1. Most ozone gas (about 90%) is located in the atmospheric layer of:
(a) ionosphere
(b) troposphere
(c) stratosphere
(d) mesosphere
Ans (c)
2. What are the main constituents of biogas?
(a) Methane and sulphur dioxide
(b) Methane and carbon dioxide
(c) Methane, hydrogen and nitric oxide
(d) Methane and nitric oxide
Ans (b)
3. Which one of the following statements about the All India Services is correct?
(a) The All India Services may be created by an Act of the Parliament.
(b) The endorsement of the Rajya Sabha is not essential for the creation of the All India Services.
(c) The rules of recruitment to the All India Services are determined by the UPSC.
(d) The conditions of service to the All India Services may be altered by the UPSC.
Ans (a)
4. Which one of the following statements about emergency provisions under the Constitution of India is not correct?
(a) The powers of the Union Executive extend to giving directions to the States concerning the exercise of their powers.
(b) The Union Executive can issue a provision relating to reduction of salaries of employees of the State Governments.
(c) Governors have no emergency powers like the President of India.
(d) If the Governor of a State is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of the State is threatened, he may declare financial emergency in the State.
Ans (d)
5. Which one of the following statements regarding Uniform Civil Code as provided under Article 44 of the Constitution of India is not correct?
(a) It is a Fundamental Right of every Indian citizen.
(b) The State shall endeavour to secure it for citizens throughout the territory of India.
(c) It is not enforceable by any Court.
(d) It is not enforceable by a Court yet the Constitution requires that as a principle it should be fundamental in the governance of our country.
Ans (a)
6. Which of the following was/were founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
1. Atmiya Sabha
2. Brahmo Samaj
3. Prarthana Samaj
4. Arya Samaj
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Ans (c)
7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I ( (Lake) ) List-II (Type of Lake)
A. Bhimtal 1. Lagoon
B. Ashtamudi 2. Landslide
C. Gohna 3. Tectonic
D. Lonar 4. Crater
Code :
(a) A (3) B (1) C (2) D (4)
(b) A (3) B (2) C (1) D (4)
(c) A (4) B (2) C (1) D (3)
(d) A (4) B (1) C (2) D (3)
Ans (a)
8. Which one of the following statements about the Harappan Culture is not correct?
(a) It witnessed the first cities in the subcontinent.
(b) It marks the first use of script, written from right to left.
(c) It marks the earliest known use of iron as a medium for the art of sculpting.
(d) It marks the earliest known use of stone as a medium for the art of sculpting.
Ans (c)
9. Harshacharita has references to various presents sent by a ruler named Bhaskara to Harshavardhana. Bhaskara belonged to
(a) Haryanka Dynasty of Magadha
(b) Varman Dynasty of Assam
c) Nanda Dynasty of North India
(d) None of the above
Ans (b)
10. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha can be held up by the Rajya Sabha for how many weeks?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five
Ans (a)