APPSC PANCHAYAT SECRETAY EXAM 2014 SOLVED PAPER - II

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT STUDY MATERIAL & PREVIOUS SOLVED QUESTIONS

DISASTER MANAGEMENT STUDY MATERIAL

APPSC Research Officer in A.P. Legislature Secretariat Service - Notification No.05/2019

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APPSC Assistant Director in A.P. Economics and Statistical Service - Notification No.04/2019

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APPSC Assistant Statistical Officer in A.P.Economics and Statistical Sub-Service Notification No.03/2019

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Andhra Pradesh Police Constables Exam Prelims Solved Paper (Exam Held on: 06-01-2019)

List of State Birds of India

State	Common name	Binomial nomenclature
Andhra Pradesh	Indian roller	Coracias benghalensis
Arunachal Pradesh	Great hornbill	Buceros bicornis
Assam	White-winged wood duck	Asarcornis scutulata
Bihar	Indian roller	Coracias benghalensis
Chhattisgarh	Bastar hill myna	Gracula religiosa peninsularis
Goa	Black-crested bulbul	Pycnonotus flaviventris
Gujarat	Greater flamingo	Phoenicopterus roseus
Haryana	Black francolin	Francolinus francolinus
Himachal Pradesh	Western tragopan (Jujurana)	Tragopan melanocephalus
Jammu and Kashmir	Black-necked crane	Grus nigricollis
Jharkhand	Asian koel	Eudynamys scolopaceus
Karnataka	Indian roller	Coracias benghalensis
Kerala	Great hornbill	Buceros bicornis
Madhya Pradesh	Asian paradise flycatcher	Terpsiphone paradisi
Maharashtra	Yellow-footed green pigeon	Treron phoenicoptera
Manipur	Mrs. Hume's pheasant	Syrmaticus humiae
Meghalaya	Hill myna	Gracula religiosa peninsularis
Mizoram	Mrs. Hume's pheasant	Syrmaticus humiae
Nagaland	Blyth's tragopan	Tragopan blythii
Odisha	Indian roller	Coracias benghalensis
Punjab	Northern goshawk	Accipiter gentilis
Rajasthan	Great Indian bustard	Ardeotis nigriceps
Sikkim	Blood pheasant	Ithaginis cruentus
Tamil Nadu	Emerald dove	Chalcophaps indica
Telangana	Indian roller	Coracias benghalensis
Tripura	Green imperial pigeon	Ducula aenea
Uttarakhand	Himalayan monal	Lophophorus impejanus
Uttar Pradesh	Sarus crane	Grus antigone
West Bengal	White-breasted kingfisher	Halcyon smyrnensis
Puducherry (UT)	Asian koel	Eudynamys scolopaceus
Lakshadweep (UT)	Sooty tern	Onychoprion fuscatus
Delhi(NCT)	House sparrow	Passer domesticus

ANDHRA PRADESH SOCIO ECONOMIC SURVEY 2017-18

CURRENT AFFAIRS 2018 ROUND UP

CURRENT AFFAIRS 2018

APPSC Deputy Executive Information Engineers in A.P. Information Service - Notification .No 29/2018

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APPSC Assistant Inspector of Fisheries In A.P. Fisheries sub-service - Notification No.28/2018

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APPSC Group- I Services - Notification No.27/2018

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APPSC Lecturers in Government Degree Colleges in A.P Collegiate Education Service - Notification .No 26/2018

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APPSC Group- II Services - Notification No. 25/2018

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APPSC Fisheries Development Officers in A.P. Fisheries Service - Notification No.24/2018

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APPSC Lecturers in Government Polytechnic Colleges (Engineering and Non-Engineering) in A.P Technical Education Service Notification No.23/2018

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Andhra Pradesh Sub Inspector Exam Solved Paper-2

Andhra Pradesh Sub Inspector Exam Solved Paper-1

Telangana Junior Panchayat Secretary Exam Solved Paper-1

Telangana Junior Panchayat Secretary Exam Solved Paper-2

Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana

The Ministry is implementing Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY), the sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to facilitate transport facilities in the rural areas and also provide job opportunities to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM. The scheme was launched in August, 2017. However, the Ministry does not have a scheme called Gram ParivahanYojana.

    AGEY has the following two objectives:

    1. To provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services to connect remote villages with key services and amenities (including access to markets, education and health) for the overall economic development of the area by making use of the supports available within the framework of DAY-NRLM.

    2. To provide an alternative source of livelihoods to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their families under DAY-NRLM by facilitating them to operate public transport services in backward rural areas, as identified by the States.

The scheme is currently being implemented in 18 States and 624 vehicles are operational under the scheme as on 30th November, 2018.

AGEY was to be implemented in 250 blocks across the country on a pilot basis. Rajasthan was allocated 9 blocks under AGEY. The responsibility of identifying the blocks lies with the State government.

There is no separate budgetary allocation under AGEY. Under the programme, the Community Investment Fund (CIF) provided to Community Based Organisations (CBOs) under the existing provisions of DAY-NRLM are utilised for providing interest free loans to the SHG members.

AGEY is already under implementation in 18 States.

AGEY aims to provide connectivity to rural areas through vehicles operated by SHG members. State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) in consultation with Community Based Organisations (CBOs) under DAY – NRLM identify routes where roads have been constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) but has poor transport services. SHG members are then provided interest free loans by the CBOs for operating vehicles on the identified routes based on financial viability.

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

APPSC Junior Lecturer In A.P. Intermediate Education - Notification No. 22/2018

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APPSC Agriculture Officer in A.P Agriculture Service - Notification No.21/2018

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APPSC Divisional Accounts Officer (works) Grade-II in A.P. Works Accounts Service - Notification No.20/2018

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APPSC Assistant Public Relations Officer in A.P. Information Subordinate Service Notification No.19/2018

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APPSC Assistant Telugu Translator in A.P.Legislature Secretariat Service Notification No.18/2018

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APPSC Inspector of Boilers in A.P Boilers Service Notification

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APPSC Assistant Electrical Inspectors in A.P. Electrical Inspectorate Service Notification

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APPSC Assistant Commissioner of Endowments in A.P. Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Service Notification

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CURRENT AFFAIRS PRACTICE MCQs FOR ALL COMPETITIVE EXAMS

1. In which city Radha Mohan Singh, Union Agriculture Minister, laid foundation stone of Pusa Kisan Haat in ICAR- Agricultural Technology Information Centre?
1) New Delhi 
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata 
4) Chennai

2. Where was the annual India Water Impact Summit 2018 held?
1) New Delhi 
2) Hyderabad
3) Amaravathi 
4) Mangalore

3. Where was the Global Venture Capital Summit-2018 held?
1) Tamil Nadu 
2) Maharashtra
3) Goa 
4) Madhya Pradesh

4. Which pair has become India's Second Inland Water Transport origin destination pair for containerized cargo movement on National Waterway-1?
1) Paradip-Cuttack
2) Kolkata-Patna 
3) Panaji-Kochi
4) Mumbai-Chennai

5. Where was the 1st International Conference on Bears held?
1) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
2) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
3) Darjeeling, West Bengal
4) Nagpur, Maharashtra

6. At which place did Indian Coast Guard conducted the Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution
Response Exercise named 'Clean Sea - 2018' at the sea?
1) Chandipur, Odisha
2) Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Calicut, Kerala

7. In which State/UT the India's first underwater museum will be opened in a decommissioned Indian Naval vessel named INS Cuddalore?
1) Odisha 
2) Maharashtra
3) Puducherry
4) Andhra Pradesh

8. When did UNICEF (United Nations International Children Emergency Fund) celebrate its 71st foundation day?
1) December 9 
2) December 10
3) December 11 
4) December 12


9. Where was the Regional Conference on 'Good Governance - Focus on Aspirational Districts' held?
1) Bengaluru, Karnataka
2) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Hyderabad, Telangana

10. Where was the first International Conference, on the theme- 'Sustainable Water Management', held?
1) Rohtak, Haryana
2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
3) Mohali, Punjab
4) Kochi, Kerala

11. Which entity has developed the portal ENSURE- National Livestock Mission-EDEG launched
by Union Minister of Agriculture Radha Mohan Singh?
1) National Informatics Centre
2) NITI Aayog 
3) NABARD
4) IIT, Delhi

12. Where was Nishidhi stone inscription from the 12th century, issued to commemorate Jain ascetics
who perform Sallekhana vratha, found?
1) Pelling, Sikkim
2) Udaipur, Rajasthan
3) Shivamogga, Karnataka
4) Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

13. Where was the third exhibition of the 2nd series of collection titled "Uncrowned Glory - An exhibition of Ethnic Ornaments of Himachal Pradesh" inaugurated?
1) Shimla 
2) Manali
3) New Delhi 
4) Mumbai

14. Which state government has announced the creation of an umbrella university named after
former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
1) Gujarat 
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Karnataka

15. Where was the National conference 'AYUSHCHARYA' on Dinacharya (Daily Regimen) and
Ritucharya (Seasonal Regimen) for public health promotion?
1) Mumbai 
2) Kolkata
3) Puducherry 
4) New Delhi

16. In which field Union Cabinet approved a MoU between India and the USA to focus on Scientific
and Technical Cooperation?
1) Earth Sciences
2) Maritime Defence
3) Genetic Engineering
4) Food Processing and Technology

17. Which Indian city has topped in the list of top 10 fastest growing cities in the world from 2019 to
2035 in India, as per Oxford Economics report?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Surat, Gujarat
3) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
4) Bengaluru, Karnataka

18. At which position India stood in the highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, accounting
for 7 % of global emissions in 2017, according to a study by Global Carbon Project?
1) Second 
2) Third
3) Fourth 
4) Fifth

19. Which country has become the first Latin American Country to join China's Belt and Road
Initiative?
1) Mexico 
2) Costa Rica
3) Panama 
4) Argentina

20. Where was the 12th session of India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) for Economic and Technical Cooperation, held?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Mumbai, India
3) Dubai, UAE
4) Abu Dhabi, UAE

21. Where did External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-inaugurate Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum?
1) Bahrain, UAE
2) Abu Dhabi, UAE
3) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4) Doha, Qatar

22. Which country topped in road deaths with 1.51 lakh road deaths in 2016, according to the Global Status Report on Road Safety?
1) USA 
2) India
3) China 
4) South Korea

23. Which country has become the first country to abolish all fares on public transport by 2019?
1) Luxembourg 
2) Monaco
3) Ireland 
4) Japan

24. Where was the world's largest Arabic audio library launched?
1) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4) Muscat, Oman

25. With which country India participated in the 10th edition of 'INDRA NAVY', the bilateral started at Vishakhapatnam?
1) Australia 
2) Russia
3) France 
4) USA

26. Where was the Military Literature Festival (MLF) 2018 held?
1) New Delhi 
2) Dehradun
3) Kolkata 
4) Chandigarh

27. Which country has approved a new law allowing foreign bluecollar workers into the country to ease labour shortages from April 2019?
1) Australia 
2) Ethiopia
3) Spain 
4) Japan

28. Which country became the 38th member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body to combat money laundering, terrorist financing etc?
1) Egypt 
2) Pakistan
3) Israel 
4) Afghanistan

29. Where was Vivah Panchami, the wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, celebrated on 12th
December 2018?
1) Dhaka, Bangladesh
2) Janakpur, Nepal
3) Uttar Pradesh, India
4) Colombo, Sri Lanka

30. With which Indian bank the Central Bank of the UAE made a Currency Swap Agreement and was signed?
1) State Bank of India
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) NABARD 
4) SIDBI

31. With which country India signed an agreement to pay for the crude oil it imports from the country in rupees?
1) Iran 
2) Iraq
3) Qatar 
4) Saudi Arabia

32. Which airlines has become the first Indian Domestic carrier to have 200 aircraft in its fleet?
1) IndiGo 
2) SpiceJet
3) Jet Airways 
4) GoAir

33. Which country became the world's leading exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the first time?
1) Qatar 
2) USA
3) Iran 
4) Australia

34. Which bank has approved a $400 million loan for a Water Sanitation Project in Andhra Pradesh?
1) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
2) Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB)
3) World Bank 4) SoftBank

35. Where was the 54th SKOCH Summit on the State of Power, Oil and Gas held?
1) Mumbai 
2) Dehradun
3) Raipur 
4) New Delhi

36. By which year India aimed to become a USD 5 trillion economies as per India's 1st Agriculture Export Policy 2018 released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry?
1) 2023 
2) 2025
3) 2031 
4) 2028

37. Which institute won the DSCI Excellence Award 2018, given by Data Security Council of India
(DSCI), for its contributions in Cyber Security education?
1) IIT, Madras 
2) IIT, Kharagpur
3) NIT, Trichy
4) IISc, Bangalore

38. Which country scientists have made nanowire devices from zinc oxide crystals that can inherently process and even store information?
1) American 
2) Indian
3) German 
4) Australian

39. Which country launched its Chang'e-4 moon mission to reach the far side of the moon for the first time?
1) Japan 
2) Singapore
3) South Korea 
4) China

40. What is the name of the threestage nuclear capable surface-tosurface ballistic missile successfully
test fired by India, from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast?
1) Agni-V 
2) Agni-II
3) Vishal-III 
4) Dhanush-IV

41. Which Indian power station created a world record for the longest uninterrupted operation for 941
days, on 10th December 2018?
1) Bokaro Power Station-1, Jharkhand
2) Kaiga Power Station-1, Karnataka
3) Durgapur Power Station-2, West Bengal
4) Barauni Power Station-2, Bihar

42. What is the rank of India in the Climate Change Performance Index released on the sidelines of
COP24 UN Summit in Katowice, Poland, on 10th December 2018?
1) 4 
2) 6 
3) 9 
4) 11

43. Who was appointed as Chief Economic Advisor for a period of 3 years?
1) Ravi Shankar A S
2) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
3) Vijay Thomas
4) Harish Chauhan

44. Who was appointed as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on 11th December
2018?
1) Ravi Handa
2) Shaktikanta Das
3) S Krishnamoorthy
4) Arjun Rishab

45. Which Australian cricketer broke an unwanted 130-year-old record in Australian cricket when he lost his wicket for just 2 runs?
1) Shaun Marsh 
2) Tim Paine
3) David Warner
4) Glen Maxwell

46. Who became the youngest and the fifth Indian to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit in golf?
1) Shubhankar Sharma
2) Anirban Lahiri 
3) Shiv Kapoor
4) Jeev Milkha Singh

47. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)?
1) Wasim Khan 
2) Rashid Khan
3) Abbas Mohammed
4) Hashim Ahmed

48. Which sportsperson was honoured with the Meethoileima (Outstanding Queen) title by Manipur government?
1) Manu Bhaker 
2) Hima Das
3) MC Mary Kom
4) Saina Nehwal

49. Who is the Present Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
1) Raman Singh
2) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
3) Ajit Jogi
4) Bhupesh Baghel

50. Who is the Present Chief Minister of Rajasthan
1) Vasundhara Raje
2) Hira Lal Devpura
3) Ashok Gehlot
4) Shiv Charan Mathur

ANSWERS:
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11) 3 12) 3 13) 3 14) 2 15) 4 16) 1 17) 2 18) 3 19) 3 20) 4
21) 2 22) 2 23) 1 24) 2 25) 2 26) 4 27) 4 28) 3 29) 2 30) 2
31) 1 32) 1 33) 4 34) 2 35) 4 36) 2 37) 2 38) 3 39) 4 40) 1
41) 2 42) 4 43) 2 44) 2 45) 1 46) 1 47) 1 48) 3 49) 4 50) 3

Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV) in A.P. Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service - Notification

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Extension Officer Grade-I(Supervisor) in A.P. Women Development and Child Welfare Sub – ordinate Service Notification

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Cabinet Ministers of India

Civil Service General Studies Preliminary General Studies Solved Paper (Exam Held on: 18-06-2017)

1. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements–
1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 
2. Recently a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. 
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)

2. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is / are correct? 
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus valley people knew only copper and iron. 
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. 
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 
(Ans : C)

3. 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to– 
(A) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels 
(B) Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes 
(C) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings 
(D) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme 
(Ans : D)

4. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats? 
(A) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (B) Nallamala Forest 
(C) Nagarhole National Park (D) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve 
(Ans : A)

5. One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of– 
(A) Privileges (B) Restraints (C) Competition (D) Ideology 
(Ans : A)

6. Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce / TRAFFIC)– 
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. 
Which of the above statements is / are correct ? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 
(Ans : B)

7. Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? 
(A) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women 
(B) Participation of workers in the management of industries 
(C) Right to work, education and public assistance 
(D) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers 
(Ans : B)

8. Which one of the following statements is correct? 
(A) Rights are claims of the State against the citizens 
(B) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State 
(C) Rights are claims of the citizens against the State 
(D) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many 
(Ans : C)

9. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world? 
(A) World Economic Forum (B) UN Human Rights Council 
(C) UN Women (D) World Health Organization 
(Ans : A)

10. Which of the following statements is / are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017 ? 
1. It is centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade. 
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country. 
3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below– 
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 only (C) 3 only (D) 2 and 3 only 
(Ans : B) 

11. Which of the following statements is / are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister–
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only (D) 2 and 3 only (Ans : A)

12. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements–
1. It is a song and dance performance. 
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. 
Which of the statements given above is / are correct? 
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1 only (Ans : B)


 
13. Who among the following was / were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 
1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro 
Select the correct answer using the code given below–
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : C)

14. In the context of solving pollution problems, what is / are the advantage / advantages of bio-remediation technique? 
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms. 
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create micro-organisms specifically designed for bioremediation. 
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 (Ans : D)

15. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for– 
(A) the participation of workers in the management of industries 
(B) arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes 
(C) an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute 
(D) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes (Ans : D)

16. Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in– 
(A) Federalism (B) Democratic decentralisation 
(C) Administrative delegation (D) Direct democracy (Ans : B)

17. Consider the following statements–
With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon- 
1. Legislative function 
2. Executive function 
Which of the above statements is / are correct? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only 
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (Ans : D)

18. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to–
(A) ASEAN (B) BRICS 
(C) EU (D) G-20 (Ans : C)

19. At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometers and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at–
(A) Bhavnagar (B) Bheemunipatnam 
(C) Chandipur (D) Nagapattinam (Ans : C)

20. With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act), consider the following statements–
1. A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction. 
2. Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government. 
3. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism. 
Which of the statements given above is / are correct? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only 
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 2 and 3 only (Ans : B)

21. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence / consequences ? 
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. 
2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. 
3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds. 
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 (Ans : D)

22. It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/ are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 
1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents. 
2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise / technology until the construction is completed. 
3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below- 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : B)

23. Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission' ? 
1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 
2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 
3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 
4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below- 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1, 2 and 3 only 
(C) 1, 2 and 4 only (D) 3 and 4 only (Ans : A)

24. Consider the following statements–
1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 
2. N. M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. 
Which of the above statements is / are correct? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only 
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (Ans : C)

25. In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration? 
1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams. 
2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs. 
3. Subterranean deep saline formations. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below- 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 only 
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : D)

26. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to–
(A) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments 
(B) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India 
(C) Impose censorship on national press 
(D) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States (Ans : D)

27. The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to–
(A) Developing solar power production in our country 
(B) Granting licences to foreign T. V. channels in our country 
(C) Exporting our food products to other countries 
(D) Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country (Ans : A)

28. Consider the following statements–
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations. 
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency. 
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)

29. Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS) ? 
(A) Resident Indian citizens only  
(B) Persons of age from 21 to 55 only  
(C) All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments 
(D) All Central Government employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1st April, 2004 (Ans : C)

30. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements–
1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. 
Which of the statements above is / are correct? 
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : B)

31. Consider the following statements–
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. 
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)

32. Consider the following statements–
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. 
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAa). 
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 : A)

33. What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme? 
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 
2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce. 
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 (Ans : C)

34. With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements–
1.It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. 
2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. 
Which of the above statements is / are correct? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only 
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (Ans : C)

35. According to the Wildlife (Protection), Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? 
1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 3. Wild buffalo 
Select the correct answer using the code given below- 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) Only 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : D)

36. Which of the following statements is/ are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 
1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 
2. They are correlative to legal duties. 
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 (Ans : D)

37. Consider the following pairs: 
1. Radhakanta Deb – First President of the British Indian Association 
2. Gazulu Lekshminarasu Chetty – Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 
3. Surendranath Banerjee – Founder of the Indian Association 
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched? 
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : B) 

38. Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? 
(A) Liberty of thought (B) Economic liberty 
(C) Liberty of expression (D) Liberty of belief (Ans : B)

39. With reference to 'Quality Council of India' (QCI), consider the following statements: 
1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 
2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government. 
Which of the above statements is / are correct? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only 
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (Ans : C)

40. What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India? 
1. To supply credit to small business units. 
2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers. 
3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas. 
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 (Ans : A)

41. With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD), consider the following statements–
1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms' -Policy Responses and Governance Structure. ' 
2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APECASEAN. 
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 : A)

42. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity–
(A) the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women 
(B) the methods for strengthening executive leadership 
(C) a superior individual with dynamism and vision 
(D) a band of dedicated party workers (Ans : A)

43. Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface' (UP!) ? 
(A) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online payments 
(B) Digital currency will totally replace the physical currency in about two decades 
(C) FDI inflows will drastically increase 
(D) Direct transfer of subsidies to poor people will become very effective (Ans : A)

44. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of–
(A) Observation and understanding of the Universe 
(B) Study of the solar and the lunar eclipses 
(C) Placing satellites in the orbit of the Earth 
(D) Origin and evolution of living organisms on the Earth (Ans : A)

45. With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? 
1. Genome sequencing can be used to identity genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants. 
2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants. 
3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops. 
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 (Ans : D)

46. The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that–
(A) the executive and legislature work independently 
(B) it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient 
(C) the executive remains responsible to the legislature 
(D) the head of the government cannot be changed without election (Ans : C)

47. In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties? 
(A) Rights are correlative with Duties 
(B) Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties 
(C) Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen 
(D) Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State (Ans : A) 

48. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following? 
(A) The Preamble (B) The Fundamental Rights 
(C) The Directive Principles of State Policy (D) The Fundamental Duties (Ans : A)

49. If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination? 
(A) 6 (B) 7 
(C) 8 (D) 9 (Ans : B)

50. The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through–
1. Adjournment motion 2. Question hour 3. Supplementary questions 
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 (Ans : D) 

51. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom? 
(A) Kakinada (B) Motupalli 
(C) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) (D) Nelluru (Ans : B)
 
52. With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is / are correct? 
1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets. 
3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). 
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : A) 

53. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements— 
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of J ainism.
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form. 
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)

54. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? 
1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) 3 and 4 only (D) 1, 3 and 4 only (Ans : C)

55. With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund' which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 
2. It has a corpus of Rs. 4,00,000 crore at present. 
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  (Ans : D)

56. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an— 
(A) ASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the Asian Development Bank. 
(B) World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partner ships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital. 
(C) Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the GECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment 
(D) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world. (Ans : B)

57. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by— 
(A) anyone residing in India 
(B) a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested 
(C) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency 
(D) any citizen of India (Ans : C)

58. Consider the following statements : 
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. 
2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only. 
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. 
Which of the statements given above is / are correct? 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1 and 3 only (Ans : B)

59. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for— 
(A) Measuring oxygen levels in blood 
(B) Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems 
(C) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems 
(D) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions (Ans : C)

60. With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is / are correct? 
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 
2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 
3. Un-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1,2 and 3 (B) 1 and 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1 only (Ans : B)

61. With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which of the statements given below is / are correct? 
1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 
2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQP is the mobility between vocational and general education. 
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 (Ans : B)

62. In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to— 
(A) Division of the central legislature into two houses 
(B) Introduction of double government i. e. , Central and State governments 
(C) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi 
(D) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories (Ans : D)

63. Consider the  following in respect of 'National Career Service'— 
1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. 
2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunifies to uneducated youth of the country. 
Which of the above statements is / are correct? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only 
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (Ans : D)

64. Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)' recently seen in the news? 
(A) It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government 
(B) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties 
(C) It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings 
(D) It is an important provision in 'The Insolvency and Bank-ruptcy Code' recently implemented by the Government (Ans : B)

65. Consider the following statements: 
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries 
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons 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)

66. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole' (IOD) sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/ are correct? 
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon. 
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 (Ans : B) 

67. If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit? 
(A) Bhitarkanika Mangroves (B) Chambal River 
(C) Pulicat Lake (D) Deepor Beel (Ans : B)

68. Consider the following is respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)— 
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. 
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. 
Which of the above statements is / are correct? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only 
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (Ans : B)

69. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintingsat— 
(A) Ajanta (B) Badami 
(C) Bagh (D) Ellora (Ans : A)

70. Consider the following pairs: 
Traditions1. Chaliha Sahib Festival 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra 3. Wari-Warkari
Communities 1. Sindhis 2. Gonds 3. Santhals 

Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) None of the above (Ans : A)

71. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 
1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land. 
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field 
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 only 
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : C)

72. Consider the following statements: 
The nation—wide 'Soil Health  Card Scheme' aims at— 
1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 
2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 
3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. 
Which of the above statements is / are correct? 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : B) 

73. Consider the following pairs: 
Commonly used consumed materials
1. Lipstick 2. Soft drinks 3. Chinese fast food
Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 
1. Lead 2. Brorninated vegetable oils 3. Monosodium glutamate 

Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched? 
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : D)

74. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal display? 
1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 
2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLED. 
3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 only 
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None of the above statements is correct (Ans : C)

75. Which of the following is / are famous for Sun temples? 
1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar 
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 (Ans : A) 

76. Consider the following statements: 
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 per cent of the votes polled, to be declared elected. 
2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition. 
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)

77. Which of the following has/have  occurred in India after its liberalization 0 f economic policies in 1991 ? 
1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously. 
2. Share of India's exports in world trade increased. 
3. FDI inflows increased. 
4. India's foreign exchange reserves increased enormously. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below— 
(A) 1 and 4 only (B) 2, 3 and 4 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Ans : B)

78. What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology? (A) Production of biolarvicides (B) Manufacture of biodegradable plastics 
(C) Reproductive cloning of animals (D) Production of organisms free of diseases (Ans : C)

79. Consider the following statements: 
1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financi:al inclusion in the country. 
2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme. 
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)

80. The term 'M—STrIPES' is some times seen in the news in the context of— 
(A) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna (B) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves 
(C) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System (D) Security of National Highways (Ans : B)

81. What is / are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)? 
1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. 
2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current Account Deficit' of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves. 
3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future. 
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 (Ans : A)

82. 'Broad—based Trade and Investment Agreement / (BTIA) is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and— (A) European Union (B) Gulf Cooperation Council 
(C) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (D) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Ans : A)

83. Consider the following statements: 
1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) ofWTO. 
2. TF A is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013. 
3. TFA came into force in January 2016. 
Which of the statements given above is / are correct? 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : A)

84. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India? 
(A) India's trade with African countries will enormously increase. 
(B) India's relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened. 
(C) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. 
(D) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India (Ans :C)

85. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 
1. Service providers 2. Data centres 
3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only 
(C) 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : D)

86. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a— 
(A) Fundamental Right (B) Natural Right 
(C) Constitutional Right (D) Legal Right (Ans : D)

87. Laser Interferometer Space Antenna' (eLISA) project? 
(A) To detect neutrinos 
(B) To detect gravitational waves 
(C) To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system 
(D) To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems (Ans : B)

88. What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana' ? 
1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 
2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 
3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 2 only 
(B) 3 only 
(C) 1 and 2 only 
(D) 2 and 3 only (Ans : A)

89. What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' ? 
(A) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government's education system and local communities 
(B) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies 
(C) Strengthening India's scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power 
(D) Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them. (Ans : B)

90. Consider the following statements: 
1. The Election Commission of India is a five—member body. 
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits / mergers of recognised political parties. 
Which of the statements given above is / are correct? 
(A) 1 and 2 only 
(B) 2 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only 
(D) 3 only (Ans : D)

91. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply? (A) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger 
(B) It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction 
(C) It is endemic to a particular region of India 
(D) Both (B) and (C) stated above are correct in this context (Ans : A)

92. In India, Judicial Review implies— 
(A) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders 
(B) the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures 
(C) the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President 
(D) the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases (Ans : A)

93. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events— 
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy. 
2. Quit India Movement launched. 
Second Round Table Conference. 
What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events? 
(A) 1, 2, 3 (B) 2, 1, 3 
(C) 3, 2, 1 (D) 3, 2, 1 (Ans : C)

94. Consider the following statements: 
1. Tax revenue as a per cent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 
2. Fiscal deficit as a per cent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 
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 : A)

95. Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites? (A) Corbett National Park (B) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary 
(C) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (D) Sariska National Park (Ans : B)

96. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly. 
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State. 
3. Dissolution of the local bodies. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only 
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 (Ans : B)

97. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. 
2. Abolition of untouchability. 
3. Protection of the interests of minorities. 
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below— 
(A) 1, 2 and 4 only (B) 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) 1 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Ans : C)

98. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ? 
(A) Sumatra (B) Borneo 
(C) Java (D) Sri Lanka (Ans : A)

99. Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government— (A) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all 
(B) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day 
(C) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people 
(D) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold cover the people is in a state of decline (Ans : B)

100. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? 
(A) There is an independent judiciary in India 
(B) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States 
(C) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha 
(D) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units (Ans : D)