| Agriculture |
| 1 |
Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years |
Crop-specific details |
Single statement based |
Agriculture |
| 2 |
With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements |
Crop-specific details |
Multi-liners(4) |
Agriculture |
| 3 |
Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years |
Crop-specific details |
Single statement based |
Agriculture |
| 4 |
The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus |
Agri-Marketing |
Single statement based |
Agriculture |
| 5 |
Consider the following statements |
Soils |
|
Agriculture |
| Art and Culture |
| 6 |
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka |
Historical SitesXAshoka |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 7 |
Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait |
ArtXPainting |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 8 |
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct |
AdministrationXGupta |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 9 |
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar |
Medieval Administration |
Two-liners(20) |
Art and Culture |
| 10 |
Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of |
ArchitectureXTemple |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 11 |
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site |
Indus Valley Civilization |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 12 |
With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct |
ArtXMusic |
Single statement based |
Art and Culture |
| 13 |
Consider the following statements |
Medieval Administration |
|
Art and Culture |
| 14 |
Consider the following statements |
Bhakti and Sufi Movements |
|
Art and Culture |
| 15 |
Consider the following |
BuddhismXPhilosophy |
|
Art and Culture |
| 16 |
Consider the following pairs |
Historical Sites |
|
Art and Culture |
| Economics |
| 17 |
With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct |
Economic Growth,LPG,Planning |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 18 |
In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because |
Economic Growth,LPG,Planning |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 19 |
The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of |
Financial Inclusion,PSL |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 20 |
Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly |
Finance/Capital Market |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 21 |
The Chairman of public sector banks are selected by the |
Banking Regulations |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 22 |
In the context of India, which of the following factors is/are contributor/contributors to reducing the risk of a currency crisis |
Budget, Fiscal Policy |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 23 |
Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee |
RBIXLiquidity Management |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 24 |
With reference to India's Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are correct |
Economic GrowthXFive Year Plans |
Multi-liners(4) |
Economics |
| 25 |
Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India |
Banking Regulations |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 26 |
What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently |
Banking Regulations |
Single statement based |
Economics |
| 27 |
Consider the following statements |
Budget, Fiscal Policy |
|
Economics |
| 28 |
Consider the following statements |
National Income Accounting(GDP) |
|
Economics |
| 29 |
Consider the following statements |
RBIxFunctions |
|
Economics |
| Environment |
| 30 |
In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere |
Climate Change |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 31 |
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as |
PollutionXSources |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 32 |
In India,'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following |
India Environmental Policy/Body |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 33 |
Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment |
PollutionXSources |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 34 |
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct |
India Environmental Policy/Body |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 35 |
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone |
National Parks |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 36 |
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve |
National Parks |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 37 |
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of |
SpeciesXExotic/Invasive |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 38 |
In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned |
PollutionXImpact & remediation |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 39 |
In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements |
Biofertilizers/Fuels |
Multi-liners(4) |
Environment |
| 40 |
Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World' |
SpeciesXHabitat |
Single statement based |
Environment |
| 41 |
Consider the following statements |
Indian Environment Acts |
|
Environment |
| 42 |
Consider the following statements |
Wetlands |
|
Environment |
| 43 |
Consider the following statements |
Indian Environment Acts |
|
Environment |
| 44 |
Consider the following statements |
SpeciesXHabitat |
|
Environment |
| 45 |
Consider the following |
PollutionXSources |
|
Environment |
| 46 |
Consider the following statements |
SpeciesXPeculiar features |
|
Environment |
| 47 |
Consider the following pairs |
SpeciesXHabitat |
|
Environment |
| 48 |
Consider the following statements |
Indian Environment Acts |
|
Environment |
| Geography |
| 49 |
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati |
Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes |
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 50 |
With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements |
Critical Minerals,Rare Earth,Other Minerals |
Multi-liners(4) |
Geography |
| 51 |
Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night |
Climate Type |
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 52 |
On 21st June, the Sun |
World Geography:Solstice |
Single statement based |
Geography |
| 53 |
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate |
|
Multi-liners(4) |
Geography |
| 54 |
Consider the following pairs |
Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes |
|
Geography |
| 55 |
Consider the following statements |
Oil,Natural Resources |
|
Geography |
| 56 |
Consider the following pairs |
World Geography:Map based Questions |
|
Geography |
| 57 |
Consider the following States |
Forests vegetation |
|
Geography |
| Governance |
| 58 |
In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc. |
Domestic Bodies/Agencies |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 59 |
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the |
Govt. Programs |
Single statement based |
Governance |
| 60 |
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India |
SchemeXVulnerable |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 61 |
With reference to the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017, consider the following statements |
SchemeXHealth |
Multi-liners(4) |
Governance |
| 62 |
Consider the following statements |
Govt. Programs |
|
Governance |
| 63 |
Consider the following statements |
Domestic Bodies/Agencies |
|
Governance |
| 64 |
Consider the following statements |
Various Acts |
|
Governance |
| International Relations |
| 65 |
Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries |
International Org,TreatiesXNuclear |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 66 |
The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the |
International Reports,Indices |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 67 |
Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World's Bank 'Ease of Doing Business Index' |
International Reports,Indices |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 68 |
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements |
World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance |
Multi-liners(4) |
International Relations |
| 69 |
Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018 |
GroupingsXRegional |
Single statement based |
International Relations |
| 70 |
Consider the following statements |
United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies |
|
International Relations |
| Modern History |
| 71 |
With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements |
Freedom Movement Personalities |
Multi-liners(4) |
Modern History |
| 72 |
Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' |
Council Acts, Commissions |
Multi-liners(4) |
Modern History |
| 73 |
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements |
Bengal Partition,Swadeshi Boycott Movement |
Two-liners(20) |
Modern History |
| 74 |
With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs |
Non-Congress Parties/Organizations |
Match the following(5) |
Modern History |
| 75 |
Consider the following pairs |
Non-Congress Parties/Organizations |
|
Modern History |
| Polity |
| 76 |
With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements |
ParliamentxProcedures |
Two-liners(20) |
Polity |
| 77 |
Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past |
Governor |
Multi-liners(4) |
Polity |
| 78 |
The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of |
Schedules/Parts |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 79 |
Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice |
|
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 80 |
In the context of polity, which one of the |
Political Theory |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 81 |
Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void |
5th & 6th Schedules |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 82 |
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements |
Judiciary |
Two-liners(20) |
Polity |
| 83 |
In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital |
Political Theory |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 84 |
With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following |
Judiciary |
Single statement based |
Polity |
| 85 |
Consider the following statements |
Amendment |
|
Polity |
| 86 |
Consider the following statements |
ParliamentxProcedures |
|
Polity |
| 87 |
Consider the following statements |
Judiciary |
|
Polity |
| Science and Technology |
| 88 |
Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation |
SpaceXTheory |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 89 |
Which one of the following statements is not correct |
Specific Diseases |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 90 |
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 91 |
For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used |
Emerging TechXSpace |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 92 |
The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 93 |
With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference / differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution) |
Emerging TechXCommunication |
Two-liners(20) |
Science and Technology |
| 94 |
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 95 |
In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements |
Emerging TechXIT |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 96 |
With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Single statement based |
Science and Technology |
| 97 |
In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices |
Emerging TechXCommunication |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 98 |
'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why |
Genetics,Biotechnology |
Multi-liners(4) |
Science and Technology |
| 99 |
Consider the following statements |
Emerging TechXIT |
|
Science and Technology |