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1. Amitosis is

A. cleavage of nucleus without recognizable chromosomes

B. a division in which chromosomes are unequally distributed

C. a division in which chromosome bridge are formed

D. a division in which spindles are formed

2. Neutrino is

A. Electrically positive and weakly interacting particle

B. Electrically positive and strongly interacting particle

C. Electrically neutral and weakly interacting particle

D. Electrically negative and weakly interacting particle

3. Which of the following is not a feature of Graphene?

A. Elastic

B. Weak

C. Lightweight

D. Flexible

4.The first to identify cell was

A. Robert Hooke

B. Rudolph Virchow

C. Robert Brown

D. Antony von Leeuwenhoek

5. Unwinding of DNA is done by

A. Helicase

B. ligase

C. Hexonuclease

D. Topoisomerase

6. Xerophthalmia, keratomalacia, and complete blindness are symptoms of

A. Vit A deficiency

B. Vit B12 Deficiency

C. Vit C deficiency

D. Vit D Deficiency

7. A salt derived from a strong base and a weak acid will give a salt that is _______.

A. acidic

B. basic

C. neutral

D. Volatile

8. The process of photosynthesis, in this

1. Following steps need to take place one after the other immediately.

2. There is absorption of light energy by chlorophyll.

3. Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.

4. Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.

Which is INCORRECT?

A. 1 Only

B. 3 Only

C. 4 only

D. None

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9. A capacitor carries a charge of 0.1 C at 5 V. Its capacitance is

A. 0.02 F

B. 0.5 F

C. 0.05 F

D. 0.2 F

10. Ratio of sin(x°) of angle of incidence to sin(x°) of angle of refraction is

A. Gravitational law

B. Reflection law

C. refraction law

D. Snell's law

11. Azolla is used as biofertilizer as it has

A. Rhizobium

B. Cyanobacteria

C. Mycorrhiza

D. large quantity of humus

12. The 64th National Film Awards for `The Best Picture` for 2016 was awarded to

A. Kasaav

B. Shivay

C. Rustom

D. Dangal

13. The atomic theory of matter was first proposed by

A. John Dalton

B. Rutherford

C. J. J. Thomson

D. Niels Bohr

14. A semiconductor has ………… temperature coefficient of resistance.

A. Positive

B. Zero

C. Negative

D. None of the above

15. If a bus takes a sharp turn then passengers inside move outward due to

A. force

B. inertia

C. normal force

D. friction

16. The number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of 88Ra226

are:

A. 138 and 88

B. 88 and 138

C. 226 and 88

D. 88 and 226

17. Consider the following statement (s) is are related with the Einstein

I. He developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum

mechanics).

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II. He also investigated the thermal properties of light which laid the foundation of the photon theory of

light.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I & II

D. Neither I nor II

18. A place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light cannot get out is called as

A. Worm hole

B. Red Giant

C. White Giant

D. Black hole

19. What is the shedding of flowers, leaves and fruits followed by formation of scar tissue in a plant

called?

A. Abscission

B. Abscisic acid

C. Deciduous

D. Mitosis

20. Match the following

Inventors Inventions

A. Electric Bulb 1. Bunsen

B. Spectroscope 2. Edison

C. Redar 3. Wheelar

D. Electric Fan 4. Robert Watson

A B C D

A. 2 1 4 3

B. 1 2 3 4

C. 4 2 3 1

D. 2 4 1 3

21. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. Brown carbon is 10 times more than black carbon in terms of mass

B. Absorption capacity of black carbon is 50 times more than brown carbon

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. Neither (a) nor (b)

22. The image formed on a cinema screen is an example of:

A. Real Image

B. Virtual Image

C. Point Image

D. Plane Image

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23. Consider the following statements about National Heritage City Development and

Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)

1. It was launched by Ministry of Culture

2. It is a central sector scheme which will be 100% funded by Government of India

Which of the following statements is are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

24. “Tianyan” the world‟s largest filled aperture radio telescope has built by which country?

A. United States

B. Germany

C. China

D. Australia

26. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

GLACIER: STATE

1. Siachen : Jammu and Kashmir

2. Lonak : Himachal Pradesh

3. Namik : Uttarakhand

A. 1& 2 only

B. 2 & 3 only

C. 1 & 3 only

D. All

27. Sundew is a

A. Carnivorous plant

B. Saprophytic

C. Partial Parasite

D. Partial Saprophyte

28. The power dissipated in a resistance is given by?

A. I²R

B. IV

C. All of these

D. V²/R

29. ADH or vasopressin is

A. enzyme that hydrolyses peptides

B. hormone secreted by pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water from glomerular filtrate

C. hormone that promotes glycogenolysis

D. energy rich compound connected with muscle contraction

30. Consider the following statements.

1.Panchayati Raj was constitutionalised through the 73rd constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.

2.Tamil Nadu was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj.

3.Tamil Nadu adopted three-tier system while Rajasthan adopted two-tier system.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct.

A. 1 only

B. 1, 3 only

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C. 2 only

D. All of the above

31. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A. The Supreme Court can over-rule itself.

B. A High Court can over-rule itself.

C. Judgments of the Supreme Court bind the lower courts.

D. Judgments of a High Court do not bind the lower courts of the State.

32. Which of the following forest that are found in the Western Ghats, hills of the north eastern region

and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

A. Mangroove Forest

B. Dry deciduous Forest

C. Tropical Evergreen Forests

D. Semi-desert and desert vegetation

33. Currency notes and coins are called as:

A. Flat money

B. Legal tenders

C. Fiat money

D. Both b and c

34. Consider the following statements:-

1. V.D Savarkar and his brother Ganesh. Organised Mitramela and Abhinav Bharat as secret societies.

2. Hindu Association in Portland later changed its name to Hindustan Ghadar party.

3. The Revolutionary trend was launched in April 1908, by KhudiramBose &Prafulla chaki when they threw

a bomb on Kings ford.

Choose the correct statement

A. Only 1

B. Only 2& 3

C. Only 3

D. 1,2 & 3 is correct

35. Which among the following statements is/are true?

1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 278

2. In USA, the states are given proportional representation in the Senate according to their population

3. The American Senate has a fixed quota of 12 nominated senate members, just like India

4. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can pass a motion of no-confidence against the government

Select the correct code

A. Only 1 and 3

B. Only 3

C. Only 2 and 4

D. None

36. At which of the following places is the headquarters of a Naval Command NOT located?

A. Mumbai

B. Goa

C. Kochi

D. Visakhapatnam

37. Pakke Tiger Reserve which received the“India Biodiversity Award 2016”is located in which state?

A. Uttarakhand

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B. Maharashtra

C. Kerala

D. Arunachal Pradesh

38. Saur Sujala Yojana' is concerned with

A. Solar powered irrigation pumps

B. 24/7 electrified villages

C. Solar farms in Chhattisgarh


39. Why did the English East India Company succeed so spectacularly in India when others,

European and Indian, did not? 1. Britain was better than all rivals on the front of Control of the seas

2. East India Company had gained control of Indiâ�™s richest province after battle of Plassey

3. East India Company was devoid of corruption

Choose the correct option:

A. Only 1

B. 1 & 2

C. 1, 2 & 3

D. 2 & 3

40. The British had introduced the permanent settlement in many areas. Which of these was a feature

of permanent settlement?

1. Fixed land revenue

2. Non-transferable ownership of lands

3. Cultivators reduced to the status of tenants

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

41. Who among the following Indian freedom fighters made an attempt to estimate the per capital

income of India?

A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

B. Feroz Shah Mehta

C. Surendranath Banerjee

D. Dadabhai Naoroji

42. Amit Saroha, who has won silver at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championship, is associated

with which sports?

A. Archery

B. Javelin Throw

C. Karate

D. Club throw

43. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Romania?

A. Liviu Dragnea

B. Mihai Tudose

C. Sorin Grindeanu

D. Klaus Iohannis

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44. Which country has become the first country to open an honorary consulate office in Gujarat

International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)?

A. Germany

B. Belgium

C. Singapore

D. South Africa

45. AIDS virus is called a retrovirus because it has

A. DNA genome

B. RNA genome

C. No genome

D. (d)Large amount of genome

46. The LIGO-India project will be jointly coordinated and executed by which of the premier Indian

institutions

1. IUCAA

2. Indian Institute of Astrophysics

3. Institute for Plasma Research


A. 1& 2 only

B. 1& 3 only

C. 2& 3 only

D. All of the above

47. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.

(i) The predominence of Mother Goodess denotes people’s faith in fertility cult.

(ii) Mainly offensive weapons were found in Harappa.

(iii) Six types of pottery have been discovered from Kalibangan.

(iv) Painting on a jar resembling the story of the cunning for the Panchtantra has been found from Lothal.


A. i, & iv

B. all of the above.

C. none of the above

D. iii only.

48. Consider the following statements regarding Human Development Index (HDI):

I. the Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index that measures the average achievements in a

country in three basic dimensions of human development.

II. The basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

49. The slogan „No taxation without representation‟ was first raised during the American Revolution

in:

A. Massachusetts Assembly

B. Philadelphia Congress

C. Boston Tea Party

D. None of these

50. Consider the following statement (s) related to Rio+20 ,1992

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I. Securing renewed political commitment for inclusive development

II. Assessing the progress and implementation gaps in meeting previous commitments.

III. Addressing new and emerging challenges.

What is/ are not the objective of Rio+20, 1992 conference?

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Only I & II

D. I, II, III

51. Where is the Headquarter of Mazgaon Dockyard Limited?

A. Vishakhapatnam

B. Kolkata

C. Mumbai

D. Kandla.

52. OROP implies that uniform pension be paid to the Defence Force Personnel retiring

A. In the same rank with the different length of service, regardless of their date of retirement.

B. In the same rank with the same length of service, regardless of their date of retirement.

C. In the different rank with the same length of service, regardless of their date of retirement.

D. In the different rank with the different length of service, regardless of their date of retirement.

53. Which of the followings statements are correct about reason of rise of Buddhism and Jainism?

1. The Vedic philosophy has lost its original purity.

2. The Vedic religion has become increasingly complex, ritualistic and superstitious.

3. Vaishyas wanted to improve their social standing.

A. 1 & 3

B. 1, 2 & 3

C. 1 & 2

D. 2 & 3

54. Consider the following statements regarding the baseline census data for migration levels and

growth of labour migration in India:

I. The growth rate of migrants rose spectacularly to 4.5 per cent per annum, while the workforce growth rate

actually fell.

II. A breakdown by gender reveals that the acceleration of migration was particularly pronounced for

females.

III. In the 1990s female migration was extremely limited, and migrants were shrinking as a share of the

female workforce.


A. Only I

B. I and II

C. II and III

D. All of the above

55. There are four fundamental forces in the universe.

1. Electromagnetic force.

2. Gravitational force.

3. Strong nuclear force.

4. Weak nuclear force.

The correct order of these forces from strongest to weakest is

A. 2 3 4 1

B. 2 1 3 4

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C. 1 3 4 2

D. 3 1 4 2

56. Climate change can be caused by :

1. Volcanic eruptions

2. Rice cultivation

3. Changes in sun spots numbers


A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1 ,2, and 3

57. Consider the following statements about Vote on account.

1. Vote on account comprises only of expenditure.

2. Vote on account is passed every year.

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

58. Exponents of historical theory of rights believe that the rights:

A. Have been given by the society

B. Are the product of evolution

C. Are given by the sovereign

D. Are of divine origin

59. Various committees were formed during the making of Indian Constitution. Who chaired the

committee on local governance?

A. J.L.Nehru

B. B.R.Ambedkar

C. Sardar Patel


60. The first fully India made train “Medha” has flagged off between which of the following stations?

A. New Delhi to Pilani

B. Dadar to Borivali

C. Hyderabad to Kanyakumari

D. Agra to New Delhi

61. Which of the following pairs is / are correctly matched?

A. Kiran MK 11 : Acrobatic aircraft

B. MI 35: Attack helicopter

C .Mirage 2000: Military Transport Aircraft

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. A, B and C

B. B and C only

C. A and C only

D. B only

62. The annual tribal festival „Bhagoria‟ is a festival of which of the following states?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Madhya Pradesh

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C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Arunachal Pradesh

63. The world‟s first-ever digital ambassador has been created by which country?

A. Denmark

B. India

C. Portugal

D. Malaysia

64. The “Asia Africa Growth Corridor”, recently in the news, was proposed by India and

A. Regional and non-regional members of African Development Bank

B. Japan

C. United States of America

D. Germany

65. Universal adoption of EPUB 3 guidelines by the publications industry will ensure that

A. (a)Sourcing policies, that avoid controversial sources of pulp, paper and packaging contributing to

deforestation, are adopted

B. (b) Copyrighted works are accessible to visually impaired persons and persons with print disabilities

without prior clearances/permissions

C. (c) All books are printed on paper containing a minimum percentage of recycled materials

D. Publications are accessible for all, usable by the fully sighted as well as those with sight loss and

print disabilities

66. In which language the book 'Amuktamalayda' has been written?

A. Malayalam

B. Tamil

C. Kannada

D. Telegu

67. Which inscription of Ashoka gives an account of Kalinga War ?

A. Jaugada Rock Inscription

B. Dhauli Rock Inscription

C. Shahbajgarhi Rock Edict

D. Rummindei Pillar Inscription

68. Which article under DPSP proposes for the separation of the Judiciary from executive ?

A. Art. 51

B. Art. 50

C. Art. 49

D. Art. 48

69. Which of the following is/are true?

A. During national emergency, the states are brought under the control of the Union and state assembly

is suspended.

B. During financial emergency, salaries of judges of high court can be reduced by the President.

C. a and b


70. Which of the following subjects are included in the Concurrent List?

1. Electricity.

2. Marriage and Divorce, adoption, wills, etc.

3. Weights and measures and establishment of its standards.

4. Trade unions.

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A. Only 1

B. Only 1 and 3

C. Only 1, 2 and 4

D. All of the above

71. When an Oceanic Plate collides with a Continental Plate, Continental Plate is forced

A. upwards

B. into it

C. downwards

D. Backwards

72. Consider the following pairs:

National Highway Cities connected

1. NH 4: Chennai and Hyderabad

2. NH 6: Mumbai and Kolkata

3. NH 15: Ahmedabad and Jodhpur

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. None

73. Which of the following statements is true?

A. In Mughal India, cultivation of indigo was confined to the provinces of Delhi and Agra

B. Madad-i-Maash grants were made hereditary by Aurangzeb

C. Altamgha Jagirs were made transferable by Jahangir

D. Kashmir was brought under the zabti system of land revenue assessment

74. Which set of two rivers given below together forms the world‟s largest delta, before their waters

flow into the respective seas?

A. Seine and the Rhine

B. Danube and the Thames

C. Euphrates and the Nile

D. Ganges and the Brahmaputra

75. Which of the following statement is/are true about stratosphere?

(i) It exists above the troposphere

(ii) It extends from 50 kms to 80 kms

(iii)This is known as ozonosphere also

Options are

A. Only I, ii

B. Only ii, iii

C. Only i, iii

D. All of the above

76. Which among the following statements is/are true?

1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 278

2. In USA, the states are given proportional representation in the Senate according to their population

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3. The American Senate has a fixed quota of 12 nominated senate members, just like India

4. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can pass a motion of no-confidence against the government


A. Only 1 and 3

B. Only 3

C. Only 2 and 4

D. None

77. A government-appointed panel has recommended changing the financial year from

the current April to March to the calendar year. It is headed by

A. Ratan Watal

B. Shankar Acharya

C. Arvind Subramanian

D. Arvind Panagariya

78. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.

I. Salinity increases towards the poles.

II. Salinity is minimum at tropics.


A. I only

B. II only

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

79. With reference to the Geological Time Scale, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Sometime around 3,800 million years ago, life began to evolve.

2. Extinction of Dinosaurs happened in Jurrasic period .

3. The Quaternary Period began with an ice age about 2 million years ago. It is often called the Age of

Humans. It is divided into two epochs: Holocene and Pleistocene.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

80. Consider the following statements:

1. An election petition calling in question an election to the office of Vice-president may be presented by an

candidate at such election or by any ten or more electors joined together as petitioners.

2 According to Article 71 of the constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the

election of President or Vice-president shall be inquired into and decided by the chief election

commissioner.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. only 1

B. only 2

C. both 1 and 2

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D. neither 1 nor 2

81. The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is much more powerful than the Bay of Bengal branch

because

A. Arabian sea is larger than the Bay of Bengal.

B. entire Arabian sea current advances towards India, whereas only a part of the Bay of Bengal current

enters India.

C. both (a) and (b)

D. none is correct because Bay of Bengal branch is more powerful.

82. Consider the following statements on regards to Presidential Power.

1. President appoints the Prime Minister and the other Minister & they hold office during his pleasure.

2. President can appoint an inter-state council to promote centre-state and inter-state coperation.

Which statements given above is / are correct.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

83. The area between Chhotanagpur plateauand Shillong plateau is

A. A Garben

B. formed by erosion of Ganga

C. a down faulted region

D. a down warped region in which the Ganga has deposited sediments

Directions (Q. Nos.84 to 89) Choose the correct alternative from the following options as given below

for the Statement I and Statement II given in each of the questions.

A. Both I and II are true and II is the correct explanation of I

B. Both I and II are true but II is not the correct explanation of I

C. I is true but II is false

D. (d)I is false but II is true

84.

Statement I: Women in the UK got to vote in 1920 while American women got the right to vote in

1928.

Statement II: women’s suffrage movement got strengthened during the First World War.

85.

Statement I : Alcohol rather than mercury is used in a thermometer to measure a temperature of

60°C.

Statement II : Alcohol has a lower freezing point than mercury.

86.

Statement I : Akbar found Din-e-Illahi.

Statement II : He was motivated by self glorification.

87.

Statement I : Roughage prevents constipation.

Statement II : Roughage adds bulk to the food.

88.

Statement I : Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial.

Statement II : They are fed by melting snow.

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89.

Statement I : An iron ball floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.

Statement II : The specific gravity of iron is more than that of mercury.

90. Consider the following Statements regarding Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL):

1. It is a Maharatna Company and a premier aeronautical complex of South Asia.

2. It is involved in co-development of Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) and Multi-role Transport

Aircraft with Russian Partners.

Identify the correct statements:

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. All are correct

D. None

91. Which of the following amendment Act makes the right to education as the fundamental right to

all the children under the age of 6-14 years by inserting Article 21A to the constitution.

A. 87th amendment, 2003

B. 86th amendment, 2002

C. 88th Amendment, 2003

D. 89th Amendment, 2003

92. Preamble is important, due to these following reasons:

1. The Supreme Court in the Berubari case ruled that preamble is a part of the constitution.

2. In Keshavananda Bharti case reverse the decision & ruled that preamble is not a part of the constitution.

Which of the above statement is/are true ?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 & 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

93. Universal Basic Income , as proposed in Economic Survey 2017, can support the governments

initiative of financial inclusion through:

A. An increased number of transactions in banks.

B. Increase in the volume of revenue from government transfers.

C. A corresponding decrease in per unit fixed costs, thereby increasing the profitability of banking

correspondents (BCs).

D. All of the above

94. Consider the following statements:

1. Atmosphere of the Earth does not get heated by the solar radiation directly

2. Solar radiation is mostly shorter waves in comparison to Earth's radiation

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

A. only 1

B. only 2

C. both

D. Neither

95. Which one of the following ports is located on estuary?

A. Kandala

B. Marmagao

C. Kolkata-haldia

D. Tuticorin

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96. Revolt in Northern Sircars in 1765 was done by:

A. Raja of Vizianagara

B. Raja of Pratapgarh

C. Both

D. None

97. In context with the Trade Winds, Consider the following statements

1. They are most regular winds on Earth

2. They blow towards east

3. They originate at high pressure areas

4. They are preferred by the sailors

Which among the above statements is /are correct?

Codes

A. 1 and 2

B. 1,3 and 4

C. 1,2,3 and 4

D. 2,3 and 4

98. Who is the author of the book “Numbers Do Lie: 61 Hidden Cricket Stories”?

A. Greg Chappell

B. Suresh Menon

C. Pankaj Mishra

D. Akash Chopra

99. Which of the following statements is/are false about Supermoon?

1.It is a phenomenon occuring when full moon or new moon at apogee.

2. Full moon in case of supermoon is 12% larger and brighter than an average full moon.


A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both


100. Which of the following missile works on the theory of “fire and forget”?

A. Brahmos

B. Akash

C. Nag

D. Sourya

101. Consider the following statements about Nehru Report:

1. It rejected the provision of separate electorate

2. It demanded Poorna swaraj or complete independence.

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

102. Famous movement at the time of the Second World War associated with this man is said to have

“started as the Wanderer car drove out of the house”. This “Wanderer” car was recently restored by

Audi, and unveiled by the President. To which individual does the first sentence refer to?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

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C. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

D. Sardar Vallabhai Patel

103. Which among the following is/are key features of the „Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana‟?

1.It will provide entrepreneurship education and training to over seven lakh students.

2.The scheme will span over five years.

3.Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) will be utilised to implement it.

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

104. The currency of Mauritania is :

A. Dollar

B. Ouguiya

C. Lira

D. Peso

105. Almatti Dam is located in which of the following states?

A. Rajasthan

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Kerala

D. Karnataka

106. Annie Besant was

1.responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement

2.the founder of the Theosophical Society

3.Once the President of the Indian National Congress

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

107. Which of the following countries is not part of Sahel region?

A. Senegal

B. Mali

C. Nigeria

D. Egypt

108.Which of the following statements is true with respect to 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act?

1. Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution of India by the 42nd Constitutional

Amendment Act, 1976

2. Ten Fundamental Duties were included by this Amendment

3. The 11th Fundamental Duty was incorporated by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002

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

109. Which among the following is incorrectly matched?

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A. Alluvial soil-Valleys and Deltas of important rivers of India

B. Red soil-Jhansi, Kutchh

C. Laterite soil-orissa, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh

D. Black soil-Assam, Meghalaya

110. The Congress Ministries in the seven provinces of British India resigned in October 1939 because

A. Linlithgow declared emergency in India at the outbreak of the Second World War on 3 September,

1939

B. Gandhi did not want involvement of Indian with the violence of war

C. India as a British colony was automatically committeed to belligerency by Linlithgow without

bothering to consult the Indians

D. The Congress Working Committee which met immediately after the outbreak of the war failed to

elicit a satisfactory replay from Linligthgow about the war aims of Britain and how these were going

to affect India during and after the war

111. Article 33 empowers the parliament to restrict or abrogate the Fundamental Rights of

1. members of armed forces.

2. members of para-military forces.

3. non-combatatants employee of armed forces like barber, carpenters etc.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

112. .Consider the following statements On the eve of launch of Quit India Movement,

Mahatma Gandhi

1. asked the government servants to resign.

2. asked the soldiers to leave their posts.

3. asked the Princes of the Princely States to accept the sovereignty of their own people

Which of the statement given above/is

correct?

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

113. Name the Japan's men-only island that was recommended by UNESCO for World Heritage

status.

A. Hashima Island

B. Sakhalin Island

C. Tashirojima Island

D. Okinoshima Island

114. Consider the following statements

1.Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is a non-profit organisation formed to provide IT infrastructure

and services to the Central and State Governments, tax payers and other stakeholders for the implementation

of GST.

2.The government of India holds 51% stake in GSTN.


A. 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. None

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115. Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy come into category of liberal

principles?

1. The State shall endeavour to secure a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

2. The State shall protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic

interest.

3. The State shall endeavour to secure to all workers a living wage and conditions of work ensuring a decent

standard of life.

4. The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive.

Codes

A. 1, 2, 3

B. 1, 3, 4

C. 2, 3, 4

D. 1, 2, 3, 4

116. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Human Rights?

A. The United Nations adopted and proclaimed Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December

9, 1948.

B. The Amnesty International based in London is international watchdog of Human Rights

C. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) came into existence in 1993 by a Presidential

Ordinance.

D. The NHRC consists of chairperson and four full-time members.

117. Which of the following are true regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

I. The office of the CAG has been created by the Constitution

II. He holds office for a term of five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.

III. He can be removed from office only by impeachment.

IV. He has to audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and of each State and

Union Territory having a Legislative Assembly and see whether expenditure has been in accordance with the

law.


A. I, II, III and IV

B. I, III and IV

C. II and III

D. III and IV

118. „Oslo Accords‟ is concerned with

A. Israel and Palestine Liberation Organization

B. Norway and Finland

C. Sweden and Denmark


119. The Kuril Islands dispute is concerned with which of the following countries?

A. Papua New Guinea and Philippines

B. Japan and Russia

C. China and Taiwan

D. China and Vietnam

120. The special status of the State of Jammu and Kashmir

A. does not prevent the President from exercising his right to suspend the Constitutional machinery of

the State on the ground that the State Government has failed to carry out directions of the Union

Government

B. prevents the Union government from making any alteration in the name and boundaries of the State

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C. does not prevent the Union Government from making changes in the name and boundaries of the

State

D. does not prevent the Union Government from making any international agreement affecting the

State without taking the consent of the State Legislature

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