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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
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 ?
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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