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Prelims 2018

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History & Culture22 Q
Q11He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elect…
EasyOrganisations, Personali…
Q19Regarding Wood's Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? 1. Grants-in-Aid system was introduced. 2. Establ…
MediumEducation, Press and Pub…
Q22Consider the following pairs: Tradition : State 1. Chapchar Kut festival : Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad : Manipur 3.…
MediumFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q38In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
EasyConstitutional Developme…
Q42The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the
EasySculpture, Painting and …
Q44With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devo…
MediumMusic, Dance and Theatre
Q51After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 1. The territo…
MediumTribal, Peasant and Civi…
Q52Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the
EasyColonial Economy, Land R…
Q54Consider the following pairs: Craft : Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls : Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery : Maharashtra 3.…
MediumFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q68The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were
EasyEuropean Arrival, Trade …
Q69Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?
EasyGandhian Satyagrahas and…
Q70Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948?
EasyOrganisations, Personali…
Q71With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to
EasyBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q72With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making B…
MediumArchitecture, Temples an…
Q73Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?
EasyMedieval Sources, Travel…
Q74With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
EasyBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q75Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
EasyEuropean Arrival, Trade …
Q76Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? 1. Charter Act of 1813 2. General Committe…
MediumEducation, Press and Pub…
Q79In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?
EasySwadeshi, Boycott and Ho…
Q80Which among the following events happened earliest?
EasyEducation, Press and Pub…
Q89With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs: Institution : Fo…
MediumEducation, Press and Pub…
Q91Consider the following events: 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India…
MediumPartition, Independence …
Economy20 Q
Q6Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?
EasyDigital Payments and Set…
Q8With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-res…
MediumDirect Taxes and Income …
Q9Consider the following statements: 1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has…
MediumFiscal Deficits, Public …
Q15Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
EasyDigital Payments and Set…
Q16Consider the following statements: 1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form…
MediumBanking Regulation and P…
Q21Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teach…
MediumEducation, Skills and Hu…
Q27Consider the following statements: 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. An…
MediumMining, Critical Mineral…
Q28With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements: 1. BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to…
MediumUPI, Cross-Border Paymen…
Q30International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
EasyLabour Markets, Wages an…
Q46Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?
EasyMoney, Currency and Mone…
Q47If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then
EasyCore Economic Concepts a…
Q48Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if
EasyInclusive Growth and Ine…
Q49Consider the following statements: Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which…
MediumEducation, Skills and Hu…
Q50Despite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due to
EasySavings, Investment and …
Q56Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but…
MediumBonds and Debt Instrumen…
Q67With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third largest in t…
MediumRenewable Energy Economi…
Q78With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. It is the flagship scheme o…
MediumEducation, Skills and Hu…
Q83The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and mo…
EasyGreen Growth and Circula…
Q96With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements: 1. Capital infusi…
MediumBanking Regulation and P…
Q97Consider the following items: 1. Cereal grains hulled 2. Chicken eggs cooked 3. Fish processed and canned 4. Newspapers…
MediumIndirect Taxes, GST and …
Polity & Governance15 Q
Q1Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatant…
MediumParliament Composition, …
Q5Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Co…
MediumParts, Schedules, Articl…
Q12Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once issued, Aa…
MediumE-Governance and Digital…
Q14"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?
EasyBasic Structure, Constit…
Q17The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply? 1. It can…
MediumE-Governance and Digital…
Q20With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to th…
MediumParliamentary Committees…
Q31Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?
EasyLegislative Process and …
Q32With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of…
MediumPresident - Election, Te…
Q36Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India’s o…
MediumE-Governance and Digital…
Q39Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceas…
MediumState Legislature and Le…
Q40Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
EasyBasic Structure, Constit…
Q41Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any…
MediumGovernor - Appointment, …
Q45Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law"? 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality befor…
MediumBasic Structure, Constit…
Q53If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particul…
EasyEmergency Provisions
Q92Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the…
MediumFundamental Rights
Science & Technology12 Q
Q2Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2.…
MediumBiological Adaptation an…
Q26India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the…
EasyIntellectual Property, S…
Q43What is “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news?
EasyMissiles, Guidance and S…
Q55In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used? 1. Mobile phone operations 2. Banking operations 3. Controll…
MediumSatellite Navigation, Po…
Q58The terms ‘WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue’ sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
EasyCybersecurity, Encryptio…
Q61With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements: 1. IRNSS h…
MediumSatellite Navigation, Po…
Q62Consider the following phenomena: 1. Light is affected by gravity. 2. The Universe is constantly expanding. 3. Matter wa…
MediumAstronomy, Cosmology and…
Q64Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in news : Context/Topic 1. Belle II experiment : Artificial Intellige…
MediumBlockchain and Distribut…
Q65Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
EasyPlant Structure and Phys…
Q66When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyse…
HardInternet of Things, Sens…
Q84“3D printing” has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic…
MediumNanotechnology, Composit…
Q95With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellites u…
MediumLaunch Vehicles, Propuls…
Agriculture11 Q
Q3As per the NSSO 70th Round "Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households", consider the following statements:…
MediumAgricultural Policy, Dat…
Q10Consider the following statements: 1. The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edibl…
MediumAgricultural Exports, Im…
Q23Consider the following statements: 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulterati…
MediumFood Safety, Quality Con…
Q25With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements: 1.…
MediumBuffer Stocks, Public Di…
Q35With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’, which of the following statements is/are…
MediumSustainable and Climate-…
Q59With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significanc…
MediumConservation Agriculture…
Q63With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1…
MediumGenetic Engineering and …
Q82With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: 1. A high content of organic matter in soil dra…
MediumSoil-Crop Relations and …
Q93Consider the following: 1. Areca nut 2. Barley 3. Coffee 4. Finger millet 5. Groundnut 6. Sesamum 7.Turmeric The Cabinet…
MediumMinimum Support Price, P…
Q99Consider the following: 1. Birds 2. Dust blowing 3. Rain 4. Wind blowing Which of the above spread plant diseases?
EasyPesticides and Integrate…
Q100With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements: 1. ‘The National Programme for Organic Pr…
MediumOrganic, Natural and Low…

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