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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2020 – Test–2973

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1. In the context of governance, which of the 4. With reference to the Code on Wages, 2019,
following is a defining feature of a 'night- consider the following statements:
watchman' state? 1. It ensures statutory protection for
(a) Strict regulation of all the economic minimum wages to workers of both
activities of the citizens by the state. organized as well as unorganized sector.
(b) Public provision of all social services 2. It mandates the respective state
governments to declare a minimum
such as education and health.
'floor wage' for workers in their state.
(c) The powers of state are limited to
3. It provides that minimum wages be fixed
imposition of rule of law only.
based on the skills of the workers and
(d) Regulations by state that restrict
the difficulty of work.
personal choice "for the individual's own Which of the statements given above are
good". correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Consider the following statements with (b) 2 and 3 only
respect to the ceiling on election (c) 1 and 3 only
expenditure: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The Election Commission imposes
limits on campaign expenditure incurred
by both candidates and political parties. 5. Consider the following pairs:
2. The expenditure ceiling for a candidate Police initiatives State/UT
of the Lok Sabha elections is the same as 1. Friends of Police : Delhi
the ceiling for a candidate of the 2. Cyberdome : Kerala
Assembly elections. 3. Saanjh : Punjab
Which of the pairs given above is/are
3. Candidates must mandatorily file a true
correctly matched?
account of election expenses with the
(a) 1 and 3 only
Election Commission.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 only
not correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
6. Consider the following statements with
(c) 1 and 3 only
reference to India‟s National Policy for
(d) 2 and 3 only Persons with Disabilities, 2006:
1. It stipulates a minimum of 10%
3. Consider the following statements with reservation for the disabled in institutes
respect to Mandal Commission: of higher education and government
1. It was the first Backward Classes jobs.
Commission appointed by the President. 2. It recognizes the NGO sector as an
2. It recommended that 27 percent of important institutional mechanism to
central government jobs should be provide affordable services to
complement the endeavors of the
reserved for Other Backward Classes.
Government.
3. The Supreme Court upheld the
3. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is
implementation of Mandal Commission
the nodal Ministry to coordinate all
recommendations in Indra Sawhney case matters relating to the implementation of
judgment. the Policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. Which of the statements is/are correct 10. Which of the following measures are
regarding the Maternity Benefit available in India for promoting public
(Amendment) Act, 2017? participation in law-making?
1. It compulsory for employers to make 1. A policy on Pre-Legislative
women aware of maternity benefits at
Consultation
the time of their appointment.
2. Formulation of a formal Code of
2. It introduces the option of 'work from
home'. Practice on Consultation by the Cabinet
3. The Act extends to adoptive mothers as Secretary
well as mothers who use surrogates to 3. Provision for public consultation by the
bear a child. Parliamentary committees
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only

8. Consider the following statements regarding

11. With regard to Multidimensional Poverty
the e-Governance initiative eSamikSha:
1. It is an online monitoring mechanism to Index (MPI), consider the following
fast track the pending projects of the statements:
Government. 1. The 2019 MPI indicated India was one
2. It is one of the components of the of the worst performers in reducing the
eOffice initiative of the government. incidence of multidimensional poverty.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. The report is prepared and published by
correct? the World Bank.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
9. In the context of the anti-corruption regime (c) Both 1 and 2
in India, which of the following statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2
best describes the term 'Single Directive'?
(a) It refers to the process where the 12. Which of the following statements
different petitions concerned with a are correct regarding the Swatantra Party?
corruption case are consolidated and 1. The party was led by the old
heard at once by the Judiciary.
Congressmen K.M.Munshi and
(b) It refers to the convention of handling of
N.G.Ranga.
multiple corruption cases against a civil
servant by a single anti-corruption 2. It favored the expansion of the free
agency. private sector.
(c) It refers to the prior approval of the 3. It was critical of the policy of non-
government for conducting an inquiry alignment in foreign affairs.
against government servants under laws Select the correct answer using the code
against corruption or abuse of their given below.
official position. (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) It refers to the directive issued by an
(b) 2 and 3 only
anti-corruption agency against Civil
(c) 1 and 3 only
Servants to explain the sources of their
disproportionate assets. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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13. Consider the following statements regarding 16. Consider the following statements regarding
the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013: Corruption Perceptions Index:
1. A complaint under this act must pertain 1. It is a measure of how willingly a
to an offence under the Prevention of nation's business sector appears to
Corruption Act, 1988. engage in corrupt business practices.
2. The Lokpal has jurisdiction to inquire 2. It is published annually by Transparency
into allegations of corruption against any International.
society or trust receiving foreign Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
contribution.
(a) 1 only
3. The Lokpal does not need the prior
(b) 2 only
sanction of the government for
(c) Both 1 and 2
prosecution of a public servant.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
17. Which of the following statements
(a) 1 only
is not correct regarding Dalit Panthers
(b) 1 and 3 only
movement?
(c) 2 only
(a) It was inspired by the social movement
(d) 3 only that sought to combat racial
discrimination against Afro-Americans
14. "It was a spontaneous mobilisation of in US.
women demanding a ban on the sale of (b) It aimed at elevating the rank of the
alcohol in their neighbourhoods. It started in dalits without destroying the caste
Andhra Pradesh in the 1990s. It touched system.
upon larger social, economic and political (c) It sought to include other oppressed
issues of the region that affected women‟s sections like the landless poor peasants
life. " in its movement.
Which of the following movements is being (d) Many accounts of dalit atrocities were
described in the passage given above? published in Marathi literature as part of
(a) Nav Nirman movement the movement.
(b) Anti Arrack movement
(c) Gulabi Gang movement 18. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Laghu
(d) SEWA movement Vyapari Maan-Dhan Yojana, consider the
following statements:
1. It provides for minimum income support
15. Which of the following statements
to all small traders of up to ₹6,000 per
is not correct regarding the Information
year.
Commissioners of the Central Information 2. A Laghu Vyapari is not eligible to join
Commission? the Scheme if he is covered under the
(a) He/She may resign by writing to the National Pension Scheme contributed by
Chief Information Commissioner. the Central Government.
(b) He/She can not be a Member of the 3. It is an initiative under the Ministry of
Parliament or hold any other office of Labour & Employment.
profit. Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) He/She is appointed by the President on correct?
the recommendation of the committee (a) 1 only
headed by the Prime Minister. (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) The total number of Information (c) 1 and 3 only
Commissioners can not exceed ten. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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19. In the context of the National Civil Aviation 22. Which of the following statements
Policy, 2016, consider the following is not correct regarding the process of
statements:
registration and recognition of political
1. The policy aims to promote the use of
biofuels for commercial air flights. parties?
2. The major focus of the policy is to (a) Election Commission does not have the
enhance international connectivity.
power to deregister a political party.
3. It allows only airlines with a fleet of a
minimum of 20 aircraft to fly on foreign (b) Every national party is allotted a symbol
routes. exclusively reserved for its use
Which of the statements given above is/are throughout the country.
correct?
(c) Recognition by the Election
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Commission provides political parties
(c) 3 only time for political broadcasts on the state
(d) none
owned television channels.
(d) Registration of Political parties is
20. Consider the following pairs regarding
scientific and military operations conducted governed by the provisions of the
since the Independence: Representation of the People Act, 1950.
Operation Conducted for
1. Operation : Annexation of
23. Consider the following pairs of Supreme
Polo Hyderabad
2. Smiling : Nuclear Bomb test Court cases and their judgments:
Buddha in Pokhran in 1974 Case Judgment
3. Operation : Amalgamation of 1. Lily Thomas : Immediate
Blue star Sikkim
Which of the pairs given above is/are Case, 2013 disqualification of a
correctly matched? convicted MP or
(a) 1 and 2 only MLA
(b) 2 only
2. People‟s Union : Introduction of
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only For Civil NOTA button
Liberties
21. With reference to the recently constituted (PUCL) Case,
Advisory Board for Banking Frauds,
2013
consider the following statements:
1. It has been set up by Central Vigilance 3. Lok Prahari : Disclosure of
Commission (CVC) in consultation with Case, 2018 information relating
RBI. to sources of income
2. It would examine and recommend action
of candidates
in all categories of online banking
frauds. Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are matched?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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24. In the context of Airports Economic 27. Consider the following statements about
Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), minority rights:
consider the following statements: 1. The central government recognizes and
1. AERA regulates tariffs and other notifies religious minorities at the
charges for aeronautical services national as well as at the state level.
provided at major civilian airports and at 2. National Commission for Minorities
all private airports.
Educational Institutions gives the
2. AERA is responsible for registering the
minority status to educational
civil aircraft and gives license to pilots
institutions run by both religious as well
in India.
as linguistic minorities.
3. It is a statutory body under the Ministry
of Civil Aviation. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
28. Which of the following is/are correct with
25. With reference to the role of media during reference to the Competition Commission of
elections, consider the following statements: India?
1. The Election Commission regulates the 1. It is a statutory body established under
content of media from the formal the Competition Act, 2002.
beginning of the election process till the
2. It is administered by the Ministry of
declaration of results.
Corporate Affairs.
2. The media is prohibited from displaying
3. It regulates the hoarding of essential
any election matter during the period of
commodities.
48 hours ending with the hour fixed for
conclusion of poll. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. Which of the following is/are the objectives
26. With reference to the Director of CBI, of the Warehousing Development and
consider the following statements: Regulatory Authority?
1. The mechanism for his/her selection is 1. Increase liquidity in rural areas.
defined under the Central Vigilance 2. Encourage scientific warehousing of
Commission (CVC) Act, 2003.
goods.
2. He/she has been provided security of
3. Lower the cost of financing to farmers.
two-year tenure.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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30. The E-Government Development Index is 33. The NGO-DARPAN, a platform that
released by which of the following? provides space for interface between NGOs
(a) International Telecommunication Union and key Government Ministries is managed
(b) World Bank by:
(c) World Economic Forum (a) Ministry of Statistics and Programme
(d) United Nations Public Administration Implementation
Programme (b) Prime Minister's Office
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Ministry of Personnel, Public
31. With reference to the 'Multilateral
Grievances and Pensions
Convention to Implement Tax Treaty
Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion
34. Which of the following have been ratified by
and Profit Shifting', consider the following
India in order to reduce corruption?
statements:
1. United Nations Convention against
1. It is a project led by the G-20 group of Transnational Organised Crime
nations and the Organisation for (UNTOC)
Economic Cooperation and 2. United Nations Convention against
Development. Corruption
2. It is a single comprehensive framework 3. Anti-Bribery Convention of
which will subsume the already existing Organisation for Economic Co-operation
tax-avoiding treaties in the signatory and Development
countries. Select the correct answer using the code
3. India has ratified this convention. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 35. With reference to the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation)
(Amendment) Act, 2015, consider the
32. Consider the following pairs of
following statements:
environmental movements and places of
1. All minerals concessions will be granted
origin of the movements: only through auction.
Environmental Place of 2. The Act establishes a National Mineral
movement origin Exploration Trust to take care of people
1. Baliapal : Madhya and areas affected by mining.
movement Pradesh 3. The prior approval of the Central
2. Appiko movement : Karnataka Government is required for grants of all
3. Chipko movement : Uttarakhand mineral licenses.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly Which of the statements given above is/are
matched? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only

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36. With reference to Consumer Protection Act 38. In the context of the National Rainfed Area
2019, consider the following statements: Authority, which of the following statements
1. As per the act, consumers are required to is/are correct?
file a case only at the place where the 1. It provides the knowledge inputs
product is purchased. regarding systematic up-gradation and
2. The Act establishes the Central management of the country‟s dry land
Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) and rainfed agriculture.
to promote, protect and enforce the 2. It releases Rainfed Agricultural Atlas.
rights of consumers. 3. It is the nodal agency for implementing
3. It provides for mediation, as an Alternate the Integrated Watershed Management
Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism
Programme (IWMP) for the
for the early and simplified settlement
development of rainfed and degraded
between parties.
areas of the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

37. Which of the following statements is/are

39. Consider the following statements:
not correct?
1. The National Emergency was imposed
1. Union government is responsible for the
for the first time during the Prime
development and promotion of major
Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
and minor ports in India.
2. The National Emergency in 1975 was
2. Inland Water Authority of India decides
declared based on the threat of armed
and regulates the fee charged by the
rebellion.
major ports.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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40. Which of the following is/are the salient 43. Consider the following statements regarding
features of National Electronics Policy Prime Ministers Awards for Excellence in
2019? Public Administration:
1. Creation of Sovereign Patent Fund 1. It was instituted on the recommendations
(SPF) by the Indian Electrical & of the Second Administrative Reforms
Electronics Manufacturers' Association Commission.
2. All officers of Central & State
(IEEMA).
Governments individually or as
2. Promote the use of secure chips to
organizations are eligible for this award.
reduce cybersecurity risk.
3. The awards are given only for
3. Create an eco-system for globally
implementing identified priority
competitive Electronics System Design programmes of the Government of India.
and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
44. With reference to lateral entry in civil
41. The government has taken a series of e- services, consider the following statements:
Governance initiatives for better public 1. It seeks to fulfill the twin objectives of
service delivery and transparency. In this bringing in fresh talent as well as
context, arrange the following events in the augment the availability of manpower.
2. NITI Aayog has been entrusted with the
chronological order:
responsibility to undertake the selection
1. Creation of a separate Ministry of
and appointment process.
Electronics and Information Technology
Which of the statements given above is/are
(MeitY)
correct?
2. Launch of National e-Governance Plan (a) 1 only
3. Launch of Digital India Programme (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Both 1 and 2
given below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 2-3-1
(b) 3-2-1 45. Humane Society International often seen in
(c) 1-3-2 news is
(d) 1-2-3 (a) an agency formed by the United Nations
check the levels of anthropogenic
42. Which of the following authorities is vested emissions.
with the authority to superintend and (b) a non-governmental organization which
conduct elections to the board of specializes in promoting the human-
animal bond.
Cooperative Societies?
(c) an organization to develop applications
(a) A body provided by state legislature
of artificial intelligence.
(b) State Election Commission
(d) a group of individuals involved in
(c) Multi State Cooperative Societies under
evolving persistent social interaction
Ministry of Agriculture among humans.
(d) None of the above
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46. In context of governance, what is an 49. With reference to the recently passed Right
Alternative Service Delivery Mechanism? to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019,
(a) Dedicated mechanism to extend welfare
which of the following will be prescribed by
services exclusively to the weaker
sections of the society. the Central Government?
(b) A mechanism to provide opportunities 1. Person to be appointed as Chief
for employees to work remotely through Information Commissioner.
the digital medium. 2. The term of office of the State Chief
(c) A process of improving service delivery
Information Commissioner.
by sharing governance functions with
individuals and community groups. 3. The salaries and allowances payable to
(d) Reserving certain public services for Information Commissioners
exclusive delivery by the non Select the correct answer using the code
government agencies.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
47. With respect to the Bar Council of India,
consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is a body formed by an executive (c) 1 and 3 only
resolution. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is chaired by the Attorney General of
India.
50. Ashadi Beej (Bij), sometimes seen in news,
3. It recognises the universities whose
degree in law shall be a qualification for is related to
enrolment as an advocate. (a) new year festival in Kutch region in
Which of the statements given above is/are Gujarat.
correct?
(b) a form of martial dance in eastern India.
(a) 1 only
(c) an organic farming method employed in
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Assam
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) a genetically modified variety of wheat
crop used in Haryana for pest resistance.
48. Consider the following statements with
respect to None Of The Above (NOTA)
51. Which of the following Indian cities
option used in the election process:
1. NOTA was used for the first time in the has/have been designated as UNESCO
General elections of 2014. World Heritage Cities?
2. It is not used in the elections to 1. Jaipur
the Rajya Sabha and the State
2. Agra
Legislative Councils.
3. Ahmedabad
3. The NOTA votes do not impact the
result of the election process. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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52. Which of the following statements is correct 55. In which of the following cases can a party
regarding the Finance Industry Development be recognised as a state party?
Council? 1. If it wins three per cent of seats in the
(a) It is an overarching body to regulate legislative assembly at a general election
credit rating agencies in India.
to the legislative assembly of the state
(b) It is a body monitoring corporate
concerned.
insolvency resolution processes and
2. If it secures six per cent of the valid
performance of insolvency
professionals. votes polled in the state at a general
(c) It is a self regulatory organization of the election to the legislative assembly of
Non-Banking Finance Companies the state and, in addition, it wins 1 seat
(NBFCs). in the assembly of that state.
(d) It is a body set up to improve credit 3. If it secures eight per cent of the total
creation for MSMEs. valid votes polled in the state at a
General Election to the Lok Sabha from
53. The term 'Osaka Track' recently seen in that state.
news is Select the correct answer using the code
(a) an initiative designed to establish
given below.
international understanding and
(a) 1 and 2 only
cooperation on refugees.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) an alliance to eradicate cross-border
terrorism and organized crime by (c) 1 and 3 only
increasing police cooperation. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) an initiative to track global temperature
not increasing beyond 2 degree Celsius 56. Consider the following statements with
than pre-industrial levels. reference to the Protection of Human Rights
(d) a framework for promoting cross-border (Amendment) Act, 2019:
data flow with enhanced protections. 1. It increases the term of the Chairperson
and Members of the National Human
54. In the context of the Food Safety and
Rights Commission and makes them
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI),
ineligible for re-appointment.
consider the following statements:
2. It makes a former Judge of the Supreme
1. FSSAI has taken initiative to encourage
the reuse of cooking oil for making food Court eligible to be appointed as
products. Chairperson of the Commission.
2. The „+F‟ logo has been recently notified 3. It provides to include Chairperson of the
to identify food that is organically National Commission for Backward
produced. Classes as a deemed Member of the
3. It is under the Ministry of Health & Commission.
Family Welfare. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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57. Consider the following statements with 60. The Worldwide Governance Indicators
reference to the grant of Navratna, (WGI) project of the World Bank reports
Maharatna and Miniratna status to Central aggregate and individual governance
Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs): indicators for over 200 countries and
1. All CPSEs which have made profits in territories over the period 1996–2018. Which
one of the following are the dimensions of
the last three years continuously and
the Worldwide Governance Indicators?
have positive net worth are eligible to be
1. Political Stability and Absence of
considered for the grant of Miniratna Violence
status. 2. Frequency of elections
2. Only CPSEs having Navratna status are 3. Rule of Law
eligible to be considered for grant of 4. Regulatory Quality
Maharatna status. Select the correct answer using the code
3. Presently, there are nine Navratna given below.
CPSEs. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
61. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 1 and 2 only
the National Informatics Centre:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is executive authority under the
Ministry of Communications.
58. Consider the following events: 2. It provides e-Governance support to
1. French-ruled Pondicherry (now central and state governments and
Puducherry) becomes part of India as a district administrations.
Union Territory. 3. It is responsible for the implementation
2. Bombay state is split along linguistic of the MyGov initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are
lines, forming Maharashtra and Gujarat.
correct?
3. Goa becomes a Union Territory.
(a) 1 only
Arrange the events given above in
(b) 1 and 2 only
chronological order. (c) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 2-3-1 (d) 3 only
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 1-3-2 62. With reference to the newly discovered
(d) 1-2-3 material, "Black Gold", consider the
following statements:
59. With reference to MOSAiC Mission, 1. It is a newly discovered form of
consider the following statements: crystalline carbon which is structured
1. It aims to study Antarctic waters to like a diamond.
2. It can be used to harvest solar
understand global climatic change.
energy and to desalinate seawater.
2. India's Maitri station is a key partner
3. It has a unique property to absorb light
institution of this mission. and carbon dioxide.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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63. Which of the following privileges is/are 66. Which of the following provides
available only to recognized parties? Government to Business (G2B) e-
1. The candidates of the recognized parties Governance Services?
do not need a proposer for filing the 1. Goods and Services Tax Network
nomination. 2. Shram Suvidha Portal
2. They can select a symbol from a list of 3. GeM Portal
„free symbols‟ specified by the Election 4. NREGASoft
Select the correct answer using the code
Commission.
given below.
3. They are allowed to have “star
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
campaigners” during the time of
(b) 1 and 3 only
elections whose travel expenses are not
(c) 2 and 4 only
included in the election expenditure of (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
the candidates.
Select the correct answer using the code
67. With respect to the Right to Information Act,
given below. 2005, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. The Act provided that all public
(b) 2 and 3 only authorities must take steps to disclose
(c) 1, 2 and 3 information suo moto.
(d) None 2. NRIs are not eligible to file applications
under the Right to Information (RTI)
64. With reference to the Automated Facial Act.
Recognition System proposed to be used in 3. Any citizen residing in India can obtain
India, consider the following statements: information under the act without paying
1. It is a biometric software application any fees.
Which of the statements given above is/are
primarily using iris scan data to identify
correct?
people.
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. It is being implemented by the National
(b) 1 only
Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only
68. Council for Advancement of People‟s
(b) 2 only
Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) is
(c) Both 1 and 2 an autonomous body under the Ministry of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Rural Development. Which of the following
is not an objective of CAPART?
65. 'STRIDE' an initiative of Government of (a) To act as a catalyst for the development
India, aims to of technology appropriate for rural areas.
(a) increase the share of renewable energy (b) To support the district administration in
in total energy generation in the country. sustainable development of rural NGOs
(b) identify young talent and strengthen and voluntary organisations.
research culture in Indian universities (c) To encourage, promote and assist
voluntary action for the implementation
and colleges.
of projects intending enhancement of
(c) provide financial and technical
rural prosperity.
assistance to young start-up
(d) To plan projects aimed at creation of
entrepreneurs.
employment opportunities and
(d) promoting the Self Help Groups in rural promotion of self-reliance in rural areas
areas. through voluntary action.

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69. Which of the following can be considered as 72. Consider the following statements with
the essential characteristics of Good reference to the Public Enterprises Selection
Governance? Board (PESB):
1. Transparency 1. It is a high powered body under the
2. Consensus Orientation
Department of Personnel and Training.
3. Effectiveness and efficiency
2. It advises the Government on
4. Participation
Select the correct answer using the code appointments to the top management
below. posts in Central Public Sector
(a) 1 and 3 only Enterprises.
(b) 2 and 4 only 3. It is headed by the secretary of the
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only Department of Investment and Public
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Asset Management (DIPAM).
Which of the statements given above is/are
70. Which of the following is/are the directives correct?
given by the Supreme Court in the Prakash (a) 1 and 2 only
Singh judgment (2006)?
(b) 3 only
1. Setting up of National Security
(c) 2 only
Commission to shortlist the candidates
for appointment as Chiefs of the central (d) 1, 2 and 3
armed police forces.
2. Minimum tenure of two years for the 73. What is Dracaena cambodiana often seen in
Director-General of Police only. the news?
3. Establishment of Police Complaints (a) It is an invasive species that has affected
Authority (PCA) at the state level to natural vegetation of the Eastern
examine service-related complaints from
Himalayas.
police officers.
(b) It is a type of algae which can be used in
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. the production of biodiesel.
(a) 1 only (c) It is a dragon tree species discovered in
(b) 2 only Assam which gives out blood-red resin.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) It is a species of civet endemic to South
(d) 1, 2 and 3 East Asia.

71. Which of the following are components of a 74. With reference to All India Services,
Citizen‟s Charter? consider the following statements:
1. Details of business transacted by the
1. State Services Officers are inducted into
organization.
the All India Services through Union
2. Statement of services including their
standards and where to get these services Public Service Commission.
3. Details of grievance redress mechanism 2. Department of Personnel and Training
and how to access it (DoPT) is the cadre controlling authority
4. Expectations of the organization from of All India Services.
the „Citizens‟ or „Clients‟ Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 4 only
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75. With reference to Digital Signature 78. Which of the following statements is not
Certificates, consider the following correct regarding the Comptroller and
statements: Auditor General (CAG)?
1. It is issued only by the National (a) The governor of a State, with the
Payments Corporation of India.
previous approval of the President, is
2. Once it is issued by the authorities it
authorized to relieve the CAG from the
remains valid for only 6 months.
3. It is legally admissible in a court of law. responsibility for compiling the accounts
Which of the statements given above is/are of the State.
correct? (b) CAG compiles the accounts of all States
(a) 1 and 3 only except the State of Goa.
(b) 3 only (c) The CAG shall cause the audit of
(c) 1 and 2 only accounts of the District and Regional
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Councils under Schedule VI of the
Constitution of India.
76. Consider the following statements with (d) CAG can levy penalties on the
reference to the Consumer Protection Act, government department for not sharing
2019:
the desired information within a
1. A consumer under the Act includes a
specified time.
person who obtains a good for resale or
a good or service for commercial
purposes. 79. Consider the following statements with
2. It penalises the manufacturer for respect to the election of members of
misleading advertisements but does not Panchayats:
penalise the endorser. 1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
3. It provides for product liability
(1992) makes the reservation of seats for
mandating a product manufacturer to
SCs, STs and backward classes
compensate a consumer for any harm or
injury caused by a defective product. mandatory.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. All questions of disqualifications in
correct? elections to panchayats are referred to
(a) 1 and 2 only the State Election Commission.
(b) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
77. Consider the following statements with (c) Both 1 and 2
respect to Electronic Voting Machines (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(EVM)?
1. EVMs were first used in a by-election in
Kerala in the year 1982. 80. The terms „Jiwamrita‟, „Bijamrita‟ and
2. An EVM used by the Election „Waaphasa‟ were recently seen in news, in
Commission of India (ECI) can record a the context of:
maximum of 10,000 votes. (a) ayurvedic medicines for tackling
3. An EVM can cater to a maximum of cardiovascular diseases.
fifty candidates including NOTA. (b) techniques used by farmers under zero
Which of the statements given above is/are budget natural farming.
correct?
(c) environment friendly techniques for
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only solid waste management.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) traditional practices for conservation of
(d) 1 and 2 only crop pollinating bees.

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81. Consider the following statements regarding 84. With reference to the recently enacted
Self Help Group (SHG) in India: Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes
1. Self-Help Groups are formal
Act, 2019, consider the following
associations which have to be
statements:
compulsorily registered under the
Societies Registration Act,1860. 1. It has put in place a mechanism to secure
2. The Deendayal Antodaya Yojana - depositors/investors from Ponzi
National Rural Livelihoods Mission schemes.
(DAY-NRLM) uses this concept for
2. It designates the Competition
poverty alleviation.
Commission of India as a competent
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? authority to look into the fraudulent

(a) 1 only cases.

(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only

82. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only

1. A person can enrol as a voter in only one (c) Both 1 and 2
constituency. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. A non-resident Indian (NRI) settled in a
foreign land is entitled to have his name
85. With reference to National Conference of
registered in an electoral roll in India.
Chairpersons of State Public Service
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Commissions (PSCs), consider the following

(a) 1 only statements:

(b) 2 only 1. These conferences strive to bring
(c) Both 1 and 2
uniformity in the functioning of both the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Union and the State PSCs.

83. Which of the following committees are 2. UPSC Chairman is the ex-officio
related to Police reforms in India? Chairman of the National Conference of
1. Frazer Commission, 1902
Chairpersons of State PSCs.
2. Gore committee, 1971
3. Malimath Committee, 2001 Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Soli Sorabjee Committee, 2005
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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86. Consider the following statements with 89. In the context of the recent Chandrayaan-2
reference to the public sector enterprises in mission, consider the following statements:
India: 1. The mission was aimed at studying the
1. Statutory Corporation (or public exosphere, the surface as well as the
corporation) refers to a corporate body sub-surface of the moon in a single
that is registered under the Companies mission.
Act and is fully governed by the 2. It targeted the Lunar South pole for
provisions of the Act.
exploration as it is expected to have a
2. A Government Company refers to any
higher possibility of presence of water
company in which 51 percent or more of
than the North Pole.
the paid-up capital is held by the
government. 3. It was carried into its designated orbit by
3. A Departmental Undertaking is an the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
organisation created by the Parliament or Vehicle Mark-III (GSLV Mk-III).
State Legislature by a special Act that Which of the statements given above is/are
defines its powers, functions, and pattern correct?
of management. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
correct? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
90. Consider the following pairs:
(d) None
Defence Nature
equipments
87. JATAN software, often seen in news, is
1. LCU 56 : amphibious ship
related to:
2. AK 203 : assault rifles
(a) a digital collection management system
3. SS11B1 : anti-tank missile
for Indian museums.
(b) managing demand and supply of labour 4. BARAK 8 : nuclear submarine
force. Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(c) skill development using information matched?
technology. (a) 1 and 4 only
(d) providing information about welfare (b) 3 and 4 only
schemes for tribal. (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
88. Consider the following statements with
reference to the National Institute of 91. With reference to state funding of elections,
Occupational Health (NIOH): consider the following statements:
1. It is a premier institute under the aegis of 1. It means that the government gives
the Ministry of Science and Technology. funds to political parties or candidates
2. It has a special focus on working for contesting elections.
towards dust related respiratory 2. Indrajit Gupta Committee on State
morbidities such as silicosis.
Funding of Elections proposed that state
3. The National Institute of Miners' Health
funds should be given only to recognised
(NIMH) has recently been merged with
national and state parties.
the NIOH.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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92. With reference to legal aid in India, consider 95. Consider the following statements regarding
the following statements:
Sevottam:
1. National Legal Services Authority
(NALSA) is a statutory body for 1. It is a generic framework for bringing
providing free legal services to the continual improvement in public service
weaker sections of the society in India.
2. Legal aid as a human right is envisaged delivery to achieve excellence.
in the Universal Declaration of Human 2. Citizen Charter is one of the components
Rights, 1948.
3. Right to free legal aid service is a of this framework.
fundamental right. 3. NITI Aayog has created an Indian
Which of the statements given above is/are
Standard for certifying organizations
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only that fulfill the requirements of Sevottam.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?

(a) 1 only
93. The 'Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership' is sometimes mentioned in the (b) 1 and 2 only
news in the context of the affairs of (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) World Trade Organization
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development
(c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations 96. With reference to the Delimitation
(d) International Monetary Fund
Commission, consider the following

94. With reference to social audit in India, statements:

consider the following statements: 1. It comprises the Chief Election
1. In social audit, citizens themselves
assess the impact of government Commissioner and two judges or ex-
schemes by comparing official records judges from the Supreme Court or High
with the actual ground situation.
2. The audit execution relies on Court.
documented evidence and no oral 2. It is constituted after every census.
evidence is acceptable.
3. The orders of commission can not be
3. Under MGNREGA, 2005, the District
Magistrate is required to conduct regular modified by Parliament.
social audits of all the projects under the
Which of the statements given above are
scheme taken up within the Gram
Panchayat. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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97. Consider the following statements regarding 99. With reference to the Swiss Challenge
the National Commission for Scheduled method of bidding, consider the following
Tribes: statements:
1. It is consulted by the Union and every 1. Under the model, a private entity

State Government on all major policy submits its proposals after the
government initiates the bidding process
matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.
for the project.
2. It is empowered to intervene in the
2. It involves submission of competing
vigilance and disciplinary cases of the
counter proposals by other private
government employees belonging to
entities to match or better the terms of
Scheduled Tribes.
the first proposal.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. This model offers a certain disadvantage
correct? to the private entity that makes the first
(a) 1 only proposal.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are

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(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?

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98. In the context of Child labour (Prohibition & (c) 2 only

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Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, consider (d) 1 and 3 only
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the following statements:
2,
04

100. With reference to the National Policy on

1. It provides for a complete prohibition on
38

Biofuels-2018, consider the following

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employment or work of children below

54

statements:
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14 years in any enterprise.

1. It allows the use of surplus food grains
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2. Employment of adolescents (14-18

for the production of ethanol for
800

years) in hazardous occupations and

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blending with petrol.

30

processes is illegal under the Act.

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2. A Biofuel Steering Committee is headed

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3. State governments may add or omit any

60

by the Prime Minister to oversee the

88

hazardous occupation from the list implementation of the National Policy

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