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1. Which of the following provisions ensure the independence and impartiality of the office of the Speaker?
1. Speaker’s salary and allowances are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. Speaker can only vote in the case of a tie. 3. Speaker is provided with security of tenure.
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which of the following statement is not correct?
(a) If the President seeks the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of Law, the Supreme Court must tender its opinion.
(b) The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction in deciding the disputes between the Centre and any of the States.
(c) The Supreme Court has the power to examine the constitutionality of the executive orders of a State Government.
(d) The Supreme Court decides the disputes regarding the election of the President.
3. The Indian Constitution is assumed to be tilted more in favour of the Centre. Which of the following provisions strengthen this assumption?
1. Single Citizenship 2. Integrated Judiciary 3. All India Services 4. Flexibility of the Constitution
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Which of the following schedules deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and the Union Territories?
(a) Third Schedule
(b) Fourth Schedule
(c) Fifth Schedule
(d) Seventh Schedule
5. Consider the following characteristics:
1. They are rich in potash but poor in nitrogen, lime and humus. 2. The texture varies from sand to clay, the majority being loamy. 3. They respond well to the use of fertilizers and irrigation and give excellent yields of cotton, wheat, rice and pulses.
The said characteristics represent which soil type?
(a) Red Soils
(b) Laterite Soils
(c) Black Soils
(d) Desert Soils
6. What is the correct order of the following countries in terms of decreasing area?
1. Brazil 2. Nigeria 3. Australia 4. China
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 3-4-2-1
(b) 3-4-1-2
(c) 4-1-2-3
(d) 4-1-3-2 7. South-Western South Africa, Central Chile and much of California are characterised by which type of climate?
(a) Temperate Continental Climate
(b) Cool Temperate Western Margin Climate
(c) Tropical Marine Climate
(d) Mediterranean Climate
8. What are ‘Chinook’?
(a) Cool winds from Central France to the Mediterranean sea
(b) Warm winds from Northern Africa to Southern Europe
(c) Warm winds along the slopes of Rockies
(d) Cool winds along the along of Alps
9. Which of the following would you associate with the upper course of a river? 1. Ox-bow Lakes 2. Cataracts 3. Waterfalls Ch Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. What is ‘Bhaskara’?
(a) It is a proposed Indian Mission to study the solar storms.
(b) It is the largest solar energy grid planned to be developed to utilize solar energy.
(c) It is a super computer to help conduct research and development related to weather prediction.
(d) It is a country-wide solar intensity map developed by NATMO
11. Which of the following organisation has been awarded Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014?
(a) CSIR
(b) ISRO
(c) BARC
(d) NIOT
12. Which of the following statement is/are indirect taxes?
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
13. Modern anesthetics like Desflurane, Isoflurane and Halothene have come under scanner because
(a) Recent research has shown them to be a major cause of post-operative neurological degeneration especially in cases of multiple operative procedures.
(b) Life sciences research has proved that their presence in primitive atmosphere resulted in keeping the embryonic life inoperative which in turn helped it weather hostile conditions
(c) They are known to be potent greenhouse- gases and their concentration is steadily increasing in the atmosphere adding to global warming.
(d) During medical applications they evaporate almost completely to the atmosphere and fall down during rainfall increasing their concentration in open water bodies harming marine life.
14. Whitley Award is given in the field of
(a) Scientific research
(b) Environmental conservation
(c) Journalism
(d) Architectural design
15. VARUNA is a
(a) Naval exercise between India and France
(b) Joint exercise of armies of India and Singapore
(c) Naval exercise between India and Maldives
(d) Joint exercise between armies of India and USA
16. Which of the following country has become the latest member of WTO?
(a) Vanuatu
(b) Kiribati
(c) Tuvalu
(d) Seychelles
17. Natanz, which has frequently been in news, is a city in
(a) Iran
(b) Yemen
(c) Syria
(d) Iraq
18. During recent climate talks in Lima (Peru), first Adaptation Gap Report, serving as a preliminary assessment of global adaptation gaps in finance, technology and knowledge, was released by
(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
(b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(c) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(d) Global Environment Facility (GEF)
19. Consider the following statements:
1. Astra is the first indigenously developed, beyond visual range surface-to-air missile developed by DRDO.
2. It can be launched from different altitudes.
3. It has been recently inducted into the Indian army.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. Indian government recently approved the National Super Computing Mission. Consider the following statements in this context:
1. The mission aims at augmenting indigenous supercomputing infrastructure.
2. The mission shall be implemented jointly by Department of Science and Technology and Department of Electronics and Information Technology.
3. The mission shall be implemented over a period of five years at an estimated cost of Rs. 4500 crores.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. Consider the following statements:
1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana shall be implemented by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs. 2. The training imparted under the programme shall also focus on soft skills and good work ethics. 3. National Skill Development Council has been entrusted to closely monitor skill training under the programme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
22. Which of the following statements about the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is not correct?
(a) It is headquartered in Shanghai
(b) India is a founding member
(c) It was proposed by China
(d) All of the above statements are correct
23. The Government of India recently launched the Micro Units Development And Refinance Agency Limited (MUDRA) Bank.
In the above context, consider the statements given below:
1. The bank will act as a regulator for Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs). 2. It will provide credit upto Rs. 50 lakh to small entrepreneurs. 3. It will be responsible for registration of MFI entities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
24. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2014 report released by the United Nations, which of the following are the toxins found in the e-waste generated worldwide?
1. Mercury 2. Cadmium 3. Chromium 4. Lead 5. Chlorofluorocarbon
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.
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Some sample questions are as under :
1. Which of the following provisions ensure the independence and impartiality of the office of the Speaker?
1. Speaker’s salary and allowances are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. Speaker can only vote in the case of a tie.
3. Speaker is provided with security of tenure.
Choose the correct alternative using the
codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which of the following statement is not correct?
(a) If the President seeks the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of Law, the Supreme Court must tender its opinion.
(b) The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction in deciding the disputes between the Centre and any of the States.
(c) The Supreme Court has the power to examine the constitutionality of the executive orders of a State Government.
(d) The Supreme Court decides the disputes regarding the election of the President.
3. The Indian Constitution is assumed to be tilted more in favour of the Centre. Which of the following provisions strengthen this assumption?
1. Single Citizenship
2. Integrated Judiciary
3. All India Services
4. Flexibility of the Constitution
Choose the correct alternative using the
codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Which of the following schedules deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and the Union Territories?
(a) Third Schedule
(b) Fourth Schedule
(c) Fifth Schedule
(d) Seventh Schedule
5. Consider the following characteristics:
1. They are rich in potash but poor in nitrogen, lime and humus.
2. The texture varies from sand to clay, the majority being loamy.
3. They respond well to the use of fertilizers and irrigation and give excellent yields of cotton, wheat, rice and pulses.
The said characteristics represent which
soil type?
(a) Red Soils
(b) Laterite Soils
(c) Black Soils
(d) Desert Soils
6. What is the correct order of the following countries in terms of decreasing area?
1. Brazil
2. Nigeria
3. Australia
4. China
Choose the correct alternative using the
codes given below:
(a) 3-4-2-1
(b) 3-4-1-2
(c) 4-1-2-3
(d) 4-1-3-2
7. South-Western South Africa, Central Chile and much of California are characterised by which type of climate?
(a) Temperate Continental Climate
(b) Cool Temperate Western Margin
Climate
(c) Tropical Marine Climate
(d) Mediterranean Climate
8. What are ‘Chinook’?
(a) Cool winds from Central France to the
Mediterranean sea
(b) Warm winds from Northern Africa to Southern Europe
(c) Warm winds along the slopes of Rockies
(d) Cool winds along the along of Alps
9. Which of the following would you associate with the upper course of a river?
1. Ox-bow Lakes
2. Cataracts
3. Waterfalls
Ch Choose the correct alternative using the
codes given below:
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. What is ‘Bhaskara’?
(a) It is a proposed Indian Mission to study the solar storms.
(b) It is the largest solar energy grid planned to be developed to utilize solar energy.
(c) It is a super computer to help conduct research and development related to weather prediction.
(d) It is a country-wide solar intensity map developed by NATMO
11. Which of the following organisation has been awarded Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014?
(a) CSIR
(b) ISRO
(c) BARC
(d) NIOT
12. Which of the following statement is/are indirect taxes?
1. VAT
2. Sales Tax
3. Service Tax
4. Customs Duties
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
13. Modern anesthetics like Desflurane, Isoflurane and Halothene have come under scanner because
(a) Recent research has shown them to be a major cause of post-operative neurological degeneration especially in cases of multiple operative procedures.
(b) Life sciences research has proved that their presence in primitive atmosphere resulted in keeping the embryonic life inoperative which in turn helped it weather hostile conditions
(c) They are known to be potent greenhouse-
gases and their concentration is steadily increasing in the atmosphere adding to global warming.
(d) During medical applications they evaporate almost completely to the atmosphere and fall down during rainfall increasing their concentration in open water bodies harming marine life.
14. Whitley Award is given in the field of
(a) Scientific research
(b) Environmental conservation
(c) Journalism
(d) Architectural design
15. VARUNA is a
(a) Naval exercise between India and France
(b) Joint exercise of armies of India and Singapore
(c) Naval exercise between India and Maldives
(d) Joint exercise between armies of India and USA
16. Which of the following country has become the latest member of WTO?
(a) Vanuatu
(b) Kiribati
(c) Tuvalu
(d) Seychelles
17. Natanz, which has frequently been in news, is a city in
(a) Iran
(b) Yemen
(c) Syria
(d) Iraq
18. During recent climate talks in Lima (Peru), first Adaptation Gap Report, serving as a preliminary assessment of global adaptation gaps in finance, technology and knowledge, was released by
(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
(b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(c) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(d) Global Environment Facility (GEF)
19. Consider the following statements:
1. Astra is the first indigenously developed, beyond visual range surface-to-air missile developed by DRDO.
2. It can be launched from different altitudes.
3. It has been recently inducted into the Indian army.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. Indian government recently approved the National Super Computing Mission. Consider the following statements in this context:
1. The mission aims at augmenting indigenous supercomputing infrastructure.
2. The mission shall be implemented jointly by Department of Science and Technology and Department of Electronics and Information Technology.
3. The mission shall be implemented over a period of five years at an estimated cost of Rs. 4500 crores.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. Consider the following statements:
1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana shall be implemented by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs.
2. The training imparted under the programme shall also focus on soft skills and good work ethics.
3. National Skill Development Council has been entrusted to closely monitor skill training under the programme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
22. Which of the following statements about the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is not correct?
(a) It is headquartered in Shanghai
(b) India is a founding member
(c) It was proposed by China
(d) All of the above statements are correct
23. The Government of India recently launched the Micro Units Development And Refinance Agency Limited (MUDRA) Bank.
In the above context, consider the statements given below:
1. The bank will act as a regulator for Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs).
2. It will provide credit upto Rs. 50 lakh to small entrepreneurs.
3. It will be responsible for registration of MFI entities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
24. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2014 report released by the United Nations, which of the following are the toxins found in the e-waste generated worldwide?
1. Mercury
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Lead
5. Chlorofluorocarbon
Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5