| Agriculture |
| 1 |
Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture |
Farming Techniques |
Multi-liners(4) |
Agriculture |
| Art and Culture |
| 2 |
With reference to .the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and |
Indus Valley Civilization |
Multi-liners(4) |
Art and Culture |
| 3 |
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements |
ArtXMusic |
Multi-liners(4) |
Art and Culture |
| 4 |
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom |
Historical SitesXPorts |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 5 |
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples |
ArchitectureXTemple |
Multi-liners(4) |
Art and Culture |
| 6 |
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft illustrated paintings at |
ArtXPainting |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 7 |
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements |
JainismXphilosophy |
|
Art and Culture |
| 8 |
Consider the following pairs |
Festivals |
|
Art and Culture |
| Economics |
| 9 |
The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to |
Economic Growth,LPG,Planning |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 10 |
Which of the following statements best describes the- term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news |
Banking Regulations |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 11 |
Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991 |
Economic Growth,LPG,Planning |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 12 |
What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India |
Differentiated Banks |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 13 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) |
RBIxFunctions |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 14 |
With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 |
Budget, Fiscal Policy |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 15 |
What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST)’ |
GST |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 16 |
Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)' |
Digital Payments,Digital Infrastructure |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 17 |
With reference to ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’, which of the following statements is/are correct |
Investment Funds |
Two-liners(20) |
Economics |
| 18 |
'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and |
Trade |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 19 |
Consider the following statements |
GST |
|
Economics |
| 20 |
Consider the following statements |
Digital Payments,Digital Infrastructure |
|
Economics |
| Environment |
| 21 |
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply |
Indian Environment Acts |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 22 |
In the context of solving pollution problems what is/are the |
PollutionXImpact & remediation |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 23 |
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for |
Ecological Theory |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 24 |
With, reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’ which of the following statements is/are correct |
International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 25 |
It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely |
Biofertilizers/Fuels |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 26 |
If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit |
SpeciesXHabitat |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 27 |
Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences |
Flagship SpeciesXCharacteristics |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 28 |
In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration |
Climate Change |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 29 |
Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites |
SpeciesXHabitat |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 30 |
From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats |
National Parks |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 31 |
According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided |
Indian Environment Acts |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 32 |
The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of |
SpeciesXThreats and Conservation efforts |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 33 |
Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of |
International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment |
Two-liners(20) |
Environment |
| 34 |
Consider the following statements |
International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment |
|
Environment |
| 35 |
Consider the following pairs |
PollutionXSources |
|
Environment |
| Geography |
| 36 |
At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometers and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at |
Oceanography |
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 37 |
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct |
ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD |
Two-liners(20) |
Geography |
| 38 |
If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination |
Indian Geography:Map Based |
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 39 |
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements |
Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes |
Multi-liners(4) |
Geography |
| 40 |
Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries |
World Geography:Map based Questions |
Multi-liners(4) |
Geography |
| 41 |
What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India |
|
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 42 |
Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar |
World Geography:Map based Questions |
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 43 |
Consider the following statements |
Indian Geography:Mountains,Hills |
|
Geography |
| Governance |
| 44 |
What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’ |
SchemeXHR |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 45 |
With reference to the ‘National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’, consider |
Govt. Programs |
Two-liners(20) |
Governance |
| 46 |
With reference to `Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following |
Certification/Promotional Bodies |
Two-liners(20) |
Governance |
| 47 |
What is the purpose of Vidyanjali Yojana’ |
SchemeXHR |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 48 |
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the `National Agriculture Market’ scheme |
SchemeXRural/Agri |
Two-liners(20) |
Governance |
| 49 |
Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS) |
SchemeXInsurance |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 50 |
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents |
Various Acts |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 51 |
With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct |
SchemeXHR |
Two-liners(20) |
Governance |
| 52 |
Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’ |
SchemeXHR |
Two-liners(20) |
Governance |
| 53 |
Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’ |
SchemeXHealth |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 54 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017 |
Govt. Programs |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 55 |
‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news |
SchemeXHR |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 56 |
Consider the following statements |
Certification/Promotional Bodies |
|
Governance |
| 57 |
Consider the following statements |
SchemeXRural/Agri |
|
Governance |
| International Relations |
| 58 |
With reference to `Asia Pacific’ Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban |
United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies |
Two-liners(20) |
International Relations |
| 59 |
The term ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’ seen in the news refers to |
GroupingsXRegional |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 60 |
The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an |
World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 61 |
Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) |
GroupingsXNeighbourhood |
Two-liners(20) |
International Relations |
| 62 |
With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct |
United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies |
Multi-liners(4) |
International Relations |
| 63 |
Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the |
International Reports,Indices |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 64 |
Consider the following statements |
WTO |
|
International Relations |
| 65 |
Consider the following statements |
International Org,TreatiesXNuclear |
|
International Relations |
| Modern History |
| 66 |
In the context of Indian history, the-principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to |
Council Acts, Commissions |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 67 |
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of |
Land Revenue Systems |
Multi-liners(4) |
Modern History |
| 68 |
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for |
British PoliciesXEconomic |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 69 |
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events |
QIM |
Multi-liners(4) |
Modern History |
| 70 |
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to |
British Policies |
Single statement based |
Modern History |
| 71 |
Consider the following statements |
British Policies |
|
Modern History |
| 72 |
Consider the following pairs |
Non-Congress Parties/Organizations |
|
Modern History |
| Polity |
| 73 |
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India |
|
Multi-liners(4) |
Polity |
| 74 |
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India |
Preamble |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 75 |
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism |
|
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 76 |
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of |
Political Theory |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 77 |
The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following |
Preamble |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 78 |
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State |
Emergency |
Multi-liners(4) |
Polity |
| 79 |
The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that |
Political Theory |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 80 |
Out of the’ ‘following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government |
Political Theory |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 81 |
‘Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity |
Political Theory |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 82 |
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of |
|
Two-liners(20) |
Polity |
| 83 |
In India, Judicial Review implies |
Judiciary |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 84 |
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following |
Types of Bills |
Two-liners(20) |
Polity |
| 85 |
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by |
Elections, Delimitation |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 86 |
In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties |
|
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 87 |
Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution |
Amendment |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 88 |
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in |
Local Self-Government |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 89 |
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a |
|
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 90 |
The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of |
ParliamentxProcedures |
Multi-liners(4) |
Polity |
| 91 |
Consider the following statements |
ParliamentxProcedures |
|
Polity |
| 92 |
Consider the following statements |
DPSP |
|
Polity |
| 93 |
Consider the following statements |
Elections, Delimitation |
|
Polity |
| Science and Technology |
| 94 |
The terms `Event Horizon’, ‘Singularity’, `String Theory’ and `Standard |
PhysicsXGeneral |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 95 |
What is the purpose of ‘evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (ELISA)’ project |
PhysicsXGeneral |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 96 |
With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of `genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 97 |
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays |
PhysicsXLight energy |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 98 |
What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 99 |
Consider the following statements |
Specific Diseases |
|
Science and Technology |