Author: Kunal Grover

1. Which of the following are the pollutant that enter the atmosphere due to large scale burning of the biomass?
1. Formaldehyde
2. Potassium
3. Benzene
4. Carbon Monoxide
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Consider the following statements:
1. Lord Curzon was the Viceroy when the first session of the Indian National Congress was held.
2. Formation of Indian National Congress was preceded by a number of political organizations including Poona Sarvajanik Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following factors influence the spatial distribution of the salinity of the oceans?
1. Ocean currents
2. Atmospheric Pressure
3. Evaporation
4. Wind Direction
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4.The Western Indian Ocean has witnessed a sharp decline in phytoplankton population due to increased sea surface temperatures largely because increased sea surface temperatures
(a) suppress the mixing of surface and sub-surface waters
(b) make the oceanic water acidic
(c) constrict reproduction among the phytoplankton
(d) limit the process of photosynthesis

5.Nairobi Package’, in news recently, is related to the affairs of
(a) FAO
(b) UNFCCC
(c) WTO
(d) IMF

6. Which of the following enshrine the goal of promotion of sense of brotherhood among the citizens?
(a) Preamble only
(b) Preamble and Fundamental Duties
(c) Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Preamble, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

7. Consider the following statements:
1. In Indian Parliamentary system , the office of the ‘Leader of the House’ is not mentioned in the Constitution.
2. In Indian Parliamentary system , the office of the ‘Leader of the Opposition’ is not mentioned in the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

8.Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Parliamentary System:
1. The power to adjourn a session of any House lies with the Presiding officer of that House.
2. The power to adjourn a session of any House sine die lies with the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following statements:
1. No ground has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution for the removal of the Vice- President.
2. The resolution to remove the Vice-President cannot be introduce in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. India is planning to notify Euro V and Euro VI norms soon. The norms are related to
(a) international banking standards
(b) vehicular emission standards
(c) mergers and acquisition standards
(d) effluents from industrial units

1. Which of the following states were formerly Union Territories?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Goa
3. Arunachal Pradesh
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Consider the following statements:
At the time of independence
1. Indian Union was classified into three distinct constituent units.
2. Part A states were administered by the President through a Chief Commissioner.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following was the only Union Territory at the time of independence and continues to enjoy the same status to date?
(a) Daman and Diu
(b) Dadar and Nagar Haveli
(c) Puducherry
(d) Andaman & Nicobal Islands

4. Through which of the following acts, the Governor General of Bengal was made the Governor Bengal of India?
(a) Charter Act of 1833
(b) Charter Act of 1853
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1861
(d) Regulating Act of 1773

5. What is the correct order of the following satyagrahas undertaken by Gandhiji?
(a) Kheda – Champaran – Ahmedabad
(b) Kheda – Ahmedabad – Champaran
(c) Champaran – Ahmedabad – Kheda
(d) Champaran – Kheda – Ahmedabad