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Q.1 In context with the Bharatnatyam, which among the following  statements are correct ?
1) This form of dance has no words but is composed of pure dance sequences characterized by variety of  moods
2) Bharatnatyam leans heavily on the abhinaya followed by movement & mime
3) Jatiswaram , Shabdam, Varnam & Tillana are the forms of Bharatnatyam
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.2 Which among the following statements related to Kathakali are correct ?
1) Square and rectangular basic positions  are commonly seen in Kathakali
2) Weight of the body is on the outer edges of the feet which are slightly bent and curved
3) It is characterized by facial expressions , movement of eye balls & lower eye lids
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.3 With reference to the history of ancient India, which among the following were common to both Buddhism & Jainism ?
1) Avoidance of extremities of penance & enjoyment
2) Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3) Denial of efficacy of rituals
Codes:
A) 1 & 2
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 1,2,3
Ans. B

Q.4 Buddha Vihars were used for :
1) Education
2) Residence of Buddha Bhikshus
3) Residence of worshippers of Buddha
4) Religious expansion
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,4
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. C

Q.5 In context with the Kathak dance which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Weight of the body is equally distributed along the horizontal and vertical axis
2) The full foot contact is of prime importance where only the toe or the ball of the foot are used
3) Use of sharp bends or curves of the upper or lower part of the body are restricted
4) It is characterized by the torso movements that emerge from the change of the shoulder line
5) In this form of dance dancer stands straight, holds one hand at a level higher than the head and the other is extended out on the level of the shoulder
Codes:
A) 1,3,4,5
B) 2,3,4,5
C) 1,2,3,4
D) All are correct
Ans. D

Q.6 With reference to Hindustani classic music which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Anibaddha sangeeta is one which is restricted by meaningful words and tala
2) prabandha is often used as a generic term to indicate musical composition
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. B

Q.7 With reference to Dhrupad which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Structurally dhrupad has two parts, the anibaddha section and the sanchari dhrupad proper
2) The essential quality of the dhrupadic approach is its sombre atmosphere and emphasis on rhythm
3) Dagarvani, Khandar vani  & Nauhar vani are the schools of singing the dhrupad
Codes :
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.8 With reference to Khyal, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) It is always in medium speed
2)  Words are pronounced clearly and in an open and clear voice
3) Distinguishing characters are the passages which are primarily based on alankar
Codes:
A)  1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.9 In context with the Thumri & Thappa, which among the following statements are correct
1) Thumri is a love song which is lyrical in its structure
2) Tappa is uttered in fast note patterns
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C

Q.10 With reference to musical form Gitam, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) It is sung with repetition from the beginning to the end
2) The music of this form is a simple melodic extension of the raga in which it is composed
3) Tempo is uniform
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. B

Q.11 In context with the Jatisvaram which among the following statements are correct ?
1) This form of dance has no sahitya or words
2) It is characterized for its rhythmical excellence and the jati pattern used in it
3) It belongs to the realm of dance music
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.12 Which among the following statements regarding Jawali are correct ?
1) It is characterized by attractive melodies in which they are composed
2) These are generally set in madhyama kala
3) These are composed in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.13 Which among the following statements regarding Tillana are correct ?
1) It is mainly a dance form which is a short and crisp
2) It is characterised by brisk and attractive music
3) It is constituted of the rhythmic syllable in which music is of slow tempo
Codes:
A) 1 & 2
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.14 Which among the following regional music are correctly matched ?
1) Pandavani   :  Chhatisgarh
2) Barhamasa : Kumaon
3) Chhakri    :  Kashmir
4) Powada  :  Maharashtra
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q.15 Which among the following are correctly matched ?
1) Tappa   :  Punjab
2) Hori  :  Uttar Pradesh
3) Sohar : Karnataka
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. C
  
Q.16 With reference to Tata Vaidya-string instrument, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) They had a varying number of parallel strings made of fibre or gut.
2) In this sound is produced by the vibration of a string or chord
3) Number of strings are stretched on a box of wood in dulcimer type of instrument
Codes:
A)  1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.17 In context with the musical instrument Kamaicha, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) The whole instrument is one piece of wood
2) Spherical bowl extends into a neck and fingerboard
3) Resonator is covered with leather and the upper portion with wood
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.18 With reference to the Reed instruments, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) In this  reeds are bound together with a gap between them
2) The body of the tube is conical in shape narrow at the blowing end and opening out gradually with a metallic bell
3) Shehnai, Nadaswaram are considered as the Reed instruments
Codes:
A)  1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D
Q.19 Which among the following musical instruments are correctly matched ?
1) Tata Vadya : Stringed instruments
2)  Ghana Vadya  : Solid instruments which do not require tuning
3) Sushira Vadya  : Wind instruments
4) Avanaddha Vadya : Percussion instruments
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,4
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q.20 With reference to Theyyam , which among the following statements are correct ?
1) It is a popular folk theatre form of Kerala
2) It is performed by particular caste to appease and worship the spirits
3) It is distinguished by colourful costume and awe-inspiring headgears
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. A

Q.21 In context with the Koodiyaattam, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Naangyaar is the instrument used in this theatre form
2) Hand gestures and eye movements makes this dance and theatre form unique
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. B

Q.22 Which among the following theatre forms are correctly matched ?
1) Yakshagaana  :  Karnataka
2) Therukoothu :  Tamil Nadu
3) Mudiyettu : Kerala 
4) Dashavatar :  Konkan and Goa
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q.23 Cooking with solid fuel on open fires or traditional stoves results in high levels of indoor air pollution. The indoor smoke contains a range of health damaging pollutants, which include the following except :
A) Benzopyrenes
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Lead oxide
D) Sulphur oxides
Ans. C

Q.24 Which of the following can help in reducing the carbon footprint ?
1. Using fly-ash based cement in building construction
2. Using LED-based electric lamps instead of incandescent lamps
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both I and 2
D) Neither I nor 2
Ans. C

Q.25 During the time of economic recession :
A) interest rate should be increased
B) taxes should be increased
C) expenditure on public projects should be increased
D) interest rate and taxes should be Increased
Ans. C

Q.26 Which among the following are the schools of Jainism ?
1) Kottaka
2) Vasavadiya
3) Aryayudikiya
4) Varasna
Codes:
A) 2,3,4
B) 1,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q.27 Which among the following are the works of Asvaghosa ?
1) Vajrasuchi
2) Mahalankara
3) Buddhacharita
4) Saundranandakavya
5) Chandistrota
Codes:
A) 1,3,4,5
B) 2,3,4,5
C) 1,2,3,4
D) 1,2,3,4,5
Ans. D

Q.28 Consider the statements regarding Satvahana empire :
1) Coins had bilingual legends & were minted in lead,silver & copper
2) Hathigumpha inscription mentioned Satkarni II as the longest ruler
3) Nagarjunakonda & Amravati were the two important Buddhist centres
4) Nanaghat & Karle cave inscription were found during the Satvahana period
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q.29 Which among the following is correct ?
1) Northern uttarpatha – Taxila
2) Eastern Prachyapatha – Suvarngiri
3) Western Avantipatha – Ujjain
4) Central Province – Magadha
Codes:
A) 1,2,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,3,4
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. C
Eastern Prachyapatha – Kalinga
Dakshinapatha – Suvarngiri

Q.30 Statements :
1) Trading routes during Mauryan period known as Vanikpatha
2) Barbara & Nagarjuna caves were for the purpose of ajivikas sects
Which among the above are correct ?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C

Q.31 Which among the following statements during Mauryan period are correct ?
1) Civil courts were Dharmasthya while criminal courts were Kantakashodhna
2) Bali & Bhaga were the two kind of taxes
3) Proper system of census was present & Nagarika was the census officer during the Mauryan period
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.32 Which among the following statements regarding Shakas period are correct ?
1) Moga was the earliest shaka ruler who issued copper coins
2) Satrap system is the division of Shakas into many branches
3) Yavanasvara translated Yavanajataka from Greek into Sanskrit
4) Rudradaman-I adopted Mahasatrapa title after defeating satvahana king Satkarni
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. A

Q.33 Which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Spotted red sandstone & Jina image was the feature of the Mathura school
2) Use of marble & grey sandstone are the characteristic feature of Gandhara school
3) Curly hairs of Buddha & use of white marble are the characteristic feature of Amravati school of art
Codes:
A) 1 & 2
B ) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 1,2,3
Ans. C

Q.34 Statements :
1) Kushans were considered to issue large number of copper coins
2) Kujala kadphises & Kanishka adopted & patronized Buddhism
3) Vima kadphises adopted shaivism & was Shiva devotes
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.35 Which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Abhidhama Mahavishasa was prepared in fourth Buddhist council
2) During Kanishka’s time Buddhism got divided into Hinayana & Mahayana
3) Rabatak inscription mentions father of Kanishka
4) During Kushan empire Vima kadphises maintained silk route
Codes :
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q.36 Which among the following statements regarding Rock edicts are correct ?
1) Rock edict I deals with the prohibition of animal slaughter
2) Rock edict VIII deals with the Ashoka’s first Dhamma yatra to bodhgaya
3) Rummindei pillar inscription mentions Ashoka’s visit to lumbini
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D
Rock edict II : provides care for man & animals
Rock edict IV : Dhammaghosha is ideal to mankind
Nigalisagar pillar inscription describes that Ashoka had increased height of Stupa of  Buddha Konakamana to its double size

Q.37 Which of the following are not included in Mahajanapadas ?
1) Malla
2) Chedi
3) Panchala
4) Kosala
5) Anga
Codes:
A) 1,3,4,5
B) 2,3,4,5
C) 1,2,3,4
D) All above are included
Ans. D
Vriji, Matsaya, Surasena, Kasii, Magadha, Avanti, Gandhara, Kamboja are also included  in Mahajanapadas

Q.38 Which of the following are the correct statements regarding Mahayana & Hinayana?
1) Mahayana believes in heavenliness of Buddha
2) Hinayana don’t believes in idol worship
3) Mahayana were based on possibility of universal liberation from suffering of all
Beings & existence of Buddhas
Codes:
A) 1 & 2
B) Only 3
C) 1,2,3
D) Only 2
Ans. C

Q.39 Which of the following statements regarding Ajatshatru are correct ?
1) He has sponsored first Buddhist council
2) Under Udayin Pataliputra became largest city under Mauryas
3) Mahshilakantaka & Rathamusalawere two war equipments used against Licchavis
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.40 Which among the following statements regarding 2nd Buddhist council are correct ?
1) This council was to settle dispute on Vinay Pitaka
2) It was held after Mahaparinirvana of Buddha
3) Dispute on Vinaypitaka was on 10 points
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. A
1st Buddhist council was held after Mahaparinirvana of Buddha

Q.41 Which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Concept of Moksha was denied by the Buddhism
2) Buddhavamsa mentions 29 Buddhas
3) Buddhacharita deals with Buddha’s life which was written in Sanskrit language
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.42 Which among the following are correct ?
1) Mahavibhasa Sutra deals with Vasumitra
2) Lalitvistara deals with biography of Buddha
3) Divyavadana deals with Mauryan & Sunga history
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.43 Which among the following are the findings at Mohenjodaro ?
1) Bronze figure of dancing girl
2) Seal of mother goddess
3) Cotton weaving
4) Evidence of violent & killing
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q.44 In context with the Indus valley civilization which among the following statements are correct ?
1) They were not aware of the use of Iron
2) Seals were in the range from 1 to 5 cm & the most remarkable was Pashupati seal
3) Surkotda & Dholavira were the two burial practices
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.45 Which among the following statements regarding Nangiarkoothu is/are correct which was the part of ancient Sanskrit theatre koodiattam ?
1) It is a solo performance comprises of acting and dancing
2) It is performed by both men & women from nambiar community
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A

Q.46 Statements:
1. Golden langur is the world monkey found in a small region of Western Assam.
2. Desert Cat and Hoolock Gibbon are endangered species.
Which statement is correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C

Q.47 Statements
1. Steppes is the temperate grassland found in Eurasia
2. The rivers of south India have Trellis type of drainage pattern.
 Which statement is correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A

Q.48 Which among the following are correct?
1. Birhor : Jharkhand
2. Bhutiya: Sikkim
3. Toda: Andaman & Nicobar Island
4. Sentinelese: Tamil Nadu
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 4
C) 1 & 2
D) 2 & 3
Ans. C
Toda: Tamil Nadu
Sentinelese: Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Q.49 Statements:
1. The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the zenith
2. The difference in the duration of day & night increases as one move from equator to poles.
Which statement is correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C

Q.50 In which of the following environments are green algae are found?
1. Salt water
2. Fresh water
3. Moist areas on land
4. Dry areas on land
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1,2,4
D) 1,4
Ans. A

Q.51 Of the following locations, you would most likely find mosses growing in-
A) Shaded ground water near a small pond
B) Sandy soil near a beach
C) Hot, dry mineral-poor soil
D) Exposed ground with direct sun
Ans . A

Q.52 Mangroves are found in
I. Sunderbans (West Bengal)
II. Gulf of Khambat (Gujarat)
III. Vembanad (Kerela)
Codes:
A)  I & II
B) II & III
C) I & III
D) All are correct
Ans. D

Q.53 Which of the following biospheres has UNESCO recognition?
1. Manas
2. Kanchenjunga
3. Seshachalam Hills
4. Greater Nicobar
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1 & 2
D) 4 only
Ans. D

Q.54 Which among the following plays an important role in formation of tides ?
1) Rotation of earth
2) Gravitation of Sun
3) Gravitation of Earth
4) Revolution of earth
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. C

Q.55 Which of the following are the basis on which natural region of the earth is divided ?
1) Temperature
2) Rainfall
3) Vegetation
4) Latitude
5) Longitude
6) Atmospheric pressure
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 4,5,6
C) 1,2,3,4
D) All are correct
Ans. A

Q. 56 What are the potential applications of Coal gasification technology?
A) Exploitation of deep coal deposits that cannot be mined using conventional means
B) In-situ capture of carbon
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Ans. C

Q.57 Which of the following is/are Ozone depleting substances ?
1) Halon
2) Methyl chloroform
3) Methyl bromide
Which among the above are correct ?
A) Only 1
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All of them
Ans. D

Q.58 Consider following statements about Mangroves :
1) They can survive in Aerobic soil but not in Anaerobic soil
2) They form a commensalist link between terrestrial and marine ecosystem.
3) In India, maximum mangrove cover is found in West Bengal, followed by Gujarat and Andaman-Nicobar.
Codes :
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) Only 3
Ans. D

Q.59 Consider the following statements :
1) Black Necked Crane is a native of Siberia, but migrates to Nal-sarovar of Gujarat during Winter
2) India has the largest population of snow leopards in the world.
3) Military activity is one of the main causes for declining population of snow leopards in the world.
Codes:
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1
D) Only 3
Ans. D

Q.60 Consider the statements about Argali Sheep :
1) Their natural habitat is alpine grasslands.
2) They are found in Kanchenjunga National Park of Sikkim.
3) They are poached mainly for horns, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
4) They have became extinct in China and Mongolia.
Codes:
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1, 2 and 3
C) Only 1, 2 and 4
D) Only 3 and 4
Ans. B

Q.61 Which of the following expenses require sanction of Parliament ?
1) Defence expenditure
2) Debt charges of the government
3) Maintenance expenditure of embassies
4) Salary & allowances of President & CAG
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 4
C) 1 &2
D) 3 & 4
Ans. A

Q.62 Consider the following statements:
The Supreme Court of  India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact.
I. On its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
II. If he seeks such an advice.
III. Only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizen.
Codes:
A)  I & III
B) II & III
C) I & II
D) All are correct
Ans. C

Q.63 Which of the following is the basis of difference between the Parliamentary&
Presidential form of Govt.?
A) Power of Judicial review
B) Method of election of President/Head of State
C) Legislative supremacy in law making
D) Relation between the legislature & the executive
Ans. B

Q.64 Examine statements carefully & select the answers to these items using the code given below:
Statement I: Adjournment is a short recess within the session of the Parliament ordered by the Presiding officer of the House.
Statement II : When the Presiding officer adjourns the House without fixing any date or time of the next meeting of the House, it is known as adjournment sine die.
A) Both the statements are individually true & statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
B) Both the statements are individually true but statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.   
Ans. B

Q.65 Which of the following features of the Constitution of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister?
A) Federalism
B) Representative legislature
C) Universal adult franchise
D) Parliamentary Democracy
Ans. B

Q.66 Which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Supreme Court settles the disputes between the Centre & States & also within
the states
2) Supreme Court not only reviews the constitution but also the laws enacted by
the parliament
3) Supreme Court acts as the protector of the fundamental rights
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.67 Which among the following are the constitution provisions relating to
Supreme Court ?
1) Power of president to consult Supreme Court
2) Appointment of Ad hoc judges & retired judges
3) Powers of SC to issue writs
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.68 Which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the Parliament
2) Salary & pensions of the judges of SC have votable expenditure
3) It is prohibited for the retired judge to get appointed for some work of
government
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 1,2,3
C) 2 & 3
D) All are incorrect
Ans. D

Q.69 Cases in the form of appeals against judgement of the lower court comes under which of the following ?
A) Original jurisdiction
B) Apellate jurisdiction
C) Advisory jurisdiction
D) Both A & B
Ans. B

Q.70 Statements :
1) Retired judge have all the jurisdictions, Powers & Previleges of the judge
2) Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court is binding on the President
3) SC can review & revise its orders
Codes:
A) 1 &3
B) 1 & 2
C) 2 & 3
D) 1,2,3
Ans. A

Q.71 With reference to the Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, consider the statements-
1. They cannot engage in the acquisition of securities issued by the Govt.
2. They cannot accept demand deposits like Savings Account.
Codes:
A) Both 1 & 2
B) Only 1
C) Only 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C

Q.72 Which of the following statements are correct?
In India, taxes on transactions in Stock Exchanges & Futures Markets are
1. levied by the Union.
2. collected by the states.
Codes:
A) Both 1 & 2
B) Only 1
C) Only 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B

Q.73 Disguised employment in India is mainly related to:
1. Agricultural sector
2. Rural area
3. Factory sector
4. Urban area
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1,3,4
D) 1&2
Ans. D

Q.74 Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Debtors are most benefitted from inflation.
2. Holders & real assets suffer most from inflation.
Codes
A) Both 1 & 2
B) Only 1
C) Only 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A

Q.75 Which of the following can be used for checking inflation temporarily?
A) Increase in wages.
B) Decrease in money supply.
C) Decrease in taxes.
D) None of these.
Ans. B

Q.76 Inflation can be contained by:
I. Surplus budget
II. Increase in taxation
III. Reduction in public expenditure
Codes:
A)  II & III 
B)  III only
C)  I & II
D) All are correct
Ans. D

Q.77 Among the remedies of inflation we can include:
1. Better capacity utilization.
2. Lowering bank rate.
3. Reducing budgetary deficit.
4. An efficient public distribution system.
Which of the following are correct?
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1,3,4
D) 1&2
Ans. C

Q.78 How do we define the terms bull & bear with regard to stock markets?
A) A bull is an optimistic operator who first buys & then sells shares in expectation of the price going up; a bear is a pessimistic market operator who sells the share in expectation of buying them back at a lower price.
B) There is nothing significantly different as both operate in the capital market.
C) Bull is one who first sells a share & then buys it at a lower price; bear means one who first buys & then sells it in expectation of prices going up.
D) A bull is ready to buy any share; a bear only deals in govt. securities.
Ans. A

Q.79 Non development expenditure involves:
1. Interest payment
2. Subsidies
3. Defence
4. Irrigation
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1,3,4
D) 1&2
Ans. A

Q.80 Which of the following are correct?
I. Decrease in cash reserve ratio injects higher liquidity in the system.
II. Higher liquidity in the system may soften interest rates.
III. Higher market borrowing by the Govt. leads to a rise in interest rates.
Codes:
A)  II & III 
B)  III only
C)  I & II
D) All are correct
Ans. D

Q.81 Which of the following measures is likely to help in improving India’s balance of payments position?
1. Devaluation of the rupee
2. Encouragement of import substitution
3. Imposition of higher duty on imports.
4. Imposition of higher duty on exports.
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1,3,4
D) 1&2
Ans. D

Q.82 Statements:
1) National Equity Fund are to be maintained by the RBI
2) Effective Revenue Deficit is the difference between the revenue deficit & grants
for creation of capital assets
3) Overheating generally happens during the growth & boom period
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1 & 3
C) 2 & 3
D) 1 & 2
Ans. C

Q.83 Which of the following correct denotes to the Demand driven scheme ?
1) Planning will be decentralized
2) It will be driven by the institutions like Panchayat Raj Institutions, Self help groups
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C

Q.84 Who was a proponent of Bhakti cult?
1. Nagarjuna
2. Tukaram
3. Tyagaraja
4. Vallabhacharya
Codes:
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 2,3,4
D) 4 & 3
Ans. C

Q.85 Variation in duration of day & night is due to:
I. Rotation of earth on its axis.
II. Revolution of earth around the Sun.
III. Inclination of the Earth’s axis.
Codes:
A)  I & III
B)   II &III
C)  I & II
D) All are correct
Ans. B

Q.86  At neap tide:
I. The sun & moon exert their force at right angles.
II. The tidal amplitude is high.
III. The low tides are very low.
Codes:
A)  I & III
B)  III only
C)  I & II
D) All are correct
Ans. C

Q.87Which of the following is true with regard to the characteristics of the Himalayan rivers?
1. Many of them have their sources in the inner Himalayas.
2. They have a perennial flow.
3. They have a great capacity for erosion.
4. They do not form gorges.
Codes:
A) 1&3
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1,3,4
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.88 In the world of technology there was a term “Cyber vandalism”. How it is
different from  Cyber warfare ?
1) Cyber vandalism is an act of editing the data in electronic form on a computer
system in a malicious Manner
2) Cyber vandalism would be an infringement on personal rights, freedom and
liberties of an individual or organization
3) Cyber Warfare is politically motivated act of espionage and sabotage on the
computer systems and networks
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D

Q.89 Recently President has given assent to National Judicial Appointment
Commission, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) The bill has granted Constitutional status to the NJAC 
2) This bill lays down the procedure for appointment of Judges of the  supreme
Court
3) It has scrapped the collegium system of appointing judges to higher judiciary
4) NJAC will appoint & transfer judges of Supreme court & High court
Codes:
A) 1,2,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,3,4
Ans. C

Q.90 In context with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with an aim of eradicating financial untouchability of poor, consider the following statements:
1) It had a target of opening 7.5 crore bank accounts by 2015
2) It is mandatory to open atleast each bank account in every family in the name of
female member
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A

Q.91 Which among the following are correct regarding Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG Scheme ?
1) This scheme gives cash subsidy on cooking gas directly to consumers
2) Consumers can receive cash through Aadhaar number only
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A

Q.92 In context with the Global Arms Trade Treaty, which among the following statements are correct ?
1) It is the legally-binding multilateral agreement
2) Many developing countries including India have ratified ATT
3) It sets global standards for cross-border transfers of conventional weapon
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. A

Q.93 Consider following statements about Thamin deer?
1) It is an endangered species as per IUCN classification.
2) It is an endemic species of Western Ghats.
3) It is also known as Dancing deer because of its peculiar style of walking
Which among the following are correct statements :
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All three correct
Ans. C

Q.94 Which among the following statements regarding NASA’s Kepler 2 (K2) mission are correct ?
1) By using k2 size’s measurements it can calculate density of a planet
2) It looks for planets that transit or cross in front of their host stars
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C

Q.95 Consider the statements relating to Agni IV missile :
1) It is surface-to-surface missile which is  integrated with Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) 
2) It has a strike range of 2000 km
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A
It has a strike range of 4000 km

Q.96 In recent times, Spirulina, an alga is being popularized because it is a rich source of :
A) Carbohydrate
B) Folic acid
C) Iron
D) Protein
Ans. D

Q.97 In which one of the following regions of Indi a would one find vegetation types ranging from tropical to alpine types ?
A) Eastern Ghats
B) Deccan Plateau
C) Himalayan range
D) Maikala range
Ans. C

Q.98 In context with the Madhubani Paintings which among the following statements are correct ?
1) Madhubani painting or Mithila painting is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar state
2) Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments
3) It is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) All are correct
Ans. D

Q.99 Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India?
1) Mannar
2) Kutch
3) Lakshadweep
4) Andaman-Nicobar
Options:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D

Q. 100  Which among the following statements regarding Thitambunritham  is/are correct which is a ritual art form of Kerala?
1) The dancer usually carries aloft of 10-3 kgs & carry a lamp
2) It involves only footwork
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A

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