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Mains Prelims

2018 General Studies · Set A

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Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?1.Charter Act of 18132.General Committee of Public Instruction, 18233.Orientalist and Anglicist ControversySelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:1.It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labor and Employment.2.It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.3.It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

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Which among the following events happened earliest?

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Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in river beds?1.Decreased salinity in the river2.Pollution of groundwater3.Lowering of the water-tableSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements:1.A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.2.Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.3.Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at

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"3D printing" has applications in which of the following?1.Preparation of confectionery items2.Manufacture of bionic ears3.Automotive industry4.Reconstructive surgeries5.Data processing technologiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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Consider the following statements:1.The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.2.Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.3.The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?

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Consider the following statements:1.Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters.2.More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.3.Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by

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With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs:Institution - Founder1.Sanskrit College at Benaras - William Jones2.Calcutta Madarsa - Warren Hastings3.Fort William College - Arthur WellesleyWhich of the pairs given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following pairs:Regions sometimes mentioned in news - Country1.Catalonia - Spain2.Crimea - Hungary3.Mindanao - Philippines4.Oromia - NigeriaWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Consider the following events:1.The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India.2.India's then largest bank, 'Imperial Bank of India', was renamed 'State Bank of India'.3.Air India was nationalised and became the national carrier.4.Goa became a part of independent India.Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

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Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum Support Price for which of the following?1.Areca nut2.Barley3.Coffee4.Finger millet5.Groundnut6.Sesamum7.Turmeric

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Inwhich one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

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With reference to India's satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements:1.PSLVs launch the satellite useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.2.Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location in Earth.3.GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements:1.Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade.2.To put the public sector banks in order, the merger of associate banks with the parent State Bank of India has been affected.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following items:1.Cereals grains hulled2.Chicken eggs cooked3.Fish processed and canned4.Newspapers containing advertising materialWhich of the above items is/are exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax)?

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Consider the following statements:1.The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.2.For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.3.Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following:1.Birds2.Dust blowing3.Rain4.Wind blowingWhich of the above spread plant diseases?

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With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:1.'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.2.'The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.3.Sikkim has become India's first fully organic State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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