Author: Prelims

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Q.1) The Seventh Schedule is related to which of the following lists?
1. Union List
2. States List
3. Concurrent List
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Re-imagining federalism to fulfil India’s potential

Q.2) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 describes which of the following statements as the main functions of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ?
1. To lay down standards for the quality of air.
2. To provide statistical data related to air pollution.
3. To plan a nation-wide programme for the prevention of air pollution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Inspired by: Government issues dust deadline: March 31 or face suspension

Q.3) With reference to the VSHORAD, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a special type of air-defence system.
2. It is used by Navy only.
Which of the statements given abvove is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.4) Consider the following statement regarding the ‘the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016’:
1. The act is applicable to only commercial projects.
2. All the states has notified the Rules, under the act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct

Q.5) The Anthropological Survey of India operates under which of the following ministry of the Government of India?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
c) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
d) None of the above
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Q.6) Consider the following pairs : (CSE: 2014)
1. Garba : Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, (CSE: 2014)
consider the following pairs :
Famous shrine Location
1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley
3. Alchi temple complex : Ladakh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Consider the followingstatements: (CSE: 2014)
1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) With reference to the VRDL test, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a urinal test.

2. It is used for the screening of syphills.

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

Inspired by: India lacks specialized labs for tackling H1N1 outbreaks: parliamentary panel

Q.2) With reference to the Parker solar probe, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a planned project of the European Space Agency.

2. It will study the corona of the Sun.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 2 only

d) Both 1 and 2

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Q.3) Consider the following statements about Shuddhi movement:

1. It was started by Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Swami Shraddhanand.

2. It was aimed to accept people back to Hinduism.

3. It was aimed at abolishing the practise of untouchability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 only

d) 1,2 and 3

Q.4) Which of the following are not ores of a nuclear element?

1. Thorite

2. Thorianite

3. Monazite

4. Malachite

5. Pyrolusite

Select the correct option using the code given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) All of the above

Q.5) With reference to the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO), recently seen in news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a particle physics research project.

2. It is being built in the Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements given above is/ae correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) 2 only

Inspired by: Neutrino project in Bodi hills gets environmental clearance

Q.6) India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to ?

a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years.

b) Its high population in the age group of 15­-64 years.

c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years.

d) Its high total population.

Q.7) Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct ?

a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto protocol.

b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota.

c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission.

d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the united nations environment programs.

Q.8) Consider the following :

1. Right to education.

2. Right to equal access to public service.

3. Right to food.

Which of the above is/are human right/human rights under “universal declaration of human rights” ?

a) 1 only.

b) 1 and 2 only.

c) 3 only.

d) 1,2,and 3.

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Q.1) Meteorite is a solid piece of debris from which of the following object?
1. Comet
2. Asteroid
3. Meteoroid
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
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Q.2) The London Interbank Offered Rate(LIBOR) is based on which of the following currencies, other than US dollar and Euro?
1. Pound Sterling
2. Japanese yen
3. Swiss franc
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
Inspired by: RBI bans letters of undertaking for seeking overseas loans

Q.3) With reference to the Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE), consider the following statements:
1. It was by the department of financial services (DFS).
2. It is related to the responsibilities of the public sector banks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the election of President of India:
1. The President’s election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by open ballot.
2. If the election of a person as President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him before the date of such declaration of the Supreme Court will be invalidated
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both 1 and 2
d)Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the S-400 missile system:
1. It is an anti-aircraft missile system.
2. It is a Russian missile system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: S-400 deal may be finalised by March 31

Q.6) India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to ?
a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years.
b) Its high population in the age group of 15­-64 years.
c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years.
d) Its high total population.

Q.7) Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto protocol.
b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota.
c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission.
d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the united nations environment programs.

Q.8) Consider the following :
1. Right to education.
2. Right to equal access to public service.
3. Right to food.
Which of the above is/are human right/human rights under “universal declaration of human rights” ?
a) 1 only.
b) 1 and 2 only.
c) 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3.

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Q.1) With reference to the Crime & Criminal Tracking Network & System (CCTNS) project, consider the following statements:
1. It is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau.
2. It also involves training of police personnel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: NCRB to collate data on online child sexual abuse

Q.2) Which of the following are the Key focus areas of the International Solar Alliance?
1. To promote solar technologies in the solar sector.
2. To build a common knowledge e-Portal.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
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Q.3) Which of the following organizations is a partner in the Global Nutrition Report?
a) Generations United
b) CARE
c) World Health Organisation
d) Food and Agriculture Organisation

Q.4) Which of the following statement given below is incorrect regarding the Bioremediation?
a) Bioremediation is a waste management technique that involves the use of organisms to neutralize pollutants from a contaminated site
b) Incineration is a type of Bioremediation.
c) Bioremediation Technology can be generally classified as in situ or ex situ.
d) All are correct

Q.5) The Anganwadi centres are part of which of the following government scheme/program?
a) Supplemental Security Income Scheme
b) Children’s Health Insurance Program
c) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
d) Integrated Child Development Scheme
Inspired by: 4.5 lakh anganwadi centres have no toilets, drinking water facilities: Report

Q.6) The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? (CSE: 2015)
1. People’s participation in development
2. Political accountability
3. Democratic decentralization
4. Financial mobilization
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.7) With reference to Indian economy, consider the following : (CSE: 2015)
1. Bank rate
2. Open market operations
3. Public debt
4. Public revenue
Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
a) 1 only
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 and 2
d) 1, 3 and 4

Q.8) With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct? (CSE: 2015)
a) Controlling the inflation in India is the responsibility of the Government of India only
b) The Reserve Bank of India has no role in controlling the inflation
c) Decreased money circulation helps in controlling the inflation
d) Increased money circulation helps in controlling the inflation

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Q.1) With reference to the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), consider the following statements:
1. It was created under the Information Technology Act.
2. The NCIIP has identified Transport as a Critical Sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.2) In context of ancient India, what was Rapalgai?
a) Attainment of knowledge of self.
b) Maaterial basis of this universe.
c) A rope-based device.
d) Steel implements of surgery.

Q.3) Input tax credit means
a) At the time of paying tax on output, tax already paid on inputs can be reduced
b) Special incentive given by government to big taxpayers
c) Compensation of losses of states which they would incur from GST
d) A special cess applied on imports

Q.4) Which of the following statements regarding the Preventive Detention is incprrect?
a) If a person is arrested or detained under a law providing for preventive detention, then the protection against arrest and detention under Article 22 (1) and 22 (2) shall not be available
b) A detainee under preventive detention can have no right of personal liberty guaranteed by Article 19 or Article 21
c) A person may be taken to preventive custody only for 3 months at the first instance
d) All are correct

Q.5) The Pritzker Prize is awarded for outstanding work in which of the following field?
a) Science
b) Journalism
c) Architecture
d) Mathematics
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Q.6) Which of the following grants/ grant direct credit assistance to rural households ?(CSE: 2014)
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks
Select the correct anser using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until(CSE: 2014)
a) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911
c) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
d) the Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan

Q.8) The 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the(CSE: 2014)
a) attainmentof Self­Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
b) attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress
c) Non­Cooperation Movement was launched
d) decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken

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Q.1) With reference to the RBI Act, 1934, consider the following statements:
1. Under the provisions of the act the central bank is required to pay the central government its surplus.
2. Under the act, no surplus is given to state government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: RBI may pay interim dividend of Rs. 10,000 cr.

Q.2) With reference to the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The GEAC is also responsible for ap­proval of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered organisms.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: Govt: GM soybean imports only after regulator’s approval

Q.3) Consider the following statements:
1. The Constituent Assembly started functioning in December 1946.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first President of the Constituent Assembly.
3. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.4) Which of the following agreement/convention is related to the WTO?
a) Bonn Agreement
b) Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
c) Marrakesh Agreement
d) Barcelona Convention for Protection against Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea

Q.5) With reference to the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a part of the European Investment Bank (EIB).
2. It has no member from the Aisan Continent.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: India to join multilateral lender EBRD

Q.6) Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three? (CSE: 2014)
a) Crab
b) Mite
c) Scorpion
d) Spider

Q.7) The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in (CSE: 2014)
a) the President of India
b) the Parliament
c) the Chief Justice of India
d) the Law Commission

Q.8) Consider the following towns of India : (CSE: 2014)
1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Kamal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees / fabric?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 3 and 4

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Q.1) With reference to the India Meteorological Department(IMD), consider the following statements:
1. Ministry of Science and Technology is its parent department.
2. The System of Aerosol Monitoring and Research (SAMAR) was launched by the IMD.
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
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] High noon: dealing with above-normal temperatures

Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding some of the RBI’s monetary tools:
1. RBI do not extends Liquidity Adjustment Facility to RRBs.
2. The Marginal Standing Facility is always fixed at a higher rate than the Repo rate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] RBI to inject extra liquidity of Rs. 1 lakh cr.

Q.3) Consider the following related to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget ManagementAct (FRBMA):
1. Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
2. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
3. Macro-economic Framework Statement
Which of the above are presented with Budget as mandated by FRBM Act?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Q.4) Consider the following:
1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Venezuela
Which of the above is/are founding members of OPEC?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

Q.5) With reference to the ‘National Virtual Library of India (NVLI)’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. The NVLI is programme under the Ministry of Culture.
2. The NVLI online platform will also cover theater related works.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: National Virtual Library of India: C-DAC spearheads massive virtual library project

Q.6) Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
1. It opposed idolatry.
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers’ bank. This would imply which of the following?
1 Other bank retains their deposits with the RBI.
2 The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need)
3 The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters.
Correct statement(s) is/are?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Under which of the following circumstances may “capital gains” arise?
1. when there is an increase in the sales of a product
2 .when there is a natural increase in the value of the property owned)
3. when you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to increase in its popularity.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.1) With reference to the Kuthiyottam ritual, consider the following statements:
1. It is usually performed during the Pongala festival.
2. The ritual is famous in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2
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Q.2) The Global Environment Fund is the financial mechanism for which of the following International conventions?
1. United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD)
2. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
3. Minamata Convention on Mercury
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
Inspired by: UN spotlight on Kerala’s energy-positive campus

Q.3) Consider the following statement regarding the Transparency International:
1. It is a Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO).
2. It is attached to the UN for its operations.
3. It is Headquartered in Paris, France.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) All of the above are correct
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.4) The ‘Global Status Report 2017: Towards a zero-emission, efficient, and resilient buildings and construction sector’ is recently published by
a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
b) Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
c) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
d) European Environment Agency (EEA)
Inspired by: UN spotlight on Kerala’s energy-positive campus

Q.5) With reference to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), consider the following statements:
1. It is a legally binding agreement.
2. India has signed the convention but didn’t ratify it yet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Fear of forfeiture: on the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill

Q.6) How do you distinguish between kuchipudi and bharatnatyam dances?
1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues i found in kuchipudi dance but not in bharatnatyam.
2 . Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of bharatnatyam but have such a form of movements.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) Which of the following would include Foreign Direct Investment on India?
1. Subsidiaries of foreign companies in India
2. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies
3. Companies exclusively financed by foreign companies
4. Portfolio investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.8) The Rowlatt act aimed at
a) compulsory economic support to war efforts
b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial
c) suppression of the khilafat movement
d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press

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