Prelims Refresher Programme Test - 3

Question 1

The motion can be introduced only in Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the house to a matter of urgent public importance. It involves the element of censure against the government. It is an extraordinary device as it disrupts the normal business of the house. It does not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by the court. It is restricted to a matter of recent occurrence and does not cover more than one matter. The motion also does not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session.

Identify the motion discussed in the paragraph above:

Question 2

The ‘Social justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution is provided in

Question 3

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Preamble of India?

1. It was held as a part of the Constitution in the Berubari Union case.
2. The objectives of preamble is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
3. It is neither a source of power nor a source of limitations.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 4

With reference to the Indian Council Act of 1861, consider the following statements:

1. Introduced the portfolio system.
2. Empowered Viceroy to issue an ordinance.
3. Separated the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council.
4. Restored the legislative powers to Bombay and Madras Presidencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The underlying principle of the cabinet form of the Government is the collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature.
2. The President can dissolve the lower house of Parliament only after completion of its term.
3. Indian Parliamentary system is based on the doctrine of the ‘Sovereignty of Parliament’.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 6

Regarding the federal system in India, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to ensure unity as well as diversity.
2. Indian federation is formed by mutual agreement between the Union and State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7

The Parliament has the power to legislate on matters of State List under which circumstances:

1. When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution
2. During Financial Emergency
3. When any one of the States makes a request to the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8

With reference to Article 20 of the Indian Constitution, Consider the following statements:

1. It prohibits the conviction of a person in criminal cases under retrospective law.
2. No person shall be punished for the same offence more than once.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 9

Consider the following statements:

1. The general direction of monsoon wind during June-September is from South-West to north-east.
2. The monsoon winds first hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands generally in the last week of May.
3. The rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch increases as they move towards the West over the Northern plains.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Question 10

These forests are found in the western slope of the Western Ghats. They are found in warm and humid areas with annual precipitation of over 200 cm and mean annual temperatures above 22°C. They are well stratified, with layers closer to the ground and are covered with shrubs and creepers, with short structured trees followed by a tall variety of trees.

Identify the forest type which has been discussed above?

Question 11

It is the first biosphere reserve of India which was established in 1986. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2012. The natural vegetation types with several dry scrubs, dry and moist deciduous, semi-evergreen and wet evergreen forests. It includes the largest known population of endangered endangered animal species of Lion-tailed macaque.

Question 12

With reference to the Subansiri river, consider the following statements:.

1. The river originates in Tibetan Plateau.
2. It is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

Consider the following events:

1. Cuddapah System
2. Archaean Gneisses
3. Dharwar System
4. Carboniferous rocks

Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the formation of the rock system?

Question 14

Consider the following pairs:

Islands	Country
1. Lamu Islands	Somalia
2. Sabang Island	Indonesia
3. Reunion Island	Germany
4. Socotra Island	Yemen

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 15

With reference to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), consider the following statements:

1. It works on a principle of collective defence.
2. It was formed to defend the member states by military means only.
3. The USA is the only North American country in the alliance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. SAGAR is an Indian initiative for removing plastic waste in Indian Ocean.
2. Project Mausam aims to document the diversity of cultural, commercial and religious interactions in the Indian Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 17

Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity (2017)

Question 18

Consider the following statements: (2014)

A Constitutional Government is one which

1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 19

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? (2017)

1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. Abolition of untouchability
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 20

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the (2014)

Question 21

With respect to ‘Nudge Theory’, consider the following statements:

1. The concept proposes positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions to influence the behaviour and decision making of individuals or groups.
2. Richard Thaler received the Nobel Prize in economic sciences for his contribution to behavioural economics.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Question 22

With reference to the ‘dwarf firms’, consider the following statement:

1. Firms employing less than 100 workers and older than ten years are categorised as dwarf firms.
2. Dwarf firms account for more than half of all the firms in the organised manufacturing sector.
3. These firms are the biggest contributor to the economy in terms of employment and productivity.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Question 23

With reference to Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) Index, consider the following statement:

1. The Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) of India was at a peak in 2011-12.
2. The low Economic Policy Uncertainty shows the resilience in the economy.
3. The EPU of India is on the rise after the implementation of GST.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 24

With reference to the replacement level fertility rate, consider the following statements:

1. Total Fertility Rate of about 2.1 children per woman is called Replacement-level fertility.
2. TFR of Southern states, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra are already well below replacement level fertility.
3. Replacement level fertility at the national and state level is higher than the usual benchmark of 2.1.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 25

With reference to Gini Index, consider the following statements:

1. Gini Index is a graphical representation of the distribution of income or of wealth.
2. Higher the value of the Gini Index, the greater the degree of income equality.
3. The value of the Gini Index in India has increased amongst regular workers while it has decreased among casual workers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 26

Consider the following statements:

1. Coffee Board is a statutory organization and it functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
2. Coffee Board has launched a blockchain-based coffee e-marketplace in India to ensure a better return for coffee growers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 27

With respect to MGNREGA scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It provides a legal guarantee for wage employment.
2. There are provisions for allowances and compensation both in cases of failure to provide work on demand and delays in payment of wages for work undertaken.
3. The resource transfer from Centre to States is based on the demand for employment in each State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

With reference to the Paris agreement, consider the following statements:

1. Katowice Climate Package elaborates implementation guidelines for the Paris Agreement on climate change.
2. India has committed to achieve 40% installed capacity of power from non-fossil fuels by 2030 under the Paris agreement.
3. The agreement is based on the principle of the Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 29

With reference to the MSME sector, consider the following statements:

1. MSME sector accounts for one of the biggest most of the employment generation in the Indian economy.
2. This sector has the potential to increase the regional imbalance.
3. MSME sector receives incentives from Priority Sector Lending of Public Sector Banks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 30

With reference to the National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS & LUP), consider the following statements:

1. It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Science.
2. BHOOMI Geo-portal was developed by NBSS & LUBP.
3. It prepares digitized maps of micronutrient status of the soil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 31

Regarding the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), consider the following statements:

1. NIXI is a not for profit Organization under Companies Act 2013.
2. It facilitates the exchange of domestic internet traffic between peering Internet Service Provider (ISP) members.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 32

Consider the following statements:

1. Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme is run by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
2. Indian Statistical Institute is an institute of national importance under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
3. The Office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner is under MoSPI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 33

Consider the following statements:

1. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is published on a monthly basis by the Central Statistical Organization (CSO).
2. The weightage of the manufacturing sector is the largest in IIP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 34

Consider the following statements:

1. The National Statistical Commission (NSC) is a constitutional body set up with a mandate to evolve policies, priorities and standards in statistical matters.
2. NSC was set up on the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 35

With reference to Fame India-II, consider the following statement:

1. It encourages faster adoption of the electric and hybrid vehicle.
2. The scheme will help in reducing India’s dependence on hydro-carbon based fuels.n addressing the issue of environmental pollution and fuel security.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 36

The term "lighthouse effect" used in the economic survey 2018-19 refers to?

Question 37

Which among the following factors contribute to dwarfism in MSME sector:

1. The exemptions in labour laws given to the smaller firms.
2. The lower productivity and employability of smaller firms.
3. Incentives received by MSMEs from the government to boost this sector.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 38

Arrange the following in descending order of employment elasticity:

1. Rubber and plastic products
2. Wood and products of wood
3. Electronic and optical products
4. Transport equipment, machinery
5. Electricity, gas and water supply

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Question 39

With reference to the Samagra Vedika initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of the Telangana government.
2. This initiative links existing government datasets using a common identifier – the name and address of an individual

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 40

Which among the following best describes the term “Chitta Adangal”?

Question 41

Consider the following statements:

1. In Belan valley, the traces of all three phases of prehistoric era.In Burzahom, the ancient people used to live in dwelling pits.
2. The palaeolithic sites were mainly found in the plains of the Indus and Ganga.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 42

Arrange the following Indus valley sites from west to east.

1. Lothal
2. Sutkagendor
3. Kot-diji
4. Kalibangan

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Question 43

With reference to Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. The roads and streets were laid out in ‘grid pattern’.
2. Homes were designed taking into account the issue of privacy.
3. Granaries were used for religious purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 44

With reference to Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in India, consider the following statements:

1. Only FTs are empowered to declare illegal immigrants as foreigners.
2. Both the Central and State government can establish FTs in the country.
3. Only State administration can approach the FTs against an individual, suspected of being a foreigner.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 45

‘Pinguli chitrakathi art’ is mainly practised by tribes of which one of the following states?

Question 46

With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2012)

1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.
2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.
3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.

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Question 47

Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:

1. Trade flourished due to the use of metal money.
2. People worshipped deities placed in the temples.
3. Boat-making was practised by Indus people.
4. Balakot is the coastal site of Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 48

Arrange the following Major Rock edicts Edit of Ashokan Inscriptions in north to south direction:

1. Kalsi
2. Girnar
3. Sannati
4. Shahbazgarhi

Select the correct answer using the code given below: Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

Question 49

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Vedic age’ period?

1. Vis was the smallest unit in the political structure of the Rigvedic period.
2. The chiefs were democratically elected.
3. The practice of Bali was compulsory in the Vedic society.
4. The society followed the rigid social order based on varna.

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Question 50

With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2017)

1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.

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Question 51

Consider the following pairs:

Mahajanapadas	Current Location
1. Anga	Bhagalpur
2. Kamboja	Kashmir
3. Ashmaka	Mathura
4. Matsya	Bharatpur

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 52

Which of the following caves were built during the Mauryan Period?

1. Bagh Cave
2. Barabar Caves
3. Ellora Caves

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Question 53

Which of the following characterizes/characterizes the people of Indus Civilization? (2013)

1. They possessed great palaces and temples
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:

Question 54

Consider the following statements:

1. National Investment & Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) are established as industrial township under Article 243Q of the Indian Constitution.
2. In NIMZ, atleast 30% of the total land areas should be dedicated to the manufacturing units.
3. The main objective of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is the promotion of exports, while NIMZs are based on the principle of industrial growth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 55

‘Project MANAV’ recently seen in the news is related to?

Question 56

‘Upanayana ceremony’ practised in the later Vedic period, refers to?

Question 57

The term ‘Niska and Satamana’ often used in the context of the later Vedic period, refers to?

Question 58

In Indus Valley Civilization, “Shamans” is referred to which of the following?

Question 59

Which of the following ancient texts mentions Mahajanapadas?

1. Digha Nikaya
2. Bhagavati Sutra
3. Anguttara Nikaya

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Question 60

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to (2016)

Question 61

With reference to the Mauryan Empire, consider the following statements:

1. Along with the huge army, it also maintained a navy.
2. Rajukas were appointed for the propagation of dhamma.
3. The state enjoyed a monopoly in the sale of liquor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 62

Which one of the following best describes the ‘bherighosha’?

Question 63

Consider the following statements:

1. Gold Coins were issued for the first time by Shungas.
2. Sudarshan lake was built by Rudraraman I.
3. Caps and helmets for warfare were introduced in India by the Central Asians.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 64

With reference to Amravati School of Art, consider the following statements:

1. It has Greek and Roman influence.
2. The sculptures mainly focus on narrative art.
3. Use of white marble was a special feature of this school.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 65

Consider the following pairs:

Mudras Related to Buddha	Symbolise
1. Bhumisparsha Mudra	Calling the Earth to Witness the Truth
2. Abhaya Mudra	Fearlessness and strength
3. Vajra Mudra	Compassion
4. Anjali Mudra	Teaching and Discussion

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 66

Consider the following statements:

1. The Ajanta caves were constructed only during the Mahayana phase of Buddhism.
2. The themes of Ellora caves are based on Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism traditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 67

Consider the following pairs:

Literature	Subject
1. Pancha Siddhanta	Astronomical Canons
2. Milindapanho	Buddhist doctrine
3. Sushruta Samhita	Sanskrit Grammar
4. Mahabhasya	Encyclopaedia of surgery

Which of the pairs given above is/are not correctly matched?

Question 68

The term ‘Sandhivigrahika’ used during the Gupta period refers to?

Question 69

Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the Mauryan Empire?

1. Financial Crisis
2. Oppressive Rule
3. Neglect of North-West Frontier and Great Wall of China
4. Brahmanical Reaction

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Question 70

The temple is internally and externally carved from solid rock, with exquisite precision, to build a monolithic rock temple. It is one of the largest rock-cut temples in the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it was constructed by Rashturkuta kings.

Identify the temple discussed in the above paragraph?

Question 71

With reference to the system of administration in the Gupta period, arrange the following in descending order of their scale :

1. Bhukti
2. Vithis
3. Adhisthana
4. Vishaya

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Question 72

Which of the following literatures is/are written by Kalidas?

1. Raghuvamsa
2. Mrichchhakatika
3. Meghaduta
4. Kadambari

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Question 73

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding measles?

1. It is a contagious disease caused by bacteria.
2. It can be prevented with the MMR vaccine.
3. It is not covered under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).

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Question 74

Consider the following statement:

1. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is India’s official reference keeper of units of measurements.
2. The National Physical Laboratory is a body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
3. The definition of the kilogram was recently changed, it is now based on Planck constant.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 75

With reference to ‘Nicotine’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a plant alkaloid which is sedative in nature.
2. It has a cancer-causing effect.
3. Maharashtra has notified nicotine as class A poison.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 76

Consider the following pairs:

Volcanic Eruption	Country
1. White Island	Australia
2. Taal	Philippines
3. Mount Sinabung	Indonesia
4. Mount Etna	Italy

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 77

The Chinese traveller 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? (2013)

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.

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Question 78

Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India? (2018)

Question 79

With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? (2012)

1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by the 1^st century AD.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3^rd century AD.
3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in the 5^th century AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7^th century AD.

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Question 80

With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’? (2014)

Question 81

Which of the following is/are the features of the Chola style of architecture?

1. Gopuram
2. Vimana
3. Antarala
4. Spherical shaped Shikhara

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 82

Which of the following temples is based on ‘Stellate ground plan’?

Question 83

Consider the following pairs:

Ancient Universities	School of Thought
1. Nagarjunakonda	Hinayana Buddhism
2. Jaggadala	Vajrayana Buddhism
3. Valabhi	Mahayana Buddhism

Which of the pairs given above is/are not correctly matched?

Question 84

‘Jagmohan/Jagamohana’ is the feature of which of the following temple architecture?

Question 85

Consider the following statements:

1. Sutta Pitaka consists of rules of conduct and discipline applicable to the monastic life of the monks and nuns of Buddhism.
2. Vinay Pitaka includes the teachings of Buddha.
3. Dipavamsa is the Pali text, which describes the regional spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 86

The followers of this philosophy/order, believed in the ascetic way of life. They believed everything is predetermined and humans do not have the freedom to shape their destiny. They supposedly held that the affairs of the entire universe were ordered by a cosmic force called ‘niyati’. Thus, they are also referred to as fatalists.

In the above text, identify the philosophy/order we are talking about:

Question 87

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

1. Hinayana form of Buddhism focuses on self-efforts to achieve salvation.
2. ‘Diamond Triangle’ is associated with Vajrayana Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 88

Which one ofWhich are of the following Buddhist texts specifically provides an insight into women’s social status and spiritual experience?

Question 89

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

1. Both Jainism and Buddhism discarded the existence of God.
2. Jainism condemns the varna system.
3. Jainism believes in the transmigration of the soul while Buddhism does not.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 90

With reference to Guru Nanak Dev, consider the following statements:

1. He advocated the worship of a formless divine.
2. His idea of equality can be deduced from the notion of langar, pangat and Sangat.
3. He was the contemporary of Tyagaraja.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 91

Consider the following statements:

1. Shankaracharya suggested the path of faith and devotion to attain salvation.
2. Ramanujan considers only knowledge as the pathway for salvation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 92

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

1. Gaya
2. Kashmir
3. Kumbakonam

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Question 93

Which of the following is/are correct regarding Artemis?

Question 94

With reference to white-throated rail, consider the following statements:

1. It is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List.
2. It is a flightless species of bird that inhabits Aldabra.
3. It has gone through the process of iterative evolution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 95

The term Kudakrumia Rangnekari was recently in the news is related to:

Question 96

Recently, the term ‘co-location’ and ‘front running’ was in the news in relation to:

Question 97

In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: 2016

	Term	Description
1.	Eripatti	Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2.	Taniyurs	Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3.	Ghatikas	Colleges generally attached to the temples

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 98

Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of (2019)

Question 99

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: (2014)

	Famous Work of Sculpture	Site
1.	A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana  with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below	Ajanta
2.	A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock	Mount Abu
3.	“Arjuna’s Penance”/ “Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders	Mamallapuram

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Question 100

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom? (2017)