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GENERAL STUDIES

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1. Which one of the following statements is b) 2 only
INCORRECT regarding the methods of soil c) Both 1 and 2
conservation? d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) Mulching is the practice of covering the
surface of the soil with a layer of organic 3. It is a local wind, which moves down the
matter to help retain soil moisture eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in
b) Shelter belts are rows of trees planted in U.S.A. and Canada. It is a hot wind that
coastal or dry regions to check wind blows in winter and therefore raises the
movement to protect soil cover temperature within a short time. This
c) Contour barrier is the practice of ploughing increase in temperature results in the
parallel to the contours of a hill slope to form melting of snow, making pasture land
a natural barrier for water to flow down the available for grazing of animals.
slope The above description refers to which of
d) Terrace Farming is the method of farming the following local wind?
where broad flat steps are made on the steep a) Mistral
slopes to reduce surface run-off and soil b) Foehn
erosion c) Harmattan
d) Chinook
2. Consider the following statements
regarding the biogas 4. Consider the following statements with
1. Biogas can be produced from both organic respect to Natural vegetation
and inorganic waste after decomposition of 1. As the amount of moisture increases, the
wastes by bacteria in biogas digesters. size of trees and their density reduces
2. It is essentially a mixture of methane and 2. Evergreen forest does not shed their leaves
carbon dioxide. simultaneously in any season of the year
Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? is/are correct?
a) 1 only a) 1 only

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b) 2 only c) As the sun’s rays fall vertically at the Tropic
c) Both 1 and 2 of Capricorn, a larger portion of the Southern
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Hemisphere gets light
d) None of the above
5. Consider the following statements with
respect to soil formation 7. Consider the following statements
1. Sub soil below the top layer is highly rich in regarding the subtropical westerly jet
humus content stream
2. The layer of weathered rock material 1. Over India, these jet streams blow south of
represents a transition zone between the the Himalayas, all through the year except in
subsoil and topsoil summer
Which of the statements given above 2. The western cyclonic disturbances
is/are correct? experienced in the north and north-western
a) 1 only parts of India are brought in by this jet stream
b) 2 only Which of the statements given above
c) Both 1 and 2 is/are correct?
d) Neither 1 nor 2 a) 1 only
b) 2 only
6. Which of the following statements is c) Both 1 and 2
correct with respect to Winter Solstice? d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) During winter solstice, it is winter in the
southern hemisphere with shorter days and 8. Consider the following statements
longer nights regarding Thermosphere
b) The places beyond the Arctic Circle 1. It is the layer of the atmosphere where the
experiences continuous daylight for about six temperature decreases rapidly with
months increasing height
2. Meteorites burn up in this layer on entering
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Which of the statements given above 2. It is predominantly practised in the semi-
is/are correct? arid and arid regions of Sahara, Central Asia
a) 1 only and some parts of India
b) 2 only Which of the statements given above
c) Both 1 and 2 is/are correct?
d) Neither 1 nor 2. a) 1 only
b) 2 only
9. Consider the following pairs c) Both 1 and 2
Forests Predominant d) Neither 1 nor 2
species (Tree)
1. Temperate deciduous - Teak 11. Consider the following statements
2. Tropical evergreen - Mahogany regarding the Peninsular plateau
3. Tropical deciduous - Oak 1. It is a tableland composed of the old
4. Coniferous - Pine crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly 2. The part of the peninsular plateau lying to
matched? the south of the Narmada river is known as
a) 2 and 4 only the Central Highlands.
b) 1 and 2 only 3. An extension of this Plateau is also visible
c) 1, 2 and 4 only in the northeast India.
d) 1 and 4 only Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
10. Consider the following statements a) 2 and 3 only
regarding Intensive subsistence farming b) 1 only
1. It is a type of farming where a farmer c) 1, 2 and 3
cultivates a small plot of land using simple d) 1 and 3 only
tools and more labour to cultivate more than
one crop annually

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12. Arrange the following sources of water in b) 2 only
the decreasing order of their distribution c) 1, 2 and 3
on earth’s surface d) 2 and 3 only
1. Atmosphere
2. Ice caps and Glaciers 14. Consider the following statements
3. Rivers regarding Tides
4. Groundwater 1. Tides are the rhythmic rise and fall of
Select the correct answer using the codes ocean water once in a day
given below 2. During the full moon and new moon days,
a) 4-3-2-1 the earth experiences spring tides
b) 2-4-1-3 Which of the statements given above
c) 3-2-4-1 is/are INCORRECT?
d) 4-2-1-3 a) 1 only
b) 2 only
13. Consider the following statements with c) Both 1 and 2
respect to arid soil d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. These soil develops under tropical and
subtropical climate with alternate wet and 15. Consider the following
dry season 1. High temperature and heavy rainfall
2. The Kankar layer (calcium content) 2. Black soil
formations in the bottom horizons of this soil 3. 210 frost-free days and bright sun-shine
restrict the infiltration of water Which of the above is/are favourable
3. Generally these soils are infertile, but after conditions for cotton cultivation?
proper irrigation these soils become a) 1 and 2 only
cultivable b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above c) 2 only
is/are correct? d) 1, 2 and 3
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16. Consider the following statements b) 2 only
regarding Air pressure c) 1 and 2 only
1. Horizontal distribution of air pressure is d) 2 and 3 only
influenced by the temperature of the air at a
given place 18. Which of the following is/are advantages of
2. High pressure area is associated with 5G technology?
cloudy skies and wet weather 1) Faster speed
3. The air always moves from high pressure 2) Ultra Low latency
areas to low pressure areas. 3) Increased connectivity
Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the codes
is/are correct? given below
a) 2 and 3 only a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 only c) 2 only
d) 1 and 2 only d) 1,2 and 3

17. With reference to India’s gold imports, 19. Consider the following statements about
consider the following statements. ‘State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index’
1. Importing huge amounts of gold might (SARAL)
lead to depreciation of Indian Rupee 1) SARAL is the first of its kind index to
2. Gold Monetization Scheme and Sovereign provide a comprehensive overview of
Gold Bond scheme helps to reduce the state-level measures adopted to facilitate
Current Account Deficit. rooftop solar deployment.
3. Gold Bond Scheme offers zero coupon 2) SARAL has been designed by the Ministry
bonds to the investors. of Science and Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3) The State of Karnataka has been placed at
correct? the first rank in the Index .
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Which of the above statements is/are d) It is an awareness campaign to protect
correct? elephants from Garo Hills of Meghalaya.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only 22. Consider the following statements
c) 1 and 3 only 1) National Anti-Profiteering Authority
d) 1,2 and 3 (NAA) is a constitutional body.
2) Input tax credit is given to the end
20. The term cellular agriculture seen in the news consumers purchasing a product under
refers to GST regime.
a) Production of electrical energy from Which of the above statements is/are
agricultural fields without use of fossil fuel correct?
b) The practice of agriculture that focuses on a) 1 only
the production of proteins, fats, and tissues b) 2 only
using biotechnology c) Both 1 and 2
c) Production of hydrogen fuel cells d) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Method of zero budget farming technique
23. Global innovation Index is released by
21. With reference to Digi yatra which of the a) World Intellectual Property Organisation
following statement is correct? b) World Economic Forum
a) Its objective is to preserve the character c) World bank
of the soul of heritage city and facilitate d) United Nations Development Programme
inclusive heritage linked urban
development. 24. Chambal river is the best place to visit this
b) It aims to connect pilgrims across the animal in its natural habitat. It is a critically
country and abroad to pilgrimage endangered animal protected under Schedule
destinations of their choice. 1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972. The wild
c) It is related to biometric based digital populations of this animal can only be found
processing of passengers at airports. in Bangladesh, India and Nepal.

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The above description refers to which of the c) It is a space mission planned by NASA to
following species? explore the presence of water vapour in
a) Gharial asteroid Bennu.
b) Gangetic river dolphin d) It is the most advanced humanoid robot
c) Golden Langur with artificial intelligence (AI) technology
d) Impressed tortoise developed by Microsoft.

25. The term ‘Auto trigger mechanism’ often 27. It is the only volcano on the island of
seen in news is related to Hawaii that has evidence of glaciation. As
a) mechanism that actuates the firing the highest volcano on the island of
sequence of a firearm Hawaii, it is an ideal location to setup
b) mechanism to check import surges astronomical observatories. Recently, US
c) mechanism that prevent goods being officials have announced that a massive
routed through nations with lower duties thirty-metre telescope project will be built
d) self defence mechanism of the human on this Volcano.
body to control anxiety The above description refers to which of
the following ?
26. Consider the following statements with a) Mount Elbrus
respect to Remdesivir and choose the b) Stromboli
most appropriate statement describing it. c) Kamakou
a) It is a second generation gene editing tool d) Mauna Kea
after CRISPR–cas9.
b) It is an antiviral drug that is used as a 28. Recently e-baalnidan is in news
treatment for filovirus infections such as regarding?
Ebola virus disease and Marburg virus a) Online Complaint System for violations and
infections. deprivation of child rights
b) Online trading platform for agricultural
commodities in India

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c) Online platform where parents can view d) School education portal aiming to
updates on their child’s progress. integrate educational websites.
d) The portal will enable in principle approval
for MSME loans up to Rs. 1 crore. 31. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about AWaRe?
29. Consider the following pairs. 1) It is an online tool aimed at guiding
Conventions Related to policy-makers and health workers to use
1. Stockholm Convention Hazardous antibiotics safely and more effectively.
chemicals and Pesticides 2) It is an initiative of Niti Aayog.
2. Bonn Convention Migratory Select the correct answer using the code
Species given below
3. Vienna Convention, 1963 Consular a) 1 only
Relations b) 2 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are c) Both 1 and 2
INCORRECTLY matched? d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 32. Which of the following statements about
c) 3 only NATGRID is/are correct?
d) 1 and 3 1) It is an IT platform to assist the
intelligence and law enforcement
30. Samagra Shiksha Jal Suraksha drive is agencies in ensuring national and internal
related to? security, with the ultimate aim to counter
a) Promoting water conservation activities terror.
for School Students 2) The office of NATGRID is attached to the
b) To audit the safety of the dams all over Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
India Select the correct answer using the codes
c) To remove inequality in rural and urban given below.
schooling a) 1 only

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b) 2 only Which of the statements given above
c) Both 1 and 2 is/are correct?
d) Neither 1 nor 2 a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
33. Consider the following statements with c) 2 and 3 only
respect to the WAWE Summit, 2019 d) All the above
1) It will be the largest gathering of young
women students to promote 35. Consider the following statements regarding
entrepreneurship in waste management. Gir National Park
2) It is an initiative of the Ministry of Women 1. China and Gir National Park in India are the
and Child Development. only places where Asiatic lion is still found in
Which of the above statements is/are its natural habitat.
correct? 2. Indian leopard is also one of the important
a) 1 only predators in the ecosystem.
b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
c) Both 1 and 2 INCORRECT?
d) Neither 1 nor 2 a) 1 only
b) 2 only
34. Consider the following statements c) Both 1 and 2
regarding Dudhwa national park: d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is the only national park located in the
state of Uttar Pradesh. 36. Consider the following countries:
2. This national park is located in sub- 1. Norway
Himalayan area called terai belt. 2. Sweden
3. Previously, the region was abode of Great 3. Denmark
One-horned Rhinoceros, but now it is not 4. Finland
found in this national park. 5. Russia

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Which of the above countries have land b) 1 and 2 only
within arctic circle? c) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 and 2 only d) None of the above
b) 1, 3 and 5 only
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 39. Consider the following statements about
d) All of the above African continent
1. It is the largest continent of the world.
37. North Korea shares its border with which 2. All three latitudes namely tropic of
of the following countries? Cancer, tropic of Capricorn and the
a) South Korea only equator passes through the continent.
b) South Korea and China only Which of the statements given above is/are
c) South Korea and Russia only correct?
d) South Korea, China and Russia only a) 1 only
b) 2 only
38. Consider the following statements regarding c) Both 1 and 2
Sundarbans: d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is designated as a biosphere reserve by
the Indian government but it is yet to be 40. Catalonia a semi-autonomous region,
included in ‘World Network of Biosphere often seen in news is located in which
Reserves’ by UNESCO. among the following country:
2. It is designated as a Wetland of a) France
International Importance under the b) Portugal
Ramsar Convention. c) Spain
3. It is the only mangrove forest in the world d) Ireland
which is the habitat of tigers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
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41. Consider the following Statements – a) 1 only
1) Indian Federal Structure imbibes the b) 2 only
Parliament with powers over a States c) Both 1 and 2
sovereignty and territories. d) Neither 1 and 2
2) The Executive machinery, that is the
Governer’s role of the state allows for the 43. Which of the following statements is/are
Union government’s control over the correct regarding the Panchayat Raj
State’s legislation. Institutions?
3) Rajya sabha has exclusive powers to 1) The Panchayati Raj System has a body
enable the parliament to legislate on the called Gram Sabha, which is composed of
matters from State list. adult voters of the area.
Which of the Statements given above 2) It’s roles and functions are decided by the
statements is/are correct? State Finance Commission.
a) 1 only 3) The PRI is composed of the three tiers.
b) 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
c) 1 and 3 given below-
d) All of the above a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2
42. Consider the following Statements- c) 1 and 3
1) President’s rule with in a state is declared d) All of the Above
when the state machinery is broken down
or cannot be carried according to the 44. Consider the Following Statements –
principles of the constitution. 1) The members of Panchayati Raj
2) Such a move has to be ratified by the Lok Institutions are directly elected.
sabha and can be only be extended till 6 2) They hold office for a period of 4 years.
months. 3) There is 1/3rd reservation for women in
Which of the Statements given above is/are the positions in these institutions.
correct?

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Which of the Statements given above are 2) The Body is part of an integrated system
correct? of Election Commission Bodies in the
a) 1 and 2 Country.
b) 1 and 3 3) The State Government is in charge of
c) 2 and 3 appointing the State election commission.
d) All of the above. Select the correct answer using the code
given below-
45. Consider the following Statements- a) 1 only
1) The Reservation for Scheduled Castes and b) 1 and 3
Scheduled Tribes are in proportion to c) 2 and 3
their population in a particular region. d) All of the Above
2) This Reservation of seats is for the
Members and not for the Chairpersons 47. With reference to the Constitutional
and Sarpanch etc. Amendments, Consider the following
Which of the Statements given above is/are Statements-
correct? 1) The Constitution has specified different
a) 1 only ways to amend the constitution for
b) 2 only different matters.
c) Both 1 and 2 2) One of the Methods is by a Special
d) Neither 1 and 2 majority and the consent of 2/3rd of the
states, particularly for issues relating to
46. Which of the following is/are correct the federal structure.
regarding the State Election Commission? 3) The President has no powers to send a
1) The State Election Commission Constitutional amendment bill back.
undertakes the elections of the Which of the Statements given above is/are
Panchayati Raj Institutions. correct?
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c) 1 and 3 Which of the Statements given above is/are
d) All of the above correct?
a) 1 only
48. Consider the following Statements – b) 2 only
1) The Sovereignty of the elected c) Both 1 and 2
representatives is an important aspect to d) Neither 1 and 2
the amendment process, as only they are
empowered to change it. 50. Which of the Following Statements is/are
2) The Special Majority which is required in correct regarding the core philosophy of the
the Parliament for a Constitutional Constitution?
Amendment is different, that is, it 1) Secularism in India cannot mean Mutual
requires 1/2 of the member majority who exclusion, as state has authority and
are present and voting. power to intervene or help in the
Which of the Statements given above is/are religious affairs.
correct? 2) Right of minorities and religious
a) 1 only communities is to establish group rights
b) 2 only and diversity.
c) Both 1 and 2 3) Upholding Social Justice, rather than
d) Neither 1 and 2 individual freedom and liberties, because
of the collectivistic and caste-based
49. Consider the following Statements- society.
1. The Kesvananda Bharati Judgement marks Select the correct answer using the code
a landmark point because, it has set given below-
certain limits on the Parliament’s a) 1 only
amending power over the Constitution. b) 2 and 3
1) It allows the Parliament to amend any c) 1 and 3
and all of the Articles of the constitution d) 1 and 2
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51. Which of the following statements is/are 53. Consider the following Statements-
correct regarding the functions of Lok Sabha? 1. The Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme
1) Ensure accountability of the executive Court implies its power to sit over the
2) Debating and Legislation federal disputes.
3) Electoral Functions 2. The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme
4) Judicial Functions Court is over the decisions/ judgements
Select the correct answer using the code given by the courts below it.
given below- Which of the statements given above is/are
a) 1, 2 and 3 incorrect?
a) 1 ,2 and 4 a) 1 only
b) 2 and 4 b) 2 only
c) All of the Above c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 and 2
52. Consider the following Statements-
1) No- Confidence Motion in the Parliament 54. Consider the following pairs-
ensures of a responsible government and 1) Single Citizenship – Characteristic of a
the balance between legislature and Unitary State.
executive. 2) Integrated Judiciary – Federal Structure
2) The Comptroller and Auditor general and 3) State and Union Lists – Federal Structure
Public accounts committee help in Which of the above is correctly matched?
ensuring the accountability of the a) 3 only
executive. b) 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are c) 1 and 3
correct? d) All of the above
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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55. Consider the following pairs: a) 1 only
Scheme Objective b) 2 only
1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana To c) Both 1 and 2
distribute LPG connections to women of d) Neither 1 nor 2
BPL families
2. UDAN scheme To revive under-served 57. Which of the following statements best
and un-served airports describes the floating exchange rate
3. UDAAN initiative To save energy system.
consumption by distributing LED bulbs a) Exchange rates are determined by the
Which of the pairs given above is/are government
correctly matched? b) Exchange rates are determined by the
a) 1only central bank
b) 1 and 2 only c) Exchange rates are determined by global
c) 1, 2 and 3 supply and demand of the currency
d) None of them are correct d) Exchange rates are linked with hard
currencies such as U.S. dollars, pound
56. Consider the following statements about sterling, etc.
the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
scheme. 58. With reference to the Integrated Child
1. Currently, it is being implemented only in Development Services (ICDS) scheme,
selected districts of Haryana where Child consider the following statements
Sex Ratio (CSR) is very low 1. The scheme covers only children up to the
2. It is a tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of age of 6 years as beneficiaries
Women and Child Development, Health & 2. In addition to providing supplementary
Family Welfare and Human Resource nutrition, the scheme also offers Pre-
Development school non-formal education to the
Which of the statements given above is/are beneficiaries
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Which of the statements given above is/are c) Both 1 and 2
correct? d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only
b) 2 only 61. Consider the following pairs:
c) Both 1 and 2 Practise Refers to
d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Crop rotation Growing two or more
crops one after the other in the same
59. Consider the following pairs: piece of land
Revolution Related to 2. Mixed farming Agricultural system in
1. Green Revolution Food grain Production which a farmer conducts different
2. Silver Revolution Egg/Poultry agricultural practice together
Production 3. Organic farming Believes in natural
3. Yellow Revolution Horticulture growth of crops without adding any
Which of the pairs given above is/are fertilizers and pesticides or any other
correctly matched? foriegn elements
a) 1only Which of the pairs given above is/are
b) 1 and 2 only correctly matched?
c) 2 and 3 only a) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
60. Consider the following statements d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Rabi Crops are also called as Monsoon
crops 62. With reference to a command economy,
2. Wheat is an example of Kharif crops consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is a system where the free market,
correct? determines what goods should be
a) 1 only produced, how much should be produced,
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and the price at which the goods are 2. The RBI has the sole right to mint coins
offered for sale and issue banknotes in India
2. It is a key feature of any capitalist country Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
incorrect? a) 1 only
a) 1 only b) 2 only
a) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2
b) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements about
63. Consider the following statements ecosystem.
1. Quantitative restrictions impose absolute 1. Estuary is an example of terrestrial
limits on imports, while tariffs do not ecosystem.
2. The General Agreement on Tariffs and 2. It includes both living organisms and non-
Trade (GATT) agreement provides for the living entities.
general elimination of quantitative Which of the statements given above is / are
restrictions correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are a) 1 only
correct? b) 2 only
a) 1 only c) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 66. What can cause a decrease in the
population density?
64. Consider the following statements 1. Natality
1. Legal tender is the money which a 2. Mortality
creditor is under compulsion to accept in 3. Immigration
settlement of his claims 4. Emigration

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Select the correct answer using the code Which of the above examples are related
given below. to in-situ conservation:
a) 1 only a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3only
c) 2 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only
d) All of the above d) 1, 2 and 3

67. Consider the following statements: 69. Consider the following statements:
1) If the Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) of 1. Oceans are the largest reservoirs of global
a lake increases, the dissolved oxygen carbon.
decreases. 2. Innate immunity is non-specific immunity in
2) The aim of the sewage waste treatment is the body.
to increase the BOD of the waste water, so 3. Salmonella typhi bacteria cause Malaria in
that it can be released into water bodies. humans.
3) Greater the Biological Oxygen demand, 4. Some organisms are restricted to a narrow
greater the polluting potential. range of salinity and they are called as
Which of the statements given above are stenohaline organisms.
correct? Which of the statements given above are
a) 1 and 2 only correct?
b) 2 and 3 only a) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, and 4
68. Consider the following,
1. Zoo 70. When a body of water becomes overly
2. Sacred Groves enriched with minerals and nutrients
3. Nursery which induce excessive growth of algae.
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a) Enrichment Select the correct answer using the code
b) Siltation given below.
c) Eutrophication a) 1 and 2 only
d) Erosion b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
71. Consider the following statements: d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Pioneer community is the last community
which is in equilibrium with the environment. 73. Scientists have found bacteria which can
2. Secondary succession is always faster than live adapted in a wide range of
the primary succession. temperatures, We can call this bacteria as:
3. If lichens grow in a barren area for the first Answer option
time, it is called a climax community. a) Eurythermal
Which of the statements given above is / b) Stenothermal
are correct? c) Plasmothermal
a) 1 only d) Vivothermal
b) 2 and 3 only
c). 1 and 3 only 74. With reference to population interaction,
d) 2 only which of the following doesn’t have a
detrimental effect on any of the species
72. Which of the following statements is/are involved?
incorrect regarding the pyramids of 1. Commensalism
energy? 2. Mutualism
1. Always 100% of energy passes from lower 3. Amensalism
to higher trophic level. 4. Predation
2. Ecological pyramid of energy is always 5. Competition
upright. Which of the given above is/are correct?
3. Pyramid of Biomass cannot be inverted in a) 2 only
any ecosystem. b) 2, 3 and 4 only

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c) 1 and 2 only 77. Arrange the following in chronological
d) 1, 2, and 5 only order-
1) Non Co-operation Movement
75. Consider the following statements: 2) Champaran Satyagraha
1. Robert Clive led the British East India 3) Rowlatt Act
Company’s army against Siraj-ud-daulah 4) Khilafat Movement
at Battle of Buxar. Select the answer from the code given
2. Mir Qasim was defeated in the Battle of below
Plassey. a) 2-3-4-1
Which of the statements given above is / b) 2-3-1-4
are correct? c) 3-2-1-4
a) 1 only d) 3-2-4-1
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 78. With reference to the term Bigha, select
d) Neither 1 nor 2 the correct answer based on the options
given below-
76. Consider the following statements: a) Unit of measurement of land
1. The first Anglo- Maratha war ended with b) Bonded labour
the Treaty of Salbai. c) Waste land converted to cultivated land
2. Third Anglo-Maratha War which crushed d) Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
Maratha power ended with Treaty of Pune.
Which of the statements given above is / 79. Hazaribagh, in present-day Jharkhand,
are correct? was an area where these tribes reared
a) 1 only cocoons. They were the first tribes to
b) 2 only protest against British. Guerilla warfare
c) Both 1 and 2 technique was used by this people to
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best describes which of the following 2. Bakht Khan, a soldier from Bareilly, took
tribes ? charge of a large force of fighters who came to
a) Santhals Delhi and became a key military leader of the
b) Khonds rebellion.
c) Mundas Select the correct answer using the code
d) None of the above given below
a) 1 only
80. Consider the following statements b) 2 only
regarding 1857 Revolt c) Both 1 and 2
1. Awadh was one of the last territories to be d) Neither 1 nor 2
annexed by Company.
2. Many ruling families tried to negotiate with 82. Consider the following statements
the Company to protect their interests. 1. The East India Company established the
3. Many of Sepoys were peasants and they trading posts at Surat, Madras and Calcutta.
had families living in the villages. 2. The historic imperial city of Calcutta
Select the correct answer using the code became a dusty provincial town in the
given below nineteenth century before it was rebuilt as
a) 1 and 3 only the capital of British India after 1912.
b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
c) 1, 2 and 3 given below
d) 3 only a) 1 only
b) 2 only
81. With reference to leaders of 1857 revolt, c) Both 1 and 2
consider the following statements d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Birjis Qadr, the son of the deposed Nawab
Wajid Ali Shah, was proclaimed the new 83. Consider the following statements
Nawab in Lucknow. 1. The establishment of the Delhi College in
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the sciences as well as the humanities, largely b) 2 only
in the Sanskrit language. c) Both 1 and 2
2. The period from 1830 to 1857 was called d) Neither 1 nor 2
as a period of the Delhi renaissance.
Select the answer using the code given 86. With reference to the term Jamdani,
below Choose the correct answer based on the
a) 1 only options given below
b) 2 only a) The most important centres of jamdani
c) Both 1 and 2 weaving were Dacca in Bengal and Lucknow
d) Neither 1 nor 2 in the United Provinces
b) They are the local names for printed cotton
84. With reference to the term Khanqah, cloth.
Choose the correct answer based on the c) Fine cotton from Calicut
options given below d) Both (c) and (b)
a) Tomb of sufi saint
b) Open place for Id prayers 87. Arrange the following in Chronological
c) A sufi lodge Order-
d) None of the above 1) Simon Commission
2) Bengal Partition
85. With reference to Shahjahanabad, 3) Lucknow Reunion
consider the following statements 4) Dandhi March
1. The city of Shahjahanabad was built during Select the correct answer using the code
Aurangzeb’s era. given below
2. The prominent features of Shahjahanabad a) 2-3-1-4
were water storage and drainage systems. b) 2-4-3-1
Select the correct answer using the code c) 4-2-3-1
given below d) 4-2-1-3
a) 1 only

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88. With reference to Pathshalas, consider the Select the correct answer using the codes
following statements given below
1. There were no fixed fee, no printed books, a) 2 and 3 only
no separate school building in Local Schools b) 1 only
or Pathshalas. c) 1 and 2 only
2. After 1854 the Company appointed a d) 1, 2 and 3
number of government pandits to visit the
pathshalas and try and improve the standard 90. With reference to women reformers,
of teaching. consider the following statements
Select the correct answer using the code 1. Tarabai Shinde wrote a book about the
given below miserable lives of upper-caste Hindu women.
a) 1 only 2. Pandita Ramabai, a woman published a
b) 2 only book named Stripurushtulna criticising the
c) Both 1 and 2 social differences between men and women.
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the incorrect answer using the code
given below
89. Consider the following statements a) 1 only
1) Rammohun Roy was keen to spread the b) 2 only
knowledge of Western education in the c) Both 1 and 2
country and bring about greater freedom d) Neither 1 nor 2
and equality for women.
2) In the Telugu-speaking areas of the 91. Consider the following statements
Madras Presidency, Ishwarchandra regarding Rajaji
Vidyasagar formed an association for 1. C. Rajagopalachari, popularly known as
widow remarriage. Rajaji, served as a member of the Interim
3) Veerasalingam Pantulu, used the ancient Government of 1946.
texts to suggest that widows could 2. He was a veteran nationalist and leader of
remarry. the Salt Satyagraha in the south.

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3. He was given the title of the ‘ambassador of Select the correct answer using the code
Hindu- Muslim unity’. given below
Select the correct answer using the codes (a) 2-3-1-4
given below (b) 2-4-3-1
(a) 2 and 3 only (c) 4-3-2-1
(b) 1 only (d) 3-2-4-1
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 94. With reference to First World war,
consider the following statements
92. What is/are the characteristic features of 1. It led to a huge rise in the defence
Kalighat Painting? expenditure of the Government of India.
1) Mythological themes 2. The business groups reaped fabulous
2) Images were 3-Dimensional profits from the war.
3) Bold, deliberately non-realistic style 3. It caused a decline of imports from other
Select the correct answer using the codes countries into India
given below Select the correct answer using the code
a) 1 only given below
b) 2 and 3 a) 1 only
c) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the Above c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
93. Arrange the following in Chronological
Order 95. Consider the following statements
1. Partition of Bengal 1. All India Muslim League was founded at
2. Illbert Bill Controversy Dacca in 1906.
3. Arms Act 2. The Muslim League condemned the
4. Establishment of Poona Sarvajanik Sabha partition of Bengal.

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3. Two- Third seats in the councils were a) 1 only
reserved for Muslims after the introduction of b) 2 only
Separate Electorate. c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the code d) Neither 1 and 2
given below
a) 1 only 98. With reference to Ancient India, consider
b) 2 and 3 only the following statements:
c) 1 and 2 only 1. Many craftsmen and merchants grouped
d) 1, 2 and 3 into Shrenis, which also sometimes served as
Banks.
96. With reference to the ancient India, the 2. These shrenis of crafts persons provided
term kammakaras refers to training, procured raw material, and
(a) Ministers in Akbar’s court distributed the finished product.
(b) Landless agricultural labourers Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Military Officers incorrect?
(d) Center of education attached to a religious a) 1 only
establishment b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
97. With reference to Upanishads, consider d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following statements –
1. There is mention of women thinkers, such 99. Consider the following statements
as Gargi, who was famous for her regarding the idea of bhakti
learning, and participated in debates held 1. The idea of Bhakti is present in the
in royal courts. Bhagavad Gita, a sacred book of the Hindus,
2. Satyakama Jabala, was named after his which is included in the Mahabharata.
mother, the slave woman Jabali. 2. There were a two-way relationship
Which of the statements given above is/are between the deity and the devotee.
correct?

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Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Ravikirthi was a court poet of Chalukya
correct? ruler Pulakesin 2.
a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
b) 2 only correct?
c) Both 1 and 2 a) 1 only
d) Neither 1 and 2 b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
100. Consider the following statements: d) Neither 1 and 2
1. Aihole was the capital of the Chalukyas of
Badami which developed as a religious
centre, with a number of temples.

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NUMBER AFFAIRS

Test 01 09/02/2020 Polity 1 June month India year

Current
•Historical background Affairs book-Scientific and
technological
•Making of the development
constitution

•Salient features

•Preamble

•Union and its territories

•Citizenship

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•DPSP

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Medieval History Current Education
Affairs

Test 03 23/02/2020 Economy 1 August month India Year book-

Energy
•Public finance Current

•Inflation Affairs

•National income +

•Current Affairs related to

above

Test 04 01/03/2020 Environment 1 September India Year Book-

month Current Environment
Environmental ecology Affairs
-Basics of ecology,
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modified ecosystems

Biodiversity- Various
types of diversity

-Genetic, species,
ecosystem. Bio-diversity
depletion, Conservation
(In situ and ex situ).
Details of in situ and ex
situ (Biosphere reserves,
Species oriented projects
like project tiger, Sacred
grooves. Similarly zoos,
cryopreservation, gene
banks), Bio-diversity
related legislations

-National and
international.

Agriculture Crop and its

classification,Tillage,
Cropping system and
pattern, Farming system,
Sustainable agriculture,
Organic farming,
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book-
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geography and Human Current
geography Affairs
Test 06 15/03/2020 Modern India-1707 to October India Year
book- Rural
1857 & Art and culture 16th-31st and Urban
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Parliament, State
legislature

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book-
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pollution- air, water, Current
plastic, e wastes, etc. Affairs
Legislations,
[Link], Global
warming and Climate
change -Basics of global
warming, International
Collaboration on Climate
Change

Agriculture Agriculture
Schemes, Government
initiatives related to
Agriculture,
Technologies involved in
Agriculture,
Organizations related to
Agriculture, Climate
Change and Agriculture,
Zero Budget Natural
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India- Physical 1st–15th and Family
environment, Human Current welfare
geography Affairs

Test 10 12/04/2020 Modern History December India year

book- Industry
1885-1947, Art and 16th-31st
culture- Part 2 Current
Affairs

Test 11 19/04/2020 Polity 3 January India year

1. Emergency Provisions 1st-15th book- Defence

2. Amendment to the Current

Constitutions Affairs

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4. Inter State Relations

5. Federal Features

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RBI & Banking, Capital 16th-31st

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related to Science and Current
Environment Affairs

PHASE III

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Test 15 17/05/2020 Full Mock 2 Current

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