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Instructions1. Question 1 to 252. Question 26 to 503. Question 51 to 754. Question 76 to 1005. Answerkey6.

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this test contains 100 Questions from chapter 1 to 12 of India Yearbook 2015by Venkat Sir of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) UPSC Study centre,Gandhinagar, Gujarat.Upcoming tests: India Yearbook Chapter 12 onwards.NCERT Class 11 only (all subjects)NCERT Class 12 only (all subjects)Previous Tests Available at Mrunal.org/Download

Question 1 to 25

1. Which is CORRECT?

Rakhine Hills in North-Eastern part of India1. The little desert extends between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur2.

Answer Choices

1 OnlyA. 2 OnlyB. 1 & 2C. NoneD.


The Eastern Ghats average elevation is about 610 meters.1. The Cardamom Hills be regarded as a continuation of the Western Ghats.2. The Himalayan Mountain and the Naga-Lushai Mountain are the regions of the mountain-buildingmovement.

3.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 1 &3 onlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

3. The rock occurs in the Peninsular area of India is

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Highly metamorphosed rocksA. SedimentaryB. BothC. NoneD.

4. Near Passighat, Brahmaputra is joined by

DebangA. LohitB. C.BothC. NoneD.


The Barak River is the head stream of Meghna, rises in the hills in Manipur1. Luni, Machhu, Rupen, Saraswati, Banas, and Ghaggar are Desert Rivers2.


6. In India Major river basins have a drainage area

Exceeding 20,000 sq.kmA. Exceeding 40,000 sq.kmB. Exceeding 60,000 sq.kmC. Exceeding 80,000 sq.kmD.

7. India can be divided into

Eight distinct-floristic-regionsA. Nine distinct-floristic-regionsB. Ten distinct-floristic-regionsC. Eleven distinct-floristic-regionsD.

8. Which is Correctly Matched

Western Himalayan – Broad-leaved temperate trees1. Alpine zone – Silver fir2. Eastern Himalayan – Rhododendrons3. Surma Valleys – Evergreen forest4.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 3 & 4 OnlyB. 1, 2 &3 onlyC. 1, 2 , 3 & 4D.

9. The use of the state emblem of India, as the official seal of the government of India, is regulatedby the State of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, passed in

2004A.


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2005B. 2006C. 2007D.


In order to develop democratic ethos in the younger generation the Ministry of ParliamentaryAffairs conducts Youth Parliament Competition in various categories of school andcolleges/university.

1.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organises All India Whips Conference to establish suitablelinks among the whips of political parties.

2.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs sponsor Government Goodwill Delegation of Members ofParliament to other countries.

3.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 1 &3 onlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

11. Which is INCORRECT about Indian Coral Reefs?

Mangrove areas coverage has higher spread than coral reef areas coverage in India1. Gulf of Mannar and Andaman and Nicobar islands are the only coral reefs identified for intensiveconservation in India

2.

Answer choices


12. Which is NOT CORRECT?

Administrative reforms Commission-II (ARC) in its report recommended the principle ofsubsidiarity

1.

A performance related incentive scheme has been in the recommendation of the Sixth PayCommission

2.

Answer Choices


13. The concept of Sevottam is associated with

Reforms, Performance & Public GrievancesA. Defence & National SecurityB. Food & NutritionC. None of the aboveD.


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14. The state which introduced the mechanism of Results Framework Document (RFD) even at thedistrict level by formulating district-level RFDs

Tamil NaduA. PunjabB. OdishaC. GujaratD.

15. Which is/are CORRECT?

The Civil Defence Act, 1968 is applicable throughout the country1. At present, Civil Defence activities are restricted to 259 categorized towns2.

Answer Choices



Home guard is a voluntary force, first raised in 19561. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guard Act and Rules of States/Union Territories2.

Answer Choices


17. Which is/are NOT CORRECT?

The International Institute of Administrative Science (IIAS), its headquarters at Ottawa, Canada.1. The Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM), with itsheadquarters at Brussels

2.

Answer Choices



Communication from a Central Government office to states/UTs in region ‘B’ [Official LanguageRules] shall ordinarily be in Hindi

1.

The Kendriya Hindi Samiti is chaired by the President2.

Answer Choices

1 OnlyA. 2 OnlyB.


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1 & 2C. NoneD.

19. In the following taxonomic group in which India is having 10% of world

ArthropodaA. ChordataB. ProtozoaC. All the aboveD.

20. Which is NOT TRUE about 2011 census

More female literates added than male literatesA. Most thickly populated state of Bihar is having density of 860 persons / Sq. KmB. Child sex ratio declined to 919/1000 maleC. Mizoram is the second in the ranking of literacy among states of IndiaD.

21. Uttar Pradesh is having highest population in India. It is contributing

16.50 % to total populationA. 17.50 % to total populationB. 18.50 % to total populationC. 19.50 % to total populationD.

22. Who among the following NOT held the post of Speaker twice

M. Anathasayanam AyyangarA. Gurdial Singh DhillonB. Bal Ram JakharC. P. A. SangmaD.

23. The percentage share of SCs in total population & their representation in Group A services ofcentral government respectively [2011]

16.6 & 11.5A. 8.6 & 4.8B. 25.2 & 16.3C. NoneD.

24. 18th National conference on e-governance held in

TamilNaduA. PunjabB. OdishaC. GujaratD.

25. Which is the most recent one in environmental related initiatives in India?

Ratification of the CBD by IndiaA. Constitution of Central Wetlands Regulatory AuthorityB. Enactment of the Biological Diversity ActC. Notification of Bio-Medical Waste Management RulesD.

Question 26 to 50


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26. In India, agriculture is the principal source of livelihood for more than

45 per cent of the populationA. 55 per cent of the populationB. 65 per cent of the populationC. 75 per cent of the populationD.

27. Assertion: In the recent past, there is a record production of food grains in India

Reason: In successive years, effective transfer of latest crop production technologies to farmer inIndia

A & R are correct; R is correct explanation for AA. A & R are correct; But, R is not-correct explanation for AB. A is Correct; But not RC. R is Correct; But not AD.

28. New crop varieties rich in micronutrients launched in districts most affected by malnutrition.Which is matched? [Micronutrient – Crop]

Iron-rich – BajraA. Protein-rich – MaizeB. Zinc-rich – WheatC. All the aboveD.

29. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme is in operation throughout the country and isimplemented by

Commercial Banks1. Cooperative Banks2. Regional Rural Banks3.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 onlyA. 2 & 3 onlyB. 1 & 3 onlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

30. Which is/are Correct?

There are about 6 lakhs cooperative societies in the country1. 45% of total sugar production in the country comes from cooperative sugar mills2.

Answer Choices

1 onlyA. 2 onlyB. BothC. NoneD.

31. Assertion (A): States like Punjab and Haryana have in general higher farm productivity

Reason(R): Punjab and Haryana have in general higher farm power availability


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32. Assertion (A): There is a significant opportunity and scope for mechanization of agriculture inIndia

Reason(R): The tractor density in India is about 200 tractors for 1000 hectares



The Forest (Conversation) Act, 1980 provides for prior approval of the state government fordiversion of forest lands for non-forestry purposes

1.

Currently, seven properties from India are inscribed to the list of Natural World Heritage Sites.2.

Answer choices



India continues to be the second largest producer of milk in the world.1. The per capita availability of milk was around 296 grams per day.2.

Answer Choices


35. Which is/are NOT correct?

Egg production: Per capita availability 57 Eggs in IndiaA. Wool Production: Declined in IndiaB. Fisheries Production: India the second largest producer of fresh water fish in the worldC. NoneD.

36. A: At present, India has the maximum number of tigers in the world

R: India has long history of conserving the species through Project Tiger

A & R are correct; R is correct explanation for AA. A & R are correct; But, R is not-correct explanation for AB. A is Correct; But not RC.


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R is Correct; But not AD.

37. Which is/are NOT correct?

The centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is one of the premier institutions workingin the field of linking education with culture.

1.

Cultural Resources and Training has four regional centres at Udaipur, Hyderabad, Guwahati andChandigarh

2.

Answer Choices


38. The activities of the Central Pollution Control Board [CPCB] include

Coordinating activities of State Pollution Control Board/Pollution Control Committees1. Development of environmental guidelines for 17 major polluting industrial sector and monitoringof 17 category / grossly polluting industries

2.

Implementation of action plans for improvement of environment in 43 critically pollutedareas/clusters

3.

Monitoring of action plan for improvement of air quality in 16 polluted cities4.

Answer choices

1, 2 & 4 OnlyA. 1, 2 & 3 OnlyB. 1, 3 & 4 OnlyC. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.

39. National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property is in

LucknowA. BhuvaneswarB. New DelhiC. VaranasiD.

40. Sri Ramakrishna, whose basic teaching stressed

1. The equality of all religions1. The potential divinity of man2. Service to man as a way of worshipping God3.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 onlyA. 2 & 3 onlyB. 3 onlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

41. Which is/are matched?


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Anthropological Survey of India: Head Office at Kolkata1. National Archives of India: established in Kolkata2. National Library: established in Kolkata3. Central Secretariat Library: established in Kolkata4.

Answer Choices

1 onlyA. 2 onlyB. 1 & 3 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.

42. Niche tourism products of India

Cruise & AdventureA. Medical & WellnessB. Both A & BC. None of the aboveD.

43. Central Statistics Office activities include

Compilation of National Accounts & Index of Industrial ProductionA. Energy StaticsB. Social and Environment StatisticsC. All the aboveD.

44. The index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released as per the Special Data DisseminationStandards (SDDS) norms of

IMFA. World BankB. UNC. Both B & CD.

45. The salient features of the MPLADS scheme

MPLADS is a plan scheme fully funded by Government of India1. The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable2. Nominated members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can recommend works for implementationanywhere in the country

3.

If an elected Member of Parliament, finds the need, to contribute MAPLADS funds, to a placeoutside their State/UT, can recommend eligible works

4.

Which is/are TRUE?

1 & 2 onlyA. 2 & 3 onlyB. 3 & 4 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.

46. Which is NOT correct about the following crops in the recent past in India?

Wheat – production increasingA. Pulses – production increasingB.


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Rice – production increasingC. Coarse Cereals – production increasingD.

47. Which is/are TRUE?

Underwater Archaeology (UAW) is the part of the activity of Ministry of Earth Sciences1. Great Living Chola Temples complex is in the world heritage list of UNESCO2.

Answer Choices


48. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana includes

Initiatives for Nutritional Security1. Vidarbha Intensive Irrigation Development Programme2. Saffron Mission3.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 onlyA. 2 & 3 onlyB. 1, 2 & 3C. None of the AboveD.

49. Sahitya Academy has recognized

20 LanguagesA. 24 Languages including EnglishB. 24 Languages excluding EnglishC. 28 LanguagesD.

50. TWENTY POINT PROGRAMME – 2006 includes

Poverty Eradication, Power to People, Support to Farmers1. Housing for All, Health for All, Education for All2. Women Welfare, Child Welfare, Labour Welfare3.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 onlyA. 2 & 3 onlyB. 1, 2 & 3C. None of the AboveD.

Question 51 to 75

51. Which is/are TRUE about India?

19th largest exporterA. 12th largest importerB. Both A & B CorrectC.


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NoneD.

52. Assertion (A): India has been pursuing a policy of market diversification in Asia, LatinAmerica and Africa through Focus Market initiatives

Reason(R): There is a realization that continued growth of India requires an expanding domesticmarket as well as open market outside


53. Which is/are TRUE about India’s trade?

One of the top five commodities of exports includes petroleum (Crude and Products)1. One of the top five import items constitutes petroleum (Crude and Products)2.

Answer choices


54. Which is INCORRECT?

Twenty-six sites have been designated as Ramsar sites in the Country1. Eco Task Force Battalions raised by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change restoreddegraded sites of limestone mining areas of Mussoorie Hills

2.

Answer choices



In the ninth ministerial meeting of WTO, trade facilitation was brought into the agenda mainly bythe developing countries.

1.

The issue of the rules relating to public stockholding for food security purpose was brought intothe WTO agenda through India’s efforts.

2.

Answer Choices


56. Trade Facilitation Agreement is basically aimed at

Simplification of customs procedures1.


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Use of electronic payments2. Risk management techniques3. Faster clearances at ports4.

Answer choices

A.1&4 OnlyA. 1, 2 & 3 OnlyB. 1, 3 & 4 OnlyC. 1, 2, 3& 4D.

57. Assertion (A): The market price support/ Minimum Support Price andprocurement/stockholding of food grains at MSP are a genuine requirement for India

Reason(R): It is important for developing countries to be able to guarantee some minimum returnsto their poor farmers so that they are able to produce enough for themselves and for domestic foodsecurity


58. Assertion (A): India announced the Duty Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme for LeastDeveloped Countries LDCs in year 2008

Reason(R): India became the first developing country to extend this facility to Least DevelopedCountries (LDCs)


59. The mother agreement/s on standards and conformity assessment within the WTO is/are

Technical Barriers to tradeA. Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary MeasuresB. BothC. NoneD.

60. Which is/are NOT TRUE?

Southern African Custom Union (SACU) is the oldest Custom Union in the world established in1820

1.

It consists of group of 5 countries, namely, Botswana, Lesotho, Nigeria, Swaziland and SouthAfrica

2.

Answer Choices



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61. The vast rural post office network entrusted with

Disbursement of Social Security SchemesA. Collection of data for compilation of Rural Consumer Price Index (CPI)B. Both A and CC. NoneD.


The National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2012 is with the vision to create a globally competitiveelectronics design and manufacturing (ESDM) industry to meet the country’s needs and serve theinternational market

1.

National e-Governance Plan (NEGP) has 31 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs)2.

Answer Choices


63. Which is NOT TRUE?

MeghRaj – Cloud Computing at National LevelA. e-Taal – e-transaction analysis of central and state level e-governance projectsB. National Informatics Centre (NIC) – established in 1976C. NICNET – has institutional linkages only with all the Ministers/ Departments of the Centralgovernment

D.


Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), CERT-In is the national nodal agencysetup under the Information Technology Act 2013, to respond computer security incidents

1.

National Cyber Security Policy was released in 20002. ‘Chakra’ is a dynamic firewall solution3. C-MET (Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology) has three centres at Pune, Hyderabadand Thrissur

4.

Answer Choices

1 & 4 OnlyA. 3 & 4 OnlyB. 2 & 4 OnlyC. 1, 2, 3& 4D.

65. According to National Telecom Policy-2012, 100 per cent rural tele-density by the year

2020A. 2017B. 2015C. NoneD.

66. Bharat Broadband Network Limited for execution of the National Optical Fibre Network[NOFN] project is going to connect


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50,000 Gram PanchayatsA. 2.50 lakh Gram PanchayatsB. 100 Metro CitiesC. 10 Mega CitiesD.


The island territories of the Andaman and Nicobar Island, located 450 kilometres away from themainland

1.

The Lakshadweep and Minicoy Island is located about 1300 kilometres away from the mainland2.

Answer Choices

1 OnlyA. 2 OnlyB. 1 & 2C. none of the aboveD.

68. Which are correctly matched? [Region – Importance]

Asia Pacific – critical sea lanesI. Central Asia – anti-piracy operationII. West Asia – six million IndiansIII. Gulf of Aden – energy securityIV.

Answer Choices

I & IIA. I & IIIB. II & IVC. II & IIID.


Indian Ocean spreads over an area of 68.56 million square kilometres1. It accounts for transportation of the second largest tonnage of goods in the world2. Almost 100,000 ships transiting its expanses annually3.

Answer Choices

1 OnlyA. 2 OnlyB. 3 onlyC. 1 & 3 OnlyD.

70. Match (Institution- Location)

1.Indian Military Academy a.Dehradun2.Officers Training Academy b.Chennai3.College of Military Engineering c.Gaya

d.Pune

Answer Choices


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a b c dA 2 1 3 3B 3 1 2 1C 1 2 2 3D 3 2 2 1

71. The Ordnance Factory Board has 39 factories with two more at Nalanda and Korwa. Theseplaces are in the states of

UP & Bihar respectivelyA. Bihar & UP respectivelyB. Bihar & Maharashtra respectivelyC. UP & Maharashtra respectivelyD.

72. Which is NOT correct?

Bharat Electronics Limited – MiniratnaA. Mazagon Dock Limited – MiniratnaB. BEML Limited (BEML) – MiniratnaC. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) – MiniratnaD.


Mahila Samakhya (MS), focus on the Educationally Backward Blocks, process-orientedprogramme which has demonstrated ways of empowering rural poor and marginalised women

1.

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) launched in 2009, with an aim to ensure GrossEnrolment Ratio [GER] of 100 per cent by 2017 and universal retention by 2020

2.

Answer Choices



Universities Grants Commission (UGC) advises the Central and State Governments on themeasures necessary for development of higher education

1.

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) was to set up one model Degree College in theidentified districts where GER (higher education) is equal to National Average

2.

Answer Choices



International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique International Publishers IdentifierNumber

1.

Ministry of Human Resource Development introduced ISBN System in India in 19852.


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Answer Choices


Question 76 to 100


India’s total trade value in 2013-14 is more than 46 lakh crore and having a negative trade balance1. USA & UAE are important trading partners for India occupying a place within top fivedestinations of our imports as well as exports

2.

Marine products one of the principal commodities of exports experienced better growth andProject goods another principle commodity which suffered in growth in the recent years of India’strade

3.

Answer Choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 1 & 3 OnlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

77. Match the three columns:

Arrangement/AgreementMeaning/DefinitionExample

Arrangement/Agreement Meaning/Definition Example

1.Preferential Trading a.Tariff LiberalisationI. India –Mercosur

2. Free Trade b. Elimination of TariffsII. India –Srilanka

3. Comprehensive EconomicCooperation/Partnership

c. Integrated Package ofAgreements

III. India – Korea

Answer choices

1-b-I, 2-a-II, 3-c-IIIA. 1-a-I, 2-b-II, 3-c-IIIB. 2-b-III, 3-c-II, 1-a-IC. 3-a-II, 1-b-III, 2-c-ID.

78. Which is/are CORRECTLY matched? [Regional Grouping – Members]

Gulf Cooperation Council – Saudi Arabia & Kuwait1. Southern Common Market – Brazil & Uruguay2. Southern African Customs Union – South Africa & Swaziland3. Asia Pacific Trade Agreement – Korea & Lesotho4.

Answer choices

1 & 2 OnlyA.


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2 & 3 OnlyB. 1, 2 & 3 OnlyC. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.

79. Which is TRUE?

Primary Level enrolment in education is in decline in the countryA. Middle Level enrolment in education is in decline in the countryB. Both A & BC. NoneD.

80. India is negotiating Broad based Trade and Investment Agreement [BTIA] with

EUA. ASEANB. GCCC. BIMSTECD.


Total installed power generation capacity of the country in the renewable energy sources sector ishigher than nuclear sector

1.

Each Ultra Mega Power Projects has a capacity of 1,000 MW2.

Answer choices


82. Assertion (A): India’s natural resources are unevenly distributed in the country

Reason(R): Coal resources are abundant in Northern and North-East region and hydro resourcesare mainly concentrated in Bihar/Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal


83. Which are matched?

NTPC Limited – Maharatna Company1. NHPC Limited – Mini-Ratna Enterprise2. Power Finance Corporation – Public Financial Institution and Non-Banking Financial Company3. Rural Electrification Corporation – Public Financial Institution and Non-Banking FinancialCompany

4.

Answer choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 3 & 4C.


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1, 2, 3 & 4D.

84. Production of crude oil was affected in the country due to

Environmental factors and bandhs/blockades in Assam1. Delay in production from wells in Andhra Pradesh2. Lesser production from wells in Mumbai3. Poor influx, underperformance of producing wells and less base potential of major fields thataffected production of Ahmedabad and Ankleshwar

4.

Which are Correct?

Answer choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 3 & 4C. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.

85. The decrease in natural gas production is due to

Decline in production from KG deep-water block1. Bandhs and blockades in Assam and underperformance of development of new wells2.

Answer choices



ONGC Videsh Limited has oil and gas production projects in Russia, Vietnam and Brazil1. OIL had developed Oil fields of Naharkatiya and Moran in Assam and it has now presence even inVenezuela, Gabon and Iran

2.

GAIL has signed an agreement for LNG which has price linkage to gas rather than oil3.

Answer choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 3 OnlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

87. National Green Tribunal

Disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forest1. Enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation fordamages to persons and property

2.

The tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the code of civil procedure, butshall be guided by principles of natural justice

3.

In addition to the Chairperson, judicial and expert members are working in the Tribunal4.


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Which are CORRECT?

1, 2 & 4 OnlyA. 1, 2 & 3 OnlyB. 1, 3 & 4 OnlyC. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.

88. Which is correct about Indian Oil Corporation?

It is the country’s largest commercial enterprise with Maharatna statusA. The Indian Oil Group of companies’ network (crude, petroleum products & Gas) is the largest inthe country

B.

It has set up subsidiaries in Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the United Arab EmiratesC. All the aboveD.

89. Who owns and operate the largest Lube Refinery in the country?

BPCLA. HPCLB. Joint venture of HPCL & BPCLC. None of the aboveD.

90. Coal deposits are chiefly located in

Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West BengalA. Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, MaharashtraB. Both A & BC. NoneD.

91. The major deposits of lignite reserves are located in

Tamil NaduA. OdishaB. Andhra PradeshC. TelanganaD.

92. Barsingsar Mine [Lignite] in

OdishaA. RajasthanB. Tamil NaduC. GujaratD.

93. Assertion (A): Renewables are increasingly becoming mainstream and competitive withconventional energy sources

Reason(R): The prices for renewable energy technologies, primarily wind and solar continued tofall in the country



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94. Which is correct in the installed Capacity?

Wind energy > biomass power > small hydropower >solar powerA. Wind energy > small hydropower>biomass power >solar powerB. Biomass power> wind energy> small hydropower >solar powerC. Biomass power> wind energy> solar power >small hydropowerD.

95. The National Action Plan on Climate Change mandates increasing share of renewable power inthe electricity mix to

15 per cent by the year 2050A. 15 per cent by the year 2020B. 30 per cent by the year 2020C. 30 per cent by the year 2050D.

96. Assertion (A): A significant reduction in solar power tariff in the country

Reason(R): Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission adopted Reverse bidding process


97. Family type biogas plants is an important programme, because

Reduction in drudgery among the rural women and girls engaged in collection of fuel wood1. Reduction in the rate of deforestation2. Providing organic fertilizer3.

Answer choices


98. Who is/are providing project based assistance for renewable energy programmes in India?

World Bank & Asian Development Bank (ADB)1. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and United Nations DevelopmentProgramme (UNDP)

2.

Global Environment Facility (GEF)3.

Answer choices


99. Which is NOT matched?

Survey of Flora – BSI (Botanical Survey of India) – 1890A.


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Survey of Fauna – Zoological Survey of India – 1916B. Forest Resources and Survey – Forest Survey of India – 1981C. Fishery resources in the Indian Territorial Waters – Fishery Survey of India (FSI) – 1983D.

100. Which is INCORRECT?

India has a total mangrove cover of 3% of the global mangroves area and 8% of Asia’s mangrovesA. Mangrove vegetation has been reported in all the 12 coastal states/UTsB. All coastal areas in India are suitable for mangrovesC. All of the aboveD.

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