POLITICAL SCIENCE: B.

Hinduism
C. Buddhism
Que. Which one of the following is a major D. Islam
caste group of Sri Lanka?
A. Christian and Tamil Que. Two statements are given in the
B. Buddhist and Hindu question below as Assertion (A) and
C. Sinhali and Tamil Reasoning (R). Read the statements and
D. Sinhali and Christian choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Sri Lanka adopted Sinhala as
Que. Which demand of the Sri Lankan the only official language of the state.
Tamils was repeatedly denied? Reason (R): The government of Sri Lanka
A. Their demand for a separate electorate wanted to foster their culture, language,
B. Their demand for freedom of expression and religion.
C. Their demand for the right to vote Options:
D. Their demand for more autonomy to A. Both A and R are true, and R is the
provinces populated by the Tamils correct explanation of A.
Que. Which of the following was the B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the
primary objective of Belgium to form the correct explanation of A.
separate government in Brussels? C. A is true but R is false.
A. Promoting cultural events D. A is false but R is true.
B. Managing international relations Que. Consider the following statements
C. Enforcing local laws regarding power-sharing arrangements in
D. Ensuring linguistic accommodation Belgium and identify the incorrect one
Que. Population of Sri Lankan Tamils is from the following:
concentrated in which region of Sri Lanka? A. Equal number of members from Dutch
A. North and South and French community in the central
B. North and East government
C. East and West B. Separate government for Brussels with
D. South and East equal representation of communities
C. The state government to be subordinate
Que. Which one of the following countries to the central government
adopted majoritarianism in their D. Community government elected by
Constitution? people belonging to one language
A. Nepal community
B. India
C. Sri Lanka Que. Apart from the Central and the State
D. Bangladesh Government, Belgium has a third kind of
government as well. Identify this third kind
Que. Which one of the following religions of government from the following options:
was protected and fostered by Sri Lankans A. Democratic Government
in their constitution? B. Socialist Government
A. Christianity
C. Community Government government”?
D. Liberal Government A. ‘Community government’ is elected by
people belonging to one language
Que. Identify the primary objective of community — Dutch, French, and German-
power-sharing arrangements in Belgium speaking — no matter where they live.
from the following options. B. This government has the power regarding
A. Establishing a unitary form of cultural, educational, and language-related
government issues.
B. Centralized political control of C. This government has the power regarding
government economical, educational, and language-
C. Establishing cultural and educational related issues.
matters of Dutch D. ‘Community government’ is elected by
D. Accommodating linguistic and regional people belonging to one language
interests community — Dutch, Spanish, and German-
Que. Read the following statements about speaking — no matter where they live.
power-sharing arrangements in Belgium Que. Match List I with List II and select the
and choose the correct option. correct answer using the codes below:
I. Brussels has a separate government with List I
equal representation.
II. Dutch and French-speaking ministers are Ethnic
equal in the Central Government.
III. Community Government is elected by Majoritarianism
people belonging to one language. Civil war
IV. A series of majoritarian measures
adopted in Belgium. Unitary system
Options: List II
A. I, II, and IV A. Either only one or two levels of
B. I, III, and IV government
C. II, III, and IV B. A violent conflict opposing groups within
D. I and II a country
C. Belief that the majority community
Que. When many countries of Europe should be able to rule a country
came together to form the European D. A social division based on culture
Union, which city was chosen as its Options:
headquarters? A. 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
A. Brussels B. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
B. Paris C. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
C. London D. 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
D. Zurich
Que. Which of the following statements
Que. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between
accurately describes a “community Majoritarianism and Power-sharing?
A. Majoritarianism emphasizes the A. Only I, II, and III are correct.
dominance of the majority community, B. Only II, III, and IV are correct.
while Power-sharing emphasizes the sharing C. Only I, III, and IV are correct.
of power among different groups. D. Only I, II, and IV are correct.
B. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for
consensus building, while Power-sharing Que. Two statements, I and II are given
emphasizes the exclusion of minority below. Read both the statements and
groups. choose the correct option.
C. Majoritarianism emphasizes the Statement I: Division of power is good for
importance of accommodating minority democratic systems.
interests, while Power-sharing emphasizes Statement II: It helps to reduce the
the need for majority rule. possibility of conflict between social groups.
D. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for Options:
peaceful resolution of conflicts, while A. Statement I is true, but II is false.
Power-sharing emphasizes the use of force B. Statement I is false, but II is true.
to impose the majority's will. C. Statements I and II are true, and II is the
correct explanation of I.
Que. Consider the following statements on D. Statements I and II are true, but II is not
Power Sharing and choose the correct the correct explanation of I.
option:
I. It deepens democracy. Que. Consider the following statements on
II. It helps to reduce conflicts among social Power Sharing and choose the correct
groups. option.
III. It is a way to ensure political stability. I. Imposing the will of the majority
IV. It brings socio-economic struggles. community over others.
Options: II. It helps in reducing the possibility of
A. I, II, and III conflict between the social groups.
B. II, III, and IV III. Power-sharing is a good way to ensure
C. I, III, and IV the stability of the political order.
D. I, II, and IV IV. It brings socio-political opposition among
parties.
Que. Read the arguments given in favor of Options:
power-sharing and choose the correct A. I and III
option. B. I and IV
C. II and III
Reduces the likelihood of bias. D. I and II
Barricades the decision-making process. Que. Assertion (A): Power-sharing is
Accommodates diversities. desirable.
Reason (R): Power-sharing is good because
Increases the participation of people in it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict
power. between social groups.
Options: Options:
A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the among social groups.
correct explanation of A. IV. Power-sharing is the essence of
B. Both A and R are true, and R is the democracy.
correct explanation of A. Options:
C. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong. A. I, II, and III
D. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct. B. II, III, and IV
C. I, III, and IV
Que. Assertion (A): Power-sharing can help D. I, II, and IV
to prevent conflict in society.
Reasoning (R): Power-sharing ensures that Que. Identify the significant reason for
different social groups are included in power-sharing from the following options.
decision-making processes, reducing A. Reduces socio-economic conflicts
marginalization and fostering inclusivity. B. Provides ethnic-cultural development
Options: C. Allows people to enjoy specific rights
A. A is true but R is false. D. Restricts the supremacy of one party
B. A is false but R is true.
C. Both A and R are true, and R explains A. Que. Consider the following statements on
D. Both A and R are true, but R does not power-sharing and select the answer using
explain A. the codes given below:
I. It is good for democracy.
Que. Assertion (A): Power-sharing is good. II. It creates harmony in different groups.
Reason (R): It helps to reduce the possibility III. It brings transparency in governance.
of conflicts between social groups. IV. It brings socio-political competition
Options: among parties.
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are Options:
true, and Reason (R) is the correct A. I, II, and III
explanation of Assertion (A). B. II, III, and IV
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are C. I, III, and IV
true, but Reason (R) is not the correct D. I, II, and IV
explanation of Assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is Que. In an Indian state, communities X and
false. Y have been engaged in a long-standing
D. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is conflict over issues of co-existence and
true. resource sharing. The tensions have
intensified, leading to a demand from both
Que. Consider the following statements on communities for self-administration. What
Power Sharing and choose the correct is the BEST resolution to this conflict?
option: A. Collapsing the present government due
I. Majoritarianism is the real spirit of to its inefficiency in governing the state
democracy. B. Delaying the demands of self-
II. It creates balance and harmony in administration and maintaining the current
different groups. power structure
III. It reduces the possibility of conflict C. Imposing strict regulations to control the
movements and interactions of both ideologies at the political level.
communities D. It influences and coordinates in the
D. Establishing a power-sharing decision-making process.
arrangement where both communities have
a role in decision-making Que. Why do you think power is shared
among different organs of government i.e.
Que. Identify the correct option of power- executive, legislature, and judiciary called
sharing on the basis of different levels of horizontal distribution of power? What
government. does it result in?
A. Among different pressure groups A. Because it allows different organs of
B. Among different social groups government placed at the same level to
C. Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary exercise different powers. This results in a
D. Union Government, State Government, balance of power among various
and Local bodies institutions.
B. Because it allows different organs of
Que. Identify 'Horizontal power-sharing’ government placed at the same level to
arrangements among the following in exercise different powers. This results in an
modern democracies. imbalance of power among various
A. Different organs of government institutions.
B. Governments at different levels C. Because it allows different organs of
C. Different social groups government placed at the same level to
D. Different parties, pressure groups, and exercise the same powers. This results in a
movements balance of power among various
Que. Modern democracies maintain a institutions.
check and balance system. Identify the D. Because it does not allow different
correct option based on the horizontal organs of government placed at the same
power-sharing arrangement. level to exercise different powers. This
A. Central government, state government, results in a balance of power among various
local bodies institutions.
B. Legislature, executive, judiciary Que. The principle of subsidiarity
C. Among different social groups emphasizes that decisions should be made
D. Among different pressure groups by the people who are most affected by
Que. Why is the power shared amongst them, promoting decentralization,
different organs of government called efficiency, and citizen participation in
horizontal distribution of power? Identify governance, with higher levels of authority
the correct reason. intervening only when lower-level
A. It gives the judiciary more power than authorities are unable to address certain
the legislature and executive. issues effectively. Which of the following
B. It allows different organs of government constitutional principles/legislations is in
to be placed at the same level. close alignment with the principle stated
C. It gives representation to different above?
A. Separation of power between the Que. Identify the correct feature of the
executive, legislature, and judiciary Unitary form of government from the
B. Division of power between the central, following options:
state, and local government A. There are two or more levels of
C. Right of individuals to form and join government.
political parties of their choice B. Different tiers of government govern the
D. Reservation for women in the highest same citizens.
law-making bodies C. Each tier of government has its own
jurisdiction.
Que. What role do 'checks and balances’ D. The sub-units are subordinate to the
play in a democratic country? Choose the central government.
most suitable option from the following.
A. To establish a direct form of government Que. Choose the correct pair among the
without representatives. following:
B. To create a separation of powers to A. Russia — Unitary
prevent authoritarianism. B. China — Federal
C. To prevent any change to the C. Canada — Unitary
Constitution. D. Argentina — Federal
D. To ensure absolute power for one branch
of government. Que. Which of the following is responsible
for resolving disputes between the Centre
Que. You are a citizen of a country that has and States?
a democratic form of government. You A. Finance Commission of India
want to ensure that the system of power- B. Supreme Court of India
sharing in your country is effective and that C. President of India
no one branch of government has absolute D. Prime Minister of India
power. Which of the following measures
would best meet this goal? Que. Which one of the following countries
A. All power is concentrated in the hands of is the example of 'Holding together
the legislature only. federation’?
B. Power is divided between the central A. Australia
government and the states or provinces, B. India
with each level having its own sphere of C. U.S.A.
influence. D. Switzerland
C. Power is separated among the legislative, Que. Which of the following countries is an
executive, and judicial branches, with each example of 'coming together’ federation?
branch having its own responsibilities and A. United States of America
powers. B. India
D. Power is shared among different levels of C. Spain
government, such as the national, regional, D. Belgium
and local governments, with each level
having some degree of autonomy.
Que. Which one of the following is an to legislate on all those subjects which are
example of ‘coming together federation’? included in the:
A. India A. Union list
B. USA B. State list
C. Belgium C. Concurrent list
D. Spain D. Residuary subjects

Que. Which of the following countries is an Que. Which one of the following subjects
example of ‘Coming Together Federation’? comes under the legislation of the Centre
A. India and State in India?
B. Sri Lanka A. Education
C. USA B. Forests
D. Belgium C. Banking
D. Trade
Que. The people of Belgium have
successfully dealt with their country’s Que. Match the following items given in
power-sharing problem and are leading a Column A with those in Column B.
happy and peaceful life. Which route to Column A
federation have they opted for? I. Information Technology
A. Coming together II. Police
B. Cooperative Federation III. Education
C. Holding Together IV. Defence
D. Competitive Federation Column B

Que. Identify the administrative level of Concurrent List

the Indian Government with the help of
the information given in the box and Union List
choose the correct option: State List
Power shared between Central to Local Residuary Subjects
Government. Options:
The State Governments are required to A. I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2
share some powers and revenue with them. B. I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
C. I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2
It is called a three-tier government. D. I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3
Options:
A. Dictatorial System Que. Match Column I with Column II and
B. Decentralized System choose the correct option:
C. Unitary Federal System Column I
D. Imperialistic System I. Union List
II. State List
Que. In India’s federal system, the Central III. Concurrent List
and the State governments have the power IV. Subsidiary Matters
Column II Consider the following statements
A. Computer-related matter regarding the language policy of the Indian
B. Forest Federation.
C. Police (1) Hindi was identified as the official
D. Defence language.
Options: (2) Besides Hindi, there are 21 other
A. I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A languages recognized as scheduled
B. I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D languages.
C. I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A (3) English can be used along with Hindi for
D. I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D official purposes.
Choose the correct option:
Que. Which one of the following subjects is (a) 1 and 3
included in the Union list? (b) 1 and 2
A. Communication (c) Only 1
B. Trade (d) 1, 2 and 3
C. Commerce
D. Irrigation Which one of the following languages is
included in the Eighth Schedule of the
Que. Education falls under which one of Indian Constitution?
the following lists given in the Indian (A) Haryanvi
Constitution? (B) Rajasthani
A. Union List (C) Garhwali
B. State List (D) Odia
C. Concurrent List
D. Residuary Subjects Which one of the following is a scheduled
language as per the Constitution of India?
Que. Which one of the following subjects is (A) Bhojpuri
included in the Concurrent List? (B) Garhwali
A. Trade (C) Nepali
B. Commerce (D) Rajasthani
C. Agriculture
D. Marriage Anita is appearing in an examination
conducted for recruitment to Central
Que. Which one of the following subjects is Government positions. In how many
included in the State list? languages as mentioned in the 8th
A. Banking Schedule can she opt to take the exam?
B. Business (A) 18
C. Currency (B) 21
D. Communication (C) 22
Sure! Here's the updated version with (D) 25
bolded questions: Which of the following states of India
enjoy special powers under Article 371A of
the Constitution of India? B. 2 & 3
A. Nagaland C. 1 & 3
B. Rajasthan D. 1 & 4
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu Which of the following statements about
Federalism in the Indian Constitution are
The North-eastern States of India like correct?
Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal
Pradesh enjoy special status in the India is declared as a Union of States.
Constitution of India because: Power-sharing between the Union and State
(A) The area has lush green forests. governments is a basic feature.
(B) Literacy rates are very high.
(C) Due to their social and historical The power-sharing arrangement is easy to
circumstances. change.
(D) As the people speak a lot of different
Changes in power-sharing require a 1/3rd
languages
majority in both houses of Parliament.
How does the Judiciary act as an umpire in Options:
a federal nation? (A) 1 and 2
A. Judiciary rules over Centre and State (B) 2 and 3
B. Centre and Judiciary work collectively (C) 1 and 3
C. Courts can change the structure of the (D) 2 and 4
Constitution
Which of the following options prove that
D. Courts use the power to interpret the
India is a quasi-federal state?
Constitution
More powers with Centre
Identify the correct statement(s) about the
theory of Federalism in the Indian Residuary subjects with Centre
Constitution.
Equal subjects with Centre and States
The Constitution declared India as a Union
of States. Currency and Railways with Centre
Options:
Sharing of power between the Union A. 1, 2 & 4
Government and the State governments is B. 1, 3 & 4
basic to the structure of the Constitution. C. 3, 3 & 4
D. 3, 3 & 4
It is easy to make changes to this power-
sharing arrangement. Identify the administrative level of the
Indian Government with the help of the
The Parliament can on its own change this
information given in the box and choose
arrangement.
the correct option:
Options:
A. 1 & 2
Power shared between Central to Local B. Natural and unchangeable gender
Government. divisions
C. Income-generating activities done by
The State Governments are required to women in rural India
share some powers and revenue with them. D. The ability of men to contribute equally
It is called a three-tier government. to domestic work as women
Options: Which one of the following statements
(a) Dictatorial System best describes women empowerment?
(b) Unitary Federal System (A) Encouraging men to take leadership
(c) Decentralized System roles.
(d) Imperialistic System (B) Promoting the superiority of women
Identify the administrative system of over men.
Indian Government with the help of the (C) Ensuring equal opportunities and rights
following information: for women.
(D) Limiting the rights of men in all spheres.
Power shared between Central and State
Governments to Local Governments. Two statements, I and II are given below.
Read both the statements and choose the
It is called as a third tier of the Government. correct option.
Statement I: Women are now actively
The State Governments are required to
contributing to various professions including
share some powers and revenue with them.
roles as doctors, engineers, lawyers,
Select the appropriate option:
managers, and university teachers.
A. Federal system
Statement II: Political expression of gender
B. Unitary Federal system
division and political mobilization helped to
C. Decentralised system
improve women's role in public life.
D. Unitary system
Options:
Which of the following term refers to the (A) Statement I is true, but II is false.
belief in and advocacy for the social, (B) Statement I is false, but II is true.
political, and economic equality of (C) Statements I and II are true, and II is the
women? correct explanation of I.
(a) Patriarchy (D) Statements I and II are true, but II is not
(b) Matriarchy the correct explanation of I.
(c) Socialist
Read the statements and choose the
(d) Feminists
appropriate option:
Given below is a cartoon created by Assertion (A): Women in different parts of
Neelabh Banerjee, the renowned Indian the World organized themselves and
cartoonist, illustrator, and comics artist. agitated for equal rights.
What is the cartoon trying to depict? Reason (R): Women's movement aimed at
A. The sexual division of labour in India equality in personal and family life as well.
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the (A) Russia
correct explanation of (A). (B) Australia
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not (C) Sweden
the correct explanation of (A). (D) India
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true. In which of the following regions was
women representation the highest in their
Which of the following statement is true respective National Parliaments (2018)?
regarding Feminist Movements? (A) Nordic countries
A. A group that favours giving more power (B) America (North and South)
to working women at the rural and urban (C) Europe
level. (D) Asia
B. A movement that believes in giving
exclusive rights to females in urban areas. Which one of the following matters do NOT
C. Radical women’s movements aimed at deal with the 'Family Laws'?
equality in personal and family life as well. (A) Marriage
D. It is the practice of placing a feminine and (B) Adoption
masculine point of view in decision-making. (C) Inheritance
(D) Finance
Which of the following is the true meaning
of 'Equal treatment of women' as a Consider the statements given below and
necessary ingredient of a democratic choose the correct answer.
society? Statement I: A communal mindset can lead
(A) Women are always treated with respect to efforts to secure political influence for a
and dignity. specific religious group.
(B) It is now easier for women to legally Statement II: Members of the majority
wage struggle for their rights. community may seek to create a separate
(C) Most societies across the world are now political entity as a response to such
women-dominated. dynamics.
(D) Women are now treated as equals in the (A) Statement (I) is correct and (II) is
political arena. incorrect.
(B) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is
In which one of the following regions is the correct
participation of women in public life the (C) Both (I) & (II) are incorrect
highest? (D) Both (I) & (II) are correct
(a) Nordic countries
(b) Arab states Which one of the following statements is
(c) European countries not true?
(d) Asian countries (a) The Constitution prohibits discrimination
on the grounds of religion.
Which one of the following countries has (b) The Constitution allows us to practice,
the highest representation of women in profess, and propagate any religion or not
their National Parliament? to follow any.
(c) The Constitution of India allows the state The Constitution declares any kind of
to intervene in the matters of religion in discrimination done on the basis of religion
order to ensure equality within religious to be legal.
communities.
(d) As per the Constitution, religion can It gives the government the right to
never be separated from politics. intervene in religious matters for ensuring
equality within religious communities.
Read the given statements: Options:
(A) Only I, II, and III are correct.
India has no official religion. (B) Only I, II, and IV are correct.
All the communities have freedom to (C) Only I, III, and IV are correct.
profess and practice any religion in India. (D) Only II, III, and IV are correct.
Which one of the following constitutional Read the following statements and choose
terms is used for the above statements? the correct option:
(A) Republic
(B) Secular There is no official religion in India.
(C) Sovereign
(D) Socialist Communities have freedom to profess and
practice their religion.
Read the following statements and choose
the correct term mentioned in the Indian State helps communities by giving aid to
Constitution from the given options: educational institutions run by them.

There is no official religion for the Indian India believes in theocracy.

State. Options:
(A) I, II, and III
There is freedom to profess, practice, and (B) II, III, and IV
propagate any religion in India. (C) I, II, and IV
Options: (D) I, III, and IV
(A) Republic
(B) Sovereign Which one of the following aspects was
(C) Socialist common between the writings of B.R.
(D) Secular Ambedkar and E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker?
(A) Wrote on the caste system in India
Read the following provisions regarding (B) Highlighted the experiences of women
Secularism in the Indian Constitution and (C) Raised awareness about cultural
choose the correct option: heritage
(D) Motivated Indians for their national
The Indian State has not adopted any freedom.
religion as its official religion.
Which among the following is not a
The Constitution gives freedom to all the component of a political party?
citizens to practice and propagate any A. The leaders
religion.
B. The active members (b) India
C. The voters (c) Pakistan
D. The followers (d) America

Two statements are given in the question Which one of the following countries has a
below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). ‘one-party system’?
Read the statements and choose the (A) United States of America
correct option. (B) United Kingdom
Assertion (A): Political Parties are important (C) India
in the functioning of democracy. (D) China
Reason (R): The media plays an important
role in the making of Political Parties. Which one of the following countries
Options: adopted a multi-party system?
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the (a) USA
correct explanation of (A) (b) India
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not (c) China
the correct explanation of (A). (d) United Kingdom
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. Which one of the following countries has a
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true. two-party system?
How do Political Parties ensure (a) China
accountability to the public? Choose the (b) Russia
most suitable option from the following. (c) America
(A) Through Press Conferences (d) India
(B) Through Social Media Campaigns Which one of the following countries has a
(C) Through encouraging Partisanship two-party system?
(D) Through Elections and Voter Support (a) China
Assertion (A): Modern democracy cannot (b) United Kingdom
function without political parties. (c) India
Reason (R): Elected representatives will be (d) Pakistan
accountable only to their constituencies, Which one of the following countries has a
not towards the country. two-party system?
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (a) China
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true. (b) United States of America
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the (c) Pakistan
correct explanation of (A). (d) France
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A). There are two statements marked as
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your
Which one of the following countries has a answer as per the codes provided below:
One Party System? Assertion (A): India is a country with a
(a) China multi-party system set up. Reason (R): The
multi-party system often appears very level in India?
messy and leads to political instability. A. A federal political system
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the B. Varied economic conditions
correct explanation of (A) C. Linguistic and regional diversity
b. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the D. Low levels of literacy and political
correct explanation of (A) awareness
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct Which of the following States is ruled by a
regional party?
There are two statements marked as (a) Haryana
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both (b) Madhya Pradesh
the statements and choose the correct (c) Odisha
option as your answer: Assertion (A): India (d) Rajasthan
has a multiparty system. Reason (R): It is
because of the social and geographical Which one among the following pairs is
diversities in India. correctly matched?
Options: LIST | LIST II
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are A. Bharatiya Janata Party | National
true and Reason (R) is the correct Democratic Alliance
explanation of the Assertion (A). B. Congress Party | Left front
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are C. Communist Party of India | Regional
true, but Reason (R) is not the correct Party
explanation of the Assertion (A). D. Mizo National Front | United Progressive
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is Alliance
false. Which one of the following steps has been
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is taken by the Election Commission of India
true. to reform political parties?
Assertion (A): Multi-party system has been (A) Amended the Constitution to prevent
adopted in India. Reason (R): It is capable defection.
of accommodating all the social and (B) Candidates will have to give the details
geographical differences in India. of criminal cases on affidavit.
Options: (C) Candidates will have to give details of
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the their property on affidavit.
correct explanation of (A). (D) It has been made mandatory for all
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not parties to conduct organizational elections
the correct explanation of (A). and file income tax returns.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. Assertion (A): It is often said that political
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true. parties are facing a crisis. Reason(R): They
Which of the following is the PRIMARY are very unpopular and the citizens are
factor which contributed to the emergence indifferent to political parties.
of multiple political parties at the same A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of A (A) Dictatorial Government
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct (B) Constitutional Monarchy
explanation of A. (C) Military Government
C. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong (D) Democratic Government
D. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
Which one of the following options best
Which of the following statements is signifies this cartoon?
correct keeping the requirement of A. Demand for separate state from
formation of government in view? Democratic Government
Statement i: It is possible for independent B. Democratic Government is facing
candidates to form a government. territorial issues with the bordering states
Statement ii: Government formation is C. Democratic Government is coping with
exclusively reserved for political parties. multiple pressures through accommodation
Statement iii: The formation of government D. Democratic Government accepts
is limited to only elected political parties. demands based on separate state
Statement iv: Government can only be
formed by political parties that are elected Which one of the following is not true
and hold a majority. about a democratic government?
Options: (a) Democratic government is a legitimate
a. Statement i and ii are right. government.
b. Statement i, ii, and iii are right. (b) Democratic government is a responsive
c. Statement iii is right. government.
d. Only statement iv is right. (c) Democratic government is the people's
own Government.
Choose the right option to fill in the blank. (d) It does not allow room to correct
The emergence of __________ is directly mistakes.
connected to the rise of political parties.
A. Monetary democracies There are two statements marked as
B. Direct democracies Assertion (A) and Reason
C. Representative democracies Here are the questions with options:
D. Constitutional democracies
Assertion (A): Democracy is an
Which type of government is likely to be accountable, responsive, and legitimate
more acceptable to the people in the government
world? Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free
(a) Democratic and fair elections and decision-making is
(b) Military based on norms and procedures
(c) Dictatorship A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(d) Theocratic explanation of A.
Which one of the following is the most B. Both A and R are true but R is not the
popular form of government in the correct explanation of A.
contemporary world?
C. A is true but R is false. Assertion (A): Elections are the spirit of
D. A is false but R is true. democracy.
Reason (R): Elections expand Political
If a government provides its citizens a right participation.
and means to examine the process of (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
decision, it is: correct explanation of (A).
a. An accountable government. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
b. A responsible government. the correct explanation of (A).
c. A transparent government. (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
d. A stable government. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Assertion (A): Democracies are based on Assertion (A): Democracy is a legitimate
political equality government.
Reason (R): All individuals have equal say Reason (R): Regular, free and fair elections
in electing representatives. are the spirit of democracy.
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A) correct explanation of (A).
b. Both A and R are true and R is the correct (b) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
explanation of A. (c) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong (d) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
Read the following statements regarding
The frequent stories of remind us that no democracy and choose the correct option.
system is entirely without shortcomings,
even democracies. Identify the issue being Promotes equality among citizens
referred to: II. Government by few individuals
(A) Poverty III. Protection of human rights
(B) Black Marketing IV. Ensures checks and balance system
(C) Terrorism Options:
(D) Corruption (A) I, II and II
(B) II, II and IV
Read the following characteristics of (C) I, III and IV
democracy and choose the correct option. (D) I, II and IV
I. Free and fair elections
II. Equality before law Which one of the following is a
III. Dignity of a person fundamental principle of democracy?
IV. Majority rule (A) Rule of single individual
Options: (B) Rule with hereditary norms
(A) Only I, II and III are correct. (C) Rule of people with freedom
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct. (D) Rule of military chiefs
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct. Which of the following statements is not
true about Democracy?
A. People wish to be ruled by and hold a majority.
representatives elected by them. Options:
B. It is free of corruption. a. Statement i and ii are right.
C. It is expected to produce good b. Statement i, ii and iii are right.
governments. c. Statement iii is right.
D. Guarantees rights of citizens. d. Only statement iv is right.

In a representative democracy, which of HISTORY:

the following best describes the role of
elected representatives? Which of the following revolutions is called
A. They have absolute power and authority the first expression of nationalism?
to make decisions without consulting the A. French Revolution
public. B. Russian Revolution
B. They are accountable to the public and C. Glorious Revolution
make decisions on behalf of their D. The Revolution of the Liberals
constituents. Napoleon in the given picture is depicted
C. They act as mere figureheads with no real as a postman. What do each of the letters
power or influence in the government. falling from his bag represent?
D. They serve lifetime appointments and A. Number of wars he fought
cannot be removed from office. B. Letters he posted to the monarchs
Which of the following is a DEFINITE C. Territories lost by him
indicator of the successful implementation D. Areas conquered by him
of democratic governance? In which one of the following countries did
A. Free economy dictated by market forces the first liberalist-nationalist upheaval take
B. Provision of basic amenities to the place in July 1830?
citizens A. France
C. Establishment of central financial B. Germany
institutions C. Britain
D. Establishment of institutions to protect D. Italy
people's rights
Which among the following best signifies
Which of the following statements is the idea of liberal nationalism of
correct keeping the requirement of nineteenth-century Europe?
formation of government in view? A. Emphasis on social justice
Statement i: It is possible for independent B. State-planned socio-economic system
candidates to form a government. C. Freedom for individuals and equality
Statement ii: Government formation is before the law
exclusively reserved for political parties. D. Supremacy of state-oriented nationalism
Statement iii: The formation of government
is limited to only elected political parties. Identify the ideology under which people
Statement iv: Government can only be demanded freedom of markets in early
formed by political parties that are elected nineteenth-century Europe.
A. Romanticism A. Chancellor Duke Metternich
B. Liberalism B. Ernest Renan
C. Socialism C. William I
D. Rationalism D. Otto von Bismarck

Identify the correct statement regarding Which one of the following was NOT the
the Zollverein. result of the Treaty of Vienna 1815?
A. It was a coalition of Prussian states A. The Kingdom of the Netherlands was set
formed to manage political alliances. up in the North.
B. Its aim was to bind Prussia politically into B. Austria was given control of Northern
an association. Italy.
C. It was a Customs Union initiated by C. Prussia was given important new
Prussia. territories on its western frontiers.
D. It helped to awaken and raise national D. Russia was given the German
sentiment in Europe. Confederation of 39 states.

Assertion (A): On Prussian initiative, the Which one of the following groups of
Zollverein Customs Union was formed. countries collectively defeated Napoleon in
Reason (R): It was created to establish a 1815?
unified economic territory allowing the A. Britain, Russia, Prussia, and Austria
unhindered movement of goods, people, B. Britain, Russia, Prussia, and Australia
and capital. C. Britain, Russia, Netherlands, and
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are Germany
true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation D. Britain, Luxembourg, Germany, and Italy
of Assertion (A).
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are Who among the following was the founder
true, but Reason (R) is not the correct of the ‘Young Europe’ underground secret
explanation of Assertion (A). society in Berne?
C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is A. Giuseppe Garibaldi
false. B. Giuseppe Mazzini
D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is C. Count Cavour
true. D. Otto von Bismarck

Which one of the following ideologies Identify the person in the painting from
drove European governments after the the options given below. He was described
defeat of Napoleon in 1815? as ‘the most dangerous enemy of our social
A. Socialism order’.
B. Conservatism A. Metternich
C. Liberalism B. Mazzini
D. Romanticism C. Garibaldi
D. Cavour
Who among the following hosted the
Vienna Congress in 1815?
Who among the following remarked, explanation of Assertion (A).
"When France sneezes, the rest of Europe C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is
catches cold"? false.
A. Lord Byron D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is
B. Metternich true.
C. Johann Herder
D. Napoleon Identify the painting from the options
given below.
Which of the following treaties recognized A. Frankfurt Parliament
Greece as an independent nation? B. Reichstag
A. Treaty of Sevres C. Duma
B. Treaty of Versailles D. The House of Parliament
C. Treaty of Lausanne
D. Treaty of Constantinople Who among the following was the
architect of the unification of Germany?
The German philosopher Johann Gottfried A. Otto Von Bismarck
belonged to which one of the following B. William I
schools of thought? C. Frederick III
A. Socialist D. William II
B. Liberalist
C. Romanticist Which of the following countries were
D. Marxist involved in the three wars with Prussia,
leading to the unification of Germany?
Why did the weavers in Silesia revolt A. Austria, Poland, and France
against contractors in 1845? B. Austria, Denmark, and France
A. Contractors did not pay their dues. C. Austria, Turkey, and France
B. Contractors appointed a few on high D. Austria, England, and France
posts.
C. Contractors used government policies. Who among the following was proclaimed
D. Contractors gave them loans on high as the first German Emperor in 1871?
interest. A. William I
B. William II
Assertion (A): After Prussian occupation in C. Friedrich Wilhelm I
Poland, the Russian language was imposed D. Friedrich Wilhelm IV
on its people.
Reason (R): The use of Polish soon came to On which of the following modern aspects
be a symbol of struggle against Russian did the newly unified Germany place a
dominance. strong emphasis?
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are Currency
true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation
of Assertion (A). Banking
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are
Legal system
true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
Demography (b) The Parliament, through a bloodless
A. Only 1 and 2 are correct. revolution, seized power from the
B. Only 2 and 3 are correct. monarchy.
C. Only 3 and 4 are correct. (c) The British nation was formed as a result
D. Only 1, 2, and 3 are correct. of a war with Ireland and Wales.
(d) The formation of a nation-state in Britain
Which one of the following Italian states was the result of many revolts.
was ruled by an Italian princely house?
A. Papal State Identify the correct statement regarding
B. Lombardy ‘The Act of Union -1707’ from the
C. Venetia following options.
D. Sardinia-Piedmont (a) The British monarchy surrendered power
to the English Parliament.
Who among the following was proclaimed (b) The British Parliament seized power
king of united Italy in 1861? from Ireland.
(a) Charles I (c) It led to the formation of the ‘United
(b) Victor Emmanuel II Kingdom of Great Britain’.
(c) Giuseppe Garibaldi (d) The British nation was formed as a result
(d) Nero of a war with Scotland and Wales.
From which of the following countries did Which of the following was the result of
Giuseppe Garibaldi belong? the Act of Union, 1707?
(a) Austria (a) Unification of Germany
(b) Italy (b) Unification of the Kingdom of Great
(c) Greece Britain
(d) Spain (c) Unification of Italy
Identify the characteristics of Cavour (d) Unification of Vietnam
among the following and choose the Match the following and choose the
correct option: correct option.
He was an Italian statesman.
He spoke French much better than Italian. Leader Role
He was a tactful diplomat.
He belonged to a royal family. (a) Victor
Chief Minister of Italy
Emmanuel
Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 1, 2, and 3 are correct. (b) Giuseppe
Young Italy Movement
(c) Only 2, 3, and 4 are correct. Mazzini
(d) Only 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
(c) Giuseppe Conquered the
Identify the major aspect that helped in Garibaldi Kingdom of Sicilies
the formation of a nation-state in Britain.
(a) In 1688, the monarch of Britain fought a (d) - Proclaimed as King of
war with the English Parliament.
Leader Role Match the following attributes of the
allegory of Germania with their
Unified Italy significance and choose the correct option:

IV, (b) I, (c) II, (d) III Attributes Significance

(B) (a) III, (b) I, (c) IV, (d) II
(C) (a) II, (b) IV, (c) III, (d) I (a) Broken Chains (I) Being free
(D) (a) I, (b) III, (c) II, (d) IV
(b) Breastplate with
(II) Strength
Choose the correctly matched pair from eagle
the following:
(a) Otto von Bismarck — Germany (c) Crown of oak (III) Readiness to
(b) Napoleon — Spain leaves fight
(c) Giuseppe Garibaldi — Austria
(d) Sword (IV) Heroism
(d) Bourbon Kings — Italy
a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
Which of the following aspects best
(B) a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
signifies the image of ‘Germania’?
(C) a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
(a) Heroism and Justice
(D) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
(b) Folk and Cultural Tradition
(c) Austerity and Asceticism Assertion (A): The most serious source of
(d) Revenge and Vengeance nationalist tension in Europe after 1871
was the Balkan region.
Which one of the following is NOT true
Reason (R): A large part of the Balkans was
about the female allegory of France?
under the control of the Ottoman Empire.
(a) She was named Marianne.
(b) She took part in the French Revolution. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
(c) She was a symbol of national unity. and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
(d) Her images were marked on coins and Assertion (A).
stamps. (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are
true, but Reason (R) is NOT the correct
Which of the following symbols does the
explanation of Assertion (A).
“broken chains” stand for?
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is
(a) Freedom
false.
(b) Strength
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is
(c) Willingness to make peace
true.
(d) Heroism
Which of the following option(s) is/are
Which of the following does the symbol
correct about Balkan nationalism?
“crown of oak leaves” stand for?
(a) Freedom The Balkan region became part of the
(b) Readiness to fight conflict because of the Ottoman Empire.
(c) Willingness to make peace
(d) Heroism
The region comprised ethnic groups like (a) It was viewed as a regressive legislation
Greeks, Serbs, and Montenegro. in favor of the majority Indians.
(b) It was considered as severely curtailing
British and ethnic nationalities struggled to the right to personal liberty.
establish their identity. (c) It was seen as a necessary measure to
Only I & II prevent communal tensions.
(b) Only I & III (d) It was regarded as a safeguard for
(c) Only II protecting British soldiers.
(d) Only I Identify the correct option that describes
Arrange the following in chronological the act given below:
order and choose the correct option: The Act was passed by the Imperial
Legislative Council.
Napoleonic Wars It gave power to the government to repress
political activities.
The Treaty of Vienna
It empowered the government to detain
Greek Struggle for Independence political prisoners without trial.

Slav Nationalism in the Ottoman Empire Rowlatt Act

(b) Vernacular Press Act
III, I, II, IV (c) Government of India Act
(b) IV, II, I, III (d) Inland Emigration Act
(c) II, I, IV, III
(d) I, II, III, IV Identify the correct option that describes
the movement given below:
Arrange the following events in Colonial laws were defied, and cooperation
chronological order and choose the correct with the British was refused.
option:
Rowlatt Satyagraha Movement
Treaty of Constantinople (b) Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement
Defeat of Napoleon
(d) Quit India Movement
Unification of Italy
Which of the following was the reason for
Unification of Germany calling off the ‘Non-Cooperation
Movement’ by Gandhiji?
I, II, IV, III (a) Pressure from the British Government
(b) I, III, II, IV (b) Second Round Table Conference
(c) II, I, IV, III (c) Gandhiji’s arrest
(d) IV, I, III, II (d) Chauri-Chaura incident

How was the Rowlatt Act of 1919 Arrange the following statements in
perceived in terms of fundamental rights sequential order based on the events that
and civil liberties by Indians? shaped the Non-Cooperation Movement:
General Dyer opened fire at the large crowd (c) C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
gathered in Jallianwala Bagh. (d) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel

“Forced recruitment” carried out by the Why did the Simon Commission come to
British government and economic hardships India?
during World War I. (a) To control the campaign against the
British in cities
The defeat of the Ottoman Emperor of (b) To look into the functioning of the British
Turkey led to the formation of the Khilafat administration in India
Movement. (c) To initiate the Salt Law in India
Gandhiji launched a nationwide Satyagraha (d) To propose changes in the functioning of
against the Rowlatt Act. the constitutional system in India

IV, III, II, I Identify the appropriate reason for the

(b) II, I, IV, III non-participation of industrial workers in
(c) I, IV, III, II the Civil Disobedience Movement:
(d) I, II, III, IV (a) Industrialists were close to the Congress
(b) British offered them good salaries
Who among the following led the peasant (c) They were reluctant towards the boycott
movement in Bardoli in 1928? of foreign goods
(a) Baba Ramchandra (d) Growth of Socialism
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Subhash Chandra Bose The Indian masses willingly participated in
(d) Vallabhbhai Patel the Civil Disobedience Movement, despite
the challenges faced during the Non-
Identify the appropriate reason for the Cooperation Movement. Accordingly,
formation of the Swaraj Party from the which of the following quotes BEST reflects
options given below: the outlook of the masses?
(a) They wanted members of Congress to (A) "The greatest glory in living lies not in
return to Council Politics. never falling, but in rising every time we
(b) They wanted members of Congress to fall."
ask for Poorna Swaraj for Indians. (B) "An eye for an eye only ends up making
(c) They wanted members of Congress to the whole world blind."
demand Dominion Status for India. (C) "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
(d) They wanted members of Congress to everywhere."
oppose the Simon Commission. (D) "Obedience is the key to a peaceful
society."
Who were the founders of the ‘Swaraj
Party’ within the Congress? Which one of the following pairs regarding
(a) Subhas Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Indian nationalism is correctly matched?
Nehru (a) Sardar Patel - Hindustan Socialist
(b) Acharya Kripalani and Jayaprakash Republican Army
Narayan (b) Bhagat Singh - Swaraj Party
(c) C.R. Das - Bardoli Satyagraha (B) II, I, IV, III
(d) Jawahar Lal Nehru - Oudh Kisan Sabha (C) I, II, III, IV
(D) III, IV, I, II
Arrange the following events of the Indian
National Movement in chronological order Certain events are given below. Choose the
and choose the correct option: appropriate chronological order:
I. Formation of Swaraj Party
II. Lahore Session of the Indian National Coming of Simon Commission to India
Congress Demand of Purna Swaraj in Lahore Session
III. Gandhi-Irwin Pact of INC
IV. Formation of Depressed Class
Association Government of India Act, 1919
(A) III, II, I, IV
Champaran Satyagraha
(B) I, II, IV, III
(A) 3, 2, 4, 1
(C) I, III, II, IV
(B) 1, 2, 4, 3
(D) IV, III, I, II
(C) 2, 3, 1, 4
Arrange the following events in the correct (D) 1, 4, 2, 3
chronological order leading up to the Civil
Arrange the following statements in
Disobedience Movement:
sequential order based on the events that
Boycott of the Simon Commission took place in India prior to independence:
i. Poorna Swaraj resolution was passed.
Poorna Swaraj resolution passed ii. Boycott of the Simon Commission.
Letter with 11 demands sent to Viceroy iii. Quit India Movement launched.
Irwin iv. Salt march and the beginning of the Civil
Disobedience Movement.
Salt March (A) iv, iii, ii, i
(A) 4, 3, 2, 1 (B) iv, ii, iii, i
(B) 2, 1, 3, 4 (C) i, ii, iv, iii
(C) 1, 2, 3, 4 (D) i, iv, iii, ii
(D) 3, 2, 1, 4
Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-
Arrange the following events in century India focus on recording and
chronological order and choose the correct preserving folklore?
option: (A) To create new forms of artistic
I. Formation of Khilafat Committee in expression that reflected modern India.
Bombay (B) To restore a sense of pride in traditional
II. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre culture and national identity.
III. Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation (C) To use folklore as a tool for economic
Movement development and modernization.
IV. Bardoli Satyagraha (D) To promote a uniform culture that could
(A) I, II, IV, III be adopted across all Indian regions.
Who among the following wrote the Vande (B) Due to the gold rush
Mataram? (C) To escape from the French Revolution
(A) Rabindranath Tagore (D) As an aftermath of the Vietnam War
(B) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
(C) Abindranath Tagore Consider the statements given below and
(D) Dwarkanath Tagore choose the correct answer:
Statement 1: Western printing techniques
‘Buddhism emerged from eastern India and and mechanical presses were imported in
spread in several directions.’ Read the the late 19th Century as Western powers
following reasons for its spread and choose established their outposts in China.
the correct option: Statement 2: Beijing became the hub of the
I. Due to cultural exchange new print culture, catering to Western style
II. Due to the Silk route schools.
III. Due to trade and travellers (A) Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2
IV. Due to European efforts is incorrect.
(A) Only I, II, and IV are correct. (B) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2
(B) Only II, III, and IV are correct. is correct.
(C) Only I, II, and III are correct. (C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are
(D) Only I, III, and IV are correct. incorrect.
(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are
Which one of the following religions correct.
emerged from eastern India and spread in
several directions through intersecting Which one of the following books was
points on the Silk routes? printed first by Gutenberg?
(A) Hinduism (A) Chapbooks
(B) Christianity (B) Amar Jivan
(C) Buddhism (C) Bible
(D) Jainism (D) Almanac

Choose the correct option to fill in the ‘Vellum’ is:

blank. (A) Printing on palm leaves
______ from India and Southeast Asia (B) Printing on paper
travelled through the ‘Silk Route’ to other (C) Parchment made from the skin of
parts of the world. animals
(A) Gold and silver ornaments (D) Printing on cloth
(B) Clothes and spices
(C) Grain and pulses Who among the following said, “Printing is
(D) Iron and other metals the ultimate gift of God and the greatest
one”?
Why did Europeans flee to America in the (A) Martin Luther
19th century? Identify the correct reason (B) Mahatma Gandhi
from the following options: (C) Johannes Gutenberg
(A) Poverty and diseases (D) Rashsundari Devi
Who were called ‘Chapmen’? (C) Manuscripts were written in English and
(A) Book seller Hindi.
(B) Paper seller (D) Manuscripts were fragile.
(C) Workers of printing press
(D) Seller of ‘penny chapbooks’ Who among the following was the author
of the book ‘Gita Govind’?
Why were the ‘Bibliotheque Bleue’ popular (A) Tulsidas
in France? Choose the correct option from (B) Surdas
the following: (C) Jayadev
(A) They were cheap and small books. (D) Raidas
(B) They were promoted by the State.
(C) They were voluminous and colourful. Consider the statements given below and
(D) They were printed on good quality choose the correct answer:
paper. Statement 1: From 1780, James Augustus
Hickey began to edit the Bengal Gazette, a
“Print culture created the conditions within weekly magazine that described itself as ‘a
which the French Revolution occurred.” commercial paper open to all, but
Which one of the following options influenced by none.’
supports this statement? Statement 2: Hickey also published a lot of
(A) Print popularized the ideas of the gossip about the Company’s senior officials
enlightened thinkers. in India.
(B) Print created a new culture of dialogue (A) Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2
and debate among clergies. is incorrect.
(C) Print culture spread the views of Nobility (B) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2
only. is correct.
(D) Provided a critical commentary on (C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are
modernity and despotism. incorrect.
(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are
Which one of the following was NOT the correct.
reason for the popularity of scientific ideas
among the common people in 18th- Who among the following published
century Europe? 'Samvad Kaumudi'?
(A) Printing of ideas of Isaac Newton (A) Rashsundari Devi
(B) Development of printing press (B) Tarabai Shinde
(C) Interest of people in science and reason (C) Raja Rammohan Roy
(D) Traditional aristocratic groups supported (D) Ram Chaddha
it
Look at the picture given below. Identify
Why was reading of manuscripts not easy the name of the painter of this painting
in India? Choose the appropriate reason from the following options:
from the following options: (A) Abindra Nath Tagore
(A) Manuscripts were highly cheap. (B) Rabindra Nath Tagore
(B) Manuscripts were widely spread out.
(C) Raja Ravi Verma (C) Sudharak
(D) Samant Das Gupta (D) Pratap

Look at the picture given below. Identify Arrange the following in chronological
the name of the senior litterateur shown in order:
the image and choose the correct option:
(A) Ram Mohan Roy Print culture created the conditions for the
(B) Raja Ravi Verma French Revolution
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaruah Martin Luther’s writings led to the
(D) Gangadhar Bhattacharya beginning of the Protestant Reformation
At the beginning of the 19th century, a girl Menocchio reinterpreted the message of
married in a very orthodox household the Bible
wrote an autobiography called ‘Amar Jiban’
— Johann Gutenberg invented the printing
(A) Pandita Ramabai press
(B) Rashsundari Devi Options:
(C) Tarabai Shinde (A) 2, 3, 4, 1
(D) Kailashbashini Debi (B) 1, 2, 3, 4
(C) 4, 3, 2, 1
Who among the following is the writer of (D) 4, 1, 2, 3
'Gulamgiri'?
(A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Which one of the following pairs is
(B) E.V. Periyar correctly matched?
(C) Jyotiba Phule (A) Jyotiba Phule — Amar Jiban
(D) Ram Mohan Roy (B) Sudarshan Chakra — Sacchi Kavitayen
(C) Rash Sundari Debi — Gulamgiri
Which of the following aspects was (D) Kashi Baba — Chhote aur Bade Sawal
common among the writings of
Kailashbashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde, and Match the following items given in column
Pandita Ramabai? A with those in column B. Choose the
(A) Demanded economic equality for correct answer from the options given
masses. below:
(B) Highlighted the experiences of women. COLUMN A | COLUMN B
(C) Raised awareness about cultural A. Rashsundari Debi | 1. Chhote Aur Bade
heritage. Ka Sawal
(D) Motivated Indians for their national B. Sudarshan Chakr | 2. Kesari
freedom. C. Kashibab | 3. Amar Jiban
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak | 4. Sacchi Kavitayen
Which newspaper was started by Bal Options:
Gangadhar Tilak? (A) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(A) Hindu (B) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
(B) Kesari
(C) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 development at the global level in 1992?
(D) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 (A) Kyoto Protocol
(B) Montreal Protocol
Assertion (A): The invention of the printing (C) Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit
press marked a major change in the (D) World Summit on Sustainable
accessibility and dissemination of Development
knowledge.
Reason (R): The printing press allowed for Which of the following statement defines
mass production of books, enabling more Sustainable Development?
people to access literature and ideas that (A) Sustainable use of natural resources
were once restricted to the elite. without considering the need of the future
Options: generation.
(A) A is true but R is false. (B) Present generation fulfills its needs
(B) A is false but R is true. while considering the needs of the future
(C) Both A and R are true and R explains A. generation as well.
(D) Both A and R are true but R does not (C) It means utilization of natural resources
explain A. by the past, present and forthcoming future
generation.
GEOGGRAPHY: (D) To meet the needs of the future
Transformation of things available in our generations even if the needs of the present
environment involves an interactive generation go unmet.
relationship between ............ Under the sustainable development goals,
Choose the correct option from below. social equality with regards to access to
(A) Nature and technology resources is one of the most pressing
(B) Nature, technology, and institutions challenges. Accordingly, which of the
(C) Nature and institutions following crises is related to the statement
(D) Environment and human beings above?
Identify the main aim of the Rio de Janeiro (A) Damage to infrastructure due to floods
Earth Summit, 1992: (B) Scarcity of clean water for consumption
(A) Protection of Environment and socio- (C) Damage to crops caused by heavy rains
economic development (D) Combating waterborne diseases in rural
(B) Protection of Environment and cultural India
development Read the statements and choose the
(C) Protection of water and socio-economic correct option.
development Assertion (A): Resource planning is a
(D) Protection of environment and socio- complex process.
economic development Reason (R): Resource planning helps in
Which one of the following conferences effective and judicious use of resources.
was convened to discuss environmental (A) A is true but R is false
protection and socio-economic (B) A is false but R is true.
(C) Both A and R are true and R explains A.
(D) Both A and R are true but R does not (A) Barren land
explain A. (B) Forest land
(C) Grazing land
Which of the following BEST describes the (D) Fallow land
passage?
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Interpret the following pie diagram and
Pradesh are rich in mineral deposits. choose the correct option for the following
Arunachal Pradesh has abundant water question.
resources but lacks infrastructural What is the significance of 43 percent land
development. Rajasthan is endowed with under plains?
solar and wind energy but lacks water (A) Provides facilities for agriculture and
resources. The cold desert of Ladakh has a industry.
rich cultural heritage but it is deficient in (B) It provides facilities for tourism.
water and infrastructure. (C) It ensures perennial flow of some river.
(A) All regions in India are economically self- (D) It possesses rich reserves of minerals,
sufficient to utilize resources. fossil fuels, and forests.
(B) Only Rajasthan has the scope to utilize
renewable resources. Mention the main reason for land
(C) India has enormous diversity in the degradation in states like Jharkhand,
availability of resources. Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
(D) Resource diversity is prevalent only in (A) Overgrazing
north India. (B) Mining
(C) Over irrigation
India has land under a variety of relief (D) Mineral processing
features. Which of the following features
ensure perennial flow of some rivers, In which one of the following states is
provide facilities for tourism and ecological overgrazing the main reason for land
aspects? degradation?
(A) Plains (A) Maharashtra
(B) Plateaus (B) Punjab
(C) Islands (C) Haryana
(D) Mountains (D) Uttar Pradesh

Which one of the following is an example Deforestation due to mining has caused
of cultivable land? severe land degradation in which one of
(A) Gross Area the following states?
(B) Uncultivated Land (A) Maharashtra
(C) Barren Wasteland (B) Tamil Nadu
(D) Current fallow Land (C) Kerala
(D) Gujarat
The piece of land left uncultivated for the
past 1 to 5 agricultural years is called Which one of the following human
Choose the correct option: activities has contributed significantly to
land degradation? (B) Laterite soil
(A) Deforestation (C) Yellow soil
(B) Crop rotation (D) Black soil
(C) Shelter belts
(D) Ploughing **Read the following characteristics of a
soil and identify the soil from the given
**Read the following features of a soil and options:
name the related soil:
It is widely spread and important soil
Develops in high rainfall area
Northern plains are made of it
Intense leaching process takes place
It consists of sand, silt, and clay.**
Humus content is low.** Options:
Soil: (A) Yellow soil
(A) Arid soil (B) Black soil
(B) Laterite soil (C) Laterite soil
(C) Yellow soil (D) Alluvial soil
(D) Black soil
**Identify the soil with the help of the
**Identify the soil with the help of clues following features:
given below:
Red to brown in color
Develops in areas with high temperature
and heavy rainfall Sandy in texture and saline in nature

Is low in humus content Lacks humus and moisture**

Soil:
Found in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala, (A) Arid soil
and Tamil Nadu** (B) Laterite soil
(A) Forest soil (C) Yellow soil
(B) Yellow soil (D) Black soil
(C) Black soil
(D) Laterite soil “M” gave his friend clues about a type of
soil that suits for growing cotton. Which of
**Identify the soil with the help of the following clues provided by "M" would
following information: be most useful in identifying the ideal type
of soil?
It develops in areas with high temperature Clues:
It is the result of intense leaching due to i. It is well-known for its capacity to hold
heavy rain moisture.
ii. It turns yellow when it is hydrated.
Humus content is low.** iii. It is rich in kankur and bhangar nodules.
Soil: iv. It is a well-drained loamy soil.
(A) Arid soil (A) Clue i and iii
(B) Clue i and ii (C) Earthquake
(C) Clue iii and iv (D) Wind
(D) Clue iv
When was the Wildlife Protection Act
Which of the following pair is correctly implemented?
matched? (A) 1972
(A) Alluvial Soil — Gangetic Plain (B) 1980
(B) Black Soil — Himalayan Region (C) 1985
(C) Arid Soil — Western Ghats (D) 1992
(D) Laterite Soil — Desert Area
India’s green energy goals have a serious
Which one of the following soils develops problem — the Great Indian Bustard. A
in an area with high temperature and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) survey
heavy rainfall? covering 80 km of power lines across the
(A) Red and Yellow Thar desert found 4 bustard (critically
(B) Alluvial endangered species) deaths during a single
(C) Black year due to high-transmission wires,
(D) Laterite including some connected to wind
turbines. Should the installation of such
Which of the following is correctly power lines be reconsidered in areas
matched? where such species are found?
(A) Alluvial Soil - Consists of sand and silt (A) Yes, alternative methods of power
(B) Black Soil - Salt content is high generation should be explored to minimize
(C) Arid Soil - Diffusion of iron in crystalline this risk.
(D) Laterite Soil - Made up of Lava flows (B) Yes, the goal of protecting biodiversity is
Which of the following pair is correctly the only goal which should be prioritized.
matched? (C) No, the benefits of power lines outweigh
(A) Alluvial Soil — Western Rajasthan the negative impact on the species.
(B) Black Soil — Northern Plain (D) No, the species is not yet extinct and
(C) Arid Soil — Deccan Plateau currently no action needs to be taken.
(D) Laterite Soil — Western Ghats Match the following:
Identify the soil which ranges from red to A) Reserved Forests (i) North Eastern States
brown in color and saline in nature. B) Protected Forest (ii) Andhra Pradesh
(A) Red soil C) Unclassed Forest (iii) Haryana
(B) Arid soil (A) A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii)
(C) Alluvial soil (B) A - (iii), B - (ii), C - (i)
(D) Laterite soil (C) B - (iii), C - (ii)
(D) A - (ii), B - (iii), C - (i)
Which one of the following forces leads to
maximum soil erosion in plains? Match list I and list II and select the correct
(A) Glacier answer using the codes below in the lists:
(B) Running water List I | List II
Reserved Forest | North Eastern States National Park - State
i. Kaziranga - Assam
Protected Forest | Andhra Pradesh ii. Jim Corbet - Uttarakhand
Unclassed Forest | Haryana iii. Sunderban - West Bengal
Options: iv. Bandhavgar - Madhya Pradesh
(A) 1 (a), 2 ( Options:
b), 3 (c) (A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
(B) 1 (b), 2 (a), 3 (c) (B) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
(C) 1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a) (C) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
(D) 1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a) (D) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a

Match list 1 and list II and select the Two statements are given below. They are
correct answer using the codes below in Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both
the lists: the statements and choose the correct
option.
Reserved Forest - North Eastern States
Assertion (A): The famous Chipko
Protected Forest - Andhra Pradesh Movement in the Himalayas successfully
resisted deforestation in several areas.
Unclassed Forest - Haryana
Reason (R): Through this, community
Options: afforestation campaign with indigenous
(A) 1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c) species was made enormously successful.
(B) 1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a)
Options:
(C) 1 (a), 2 (c), 3 (b)
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
(D) 1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a)
the correct explanation of (A).
Which of the following description of (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
forest is NOT correct? correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Reserved Forest - Reservation of more than (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
half of forests
B. Protected Forest - Reservation of 1/3 of Conservation of forest is a key to the
the forests survival of humankind. Some of the
C. Unclassed Forest - Reservation of forest practices undertaken in India in this
under govt. and private individuals direction are Joint Forest Management.
D. Permanent Forest - Reserved and Identify the correct information related to
unclassified forest for the production of Joint Forest Management.
timber
It involves local communities in the
Match Column I with Column II and choose management and restoration of degraded
the correct option. forests.
The programme has been in formal Ankur, a resident from Rajasthan, decided
existence since 1980. to install a submersible water pump in his
house, capable of extracting groundwater
The first resolution for Joint Forest from depths of 250-300 meters. The
Management was passed. installation of similar pumps is becoming
Members of local village communities are increasingly popular across the state.
entitled to intermediary benefits like non- Which of the following will this growing
timber forest products. practice MOST LIKELY lead to in the near
future?
Options:
(A) 1 and 2 only Decline in groundwater quality
(B) 2 and 3 only B. Reduced monsoon water resources
(C) 1 and 4 only C. Increased number of waterborne
(D) 3 and 4 only diseases
D. Water scarcity resulting from excessive
Which of the following options represent utilization
potential measures that can be taken to
mitigate the threats posed on the tiger In the Bhakra-Nangal project, water is
population and biodiversity? being used for:

Banning hunting, giving legal protection to Hydel power production

habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife ii. Irrigation
ii. Prohibiting the visit of the public into iii. Transportation
forest areas. iv. Cleaning
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and Options:
National Parks (A) i and iv
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and (B) ii and i
Protected forests (C) Only iii
Options: (D) Only iv
(A) Statement i and ii are correct. Which place in India has an artificial lake to
(B) Statement ii, iii & iv are correct. conserve water that dates to the 11th
(C) Statement ii is correct. century?
(D) Statement i, iii & iv are correct.
Delhi
B. Udaipur
C. Mumbai
D. Kolhapur

Match Column I with Column II and choose

the correct option:
River - Dam (C) Meghalaya
i. Sardar Sarovar - Narmada (D) Odisha
ii. Hirakud - Mahanadi
iii. Chambal - Rana Pratap Sagar Choose the correctly matched pair about
iv. Chenab - Salal the Primitive Cultivation in India:

Options: Va — Madhya Pradesh

(A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d B. Kumari — Jharkhand
(B) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c C. Khil — Andhra Pradesh
(C) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a D. Koman — Karnataka
(D) i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b Choose the correctly matched pair:
On the given outline map of India, identify Primitive subsistence farming — Practised
the locations with the help of specified on large patches of land
information. On the political map of India, (b) Intensive subsistence farming — Single
'A' is a Dam. Identify it from the following crop production
options: (c) Commercial farming — Use of higher
Salal doses of modern inputs
B. Bhakra-Nangal (d) Plantation farming — Practised on small
C. Tehri patches of land
D. Rana Pratap Sagar What is common between primitive and
In which of the following States is the intensive farming?
Tungabhadra Dam located? Both require the use of modern machinery.
Tamil Nadu B. Both are done on large tracts of land.
(B) Kerala C. Both require large amounts of credit.
(C) Andhra Pradesh D. Both are labor-intensive.
(D) Karnataka Fill in the blank:
Which one of the following is the irrigation Barley: Rabi crop, cotton: Kharif, _____: Zaid
system in Meghalaya? crop.
To irrigate land only during the rainy season. A. Wheat
(B) To use large volumes of water for B. Mustard
irrigation. C. Soya bean
(C) To remove water from soil. D. Cucumber
(D) Bamboo drip irrigation system. Observe the flow chart given below. What
In which one of the following states is the will come in the empty box?
bamboo drip irrigation system prevalent? Food Crops
Tamil Nadu A. Gram
(B) West Bengal B. Cereals
C. Pulses C. Jowar
D. Rice D. Wheat
E. Wheat
Identify the crop with the following
A type of millet rich in iron, calcium, other information:
micronutrients, and roughage is:
It is the staple food crop.
Bajra It is a Kharif crop.
B. Rajma It requires high temperature and high
C. Jowar humidity.
D. Ragi It requires above 100 cm of annual rainfall.
A. Wheat
Identify the crop with the following B. Maize
description: C. Jowar
It grows well in old alluvial soil. The use of D. Rice
modern inputs has contributed to the Read the following information and
increasing production of this crop. identify the crop:
A. Wheat
B. Maize It is the staple food crop for the majority of
C. Rice people in India.
D. Sugarcane India is the second-largest producer of this
crop.
Read the given statements and choose the It is a Kharif crop.
correct option with regard to Rabi cropping It requires high humidity with 100 cm of
season: annual rainfall.
Rabi crops are sown in winter. A. Ragi
II. Sown from October to December and B. Bajra
harvested from April to June. C. Wheat
III. Important crops are Maize, Cotton, Jute. D. Rice
IV. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are Match Column-I with Column-II and choose
important for the production of wheat. the correct option:
Identify the crop with the following Wheat - a. Millet Crop
information: II. Ragi - b. Beverage Crop
It is the second most important cereal crop. III. Tea - c. Food Crop
It is a Rabi crop. IV. Maize - d. Food & Fodder Crop
It requires a cool growing season and bright Options:
sunshine at the time of ripening. (A) d, a, b, c
It requires 50 to 75 cm annual rainfall. (B) c, d, b, a
A. Sugarcane (C) a, b, d, c
B. Maize (D) d, b, a, c
Choose the correctly matched pair about C. He is only growing Kharif crops on his
the crops and the areas they are grown in: rooftop.
D. He is a farmer by profession.
Groundnut - Assam
B. Tea - Gujarat According to some economists, which of
C. Coffee - Karnataka these is a quick fix for farmers to increase
D. Sugarcane - Chhattisgarh their incomes and reduce environmental
degradation?
On the map, ‘B’ is marked as a major Tea
cultivating state. Identify it from the Diversifying their cropping pattern away
following options: from cereals
B. Joining alternative employment
Assam opportunities in the agriculture sector
B. Punjab C. Using high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds
C. Bihar for obtaining higher productivity
D. Gujarat D. Seeking more subsidies on fertilizers and
Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY decreasing the cost of production
reason why the Government of India Which of the following relief features of
introduced a comprehensive land India possess/possesses the highest
development program in the 1980s and reserves of minerals and fossil fuels?
1990s?
Coastal plain
To help farmers across the country as the B. Gangetic plain
earlier policies concentrated development C. Shivalik mountains
in a few states only D. Chota Nagpur Plateau
B. To help farmers grow those crops that are
produced in countries where agriculture is Choose the correct option for the following
subsidized states’ share in the production of
C. To help farmers buy the land which was manganese in India from the highest to the
re-distributed during Bhoodan and lowest order.
Gramdan
D. To encourage farmers to practice organic Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka,
farming and reduce environmental stress Odisha
(B) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha,
Look at this picture of Maahir, who Karnataka
practices organic farming from his rooftop. (C) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh,
What is MOST LIKELY to be true about Karnataka, Odisha
Maahir? (D) Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh,
Karnataka
He does not have enough money to buy
crops from the market. Which one of the following is the highest
B. He is practicing a type of farming that is bauxite producing state of India?
environmentally-friendly.
Maharashtra B. Bauxite
(B) Jharkhand C. Manganese
(C) Gujarat
(D) Odisha Match Column-I with Column-II and choose
the correct option.
Which of the following is an example of a Column-I (Minerals) | Column-II (Examples)
Ferrous Metal? I. Ferrous - Coal
II. Non-Ferrous - Granite
Copper III. Non-Metallic - Bauxite
(b) Tin IV. Energy - Cobalt
(c) Bauxite
(d) Iron Options:
A. b, d, c, a
In which of the following States is B. c, b, a, d
Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant located? C. a, b, d, c
A. Gujarat D. d, b, a, c
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu Choose the correct option from Column-A
D. Telangana and Column-B.
Column-A | Column-B
In which of the following states Kaiga (a) Mayurbhanj Iron Ore Mines | (i) Gujarat
Nuclear Power Plant is located? (b) Chandrapura Thermal Power Plant | (ii)
A. Karnataka Jharkhand
B. Kerala (c) Bauxite Mines | (iii) Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu (d) Kalol Oil Fields | (iv) Amarkantak
D. Telangana
Choose the correctly matched pair from
In which of the following States is Narora the following:
Nuclear Power Plant located? (a) Oil Fields - Gujarat
A. Karnataka (b) Bauxite Mines - Maharashtra
B. Kerala (c) Chandrapur Thermal Power Plant -
C. Tamil Nadu Odisha
D. Uttar Pradesh (d) Mayurbhanj Iron Ore Mines - Jharkhand
Choose the correctly matched pair. Two statements are given in the question
(a) Ferrous - Natural Gas below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
(b) Non-Ferrous - Nickel Read the statements and choose the
(c) Metallic Minerals - Limestone appropriate option.
(d) Energy Minerals - Cobalt Assertion (A): Crude oil reserves in the
Choose the correct option to fill the blank. entire world are depleting, we need to find
Non-Metallic Mineral: Mica a sustainable substitute for it.
Energy Mineral: ________ Reason (R): Crude oil and petrol prices are
A. Natural Gas increasing day by day.
Options: Arrange the following in the correct
A. A and R are true, and R is the correct sequence:
explanation of A. i. Transporting cloth to the workshops
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the ii. Sale in shops and showrooms
correct explanation of A. iii. Spinning the yarn
C. A is true but R is false. iv. Weaving of the fabric
D. A is false but R is true.
Options:
Which of the following categories of A. i, iv, iii, ii
resources can we put Tidal energy in? B. iv, i, ii, iii
A. Renewable resources C. iii, iv, ii, i
B. Non-renewable resources D. iii, iv, ii, i
C. Actual resources
D. Potential resources Observe the map given below showing the
distribution of thermal and nuclear power
There are two statements given as plants across India. Air Quality Index (AQI)
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both is used to measure real-time air pollution
the statements and choose the correct levels. A high AQI represents poor air
option. quality. Accordingly, which of the following
Assertion (A): Agriculture and industry regions marked on the map is likely to
move hand in hand. experience comparatively better AQI?
Reason (R): Industrial development is a
precondition for eradication of ECONOMICS:
unemployment and poverty from the Que. Which of the following statements is
country. correct keeping the requirement of
Options: formation of government in view?
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are Statement i: It is possible for independent
true, and Reason (R) is the correct candidates to form a government.
explanation of Assertion (A). Statement ii: Government formation is
B. Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but exclusive reserved for political parties.
Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Statement iii: The formation of government
Assertion (A). is limited to only elected political elements.
C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is Statement iv: Government can only be
false. formed by political parties that are elected
D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is and hold a majority.
true. Options:
a. Statement i and ii are right.
b. Statement i, ii, and iii are right.
c. Statement iii is right.
d. Only statement iv is right.
Que. Choose the correct option from (D) An Adivasi from Narmada Valley — To
column A and column B. fulfil livelihood
Column A (Category of person)
Column B (Developmental Que. Which one of the following is a
goals/Aspirations) developmental goal of the factory
(a) Landless rural labourers (i) More days of workers?
work and better wages a. Better wages
(b) Prosperous farmers from Punjab (ii) b. Better technology
Availability of other sources of irrigation c. More hours of work
(c) Farmers who depend only on rain for (iii) d. More labour work
Assured higher support prices for their Que. Which of the following are
crops developmental goals of a prosperous
(d) A rural woman from a land-owning farmer? Choose the correct from the given
family (iv) Regular job and high wages to options.
increase her income I. Better wages
Que. Match Column A with Column B and II. Higher support prices for crops
choose the correct option given below: III. Assured high family income
Column A (Category of Person) IV. More days for work
Column B (Development Goal) Options:
(a) Prosperous farmers from Punjab (i) More a. Only I and II are correct.
days of work and better wages b. Only II and IV are correct.
(b) Landless rural labourers (ii) Availability c. Only II and III are correct.
of additional sources of irrigation facilities. d. Only I and IV are correct.
(c) Farmers who depend only on rain for Que. Rina, a 28-year-old woman from a
growing crops (iii) Higher support prices for marginalized community, is uneducated
their crops for farmers. but adept at making traditional
(d) A rural woman from a rich urban family handicrafts. Her family toils hard to afford
(iv) She gets as much freedom as her two square meals every day. Accordingly,
brother. which development objective would be the
Que. Choose the correctly matched option MOST crucial for improving Rina’s and her
from the following: kin's well-being?
Column I (Category of Person) A. Increasing access to clean energy in
Column II (Development Goal) Rina's community
(A) Farmers who depend only on rain for B. Reducing the impact of climate change
growing crops — More days of work and on Rina's community
better wages C. Creating more training opportunities for
(B) Landless rural labourers — Higher Rina and other artisans
support prices for their crops D. Ensuring that Rina has the same rights
(C) Prosperous farmers from Punjab — and opportunities as men in her community
Regular wages
Que. In the question given below, there are a. 25,000
two statements marked as Assertion (A) b. 30,000
and Reason (R). Read the statements and c. 20,000
choose the correct option: d. 10,000
Assertion (A): Different people have
different development goals. Que. Assume there are four families in a
Reason (R): People want freedom, equality, locality. If the income of each family is
security, and respect. 6,000, 4,000, 7,000, and 3,000, then find
Options: out the average income of the locality.
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct a. 5,000
explanation of A. b. 2,000
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the c. 3,000
correct explanation of A. d. 6,000
c. A is true but R is false. Que. Suppose the monthly income of the
d. A is false but R is true. family members is as follows respectively:
Que. Which one of the following is the Mother - Rs. 50,000/-
correct meaning of ‘Average Income’? Father - Rs. 40,000/-
A. The total income of the country divided Son - Rs. 20,000/-
by its earning population. Daughter - Rs. 20,000/-
B. The total income of the country divided The average income of the family would
by its total population. be:
C. The total income of all the residents of a. Rs. 32,000/-
the country. b. Rs. 30,000/-
D. The total income from the domestic and c. Rs. 50,000/-
foreign sources. d. Rs. 33,000/-

Que. Suppose there are four families in Que. Assume there are four families in a
your locality, the average per capita locality. If the incomes of these four
income of whom is 10,000. If the four families in a week are 2,000, 5,000, 3,000,
incomes of three families are 6,000, 8,000, and 6,000, then the weekly average
and 14,000 respectively, what would be income of the locality will be:
the income of the fourth family? a. 2,000
a. 5,000 b. 5,000
b. 10,000 c. 2,000
c. 12,000 d. 1,000
d. 15,000 Que. Read the given data and find out the
Que. Assume there are four families in a average monthly income of Country A.
locality. If the monthly income of each Options:
family is 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, and a. 9500
40,000, then what is the average income of b. 10000
the locality?
c. 10500 a. Education
d. 10600 b. Income
c. Health Status
Que. Read the given data and find out d. Living Standard
which country has the highest income.
Countries Monthly Income of Citizens in Que. Which one of the following
four countries in 2018 organizations prepares the 'World
Country A: 10,500, 11,200, 10,800, 11,000, Development Report’?
10,700 A. World Bank
Country B: 600, 600, 600, 600, 1,480 B. International Monetary Fund
Country C: 5,500, 10,500, 4,000, 7,500, C. World Health Organization
2,000 D. International Labour Organization
Country D: 800, 4,800, 700, 5,000, 750
Options: Que. Which one of the following indices is
a. Country A given priority by the World Bank with
b. Country B respect to development?
c. Country C a. Infant Mortality Rate
d. Country D b. Equality
c. Body Mass Index
Que. Read the following data and select d. Per Capita Income
the most appropriate answer from the
given options: Que. Study the table and answer the
Rita is an employee of a multinational question given below.
company who gets transferred to different Some comparative data on Haryana, Kerala,
countries after every three years of service. and Bihar
She has been given an opportunity to State | Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 live
choose any one out of the three countries births (2016) | Literacy Rate % (2011) | Net
mentioned in the table above as her next Attendance Ratio (age 14 and 15 years)
job location. She calculates average income 2013-14
of all these countries as per the given data 82
and chooses to be transferred to Country A. In comparison to Kerala, which state has the
Identify the reason for which Rita has highest infant mortality rate?
chosen country A. a. Haryana
A. Most of its citizens are rich and stable b. Kerala
B. It has most equitable distribution of c. Bihar
income d. None of the above
C. National income of its citizens is higher Que. Study the table and answer the
D. Average income of its citizens is lower question that follows:
Que. Choose the correct option to fill in the Some comparative data on Haryana, Kerala,
blank. and Bihar
For comparing countries, their most Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births
important attributes are by the World Bank. (2016)
Which State has the highest literacy rate? B. If economic growth and growth in
a. Haryana income are considered, countries with a
b. Kerala high per capita income are considered as
c. Bihar developed.
d. None of the above C. HDI is a better measurement for
comparison than per capita income.
Que. Study the table and answer the Options:
question given below: a. All of the above
Some Comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala, b. Only B and C
and Bihar c. Only A and B
Which State has the lowest net attendance d. None of the above
ratio at Secondary stage?
a. Haryana Which of the following statements is
b. Kerala correct keeping the requirement of
c. Bihar formation of government in view?
d. None of the above Statement i: It is possible for independent
candidates to form a government.
Que. Read the following data and answer Statement ii: Government formation is
the question: exclusive for political parties.
Some comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala, Statement iii: The formation of government
and Bihar is limited to only elected political members.
Which state has the lowest literacy rate? Statement iv: Government can only be
a. Haryana formed by political parties that are elected
b. Kerala and hold a majority.
c. Bihar Choose the correct option from column A
d. None of the above and column B.
Que. Choose the correct statement. Column A (Category of person) | Column B
A. Per capita income is not a very useful (Developmental goals/Aspirations)
criterion for comparing countries, because (a) Landless rural laborers | (i) More days of
of its limited perspective. work and better wages
B. It takes into account many variables like (b) Prosperous farmers from Punjab | (ii)
literacy, life expectancy, employment, and Availability of other sources of irrigation
so on. (c) Farmers who depend only on rain for
C. HDI is a more useful indicator than per growing crops | (iii) Assured higher support
capita income in measuring the prices for their crops
development of a country. (d) A rural woman from a land-owning
D. All the above family | (iv) Regular job and high wages to
increase her income
Que. Read the statements carefully and
choose the correct option. Match Column A with Column B and
A. Development is a complex term. choose the correct option given below:
Column A | Column B
(a) Prosperous farmers from Punjab | (i) handicrafts. Her family toils hard to afford
More days of work and better wages two square meals every day. Which
(b) Landless rural laborers | (ii) Availability development objective would be the MOST
of additional sources of irrigation crucial for improving Rina’s and her kin's
(c) Farmers who depend only on rain for well-being?
growing crops | (iii) Higher support prices (a) Increasing access to clean energy in
for their crops Rina's community
(d) A rural woman from a rich urban family | (b) Reducing the impact of climate change
(iv) She gets as much freedom as her on Rina's community
brother (c) Creating more training opportunities for
Rina and other artisans
Choose the correctly matched option from (d) Ensuring that Rina has the same rights
the following: and opportunities as men in her community
Column I (Category of Person) | Column II
(Development Goal) In the question given below, there are two
(A) Farmers who depend only on rain for statements marked as Assertion (A) and
growing crops | More days of work and Reason (R). Read the statements and
better wages choose the correct option:
(B) Landless rural laborers | Higher support Assertion (A): Different people have
prices for their crops different development goals.
(C) Prosperous farmers from Punjab | Reason: People want freedom, equality,
Regular wages security, and respect
(D) An Adivasi from Narmada Valley | To
fulfill livelihood Which one of the following is the correct
meaning of ‘Average Income’?
Which one of the following is a (a) The total income of the country divided
developmental goal of factory workers? by its earning population
(a) Better wages (b) The total income of the country divided
(b) Better technology by its total population
(c) More hours of work (c) The total income of all the residents of
(d) More labor work the country
(d) The total income from the domestic and
Which of the following are developmental foreign sources
goals of a prosperous farmer? Choose the
correct option from the given options. Suppose there are four families in your
I. Better wages locality, the average per capita income of
II. Higher support prices for crops whom is ₹ 10,000. If the incomes of three
III. Assured high family income families are ₹ 6,000, ₹ 8,000, and ₹ 14,000
IV. More days for work respectively, what would be the income of
the fourth family?
Rina, a 28-year-old woman from a (a) ₹ 5,000
marginalized community, is uneducated (b) ₹ 10,000
but adept at making traditional
(c) ₹ 12,000 (c) ₹ 2,000
(d) ₹ 15,000 (d) ₹ 1,000

Assume there are four families in a locality. Read the given data and find out which
If the monthly income of each family is ₹ country has the highest average income.
10,000, ₹ 20,000, ₹ 30,000, and ₹ 40,000, Countries Monthly Income of Citizens in
then what is the average income of the four countries in 2018
locality? Choose the correct option from Citizen I Citizen II Citizen III Citizen IV
the following: Country A ₹ 10,500 ₹ 11,200 ₹ 10,800 ₹
(a) ₹ 25,000 11,000 ₹ 10,700
(b) ₹ 30,000 Country B ₹ 600 ₹ 600 ₹ 600 ₹ 600 ₹ 1,480
(c) ₹ 20,000 Country C ₹ 550 ₹ 10,500 ₹ 400 ₹ 7,500 ₹
(d) ₹ 10,000 2,000
Country D ₹ 800 ₹ 4,800 ₹ 700 ₹ 5,000 ₹ 750
Assume there are four families in a locality.
If the income of each family is ₹ 6,000, ₹ Read the following data and select the
4,000, ₹ 7,000, and ₹ 3,000, then find out most appropriate answer from the given
the average income of the locality from the options:
following options: Monthly income of citizens in 2007 (in
(a) ₹ 5,000 Rupees)
(b) ₹ 2,000 Countries I II III IV
(c) ₹ 3,000 Country A ₹ 9,500 ₹ 10,500 ₹ 9,800 ₹
(d) ₹ 6,000 10,000 ₹ 10,200
Country B ₹ 500 ₹ 500 ₹ 500 ₹ 500 ₹ 4,800
Suppose, the monthly income of the family Country C ₹ 5,000 ₹ 1,000 ₹ 15,000 ₹ 4,000
members is as follows respectively: ₹ 25,000
Mother - Rs. 50,000
Father - Rs. 40,000 Which of the following indices is given
Son - Rs. 20,000 priority by the World Bank with respect to
Daughter - Rs. 20,000 development?
The average income of the family would be: (a) Infant Mortality Rate
(a) ₹ 32,000 (b) Equality
(b) ₹ 30,000 (c) Body Mass Index
(c) ₹ 50,000 (d) Per Capita Income
(d) ₹ 33,000
Study the table and answer the question
Assume there are four families in a locality. below:
If the incomes of these four families in a Some comparative data on Haryana, Kerala,
week are ₹ 2,000, ₹ 5,000, ₹ 3,000, and ₹ and Bihar
6,000, then the weekly average income of State | Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 live
the locality will be: births (2016) | Literacy Rate % (2011) | Net
(a) ₹ 2,000 Attendance Ratio (per 100 persons)
(b) ₹ 5,000
secondary stage (age 14 and 15 years) 2013- population?
14 (a) Male
(b) Children
In comparison to Kerala, which state has (c) Male & Female
the highest infant mortality rate? (d) Female
(a) Haryana
(b) Kerala Read the data given below and answer the
(c) Bihar question:
(d) None of the above Infant mortality rate per 1000 live births
(2018) | Literacy rate % (2017-18)
Which state has the highest literacy rate? 82
(a) Haryana
(b) Kerala As per the data given above, why does
(c) Bihar state B have a low infant mortality rate?
(d) None of the above (a) It has better infrastructure than state A.
(b) It has high per capita income.
Which state has the lowest net attendance (c) It has good teachers and schools.
ratio at the secondary stage? (d) It has health care and education for all.
(a) Haryana
(b) Kerala Read the given data and find out children
(c) Bihar of which state have attained maximum
(d) None of the above elementary school education?
States | Per Capita Income (in Rs) | Infant
How much is the Net Absence Ratio of Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births |
Haryana? Choose the appropriate option Literacy Rate % | Net Attendance Ratio (per
from the following: 100 persons) secondary stage
(a) 67% For 2018—19
(b) 27%
(c) 38% Which state has attained maximum
(d) 18% elementary school education?
(a) Haryana
Read the data given below and answer the (b) Bihar
question: (c) Haryana and Kerala both
Educational Achievement of Rural (d) Kerala
Population of Uttar Pradesh
Category | Male Read the following data and select the
Literacy rate for rural population 16% appropriate option:
Literacy rate for rural children in age group Educational Achievement of Rural
10-14 years 90% Population of Uttar Pradesh
Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 Literacy rate for rural population
attending school 85% Literacy rate for rural children in age group
10-14 years
As per the data given above, who has the
least percentage of literacy rate in the rural
Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 (1) It is the composite index prepared by the
attending school United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP).
How much percentage of girls are not (2) Parameters to measure it are Longevity,
attending school? Literacy, and Per Capita Income.
(a) 15% (3) Countries are ranked according to
(b) 13% Developed and Low Developing countries.
(c) 10% (4) The World Bank also prepares a report
(d)18% of Human Development on the basis of
Choose the correct option to fill the blank: Quality of Life.
"Literacy Rate measures the proportion of Options:
literate population in the (age group). (a) I and II
Options: (b) I and III
(a) 10 (c) II and III
(b) 12 (d) II and IV
(c) 5 On which of the following basis does the
(d) 8 United Nations Development Programme
Which one of the following definitions is (UNDP) publish the 'Human Development
most suitable for the ‘Literacy Rate’? Report’?
Options: Options:
(A) The literate population at the global (a) Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and
level Health
(B) The proportion of literate population in (b) Education, Health, and Per Capita
the seven years and above Income
(C) The total number of children attending (c) National Income, Health, and Banking
school in a region (d) Gross Domestic Product, Technology,
(D) The average number of schools in a and Innovation
region Which one of the following best describes
Which of the following measures the Human Development Index (HDI)?
proportion of literate population in the Options:
seven and above age group? A. Improvement in science, information,
Options: and technology
A. Net Attendance Ratio B. Improvement in health, education, and
B. Enrolment Rate income
C. Literacy Rate C. Improvement in information and
D. Dropout Ratio communication
D. Improvement in investment, finance, and
Read the following statements about technology
Human Development and choose the
correct option: Two statements are given in the question
below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
Read the statements and choose the (a) Country 'A'
appropriate option. (b) Country 'C'
Assertion (A): Human Development (c) Country 'D'
mentions how much socio-economic (d) Country 'E'
development has happened in a country.
Reason (R): Comparison of national HDI of Select which among the following cannot
two countries explains Human Development be purchased through money.
Index. (a) Full protection from infectious diseases
Options: (b) A pollution-free atmosphere
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the (c) High quality education
correct explanation of A. (d) A luxury home
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the Choose the correct option regarding ‘Body
correct explanation of A. Mass Index’ (BMI) from the following.
C. A is true but R is false. (a) Assessment of Blood Pressure
D. A is false but R is true. (b) Assessment of Blood Sugar Level
Which of the following countries has the (c) Assessment of Body Composition
highest 'Life Expectancy’ at birth? (d) Assessment of under Nutrition
Options: Which one of the following factors is
(a) Nepal mainly responsible for declining water
(b) Bangladesh level in India?
(c) India (a) Irrigation
(d) Pakistan (b) Industrialisation
Which of the following countries has a (c) Urbanisation
better rank in Human Development Index? (d) Over-utilization
Options: Which of the following is the essence of
(a) Afghanistan the statement: “Consequences of
(b) Myanmar environmental degradation do not respect
(c) India national or state boundaries”?
(d) Nepal (a) Economic development
Which of the following countries has the (b) Human Development
highest level of ‘Human Development (c) Sustainable Development
Index (HDI)'? (d) National Development
(a) India Assertion (A): Crude oil reserves in the
(b) Bangladesh entire world are depleting, we need to find
(c) Sri Lanka a sustainable substitute for it.
(d) Nepal Reason (R): Oil and petrol prices are
Which of the following country has high increasing day by day.
Human Development Index Rank in the Options:
world? (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the
correct explanation of A. The work done in the picture comes under
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the which one of the following sectors of the
correct explanation of A. economy?
(c) A is true but R is false. (a) Primary
(d) A is false but R is true (b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
‘Floriculture’ comes under which one of (d) Quaternary
the following sectors of the economy?
(a) Primary The work being done in the picture comes
(b) Secondary under which one of the following economic
(c) Tertiary sectors?
(d) Quaternary (a) Primary
(b) Secondary
Natural products being changed into other (c) Tertiary
forms is known as: (d) Quaternary
(a) Primary product
(b) Tertiary product Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors are
(c) Secondary product divided in which one of the following
(d) Quaternary product basis?
(a) Nature of employment
The products received by exploiting natural (b) Nature of activities
resources come under which one of the (c) Nature of ownership
following sectors? (d) Nature of income
(a) Quaternary
(b) Tertiary Which one of the following pairs is
(c) Secondary correctly matched?
(d) Primary (a) Primary Sector - Tailor
(b) Secondary Sector - Fisherman
Activities in which natural products are (c) Tertiary Sector - Astronaut
changed into other forms come under (d) Primary Sector - Courier
which one of the following sectors?
(a) Primary Choose the incorrect option from the
(b) Secondary following:
(c) Tertiary (a) Courier - Tertiary Sector
(d) Quaternary (b) Fisherman - Primary Sector
(c) Carpenter - Primary Sector
Activities that help in the development of (d) Banker - Tertiary Sector
Primary and Secondary sector come under
which one of the following sectors?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
Which one of the following pairs is Choose the correct option from the
correctly matched? following:
(a) Primary Sector - Money Lender (a) Courier - Tertiary Sector
(b) Secondary Sector - Priest (b) Fisherman - Secondary Sector
(c) Tertiary Sector - Bank (c) Carpenter - Primary Sector
(d) Manufacturing Sector - Gardener (d) Transporter - Secondary Sector

Which one of the following pairs is Find the odd one out from the following
correctly matched? options:
(a) Primary Sector - Flower Cultivator (a) Tourist guide, barber, tailor, and potter
(b) Secondary Sector - Milk Vendor (b) Teacher, doctor, vegetable vendor and
(c) Tertiary Sector - Fisherman lawyer
(d) Manufacturing Sector - Gardener (c) Postman, cobbler, soldier and police
constable
Which one of the following pair is correctly (d) Indian Railways, Jet Airways,
matched? Doordarshan and Metro
(a) Primary Sector - Fishermen
(b) Secondary Sector - Priest A woman works at a sweet shop in her
(c) Tertiary Sector - Basket Weaver village on a contract basis and gets meagre
(d) Quaternary Sector - Gardener salary after working the entire day. She
doesn’t get any holidays or paid leave,
At the initial stages of development, which rather her employer deducts her salary
one of the following sectors was the most whenever she is absent from work. Find
important of economic activity? out in which of the following sectors she is
(a) Primary working?
(b) Secondary (a) Primary Sector
(c) Tertiary (b) Service Sector
(d) Quaternary (c) Organized Sector
Which of the following profession belongs (d) Unorganised Sector
to the Tertiary Sector of economy? If there is a disruption by transport and
(a) Fisherman lorries refuse to transport vegetables, milk,
(b) Farmer etc. from rural areas to urban areas, food
(c) Factory worker will become scarce in urban areas; whereas
(d) Teacher farmers will be unable to sell their
Which one of the following is an example products. Which of the following sectors
of Primary sector activity? will be affected due to this situation stated
(a) Baking above?
(b) Outsourcing (a) Primary and Secondary
(c) Farming (b) Secondary and Tertiary
(d) Banking (c) Tertiary, Primary and Secondary
(d) Tertiary and Primary
According to 2017-2018 data, the share of (a) Both A and R are true and R is the
different sectors in employment correct explanation of A.
(percentage) in India was: (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
(a) Primary Sector - 44% correct explanation of A.
(b) Secondary Sector - 25% (c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(c) Tertiary Sector - 31% (d) A is wrong but R is correct
Out of the three sectors, why did the ratio
of employment in Primary Sector high? Which one of the following sectors has the
(a) Workers in the Primary Sector are maximum share in the Gross Domestic
underemployed Product (GDP) of India?
(b) Low job opportunities in Secondary (a) Primary
Sector (b) Secondary
(c) Efforts of labour are not equivalent in all (c) Tertiary
the sectors (d) Quaternary
(d) Outsourcing of job opportunities in Which one of the following sectors
Secondary Sector contribute highest in the GDP of India?
In Indian Economy, the three sectors (a) Primary
(Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) are (b) Secondary
interdependent. However, the share of (c) Tertiary
employment in the primary sector remains (d) Quaternary
high. Most appropriate explanation for this Which one of the following sectors shows
could be: the highest share in Gross Domestic
(a) Government policies preferentially treat Product (GDP) in India?
the primary sector (a) Primary
(b) Indian economy is largely agrarian and (b) Secondary
majority of population is dependent on (c) Tertiary
agriculture (d) Quaternary
(c) Inadequate service sector jobs force
people to continue working in primary Which one of the following sectors shows
sectors the highest share in employment in 2017 -
(d) Primary sector provides raw material for 18, in India?
the secondary and tertiary sector (a) Primary
(b) Secondary
Assertion (A): Not every good or service (c) Tertiary
that is produced and sold needs to be (d) Quaternary
counted to know the total production in
each sector. Which one of the following sectors has the
Reason (R): The value of final goods already highest share in employment in India?
includes the value of all the intermediate (a) Primary
goods. (b) Secondary
Options:
(c) Tertiary (c) Right to livelihood
(d) Quaternary (d) Right against Exploitation

Which one of the following organization is A man is employed on a food processing

providing data regarding employment in farm where he has to do a lot of manual
India? work. His wife and daughter also help him
(a) National Statistical Office in his work on the farm every day. Which
(b) Niti Aayog type of employment is this an example?
(c) National Informatics Centre (a) Under employment
(d) Public Service Commission (b) Seasonal employment
(c) Over employment
Which one of the following is the (d) Cyclical employment
preceding Government Agency of NITI
Aayog? Which one of the following is a feature of
(a) Planning Commission the unorganized sector?
(b) Election Commission (a) Terms of employment are regular.
(c) University Grants Commission (b) People have assured work.
(d) Union Public Service Commission (c) They have some formal processes and
procedures.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural (d) There are rules and regulations but not
Employment Guarantee Act 2005 states a followed.
guarantee of minimum 100 days of
employment per year. If government is Which one of the following is an example
unable to fulfil these 100 days of an of organized sector activities?
employment, the government would have (a) A farmer irrigating his field.
to: (b) A handloom weaver working in her
(a) Pay the compensation in lieu of these house.
days (c) A headload worker carrying cement.
(b) Provide another scheme for the same (d) A teacher taking classes in a government
(c) Pay at least 1/3 percent allowance school.
(d) Provide health care as compensation
A is a worker in a garment export industry
Under MGNREGA 2005, all those who are of Jaipur. He gets facilities like health
able to, and are in need of, work in rural insurance, provident fund, medical leave,
areas are guaranteed 100 days of etc. In which one of the following sectors is
employment in a year by the government. ‘A’ working?
If the government fails in its duty to (a) Primary sector
provide employment, it will give (b) Non-Governmental sector
unemployment allowances to the people. (c) Organized sector
Identify the right. (d) Unorganized sector
(a) Right to work
(b) Right to Freedom Which one of the following is an activity of
the unorganized sector?
(a) A teacher teaching in a school. Which one of the following is a private
(b) A worker going to work in a big factory. sector industry?
(c) A doctor treating patients in a hospital. (a) Indian Railways
(d) A daily wage labourer working under a (b) State Bank of India
contractor. (c) Reliance Industries
(d) Air India
Which of the following examples fall under
an organized sector? Assertion (A): The Government of India
(a) A daily wage labourer working for a buys wheat and rice from farmers at fair
contractor. price.
(b) An engineer getting all employment Reason (R): Public sector contributes to the
benefits. economic development.
(c) A cleaning staff in a private school. Options:
(d) A tailor stitching clothes at his home. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
Fill in the blank: (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
SECTOR CRITERIA USED the correct explanation of (A).
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary | Nature of (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
economic activity’ (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Organized & Unorganized ?
Options: Rahul has a sack of cotton but he is in need
(a) Nature of employment activities of wheat and Anush has a sack of wheat
(b) Nature of Social activities and is in need of cotton, under this
(c) Nature of Production activities situation both will be able to exchange
(d) Nature of Political activities their goods. In case of absence of such
coincidence of wants, they may not
The work done in the image comes under exchange their goods. Which one of the
which one of the following sectors? following would be the best option that
(a) Organized sector describes the mutual exchange of goods
(b) Primary sector and eliminate the exchange of goods?
(c) Unorganized sector
(d) Public sector Double coincidence of want, Exchanging
commodity for commodity.
Which is the most important sector that b) Double Coincidence of want, Credit on
provides maximum jobs to the people? Commodity
(a) Primary sector, especially organized c) Double coincidence of want, Loan on
sector commodity.
(b) Secondary sector, especially organized d) Double coincidence of want
sector
(c) Tertiary sector, especially organized Which one of the following is the modern
sector form of currency?
(d) Primary sector, especially unorganized
sector
Paper notes Two statements are given below. They are
b) Gold coins Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both
c) Silver coins the statements and choose the correct
d) Copper coins option.
Assertion (A): No individual in India can
Find the Incorrect option: legally refuse a payment made in rupees.
Demand deposit shares the essential Reason (R): In India the rupee is authorized
features of money by the State Governments.
b) With demand deposit payments can be (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
made without cash correct explanation of (A).
c) Demand deposits are safe way of money (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
transformation the correct explanation of (A).
d) Demand deposit facility is like cheque (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Which among the following organisations
issues the currency notes in India? Read the image of the cheque. Identify the
(a) The Central Government of India cheque number from the given options:
(b) The NITI Aayog (A) 056225
(c) The Finance Ministry (B) 110002078
(d) The Reserve Bank of India (C) 000313
(D) 16137926023
Which one of the following banks in India
controls the issuance of currency and Look at the given picture carefully and infer
regulates the credit system in the country? the income of the bank. Choose the correct
(A) Punjab National Bank option from the following.
(B) Indian Bank (A) The difference between the amount
(C) Reserve Bank of India deposited and borrowed by the bank to
(D) State Bank of India Reserve Bank of India.
(B) The difference of amount of interest
between what is charged from borrowers
and what is paid to depositors.
(C) The difference of interest rate between
what is charged from borrowers and what is
charged from depositor.
(D) The difference between the amount
deposited by the depositor and borrowed
by the borrower.

Which of the following is the primary

purpose of loan activities offered by
banks?
(A) To compete with other financial
institutions
(B) To generate profits for the primary (A) Mode of re-payment
sector only (B) Terms of credit
(C) To increase income of MNCs (C) Interest on loan
(D) To support economic growth (D) Deposit criteria

In one of the small villages, a farmer Why do lenders often require collateral
borrows money from the village before lending loan?
moneylender at a high monthly interest (A) To lower interest rates for borrowers.
rate but is not able to repay it back. Next, (B) To establish personal relations.
he borrows it from a bank at a lower (C) To increase their profit margins.
interest rate. Gradually he earns and pays (D) To mitigate the risk of loan default.
back the loan to the moneylender and the
bank. Which one of the following options
Which of the following best describes the describes ‘Collateral’?
role of the bank in this credit situation? (A) Double coincidence of wants
(A) The bank acts as a cooperative lender. (B) Certain products for barter
(B) The bank facilitates a debt-trap situation. (C) Trade in barter
(C) The bank ensures a fair exchange of (D) Asset as guarantee for loan
goods. Which of the following is the formal source
(D) The bank saves the farmer from a debt- of loan in India?
trap. (A) Friends
Read the following situation regarding (B) Money-lenders
credit and identify the positive impact of (C) Relatives
credit. (D) Banks
Salim obtains credit to meet the working Which of the following statements about
capital needs of production. The credit the informal sector is correct?
helps him to meet the ongoing expenses (A) There are govt. bodies to supervise the
and complete production on time. informal sector.
(A) The burden of credit will increase on (B) Money lenders ask for a reasonable rate
Salim. of interest.
(B) Salim's income will increase. (C) Cost of informal loans to the borrower is
(C) The production will decrease. quite high.
(D) Salim may get stuck in a debt trap. (D) Money lenders use fair means to get
Rita has taken a loan. The interest rate on their money back.
the loan is 14.5%. The bank retained the Two statements are given below. They are
papers of the new car as collateral, which Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both
will be returned to Rita only when she the statements and choose the correct
repays the entire loan with interest. option.
Analyse the loan information given above, Assertion (A): Rural poor families are still
considering one of the following correct dependent on informal sources of credit.
options.
Reason (R): For obtaining loan from banks, (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
collateral and special documents are correct explanation of (A).
required.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not (D) Taking special steps to attract foreign
the correct explanation of (A). companies
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true. Which of the following factors significantly
contribute to the process of globalization?
Who among the following takes the (A) Expansion of Multinational Corporations
decision regarding saving and loan (MNCs)
activities in the Self Help Groups (SHGs)? (B) Advancements in information and
(A) Manager of a Bank communication technology
(B) Members of Non-Governmental (C) Nationalisation and trade barriers
Organisation (NGO) (D) Cross-border movement of people for
(C) Local Money Lenders jobs and education
(D) Members of Self-Help Group (SHG)
Which of the following policy decisions by
Which one of the following statements the central government could potentially
best describes the meaning of serve as a trade barrier?
‘Globalization’? (A) Strengthening export subsidies.
(A) Removal of tax barriers on trade (B) Simplifying customs procedures.
(B) Providing a higher standard of living (C) Implementing higher tariffs on imports.
(C) Process of rapid integration between (D) Promoting fairer trade practices globally.
countries