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INSTA REVISION PLAN 1.0 - 2021 DAY 5 - 8

1. Who among the following brings out the

Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India? (b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (c) The Department of Economic

Affairs (d) Central Statistical Office (e) Department of Industrial Policy &

Promotion 2. Which among the following measures

is/are likely to result in the current account surplus in the Balance of Payments (BoP)? 1. Fall in global crude oil prices 2. Increase in the remittances

received from abroad. 3. External commercial borrowing Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Consider the following statements

1. Currency devaluation can help to reduce current account deficit.

2. Full capital account convertibility brings stability to an economy.

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

4. The FRBM Act made it mandatory for the

government to place which of the following documents in Parliament annually? 1. Medium Term Fiscal Policy

Statement

2. Macroeconomic Framework Statement

3. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) 1. MFN means that every time a

country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services for all its trading partners whether developed or developing.

2. Members can give developing countries special and differential treatment like greater market access.


6. Consider the following statements regarding developing countries in the WTO 1. WTO agreement defines developed

and developing countries. 2. Developing country status ensures

special and differential treatment. 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

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7. Consider the following statements regarding Food Corporation of India 1. It was setup under National Food

Security Act, (NFSA) 2013. 2. One of its objectives is to intervene

in market for price stabilization. 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


regarding Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) 1. It is issued by the Government, in

exercise of the powers conferred under section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

2. The Drug Price Control Orders are issued by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.

3. Drug prices are monitored and controlled by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Banking correspondents can involve in

which of the following activities? 1. recovery of principal / collection of

interest 2. receipt and delivery of small value

remittances 3. Opening up new branches in rural

areas Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 10. Consider the following statements

regarding Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act 1. It is now mandatory for the Central

government to take measures to reduce fiscal deficit, to eliminate revenue deficit and to generate revenue surplus in the subsequent years.

2. The Act prohibits borrowing by the government from the Reserve Bank of India, thereby, making monetary policy independent of fiscal policy.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

11. Which of the following is/are provisions

of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016? 1. Manufacturer, dealer, refurbisher

and Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) have been introduced as additional stakeholders.

2. Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) and other mercury containing lamp brought under the purview of rules.

3. Provision for the state wise Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Authorization by CPCB has been introduced replacing Pan India EPR authorization.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the Plastic Roads:




1. Recycled plastic material used in these roads has significantly larger carbon footprint than traditional road construction materials.

2. The plastic roads are more resistant to erosion from weather and vehicle use.

3. Both hard foam and soft foams waste plastic can be used in the rural road construction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

13. Consider the following pairs:

Tiger Corridors:

States:

1 Bandhavgarh-Achanakmar

Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

2 Buxa-Jaldapara West Bengal

3 Pench-Satpura-Melghat

Madhya Pradesh and Telangana

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) None

14. Consider the following statements:

1. Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education aims at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs internationally to encourage their engagement with the institutes of Higher Education in India.

2. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the National

Coordinating Institute to implement the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) programme.


15. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): 1. It is implemented in accordance

with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013.

2. A beneficiary is eligible to receive benefits under the scheme only once


16. Which of the animals is/are covered

under the National Animal Disease control program for FMD and Brucellosis? 1. Cattle 2. Sheep 3. Pig Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

17. Which of the following banks are insured

by Deposit insurance and credit guarantee corporation (DICGC)? 1. Regional Rural Banks




2. Local Area Banks 3. Primary Co-operative Societies Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 only (d) None

18. The Democracy Index, recently seen in

news, is published by: (a) World Bank (b) European Union (c) Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) (d) Varieties of Democracy (V-

Dem) Institute

19. Consider the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties provided under the Indian constitution: 1. They are non-justiciable 2. The Fundamental Duties are

confined to all the residents of India.


20. Which of the following states have schedule areas under the Fifth schedule (Schedule V) of the Indian Constitution? 1. Karnataka 2. Maharashtra 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Telangana Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only


1. National Logistics Efficiency and Advancement Predictability and Safety Act (NLEAPS) will replace the existing Carriage by Road Act, 2007 and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925

2. National Logistics Efficiency and Advancement Predictability and Safety Act aims to reduce the logistics cost from the present 14% of GDP to less than 10% by 2022.



1. The same person can be appointed as Governor of two or more states at the same time

2. Governor can appoint anybody as chief minister if there is no political party with a clear-cut majority in the assembly

3. The term of governor’s office is subject to pleasure of the president

4. There is provision of impeachment for Governor same as it happens for the president

Which of the Statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

23. State of the World Population 2020

Report has been released by (a) Oxford Poverty and Human

Development Initiative (OPHI) (b) United Nations Development

Programme (UNDP) (c) World Economic Forum (WEF)




(d) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)


1. The total number of Ministers, including the CM, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed 25% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State.

2. Limiting the number of council of ministers was introduced through 84th Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2001.


25. With reference to National Testing

Agency, consider the following statements 1. It was registered under the Indian

Societies Registration Act, 1860 2. NTA is chaired by the Union

minister of Human Resource and Development (HRD)

3. It aims to conduct efficient, transparent and international standards tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission and recruitment purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

26. Which of the following sources of

information are considered as the indirect sources of information about the Earth’s interior?

1. Gold mines in South Africa. 2. Volcanic eruption 3. Meteors that at times reach the

earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

27. The Geological periods Cretaceous,

Jurassic and Triassic belong to which of the following Geological Eras? (a) Mesozoic Era (b) Cenozoic Era (c) Palaeozoic Era (d) None of the above

28. Which of the following evidences

supports the continental drift theory? 1. Jig-Saw-Fit of the shorelines of

Africa and South America. 2. Tillite deposits 3. Deposits of gold in the Ghana coast Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


1. South Sudan and Djibouti shares the border with Red Sea

2. River Euphrates drains into Gulf of Aden.






1. Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.

2. The lower portion of the mantle is called asthenosphere.

3. The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle are called lithosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only

31. Consider the following statements regarding Intrusive volcanic landforms 1. Batholiths are the hottest portion

of magma chambers. 2. Dykes are the near horizontal

bodies of the intrusive igneous rocks.

3. Phacoliths are wavy mass of intrusive rocks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only

32. Consider the following statements 1. Lake Michigan is located entirely

within the USA. 2. River Blue Nile originates from Lake

Victoria. 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


1. Japan and Singapore are bordering nations of South China Sea.

2. River Mekong drains into South China Sea.

3. Disputed islands - the Paracel and Spratly islands are located in South China Sea.


34. Which of the following is/are the minor

tectonic plates? 1. Antarctica Plate 2. Nazca Plate 3. Cocos Plate 4. Indo-Australian Plate Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 4 only

35. Among which of the following countries

the tropic of Capricorn does not pass through? (a) Argentina (b) Zambia (c) Namibia (d) Paraguay

36. Indicators from which of the following

domains is/are used to calculate the NITI Aayog’s Health Index? 1. Health Outcomes 2. Governance and Information 3. Key Inputs and Processes Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3




37. Which of the following is/are the Quantitative Goals under National Health Policy, 2017? 1. Increase Life Expectancy at birth

from 67.5 to 80 years by 2025 2. Achieve the target of 90:90:90, for

HIV/AIDS 3. Increase health expenditure by

Government as a percentage of GDP from the existing 1.15 % to 5 % by 2025

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) None


regarding the Brucellosis: 1. It is a viral disease. 2. It mainly infect cattle, swine, goats,

sheep and dogs. 3. Person-to-person transmission of

disease is rare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC): 1. It is defined under World Health

Organization’s (WHO) International health regulations.

2. The responsibility of determining whether an event is within this category lies with the WHO Director-General

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

40. Which of the following diseases has been

successfully eliminated by India? 1. Small pox 2. Kala-azar 3. Neonatal tetanus 4. Leprosy Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 and 4 only


regarding the Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) 1. It provides a defined benefit cover

of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year. 2. There is a cap of five members on

family size. 3. Benefits of the scheme are limited

to the residential state of the beneficiary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 3 only (d) None


regarding the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR): 1. It is apex body in India for the

formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research.

2. The governing body of the council is presided over by the Union Health Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only




(b) 2 only (c) Both1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. Consider the following statements: 1. Science and Engineering Research

Board (SERB) is a non-statutory body set up by the executive resolution of the cabinet.

2. Technology Development Board (TDB) aims to promote development and commercialization of indigenous technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

44. Which of following areas is/are potential

application of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health sector? 1. Assistance to Physicians 2. Diagnostics 3. Optimising Treatment Plans. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the G20 forum: 1. Its members account for more than

80% of world GDP. 2. The G20 does not have a

permanent secretariat Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

46. Which of the following are the most likely

places to find Black Panther in India? 1. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Anshi Dandeli Sanctuary 3. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve 4. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

47. Which of the following are the reasons/factors for increasing Methane Emission? 1. Raising livestock 2. Increase in coal mining 3. Landfills 4. Oil and Gas production 5. Agriculture 6. Fossil fuels Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 5 and 6 only (b) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only (c) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

48. Consider the following pairs

Community/Tribe Place

1 Siddi Community Karnataka

2 Warkari Community Odisha

3 Missing tribe Assam

4 Lepcha tribe Sikkim

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4




49. If you want to see Golden Tiger in India, which one of the following is the best place to visit? (a) Nagarhole National park (b) Kaziranga National Park (c) Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (d) Kanger Valley National Park

50. Consider the following in respect of

Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) 1. PCA consists of 5 Permanent

judges, they are nominated by member states.

2. India is a party of the PCA according to the Hague Convention on 1899.



regarding evolution of atmosphere 1. The process through which the

gases were outpoured from the interior is called degassing.

2. The early atmosphere had very little of oxygen



regarding Heat Budget 1. Roughly 50 percent of heat

received from sun is reflected back to space even before reaching the earth’s surface.

2. The absorbed amount of radiation by the Earth is called the albedo of the earth.



1. To determine how much water is in Jupiter's atmosphere

2. To map Jupiter's magnetic and gravity fields, revealing the planet's deep structure

3. Explore and study Jupiter's magnetosphere near the planet's poles, especially the auroras.

Which of the statements given above is/are the objectives of the JUNO Mission? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only


regarding the phenomena of Western Disturbances: 1. It is an extra tropical storm

originating in the Mediterranean region that brings sudden winter rain to the north-western parts of the Indian sub-continent.

2. Extra tropical storms are a global phenomenon with moisture usually carried in the lower atmosphere, unlike their tropical counterparts where the moisture is carried in the upper atmosphere





55. Consider the following statements regarding El Niño Modoki 1. El Niño Modoki is associated with

strong anomalous warming in the central tropical Pacific and cooling in the eastern and western tropical Pacific.

2. ENSO Modoki influences the rainfall over India and South Africa.



regarding tropical cyclone 1. The eye is a region of calm with

subsiding air. 2. The wind velocity is minimum in the

eye wall region. 3. From the eye wall rain bands may

radiate and trains of cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds may drift into the outer region.


57. In which of the following ways the extra

tropical cyclone differs from the tropical cyclone? 1. The extra tropical cyclones have a

clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones.

2. The extra tropical cyclones cover a larger area and can originate only over sea.

3. The extra tropical cyclones move from east to west but tropical cyclones, move from west to east.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Mediterranean Climate 1. It is entirely confined to the

western portion of continental masses.

2. The basic cause of this type of climate is the shifting of the wind belts.

3. The Mediterranean lands receive most of their precipitation in winter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? b. 1 and 2 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1 and 3 only e. 1, 2 and 3


regarding western cyclonic disturbances 1. They enter the Indian subcontinent

during the winter months and are brought by the westerly jet stream.

2. A decrease in the prevailing night temperature generally indicates an advance in the arrival of these cyclones’ disturbances.

3. It is highly beneficial for kharif crops.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Air Masses




1. It is defined as a large body of air having little horizontal variation in temperature and moisture.

2. Warm tropical and subtropical oceans are source regions for formation of air masses.


61. Which of the following technologies

is/are considered as part of Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0: 1. Advent of Steam Power 2. Blockchain Technology 3. Robotics 4. Big Data Select the correct answer using the code given below: b. 1 and 3 only c. 2, 3 and 4 only d. 2 and 4 only e. 1, 2, 3 and 4

62. Which of the following is/are considered

to be the pillars of the Digital India Programme: 1. Universal Access to Mobile

Connectivity 2. Public Internet Access Programme 3. e-Kranti - Electronic Delivery of

Services 4. Broadband Highways Select the correct answer using the code given below: a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 and 4 only c. 1, 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3 and 4


regarding the cyber- physical system (CPS):

1. It is controlled or monitored by computer-based algorithms.

2. Smart Grid is one of the examples for the cyber- physical system (CPS).


64. The Mentor India Campaign is an

initiative of: a. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) b. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) c. Start-up Association of India d. The Indian Space Research

Organisation (ISRO) 65. Consider the following statements

regarding the Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) programme for tribal youth: 1. It has been launched by the

Ministry of Human Resource Development (MoHRD)

2. It is designed to provide mentorship to tribal youth through digital mode.


66. Consider the following pairs:

Tiger Reserves States:

1 Kanha Tiger Reserve

Maharashtra

2 Rajaji National Park

Rajasthan

3 Jim Corbett National Park

Uttarakhand

4 Bhadra Tiger Reserve

Karnataka




Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 4 only


regarding the Additive manufacturing technology: 1. It is an appropriate name to

describe the technologies that build 3D objects.

2. One of the key advantages of the additive manufacturing technology is the ability to produce very complex shapes or geometries


68. Consider the following statements regarding the National Agriculture Market (eNAM): 1. It aims to create a unified national

market for agricultural commodities.

2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the lead agency for implementing eNAM.


69. Which of the following is/are general

features of Cloud Computing?

1. It greatly reduces the capital expense of buying hardware and software for customers.

2. It makes data backup, disaster recovery and business continuity easier and less expensive

3. One of the benefits of cloud computing services includes the ability to scale elastically.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

70. Majuli Islands, the longest riverine

islands, is located on: a. Cauvery River b. Godavari River c. Brahmaputra River d. Satluj River

71. Global Environment Facility (GEF) funds

are available for which of the following focal areas? 1. Land degradation 2. Persistent organic pollutants 3. Climate change 4. International waters 5. Biodiversity Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 3 and 5 only (b) 2, 3 and 5 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


1. All members of the UN are parties to the statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

2. India is not a party to international criminal justice

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


regarding National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) 1. NDRF amount can be spent only

towards meeting the expenses for emergency response, relief and rehabilitation due to any threatening disaster situation or disaster.

2. NDRF is Located in the Public Accounts of India under Reserve Funds not bearing interest.

3. As per Disaster Management Act, 2005, There is no provision for audit of NDRF Funds by CAG.

Which of the Statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

74. In the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries’,

which one of the following is given the highest weight? (a) Electricity (b) Steel Production (c) Refinery products (d) Natural gas

75. He was part of Non-Cooperation

movement, played a key role in the Kakori conspiracy, he was reorganised Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) as Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA). He was (a) Madan Lal Dhingra (b) Aurobindo Ghosh (c) Surya Sen (d) Chandrashekhar Azad


1. Reunion island is the overseas island of British located in Indian Ocean.

2. Socotra Island is an island belongs to Oman



regarding Steel industry in India 1. Globally, India is the fourth largest

producer of crude steel in the world.

2. India is the largest consumer of the finished steel.



regarding Sea floor spreading 1. The deep trenches have deep-

seated earthquake occurrences while in the mid-oceanic ridge areas, the quake foci have shallow depths.

2. The age of the rocks increases as one moves away from the crest.

3. The ocean crust rocks are much older than the continental rocks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding the Shale gas




1. Shales are igneous rocks that can be rich sources of petroleum and natural gas.

2. Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic fracturing processes can be used to extract shale gas.


80. Arrange the following varieties of the

coal in the ascending order with respect to their carbon content 1. Peat 2. Lignite 3. Bituminous coal 4. Anthracite Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 3-1-4-2 (b) 1-3-2-4 (c) 3-1-2-4 (d) 1-2-3-4


regarding Coral Triangle 1. It is a marine area located in the

western Pacific Ocean 2. It hosts varies variety of coral

species. 3. It supports large populations of

commercially important tuna fish species

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


regarding National Population Register

1. It includes both Indian citizens as well as a foreign citizen

2. It will be conducted by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

3. It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Population in India 1. Uttar Pradesh has the largest

proportion of rural population. 2. Maharashtra has the highest urban

population in the country. 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


regarding sex ratio in India 1. The Sex Ratio in the country which

was 933 in 2001 has increased by 10 points to 943 in 2011.

2. The sex ratio of urban areas is higher than the rural areas.

3. Kerala has recorded high sex ration in total population



regarding Water Resources in India




1. Agriculture sector alone consumes more than 90% of total groundwater draft in irrigation.

2. Properly designed and managed drip and sprinkler irrigation system have irrigation efficiency about 90% and 70%, respectively.



regarding the Bulk Drugs: 1. It is the key ingredient of a drug or

medicine, which lends it the desired therapeutic effect.

2. India is the World’s largest exporter of the Bulk drugs.


87. In the present level of technology, in

which of the following areas the Drones can be used? 1. To spray disinfectant in infected

areas. 2. To conduct aerial thermal sensing 3. To detect people sneezing in

crowds Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

88. Which of the following factors is/are

used by the Commission for Agricultural

Costs and Prices (CACP) for determining the Minimum Support Price (MSP)? 1. Cost of production 2. International price situation 3. Trends in market prices Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

89. With which of the following

groups/associations does India negotiating the Broad Based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)? (a) ASEAN (b) African Union (AU) (c) European Union (EU) (d) BRICS

90. How does India’s Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) or a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is different from a traditional Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? 1. CECA/CEPA are more

comprehensive than that an FTA in terms of coverage of areas and the type of commitments.

2. Generally, CECA/CEPA looks deeper at the regulatory aspects of trade than an FTA.

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

91. Which of the following categories

was/were the eligible beneficiaries of the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana: 1. Families belonging to the Below

Poverty Line - Antyodaya Anna




Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories will be eligible for the scheme.

2. All primitive tribal households. 3. Households headed by persons

aged 70 years or more with no assured means of subsistence or societal support.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

92. Consider the following pairs of social

welfare schemes for farmers and the respective states:

Schemes: States:

1 KALIA Jharkhand

2 Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana

Odisha

3 Rythu Bandhu Telangana

Which of the following pairs given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

93. Which of the following antigens is/are

contained in the Pentavalent Vaccines that are used in Indradhanush program? 1. Diphtheria 2. Polio 3. Hepatitis B 4. Rotavirus Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 4 only

94. Consider the following statements regarding the eVIN (Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network) 1. It is an indigenously developed

technology system in India that digitizes vaccine stocks

2. It monitors the temperature of the cold chain through a smartphone application.


95. Integrated Flood Warning System for

Mumbai -iFLOWS Mumbai has been developed by: (a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),

Delhi (b) National Disaster Management

Authority (NDMA) (c) Ministry of Earth Science (d) Indian Institute of Science (IISc),

Bangalore 96. PRAGYATA Guidelines are related to

(a) Women Empowerment (b) Unorganised Sector (c) Child labour (d) Digital Education

97. National Land Management Corporation

identify and manage surplus land assets, which will have the representation from 1. Finance Ministry 2. Department of Public Enterprises 3. The Union Ministry of Rural

Development 4. Ministry of Housing and Urban

Affairs 5. Independent directors from finance

and real estate industry Select the correct answer using the code given below.




(a) 1, 3 and 5 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

98. London Convention is often seen in the

news, is related to (a) Reducing Hydrofluorocarbons (b) Prevention of Marine Pollution (c) Open Sky Agreement (d) Green infrastructure projects

between India and UK 99. Which of the following pair is/are

correctly matched?

Portal/App Purposes/Areas

1 BIS-Care App Consumer Affairs

2 ASPIRE Portal Automotive Industry

3 ASEEM portal Skilled workforce

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

100. Recently, a team of wildlife researchers

has rediscovered ‘Ypthima watsoni’ species, is related to (a) Fungi (b) Marine invertebrates (c) Butterfly (d) critically endangered plant



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