General Studies: T.B.C.: Amc-U-Bklp Test Booklet
General Studies: T.B.C.: Amc-U-Bklp Test Booklet
General Studies: T.B.C.: Amc-U-Bklp Test Booklet
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GENERAL STUDIES
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taking help from the private sector and both general elections and bye-elections.
3. Election
the community.
(c) Strengthening India's scientific research (b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few
institutions in order to maKe India a individuals are under captive
scientific and technological power. protection; and now it is impossible to
(d) Developing human capital by allocating prevent its extinction.
special funds for heaItll care and
(c) It is endemic to a particular region of
education of rural and urban poor, and
orgaruzmg skill - development India.
programmes and vocational training for
them. (d) Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct
in this context.
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17. In India, Judicial Review implies 20. Recently there was a proposal to translocate
(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce some of the lions from their natural habitat in
upon the constitutionality of laws and Gujarat to which one of the followingsites?
executive orders. (a) Corbett National Park
(V the power of the Judiciary to question (It;r'Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
the wisdom of the laws enacted by the
(c) Mudumalai WildlifeSanctuary
Legislatures.
(c) the power of the Judiciary to review all
!jI' Sariska National Park
Which of the followingare not necessarily the
the legislative enactments before they
21. consequences of the proclamation of the
are assented to by the President. President's rule in a State?
(d) the power of the Judiciary to review its 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative
own judgements given earlier in similar Assembly
or different cases.
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in
the State
18. With reference to Indian freedom struggle,
consider the followingevents: 3. Dissolution of the local bodies
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
2. Quit India Movement launched
(a) 1and 2 only
3. Second Round Table Conference
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What is the correct chronological sequence of
(bY 1and 3 only
the above events? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1-2-3 (d) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2-1-3
(6" 3-2-1 22. Which of the following are envisaged by the
(d) 3-1-2 Right against Exploitation in the Constitution
of India ?
Consider the followingstatements:
19.
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings
1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of and forced labour
India has steadily increased in the last 2. Abolition of untouchability
decade.
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of
India has .steadily increased in the last 4. Prohibition of employment of children in
decade. factories and mines
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct ? below:
1, 2 and 4 only
(# 1only
(a)
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(cV 1 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1,2.3and4
leV Neither 1 nor 2
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the head of the Gove~nt whose hold
over the people is in a state of decline.
28.
(c)
(d)
2 and 3 only
1,2 and 3
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29. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the 32. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination
following countries ? ~ paper can be filed by
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1. Jordan 'I-- (a) anyone residing in India.
2. Iraq ~
'( (b) a resident of the constituency from
3. Lebanon"
which the election is to be contested.
4. Syria ~
Select the correct answer using the code given (~any citizen of Indi~ whose name
below: appears in the -~electoral roll
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only constituency.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) any citizen ofIndia.
(c) 3 and 4 only
W{" 1, 3 and 4 only
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41. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' (d) Neither 1 nor 2
sometimes mentioned III the news while
forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the
following statements is/are correct? 44. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by-a one of the most famous and oft-illustrated
difference in sea surface temperature paintings at
between tropical Western Indian Ocean (l'{j Ajanta
and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
(b) Badami
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an
(c) Bagh
EI Nino's impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) Ellora
below:
(a) 1only
45. Consider the following pairs:
(b) 2 only
Traditions Communities
(~ Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds
3. Wari-Warkari - Santhals
42. If you want to see gharials in their natural
habitat, which one of the following is the best Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
place to visit?
(a) 1only
(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
(1/ Chambal River (b) 2 and 3 only
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47. Consider the followingstatements: Select the correct answer using the code given
The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' below:
aims at
1. expanding the cultivable area under (~ 1 and 3 only
irrigation.
2. enabling the banks to assess the (b) 2 only
quantum of loans to be granted to
farmers on the basis of soil quality. (c) 1,2 and 3
3. checking the overuse of fertilizers 111
farmlands. (d) None of the above statements is
Which of the above statements is/are correct? correct
(a) 1 and 2 only
~30nly
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
50. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun
48. Consider the followingpairs : temples?
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for the first time in its history.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
urban poor in some public sector
undertakings.
(dV Cer:ifying the skills acquired by
/' trainees under the National Skill
(a) 1only / Development Programme.
(tjd 2 only ,/
54. From the ecological point of view, which one
(c) Both 1 and 2 of the following assumes importance in being
~either 1 nor 2 a good link between the Eastern Ghats and
the Western Ghats?
52. With reference to the difference between the (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley (b) Nallamala Forest
people, which of the following statements (p~""j'agarhole National Park
is/are correct? ~Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail 55. One of the implications of equality in society
and helmet in warfare whereas the is t~absence of
f people of Indus Valley Civilization did (a{ Privileges
,not leave any evidence of using them. (b) Restraints
~ Competition
j ~ Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and (d) Ideology
I copper whereas Indus Valley people
56. Consider the following statements in respect
knew only copper and iron.
of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
/' h~rse whereas there is no evidence of 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United
Nations Environment Programme
Indus Valley people having been aware (UNEP).
of tliis animal 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure
Select the correct answer using the code given that tradein wild plants and animals is
below: not a threat to the conservation of
nature.
(a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a),/lonly
r/ 1 and 3 only (iff 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1,2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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58. Which one of the following statements is Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? be~:
(a) Rights are claims of the State against (11) 1 only
the citizens. (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) Rights are privileges which are (c) 3 only
incorporated in the Constitution of a (d) 2 and 3 only
~tate.
Rights are claims of the citizens against 62.
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana,
the State.
(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens consider the following statements :
against the many. 1. It is a song and dance performance.
59. Which of the following gives 'Global Gender 2. Cymbals are the only musical
Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the instruments used in the performance.
wor!5!? 3. It is performed to narrate the life and
(ttl World Economic Forum deeds of Lord Krishna.
(b) UN Human Rights Council
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) UN Women
correct?
(d) World Health Organization
(a)(' 1, 2 and 3
60. Which of the following statements is/are (b) 1 and 3 only
correct regarding Smart India Hackathon (c) 2 and 3 only
2017 ?
(d) 1 only
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for
developing every city of our country into
63. Who among the following was/were associated
Smart Cities in a decade.
with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital
technology innovations for solving the in India during the British rule?
many problems faced by our country. 1. Lord Cornwallis
3. It is a programme aimed at making all 2. Alexander Read
the financial transactions in our country 3. Thomas Munro
completely digital in a decade.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
below:
(a)/lonly
(a)/ 1 and 3 only
(1'5) 2 only (r6 1 and 3 only
Ie) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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64. In the context of solving pollution problems, 68. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy'
what is/are the advantage/advantages of
seen in the news refers to
bioremediation technique?
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution (a) ASEAN
by enhancing the same biodegradation (b) BRICS
process that occurs in nature.
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such (c) EU
as cadmium and lead can be readily and (dr G20
completely treated by bioremediation
using microorganisms.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create
microorganisms specifically designed for 69. At one of the places in India, if you stand on
bioremediation. the seashore and watch the sea, you will find
Select the correct answer using the code given that the sea water recedes from the shore line
below: a few kilometres and comes back to the shore,
(a) 1only twice a day, and you can actually walk on the
(b) 2 and 3 only sea floor when the water recedes. This unique
(re(' 1 and 3 only phenomenon is seen at
(d) 1,2 and 3 (at'" Bhavnagar
65. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
(b) Bheemunipatnam
(~he participation of workers in the
management of industries. (c) Chandipur
(b) arbitrary powers to the management to
(d) Nagapattinam
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 70. With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami
strikes. Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)',
66. Local self-government can be best explained consider the followingstatements :
as an exercise in
1. A property transaction is not treated as
(a) Federalism
a benami transaction if the owner of the
(-B(' Democratic decentralisation
property is not aware of the transaction.
(c) Administrative delegation .
(d) Direct democracy 2. Properties held benami are liable for
confiscation by the Government.
67. Consider the followingstatements:
3. The Act provides for three authorities
With reference to the Constitution of India,
the Directive Principles of State Policy for investigations but does not provide
constitute limitations upon for any appellate mechanism.
1. legislative function. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. executive function. correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) ~ only
(e1" Both 1 and 2 (c) 1and 3 only
(d) Neither 1nor 2 (M" 2 and 3 only
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possible in seas only ana- not on
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(~20nly
2. Setting up and engineering the algae (c) Both 1and 2
based biofuel production requires high (d) Neither 1 nor 2
level of expertiseltechnology until the
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construction is comp~ete~ 75. In the context of mitigating the impending
I 3. Economically viable production global warming due to anthropogenic
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facilities which may raise ecologicaland followingcan be the potential sites for carbon
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social conce~ sequestration ?
1. Abandoned and uneconomiccoal seams
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
below:
3. Subterranean deep saline formations
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) bel<y :
2 and 3 only
(~ 1 and 2 only
(&Y' 3 only (b) 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1. 2 and 3
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the services after the date of notification
pose censorship on naticnal press. by the respective State Governments
Improve the relationship between the (g,y1All Central Government employees
Government of Indta and the Indian including those of Armed Forces joining
Stat~ the services on or after 1st April, 2004
1. (d) 1,2and3
The Nuclear Security Summits are
periodically held under the aegis of the 81.
Consider the followingstatements:
United Nations.
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is
2. The International Panel on Fissile transmitted by the same mosquito that
Materials is an organ of International transmits dengue.
Atomic Energy Agency.
2: Sexual transmission of Zika virus
Which of the statements. given above is/are disease is possible.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(el Both 1 and 2
(C) Both 1and 2
~Neither 1 nor 2
r./ Neither 1 nor 2
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(a) 1only
(b) y. only 92. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact
that it calls into activity
(tf Both 1 and 2
~e intelligence and character of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
ordinary men and women.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Digital currency will totally replace the
physical currency in about two decades,
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) F'DI inflows will drastically increase.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Direct transfer of subsidies to pOOl'
(d) 1,2and3
people will become very effective.
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2. This technique helps in reducing the 99. If you travel by road from Kohima to
,,)lme required to develop new varieties
Kottayam, what is the minimum number of
of crop plants.
States within India through which you can
3. It can be used t~~cipher the travel, including the origin and the
host-pathogen relationships in crops. _A..__~_ / ~ f¥'~I
~'~r
"=:': 7 destination ? l""'1'~ '~
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
~'""'.~ dSv
(a) 1only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 9
(c) 1 and 3 only
100. The Parliament of India exercises control over
(~,2and3
the functions of the Council of Ministers
through
96. The main advantage of the parliamentary
form of government is that 1. Adjournment motion
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