18th June (Geography)

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2. 1. Question

   1 points
   Consider the following statements.

   1. It is India’s largest inland salt lake
   2. The lake receives water from Rupangarh and Khari Rivers.
   3. It has been designated as a Ramsar site.

   The above refer to?

   •  a) Bhimtal Lake
   •  b) Bhitarkanika Lake
   •  c) Sambhar Lake
   •  d) Chilika Lake

3. 2. Question

   1 points
   Consider the following hills and their locations.

   1. Shevaroy Hills: Eastern Ghats
   2. Baba Budangiri Hills: Balaghat Range
   3. Cardamom Hills: Western Ghats

   Select the correct answer using the codes below.

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 1, 3
   •  c) 2, 3
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

4. 3. Question

   1 points
   In which of these regions, you are most likely to find a plant with breathing roots?

   •  a) Coastal areas
   •  b) Deserts
   •  c) Savannahs
   •  d) Tundra

5. 4. Question

   1 points
   Consider the following statements about Nilambur teak.

   1. They are found in dry deciduous climate zones.
   2. The teak is resistance to fungal decay.
   3. The tree has anti-oxidant properties.

   Select the correct answer using the codes below.

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 2, 3
   •  c) 3 only
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

6. 5. Question

   1 points
   Most parts of India do not have rainfall in the winter season, because

   1. The wind moves from land to sea.
   2. Cyclonic circulation on land
   3. They have little humidity

   Select the correct code:

   •  a) 1, 3
   •  b) 1, 2
   •  c) 2, 3
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

17th June (Art & Culture)

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3. 1. Question

   Consider the following statements.

   1. Prabandhas – Composition by Alvars
   2. Dravida Veda – Composition by Nayanars
   3. Ashtadhyayi – Sanskrit treatise on grammar written by Kapila

   Which of the above are correctly matched?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 1, 2
   •  c) 1, 3
   •  c) 2, 3

4. 2. Question

   Consider the following statements

   1. The Mauryan pillar capital symbolising Dhammachakrapravartana is found

   at Sarnath.

   2. Mauryan pillars were constructed in pieces by a mason.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 2 only
   •  c) Both
   •  d) None

5. 3. Question

   With reference to ‘Warli Paintings’, consider the following statements

   1. It is being practiced by indigenous people that occupy mainly the Tamil Nadu- Kerala border.
   2. Geometrical figures like triangle, circle and square are used to represent human figures.
   3. For painting white pigment is used, which is made of a mixture of gum and rice powder.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 2, 3
   •  c) 3 only
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

6. 4. Question

   During the early phase of Buddhism, Buddha is depicted symbolically through

   1. Footprints
   2. Stupas
   3. Lotus throne
   4. Chakra

   Select the correct code:

   •  a) 1, 3
   •  b) 1, 2, 3
   •  c) 1, 3, 4
   •  d) 1, 2, 3, 4

7. 5. Question

   With reference to Thatheras and its craft, mentioned in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list, consider the following statements.

   1. It is the traditional technique of manufacturing brass and copper utensils.
   2. It originated from the state of West Bengal.
   3. The craft and the process of manufacturing is transmitted orally from one generation to the other.

   Select the correct answer using the codes below.

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 1 and 2 only
   •  c) 1 and 3 only
   •  d) 2 and 3 only

16th June (Economy)

1. 1. Question

   Consider the following statements about Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI).

   1. ICI provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature before the release of Index of Industrial Production.
   2. The Index is compiled and released by Central Statistics Office.
   3. Refinery Products are not part of eight core industries.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 1, 2
   •  c) 2, 3
   •  d) 1, 3

2. 2. Question

   Consider the following statements about Agricultural Census.

   1. Agricultural Census is the largest countrywide statistical operation undertaken by Ministry of Agriculture, for collection of data on structure of operational holdings by different size classes and social groups.
   2. Agricultural Census is carried out as a Central Sector Scheme under which 100% financial assistance is provided to States/Union Territoriess.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 2 only
   •  c) Both
   •  d) None

3. 3. Question

   Consider the following statements regarding ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’ (FSDC).

   1. Members of FSDC include the heads of regulatory bodies like SEBI, RBI, PFRDA etc.
   2. FSDC address inter-regulatory coordination issues and thus spur financial sector development.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 2 only
   •  c) Both 1 and 2
   •  d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. 4. Question

   Which of the following best describes ‘Bank Rate’?

   •  a) It is the rate at which banks lend to their best customers based on the previous balance sheet record.
   •  b) It is the rate at which central bank lends money to the commercial banks.
   •  c) It is the rate at which bank penalizes the customers if they not paid interest regularly
   •  d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct.

5. 5. Question

   Gross capital formation will increase if:

   1. gross domestic savings increases
   2. gross domestic consumption increases
   3. GDP increases

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 1 and 2 only
   •  c) 1 and 3 only
   •  d) None

15 June (Environment)

1. 1. Question

   Consider the following statements regarding Desertification.

   1. Desertification refers to the expansion of existing deserts.
   2. Desertification is caused primarily by human activities alone.
   3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is the only internationally legally binding framework set up to address the problem of desertification.

   Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

   •  a) 2 only
   •  b) 1, 2
   •  c) 3 only
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

2. 2. Question

   Consider the following statements regarding Desertification.

   1. India has witnessed increase in the level of desertification in more than half of the states between 2003-05 and 2011-13.
   2. Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has witnessed highest area under desertification during 2011-13.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 2 only
   •  c) Both
   •  d) None

3. 3. Question

   Arrange the following reasons that cause desertification in India in the ascending order.

   1. Wind erosion
   2. Water erosion
   3. Vegetation degradation
   4. Salinity

   Select the correct code:

   •  a) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
   •  b) 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
   •  c) 4 – 1 - 3 – 2
   •  d) 2 – 3 – 1 – 4

4. 4. Question

   Consider the following statements regarding Eutrophication.

   1. Eutrophication is when a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients which induce excessive growth of algae and in turn, increases water quality.
   2. Increase of phytoplankton in a water body is the response to increased levels of nutrients.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1 only
   •  b) 2 only
   •  c) Both
   •  d) None

5. 5. Question

   Which of the following microorganisms is/are used as Bio-fertilizers?

   1. Rhizobium
   2. Azospirillum
   3. Azotobacter
   4. mycorrhiza

   Select the correct code:

   •  a) 1, 2, 3
   •  b) 2, 3, 4
   •  c) 1, 3, 4
   •  d) 1, 2, 3, 4