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| 58601. |
With reference to the federal system in India, which of the statements is/are correct?1. States have no right to secede from the Union under the Constitution of India.2. Just advocacy of secession will have the protection of freedom of expression.Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 58602. |
With reference to the figure given below, the number of different routes form S to T without retracing from U and / or V, is |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 18 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58603. |
With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of an organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms?1. Virus2. Fungi3. BacteriaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 58604. |
With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 58605. |
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC/ST populations.3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.4.The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58606. |
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment2. Indifferent to the authority of the Vedas3. Denial of efficacy of ritualsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 58607. |
With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that given the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.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 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 58608. |
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul.2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.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 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 58609. |
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.3. At ellora, caves were made for different faiths.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 58610. |
With reference to the GI Tag in India, which of the following pairs is correct? |
| A. | Kani Shawl - Gujarat |
| B. | Aranmula Kannadi - Karnataka |
| C. | East India Leather - Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Chanderi saree - Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Chanderi saree - Maharashtra | |
| 58611. |
With reference to the given figure, four different types of satellite orbits have been identified. These are: |
| A. | MEO, HEO, LEO, GEO |
| B. | GEO, MEO, HEO, LEO |
| C. | LEO, GEO, MEO, HEO |
| D. | HEO, LEO, GEO, MEO |
| Answer» C. LEO, GEO, MEO, HEO | |
| 58612. |
With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct?1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 20152. Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSASelect the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 58613. |
With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements:1. Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade.2. To put the public sector banks in order the merger of associate banks with the parent state Bank of India has been affected.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 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 58614. |
With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 58615. |
With reference to the Green Revolution in India, what does ‘H’ stand for in ‘HYV’? |
| A. | Hope |
| B. | Hike |
| C. | Hold |
| D. | High |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58616. |
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 58617. |
With reference to the 'HAUSLA - 2018' which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?1. 'HAUSLA - 2018' was organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India in New Delhi.2. It was National Festival for Children of Child Care Institution.Select the correct answer from the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 58618. |
With reference to the High Courts and their seats, which of the following pairs is correctly matched? |
| A. | Odisha - Sambalpur |
| B. | Uttarakhand - Nainital |
| C. | Gujarat - Gandhinagar |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh - Gwalior |
| Answer» C. Gujarat - Gandhinagar | |
| 58619. |
With reference to the Himalayan range, which of the statements is/are correct?1. The sedimentary rocks of the lesser Himalayas were fossil less.2. Marine livings fossils are found in the sedimentary rocks of lesser Himalayas.3. Remains of human civilization are found in outer of the Shivalik Himalayas.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58620. |
With reference to the Hindu Mythology, which of the following is NOT a part of ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu? |
| A. | Garuda |
| B. | Kurma |
| C. | Varaha |
| D. | Matsya |
| Answer» B. Kurma | |
| 58621. |
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:1. Aurang → In-charge of treasury of the State2. Banian → Indian agent of the East India Company3. Mirasidar → Designated revenue payer to the StateWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 58622. |
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:Famous PlacePresent State1. BhilsaMadhya Pradesh2. DwarasamudraMaharashtra3. GirnagarGujarat4. SthanesvaraUttar PradeshWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 4 only | |
| 58623. |
With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote |
| A. | measurement of land |
| B. | coins of different monetary value |
| C. | classification of urban land |
| D. | religious rituals |
| Answer» B. coins of different monetary value | |
| 58624. |
With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events? |
| A. | The Revolt of 1857 |
| B. | The Mappila Rebellion of 1921 |
| C. | The Indigo Revolt of 1859 - 60 |
| D. | Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899 - 1900 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58625. |
With reference to the Indian Culture Portal, which of the following statements is/are correct?I. It has been developed by a team from I.I.T. Roorkee.II. It is the Government's first authorized portal where knowledge and cultural resources of various organisation of ministry of culture are available in the public domain on a single platform.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.Codes: |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 58626. |
With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:1. Worker productivity (Rs. per worker at 2004-05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.2. The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased.3. In rural areas, the growth in the non-farm economy increased.4. The growth rate in rural employment decreased.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 58627. |
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:1. 'Commercial Paper' is a short-term unsecured promissory note.2. 'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.3. 'Call Money' is short-term finance used for interbank transactions.4. 'Zero-Coupon Bonds' are the interest-bearing short-term bonds issued by the Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 58628. |
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :1. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased by four times in the last 10 years.2. The percentage share of the Public Sector in GDP has declined in the last 10 years.Which of the statements, given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither I nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 58629. |
With reference to the Indian Freedom struggle consider the following statements:1. Krishna Patrika was founded by Veeresalingam2. Krishna Patrika was edited by Mutnuri Krishna Rao |
| A. | (a) only |
| B. | (b) only |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | Neither (a) nor b |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 58630. |
With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:Famous work of sculptureSite1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinivana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers belowAjanta2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on the rock.Mount Abu3. “Arjuna's Penance”/ “Descent of Ganda” sculpted on the surface of huge bouldersMamallapuramWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 58631. |
With reference to the Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:PersonPosition held1. Sir Tej Bahadur SapruPresident, All India Liberal Federation2. K. C. NeogyMember, The Constituent Assembly3. P. C. JoshiGeneral Secretary, Communist Party of IndiaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58632. |
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.2. IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 58633. |
With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.2. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 58634. |
With reference to the institution of Banking Ombudsman in India, which one of the statements is not correct ? |
| A. | The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India |
| B. | The Banking Ombudsman can consider complaints from Non-Resident Indians having accounts in India |
| C. | The orders passed by the Banking Ombudsman are final and binding on the parties concerned |
| D. | The service provided by the Banking Ombudsman is free of any fee |
| Answer» D. The service provided by the Banking Ombudsman is free of any fee | |
| 58635. |
With reference to the interior of the earth consider the following statements.1] All natural earthquakes take place in the lithosphere.2] The lithosphere refers to the portion of depth up to 200 km from the surface of the earth.3] Earthquake waves are basically of four types — body waves, surface waves, rolling waves and shock waves.Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58636. |
With reference to the interior of the earth consider the following statements: 1] P-waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave.2] The mean thickness of oceanic crust is 5 km.3] S-waves can travel through solids, liquids and gaseous materials.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 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 58637. |
With reference to the interior of the earth consider the following statements.1] The earth’s radius is 6,371 km.2] The deepest drill at Kola, in Arctic Ocean, has so far reached a depth of 12 km.3] Rocks along a fault tend to move in the same direction.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 58638. |
With reference to the interior of the earth consider the following statements.1] The earth's core is made up of very heavy material.2] The mantle extends from Moho's discontinuity to a depth of 2,900 km.3] The material in the upper mantle portion is called magma.Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 58639. |
With reference to the investment schemes of India, what does the second 'P' stand for in 'PPF'? |
| A. | Prudent |
| B. | Programme |
| C. | Provident |
| D. | Price |
| Answer» D. Price | |
| 58640. |
With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) consider the following statements:1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.2. The World Bank participates as an observer in IMFC's meetings.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 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 58641. |
With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. India's merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.2. India's imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilizers, and machinery have decreased in recent years.3. India's exports of services are more than its imports of services.4. India suffers from an overall trade/current deficit.Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58642. |
With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society on the basis of equal opportunity.2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.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 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 58643. |
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 58644. |
With reference to the Kangra School of Painting, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Its theme is prosaic in nature |
| B. | It uses strong colours with deep Red and Black |
| C. | It was inspired by the Vaishnavite traditions |
| D. | It was developed during the reign of Samudragupta |
| Answer» D. It was developed during the reign of Samudragupta | |
| 58645. |
With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a state in India, consider the following statements:1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok sabha rule on that matter.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 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 58646. |
With reference to the longitude of which of the following places is the India Standard Time determined? |
| A. | Indore |
| B. | Kanpur |
| C. | Mirzapur |
| D. | Varanasi |
| Answer» D. Varanasi | |
| 58647. |
With reference to the "Look East Policy" of India, consider the following statements1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in East Asian affairs.2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of the Cold War.3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 58648. |
With reference to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, which of the following statements is NOT correct? |
| A. | It is also known as the Right to Work. |
| B. | It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. |
| C. | It was initiated by the Government of India in 2009. |
| D. | It guarantees 100 days of work to the beneficiary. |
| Answer» D. It guarantees 100 days of work to the beneficiary. | |
| 58649. |
With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the prevailing law in the country.2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 58650. |
With reference to the Mansabdari system, which of the statements is/are correct?1. Mansabdari system was the official nobility of the state, started by Akbar.2. A Mansabdari was hereditary.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |