1. Who among the following leaders founded the revolutionary

organization ­ 'Abhinav Bharat Society?

a) Bhagat Singh b) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

c) Barindra Kumar Ghosh d) Pulin Bihari

Ans : b

2. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Rebellion Year

a) Santhal ­ 1855

b) Kol ­ 1831

c) Khasi ­ 1829

d) Ahom ­ 1815

Ans : d

3. Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?

a) Jog fall b) Kunchikal fall

c) Rakim Kund fall d) Kevti fall

Ans : b

4. 'Vegetation is the true index of climate'. This statement is

associated with

a) Thornthwaite b) Koppen

c) Trewartha d) Stamp

Ans : b

5. In which of the following countries is the Pampas grasslands

situated?

a) Argentina b) Brazil

c) Chile d) Ecuador

Ans : a

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6. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Desert Country

a) Sonoran ­ USAb) Taklamakan ­ Chinac) Karakum ­ Turkmenistand) Gibson ­ BrazilAns : d

7. How much the maritime distance between India and Europewas reduced after the construction of the Suez Canal?a) 5,000 km b) 7,000 km

c) 8,000 km d) 10,000 kmAns : c

8. Arrange the following Indian Meteorological Headquartersin Chronological order of their establishment and select yourcorrect answer from the codes given below:A. New Delhi C. Shimla B. Kolkata D. PuneCodes:

a) C D A B b) B A D Cc) D B C A d) B C D AAns : d

9. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?a) Black soil is locally called 'regur'b) According to Krabs the regur soil is essentially a maturesoilc) Black soils are highly retentive to moistured) Black soil is found in Himalayan regionAns : d

10. MacMohan line forms the boundary betweena) India and China b) India and Pakistanc) India and Myanmar d) India and NepalAns : a

11. Consider the following statements about Inter­ governmentalOceanographic Commission:1. The purpose of the commission is to promote internationalcorporation and to coordinate programs in research aboutthe ocean and coastal areas.2. It is the only competent organization for marine sciencewithin the UN system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?a) 1 only b) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : c

12. Consider the following statements with reference to the

Vedangas in Ancient India:

1. These are the parts of the Rig Veda

2. These are written in the form of precepts in prose.

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

Ans : b

13. At the mouth of which of the following rivers the 'bird's foot'type delta is formed?a) Huang Ho b) Danubec) Nile d) MississippiAns : d

14. Natural growth of population is the outcome of which of thefollowing?1. Crude Birth Rate2. Crude Death Rate3. Migration4. MarriagesSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

a) Only 1 b) Only 3c) Band 4 d) 1 and 2Ans : d

15. Consider the following:­1. Carbon dioxide2. Oxides of Nitrogen3. Oxides of SulphurWhich of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coalcombustion at thermal power plants?a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans : d

16. 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:

a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 3 and 4 only

c) 2 and 4 Only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans : a

17. Consider the following statements about Global Solar

Council:

1. It is an Inter­governmental body working in the field of

solar energy.

2. It aims to enable solar energy to deliver on the promise of

clean and distributed power, economic development and

access to opportunity.

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

Ans : b

18. The Human Development Index (HDI) was first developed

by which of the following?

a) UNDP b) IMF

c) UNICEF d) UNCTAD

Ans : a

19. Consider the following statements with regard to process of

credit creation in India

1. Higher the repo rate, lower is the cost of short­term money.

2. A one percent increase in repo rate is equivalent to 10

basis points.

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

Ans : d

20. Consider the following statements about Bio­indicator:

1. It is a living organism that gives us an idea of the health of

an ecosystem.

2. Lichens are often used as indicators of air quality.

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

Ans : c

21. Which of the following is the largest rural employment

programme in India?

a) MNREGA b) TRYSEM

c) Work for foodd) Skill Development ProgrammeAns : a

22. Which of the following is measured by the Lorenz curve?a) Illiteracy b) Unemploymentc) Population growth rate d) Inequality of IncomeAns : d

23. With reference to Union Budget, which of the following, is/are covered under Non­Plan Expenditure?1. Defence­expenditure2. Interest payments3. Salaries and pensions4. SubsidiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below.a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1, 2, 3 and 4 d) NoneAns : c

24. If a wetland of international importance is brought underthe ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, areoccurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result ofhuman interference.b) The country in which the wetland is located should enacta law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres

from the edge of the wetland

c) The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural

practices and traditions of certain communities living in its

vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should

not be destroyed

d) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’

Ans : a

25. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from

each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?

a) Andaman and Nicobar b) Nicobar and Sumatra

c) Maldives and Lakshadweep d) Sumatra and Java

Ans : a

26. Which of the following States is ranked economically at the

top but the lowest on the basis of sex­ratio?

a) Madhya Pradesh b) Maharashtra

c) West Bengal d) Haryana

Ans : d

27. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS),

consider the following statements:

1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of

Environment and Forests.

2. It strives to conserve nature through action­based research,

education and public awareness.

3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the

general public.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans : c

28. In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the

Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram

Sabha?

1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land

in the Scheduled Areas.

2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.

3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting

prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the

Scheduled Areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans : b

29. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment

motion isa) To allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent publicimportanceb) To let opposition members collect information from theministersc) To allow a reduction of specific amount in demand forgrantd) To postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriateor violent behaviour on the part of some membersAns : a

30. How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help inprotecting the Indian agriculture?1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous andtraditional genetic resources.2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific researchon genetic modification of crop plants.3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related togenetic/biological resources cannot be made without theapproval of NBA.Which of the statements given is/are correct?a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 onlyAns : c

31. Which of the following taxes is levied by the GramPanchayats?a) Sales Tax b) Land Revenue Taxc) Tax on Local Fairs d) None of the aboveAns : c

32. In India which of the following Five Year Plans was launchedwith a focus on sustainable growth?a) 9th b) 10thc) 11th d) 12th

Ans : d

33. At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or

relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a

chromosome. How does thisknowledge 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 disease­resistant animal breeds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans : d

34. Which of the following committees was set up in India for

identification of BPL families in Urban Areas?

a) Tendulkar Committee b) Saxena Committee

c) Lakdawala Committee d) Hashim Committee

Ans : d

35. Consider the following statements with reference to the

ordinance making power of the governor of a State in India:

1. In the D C Wadhwa case, the Supreme Court clearly defined

the emergency situations during which the Governor can

promulgate ordinances.

2. The ordinance making power is borrowed from the UK

which still exercises this power.

3. Once president’s rule is imposed, the ordinance making

power of the Governor is transferred to the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 3 only b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans : a

36. Consider the following statements about Asiatic Lion:

1. Asiatic Lions are listed as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN

red list.

2. The lions face the usual threats of poaching and habitat

fragmentation.

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

Ans : c

37. When was 'Project Tiger' launched in India?a) 1968 b) 1972c) 1984 d) 1993Ans : b

38. Which of the following is an example of anthropogenicbiome?a) Fresh water b) Grasslandc) Rain forest d) CroplandAns : d

39. Which of the following animals can live for the longestduration without drinking water?a) Giraffe b) Camelc) Kangaroo d) Kangaroo ratAns : d

40. India's first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB)is located in which city?a) Bhavnagar b) Jamnagarc) Mumbai d) PuducherryAns : b

41. Filaria is caused bya) Bacteria b) Mosquitoc) Protozoa d) VirusAns : b

42. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was established ina) 1958 b) 1957c) 1956 d) 1955Ans : b

43. DRDL stands fora) Defence Research and Development Laborataryb) Department of Research and Development Laboratoryc) Differential Research and Documentation Laborataryd) None of the above

Ans : a

44. Who was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff of the IndianArmy?a) Gen. K.M. Cariappa b) Vice­Admiral R.D. Kataric) Gen. Maharaja Rajendra Singhjid) None of the aboveAns : a

45. FRS stands fora) Fellow Research Systemb) Federation of Regulation Societyc) Fellow of Royal Society d) None of the aboveAns : c

46. Dachigam National Park is associated with which of thefollowing?a) Musk Deer b) Golden Oriolec) Yellow­throated Marten d) Hangul or Kashmir StagAns : d

47. When the World Biodiversity Day is observed?a) March,22 b) May, 22c) June, 23 d) April, 16Ans : b

48. Which of the following is concerned with soil?a) Edaphic b) Climaticc) Biotic d) TopographyAns : a

49. The maximum concentration of ozone is found in which ofthe following?a) Troposphere b) Mesospherec) Stratosphere d) ExosphereAns : c

50. Consider the following statements about Operation DigitalBoard (ODB):1. It is aimed at providing better digital education in allgovernment schools in the country.2. It has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics andInformation Technology.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?a) 1 only b) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : a