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2020 UPPSC Prelims Solved question Papers | Static Questions Only

 1. The rulers of Which of the following dynasties have been called "Shriparvatiya" in Puranas?

a) Vakatakas

b) Ikshvakus

c) Shaks

d) Kharvelas



Answer. B; Iskhvakus.

  • In Purana, the Ikshvakus dynasty has been called "Shriparvatiya". The dynasty ruled in the eastern Krishna River valley of India or Andhra Pradesh.


2. Which of the following committees recommended a poverty line based on nutritional requirements exclusively?

a) Alagh committee

b) Lakdawala Committee

c) Tendulkar Committee

d) Rangarajan Committee


Answer. d;


  • VM Dandekar and N Nath(1971):  First systematic assessment to measure poverty in India. The National Sample Survey(NSS) survey was used to calculate the caloric per day.
  • Alagh Committe ( 1979): Poverty estimation was based on nutritional requirements and consumption expenditure. 
  • Lakdawala Committee (1993): Consumption expenditure based on the Basket of goods. 
  • Tendulkar Committee (2009): Incorporated health and education while estimating poverty. Rs.446.68 in rural areas and 578.80 in urban areas.
  • Rangarajan Committee(2014): Based on the ideal and desirable level of nutrition ( calories, protein, fat, etc)


3. The official "Agronomai" during the Mauryan age was related to which of the following fields?

a) Weight and measurement

b) Administrative management

c) Construction of roads

d) Revenue management


Answer. C;

  • The official "Agronomai" during the Mauryan age was related to the construction of roads.  Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire.



4. Which of the following indicators is NOT used to calculate the Human Development Index(HDI)?

a) Life expectancy

b) Education

c) Per capital Income

d) Social Inequality


Answer. d;

  • HDI is calculated by using three variables i.e. Life expectancy, Education, and Per capita Income.


5. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

            List-I                        List-II

        (Mahajanpadas)        (Capitals)

A. Matsya                        1. Mathura

B. Kuru                            2. Potan

C. Sursena                        3. Virat Nagar

D. Asmak                        4. Indraprastha

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    4    2    1    3

b)    3    1    4    2

c)    3    4    1    2

d)    2    3    4    1


Answer. c;

These are 16 Mahajjanpada and their capital.

  • 1. Ashmaka: Potan
  • 2. Avanti: Ujjain
  • 3. Anga: Champta( Mongar and Bhagalpur)
  • 4. Magadha: Rajgriha/Patliputra
  • 5. Vajji: Vaishali( North of Ganga in Bihar)
  • 6. Malla: Kusinara/Pawa( Deoria, Gorakhpur, Siddharth Nagar)(UP)
  • 7. Kosala: Shravasti(Faziabad, Gonda, Bahraich)(UP)
  • 8. Kashi: Varanasi(UP)
  • 9. Chedi: Shuktimati( Bundelkhand)(UP)
  • 10. Panchala: Ahichhatra/Kampilya(UP)(Western UP and East Yamuna)
  • 11. Sursena: Mathura(UP) 
  • 12. Kuru : Indraprastha( Haryana/Delhi) 
  • 13. Matsya: Viratnagar(Rajashtan)
  • 14. Kamboja: Rajapura(Hindukus Areas)
  • 15. Gandhara: Taxila(Pakistan)
  • 16. Vatsa: Kaushambi( Allahabad/ Mirzapur)


Mahajanpadas in Uttar Pradesh: Malla, Kosala, Kashi, Chedi, Vatsa, Panvhala, sursena

Mahajanpadas in Bihar: Anga, Magadha, Vajji



6. The idea of "Cultural Poverty" was given by

a) Oscar Lewis

b) Gunnar Myrdal

c) Aashish Bose

d) Amartya Sen


Answer: a; Oscar Lewis.

  • Cultural poverty means poverty is led by cultural values and norms. The idea of "Cultural Poverty" was given by Oscar Lewis.


7. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion(A) and the other as Reason(R):

Assertion(A): We have much more information about Cholas than their predecessors.

Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of having inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a historical narrative of their victories.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.


Answer. a;

Founder of Chola emprie was Rajaraja, 985 AD. Rajarajeshwara temple at Tanjore was made in 1010.  He made long inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a history of the narrative of their victories.

Rajaraja 's Son Rajendra I got the title of Ganngaikondachola. Chola navy the Bay of Bengal sea as Chola lake.

  • Ur: General assembly of Village.
  • Agraharas: Gathering of Adult men in Brahmana village. 
  • Chola land Categories:
  • Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmana
  • Shallabhoga: Land gifted for school
  • Devadana,: Land gifted for temple
  • Vellanvagai: Land for non-brahmana


8. During the mid 80's decade of the twentieth century, the negative aspects of development were discussed at large. Which one among the following was NOT such important?

a) Degradation of natural resources

b) Environmental pollution

c) Politics and development

d) Displacement and Rehabilitation of Masses


Answer. c;

  • Politics and development were NOT such important.


9. Which of the following Indian Archaeologists first visited "Bhimbetka Caves" and discovered the prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?

a) Madho Swaroop Vatsa

b) H.D.Sankalia

c) V.S Wakankar

d) V.N.Mishra



Answer. c;

  • V.s Wakankar was discovered in 1958. Bhibetka is a paleolithic site ( 2.5 Million to 10,000 BC) and also a World Heritage site.
  • Location of Bhimbetka Caves: Raisen, Madhya Pradesh


10. No. of cities in the U.P. that are covered under the "Smart City" scheme

a) 10

b) 12

c) 15

d) 18


Answer. b;

  • Total 12 cities in UP under the "Smart City" scheme.
  • In the first round: Lucknow
  • Second round: Kanpur, Agra, and Varanasi
  • Third round: Jhansi, Aligarh, and Prayagraj
  • Fourth round: Moradabad, Saharanpur, and Bareilly
  • Fifth Round: Rampur, Ghaziabad


11. The concept of "Marginal Man" was propounded by:

a) Robert E. Park

b) Robert Redfield

c) Louis Wirth

d) Louis Dumont


Answer. a; Robert E. Park

  • Marginal Man means two cultural realities struggle to establish their identity.


12. Who among the following established a modern armory in Dindigul Mysore in 1755?

a) Nanjraj

b) Haider Ali

c) Devraj

d) Chikka Krishnaraj


Answer. b;

  • Dindigul Fort is in TN.
  • modern armory in Dindigul Mysore in 1755 established by Haider Ali.
  • Third Mysore War: The 1992 Treaty of Srirangapatanam was signed by which half of the territory was ceded by Tipu.


13. Which one of the following is NOT a major cause of Wildlife Extinction?

a) Loss of natural habitat

b) To make a fire in the forest

c) Illegal commercial trade of wildlife

d) Fast pace of population growth


Answer b;

  • Making a fire in the forest is not a major cause of wildlife extinction because there is natural fire occurrence in most of the grasslands in the world but there is a wide variety of wildlife there.



14. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion(A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion(A): The British government introduced a different land revenue system in different parts of India.

Reason(R): It led to the creation of different classes in the Indian peasantry.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.


Answer.. a;

There were three types of land revenue systems during the British Raj in India.
Permanent Settlement( 1793): By Lord Cornwallis.

  • The owner of the Land was Zamindar.
  • The revenue was fixed.
  • It was also called "Sunset Law".

Ryotwari System(1820) by Thomas Munro: Madras, Bombay, And Assam.

  • Land revenue was directly collected by the government.
  • Revenue was not fixed.


Mahalwari System(1822) by Holt Mackenzie: Punjab, MP, Agra, part of Odisha.

  • Village headmen collected tax for the whole village.
  • The tax was not fixed.



15. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                        List-II

    (Harappan Sites)        (UT/State of India)

A. Balu                        1. Uttar Pradesh

B. Manda                    2. Jammu and Kashmir

C. Padri                       3. Haryana

D. Hulas                    4. Gujarat

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)     3    2    1    4

b)    2    3    4    1

c)    2    4    3    1

d)    3    2    4    1


Answer. d;

  •  Manda is the northernmost Harappan site located in Jammu and Kashmir UT.
  • Hulas is in Uttar Pradesh.


16. The discussion on "Sustainable Development " was started after submitting a report on the environment to the United Nations in 1987. That report was

a) First report on climate change

b) Our common future

c) Second Report on Climate Change

d) Fifth Assessment Report


Answer. b;

  • Brundtland Commission Report 1987 or The World Commission on Environment and Development published the " Our Common Future" report that defines sustainable development.


17. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen Tsang, Abuzaiyid, Al-Masudi, and Alberuni.

2. The pilgrimage to Sambalpur was associated with Sun worship.

Codes:

a) Only 1 is correct.

b) Only 2 are correct.

c) Both 1 and 2 are correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.


Answer. c;

  •  Hiuen Tsang during Harshavardhana.
  • Al-masudi: Muruj-ul-Zahab.
  • Tariq-i-hind was written by Alberuni.
  • The Sun temple of Konark was built by King Narsimhadeva.



18. The Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by:

a) Ministry of Human Resources Development

b) NITI Aayog

c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

d) Ministry of Science and Technology


Answer. b;

  • AIM is set up by NITI Aayog to promote innovation in different sectors of the economy. 
  • Started in 2016. 


19. Who of the following was sent as the representative of laborers by the Indian government to the Washington summit of I.L.O. in the year 1919?

a) V.P. Wadia

b) N.M.Joshi

c) C.F.Andrews

d) Joseph Baptista


Answer. B;

  • Worker representative: Narayan Malhar  Joshi. He founded the Social Service League in 1911 and the All India Trade Union Congress in 1920.
  • The Internation Labour Organization was founded in 1919.
  • HQ: Geneva, Switzerland.
  • It was the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.



20. The book "Silent Spring" published in 1962 which set the tone for an environmental movement in the world, was written by

a) Carolyn Merchant

b) Karl Marx

c) Rachel Carson

d) Rajagopalan


Answer. c; Rachel Carson

  • The book highlighted the adverse environmental impacts of using pesticides.


21. With reference to the Treaty of "Aix-la-Chapelle-1748" which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The first Carnatic war was ended.

2. The English got back to Madras.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer. C; both 1 and 2

First Carnatic War: 

  • 1744 to 48. Madras was captured by France.
  • Treaty Aix-la-Chapelle 1748: War of Australian succession. Madras was returned back to the English.

Second Carnatic War from 1749 to 1754.

Third Carnatic War 178-63:

Poncherry was returned to the French by the Treaty of Paris.



22. Which one among the following is NOT covered under the Integrated Child Development Programme?

a) Supplementary Nutrition

b) Immunization

c) Nutrition and Health Education

d) Family Planning


Answer. d;

The integrated Child Development program is the world's largest community-based program that targets children up to 6 years old, pregnant, and lactating mothers (16-44) years age.

Launched on 2 October 1975. Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Schemes are 6 services:

  • 1. Supplementary nutrition.
  • 2. Pre-school and non-formal education
  • 3. nutrition and health education
  • 4. Immunization
  • 5. health check-up
  • 6. Referral service


23. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                                    List-II

A. Indian Army Act                    1. 1876

B. Royal Title Act                      2. 1878

C. Indian High Court Act         3. 1869

D. Indian Divorce Act                4. 1861

Codes:

       A    B    C    D

a)    2    3    1    4

b)    3    1    2    4

c)    1    2    3    4

d)    2    1    4    3


Answer. D;

  • Indian High Court Act: 1861, abolished the supreme court and Sadar Adalat's presidency
  • Indian Divorce Act: 1869
  • Royal Title Act: 1876
  • Indian Army Act: 1878; Act regulates, manufacture, sales, possession, 


24. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

            List-I                                    List-II

A. Indus Valley Civilization    1. Pastoral

B. Later Vedic Society                2. Land Lords

C. Rigvedic Society                    3. Agrarian

D. Medieval Period                    4. Urban

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)     4    2    3    1
b)    2    1    4    3

c)    3    4    1    2

d)    4    3    1    2


Answer. d;


25. Who merged Sikkim in India?

a) Lord Hastings

b) Lord William Bentick

c) Lord Dalhousie

d) Lord Auckland


Answer. C;

  • Sikkim 1975 became the 22nd state.


26. Kanpur and Lucknow cities of U.P became a million cities as per the census of India in the year

a) 1951 and 1961 respectively

b) 1961 and 1971 respectively

c) 1971 and 1981 respectively

d) 1981 and 1991 respectively


Answer. c; 1971 and 1981 respectively.

As per the 2011 census:

  • Up population: 19.98 crore; 16.50 % of India[ 2001: 16.62 crore]
  • Decadal growth: 20.23[ 2001: 25.80]
  • Sex ratio: 912[2001: 898]
  • Child sex ratio: 902[2001: 916;
  • Urban population: 22.27 %
  • Big cities: Lucknow> Kanpur? Ghaziabad
  • Large metro region: Kanpur> Lucknow> Ghaziabad
  • Highest sex ratio: Jaunpur
  • Populous district: Allhabad[ least populous : Mahoba]
  • largest Areas wise district: Lakhimpur Kheri



27. Who among the following leaders did NOT participate in the second round table conference?

a) M K Gandhi

b) Sarojini Naidu

c) Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya

d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad


Answer: d;

  • Dr.Rajendra Prasad did not participate.


Ambedkar and Taj Bahadur attended all three roundtable conferences.

  • Gandhi attended in second round table conference.
  • First round table conference:(1930)
  • B R Ambedakar and Jinaah participated
  • INC not participated
  • Second round table conference:(1931) Held in London;
  • Gandhi and the INC participated
  • Poona Pact: 1932
  • Third round table conference:
  • INC was not invited


28. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                                                    List-II

    (Book)                                                  (Writer)

A. The story of My deportation.          1. Surendranath Banerjee

B. Gita Rahasya                                    2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

C. A nation in making                            3. Lala Lajpat Rai

D. India Wins Freedom                         4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)     3    4    1    2

b)    4    2    1    3

c)    4    3    2    1

d)    3    1    3    4


Answer.  A

  • The story of  my deporytation: Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Hita Rahasya: Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak
  • A nation in making: Suredranath Banerjee
  • India Wins freedom: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad


29.  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I               List-II

A. Jajmani         1. North India

B. Bara Balute  2. Karnataka

C. Mirasi         3. Maharashtra

D. Adade         4. Tamil Nadu

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    1    2    3    4

b)    1    3    2    4

c)    1    4    2    3

d)    1    3    4    2


Answer: d;

  • Jajmani: North India
  • Bara Balute: Maharashtra
  • Mirarasi: TN
  • Adade: Karnataka
  • Jajmani, Bara Balute, Mirasi, and Adade are social-economic structures in the village system.


30. Arrange the following events in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

I. Rio Earth Summit

II. Publication of Brundtland Commission report

III. Enforcement of Montreal Protocol

IV. Publication of "The Limit to Growth" report.

a) I, IV, III, II

b) IV, II, III, I

c) IV, III, II, I

d) IV, I, III, II


Answer: B;


Rio Earth Summit: 1992

  • Publication of Brundtland Commission report: 1987
  • Enforcement of Montreal protocol: 1989(signed in 1987)
  • Publication of "The Limit to Growth" report: 1972


31. Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:

1. Establishment of NABARD

2. Self Help Group Bank Linkage program.

3. Kisan Credit card plan

4. Establishment of a regional rural bank

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Codes:

a) 4,1,2,3

b) 4,2,,3,1

c) 1,2,3,4

d) 4,3,2,1


Answer. A;

  • Establishment of regional rural bank: 1976; after the recommendation of Narasimham Working Group(1975).
  •  NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development; 1982. after the Agriculture and Rural Development Act, of 1981.
  • Self Help Group Bank Linkage program: 1992; Bank linkage with NABARD.
  • Kisan Credit Card: 1998: provide short-term credit needed to farmers. 


32. The national Chambal Sanctuary does NOT fall in which of the following states?

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Haryana

d) Rajasthan


Answer. C;

  • National Chambal Sanctuary is also called "National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary". It is home to critically endangered Gharial and red-roof turtles. It is located in the tripoint of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and UP.


33. Generally, the environment can be classified into the following categories. Which among the following is NOT a part of such categories?

a) Operational Environment

b) Physical Environment

c) Cultural Environment

d) Biological Environment


Answer. a;

  • The operational environment is a military term.


34. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion(A): The Union Budget 2020-21 has focused on Rural Development with the aim of doubling farmer income.

Reason (R): The 16 action points announced in the budget is centered around agriculture, irrigation, and rural development.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.


Answer. a; both statements are true.


35. The concept of "Ecological Transition" was first used by:

a) Elton

b) Bennett

c) Berkeley

d) Ratzel


Answer. B;  Bennett;

  • The concept of ecological transition was first used by John Bennet in 1976. Ecological Transition emphasizes the relationship between humans and the physical environment.


36. The Travel and Tourism Competitive Index(TTCI) is released by:

a) World Bank

b) International Monetary Fund

c) World Economic Forum

d) United Nations Development Programme


Answer. C;

  • The Travel and Tourism Competitive Index(TTCI) was released by the World Economic Forum.
  • India's rank in 2019: 34th out of 140 countries.  India's rank in 2017: 40th
  • Spain: 1st.


37. Which of the following are the impacts of Global Warming?

1. Rise in sea level

2. Melting of glaciers

3. Spread of diseases

4. Bleaching of Coral reefs

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1,2, and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1,3, and 4 only

d) 1,2,3, and 4 only


Answer. d;

  • All of the above are the impacts of Global warming.


38. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

                List-I                                    List-II

        (Scheme)                                (Launching Year)

A. P.M. Jan Arogya Abhiyan    1. 2015

B. P.M Vaya Vandan Yojna        2.2018

C. P.M Rojgar Protsahan Yojana 3. 2017

D. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan            4. 2014

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    2    3    1    4

b)    1    2    3    4

c)    2    3    4    1

d)    2    4    3    1


Answer. A;


  • P.M. Jan Arogya Abhiyan: 5 lakh per family; which is part of National Health Policy 2017.  But launched in 2018 in Ranchi.
  •  P.M Vaya Vandana Yojna in 2017 for assured return of senior citizens in which they can invest a maximum of 15 Lakh.
  • Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: 2014


39. The development, Monitoring, and Evaluation office, which monitors the progress of long-term policies in an attached office.

a) Prime minister's office

b) Ministry of Home Affairs

c) Cabinet Secretariat

d) NITI Aayog


Answer : D;

  • NITI Aayog: monitors the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the long-term policies.


40. Which one of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas found naturally in the atmosphere?

a) Nitrogen oxide

b) Carbon dioxide

c) Methane

d) Ozone


Answer. a;

  • Nitrogen Oxide(NO) is not a greenhouse gas naturally found in the atmosphere.


41. Which of the following statements is NOT correct for the National Pension Scheme for retail Traders/Shopkeepers and Self-employed persons?

a) Those who are in the age groups of 18 to 40 years are eligible.

b) Their annual turnover should not exceed 1.5 crore rupees.

c) National pension scheme members are also eligible.

d) It has a monthly minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000.00


Answer. c;

  • Member of NPS or taxpayer is not eligible.


42. With reference to the program "NIDHI" which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Programme of "NIDHI" was started for students to begin starts-ups

2. Its aim is to financially support 20 students for start-ups each year.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer. C.

  • NIDHI( National Initiative for Development and Harnessing Innovation).
  • It is an umbrella scheme of the Department of Science & Technology(DST) that help startup and student.


43. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

            List-I                            List-II

        (Article)                        (Provision)

A. Article 61                    1. Removal of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

B. Article 67(b)                2. Impeachment of President

C. Article 94                    3. Removal of Vice President

D. Article 90                    4. Removal of speaker

Codes:

       A    B    C    D

a)     2    4    3    1

b)    3    2    4    1

c)    2    3    4    1

d)    4    1    3    2


Answer.  c;


44. On which of the following dates, did the Constituent Assembly of India adopt the National Flag?

a) 22 January 1950

b) 24 January 1950

c) 22 July 1947

d) 22 July 1948


Answer. C;

  • 22 July 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted the National Flag.


45. In which of the following places the Biotechnology Park is located in Uttar Pradesh?

a) Kanpur

b) Ghaziabad

c) NOIDA

d) Lucknow


Answer. d; Lucknow;

  • Department of Biotechnology has nine parks in the country.



46. A Joint Sitting of Loka Sabha and Rajya Sabha can take place to resolve deadlock over:

a) Ordinary legislation

b) Money Bill

c) Constitutional Amendment Bill

d) Appropriation Bill


Answer. a;

  • A Joint Sitting of Loka Sabha and Rajya Sabha can take place to resolve the deadlock over Ordinary Legislation.


47. Human Development Report 1997 introduced the concept of the Human Poverty Index(HPI) but Human Development Report replaced it with Multidimensional Poverty (MPI) in the year

a) 1999

b) 2005

c) 2010

d) 2015


Answer. C;

  • In 2010, the Human Development Report replaced it with Multidimensional Poverty (MPI).


48. Which of the following gave a legal basis to extraordinary powers exercised by the government of India during the Lockdown?

1. Mental Health Care Act, 2017

2. Disaster Management Act, 2005

3. Enemy Property Act, 1968

4. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1,2, and 3

b) 2,3, and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 1,3, and 4


Answer. c;

  • Disaster Management Act, 2005, and Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 gave a legal basis to extra-ordinary powers exercised by the government of India during the Lockdown.


49. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): The government has launched the "National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP)" for 2020-30.

Reason(R): The objective of NIP is to provide equitable access to infrastructure for all.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.


Answer. d;

  • National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP) is launched for the years 2020 to 2025 to provide equitable access to infrastructure for all( energy, roads, urban, and railways)


50. The main objective of sustainable tourism is:

a) To increase the number of tourists.

b) To manage mass-scale tourism and small-scale travel.

c) To manage tourism and the environment while maintaining cultural integrity and ecological processes.

d) None of the above


Answer. c;

  • The main objective of sustainable tourism is to manage tourism and the environment while maintaining cultural integrity and ecological processes.


51. Consider the following statements in the context of the Attorney General of India.

1. The president shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.

2. The Attorney General shall receive such remuneration as the Parliament may determine.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

a) Only 1 is correct

b) Only 2 are correct

c) Both 1 and 2 are correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.


Answer. a;


Articles 76 and 78 deal with the Attorney General of India.

The following are the main features:

  • Attorney General is the highest law officer in India.
  • President should appoint the Attorney General who should be qualified as a judge of the Supreme Court (five-year high court judge or 10 years of advocate services in the high court).
  • He/she holds the office with the pleasure of the president.
  • The Constitution does not fix the remuneration of the attorney general.
  • He/she enjoys the privilege and immunities that are available to MP.
  • He can take part in Parliament but without the right to vote.
  • he should not be debarred for private practices.



52. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion(A) and the other as Reason(R):

Assertion (A): Indian federalism is called "Quasi-federal".

Reason(R): India has an independent judiciary with the power of Judicial Review.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.


Answer. b;

India is "Quasi-federal" because of the following reasons:

  • Indian states are not sovereign and territories of state can be altered by the union government.
  • Residuary power in India with the center.
  • Financially, states are dependent on the center.



53. What should be the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of a population to reach the replacement level of fertility?

a) 1.0

b) 1.6

c) 2.1

d) 2.3


Answer.  C; 2.1



54. What can be the minimum strength of the council of ministers including the chief minister in the states?

a) 10

b) 12

c) 13

d) 14


Answer. b;

  • Minimum strength: 12;
  • maximum: 15 % of the Legislative assembly.


55. Which of the following methods has/have been used to estimate poverty in India?

1. Head Count Ratio

2. Calorie intake

3. Household consumption expenditure

4. Per capita Income

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Codes:

a) 2 and 3

b) 1,2, and 3

c) 3 only

d), 1,2,3, and 4 only


Answer. d;

  •  HeadCount Ratio, Calorie intake, Household consumption expenditure, and  Per capita Income methods are used to estimate poverty in India.


56. The Supreme Court of India enunciated the doctrine of "Basic Structure of the Constitution" in

a) The Golaknath Case in 1967

b) The Keshavanand Bharti case in 1973

c) The Shankari Prasad case in 1951

d) The Sajjan Singh case in 1965


Answer. b;

  • The Supreme Court of India enunciated the doctrine of the "Basic Structure of the Constitution" in The Keshavanand Bharti case in 1973.




57. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

a) Article 39A-Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid

b) Article 40-Organisation of Village Panchayats

c)Article 44-Uniform Civil Code

d) Article 48: Separation of Judiciary from Executive


Answer. d

  • Article 48: organization of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.




58. Which is the largest committee of the Indian Parliament?

a) Public Account Committee

b) Estimate Committee

c) Committee on Public Undertaking

d) Committee on Petitions


Answer. b; Estimate committee.

  • The estimate committee has 30 members and all are from Lok Sabha only elected by Lok Sabha members the minister can not be a member of the Estimate Committee.
  • PAC: 22 members; 15 + 7(Rajyasabha )and examine the CAG report.



59. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution are related to Citizenship?

a) Articles 3 to 10

b) Articles 4 to 11

c) Articles 5 to 11

d) Articles 6 to 11


Answer. c;

  • Articles 5 to 11 of the Indian constitution are related to citizenship.



60. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion(A): The nature of the Indian Political System embodies the elements of "Continuity and change"

Reason (R): The Indian Political system contains the elements of the following political system such as the modern style, the traditional style, and the saint style.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true


Answer. a;


61. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                        List-II

    (Metal)                    (Property)

A. Sodium              1. Good Conductor of electricity.

B. Mercury            2. Liquid at Room Temperature

C. Silver                3. Poor conductor of heat.

D. Lead                4. Can be easily cut with a knife

    Codes:  

        A    B    C    D

a)    2    3    1    4

b)    1    4    3    2

c)    4    2    1    3

d)    4    1    2    3


Answer. c;

  • Sodium and Potassium are soft metals and they can be easily cut with a knife.
  • Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature and mercury along with lead is a poor conductor of heat.
  • Silver is a good conductor of electricity and heat.


62. Which region of the country conferred special status under Article 371-J of the constitution of India?

a) Nagaland

b) Hyderabad and Karnataka

c) Maharashtra and Gujarat

d) Ladakh


Answer. b;


Part XXI of the Indian constitution provides the special status of the state in India.

Here is more about Article 371:

  • 371: Maharashtra and Gujarat
  • 371A: Nagaland
  • 371B: Assam
  • 371C: Manipur
  • 371D-E: Andhra and Telangana
  • 371F: Sikkim
  • 371 G: Mizoram
  • 371H: Arunachal Pradesh
  • 371I: Goa
  • 371J: Karnataka



63. Which one of the following substances is NOT synthetic?

a) Fibroin

b) Lexan

c) Neoprene

d) Teflon


Answer.  a;

  • Fibroin is a natural protein that is found in Silk.



64. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

a) Fundamental Duties: Part IV A

b) The States: Part VI

c) Attorney General of India: Part XIII

d) Services under the Union and States: Part XIV


Answer. c:

  • Part-1: Union and its territory-Article 1 to 4.
  • Part-2: Citizenship-Article 4 to 11
  • Part-3: Fundamentals Right- Article-12 to 45
  • Part-4: Directive Principles of State Policies: Articles 36 to 51
  • Part-4A: Fundamental Duties: Article 51-A
  • Part-5: The Union: Articles 52 to 151
  • Part-6: The states: Article 152 to 237
  • Part-7: Repealed
  • Part-8: The Union territories: Articles 239 to 242
  • Part-9:The Panchayat: 243 to 243O
  • Part-9A: The Municipalities: 243P to 243ZG
  • Part-9B: Co-operative societies 243 ZH to 243ZT
  • Part-22: Short title, date of commencement: 393 to 395
  • Originally, our constitution had 22 parts and 395 articles, later 3 parts were added.



65. Match List-I with List0II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                        List-II

    (Substances)            (Use)

A. Blue Vitriol        1. Artificial rain

C. Eosin                  2. Fungicide

C. Silver Iodide       3. Red Ink

D. Zink phosphide    4. Rodenticide

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    2    3    4    1

b)    2    1    3    4

c)    2    3    1    4

d)    2    4    1    3


Answer. C;

Blue Vitriol: 

  • Salt and copper sulfate is used as an insecticide, fungicides, and mordant.

Eosin:

  • It is used for red Ink or red dye-making.

Silver Iodide:

  • It is used for weather modification systems such as artificial rain or cloud seeding.

Zink phosphide: 

  • It is used for Rodenticide.




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

a) Interstate Council: Article 263

b) Finance commission: Article 280

c) Administrative Tribunal: Article 323A

d) Union Public Service Commission: Article 315


Answer. d;

  • Article 315 is related to Public Service Commission to states.


67.  Which of the following substances is obtained from a tree?

a) Asafoetida

b) Bitumen

c) Tincal

d) None of the above


Answer. a;

  • Asafoetida or Hing is obtained from tree roots.
  • Bitumen is a chemical that is produced from petroleum.
  • Financial is mineral.


68. Which article of the Indian Constitution describes the Central Vigilance Commission?

a) Article 268

b) Article 280

c) Article 276

d) None of the above


Answer. d;

  • CVC is not a constitutional body.
  • Article 268:  Duties levied by Union and collected by states.
  • Article 280: Finance commission.
  • Article 276: related to tax.


69. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion(A) and the other as Reason (R):

Assertion(A): Invert sugar is sweeter than sucrose.

Reason (R): Invert sugar is obtained by the hydrolysis of sucrose.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.


Answer. B;

  • Sugar in honey is inverted sugar.


70. Consider the following chairpersons of the National Women Commission:

1. Jayanti Patnaik

2. Mamta Sharma

3. Dr. Girja Vyas

4. Dr. Poornima Advani

Select the correct chronological order of their appointment from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 2,1,3,4

b) 2,3,1,4

c)1,3,4,2

d)1,4,3,and 2


Answer. d;

  • Jayanti Patnaik: 1992 to 1995
  • Poornima Advani: 2002 to 2005
  • Girja Vyas: 2005 to 2011
  • Mamta Sharma: 2011 to 2014


71. Change in the base sequences within a gene is called:

a) Mutation

b) Cloning

c) Fusion

d) Breeding


Answer. a;

Mutation: 

  • Permanent change in the DNA sequences, it is also called gene variant.

Cloning: 

  • It is the process of making multiple and identical copies of DNA or pieces of DNA.

Fusion:

  • Fusion is a hybrid gene formed from two independent DNA.

Breeding:

  • DNA, manipulation to improve the quality of plants and animals.


 

72. The equator does not pass through which of the following countries?

1. Gabon

2. Somalia

3. Equatorial Guinea

4. Rwanda

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 and 4


Answer. a;


The equator passes through the following 13 countries:

In South America:

  • Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil

In Africa:

  • Sao Tome and Principle, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.

In Asia:

  • Maldives, Indonesia, Kiribati


73. Which of the following is used in a fire alarm?

a) Photocell

b) Water

c) Solar cell

d) None of the above


Answer. A; Photocell

  • Photocell is used to sense the smoke to detect a fire.


74. Which part of the constitution has provisions for the Panchayati Raj System?

a) IX

b) VI

c) III

d) IVA


Answer. a; IX


75. Which of the following polymers is NOT thermoplastic?

a) Teflon

b) Neoprene

c) Polystyrene

d) Polythene


Answer. b; Neoprene

  • Bakelite and Neoprene are synthetic rubber.


76. When was the third tier added to the Indian Federal System?

a) 1990

b) 1991

c) 1992

d) 1993


Answer: C; 1992

  • 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed in 1992.


77. In the human body, the digestion of protein begins in which of the following organs?

a) Liver

b) Mouth

c) Small intestine

d) Stomach


Answer. d. Stomach

  • The stomach secretes enzymes that digest protein.
  • The liver produces bile that helps to digest fats.
  • The small intensity absorbed the foods.


78. Which of the following is NOT possible by a law of Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution?

a) Formation of new states.

b) Alteration of Areas of states

c) Alteration of Boundaries of states.

d) Admission of new states


Answer. d;

  • Admission of new states comes under article-2;


79. Use of polished rice in the human diet causes the following diseases

a) Rickets

b) Anemia

c) Goitre

d) Beriberi


Answer. d; Beriberi

  • Bribery: Vitamin B1
  • Anemia: Iron
  • Goiter: Iodine
  • Rickets: Vitamin D



80. In the removal of which of the following officials does the Parliament NOT play any role?

1. Judge of the High court

2. Judges of the Supreme Court

3. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission

4. Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c)1,2, and 3 only

d) 3 only


Answer: d: 3 only

  • President can remove the Chairman of the Union Public service commission.


81. Which of the following Vitamins is mainly responsible for blood coagulation in human beings?

a) Vitamin K

b) Vitamin E

c) Vitamin A

d) Vitamin C


Answer: A; Vitamin K

  • Vitamin K: the need for blood clotting.
  • Vitamin E: the need for reproduction or maintaining sterility
  • Vitamin A: the need for normal vision.
  • Vitamin C: needed for the immune system


82. The superintendence, direction, and control of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in

a) The Governor

b) The Election Commission of India

c) The District Panchayat Raj officer

d) The state election commission


Answer. d;

  • The state election commission is responsible for Panchayat's election. Article 243K gives power to the state election commission. 



83. Consider the following statements about the human brain:

1. The brain is responsible for regulating the heartbeat.

2. It is responsible for balancing the body.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Only 1 is correct

b) Only 2 are correct

c) 1 and 2 both are correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct


Answer. c;

  • The brain regulates the heartbeat, and breathing rate, and controls balancing the body.



84. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?

        (Country)              (Capital)

a)    Morocco                    Rabat

b)  Tunisia                        Tunis

c)  Algeria                        Algiers

d)  Cape Verde            Bamako


Answer.d;

  • The capital of Cape Verde is Praia;



85. Without the greenhouse effect, the average temperature of the earth's surface would be

a) 0 degrees C

b) -18 degrees C

c) 5 degrees C

d) -20 degrees C


Answer. b; -18 degrees C or 0 degrees F; Much warmer 15 degrees C



86. Postmasburg and its adjacent areas of South Africa is a major producer of which of the following minerals?

a) Uranium

b) Bauxite

c) Manganese

d) Mica


Answer. C;

  • Postmasburg is a northern town in South Africa and it is famous for its Manganese production South Africa is the largest producer of Manganese.


87. The entire sequence of communities that successively change in a particular area is called

a) Ecological succession

b) Sere

c) Community dynamics

d) Pyramid of biomass


Answer.  B; Sere;

  • The entire sequence of communities that successively change in a particular area is called Sere.
  • Gradual and fairly predictable species changes in given areas are called ecological succession.



88. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                            List-II

    (Mountain)                (Country)

A. Atlas                    1. France/Spain

B. Kilimanjaro         2. Ecuador

C. Chimbrozo            3. Tanzania

D. Pyrenees                4. Morocco

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    4    3    2    1

b)    4    1    2    3

c)    2    3    4    1

d)    1    3    4    2


Answer. A

  • Kilimanjaro: Volcanos mountain in Tanzana.
  • Atlas: In Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
  • Chimbrono: Vol;canos mountain in Ecuador.



89. Which of the following natural substances contains iron(Fe)?

a) Chlorophyll

b) Collagen

c) Keratin

d) Myoglobin


Answer. d;

  • Chlorophyll: rich in magnesium.
  • Collagen and Keratin: rich in Nitrogen.
  • Myoglobin is rich in Iron and Oxygen.



90. In Malaysia, the "Kinta Valley" is famous for

a) Rubber production

b) Tea production

c) Tin production

d) Coffee production


Answer. c:

  • Kitna Valley is famous for Tin production.


91. Darling Range is situated along which of the following coasts of Australia?

a) North-Eastern Coast

b) Southern Coast

c) Eastern Coast

d) South-Western Coast


Answer:d;

  • The darling range is located on the Southwestern coast of Australia. 


92. Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement:

I. Project Tiger

II. Project Elephant

III. Wildlife Protect Act

IV. Biological Diversity Act

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

a) I, II, III, IV

b) II,I,IV,III

c) III, I, II, IV

d) III, IV, I, II


Answer. C;

  • Wildlife Protection Act: 1972
  • Project Tiger: 1973
  • Project Elephant: 1992
  • Biological Diversity Act: 2002


93. Which of the following ocean currents is associated with the Indian Ocean?

a) Florida's Current

b) Canary current

c) Agulhas current

d) Kurile current


Answer. c;

  • Agulhas flows in the eastern part of the African continent near South Africa.
  • Florida and canary currents are in the Atlantic Ocean and Kurile or Oyashio current is in the Pacific Ocean near Japan.



94. The movement of nutrient elements through the various components of an ecosystem is called 

a) Bio-geo-chemical cycle

b) Bio-geological cycle

c) Ecological succession

d) Biological cycle


Answer. a; Biogeochemical cycle.


95. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                        List-II

    (Ethnic Group)        (Country)

A. Jews                       1. Egypt

B. Teda                        2. Iran

C. Beja                        3. Libya

D. Lur                        4. Israel

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    1    2    3    4

b)    4    1    2    3

c)    4    1    3    2

d)    4    3    1    2



Answer. d;

  • Jews: Israel
  • Teda or Toda: Libya, Niger, Chad
  • Beja: Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea
  • Lur or Lurish: Iran



96. Where was the Mitti Bachao (Save the Soil) movement started in India?

a) Thane, Maharashtra

b) Mysore, Karnataka

c) Darbhanga, Bihar

d) Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh



Answer. d; Hoshangabad, MP

  • Hoshangabad lies in the Vindhya range and it is also the meeting point of the Narmada and Tawa river where the Tawa dam has been built. In 1977 Mitti Bachao movement started against the waterlogging and salinity caused by the Tawa dam.


97. Who was the ruler of Golkonda when Aurangzeb seized the fort of Golkonda in 1687?

a) Abul Hasan Qutb Shah

b) Sikandar Adil Shah

c) Ali Adil Shah II

d) Shayasta Khan



Answer. A;

  • Abul Hasan Qutb Shas belonged to the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
  • Bibi ka Maqbara: Aurangabad built by Aurnagzeb.



98. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Akbar tried to fix the age of marriage for boys and girls.

2. Akbar gave freedom to girls to marry at their own will and not under parental pressure.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

 a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer. a; only 1;

  • Akbar fixed the minimum age for marriage: Boy 16; girl: 14 years.
  • He also abolished Sati Pratha and encourage widow remarriage.


99. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

            List-I                    List-II

        (Officer)                (Assign Duty)

A.  Diwan-i-Tan        1. Look after the office

B.  Mustarfi                2. Maintained a proper list of main events and firmans

C. Mushrif                3. Look after the Jagir and salaries

D. Vakianvis             4. Examine the income expenditure of the state

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    2    4    1    3

b)    3    4    1    2

c)    1    3    2    4

d)    4    1    2    3


Answer: B;

  • Diwan-i-tan: Jagir and salaries.
  • Mustafa: income-expenditure of state.
  • Mushrif: Look after the office.
  • Vakianvis: Maintained a proper list of main events and firmans.



100. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

a) Shaikh Moinuddin Chisti       : Ajmer

b) Shaikh Burhanuddin Gharib: Daulatabad

c) Shaikh Mohammad Hussaini: Gulbarga

d) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya:    Multan


Answer. d;

  • Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya:    Delhi(not Multan)


101: Which of the following Mughal Period canals was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firuz Shah?

a) Shekhnu-Ni

b) Shahab Nahr

c) Nahr-i-Bihisht

d) Nahr-i-Agra


Answer. B;

  • Shahab Nahr was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firuz Shah(1351 AD to 1388 AD).


102. Who among the following was the author of the book "Kitab-i-Nauras"?

a) Ibrahim Adil Shah II

b) Ali Adil shah

c) Quli Qutab Shah

d) Akbar II


Answer. a;

Ibrahim Adil Shah II was the author of the book "Kitab-i-Nauras" which was related to music.



103. Which of the following tribes is NOT native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India?

a) Halchu

b) Rengma

c) Onge

d) Shompen


Answer. B;


Rengmas are from Nagaland.

There are four" Negrito" tribes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, and Sentinelese.


104. Which of the following rivers are in a Trans-Himalayan river?

a) Jhelum 

b) Sutlej

c) Ganga

d) Ravi


Answer. B; Sutlej;

  • Source of Sutlej is Mansarovar river.


105. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

        Tribes                            Location

a) Angamis                    Nagaland

b) Birhors                      Jharkhand

c) Khas                          Arunachal Pradesh

d) Todas                        Tamil Nadu


Answer. C;

  • Angamis; Major Naga ethnic group Nagaland.
  • Birhors: Local of Jharkhand.
  • Khasi: Meghalaya;
  • Todas: Tamil Nadu;


106. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

            List-I                    List-II

        (Lake)                (Location)

A. Sala Lake            1. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Badkhal Lake     2. Haryana

C. Loktak Lake       3. Manipur

D. Kaliveli Lake      4. Tamil Nadu

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)     1    2    3    4

b)    2    1    3    4

c)    1    3    2    4

d)    1    4    2    3


Answer. A;

All of the above is true.


107. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason(R):

Assertion(A): Ahmedabad is the largest center of the cotton textile industry in India.

Reason (R): Ahmedabad is located in the major cotton-growing region of India, so it has no problem with raw materials.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.


Answer. D;

  • Mumbai is the largest center of the cotton textile industry in India. and is true.



108. Which one of the following is the youngest mountain range in India?

a) Himadri Range

b) the Aravali Range

c) the Western Ghats

d) Vindhya Range


Answer: A;

  • Himadri or Greater Himalayas is the youngest mountain range in India.


109. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                        List-II

    (National Parks)          (States)

A. Indravati                   1. Jharkhand

B. Mollem                    2. Haryana

C. Kalesar                    3. Goa

D. Betla                       4. Chhattisgarh

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    4    3    2    1

b)    4    2    3    1

c)    4    1    3    2

d)    3    4    2    1


Answer. A

  • Betla NP: Jharkhand; Latehar and Palamu district. It is famous for tigers, Bison, and elephants.
  • Indravati NP: Famous for wild buffalo.
  • Mollem NP is located in Goa and is famous for trekking trails.
  • Kolesar NP is in Haryana; It is home to leopards, panthers, and red jungle fowl.



110. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

    (Mineral)                (Mining City)

1. Copper              -    Chitradurga.

2. Iron Ore             -    Ballari

3. Manganese        -    Bhilwara

4. Bauxite            -    Katni

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1 and 2

b)  2 and 3

c)  1 and 3

d)  2 and 4


Answer. c;

  • Bauxite ore: Chitradurga, Karnataka.
  • Katni: Limstone reserve.
  • Iron Ore: Ballari
  • Manganese: Bhilwara, Rajasthan


111. In which of the following regions of the world, the production of citrus fruits is well developed?

a) Monsoon regions

b) Tropical high lands regions

c) Mediterranean region

d) Equatorial regions


Answer. C;


112. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

        List-I                            List-II

 (Tropical Cyclones)        (Country)

A. Baguios                      1. Australia

B. Hurricanes                2. China

C. Typhoons                   3. Philippines

D. Willy -Willies            4. United States of America

Codes:

        A    B    C    D

a)    3    4    1    2

b)    3    4    2    1

c)    2    3    4    1

d)    2    1    3    4


Answer. B;


113. With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It decreases the dissolved oxygen in the water

2. It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer. c; Both states are true.


114. The Valley of Kashmir is situated between:

a) Kangara and Dhauladhar ranges

b) Pir Panjal and Himadri Ranges

c) Mahabharat and Dhauladhar ranges

d) Pir Panjal and Mahabharat Ranges


Answer. b;

  • Valley of Kasmir is located in Pir Panjall and Himadri Ranges.


115. Consider the following tributaries of River Yamuna and arrange them from West to East:

1. Betwa

2. Ken

3. Sindh

4. Chambal

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

 a) 4,3,1,and 2

b) 1,2,3,and 4

c) 3,2,1,and 4

d) 2,3,1, and 4


Answer. a;


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