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Solutions – (Day 37)
1. Consider the following statements.
1. In Lucknow session, Congress accepted Muslim league’s demand of separate

electorate for muslims.
2. In Karachi session, Congress adopted a resolution on economic Policy
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
2. The aim of Public Safety Bill, 1928 was to
(a) Regulate the manufacture, sale, possession, and carrying of firearms.

(b) Allow British subjects to be tried by Indian judges.
(c) Deport the foreigners suspected of propagating socialist and communist ideas.
(d) Abolish oppressive social practices among various religious groups.
Solution: C
Public safety bill aimed to stop Communist movement in India by cutting it

off from British & foreign communist organizations. It called to deport the foreigners
suspected of propagating socialist and communist ideas.
3. Consider the following statements with regard to the Benaras session of Congress
1905
1. It was presided by Gopal Krishna Gokhale

2. Congress decided to initiate Swadeshi and Boycott movement.
3. It was decided to extend the Swadeshi and Boycott movement to the entire
India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: A
It was decided to limit the Swadeshi and Boycott movement to Bengal region
only.
4. With reference to Warren Hastings, consider the following statements.
1. He was the first Governor General of India.

2. He abolished the Dual Government in Bengal.
3. He signed treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: B
Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal.
William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India.
Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh was signed during the tenure of
Governor General Lord Minto.
5. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
(a) Lord Wellesley– Fort William College

(b) William Bentinck – Kol Rebellion
(c) Dalhousie – Wood’s Despatch
(d) Metcalfe - Vellore Mutiny
Solution: D
Vellore mutiny took place during the tenure of George Burlow

6. Which among the following events are associated with the tenure of Lord Ripon ?
1. Appointment of Hunter Commission for education

2. Third Anglo-Burmese War
3. First Factory Act, 1881
4. Government resolution on local self-government
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution: C
Important work during Lord Ripon
1. First Factory Act (1881)

2. Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act (1882).
3. Ilbert Bill (1883)
4. Government resolution on local self-government (1882)
5. Appointment of Education Commission under Sir William Hunter
6. Third Anglo-Burmese War took place during the tenure of Dufferin.
7. Consider the following statements regarding Madam Bhikaji Cama
1. She co-founded the Paris Indian Society.

2. She unfurled the National Flag at the International Socialist Conference in
Stuttgart in 1907
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C

8. Consider the following pairs
Journals/Newspaper Founder
1. Bengal Gazette : James Augustus Hicky
2. Mirat-ul-Akbar : Raja Ram Mohan Roy
3. Amrita Bazar Patrika : Devendra Nath Tagore
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only
Solution: B
Amrita Bazar Patrika is founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh
9. East India Company’s monopoly of India trade was abolished by the
(a) Regulating Act of 1773

(b) Charter Act of 1813
(c) Charter Act of 1853
(d) Pitt’s India Act
Solution: B
It was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which renewed the
charter issued to the British East India Company, and continued the Company’s rule
in India.
However, the Company’s commercial monopoly was ended, except for the
tea trade and the trade with China. Reflecting the growth of British power in
India. The Act expressly asserted the Crown’s sovereignty over British India.
It allotted a financial grant to promote education in Indian masses. This act

permitted Christian missionaries to propagate English.
10. Consider the following statements
1. The Munro System introduced in the South India was not successful

2. Under the Munro System, farms were surveyed and assessed before fixing
revenue and revenue was to be collected directly from the farmer by the British
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Solution: C
11. Which among the following foreigners served as the presidents of Congress
sessions ?
1. A O Hume
2. Henry Cotton
3. Annie Besant
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Solution: D
Although A.O.Hume played a prominent role in establishing Indian National

Congress, he never served as its president.
1. Hunter Commission was setup in 1882 to review the progress of education in

the country since the Despatch of 1854.
2. MacDonnell Commission reviewed the entire field from school education to
university education.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: A
MacDonnell Commission was related to development of famine policy and was

appointed by Lord Curzon in 1901.
13. Consider the following statements regarding Wood’s Despatch
1. It made English compulsory as the medium of instruction at all levels

2. It laid stress on female and vocational education
3. It laid down that the education imparted in government institutions must be
secular.
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
Solution: D
It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies only.
14. In Modern India, Yugantar Ashram was
(a) The headquarters of the Gadar party

(b) An Ashram adopted by the Indian National Congress in the memory of
Mahatma Gandhi
(c) A seditious publication of the India House, London
(d) A war memorial established by the British government for Indian freedom
fighters in 1948
Solution: A
The Hindustan Association of the Pacific Coast, known as the Gadar Party
was founded in 1913 to free India from British slavery.
The headquarters of the association was established initially at 436 Hill Street, San
Francisco and named as “Yugantar Ashram.” The GoI decided in 2013 to
convert this memorial into a library and Museum.

15. The title “Socrates of South Asia” is often attributed to
(a) Mahatma Gandhi

(b) Gopalkrishna Gokhale
(c) Pandit Nehru
(d) Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy
Solution: D
UNESCO organisation praised and adorned him with the title “Socrates of South
Asia” in 1970.
1. Strategic disinvestment is the sale of substantial portion of the government

shareholding of a central public sector enterprise (CPSE) to private party along
with transfer of management control.
2. NITI Aayog will identify CPSEs for strategic disinvestment and suggest
methods for valuation of the CPSE
3. Department of Investment and Public Asset Management comes under
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
Solution: C
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management comes under

Ministry of Finance.
1. An initial public offering, or IPO, is the very first sale of stock issued by a
company to the public.
2. A follow-on public offer (FPO) is the issuance of shares to investors by a public
company that is currently listed on a stock market exchange.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Solution: C
1. The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law is a UN body

established by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the progressive
harmonization and unification of international trade law.
2. The marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) refers to the minimum
interest rate of a bank below which it cannot lend, except in some cases allowed
by the RBI.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
1. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established by Central Government, State

government and Sponsor bank with equal shares.
2. Each Regional Rural Bank is sponsored by a Public Sector Bank.
3. They were established based on the recommendations of Narsimhan
Committee working group.
a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: B

The equity of a regional rural bank is held by the Central Government, concerned
State Government and the Sponsor Bank in the proportion of 50 : 15 : 35
20. Consider the following statements regarding National Payments Corporation of

India (NPCI)
1. It is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement

systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian
Banks’ Association (IBA).
2. It has been incorporated as a “Not for Profit” Company under the provisions of
Section 25 of Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of Companies Act 2013).
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
1. Central Statistics Office releases Wholesale Price Index.

2. Manufactured Products has highest weightage in Whole Sale Price Index
3. In India, headline inflation is measured through Consumer Price Index.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
Solution: C
Office of Economic Adviser releases Wholesale Price Index
22. BASEL III norms, recently seen in the news, is
(a) A global, voluntary regulatory framework on bank capital adequacy, market

liquidity risk etc.

(b) Climate mitigation norms to be adopted by the developed nations by 2020.

(c) Regulations related to export of agricultural commodities.
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
Solution: A
1. Global Solar Bank is a new proposal by World Bank to finance solar projects.
2. National Institute of Solar Energy, an autonomous institution of Ministry of
New and Renewable (MNRE), is the apex National R&D institution in the field
Solar Energy.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither nor 2
Solution: B
Global Solar Bank is a new proposal by International Solar Alliance to finance

solar projects.
The ISA plans to approach multilateral development banks (MDBs) such as Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to create a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to
specifically finance solar projects. SPV aimed at financing $150 billion and would
later become a World Solar Bank.
1. Minor ports are handled by State governments.

2. East coast of India is largely suitable for building port than western coast.
3. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as generally extending 200 nautical miles from
shore, within which the coastal state has the right to explore and exploit, and
the responsibility to conserve and manage, both living and non-living
resources.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Solution: D
West Coast of India is largely suitable for building port than eastern coast due to
natural harbour.
25. With reference to Sea weeds, consider the following statements
1. Marine microalgae, or seaweeds, are plant like organisms that generally live
attached to rock or other hard substrata in coastal areas.
2. All seaweeds are edible, though some are more nutritional and palatable than
others, and some can cause stomach upset.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
Marine macroalgae, or seaweeds, are plant-like organisms that generally live

attached to rock or other hard substrata in coastal areas.
All seaweed is edible, though some are more nutritional and palatable than others,
and some can cause stomach upset. Brown seaweeds such as bull kelp, giant
kelp, and alaria fistulosa consist of carbohydrates that cannot be digested.
These seaweeds still have value as seasoning agents, food wrapping, and a source of
fibre and vitamins.
(Day 38)
1. Wood’s despatch rejected downward filtration theory and recommended the

establishment of schools to promote mass education.
2. Macaulay’s minutes largely believed in educating a lower class and
economically impoverished students

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: A
Macaulay’s minutes largely believed in educating a few upper and middle class
students. It also believed that, in course of time education would trickle down to the
masses.
27. Which of the following factors are responsible for the reform movements took
place in 19th century in India ?
1. Spread of education
2. Rising wave of nationalism.
3. Presence of colonial government
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
Newspaper/Journal Author/Editor
1. Voice of India : Dadabhai Naoroji
2. Hindustan : G. Subramaniya Aiyar
3. Kesari : Balgangadhar Tilak
(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None

Solution: B
Hindustan – G.P. Verma
29. Which of the following Acts provided for the right to ask questions and discuss the
budget.
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1892

(b) Charter Act, 1833
(c) Charter Act, 1813
(d) Indian Councils Act, 1861
Solution: A
Features of the Act of 1892
• It increased the number of additional (non-official) members in the Central and

provincial legislative councils, but maintained the official majority in them.
• It increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of
discussing the budget and addressing questions to the executive.
30. With reference to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, which of the following statement is not
correct ?
(a) The government granted right to make salt in coastal villages for personal
consumption and sale in local markets.
(b) The government agreed to return all lands which were not sold to thirds parties.
(c) All political prisoners not convicted of violence were released immediately.
(d) Gandhi agreed to participate in the second-round table conference.
Solution: A
The government granted right to make salt in coastal villages for personal
consumption and not for sale in local markets.
31. Consider the following provisions of the Desai- Liaqat Pact for the formation of an
interim government at the Centre
1. It will consist of equal number of persons nominated by the Congress and the
League in the central legislature.
2. There will be 30% reserved seats for minorities.

Select the correct statement/s using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: A
Bhulabhai Desai, leader of the Congress with Liaqat Ali Khan, leader of the
Muslim drafted a proposal for the formation of an interim government at the centre,
consisting of —
• An equal number of persons nominated by the Congress & League in the central
Legislature. 20% reserved seats for minorities.
32. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
(a) Lee Commission – Education

(b) Aitchison commission - Public services
(c) Sargent plan - Army reforms
(d) Macdonnel commission – Press
Solution: B
• Lee Commission - Civil services

• Aitchison commission – Public services
• Sargent plan – Education.
• Macdonnel commission – Famine
1. In the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, the combined forces of the British East India
Company and the Nizam of Hyderabad defeated Tipu
2. After Tipu Sultan was killed in the Battle of Seringapatam, Mysore was placed
under Wodeyars – the former ruling dynasty.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: C
34. Which of the following personalities are the staunch critics of Economic
colonialism of India.
1. R. C. Dutt
2. Mahadev Govind Ranade
3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
Naoroji, Dutt, Ranade, Gokhale and G. Subramania Iyer were among those
who grounded Indian nationalism firmly on the foundation of anti-imperialism
by fashioning the world’s first economic critique of colonialism.
1. Congress Ministries resigned from the provinces in 1939 because the

government did not allot them seats in the Executive Council.
2. Government of India Act, 1935 abolished dyarchy in the provinces and
introduced provincial autonomy in its place.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: B
Congress Ministries resigned from the provinces in 1939 because the consent of
congress was not taken when British entered the WW - II for the participation of
India in WW – II.

1. Jinnah and Ambedkar attended all the three Round table conferences.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first satyagrahi identified by Gandhi for the
individual satyagraha
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: D
Only Ambedkar attended all the three Round table conferences.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first Satyagrahi chosen by Gandhi as part of
individual Satyagraha.
1. Lord Hardinge was the viceroy of India when the INC was formed in 1885
2. August offer was an effort to win over the support of the Indian political
leadership for the war cause.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Solution: B
Lord Dufferin was the viceroy of India when the INC was formed in 1885
38. The proposal of the Cripps mission was that
1. India would be a dominion associated with the United Kingdom.

2. After the end of the WW - 2, a constituent assembly would be convened to frame
a new constitution.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
39. The Radcliffe Line was
(a) the boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan

(b) the agreed line on the partition of Bengal
(c) the frontier between East Pakistan and West-Pakistan
(d) the line between Indo-China border as historically demarcated by the British
Solution: A
The line was published on 17 August 1947 upon the Partition of India. It was
named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who, as chairman of the Border
Commissions, was charged with equitably dividing 175,000 square miles of territory
with 88 million people.
1. Clement Atlee declared on February 20, 1947 in the House of Commons that
the British would quit India after transferring power into the responsible hand
not later than June 30, 1948.
2. Individual Satyagraha aimed to give another opportunity to the government to
accept congress demands peacefully.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C

41. Who among the following suggested the winding up of the Indian National
Congress after India attained independence ?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Achrya Kripalani
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Jayaprakash Narain
Solution: C
Mahatma Gandhi suggested the winding up of the Indian National Congress

after India attained Independence.
42. Consider the following events during India’s freedom struggle
1. Chauri-Chaura Outrage
2. Minto-Morley Reforms
3. Dandi March
4. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events above?
(a) 1, 3, 2, 4
(b) 2, 4, 1, 3
(c) 1, 4, 2, 3
(d) 2, 3, 1, 4
Solution: B
➢ Minto–Morley Reforms-1909;
➢ Montagu – Chelmsford Reforms–1918
➢ Chauri–Chaura–Feb 1922;
➢ Dandi March – 1930;
43. Which of the following State government has launched ‘solar Briefcase’ to provide
electricity in remote areas ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Himachal Pradesh

(d) Rajasthan
Solution: B
The Uttarakhand Government and a charitable funding agency, Swan Cultural

Center and Foundation launched ‘Solar Briefcase’
The initiative was taken to provide electricity to far flung areas in the hill state
1. UN Security Council resolution 2428 aims to impose arms Embargo on South

Sudan.
2. UNSC resolution 2427 is aimed at providing a legal framework for
mainstreaming protection, rights, well-being and empowerment of children
throughout the conflict cycle
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
45. World Investment Report, recently in news, is released by
(a) World Economic Forum

(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(c) World Bank
(d) OECD
Solution: B
46. Consider the following statements regarding BRICS
1. BRICS is coined by British Economist Jim O’Neill

2. BRICS nation’s accounts for 40% of the world population and all the five
counties are G20 members.

3. Theme of last year summit was ‘Collaboration for inclusive growth and shared
prosperity in the 4th industrial revolution’.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
1. Leprosy is an incurable disease mainly caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium

leprae.
2. Leprosy is known to occur at all ages ranging from early infancy to very old age.
3. India is non-signatory to United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None
Solution: A
Leprosy is a curable disease mainly caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.
India is signatory of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with

Disabilities (UNCRPD).
1. IRNSS is a regional navigation satellite system being developed by India for the
benefit of SAARC countries.
2. IRNSS will provide two types of services namely Standard Positioning Service
and Restricted Service.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: B
IRNSS is a regional navigation satellite system being developed by India for exclusive
benefit of India.
SAARC satellite launched by India, is for the benefit of South Asian nations.
49. Consider the following statements regarding LIDAR (Light Detection and
Ranging)
1. LIDAR is a remote sensing method used to examine the surface of the Earth.
2. It uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure distance
3. LIDAR has application in various field like precision forestry, forest fire
management and agriculture
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
Solution: C
1. Compressed Natural Gas mainly composed of propane emits less pollutants

than petrol.
2. H-CNG is a blend of hydrogen and CNG with ideal hydrogen concentration of
18%.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: B
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mainly composed of methane emits less

pollutants than petrol.
(Day 39)
1. Satellites placed in polar orbits have an inclination of about 90 degrees to the

equator and travels north-south over the poles at lower altitudes.
2. Sun Synchronous orbit is a special case of polar orbit moving from pole to pole
allowing satellite to pass over any given point of the planet’s surface at roughly
the same local mean solar time.
3. Most of the communication satellites are placed at sun synchronous orbit.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only
Solution: A
Most of the communication satellites are placed at geo-stationary orbit.
1. Reusable Launch Vehicle uses air-breathing propulsion system which can

utilise the atmospheric oxygen during their flight and reduce the total
propellant required to place a satellite in orbit.
2. GSLV Mk2 is the 4th generation launch vehicle, a three-stage vehicle with four
liquid strap-on boosters.
3. GSLV Mk2 can take up to 5000 kg of pay load to Low Earth Orbits, 2500 kg of
payload to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)
(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only

Solution: A
Scram-Jet engine air-breathing propulsion system which can utilize the

atmospheric oxygen during their flight and reduce the total propellant
required to place a satellite in orbit.
1. HysIS is an earth observation satellite, weighing about 3800 kg and configured

around ISRO’s Mini Satellite-2.
2. A hyperspectral imaging camera in satellite can provide well-defined images
that can help to identify objects on Earth far more clearly than regular remote
sensing cameras.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: B
HysIS is an earth observation satellite, weighing about 380 kg and configured

around ISRO’s Mini Satellite-2.
1. Mission Venus is a proposed orbiter to Venus by NASA

2. Aditya-L1 Mission is the first Indian mission to study Sun.
3. AstroSat is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) None
Solution: C
Mission Venus is a proposed orbiter to Venus by ISRO

55. Consider the following statements regarding James Webb Telescope
1. It is an international collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency

(ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
2. It is a successor instrument to the Hubble Space Telescope.
3. After its launch, it will be in orbit around the Earth positioned at 800 km above
earth’s surface.
(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Solution: C
The James Webb Space Telescope will not be in orbit around the Earth, like the
Hubble Space Telescope is – it will actually orbit the Sun, 1.5 million kilometers (1
million miles) away from the Earth at what is called the second Lagrange point or
L2.
56. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding gravitational waves ?
(a) Gravitational waves (G-Waves) are ‘ripples’ in the fabric of space-time caused
by some of the most violent and energetic processes.
(b) Gravitational waves are electromagnetic radiation.
(c) Any object with mass that accelerates produces gravitational waves, including
humans and cars.
(d) G-Waves carry information about their origin that is free of distortion.
Solution: B
Gravitational waves are not electromagnetic radiation.
1. Antrix Corporation Limited is the commercial arm of ISRO wholly owned by

Government of India
2. The business activities of Antrix includes marketing of data from Indian and
foreign remote sensing satellites.
3. Space commission of India is headed by chairman of ISRO

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
1. Sagittarius A* is believed to be a super massive black hole in the Milky Way

Galaxy.
2. The Kuiper belt a circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System, extending from
the orbit of Neptune to approximately 50 AU from the Sun.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
1. Hope Mission is a Space mission by China which planned to send an unmanned

probe to orbit Mars by 2021.
2. RemoveDEBRIS mission is being led by the Surrey Space Centre (SSC) at the
University of Surrey, UK.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: B

Hope Mission is a Space mission by UAE which planned to send an unmanned

probe to orbit Mars by 2021.
1. BepiColombo is a joint mission between ESA and the Japan Aerospace

Exploration Agency (JAXA) to explore Asteroid belt.
2. ExoMars is a joint space venture between European Space Agency and Russian
space agency Roscosmos to Mars.
3. Rosetta was launched by NASA in 2004 to land a probe on a comet.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: A
BepiColombo is a joint mission between ESA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration
Agency (JAXA) to explore Mercury.
Rosetta was launched by ESA in 2004 to land a probe on a comet.
1. Stem cells are special human cells that have the ability to develop into many
different cell types, from muscle cells to brain cells.
2. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are adult cells that have been genetically
reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell like state.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C

1. Human Genome Project-Write (HGP-Write) aims to create a genetic blueprint

or synthetic human genome from the scratch.
2. The potential benefits of HGP-write could provide new solutions to diseases like
malaria, dengue and Chikungunya
3. India substantially funded Human Genome Project-Write (HGP-Write)
(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only
Solution: C
India has not substantially funded Human Genome Project-Write (HGP-Write)
1. Chlorophyll – F is a type of chlorophyll that uses near-infrared light from the

sun for photosynthesis.
2. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the process of fertilization by extracting eggs,
retrieving a sperm sample, and then manually combining an egg and sperm in
a laboratory dish
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
64. Consider the following statements regarding Artificial Leaf
1. Artificial leaf absorbs sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from water.

2. CSIR has developed artificial leaf.
3. Artificial leaf is produced through ultra-thin wireless device which mimics plant
leaves to produce energy using water and sunlight.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
65. With reference to the ‘OSIRIS REX’, consider the following statements:
1. It is a mission launched by the European Space Agency (ESA).

2. The goal of the mission is to obtain a small sample from asteroid Bennu, and
return the sample to Earth for detailed analysis.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: D
OSIRIS REX is a mission launched by the NASA.
1. World Heritage Sites are the places which have been recognized by UNESCO
based on their natural, cultural, historical, and scientific importance.
2. Matheran Hill Railway has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Country partied to UNESCO’s World Heritage convention must amend the
domestic laws for the better protection of heritage sites.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Solution: A

Matheran Hill Railway, is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Country partied to UNESCO’s World Heritage convention need not to amend the
domestic laws for the better protection of heritage sites.
1. Asiatic Society of Bengal, scholarly society founded by Sir William Jones to

encourage Oriental studies.
2. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the premier organization for the
archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage comes under
the Ministry of Culture.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
1. Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP) fixes the Minimum
Support Prices (MSP) of various agricultural commodities.
2. It is announced in the beginning of the harvesting season.
3. Arecanut and Tea are included under Minimum support price.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
Solution: D
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) fixes the Minimum Support Prices
(MSP) of various agricultural commodities in India.
It is announced in the beginning of the sowing season
Arecanut and Tea are not included under Minimum support price.

1. Special Safeguard Duty is a provision under the WTO agreement allowing the
member countries to impose tariff against injurious imports.
2. Directorate General of Trade Remedies recommends imposition of Special
safeguard Duty after wide consultation with stakeholders.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
70. Which of the following members/entities can become Banking Correspondents
1. Micro Finance Institutes

2. Retired bank employees and teachers
3. Self Help Groups
4. Common Service Centres
(a) 2 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution: D
71. Consider the following statements regarding GST Council
1. It is a joint forum of the Centre and States, with Union Finance Minister as
chairperson.
2. Responsibility of the GST Council is to ensure to have one uniform tax rate for
goods and services across the nation.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
1. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is a 15-year voluntary and

binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to
reduce disaster risk.
2. India is non signatory of Sendai Framework
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Solution: D
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is a 15-year voluntary and non-
binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce
disaster risk.
India is signatory of Sendai Framework.
73. Which of the following is the best habitat/site to re-introduce cheetah in India.
(a) Nauradehi
(b) Bandipur
(c) Nandadevi
(d) Dachigam
Solution: A
Nauradehi is one of the most suitable area for the cheetahs as its forests are not
very dense to restrict the fast movement of Cheetahs.

1. Paudhagiri campaign aims to plant sapling each during three months of

monsoon – July, August and September.
2. Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has been selected for the
Champion of Earth Prize-2018.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
Under this campaign, students from class 6 to 12 of all government and private schools
in Haryana will plant a sapling each during three months of monsoon — July, August
and September.
75. Red Line campaign often seen in news is aimed at creating awareness related to
(a) Anti-Microbial Resistance

(b) Health hazards related to junk foods
(c) Effect of processed meat on health
(d) Women’s safety
Solution: A
India’s health ministry has launched a campaign aimed at stopping the misuse of
antibiotics.
Introduced at the inaugural session of a three day international conference on

antimicrobial resistance in New Delhi, the campaign highlighted the importance of
taking antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor, and the need to finish the course.
(Day 40)
76. Consider the following statements regarding ‘S-400 Truimf’ missile system
1. It is a long-range air defence missile system developed by USA.

2. It can simultaneously track all kinds of incoming objects like aircraft, missiles
and UAVs.

3. It has capability to destroy incoming all airborne targets at ranges of up to 4000

km.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None
Solution: C
S-400 ‘Triumf’ long-range air defence missile system is developed by Russia.

It has capability to destroy incoming all airborne targets at ranges of up to 400 km.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/what-is-russias-s-400-triumf-
system-all-about/article24420861.ece
1. INS Vikrant is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India by Cochin Shipyard
2. It is powered by nuclear energy based propulsion system.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Solution: A
Vikrant is powered by four General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines.
78. Consider the following statements regarding Agni V
1. It is three-stage solid propellant nuclear-capable missile.

2. It can attend the maximum speed of 24 Mach
3. It can carry multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRV)
payloads

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Solution: A
1. Integrated Guided Missile Development Plan (IGDMP) was envisioned in 1983

by Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam.
2. All missile systems in India have been developed by India under IGDMP
programme.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both
d) None
Solution: A
Five missile systems have been developed under this programme namely Agni, Akash,
Trishul, Prithvi and Nag.
Defence Exercise Countries involved

1. HAND IN HAND : India – Bhutan
2. PRABAL DOSTYK : India – Kazakhstan
3. NOMADIC ELEPHANT : India – Japan
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Solution: C

• HAND IN HAND : India – China

• NOMADIC ELEPHANT : India – Mongolia
81. Which of the following are the Un-manned Aerial Vehicles UAV’s developed by
DRDO ?
1. Nishant
2. Lakshya
3. Rustom-2
4. Panchi
(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution: C
1. LCA Tejas is single-seat multi-role jet fighter, powered by single engine.

2. Indian Air Force (IAF) recently inducted the Chinook heavy-lift helicopters
made in USA.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
83. Consider the following statements regarding PMDISHA programme
1. It was launched in 2017 to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate by

March 2019.
2. The scheme is implemented by Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
84. In which of the following sectors artificial intelligence has application ?
1. Education
2. Financial Intelligence
3. Healthcare
4. Transportation
5. Agriculture
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 , 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Solution: D
It has applications in all the above field.
85. The Universal Service Obligation Fund, often seen in news, is related to
(a) Education services

(b) Services related to common service centre
(c) Pension payments
(d) Telecommunication sector
Solution: D
Universal service obligation fund aims to provide widespread and non-

discriminatory access to quality ICT services at affordable prices to people in rural
and remote areas.

86. Consider the following statements regarding FASTag
1. It is a reloadable tag that automatically deducts toll charges and allows a vehicle
to pass through a toll gate without stopping for the payment.
2. It uses near field communication technology to make cashless payments
through a prepaid account linked to it.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: A
It uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to make cashless

payments through a prepaid account linked to it.
87. Which of the following diseases are neglected tropical diseases ?
1. Snakebite Envenoming
2. Polio
3. Rabies
4. Trachoma
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Solution: D
Polio is not a neglected tropical disease.
88. Which of the following are the difference between LI-FI and WI-FI ?
1. Li-fi transmits data using light with the help of led bulbs whereas Wi-Fi
transmits data using radio waves.
2. Li-fi has less interference issues than Wi-Fi.
3. Frequency of operation of Li-fi is thousand times lesser than Wi-Fi.

(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Solution: D
89. Which of the following diseases is/are eradicated from India ?
1. Trachoma
2. Small Pox
3. Guinea Worm disease
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: D
All the above diseases are eradicated from India
90. Consider the following statements regarding Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD)
1. Hard ticks are the reservoir of the KFD virus

2. Transmission to humans possible through tick bites.
3. Vaccine does not exist for KFD
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: B
Vaccine exists for KFD and is used in endemic areas of India.
91. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Sangham Radio’
1. It is India’s first rural community radio station and first all-woman community
radio station in Asia.
2. It was established in 2008 and run by Deccan Development Society (DDS).
3. The programming content is generated entirely by women, most of them semi-
literate.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
http://www.ddsindia.com/www/sangham_radio_inaugurated.html

1. Project ‘Mausam’ aims to comprehensively analyze the reasons for the failure
of monsoon.
2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Earth Science.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: D
Project ‘Mausam’ aims to explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean ‘world’–collating

archaeological and Historical research in order to document the diversity of cultural,
commercial and religious interactions in the Indian Ocean.
It is an initiative of Ministry of Culture and to be implemented by the

Archaeological Survey of India.
93. Edisinge – Savara tribal art, recently seen in news, can be found in
(a) Odisha
(b) Maharastra
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Assam
Solution: C
Edsinge- Savara tribal art is found inhabiting the eastern ghats of AP especially
Palakonda range.
94. ‘Limboo’ and ‘Tamang’ communities, often seen in news, prominently found in
(a) Sikkim
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
Solution: A

Limboo and Tamang communities prominently found in Sikkim state.
1. Indian Ocean Dipole is an atmosphere-ocean coupled phenomenon in the

tropical Indian Ocean characterized by a difference in sea-surface
temperatures.
2. Long Period Average is the average rainfall received by the country as a whole
during the south-west monsoon, for a 50-year period.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
1. 8888 uprising was a people’s movement that challenged the then ruling Burma
Socialist Programme Party.
2. Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group who live in East and Central Asia.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
Militia sometimes in the news Country they belong to

1. People’s Protection Units : Turkey
2. Revolutionary Guard : Iraq
3. Salwa Judum : India

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Solution: D
The YPG or People’s Protection Units are the armed wing of the Syrian Kurdish
Democratic Union Party.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a branch of Iran’s Armed Forces

founded after the 1979 Revolution by order of Ayatollah Khomeini.
98. Unlike decisions taken by other Cabinet Committees that are made public, those
taken by this committee generally remain unannounced. That committee is
(a) Cabinet Committee on Security

(b) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
(c) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
(d) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
Solution: A
99. Which state recently became the first to pass a bill providing for death penalty to
those convicted of raping girls of 12 years and below ?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Haryana
Solution: B
Madhya Pradesh became the first state in the country to introduce this stringent
provision – to punish rapists of girls below 12 years with a maximum punishment of
death penalty – by passing the amendments in December 2017.

100. Consider the following statements regarding World Hindi Conference
1. It was started in 2000 to make the Hindi language a medium of service and
knowledge and enable it to move forward with the time.
2. World Hindi Secretariat is located in New Delhi.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: D
It was started in 1975 to make the Hindi language a medium of service and
knowledge and enable it to move forward with the time.
World Hindi Secretariat is located in Mauritius.

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1. Consider the following statements.

1. In Lucknow session, Congress accepted Muslim league’s demand of separate

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

2. The aim of Public Safety Bill, 1928 was to

(a) Regulate the manufacture, sale, possession, and carrying of firearms.

Public safety bill aimed to stop Communist movement in India by cutting it

1. It was presided by Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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(a) 1 and 2 only

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(c) 1 and 3 only

4. With reference to Warren Hastings, consider the following statements.

1. He was the first Governor General of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal.

William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India.

5. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

(a) Lord Wellesley– Fort William College

Vellore mutiny took place during the tenure of George Burlow

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1. Appointment of Hunter Commission for education

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(a) 2 and 4 only

Important work during Lord Ripon

1. First Factory Act (1881)

7. Consider the following statements regarding Madam Bhikaji Cama

1. She co-founded the Paris Indian Society.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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8. Consider the following pairs

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

9. East India Company’s monopoly of India trade was abolished by the

(a) Regulating Act of 1773

It allotted a financial grant to promote education in Indian masses. This act

10. Consider the following statements

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Although A.O.Hume played a prominent role in establishing Indian National

12. Consider the following statements

1. Hunter Commission was setup in 1882 to review the progress of education in

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

MacDonnell Commission was related to development of famine policy and was

13. Consider the following statements regarding Wood’s Despatch

1. It made English compulsory as the medium of instruction at all levels

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies only.

14. In Modern India, Yugantar Ashram was