. Why is there
concern about using Forex for such
projects?
1. Infrastructure projects are long-term
and risky in nature.
2. Enough Forex reserves are needed to
avert a Balance of Payment crisis
situation.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
6. The Scheduled Tribes and Other

Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
2006, also called as the Forest Rights
Act (FRA), 2006 confers which of the
following rights on tribals?
1. Rights over forest land patches
2. Rights over minor produce from
forests
3. Rights over timber produce from
forest
4. Rights over the wildlife in the forests
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
All of the above

7. Consider the following about the state of

malnourishment in India as per recently
released data by UNICEF.
1. Underweight Children
2. Underweight adolescent girls
3. Stunted Children
Majority of children (girls where applicable) in
India fall under which of the above categories?
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
8. When we refer to the stabilizing market

forces we generally refer to
a) Forces of Supply and demand
b) Perfect competition in the market
c) Optimizing behaviour of individuals
d) All of the above
9. Consider the following about
Rakhigarhi.
1. The site is the largest known city of
the Indus civilization.
2. It is older than Harappa and
Mohenjodaro sites.
3. It is situated on the dry bed of the
Sarasvati river.
4. The site does not have urban
features like standards, coins,
drainage system.
below.
a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
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10. In the recent visit of Prime Minister to

the Central Asia republics, concerns
were raised on terrorist activities from
these republics as
a) Many from the security agencies of
the Central Asian republics are
joining terrorist outfits
b) There is an apprehension of State
sponsored terrorism
c) There is an apprehension of
Military sponsored terrorism
d) The Central Asian republics are the
main base for all the terrorist
activities being run in West Asia
11. Which of these authorities is responsible
for GDP data calculation & which
authority is responsible for revising GDP
calculation methodology?
1. Central government
2. Economic Adviser to Finance
Ministry
3. RBI
4. Central Statistical Office
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3 and 1
3 and 2
4 and 1
4 does both.
12. The Indian constitution protects the

rights of minorities because
1. In an electoral democracy, the will
of the majority prevails over the
minority.
2. All minority classes are socioeconomically vulnerable India.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
13. The recent Chinese stock market crash

was due to
a. Poor state of economic reforms in
China
b. Slack regulation of stock markets by
the Chinese government
c. The contagion of the Greece crisis
d. None of the above
14. Consider the following.

1. Linfa
2. Chan-Hom
3. Nangka
How the above are related to China?
a. These are recently erupted volcanoes
in China.
b. These are typhoons that have
recently either hit China or are
nearing around it.
c. These are parts of the remote
Southern Province of China that
borders Aksai China that were
recently in news due to heightened
cross-border infiltrations.
Which of the above is/are true?


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15. Why is the Akash missile highly useful

for the Indian army that has recently
inducted it?
1. It is a surface-to-air missile, so it can
hit targets from land.
2. It can cruise at supersonic speeds.
3. It is capable to neutralise aerial
targets like cruise missiles, fighter
jets and air-to- surface missiles.
4. It can engage multiple targets
simultaneously and can travel in
multiple directions.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
All of the above
16. Uttarakhand has become the first Indian

state to install a system to detect
earthquakes and disseminate warnings.
It is able to give advance warning for
earthquakes because
1. The system is capable of detecting
harmless P waves that arrive earlier
than
destructive S waves.
2. It has been deployed at the possible
focuses of past earthquake regions in
Uttarakhand.
Which of the above is/are true?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None

17. India and United States have signed

inter-governmental agreement to
implement the Foreign Account Tax
Compliance Act (FATCA). It will help
both countries to
1. Promote transparency on tax matters
2. Curb offshore tax evasions
3. Avoid problems related to double
taxation of firms
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
18. India should be economically interested

in Kazakhastan because
1. It is the Worlds largest producer of
Uranium.
2. It can benefit fertilizer sector in
India due to its abundance of
natural gas.
3. Its hydrocarbon reserves can
supplement the oil economy of
India.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
19. Union Government has decided to

develop all villages located within 10
kilometres vicinity of the international
border on a priority basis with the help
of
1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
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2. Promotion of sports activities in

border areas
3. Promotion of border tourism
4. Protection of heritage sites
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
All of the above
20. Japans Meiji-era sites historically

contributed in
a. Japans evolution from feudalism to
an industrialised modern economy
b. Development of fishing industry in
Japan
c. Tourism growth led by heritage
conservation in Japan
d. Sparking the technological
innovation in Japan
21. In the Phillips curve what is the

relationship between rate of
unemployment and inflation in the
short-run?
a. Unemployment and inflation are not
related to each other.
b. Decreasing Unemployment rate
leads to lower inflation in the
economy.
c. Decreasing Unemployment rate
requires higher inflation in the
economy.
d. Inflation can grow even at constant
levels of unemployment in the
economy.

22. The Reserve Bank of India exercises

which of the following types of control
over banks?
1. RBI sets the interest rates offered
by all domestic banks in India.
2. RBI can supersede strategic
decisions of the Board of Governors
of Public Sector
Banks in
India.
3. RBI regulates mergers and
acquisition of banks.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
23. With regard to the Currency system in

India, which of the following practices is
followed?
a. Level of currency volume is pegged at
the amount of Gold reserves in the
country
b. Level of currency circulation is
delinked from the level of metallic
gold in the country
c. Fresh currency cannot be printed if it
is not backed by a metallic form of
wealth
d. Fresh currency cannot be printed if it
is not backed by foreign exchange
reserves
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24. The calculation of national income

covers which of the following?
1. Government consumption
expenditure
2. Net exports
3. Gross capital formation
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
25. Why are subsidies given to general

public by the government inflationary in
nature?
1. It increases the disposable income of
people.
2. It does not tackle the supply side of
goods.
3. It inflates the fiscal deficit of the
government leading to greater
money supply.
4. It distorts market mechanisms of
pricing.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
3. NRI deposits
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
27. What are transfer payments given to

the public by the government?
a. Payment for services rendered in
present times
b. Payment that is not linked to the
services in the present, and is a
reward for services rendered in the
past
c. Payment that is not linked to any
service provided to government
d. Both (b) and (c)
28. The success of the Gold monetization

scheme will depend on
1. The public perception of gold as an
asset
2. Inflation in the economy
3. Ease of conversion of Gold into more
liquid assets
4. Level of financial inclusion in the
economy
below.
26. The difference between interest rates

between India and other countries can
affect which of the following in India?
1. Currency exchange rate
2. Investment in the country

a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
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29. How does the state government exercise

control over the local self-governing
bodies?
1. By enacting laws, rules and
regulations
2. By providing for provisions for
regular elections
3. By releasing finances for
development projects
4. By appointing the chairman and
members of Panchayats and Ward
councils
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
30. The constituent assembly of India

1. Was elected based on universal adult
franchise
2. Elected and appointed the Prime
Minister and other ministers in the
first government
3. Enacted laws until the first official
Parliament was elected
4. Was restricted in its powers by an
order of the British government
5. Supervised the functioning of the
Supreme Court and other
subordinate courts
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 5 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above


1. Government resigns if it fails to
enact a public bill in Parliament.
2. Prime Minister is a member of Lok
Sabha.
3. The council of Ministers reflects the
socio-economic diversity of India.
Which of these conventions has/have been
codified into
rules/regulations/laws/provisions?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
None of the above
32. Abolition of the legislative council in a

state requires
a. the consent of the President and
Governor concerned
b. the consent of the Parliament and
the state legislature concerned
c. the consent of the State government
and State legislature
d. the consent of Parliament, Governor
and State legislature concerned
33. Which of the following can NOT be

forced on Indian citizens?
1. Singing national anthem
2. Showing allegiance to all national
sports teams
3. Healthy habits like regulated diets,
exercise and Yoga
below.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
None of the above
34. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): The Constitution of India derives
its authority from the Parliament of India.
Reason (R): It was enacted by the constituent
assembly of India which had legal and
democratic authority.
In the context of the statements above, which
of these is true?
a) A and R both are true, and R is the
correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the
NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, R is correct.
35. Consider the following about Public

Interest litigation (PIL).
1. PIL is a legal instrument.
2. It can be entertained by both
administrative and judicial bodies.
3. Representatives of victims can also
file a PIL.
4. PIL can be filed only in social and
environmental cases.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
36. Providing for reservation of women in

which of the following bodies will NOT
require a constitutional amendment?
1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. State Legislative Assembly
4. State Legislative Council
5. Political parties
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
All of the above

3 and 4 only
5 only
None of the above
37. Match these schedules of Constitution to

what they contain.
1. First Schedule List of names of All
States and Union Territories
2. Second Schedule Powers of
President, Governor and Judges
3. Fourth Schedule Allocation of seats
in Rajya Sabha
4. Seventh Schedule Division of
powers between Legislative,
Executive and Judiciary
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
3 and 4 only

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38. Parliament exercises control over the

administration because
a. the executive is collectively
responsible to the legislature
b. it is the constitutional mandate of the
representatives to command and
control administrative affairs
c. executive branch of the government
is subordinate to the legislative
branch of the government
d. administration is not directly
controlled by the executive
39. Consider the following statements about

the term of Lok Sabha.
1. The President of India can reduce the
term of Lok Sabha.
2. The speaker of Lok Sabha by himself
cannot shorten or extend the term of
a Lok
Sabha.
3. Term of Lok Sabha can be extended
during emergency.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
40. Arrange the ranks of the following

functionaries from higher to lower in the
order of precedence.
1. Governor of a state within the state
2. Speaker of Lok Sabha
3. Former President
4. Chief Minister of a State outside a
state

Choose the correct order using the codes below.

a.
b.
c.
d.
3124
1324
2134
3241
41. Article 355 of the Indian Constitution

provides that It shall be the duty of the
Union to protect every State against
external aggression and internal
disturbance. This shows the
a. Federal character of the Indian
constitution
b. Quasi-federal Character of Indian
polity
c. Democratic character of Indian
polity
d. Unity and territorial integrity of
India
42. Lok Adalats are a useful to instrument to
reduce the burden on Judiciary in India.
Which of the following types of cases can
be handled by Lok Adalat?
1. Consumer grievance against food
standards in rural processed
products
2. Cases involving property disputes
3. Cases in involving Pension and other
transfer payment rights
4. Cases involving road accidents
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
All of the above
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43. Consider the following about Service

tax.
1. It is an indirect tax.
2. It is levied by the Central
government.
3. It is applicable to manufacturing as
well as services sector in India.
amendments, but the bill is not

passed in case of disagreement
b. it is sent to the President for reconsideration and then transferred to
Lok Sabha for consideration
c. it is sent to a joint select committee
of the Parliament for re-examination
and re-introduction in Lok Sabha

below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
44. Which of the following is fixed by the

Constitution of India?
1. Allowances of the President and
Governor
2. Maximum Size of Council of
Ministers
3. Manner of election of the Sarpanch
of the Gram Panchayat.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
45. If the Rajya Sabha does not agree to the

provisions of the Annual Budget then
a. it returns the bill to the Lok Sabha
with proposed amendments, which
then passes it or rejects the proposed

46. USA has recently granted Tunisia a

major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status.
This would allow both countries to
a. improve economic ties, reinforce
trade and reinvigorate mutual
investment
b. enhance military cooperation
c. negotiate security contracts and
exchange confidential information
d. improve mutual governance related
matters
1. She holds the record for the most
spacewalks by a woman.
2. She holds the world record for the
most spacewalk time by a woman
astronaut.
3. She is the first Indian woman
astronaut to serve NASA.
Which of the above is/are true about Sunita
Williams?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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48. Full Shanghai Corporation Organization

(SCO) membership to India will have
significant benefits in
1. Combating terrorism
2. Opening up trade, energy sector and
strategic transit routes
3. Resolving strictly bilateral land
border disputes
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
49. Consider the following about the

Regional Anti-terrorist Structure
(RATS) of the Shanghai Corporation
Organization (SCO).
1. It is headquartered in Beijing, China.
2. It is a permanent organ of the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
3. It deals with extremism and
separatism too.
4. All member-states contribute to
intelligence gathering in RATS.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
All of the above

50. Which of the following crops do NOT

need rich soil for its production?
1. Barley
2. Millets
3. Rice
4. Tea
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
51. Pillars erected under the regime of

Ashok bear which of the following
characteristics?
1. They contain lessons in Dharma.
2. They are monolithic.
3. All pillars have been made by heavy
metals.
4. They have been erected outside India
too.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 2 only

1. Asia has the highest mean elevation
among all continents.
2. The distance of the deepest point in
the Ocean from mean sea level is
greater than that of the highest point
on land.
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3. All the open oceans of the world have

the same mean sea level.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
53. After the Arab Spring, which of the

following West Asian or Middle-eastern
countries turned democratic?
1. Tunisia
2. Libya
3. Egypt
4. Turkey
5. Lebanon
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
4 and 5 only
2, 3, 4 and 5 only
54. Consider the following objectives.

1. Protection of Intellectual property
rights.
2. Promotion of resource flow between
nations.
3. Ensuring technological
modernization of nations to
specialize world trade.
Which of the above come under the mandate of
the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 only
55. In a conference recently, the PM talked

about technologies being highly
developed in ancient India. Which of
these technologies was the first to be
implemented in ancient India?
a. Technology of mass flight
b. Technology of plastic surgery
c. Technology of surgery without the
use of hands and instruments
d. Transplantation of organs between
members of the same family
56. Consider the following about China type

of climate.
1. High rainfall throughout the year
2. Low temperature variation in
summer and winter
3. Distinct dry period
4. Very cold winters
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
57. Consider the following about Coke.

1. It is used in coal as well as nuclear
power plants.
2. It can be used to remove silica
content of the iron ore.
a. 1 and 2 only

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3. Coke contains higher percentage of

carbon by weight that coal.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
58. Which of the following factors

contribute to formation of Roaring
Forties?
1. Air being displaced from
the Equator towards the South Pole
2. Earth's rotation
3. Easterlies
4. Ocean currents
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
All of the above
59. Why was Tripura involved in the Indian

freedom struggle?
1. The Tripura tribals were forced to
pay high land rent by the British.
2. Many tribals of Tripura were part of
the Indian British army that were
involved in 1857 mutiny.
3. The princely state of Tripura was
occupied by the British.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
None of the above
60. Methane found in mines is dangerous

for the workers because
1. When mixed with air it can become
explosive.
2. It can be poisonous even in open
mines.
3. Methane mixed with mine water can
become toxic for human
consumption.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
All of the above
61. Boiler industries do not use hard water

for their operations. Why?
a. Hard water can result in scaling and
cracking of boilers.
b. Hard water blocks boiler operation.
c. Minerals in hard water react with
boiler metal and replace it.
d. It erodes boiler metals at a very fast
pace.

below.

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62. Keystone species are important in an

ecosystem because
a. They determine the genetic diversity
of an ecological community.
b. They are important in determining
the ability of a large number of other
species to persist in the community.
c. They are found at the edge of an
ecosystem and signal the shift in
ecosystems.
d. They are rare in the ecosystem and
stand at the top of the food web.
63. Anti-cyclonic conditions can be formed
when
1. Atmospheric pressure is high.
2. Temperature is low.
3. Rainfall is high and persistent.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
All of the above
64. The principal gases dissolved in Magma

is/are
1. Water vapour
2. Methane
3. Carbon dioxide
4. Sulphur dioxide
5. Ozone
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
3, 4 and 5 only

65. A rectangular drainage pattern develops

where
a. strongly jointed rock terrain is found
b. soft and hard rocks exist parallel to
each other
c. river channels follow the slope of the
terrain
d. streams flow in two parallel
directions from a central peak
66. The Brahmaputra River carries a large

volume of water and silt in India, but
carries a smaller amount of both water
and silt while coming from Tibet. Why?
1. Tibet is a cold and dry area.
2. Brahmputra forms many riverine
islands in Tibet.
3. In India it passes from the Northeastern region which is a region of
high rainfall.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

rivers in Peninsular India.
1. The main water divide in Peninsular
India is formed by the Western
Ghats.
2. The drainage basin of Peninsular
Rivers is smaller than Himalayan
Rivers.
3. Peninsular rivers also flow in rift
valleys and form estuaries.
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below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
68. Pressure and wind system of an area

depends on which of the following
factors?
1. Latitude
2. Altitude
3. Distance from sea
4. Ocean currents
5. Relief features
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 5 only
All of the above
69. A characteristic feature of the cold

weather season over the northern plains
is the inflow of cyclonic disturbances
from the west and the northwest.
Consider the following about it.
1. These are low-pressure systems
which originate over the
Mediterranean Sea and western Asia.
2. They cause winter rains over the
plains and snowfall in the
Mountains.
3. They help in the cultivation of rabi
crops.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
70. Why are the western slopes of the

Western Ghats covered with thick
forests and not the eastern slopes?
a. Eastern slopes are regions of high
pressure that repel clouds which
results in lesser rainfall
b. Soil in Eastern slopes is less fertile
than that of western slopes
c. Lesser number of rivers are found on
the eastern side which results in
lesser evaporation and precipitation
d. Eastern slope falls in the rain shadow
area
71. Which of these Indian plants have antimicrobial and anti-biotic properties?
1. Neem
2. Tulsi
3. Arjun
4. Jamun
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 only

below.

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72. In Geographical terms a Fault is

1. A linear break in rocks of the earths
crust in Horizontal or vertical
direction
2. A break in rocks in Oblique direction
3. Bend in the rock strata
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 only
73. Consider the following about the oceanic

resources that lie beyond the Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ)
1. It can be exploited only by the
countries that border the EEZ.
2. No individual country can utilize these
resources without the concurrence of
international institutions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
74. The Sundarban Delta derives its name

from
a. it being the worlds largest delta
b. a local sundari tree which grows in
marshy areas
c. its magnificent beauty that is localy
called sundar
d. it being a large forest nearing a gulf

75. Which of the following are examples of

stock resources?
1. Extracting hydrogen from water to
produce energy
2. Extracting shale gas for diversifying
energy basket
3. Employing natural gas to produce
electrical energy
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 only
76. As the District Agriculture Advisor you

have visited a dry area and find the soil
to be sub-standard for production of
crops. You will recommend which of the
following to improve the productivity of
the soil?
1. Make the soil more acidic
2. Use mulching for improving soil
nutrients
3. Tighten the soil
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
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77. Developing countries face the problem

of environmental degradation even
more starkly than the developed
countries because of
1. Over-population
2. High incidence of Poverty
3. High consumption per capita
4. Capacity deficit in controlling factors
like forest fires, invasion of unwanted
ecological elements
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
78. Forests and wastelands belonging to

both government and private
individuals and communities are known
as
a. Reserved Forests
b. Protected Forests
c. National classed reserves
d. Unclassed forests
79. Under Gramdan movement spread by

Vinoba Bhave
1. Any land greater than the legal
ceiling was forfeited by Zamindars to
the
government.
2. Villages were distributed to landless
poor people.
3. Villages were instructed to abandon
living spaces demarcated on the basis
of caste.


below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
80.Ashokas concept of Dhamma included

1. Prohibition of animal sacrifices
2. Efficient organization of
administration for social welfare
3. Avoiding expensive and meaningless
ceremonies
4. Service to father and mother
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
81. Which of the following distinguish

Mathura school art from Gandhara art?
1. Mathura art developed completely on
indigenous lines unlike Gandhara
art.
2. The Buddha images under Mathura
art exhibited spiritual expressions
which was
largely absent in the
Gandhara school.
3. Mathura school also carved the
images of other deities unlike
Gandhara school.
below.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above

administration in Sangam age.
1. Hereditary monarchy was the form
of government.
2. There was no separate military wing
in the administration.
3. The state did not involve itself in
foreign trade.
4. The state did not rely on land
revenue for income.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 4 only
All of the above
1 only
83. The famous Chinese pilgrim, Fahien

visited India during the reign of
Chandragupta II. The main purpose of
his visit was to
a. Understand the functioning of
monarchical government in Gupta
empire
b. Experience the culture and heritage
of India and write a literary piece on
it
c. See the land of the Buddha and to
collect Buddhist manuscripts from
India

84. Champaran movement was started in

1917 in Bihar due to
a. High land rent demanded by the
Britishers from the tenants
b. Lack of security of tenure for tenants
working in British plantations
c. farmers of that region being forced to
grow indigo on their land
d. farmers not being paid rent for using
their land for plantation crops
85. In Hindu temples architecture, Vahana

is that part of the temple which is
a. the mount or vehicle of the temples
main deity
b. portico or colonnaded hall at the
entrance of the temple
c. a mountain-like spire at the front of
the temple
d. rhythmically projecting symmetrical
walls near the Garbhgriha of the
temple
86. Persian invasions by Cyrus and others
had which of the following implications
for India?
1. Boost in Indo-Iranian commerce
2. Kharoshti, an Iranian writing became
popular in north-western India.
3. It helped temporarily avert invasion
by Alexander.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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1. Samudragupta annexed all his
conquered territories of South India.
2. The North Indian conquests of
Samudragupta did not result in the
expansion of the Gupta Empire.
3. Feats of the Gupta Empire are only
recorded in the writings of foreign
visitors to India.
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
None of the above
88. Grant of pattas by zamindars to farmers

was a main feature of the Permanent
Settlement system. This grant was
widely not successful because
a. British government later opposed the
move of granting pattas to farmers
b. A very large number of farmers did
not register themselves for the grant
c. There was a nexus between British
officials and Zamindars who allotted
land amongst themselves
d. The zamindars were not officially
accountable to the British
government for grant of pattas
89. The Chalukyan administration was

characterized by
1. High centralization in administration
2. Absence of Village autonomy
3. Maritime power and small standing
army


below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
90. The English East India Company wanted

their first trading centre to be set-up at
Surat. The permission was however
refused by the Mughal emperor there
because
a. The Mughal Emperor was against the
trade practices of the British
b. There was portugese pressure on the
Emperor
c. He was not interested in foreign
trade and investment
d. The British did not promise adequate
revenue from the trading centre to
the Emperor
91. In the British-French rivalry to take

control of Indian trade resulted in
French failure. Which of the following
can be the possible causes of the failure
of the French?
1. Commercial and naval superiority of
the British
2. Englands victory in the European
wars
3. Lack of support of French from any
Mughal emperor
below.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
92. The Poona pact of 1932

1. Was a formal outcome of the Third
Round Table Conference
2. Ensured reservation for depressed
classes in all public institutions
3. Provided for the British government
to take welfare measures for the
depressed classes
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
None of the above
93. In 1854, Sir Charles Wood sent a

comprehensive dispatch as a grand plan
on education. The plan laid emphasis on
1. Education in vernacular languages
2. Provision of education only by public
institutions
3. Westernization of Indian education
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
94. The Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878

ensured that
a. nothing would be published by the
English government in any
vernacular newspaper
b. nothing seditious could be published
that affects the territorial integrity of
British India
c. the vernacular newspapers were not
exposed to pre-censorship by the
British government
d. no Indian national freedom fighter
could establish a vernacular press
company in India

Assertion (A): Local self-government bodies
were not recognized officially till Indian
Independence.
Reason (R): The British did not enact any
special legislation for the governance of local
bodies.
In the context of the statements above, which
of these is true?
a) A and R both are true, and R is the
correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the
NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, R is correct.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
3 only

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96. In the Parliament of Religions held in

Chicago (USA) in 1893, Swami
Vivekananda gave the message of
a. Essential unity of all religions
b. Superiority of Indian culture over all
other cultures in the world
c. A classless society guided by core
human values
d. All of the above
97. Even though the moderates were not

very popular among the extremists, they
succeeded on a number of fronts. They
were successful at
1. popularizing the ideas of democracy,
civil liberties and representative
institutions
2. explained British exploitation of the
Indian economy
3. getting the legislative councils
expanded for Indian benefit
below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
98. The Home Rule Movement of 1916 did

NOT emphasize
1. Revival of Swadeshi
2. Participation of Indians in selfgoverning institutions for India
3. Complete erosion of British
sovereignty over India
4. Separate electorates for all
communities of India


below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
99. When Warren Hastings assumed the

administration of Bengal in 1772, he
found it in utter chaos and thus
abolished the dual system. After the
abolition of the dual system
a. The East India Company acted both
as Diwan and collector of revenue by
its own agents
b. The British handed over financial
powers to Mughal administration
and focussed only on revenue
collection
c. The British handed financial
administration to the Mughals and
fixed a share from revenue for every
year
100.
On what grounds do the National
and State government have control over
religious education imparted in minority
institutions?
a) On grounds of protecting the
culture of minorities
b) On grounds of promoting
scientific temper in society
c) On grounds of national unity and
integrity
d) The government cannot control
religious education imparted in
minority institutions.
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INSIGHTS

INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK PRELIMINARY EXAM - 2015

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Maximum Marks: 200

INSIGHTS MOCK TEST - 30

1. Jayaprakash Narayans Concept of Total

2. In India the term Buddhist circuit can

3. Consider the following lines.

This little flute of a reed thou hast carried over

4. Consider the following about the

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5. There has been a proposal to utilize the

6. The Scheduled Tribes and Other

7. Consider the following about the state of

8. When we refer to the stabilizing market

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10. In the recent visit of Prime Minister to

12. The Indian constitution protects the

13. The recent Chinese stock market crash

14. Consider the following.

Which of the above is/are true?

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15. Why is the Akash missile highly useful

16. Uttarakhand has become the first Indian

17. India and United States have signed

18. India should be economically interested

19. Union Government has decided to

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2. Promotion of sports activities in

20. Japans Meiji-era sites historically

21. In the Phillips curve what is the

22. The Reserve Bank of India exercises

23. With regard to the Currency system in

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24. The calculation of national income

25. Why are subsidies given to general

27. What are transfer payments given to

28. The success of the Gold monetization

26. The difference between interest rates

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29. How does the state government exercise

30. The constituent assembly of India

31. Consider the following.

32. Abolition of the legislative council in a

33. Which of the following can NOT be

INSIGHTS MOCK TEST - 30

34. Consider the following statements.

35. Consider the following about Public

36. Providing for reservation of women in

All of the above

37. Match these schedules of Constitution to

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38. Parliament exercises control over the

39. Consider the following statements about

40. Arrange the ranks of the following

Choose the correct order using the codes below.

41. Article 355 of the Indian Constitution

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43. Consider the following about Service

amendments, but the bill is not

Choose the correct answer using the codes

44. Which of the following is fixed by the

45. If the Rajya Sabha does not agree to the