MPPSC Preliminary Examination : General Studies Model Papers

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
MPPSC Preliminary Exam

General Studies Model Question Answers

Q.1.Which one is not the principle of Parliamentary government in a democracy ?

• Collective responsibility of Executive 
• Fixed Tenure 
• Prime Minister as Primes inter pares 
• Judicial guarantee of Fundamental Rights

Q.2.The Executive in Presidential form of government is powerful because

• the Legislature is weak 
• judges are appointed by the President 
• it enjoys the fixity of tenure 
• the procedure of impeachment is cumbersome

Q.3.Presidential form of government is based on the principle of

• accountability of Executive to Judiciary 
• independence of the Executive 
• separation of powers 
• sovereignty of the Legislature

Q.4.“Politics is struggle for power”, was said by

• Morgenthau 
• Quincy Wright 
• Sprout 
• Thomson

Q.5.“Politics is concerned with the authoritative allocation of values for a society.” This definition of politics has been given by

• David Easton 
• Harold Lasswell 
• Robert Dahl 
• Charles Merriam

Q.6.According to Structural-Functional approach which of the following does not constitute ‘input functions’ of a political system

• Political socialization
• Political development 
• Interest aggregation 
• Political communication

Q.7.Who of the following is regarded as an exponent of empty liberty

• Bentham 
• J.S. Mill 
• Hegel 
• Green

Q.8.Which one of the following books is not written by Machiavelli

• The Prince 
• The Discourses 
• The Art of War 
• Behemoth

Q.9.The view that “the State is a necessary evil”, is associated with

• Individualists 
• Anarchists 
• Marxists 
• Sophists

Q.10.The philosophy that stands diametrically opposite to liberalism is

• Individualism 
• Capitalism 
• Marxism 
• Fascism

Q.11.Who of the following first propounded the organic theory of State

• Machiavelli 
• Plato 
• Marx 
• Herbert Spencer

Q.12.Social Contract theory is based on—

• Nationalism 
• Constitutionalism 
• Individualism 
• Socialism

Q.13.Who of the following first used the term ‘Socialism’ ?

• Kropotkin 
• Robert Owen 
• Marx 
• Bentham

Q.14.Which one of the following is not an agency of public opinion

• Press 
• Judiciary 
• Political Party 
• T.V. and Radio

Q.15.The first systematic classification of government was given by 

• Plato 
• Aristotle 
• Machiavelli 
• Montesquieu

Q.16.Which one of the following functions is performed by political parties ?

• To render help to poor people 
• To run hospitals 
• To manage newspapers 
• To assist candidates in contesting elections

Q.17.‘The concept of liberty’ includes—

• absence of unjust restraints 
• maximum justice 
• national liberation 
• absence of restraints

Q.18.The best explanation of ‘Equality’ is—

• identity of treatment 
• parity of remuneration 
• fulfilment of minimum needs 
• abiding by rules

Q.19.Marxian socialism is called ‘scientific socialism’, because Marx—

• considered personal experiences as his laboratory 
• opposed religion and metaphysical issues 
• rejected idealistic, vague and Utopian assumptions 
• accepted dictatorship of the proletariat

Q.20.The Retributive Theory of Justice is based on—

• the principle of deterrent punishment 
• the principle of revenge 
• the principle that punishment should aim at reforming the criminals 
• the principle of ‘hate the sin and not the sinner’

Q.21.Classless society according to Marx denotes—

• a tribal society 
• a casteless society 
• a society where there is only one class–the working class 
• a society in which all classes are in equal proportion

Q.22.Rousseau’s ‘General Will’ means—

• Will of the sovereign 
• Will of the general public 
• Will of majority 
• Collective good of the people

Q.23.The Deterrent Theory of Justice is based upon the principle of—

• Tit for tat 
• Severe and exemplary punishment to prevent the re-occurrence of crime 
• That criminals should be reformed 
• That criminals should be treated leniently

Q.24.Theory of Political Development means— 

• Development of the whole state 
• Development of the consciousness amongst the people 
• Development of the whole society through the instrumentality of the State 
• Development of political elite

Q.25.Divine Origin theory of the State holds that

• State was created by a saint named Divine 
• State was created by Pope 
• State was created by God 
• State was created by majority vote

Q.26.Oligarchy is a system where—

• representatives of the common people dominate 
• aristocratic class dominates 
• working class dominates 
• peasantry dominates

Q.27.A Totalitarian State is one in which—

• total power of the state is vested in one person 
• state has total power over its subjects 
• state caters to the total needs of its subjects 
• state has complete control over its resources

Q.28.The characteristic which is of the ‘List System’ but not of ‘Single Transferable Vote System’ is—

• it is proportional representation 
• the constituency must be multiple-member 
• quota is calculated 
• votes are cast to the party and not the candidate

Q.29.The scholar who first propounded the single transferable vote system is

• Thomas Paine 
• J.S. Mill 
• Thomas Hare 
• Rousseau

Q.30.The ideology of Democratic Socialism lays emphasis on—

• basis of society is not competition, but cooperation 
• state is a necessary evil 
• violent revolution 
• class-struggle theory

Q.31.Which of the following statements is not applicable to Hobbes ?

• Men entered into a single contract 
• Sovereign enjoyed absolute powers 
• Men can appoint their ruler 
• The contract was one-sided

Q.32.Which of the following contains the elements of the historical theory of origin of the State ?

• Kinship, religion, war, political consciousness 
• War, customs, kingship, dictates of natural law 
• Kingship, force, mutual agreements, political leadership 
• Blood-relations, contractual agreements, religion, anarchy

Q.33.The basic principle of liberalism is—

• social justice 
• equality 
• individual freedom 
• nationalism

Q.34.Modern Individualism demands freedom for—

• Group 
• Individual 
• People 
• Working class

Q.35.The concept of constitutional government was first elaborated by—

• Plato 
• Aristotle 
• Bodin 
• Machiavelli

Q.36.Who propagated “the greatest happiness to the greatest number” ?

• Marxists 
• Utilitarians 
• Liberals 
• Pluralists

Q.37.Input-output model is chiefly attributed to—

• Peter Merkl 
• Robert Dahl 
• David Easton 
• David Apter

Q.38.What are the essential elements of the State ?

• Population, territory, constitution, power 
• Population, territory, government, sovereignty 
• Population, territory, political party, sovereignty 
• Population, power, authority, sovereignty

Q.39.Which of the following theories of origin of State is more appropriate and reliable as it is based on scientific base ?

• Divine theory of origin of state 
• Force theory 
• Evolutionary theory 
• Social contract theory

Q.40.The concept of ‘Rule of Law’ was given by— 

• A.V. Dicey 
• Laski 
• Austin 
• MacIver

Q.41.Mrs. Annie Besant was associated with—

• Servants of India Society 
• Home Rule Movement 
• Civil Disobedience Movement 
• Quit India Movement

Q.42.Who presides over the joint session of the two Houses of the Parliament ?

• President of India 
• Speaker of Lok Sabha 
• Prime Minister 
• Leader of Ruling Party

Q.43.In the Indian Constitution the word secularism means—

• State has a religion of its own 
• State has nothing to do with religion 
• State has irreligious 
• State tolerates religions without professing any particular religion

Q.44.Who was the Chairman of the ‘Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly’ ?

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad 
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar 
• J. L. Nehru 
• B. N. Rao

Q.45.Through which Amendment was the word ‘Socialism’ added to the Constitution ?

• 42nd Amendment 
• 43rd Amendment 
• 44th Amendment 
• 45th Amendment

Q.46.Indian Institute of Public Administration is situated at—

• Delhi 
• Chennai 
• Kolkata 
• Mumbai

Q.47.In India the power of judicial review is enjoyed by the—

• High Court only 
• Supreme Court only 
• Supreme Court and High Court only 
• Parliament

Q.48.In which part of the Indian Constitution proclaims India to be a welfare state ?

• Part III 
• Part IV 
• Part IX 
• Part VI

Q.49.The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens are contained in—

• Part I of the Constitution 
• Part III of the Constitution 
• Part IV of the Constitution 
• None of the above

Q.50.Which one of the following commissions was constituted to examine the Center-State relations ?

• Sarkaria Commission 
• Shah Commission 
• Bachhavat Commission 
• Jain Commission

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UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 : General Studies Solved Paper

Union Public Service Commission Examination

Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2009

UPSC Pre General Studies Solved Paper (Ques 01-50)

1. With which one of the following has the B.K. Chaturvedi Committee dealt?

• Review of Centres-States relations
• Review of Delimitation Act
• Tax reforms and measures to increase revenues
• Price-reforms in the oil sector

2. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?

• Bahubali
• Buddha
• Mahavir
• Nataraja 

3. Consider the following pairs:
1. Gatka a traditional marital art : Kerala
2. Madhubani, a traditional painting : Bihar
3. Singhwy Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched:Festiva 

• 1 and 2 only
• 3 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

4. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
      List I                         List II
(Famous Person)    (Well-Known as)
A. Anna Hazare        1. Lawyer
B. Deepak Parekh   2. Banker
C. GVK Reddy         3. Gandhian and Social activist
D. Harish Salve        4. Industrialist

• 1 2 4 3
• 1 4 2 3
• 3 2 4 1
• 3 4 2 1

5. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
     List I                              List II
(Famous Person)              (Well-Known as)
A. Amrita Sher-Gil                  1. Dancer
B. Bhimsen Joshi                    2. Painter
C. Rukmini Devi Arundale      3. Poet
D. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala   4. Singer

• 2 1 4 3
• 2 4 1 3
• 3 1 4 2
• 3 4 1 2

6. With reference to the scheme launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

7. Consider the following pairs:
1. Anand Pawar : Chess
2. Akhil Kumar : Boxing
3. Shiv Shanker Prasad Chowrasia : Golf

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

8. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
      List I                                           List II
    (Book)                                     (Author))
A. In custody                                 1. Amartya Sen
B. Sea of Poppies                       2. Amitav Ghosh
C. The Argumentative Indian      3. Anita Desai
D. Unaccustomed Earth             4. Jhumpa Lahiri

• 4 1 2 3
• 4 2 1 3
• 3 2 1 4
• 3 1 2 4

9. Among the following, who are the Agaria community?

• A traditional toddy tappers community
• A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra
• A traditional silk-weaving community of Karnataka
• A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat.

10. Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list?

• Dilwara Temple
• Kalka-Shimla Railway
• Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area
• Vishkhapatnam to Araku valley railway line

11. Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?

• Bhadrachalam
• Chidambaram
• Hampi
• Srikalahasti

12. Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC?

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Ecuador
• Bolivia

13. Under the administration of which- one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy ?

• Prime Minister's Office
• Cabinet Secretariat
• Ministry of Power
• Ministry of Science and Technology

14. Consider the following pairs :
       Large Bank                Country of origin
1. ABN Amro Bank :          USA
2. Barclays Bank :               UK
3. Kookmin Bank :              Japan
Which ..of the above .pairs is/are correctly matched ?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• 1 and 2
• 1 and 3

15. Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium ?

• Australia
• Canada
• Russian Federation
• USA

16. In the 'Individual Satyagraha', Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second ?

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Rajagopal.achari
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

17. Consider the following statements :
The Cripps Proposals include the provision for
1. Full independence for India.
2. Creation of Constitution-making body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

18. During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in

• Civil Disobedience Movement
• Non-Cooperation Movement 
• Quit India Movement 
• Swadeshi Movement

19. With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat ?

• Akbar
• Jahangir
• Shahjahan
• Aurangzeb

20. In a dry cell (battery), which of the following are used as electrolytes ?

• Ammonium chloride and Zinc chloride
• Sodium chloride and Calcium chloride
• Magnesium chloride and Zinc chloride
• Ammonium chloride and Calcium chloride

21. Which one of the following planets has largest number of natural satellites or moons ?

• Jupiter
• Mars
• Saturn
• Venus

22. Consider the following statements :
1. Sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique
2. Jasmine plant is propagated by layering technique.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

23. Which one of the following types of waves are used in a night vision apparatus ?

• Radio waves
• Microwaves
• Infra-red waves
• None of the above

24. In the context of genetic disorders, consider the following :
A woman suffers from colour blindness while her husband does not suffer from it. They have a son and a daughter. In this context, which one of the following statements is most probabl) correct ?

• Both children suffer from colour blindness.
• Daughter .suffers from colour blindness while son does not suffer from it.
• Both children do not suffer from colour blindness.
• Son suffers from colour blindness while daughter does not suffer from it.

25. A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km duo East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point"?

• 6 km
• 12 km
• 33 kin
• 60 km

26. Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row. C and D are standing close to each other alongside E. B is standing beside A only. A is fourth from F. Who are standing on the extremes ?

• A and F
• B and D
• B and F
• None of the above

27. Which one of the following is used as an explosive ?

• Phosphorus Trichloride
• Mercuric oxide
• Graphite
• Nitroglycerine

28. Consider the following :
1. Camphor
2. Chicory
3. Vanilla
Which of the above is/are plant product(s) ?

• 1 and 2 only
• 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1,2 and 3

29. In the context of Indian wild life, the flying fox is a

• Bat
• Kite
• Stork
• Vulture

30. During which Five Year Plan was the Emergency clamped, new elections took place and the Janata Party was elected ?

• Third
• Fourth
• Fifth
• Sixth

31. Which one of the following is not a drug/pharma company ?

• Chevron
• Nicholas Piramal
• Pfizer
• Zydus Cadila

32. Who of the following is the author of the book "The Audacity of Hope" ?

• Al Gore
• Barack Obama
• Bill Clinton
• Hillary Clinton

33. A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7, Which one among the following was not one of them ?

• Canada
• Italy
• Japan
• Russia

34. Consider the following statements :
1. The Baglihar. Power Project had been constructed within the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty.
2. The project was completely built by the Union Government with loans from Japan and the World Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/arc; correct ?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

35. When Leander Paes won the "mixed doubles" at the US Open in the year 2008, who of the following was his partner ?

• Ana Ivanovic
• Cara Black 
• Dinara Safina 
• Jelena Jankovic

36. In the context of Indian news in recent times; . what is MCX-SX ?

• A kind of supercomputer
• Title of Moon Impact Probe
• Stock exchange
• Nuclear-powered submarine

37. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

• Barbora Spotakova : Javelin throw
• Pamela Jelimo : Weightligting
• Sanya Richards : Sprint
• Yelena Isinbayeva : Pole Vault

38. India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier ?

• Australia
• Canada
• China
• Japan

39. Who of the following is a football player ?

• Fernando Alonso
• Kimi Raikkonen
• Lewis Hamilton
• Nicolas Anelka

40. Consider the following pairs :
Famous place Country
1. Cannes : France
2. Davos : Denmark
3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands
Which of the pairs given above is/arc correctly matched ?

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

41. Among the following, which one is not a football club ?

• Arsenal
• Aston Villa
• Chelsea
• Monte Carlo

42. The marine animal called dugong which is vulnerable to extinction is a/an:

• Amphibian
• Bony fish
• Shark
• Mammal

43. The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers ?

• Beas
• Chenab
• Ravi
• Sutlej

44. Consider the following statements :
1. V.K. Krishna Menon Foundation is based in New Delhi.
2. The first recipient of the V.K. Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India, KG. Balakrishnan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

45. Which one of the following is the country's administrative capital/new federal administrative centre of Malaysia ?

• Kota Bharu
• Kuala Terongganuv 
• Putrajaya
• Taiping

46. Elephant Pass, which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following ?

• Bangladesh
• India
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka

47. Consider the following countries :
1. Brunei Darussalam
2. East Timor
3. Laos
Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN ?

• 1 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

48. Consider the following countries :
1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria
Which of the above are members of European Union?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

49. Consider the following countries :
1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil
4. Chile
Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass ?

• 1 only
• 2, 3 and 4
• 1, 2 and 3
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

50. In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which one of the following ?

• Aluminium 
• Chromium 
• Iron 
• Silicon

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UPSC Preliminary Exam : CSAT-2011 Paper 1 Questions With Answers

Union Public Service Commission Examination-2011
CSAT Preliminary Examination Paper-I Questions

Q.1.The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety
hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?

• The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live not venture out 
• The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any natural disaster. 
• The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami 
• The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms & tides because of their extensive roots

Q.2.The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by

• Universal Law
• Universal Truth 
• Universal Faith
• Universal Soul

Q.3.Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates,leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?

• It greatly increases the crop production 
• It makes some soils impermeable 
• It raises the water table 
• It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

Q.4.The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) contain lists of
1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature & natural resources in various countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• 1 and 3
• 2 only 
• 2 and 3
• 3 only

Q.5.Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by commercial banks a cause of economic concern?
1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.
2. In India,the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to setup manufacturing or export units.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6.An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth.

• Does not exist at such distance 
• Is neutralized by the attraction of the moon 
• Provides the necessary speed for its steady motion 
• Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion

Q.7.In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements:
1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years.
2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8.In India,which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?

• Commercial Banks
• Cooperative Banks 
• Regional Rural Banks 
• Micro-finance Institutions

Q.9.Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting Self-Help Groups
2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
3. Implementing the Right to Education Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• 1 only 
• 1 and 2 only 
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.10.Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)?
1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt.
2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.11.Which is the difference between asteroids and comets?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 1 and 3 only 
• 3 only 
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.12.Economic growth is usually coupled with

• Deflation
• Inflation 
• Stagflation
• Hyperinflation

Q.13.The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to

• More liquidity in the market 
• Less liquidity in the market
• No change in the liquidity in the market
• Mobilization of more deposits by commercial banks

Q.14.Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger & persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only 
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.15.Between India & East Asia,the navigation-time & distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.16.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”?

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only 
• 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.17.There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the sea waters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?
1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.
2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
3. Upwelling in the seas.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only 
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.18.Consider the following:
1. Photosynthesis
2. Respiration
3. Decay of organic matter
4. Volcanic action
Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?

• 1 and 4 only
• 2 and 3 only 
• 2, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.19.Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multi-lateral export control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the difference between them?
1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aim to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives.
2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian.African & North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American  continents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 Only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.20.The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter,but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?

• Ice is a bad conductor of heat 
• The density of water is maximum at 4ºC
• Both above
• None of these is correct.

Q.21.A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species.The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

• Indian wild buffalo 
• Indian wild ass
• Indian wild boar 
• Indian gazelle 

Q.22.La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia.How is La Nina different from El Nino ?
1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only 
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.23.The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the & settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793.The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

• Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot 
• Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars.
• Making judicial system more efficient
• None of the (a), (b) and (c) above

Q.24.Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?

• It was a non-violent movement 
• It was led by Mahatma Gandhi
• It was a spontaneous movement 
• It did not attract the labour class in general

Q.25.Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?

• Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products
• Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
• Rise of a large number of money lenders,traders & revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
• The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities

Q.26.India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this preeminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation /explanations?

• As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times
• The rulers of southern India always patronized traders, Brahmin priests and Buddhist monks in this context
• Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages
• Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in this context

Q.27.What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?

• Bluetooth uses 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, whereas Wi-Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band
• Bluetooth is used for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) only, whereas Wi-Fi is used for Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) only
• When information is transmitted between two devices using Bluetooth technology, the devices have to be in the line of sight of each other,but when Wi-Fi technology is used the devices need not be in the line of sight of each other.
• The First Two statements are correct in this context

Q.28.With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• 1 only
• 2 and 3 only 
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.29.With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only 
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.30.What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought
2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.31.Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants.How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?

• They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency
• They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy
• They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism
• They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process

Q.32.Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element,though present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only 
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.33.The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year.Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?

• Paddy and cotton 
• Wheat and Jute
• Paddy and Jute 
• Wheat and cotton

Q.34.What could be the main reason/reasons of formation of African & Eurasian desert belt?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.35.The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation?
1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.
2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.36.Consider the following statements:
1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only 
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2 
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.37.The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to

• Uplift of folded Himalayan series 
• Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
• Geo-Tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
• Both (a) and (b) above

Q.38.A state in India has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?

• Andhra Pradesh
• Gujarat 
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu

Q.39.What is “Virtual Private Network”?

• It is a private compute network of an organization where he remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization.
• It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.
• It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider
• None of the statements given above is a correct description of Virtual Private Network.

Q.40.The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others.
2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

Q.41.In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the biobased asphalt (bioashphalt). What is the importance of this material?
1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources.
3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
4. It is eco-friendly to use biosphalt for surfacing of the roads.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1, 2 and 3 only 
• 1, 3 and 4 only 
• 2 and 4 only 
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.42.Consider the following:
1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur

Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

• 1 only
• 2 and 3 only 
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.43.Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit.A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when:
1. The orbit is geosynchronous.
2. The orbit is circular.
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator.
4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 1, 3 and 4 only 
• 2 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.44.India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons?
1. Due to a gradual switch over to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%.
2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the people have undergone a significant change.
3. The food supply chain has structural constraints.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only 
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.45.At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes of DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 only 
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.46.In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX common Wealth Games in India amounted to

• Export 
• Import
• Production
• Consumption

Q.47.Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?
1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water produce electricity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only 
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q.48.Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus”?

• It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth
• It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country
• It is Government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation
• It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion

Q.49.The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?

• Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
• Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
• Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons.
• Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming

Q.50.Consider the following actions which the government can take:
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?

• 1 and 2
• 2 and 3 
• 3 only
• 1 and 3

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