2014 Prelims Question Paper with Answers

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UPSE EXAM
1. The partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
(a) The first world war when Indian troops were needed by the british and
the partition was ended.
(b)King George V abrogated Curzon’s act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi
in1911.
(c) Gandhiji launched his civil disobedience movement.
(d)The partition of India, in 1947 when east Bengal became east Pakistan.
ANS: (b)
2. The 1929 session of Indian, national congress is of significance in the
history of the Freedom movement because the
(a) Attainment of Self- government was declared as the objective of the
congress
(b)Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the congress.
(c) Non- cooperation movement was launched.
(d)Decision to participate in the Round table conference in London was
taken.
ANS: (b)
3. With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following
statements:
1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
2. It is a centuries- old living tradition of vaishnavites of Assam.
3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by
Tulsidas, kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
4. Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to
which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in an normal
year of 365 days?
(a) 22 March (or 21st March)
(b)15th May (or 16th May)
(c) 31st March (or 30th March)
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(d)21st April (or 20th April)
ANS: (a)
5. With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the
following pairs:
Famous work of sculpture Site
1. A grand image of Buddha’s
Mahapariniravana with numerous
celestial musicians above and the
sorrowful figures of his followers
below
Ajanta
2. A huge image of Varsha Avatar
(boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he
rescues Goddness earth from the
deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on
rock.
Mount Abu
3. “ArjunPenance”/ “Descent of
Ganga” sculpted on the surface of
huge boulders
Mamallapuram
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
6. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
(a) Revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San
Francisco.
(b)Nationalist organization operating from Singapore.
(c) Militant organization with headquarters at Berlin.
(d)Communist movement for India’s freedom with headquarters at
Tashkent.
ANS: (a)
7. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of
South India.
(b)It is an ancient bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of
coromandel area.
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(c) It is an ancient form of dance- drama and a living tradition in the
northern part of Malabar.
(d)It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South
India.
ANS: (d)
8. Consider the following pairs:
1. Garba : Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
9. With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India,
Consider the following pairs:
Famous shrine Location
1. Tabo monastery and temple
complex
Spiti valley
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako Zanskar valley
3. Alchi temple complex Ladakh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
10.Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (d)
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11.A community of people called Manganiyars is well- known for their
(a) Martial arts in North- East India
(b)Musical tradition in North- West India
(c) Classical vocal music in South India
(d)Pietra dura tradition in Central India
ANS: (b)
12.What was/ were the object/ objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation
(1858)?
1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian states.
2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown.
3. To regulate East India company’s trade with India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
13.Ibadat Kahana at Fatehpur Sikri was
(a) The mosque for the use of royal family.
(b)Akbar’s private chamber prayer.
(c) The hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various
religious.
(d)The room in which the nobles belonging to different religious
gathered to discuss religious affairs.
ANS: (c)
14.In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the
‘seed replacement rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the food
production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/ constraints
in its wider/ greater implementation?
1. There is no national seeds policy in place.
2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the
supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of
horticultural crops.
3. There is a demand- supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low
value and high volume crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
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(b)3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d)None
ANS: (b)
15.With reference to ‘Eco- sensitive zones’ which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. Eco- sensitive zones are the areas that are declared under the wildlife
(protection) act, 1972.
2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco- sensitive zones is to prohibit
all kinds if human activities, in those zones except agriculture.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (d)
16.Consider the following statements;
1. Animal welfare board of India is established under the environment
(protection) act, 1986.
2. National tiger conservation authority is a stationary body.
3. National Ganga river basin authority is chaired by the prime minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
17.Consider the following pairs:
Vitamin Deficiency disease
1. Vitamin C Scurvy
2. Vitamin D Rickets
3. Vitamin E Night blindness
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)None
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ANS: (a)
18.There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical
elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various
products. Why?
1. They can accumulate in the environment and contaminate water and
soil.
2. They can enter the food chains.
3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS:
19.Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as
‘world Economic outlook’?
(a) The international monetary fund
(b)The united nations development programme
(c) The world economic forum
(d)The world bank
ANS: (a)
20.With reference to union budget, which of the following is/are covered
under non- plan expenditure?
1. Defence expenditure
2. Interest payments
3. Salaries and pensions
4. Subsidies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 3
(d)None
ANS: (c)
21.Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachch
3. Gulf of Mannar
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4. Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b)2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (a)
22.In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the
following?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
23.The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
(a) Equatorial climate
(b)Mediterranean climate
(c) Monsoon climate
(d)All of the
ANS: (c)
24.With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’
refers to
(a) An assembly of village elders
(b)A religious sect
(c) A style of temple construction
(d)An administrative functionary
ANS: (c)
25.Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flow/flows through Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) 1 only
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(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
26.Consider the following pairs:
Wetlands Confluence of rivers
1. Harike wetlands Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
2. Keoladeo Ghana
national park
Confluence of Banas and Chambal
3. Kolleru lake Confluence of Musi and krishna
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
27.Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of
Indian philosophy?
(a) Mimamsa and Vedanta
(b)Nyaya and Vaisheshika
(c) Lokayata and Kapalika
(d)Sankhya and Yoga
ANS: (c)
28.Consider the following pairs:
Hills Region
1. Cardamom hills Coromandel
2. Kaimur hills Konkan coast
3. Mahadeo hills Central India
4. Mikir hills North- East India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d)2 and 4
ANS: (c)
29.Which one of the following schedules of the constitution of India
contains provisions regarding anti- defection?
(a) Second schedule
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(b)Fifth schedule
(c) Eighth schedule
(d)Tenth schedule
ANS: (d)
30.The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together
with traditional human life is the establishment of
(a) Biosphere reserves
(b)Botanical gardens
(c) National parks
(d)Wildlife sanctuaries
ANS: (a)
31.Turkey is located between
(a) Black sea and Caspian sea
(b)Black sea and Mediterranean sea
(c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean sea
(d)Gulf of Aqaba and Dead sea
ANS: (b)
32.What is the correct sequence of occurence of the following cities in
South- east Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
1. Bangkok
2. Hanoi
3. Jakarta
4. Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 4-2-1-3
(b)3-2-4-1
(c) 3-4-1-2
(d)4-3-2-1
ANS: (c)
33.The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not
exceed 20C above pre- industrial level. If the global temperature increases
beyond 30C above the pre- industrial level, what can be its possible
impact/ impacts on the world.
1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source
2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
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Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS:
34.The motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of
India is taken from
(a) Katha Upansihad
(b)Chandogya Upanishad
(c) Aitareya Upanishad
(d)Mundaka Upanishad
ANS: (d)
35.In the constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security
is included in the
(a) Preamable to the constitution
(b)Directive principles of state policy
(c) Fundamental duties
(d)Ninth schedule
ANS: (b)
36.What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated watershed
development programme?’
1. Prevention of soil runoff
2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers.
3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table.
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)2, 3 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (c)
37.Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
1. The finance commission
2. The national development council
3. The union ministry of rural development
4. The union ministry of urban development
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5. The parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b)1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d)1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
ANS: (c)
38. Which of the following is/are the function/ functions of the cabinet
secretariat?
1. Preparation of agenda for cabinet meetings
2. Secretarial assistance to cabinet committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the ministries
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
39.Consider the following statements: a constitutional government is one
which
1. Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of state
authority.
2. Place effective restrictions on the authority of the state in the interest
of individual liberty.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (c)
40. Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the
governor of a state?
1. Sending a report to the president of India for imposing the president’s
rule.
2. Appointing the ministers.
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the state legislature for consideration
of the president of India.
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4. Making the rules to conduct the business if the state government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (b)
41.In medieval India, the designations ‘ Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were
used for
(a) Military officers
(b)Village headmen
(c) Specialists in vedic rituals
(d)Chiefs of craft guilds
ANS: (b)
42.Lichens, which are capable if initiating ecological succession even on a
bare rock, are actually a symbolic association of
(a) Algae and bacteria
(b)Algae and fungi
(c) Bacteria and fungi
(d)Fungi and mosses
ANS: (b)
43.If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the
following plants naturally growing there?
1. Oak
2. Rhododendron
3. Sandal wood
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
44.Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel
industry in India?
1. Oxides of Sulphur
2. Oxides of nitrogen
3. Carbon monoxide
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4. Carbon dioxide
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (d)
45.Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the
Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b)2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 3 and 4
ANS: (c)
46.Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/ festival is
held during which certain communities/ tribes plant saplings of fruitbearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/ tribes?
(a) Bhutia and Lepcha
(b)Gond and Korku
(c) Irula and Toda
(d)Sahariya and Agariya
ANS: (b)
47.The sales tax you pay while purchasing a tooth paste is a
(a) Tax imposed by the central government
(b)Tax imposed by the central government but collected by the state
government
(c) Tax imposed by the state government but collected by the central
government
(d)Tax imposed and collected by the state government
ANS: (d)
48.What does venture capital mean?
(a) A short-term capital provided to industries
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(b)A long- term start- up capital provided to new entrepreneurs.
(c) Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses.
(d)Funds provided for replacement and renovation of industries.
ANS: (b)
49.The main objective of the 12th five year plan is
(a) Inclusive growth and poverty reductions
(b)Inclusive and sustainable growth.
(c) Sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment.
(d)Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth.
ANS: (d)
50.With reference to balance of payments, which of the following
constitutes/constitute the current account?
1. Balance of trade
2. Foreign assets
3. Balance of invisibles
4. Special drawing rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 4
ANS: (c)
51.The terms ‘marginal standing facility rate’ and ‘ net demand and time
liabilities’, sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to
(a) Banking operations
(b)Communication networking
(c) Military strategies
(d)Supply and demand of agricultural products
ANS: (a)
52.What is/are the facility/ facilities the beneficiaries can get from the
services of business correspondent (bank saathi) in branch less areas?
1. It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security
benefits in their villages.
2. It enables the beneficiaries in the rural areas to make deposits and
with drawals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
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(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (c)
53.In the context of the Indian economy; which of the following is/are the
purpose/purposes of “statutory reserve requirements”?
1. To enable the central bank to control amount of advances the banks
can create.
2. To make the people’s deposits with banks safe and liquid.
3. To prevent the commercial banks from making excessive profits.
4. To force the banks to have sufficient vault cash to meet their day- today requirements.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (d)
54.Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as “Arab spring”
originally start from
(a) Egypt
(b)Lebanono
(c) Syria
(d)Tunisia
ANS: (d)
55.Consider the following countries:
1. Denmark
2. Japan
3. Russian federation
4. United kingdom
5. Unites states of America
Which of the above are the members of the ‘Artic council’?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b)2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 4 and 5
(d)1, 3 and 5
ANS: (d)
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56.Consider the following pairs:
Region often in news Country
1. Chechnya Russian federeation
2. Darfur Mali
3. Swat valley Iraq
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
57.With reference to Agni- IV missile, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. It is a surface- to- surface missile.
2. It is fueled by liquid propellant only.
3. It can deliver one- tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (a)
58.With reference to two non- conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed
methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements:
1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seems,
while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be
extracted from fine- grained sedimentary rocks.
2. In India abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shake
gas sources have been found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (d)
59.With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following
statements?
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1. They live mainly in the state of Uttarakhand.
2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool.
3. They are kept in the category of scheduled tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
60.In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal
feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which
one of the following is correct in this context?
(a) The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of
biodegradable plastics.
(b)The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas.
(c) The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti- histamines.
(d)It is a source of high quality biodiesel.
ANS: (b)
61.If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
(a) Decrease the consumption expenditure in the economy.
(b)Increase the tax collection of the government.
(c) Increase the investment expenditure in the economy.
(d)Increase the total savings in the economy.
ANS: (c)
62.Consider the following statements:
1. The president shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of
the business of the government of India, and for the allocation among
ministers of the said business.
2. All executive actions of the government of India shall be expresses to
be taken in the name of the prime minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (a)
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63.Consider the following statements regarding a No- conference motion in
India:
1. There is no mention of a No- confidence motion in the constitution of
India.
2. A motion of No- confidence can be introduced in the Lok sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (c)
64.With reference to neem tree, consider the following statements:
1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of
some species of insects and mites.
2. Need seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital
detergents.
3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
65.Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
(a) Potential energy is released to form free energy.
(b)Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored.
(c) Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water.
(d)Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out.
ANS: (b)
66.In addition to finger print scanning, which of the following can be used in
the biometric identification of a person?
1. Iris scanning
2. Retinal scanning
3. Voice recognition
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
67.Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative
propagation of plants?
1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
68.Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched?
Spacecraft Purpose
1. Cassini- Huyens Orbiting the venus and transmitting data to
the earth
2. Messenger Mapping and investigating the mercury
3. Voyager 1 and 2 Exploring the outer solar system
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (b)
69.Consider the following pairs:
Region Production of well- known
1. kinnaur Areca nut
2. Mewat Mango
3. Coromandel Soya bean
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)None
ANS: (d)
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70.Which of the following is/are the example/ examples of chemical
change?
1. Crystallization of sodium chloride
2. Melting of ice.
3. Souring of milk.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)None
ANS: (b)
71.The power of the supreme court of India to decide disputes between the
centre and the states falls under its
(a) Advisory jurisdiction
(b)Appellate jurisdiction
(c) Original jurisdiction
(d)Writ jurisdiction
ANS: (c)
72.Consider the following techniques/ phenomena:
1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants.
2. Cytoplasmic male sterility
3. Gene silencing
Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3
(c) 1and 3
(d)None
ANS: (b)
73.Consider the following statements:
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2. Oil extracted from maize can be feedstock for biodiesel.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produces by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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ANS: (d)
74.Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class
of other three?
(a) Crab
(b)Mite
(c) Scorpion
(d)Spider
ANS: (a)
75.The power to increase the number of judges in the supreme court of India
is vested in
(a) The president of India
(b)The parliament
(c) The chief justice of India
(d)The law commission
ANS: (b)
76.Consider the following towns of India:
1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Kamal
Which of the above are famous for the production if traditional saree/
fabric?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)1, 3 and 4
ANS: (b)
77.Consider the following pairs:
National highway Cities connected
1. NH4 Chennai and hyderabad
2. NH6 Mumbai and kolkata
3. NH15 Ahmedabad and jodhpur
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)None
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ANS: (d)
78.Consider the following international agreements:
1. The international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and
agriculture.
2. The united nations convention to combat desertification.
3. The world heritage convention.
Which of the above has/ have a bearing on the biodiversity?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (d)
79.Consider the following statements regarding ‘earth hour’:
1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one
hour on a certain day every year.
3. It is a movement to raise the awareness about the climate change and
the need to save the planet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
80.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
(a) Diatoms- crustaceans- herrings
(b)Crustaceans- diatoms- herrings
(c) Diatoms- herrings- crustaceans
(d)Crustaceans- herrings- diatoms
ANS: (a)
81.What are the significance of a practical approach to sugarcane production
known as’ sustainable sugarcane initiative’?
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of
cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/ inorganic fertilizer at all in this.
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4. The scope of intercropping is more in this compared to the
conventional method of cultivation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b)1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (b)
82.If a wetlands of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux
record’, what does it imply?
(a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are
likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.
(b)The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to
prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of
the wetland.
(c) The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and
traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity ad therefore the
cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed.
(d)It is given the status of ‘world heritage site’.
ANS: (a)
83.Which of the following pairs of islands is separated frm each other by the
“Ten degree channel”?
(a) Andaman and Nicobar
(b)Nicobar and Sumatra
(c) Maldives and Lakshadweep
(d)Sumatra and Java
ANS: (a)
84.Consider the following pairs:
Programme / project Ministry
1. Drought- prone area
programme
Ministry of agriculture
2. Desert development
programme
Ministry of environment and
forest
3. National watershed
development
Ministry of rural development
project for rainfed areas
Which of the above pairs
(a) 1 and 2 only
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(b)3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)None
ANS: (d)
85.With reference to Bombay natural history society (BNHS), consider the
following statements:
1. It is an autonomous organization under the ministry of environment
and forests.
2. It strives to conserve nature through action- based research, education
and public awareness.
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general
public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
86.With reference to ‘global environment facility’, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
(a) It serves as financial mechanism for ‘convention on biological
diversity’ and ‘united nations framework convention on climate
change’.
(b)It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues as global
level.
(c) It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology
and funds to under developed countries with specific aim to protect
their environment.
(d)Both (a) and (b).
ANS: (a)
87.With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the
following statements:
1. ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct
conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar thermal’ is a
technology that utilizes the sun ray’s to generate heat which is
further used in electricity generation process.
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2. Photovoltaics generates alternating current (AC), while solar
thermal generates direct current (DC).
3. India has manufacturing base for solar thermal technology, but not
for photovoltaics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)None
ANS: (a)
88.Consider the following languages:
1. Gujatati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/been declared as ‘classical language/
languages’ by the government?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
89.Consider the following pairs:
1. Dampa tiger reserve: Mizoram
2. Gumti wildlife sanctuary: Sikkim
3. Saramati peak: Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 and 3only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
ANS: (c)
90.With reference to a conservation organization called wetlands
international, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which
are signatories to Ramsar convention.
2. It works at the filed level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use
the practical experience to advocate for better policies.
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Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (b)
91.With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the
following statements:
1. The first summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.
2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (b)
92.Consider the following diseases:
1. Diphtheria
2. Chickenpox
3. Small pox
Which of the above diseases has/been eradicated in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)None
ANS: (b)
93.Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution
of organisms?
1. Continent drift
2. Glacial cycles
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (c)
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94.Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the
population of Ganges river dolphins?
1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers.
2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers.
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally.
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in cropfields in the vicinity of rivers.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (c)
95.The Radcliffe committee was appointed to
(a) Solve the problem of minorities in India.
(b)Give effect to the independence bill.
(c) Delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan.
(d)Enquire into the riots in East Bengal.
ANS: (c)
96.Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like
mattresses and upholster. Why is there some concern about their use?
1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
ANS: (c)
97.Consider the following:
1. Bats
2. Bears
3. Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the
above kinds of animals?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
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(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d)Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above
ANS: (c)
98.Which one of the following is the largest committee of the parliament?
(a) The committee on public accounts
(b)The committee on estimates
(c) The committee on public undertakings
(d)The committee on petitions.
ANS: (b)
99.Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on
the planet earth?
1. Volcanic action
2. Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
4. Decay of organic matter
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
ANS: (c)
100. If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds
stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects, disturbed by their
movement through grasses.
Which of the following is/are such bird/birds?
1. Painted stork
2. Common Myna
3. Black- necked crane
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b)2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d)3 only
ANS: (b)
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