2013-UPSC prelims GS paper

1. Which of the following grants direct credit assistance to the
   households?

1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks
   Select the correct answer using codes given below.
   A. 1 and 2 only
   B. 2 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

2. The national income of a country in a given period is equal to the
A. total value of goods services produced by nationals
B. sum of total consumption investment expenditure
C. sum of personal income of individuals
D. money value of final goods services produced

3. Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?

1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1, 2 and 3 only
   B. 1, 3 and 4 only
   C. 2 and 4 only
   D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded
sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to

1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of pH
3. resist disease infestation
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

5. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become
frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the
importance/importance’s of discovering this particle?

1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have
   mass.
2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of
   transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the
   physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

6. The known forces of natures can be divided into four classes, viz.,
gravity, electromagnetism, week nuclear force and strong nuclear force.
With reference to them, which one of the following statements is not
correct?
A. Gravity is the strongest of the four.
B. Electromagnetism acts only on particles with an electric charge.
C. Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity
D. Strong nuclear force holds protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom.

7.Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?

1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 and 2 only
   B. 2 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

8.Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological
   vectors only.
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

9. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
A. there is technical progress in the world economy
B. there is population growth in X
C. there is capital formation in X
D. the volume of trade grows in the world economy

10. Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
A. the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
B. most of the root hairs grip the new soil to hard
C. most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
D. leaves get damaged during transplantation

11.Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain. Which of the
following physical phenomena are responsible for this?

1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 and 2 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

12.Consider the following phenomena

1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colure of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar being visible in the sky
   Which of the above are optical illusions?
   A. 1, 2 and 3
   B. 3, 4 and 5
   C. 1, 2 and 4
   D. 2, 3 and 5

13.Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
A. the actual area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased
B. the effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased
C. the effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is reduced
D. None of the above statements is correct

14.Consider the following fauna of India :

1. Gharial
2. Leatherback turtle
3. Swamp deer
   Which of the above is / are endangered?
   A. 1 and 2 only
   B. 3 only
   C. 1, 2 and 3
   D. None

15.Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because
A. exposure to sunlight is prevented
B. concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is increased
C. rate of respiration is decreased
D. there is an increase in humidity

16.Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in
demand for money, there will be
A. a fall in the level of prices
B. an increase in the rate of interest
C. a decrease in the rate interest
D. an increase in the level of income and employment

17.Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its
effect?
A. Repayment of public debt
B. Borrowing from the public finance a budget deficit
C. Borrowing from banks finance a budget deficit
D. Creating new money to finance a budget deficit

18.Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s
foreign – exchange reserves?
A. Foreign–currency assets Special drawing Rights SDRs and loans from
for countries
B. Foreign–currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs
C. Foreign–Currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
D. Foreign–currency assets, holdings of the RBI and loans from the World
Bank

19.A rise in general level of prices may be caused by

1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

20.The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
A. imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
B. imposition of restriction on newspapers and magazines published in
Indian languages
C. removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with
regard to the trial of the Europeans
D. removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth

21.Annie Besant was-

1. Responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. The founder of the Theosophical Society
3. Once the President of the Indian National Congress
   Select the correct statement, statements using the codes given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

22.In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and
dramatics called Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from
ancient times till today.
Which only of the following statements beast describes this pose?
A. One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist
and neck
B. Facial expressions, hand gestures and make – up are combined to
symbolize certain epic or historic characters
C. Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to
tell s story
D. A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are
emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

23.To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
A. Promoting skill development
B. Introducing more social security schemes
C. Reducing infant mortality rate
D. Privatization of higher education

24.Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer
of water in India?
A. Engineering
B. Paper and pulp
C. Textiles
D. Thermal power

25.Priority Sector Lending by Lending by banks in India constitutes the
lending to
A. agriculture
B. micro and small enterprises
C. weaker sections
D. All of the above

26.In the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Market Operations’ refers to
A. borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI
B. lending by commercial banks to industry and trade
C. purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI
D. None of the above

27.Consider the following liquid assets :

1. Demand deposits with the banks
2. Time deposits with the banks
3. Savings deposits with the banks
4. Currency
   What is the correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of
   liquidity is?
   A. 1 – 4 – 3 – 2
   B. 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
   C. 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
   D. 4 – 1 – 3 – 2
   E. 3 – 2 – 4 – 1

28.Consider the following pairs :
Tribe State

1. Limboo Limbu : Sikkim
2. Karbi : Himachal
3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha
4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu
   Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
   A. 1 and 3 only
   B. 2 and 4 only
   C. 1, 3 and 4 only
   D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

29.During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the

1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3
   C. 1 and 3
   D. None of the above produces the thunder

30.With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the
following statements:

1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the
   weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to
   implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.
   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

31.Consider the following statements:

1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not
   the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament
   have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to
   vote in the election of the Vice President
   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

32.Consider the following statements :

1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the
   Constitution List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be
   assigned the task of preparation of place for economic development and
   social justice.
   Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

33.Consider the following statements:

1. The council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to
   the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the
   President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the
   proposals for legislation.
   Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

34. Disguised unemployment generally means
A. large number of people remain unemployed
B. alternative employment is not available
C. marginal productivity of labour is zero
D. productivity of workers is low

35.Consider the following statements :

1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bond.
   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

36. Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be
nomadic herders. The above statement best describes which of the
following regions?
A. African Savanna
B. Central Asian Steppe
C. North American Prairie
D. Siberian Tundra

37.Consider the following crops :

1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
   Which of these are Kharif crops?
   A. 1 and 4
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1, 2 and 3
   D. 2, 3 and 4

38.Consider the following statements :

1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
   Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
   A. 1 and 2
   B. 2 only
   C. 2 and 3
   D. None

39.Which of the following statements regarding Laterite soils of India are
correct?

1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well – developed is Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1, 2 and 3
   B. 2, 3 and 4
   C. 1 and 4
   D. 2 and 3 only

40.Which of the following are the characteristics of Indian coal?

1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 and 2 only
   B. 2 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

41.The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is
high as compared to coastal areas. What is / are the reason / reasons?

1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 1 and 2 only
   C. 2 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

42.In the context of India, which of the following principles is / are
implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1. Member of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 and 2 only
   B. 3 only
   C. 2 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

43.With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India,
consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:

1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of
   soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self – knowledge the leads to liberation and
   not any exterior influence or agent.
   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

44.Consider the following historical places:

1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
   Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
   A. 1 only
   B. 1 and 2 only
   C. 1, 2 and 3
   D. None

45.Which of the following constitute Capital Account?

1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1, 2 and 3
   B. 1, 2 and 4
   C. 2, 3 and 4
   D. 1, 3 and 4

46.Which of the following is / are unique characteristic / characteristics of
equatorial forests?

1. Presence of tall closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous
   canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

47.The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the
regions where
A. Warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
B. Rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea
C. Warm and cold oceanic currents meet
D. Continental shelf is undulating

48.With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following
kinds of organism is / are known as decomposer organism / organisms?

1. Virus
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

49.Consider the following Bhakti Saints :

1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
   Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and
   Babur took over?
   A. 1 and 3
   B. 2 only
   C. 2 and 3
   D. 1 and 2

50.Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts

1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
   Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

51.Consider the following minerals:

1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
   Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the
   concentration of muscles?
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

52.Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among.

A. NO2, O3 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
B. CO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
C. CO, CO2 and NO2 at low temperature
D. high concentration of NO2, O3 and CO in the evening

53.Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space
occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of
organisms?
A. Ecotone
B. Ecological niche
C. Habitat
D. Home range

54.Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every objects, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

55.Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to
another through tattooing?

1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

59.The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters
of

1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 and 4 only
   B. 2, 3 and 4 only
   C. 1, 2 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

60.The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of

A. all import and export transactions of a country during a given period of
time, normally a year
B. goods exported from a country during a year
C. economic transaction between the governments of one country to
another
D. capital movements from one country to another

61.Quit India Movement was lunched in response to
A. Cabinet Mission plan
B. Cripps Proposals
C. Simon Commission Report
D. Wavell Plan

62.The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission
because
A. Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
B. Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Darchy (Diarchy) in
the Provinces
C. there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
D. the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country

63.According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are
fundamental for the governance of the country?
A. Fundamental Rights
B. Fundamental Duties
C. Directive Principles of State Policy
D. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

64.Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in
Buddhism?
A. The extinction of the flame of desire.
B. The complete annihilation of self.
C. A state of bliss and ret
D. A mental stage beyond all comprehension

65.Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are
called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
A. Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the
monks
B. Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the
monks
C. Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall
axial to it.
D. There is no material difference between the two

66.In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its
natural habitat?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1, 2 and 3 only
   B. 2 only
   C. 1, 3 and 4 only
   D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

67.Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?

1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

68.Consider the following organisms:

1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. spirogyra
   Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?
   A. 1 and 2
   B. 2 only
   C. 2 and 3
   D. 3 only

69.Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the Park

1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
   Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
   A. 1 and 2
   B. 3 only
   C. 1 and 3
   D. None

70.With reference to food chains, in ecosystems, consider the following
statements:

1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed
   upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten
   by others.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   A. 1 only
   B. 1 and 2 only
   C. 1, 2 and 3
   D. None

71.Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
A. carbon dioxide and nitrogen
B. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
C. ozone and carbon dioxide
D. nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

72.Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or
their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as ewaste?

1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Heptachlor
5. Mercury
6. Lead
7. Plutonium
   Select the correct answer using codes given below.
   A. 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
   B. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
   C. 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
   D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

73.‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian
Constitution has been provided in
A. the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
B. the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
C. the Fundamental rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
D. None of the above

74.Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in
the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally
destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
A. bacteria
B. protozoa
C. moulds
D. viruses

75.Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers
[Recognition of Forest Rights] Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to
initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or
community forest rights or both?
A. State Forest Department
B. District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
C. Tahsildar/Block Development Officer /Mandal Revenue Officer
D. Gram Sabha

76.The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas
(PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
A. To provide self-governance
B. To recognize traditional rights
C. To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
D. To free tribal people from exploitation

77.Contour bunding is a method of conservation used in

A. desert margins, liable to strong wind action
B. low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
C. scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
D. None of the above

78.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in
the order of decreasing productivity?
A. Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves
B. Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
C. Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
D. Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands

79.In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an
ecological succession because of
A. insects and fungi
B. limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients
C. water limits and fire
D. None of the above

80.The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for
implementing international treaties
A. With the consent of all the states
B. With the consent of the majority of States
C. With the consent of the States concerned
D. Without the consent of any State

81.The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
A. the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to
one-third
B. the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual
cultivators of the land
C. the uprooting of zamindari system and the end of serfdom
D. writing off all peasant debts

82.Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the
Constitution?

1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 and 2 only
   B. 2 only
   C. 1 and 3 only
   D. 1, 2 and 3

83.Consider the following:

1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
   Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes in the
   surface of the earth?
   A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
   B. 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
   C. 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
   D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

84.Consider the following pairs:

1. Nokrek Bio-Sphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha National Park: Daphla Hills
   Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3 only
   C. 1, 2 and 3
   D. None

85.On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and
glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
A. is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
B. is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
C. exists as groundwater
D. exists as soil moisture

86.The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular
rivers flow to the east. Why?

1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from central India.
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   A. 1 only
   B. 2 and 3
   C. 1 and 3
   D. None

87.Variations in the length of daytime and night time from season to
season are due to
A. the earth’s rotation on its axis
B. the earth’s revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
C. latitudinal position of the place
D. revolution of the earth on a tilted axis

88.With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry,
which of the following statements is/are correct?

92.With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent
Assembly from the Provinces were
A. Directly elected by the people of those provinces
B. Nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
C. Elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

D. Selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional
matters

92.With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent
Assembly from the Provinces were
A. Directly elected by the people of those provinces
B. Nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
C. Elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
D. Selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional
matters

93.Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water
in some parts of India?
1). Arsenic
2). Sorbitol
3). Fluoride
4). Formaldehyde
5). Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 4 and 5 only
C. 1, 3 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

94.Consider the following:
1). Star tortoise
2). Monitor lizard
3). Pygmy hog
4). Spider monkey

Which of the above are naturally found in India?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 and 4

95.The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India
recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this
context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1). The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2). As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison
were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3). The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

96.Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be
transferred
1). across different species of plants
2). from animals to plants
3). from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

97.With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider
the following statements:
1). The canvas at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in
India.
2). The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by
Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3). At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

98.Which one of the following pairs a correctly matched?
Geographical feature and region
A. Abyssinian Plateau – Arabia
B. Atlas mountains – Northwest Africa
C. Guiana Highlands – Southwest Africa
D. Okavango Basin – Patagonia

99.Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or
more States at the same time
B. The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are
appointed by the President
C. No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the
removal of a Governor from his/her post
D. In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief
Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority
support.

100. What will follow if the money bill is substantially amended by the
Rajya Sabha?
A. The Lok Sabha may send the bill to the Rajya Sabha for
reconsideration
B. The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the bill, accepting or not
accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
C. The president may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
D. The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further