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Exam Year: 2021

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    ‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

    (a)

    Article 15

    (b)

    Article 19

    (c)

    Article 21

    (d)

    Article 29

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

    (a)

    Jain monks

    (b)

    playwrights

    (c)

    temple architects

    (d)

    philosophers

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to the Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused or increased by which of the following:

    1.Expansionary policies
    2.Fiscal stimulus
    3.Inflation-indexing of wages
    4.Higher purchasing power
    5.Rising interest rates

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1, 2, and 4 only

    (b)

    3, 4, and 5 only

    (c)

    1, 2, 3, and 5 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

    (a)

    Dholavira

    (b)

    Kalibangan

    (c)

    Rakhigarhi

    (d)

    Ropar

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

    (a)

    Article 14

    (b)

    Article 28

    (c)

    Article 32

    (d)

    Article 44

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?
    1. The Guptas of Magadha
    2. The Paramaras of Malwa
    3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
    4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
    5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
    6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1, 2 and 5

    (b)

    1, 3, 4 and 6

    (c)

    2, 3 and 4

    (d)

    5 and 6

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession?

    (a)

    Cut in tax rates accompanied by an increase in interest rates.

    (b)

    Increase in expenditure on public projects.

    (c)

    Increase in tax rates accompanied by a reduction of interest rates.

    (d)

    Reduction of expenditure on public projects.

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following?
    1. Area of the hole in the lid
    2. Temperature of the flame
    3. Weight of the lid
    Select the correct answer
    using the code given below.

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Consider the following rivers:
    1. Brahmani
    2. Nagavali
    3. Subarnarekha
    4. Vamsadhara
    Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?

    (a)

    1 and 2

    (b)

    2 and 4

    (c)

    3 and 4

    (d)

    1 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions?
    1. Burrowing animals and termites
    2. Fire
    3. Grazing herbivores
    4. Seasonal rainfall
    5. Soil properties
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1 and 2

    (b)

    4 and 5

    (c)

    2, 3 and 4

    (d)

    1, 3 and 5

    Correct Answer:

    (c)