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UPSC Prelims PYQs 2018

All 568 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2018 paper, tagged by subject and topic.

1. Q1

   The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were:
2. Q1

   The optical phenomenon that is responsible for the propagation of light signal through an optical fibre is
3. Q1

   Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. My teacher was _______us for being late.
4. Q1

   Two reactants in a flask at room temperature are producing bubbles of a gas that turn limewater milky. The reactants could be
5. Q1

   The highest four-digit number which is divisible by each of the numbers 16, 36, 45, 48 is
6. Q2

   Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
7. Q2

   Which of the following statements about optical microscope is/are correct?

   1. 1Both the eyepiece and objective of a microscope are convex lenses.
   2. 2The magnification of a microscope increases with increase in focal length of the objective.
   3. 3The magnification…
8. Q2

   Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Sandhya _______ me from the top of the house.
9. Q2

   How many moles of CO can be obtained by reacting 2.0 mole of CH₄ with 2.0 mole of O₂ according to the equation given below? CH₄(g) + ½O₂ → CO + 2H₂
10. Q2

    If x = y^a , y = z^b and z = x^c , then the value of abc is
11. Q3

    Which among the following events happened earliest?
12. Q3

    Which one of the following gemstones contains beryllium metal?
13. Q3

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ravi has the habit of _________ a headache.
14. Q3

    Reaction between which of the following two reactants will produce hydrogen gas?
15. Q3

    If X= 2 + 2²/3} + 2¹/3} , then the value of the expression x³-6x²+6x will be
16. Q4

    After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?

    1. 1The territories called ‘Santhal Parganas’ were created.
    2. 2It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.

    Select the correct answer usi…
17. Q4

    Lowering the atmospheric pressure on a liquid
18. Q4

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. I always want to go alone for a ride, but my moth…
19. Q4

    Which of the following characteristics is common to hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide?
20. Q4

    How many five-digit numbers of the form XXYXX is/are divisible by 33 ?
21. Q5

    Economically one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the:
22. Q5

    The number of angular and radial nodes for 4d orbital is respectively
23. Q5

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The new student found it difficult to ________wit…
24. Q5

    The compound C₇H₇NO₂ has
25. Q5

    A five-digit number XY235 is divisible by 3 where x and Y are digits satisfying X + Y ≤ 5. What is the number of possible pairs of values of (X, Y) ?
26. Q6

    He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna, stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was:
27. Q6

    Which one of the following statements about proteins in mammalian cells is correct?
28. Q6

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The visiting Diplomat _________ the Prime Ministe…
29. Q6

    Which of the following is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?
30. Q6

    If x² - 6x - 27 > 0, then which one of the following is correct ?
31. Q7

    Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?
32. Q7

    Which one of the following statements about transport mechanism in plants is correct?
33. Q7

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. _______sincere he would have got the prize.
34. Q7

    A particle moves with uniform acceleration along a straight line from rest. The percentage increase in displacement during sixth second compared to that in fifth second is about
35. Q7

    The number of divisors of the number 38808, exclusive of the divisors 1 and itself, is
36. Q8

    In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?
37. Q8

    If the amplitude of oscillation of a simple pendulum is very small, then its time period of oscillation

    1. 1depends on the length of the pendulum, L
    2. 2depends on the acceleration due to gravity g
    3. 3depends upon the mass of the bob of the pendulum, m
    4. 4does n…
38. Q8

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ten years_______for me to live in a foreign count…
39. Q8

    If two miscible liquids of same volume but different densities P₁ and P₂ are mixed, then the density of the mixture is given by
40. Q8

    HCF and LCM of two polynomials are (x + 3) and (x³ — 9x² — x + 105) respectively. If one of the two polynomials is x² - 4x - 21, then the other is
41. Q9

    In the federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers given to the
42. Q9

    The term LASER stands for
43. Q9

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If I .......... you I ........ love to accept the…
44. Q9

    The position vector of a particle is r⃗ = 2t²x̂ + 3tŷ + 4ẑ. Then the instantaneous velocity v⃗ and acceleration a⃗ respectively lie
45. Q9

    If α and β are two real numbers such that α + β = -q/p and αβ = r/p, where p, q and r are positive real numbers such that p < q < r, then which one of the following is the largest?
46. Q10

    Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948?
47. Q10

    Which of the following statements about carboxylic acids is/are correct?

    1. 1Simple aliphatic carboxylic acids are soluble in water.
    2. 2Higher carboxylic acids are practically insoluble in water.
    3. 3The acidity of a carboxylic acid depends on the number of carb…
48. Q10

    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. My sister asked me_______willing to go abroad for…
49. Q10

    Two persons are holding a rope of negligible mass horizontally. A 20 kg mass is attached to the rope at the midpoint; as a result the rope deviates from the horizontal direction. The tension required to completely straighten the rope is (g = 10 m/s2)
50. Q10

    Two workers ‘A’ and ‘B’ working together completed a job in 5 days. Had ‘A’ worked twice as efficiently as he actually did and ‘B’ worked one-third as efficiently as he actually did, the work would have completed in 3 days. In how many days could ‘A’ alone com…
51. Q11

    With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs: Institution Founder

    1. 1Sanskrit College at Benaras William Jones
    2. 2Calcutta Madrasa Warren Hastings
    3. 3Fort William College Arthur Wellesley

    Which of the p…
52. Q11

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Compound): A. Melamine, B. Polyvinyl chloride, C. Terylene, D. Cellulose List-II (Type of polymer):

    1. 1Linear,
    2. 2Condensation,
    3. 3Natural,
    4. 4Cross-linked Co…
53. Q11

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Rahul is always **thrif…
54. Q11

    Which one of the following does not convert electrical energy into light energy?
55. Q11

    If x⁶ + 1/x⁶ = k(x² + 1/x²), then k is equal to
56. Q12

    Regarding Wood's Dispatch, which of the following statements are true?

    1. 1Grants-in-Aid system was introduced.
    2. 2Establishment of universities was recommended.
    3. 3English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended.
57. Q12

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through which one of the following countries?
58. Q12

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. His **salubrious** word…
59. Q12

    Which of the following is/are the main absorbing organ/organs of plants?
60. Q12

    If the sum of the squares of three consecutive natural numbers is 110, then the sum of their cubes is
61. Q13

    Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?

    1. 1Charter Act of 1813
    2. 2General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823
    3. 3Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy
62. Q13

    Gersoppa Falls is formed by which one of the following rivers?
63. Q13

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He felt **desolated** a…
64. Q13

    Which of the following is not a primary function of a green leaf?
65. Q13

    The product of two integers p and q, where p > 60 and q > 60, is 7168 and their HCF is 16. The sum of these two integers is
66. Q14

    Consider the following events:

    1. 1The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India.
    2. 2India's then largest bank, 'Imperial Bank of India', was renamed 'State Bank of India'.
    3. 3Air India was nationalised and became the na…
67. Q14

    Which one of the following processes is not a part of long-wave radiation?
68. Q14

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Don’t **condone** such…
69. Q14

    Which one of the following denotes a ‘true’ fruit?
70. Q14

    If ₁0} 2 = 0.3010 and ₁0} 3 = 0.4771, then the value of ₁00} (0-72) is equal to
71. Q15

    With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to
72. Q15

    In mid-latitude regions, the diurnal variation in weather is due to
73. Q15

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. A good work place shall…
74. Q15

    In which one of the following physiological processes, excess water escapes in the form of droplets from a plant?
75. Q15

    If a^x = b^y = x^z and abc = 1 , then the value of 1/x+1/y+1/z will be equal to
76. Q16

    With reference to India history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
77. Q16

    Springs are common in which of the following areas?

    1. 1Well jointed rocks
    2. 2Arid areas with underlying rocks
    3. 3Karst topography
    4. 4Tilted strata

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
78. Q16

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Learning of foreign lan…
79. Q16

    If the xylem of a plant is mechanically blocked, which of the, following functions of the plant will be affected?
80. Q16

    If α and β are the roots of ax² + bx + c = 0, then the value of 1/(aα + b) + 1/(aβ + b) is
81. Q17

    Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed diamonds and diamond mines of India?
82. Q17

    Consider the following diagram: [An equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle of radius 1 unit; the circular segment below the base of the triangle is shaded.] An equilateral triangle is inscribed in a circle of radius 1 unit. The area of the shaded region, i…
83. Q17

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Extradition** of the…
84. Q17

    Which one of the following agents does not contribute to propagation of plants through seed dispersal?
85. Q17

    Consider the following statements in respect of three 3-digit numbers XYZ, YZX and ZXY:

    1. 1The sum of the numbers is not divisible by (X + Y + Z).
    2. 2The sum of the numbers is divisible by 111.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
86. Q18

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

    1. 1White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
    2. 2Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow. Whic…
87. Q18

    In an examination, 53% students passed in Mathematics, 61% passed in Physics, 60% passed in Chemistry, 24% passed in Mathematics and Physics, 35% in Physics and Chemistry, 27% in Mathematics and Chemistry and 5% in none. The ratio of percentage of passes in Ma…
88. Q18

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It was felt that the de…
89. Q18

    The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is
90. Q18

    The number of all pairs (m, n), where m and n are positive integers, such that 1/m + 1/n - 1/mn = 2/5 is
91. Q19

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

    1. 1Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in Praise of Lord Krishna.
    2. 2Tyagaraja created several new ragas.
    3. 3Annamacharay and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.
    4. 4Annamac…
92. Q19

    Consider the following diagrams: [Four circles, each divided into four quadrants. Circle 1: top-left 14, top-right 36, bottom-left 25, bottom-right 25. Circle 2: top-left 20, top-right 50, bottom-left 20, bottom-right 10. Circle 3: top-left 36, top-right 54, b…
93. Q19

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. His **derisive** behavi…
94. Q19

    Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States in terms of their population density as per Census 2011?
95. Q19

    If a = xy^{p-1} , b = yz^{q-1} , c = zx^{r-1} , then a^{q-r}b^{r-p}c^{p-q} is equal to
96. Q20

    The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the
97. Q20

    Which one of the following is the area of a sector of a circle of radius 10 cm formed by an arc length of 15 cm?
98. Q20

    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Any classroom should pr…
99. Q20

    The rate of population growth during 2001- 2011 decade declined over the previous decade (1991-2001) all of the following States, except
100. Q20

     The number of sides of two regular polygons are in the ratio 5 : 4. The difference between their interior angles is 9°. Consider the following statements : 1. One of them is a pentagon and the other is a rectangle. 2. One of them is a decagon and the other is…
101. Q21

     Consider the following pairs: Tradition State

     1. 1Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram
     2. 2Khongjom Parba Ballad Manipur
     3. 3Thang-Ta dance Sikkim

     Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
102. Q21

     On simplification the product (x₁ − y₁)(x₂ + y₂) ... (x₁₀ + y₁₀), how many such terms are there which will have only single x and rest y's?
103. Q21

     In this section you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of t…
104. Q21

     Which one of the following statements with regard to growth of coral reefs is not correct ?
105. Q21

     The minimum value of the expression 2x² + 5x + 5 is
106. Q22

     Consider the following pairs:

     1. 1Puthukkuli shawls : Tamil Nadu
     2. 2Sujni embroidery : Maharashtra
     3. 3Uppada Jamdani sarees : Karnataka

     Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
107. Q22

     Which one of the following statements about blood elements is correct?
108. Q22

     In this section you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of t…
109. Q22

     As per Census 2011, the concentration of Scheduled Case population (going by percentage of Scheduled Caste population to total population of the State) is the highest in the State of
110. Q22

     If H is the harmonic mean of P and Q, then the value of H/P + H/Q is
111. Q23

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.
     2. 2When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no carbon dioxide.
     3. 3When living organisms originated, the…
112. Q23

     Which one of the following statements regarding muscle contraction and relaxation is correct?
113. Q23

     In this section you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of t…
114. Q23

     Which one of the following States has more than two major ports?
115. Q23

     The sum of all possible products taken two at a time out of the numbers ± 1, ± 2, ± 3, ± 4 is
116. Q24

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters.
     2. 2More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.
     3. 3Coral reefs host far more animal phyla th…
117. Q24

     Which one of the following statements regarding digestion is correct?
118. Q24

     In this section you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of t…
119. Q24

     The equivalent weight of Ba(OH) is (given, 2 atomic weight of Ba is 137.3)
120. Q24

     The remainder when 3x³ -2x²y-13xy²+10y³ is divided by (x - 2y) is equal to
121. Q25

     Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up the recent past due to human activities?

     1. 1Aral Sea
     2. 2Black Sea
     3. 3Lake Baikal

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
122. Q25

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
123. Q25

     In this section you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of t…
124. Q25

     Which one of the following nitrogen oxides has the highest oxidation state of nitrogen?
125. Q25

     If ab + bc + ca = 0, then the value of (b²-ca)(c²-ab)+(a²-bc)(c²-ab)+(a²-bc)(b²-ca)/(a²-bc)(b²-ca)(c²-ab) is
126. Q26

     Consider the following pairs: Regions sometimes mentioned in news - Country

     1. 1Catalonia - Spain
     2. 2Crimea - Hungary
     3. 3Mindanao - Philippines
     4. 4Oromia - Nigeria

     Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
127. Q26

     Which one of the following statements regarding insulin hormone is correct?
128. Q26

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
129. Q26

     Which one of the following is not true for the form of carbon known as diamond ?
130. Q26

     What is the principal amount which earns ₹ 210 as compound interest for the second year at 5% per annum ?
131. Q27

     Consider the following pairs: Towns sometimes mentioned in news - Country

     1. 1Aleppo - Syria
     2. 2Kirkuk - Yemen
     3. 3Mosul - Palestine
     4. 4Mazar-i-sharif - Afghanistan

     Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
132. Q27

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Limestone region): A. Pennines, B. Yucatan Peninsula, C. Cockpit Country, D. Causses List-II (Country):

     1. 1France,
     2. 2Jamaica,
     3. 3Britain,
     4. 4Mexico Code:
133. Q27

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
134. Q27

     In which one of the following reactions, the maximum quantity of H₂ gas is produced by the decomposition of 1 g of compound by H₂O/O₂?
135. Q27

     In an examination, 50% of the candidates failed in English, 40% failed in Hindi and 15% failed in both the subjects. The percentage of candidates who passed in both English and Hindi is
136. Q28

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
     2. 2Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
     3. 3Rajasthan has iron ore mines.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
137. Q28

     Which of the following cities experience the warm temperate Mediterranean climate?

     1. 1Cape Town
     2. 2Los Angeles
     3. 3Adelaide
     4. 4Santiago

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
138. Q28

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
139. Q28

     When a convex lens produces a real image of an object, the minimum distance between the object and image is equal to
140. Q28

     A train 100 m long passes a platform 100 m long in 10 seconds. The speed of the train is
141. Q29

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in Indian territory.
     2. 2Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
     3. 3The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inact…
142. Q29

     Which one of the following is the correct descending order of Indian States in terms of their density of population (as per 2011 Census)?
143. Q29

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
144. Q29

     The direction of magnetic field at any location on the earth’s surface is commonly specified in terms of
145. Q29

     A cyclist covers his first 20 km at an average speed of 40 kmph, another 10 km at an average speed of 10 kmph and the last 30 km at an average speed of 40 kmph. Then the average speed of the entire journey is
146. Q30

     Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
147. Q30

     Which one of the following major river basins of India is the shortest in length and smallest in terms of catchment area?
148. Q30

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
149. Q30

     A circuit has a fuse having a rating of 5 A. What is the maximum number of 100 W – 220 V bulbs that can be safely connected in parallel in the circuit ?
150. Q30

     In a race of 1000 m, A beats B by 150 m, while in another race of 3000 m, C beats D by 400 m. Speed of B is equal to that of D. (Assume that A, B, C and D run with uniform speed in all the events). If A and C participate in a race of 6000 m, then which one of…
151. Q31

     Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
152. Q31

     Arabian Sea records higher salinity than the Bay of Bengal because
153. Q31

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
154. Q31

     Which one of the following can extinguish fire more quickly?
155. Q31

     The sum of ages of a father, a mother, a son Sonu and daughters Savita and Sonia is 96 years. Sonu is the youngest member of the family. The year Sonu was bom, the sum of the ages of all the members of the family was 66 years. If the father’s age now is 6 time…
156. Q32

     In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
157. Q32

     At what time between 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock will the hour and minute hands of a clock be 12 minutes division apart?
158. Q32

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
159. Q32

     In which of the following, heat loss is primarily not due to convection?
160. Q32

     ‘A’ is thrice as good a workman as ‘B’ and takes 10 days less to do a piece of work than ‘B’ takes. The number of days taken by ‘B’ alone to finish the work is
161. Q33

     Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in the news?
162. Q33

     If the number 2² x 5⁴ x 4⁶ x 10⁸ x 6¹⁰ x 15¹² x 8¹⁴ x 20¹⁶ x 10¹⁸ x 25²⁰ is divisible by 10ⁿ, then which one of the following is the maximum value of n?
163. Q33

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
164. Q33

     Which one of the features is an indication for modification of stem of a plant?
165. Q33

     Out of 85 children playing badminton or table tennis or both, the total number of girls in the group is 70% of the total number of boys in the group. The number of boys playing only badminton is 50% of the number of boys and the total number of boys playing ba…
166. Q34

     Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds?

     1. 1Decreased salinity in the river
     2. 2Pollution of groundwater
     3. 3Lowering of the water-table

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
167. Q34

     Suppose a, b, c, d and e are five consecutive odd numbers in ascending order. Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Their average is (a + 4).
     2. 2Their average is (b + 2).
     3. 3Their average is (e − 4).

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
168. Q34

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
169. Q34

     Which of the following roles is/are played by epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles and prostate in male reproductive system of human ?
170. Q34

     A person bought two articles X and Y from a departmental store. The sum of prices before sales tax was ₹ 130. There was no sales tax on the article X and 9% sales tax on the article Y. The total amount the person paid, including the sales tax was ₹ 136.75.What…
171. Q35

     The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
172. Q35

     A king ordered to make a crown from 8 kg of gold and 2 kg of silver. The goldsmith took away some amount of gold and replaced it by an equal amount of silver and the crown when made, weighed 10 kg. The king knows that underwater gold loses 1/20th of its weight…
173. Q35

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
174. Q35

     Which one of the following is the special type of milk produced by a lactating mother, essential for the development of immune response of newborn baby in human?
175. Q35

     According to Mr. Sharma’s will, half of his property goes to his wife and the rest is equally divided between his two sons, Ravi and Raj. Some years later, Ravi dies and leaves half of his property to his widow and rest to his brother Raj. When Raj dieshe leav…
176. Q36

     The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
177. Q36

     If a cubical container of length, breadth and height each of 10 cm can contain exactly 1 litre of water, then a spherical container of radius 10.5 cm can contain
178. Q36

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
179. Q36

     Which one of the following statements explains higher mutation rate and faster evolution found in RNA virus ?
180. Q36

     X bought 4 bottles of lemon juice and Y bought one bottle of orange juice. Orange juice per bottle costs twice the cost of lemon juice per bottle. Z bought nothing but contributed ₹ 50 for his share of the drink which they mixed together and shared thecost equ…
181. Q37

     "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
182. Q37

     Which one of the following sites does not have coral reef formation?
183. Q37

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
184. Q37

     Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States with regard to percentage of urban population (2011) ?
185. Q37

     Ten (10) years before, the ages of a mother and her daughter were in the ratio 3 : 1. In another 10 years from now, the ratio of their . ages will be 13 : 7. What are their present ages ?
186. Q38

     With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.
     2. 2Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.…
187. Q38

     Which of the following statements are appropriate to Mangrove Sites?

     1. 1Mangrove plants require appropriate mix of saline water and freshwater.
     2. 2Mangrove plants require mudflats to enable it to grow and develop.
     3. 3Mangrove plants are found in the inter-tida…
188. Q38

     In this section, you have short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passage carefully and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based solely on the contents of the passage and th…
189. Q38

     Which one of the following places does not fall on leeward slope?
190. Q38

     In a class of 60 boys, there are 45 boys who play chess and 30 boys who play carrom. If every boy of the class plays at least one of the two games, then how many boys play carrom only ?
191. Q39

     How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

     1. 1The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
     2. 2The NGT provides environmental justice a…
192. Q39

     Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
193. Q39

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
194. Q39

     South Arcot and Ramanathapuram receive over 50 percent of their annual rainfall from which one of the following?
195. Q39

     Two equal amounts were borrowed at 5% and 4% simple interest. The total interest after 4 years amounted to ₹ 405. What was the total amount borrowed ?
196. Q40

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
     2. 2For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.
     3. 3Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Chan…
197. Q40

     The lowest temperature is observed/recorded in which one of the following layers of the atmosphere?
198. Q40

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
199. Q40

     The Eight Degree Channel separates which of the following?
200. Q40

     Twelve (12) men work 8 hours per day and require 10 days to build a wall. If 8 men are available, how many hours per day must they work to finish the work in 8 days ?
201. Q41

     In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into the stratosphere?
202. Q41

     Which one of the following ocean currents is not a warm current?
203. Q41

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
204. Q41

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I List-II (Classification (Example) of Town) A. Industrial Town

     1. 1Vishakhapatnam B. Transport Town
     2. 2Bhilai C. Mining Town
     3. 3Singrauli D. Garrison
     4. 4Ambala…
205. Q41

     A milk vendor bought 28 litres of milk at the rate of ₹ 8.50 per litre. After adding some water he sold the mixture at the same price. If his gain is 12.5%, how much water did he add?
206. Q42

     Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilisation"?
207. Q42

     What is the largest value for n (natural number) such that 6ⁿ divides the product of the first 100 natural numbers?
208. Q42

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
209. Q42

     Which of the following statements with regard to the land-use situation in India is/are correct?

     1. 1There has been a tremendous decline in area under forest in recent years.
     2. 2The rate of increase in land use in recent years is the highest in case of area und…
210. Q42

     The minute hand of a clock overtakes the hour hand after every 72 minutes of correct time. How much time does the clock lose or gain in a day of normal time ?
211. Q43

     With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: (2018)

     1. 1A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
     2. 2Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
     3. 3Irrigation over a period of time…
212. Q43

     The angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock at 10 minutes past 3 is
213. Q43

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
214. Q43

     Which one of the following was not a part of the strategies followed by the Government of India to increase food grain production in India immediately after Independence?
215. Q43

     A thief steals a car parked in a house and goes away with a speed of 40 kmph. The theft was t discovered after half an hour and immediately the owner sets off in another car with a speed of 60 kmph. When will the owner meet the thief ?
216. Q44

     With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture? (2018)

     1. 1Avoiding the monoculture practices
     2. 2Adopting minimum tillage…
217. Q44

     An international conference is attended by 65 people. They all speak at least one of English, French and German language. Suppose 15 speak English and French, 13 speak English and German, 12 speak French and German and 5 speak all the three languages. A total…
218. Q44

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
219. Q44

     Which one of the following is a west-flowing river ?
220. Q44

     X and Y together can finish a job in 6 days. X can alone do the same job in 12 days. How long will Y alone take to do the same job ?
221. Q45

     Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
222. Q45

     Suppose 72 = m x n, where m and n are positive integers such that 1 < m < n. How many possible values of m are there?
223. Q45

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
224. Q45

     Khasi language is included in
225. Q45

     Twelve (12) persons can paint 10 identical rooms in 16 days. In how many days can 8 persons paint 20 such rooms ?
226. Q46

     Which of the following are regarded as the main feature of "Rule of Law"?

     1. 1Limitation of power
     2. 2Equality before the law
     3. 3People's responsibility to the Government
     4. 4Liberty and civil rights

     Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
227. Q46

     Suppose x, y, z are three positive integers such that x < y < z and xyz = 72. Which one of the following values of S yields more than one solution to the equation x + y − z = S?
228. Q46

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
229. Q46

     The headquarters of Metro Railway Zone is located in
230. Q46

     There are n zeros appearing immediately after the decimal point in the value of (0.2)²5} . It is given that the value of ₁0} 2 = 0.30103. The value of n is
231. Q47

     Consider the following statements: (2018)

     1. 1In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
     2. 2In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969.
     3. 3In the Lok Sabha, if the pa…
232. Q47

     Which one of the following is the remainder when 10²⁰ is divided by 7?
233. Q47

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
234. Q47

     Which one among the following is not a tributary of river Luni?
235. Q47

     The ratio of the sum and difference of the ages of the father and the son is 11 : 3. Consider the following statements : 1. The ratio of their ages is 8 : 5. 2. The ratio of their ages after the son attains twice the present age will be 11: 8. Which ofthe stat…
236. Q48

     Consider the following statements: (2018)

     1. 1Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
     2. 2The validity of law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no Judgement can be made on…
237. Q48

     Which one of the following is anisotropic in nature?
238. Q48

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts, labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding lette…
239. Q48

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I List-II (Major Dam) (State) A. Cheruthoni Dam

     1. 1Madhya Pradesh B. Indira Sagar
     2. 2Tamil Nadu Dam C. Krishnarajasagar
     3. 3Karnataka Dam D. Mettur Dam
     4. 4Kerala…
240. Q48

     The solution of linear inequalities x + y > 5 and x - y ≤ 3 lies
241. Q49

     With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinises and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament…
242. Q49

     Which one of the following is not a condensation polymer?
243. Q49

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: CLOZE COMPREHENSION 1 This cultural form…
244. Q49

     Which one among the following Union Territories of India shares the shortest length of National Highways?
245. Q49

     It is given that the equations x² - y² = 0 and (x - a)² + y² = 1 have single positive solution. For this, the value of ‘a’ is
246. Q50

     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? (2018)
247. Q50

     The tides whose height is 20 percent more than normal tide are called
248. Q50

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: CLOZE COMPREHENSION 1 This cultural form…
249. Q50

     Which one among the following passes links Lhasa with Ladakh ?
250. Q50

     If a, p and y are the zeros of the polynomial i(x) = ax³ + bx² + cx + d, then α² + β² + γ² is equal to
251. Q51

     Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct? (2018)
252. Q51

     Which of the following statements about tropical cyclone are correct?

     1. 1It originates and develops over warm oceanic surface.
     2. 2Presence of Coriolis force is necessary for it.
     3. 3It occurs in middle latitudinal region.
     4. 4It develops “eye” with calm and desc…
253. Q51

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: CLOZE COMPREHENSION 1 This cultural form…
254. Q51

     According to the latest Reserve Bank of India study on State finances, capital spending is maximum on
255. Q51

     What percentage of students passed in all the three subjects ?
256. Q52

     Consider the following statements: (2018)

     1. 1The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
     2. 2Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immedia…
257. Q52

     Which of the following statements about biodiversity hot spots is/are correct?

     1. 1Biodiversity hot spots are identified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).
     2. 2Biodiversity hot spots are defined according to their…
258. Q52

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: CLOZE COMPREHENSION 1 This cultural form…
259. Q52

     According to the World Bank’s Doing Business Report, 2018, India’s ranking has improved in 2018 as compared to 2017 in which of the following areas?

     1. 1Paying taxes
     2. 2Resolving insolvency
     3. 3Starting a business
     4. 4Getting electricity

     Select the correct answer…
260. Q52

     What percentage of students passed in exactly one subject ?
261. Q53

     With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
     2. 2The value of vote of MPs in Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.…
262. Q53

     Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?
263. Q53

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: CLOZE COMPREHENSION 1 This cultural form…
264. Q53

     The Fourteenth Finance Commission assigned different weights to the following parameters for distribution of tax proceeds to the States :

     1. 1Income distance
     2. 2Population
     3. 3Demographic changes
     4. 4Area Arrange the aforesaid parameters in descending order in te…
265. Q53

     If the number of students is 360, then how many passed in at least two subjects ?
266. Q54

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.
     2. 2The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a state shall not be diminished during his term of off…
267. Q54

     Which one of the following rivers is west flowing?
268. Q54

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: CLOZE COMPREHENSION 1 This cultural form…
269. Q54

     The natural rate of umemployment hypothesis was advocated by
270. Q54

     What is the ratio of number of students who passed in both Physics and Chemistry to number of students who passed in both Biology and Physics but not Chemistry ?
271. Q55

     If the president of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the constitution in respect of a particular state, then
272. Q55

     Consider an equilateral triangle ABC as given in the following diagram: [Equilateral triangle with A at the top, C at bottom-left, B at bottom-right; arrows indicate clockwise movement along the sides.] Two people start at the same time from points A and B wit…
273. Q55

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: CLOZE COMPREHENSION 1 This cultural form…
274. Q55

     The Harappan site at Kot Diji is close to which one of the following major sites of that civilization?
275. Q55

     Data on ratings of hotels in a city is measured on
276. Q56

     Which is /are the consequence/consequences of becoming a member of the 'Nuclear Supplier Group'?

     1. 1It will have access to the latest and most effective nuclear technologies.
     2. 2It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty of non-proliferation of Nuclear w…
277. Q56

     The number of ways in which 3 boys and 2 girls can be arranged in a queue, given that the 2 girls have to be next to each other, is
278. Q56

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
279. Q56

     The story Gandatindu Jataka was written in which langauge?
280. Q56

     The average marks of section A are 65 and that of section B are 70. If the average marks of both the sections combined are 67, then the ratio of number of students of section A to that of section B is
281. Q57

     International Labour Organization's Conventions 138 and 182 are related to:
282. Q57

     The ratio of ages of a man and his son is 3:1. After 15 years, the age ratio will be 2:1. What is the age of the man?
283. Q57

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
284. Q57

     According to the Tamil Sangam texts, who among the following were the large landowners?
285. Q57

     The median of 19 observations is 30. Two more observations are made and the values of these are 8 and 32. What is the median of the 21 observations ?
286. Q58

     In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?
287. Q58

     Two pillars are placed vertically 8 feet apart. The height difference of the two pillars is 6 feet. The two ends of a rope of length 15 feet are tied to the tips of the two pillars. The portion of the length of the taller pillar that can be brought in contact…
288. Q58

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
289. Q58

     According to the Manusmriti, women can acquire wealth through which of the following means?
290. Q58

     As the number of observations and classes increases, the shape of a frequency polygon
291. Q59

     Consider the following countries:

     1. 1Australia
     2. 2Canada
     3. 3China
     4. 4India
     5. 5Japan
     6. 6USA

     Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?
292. Q59

     Directions: The following eight (8) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statemen…
293. Q59

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
294. Q59

     The dialogue on Varna between king Avantiputta and Kachchana, & disciple of Buddha, appears in which one of the following Buddhist texts?
295. Q59

     Let {-}{x₁ and {-}{x₂ (where {-}{x₂ > {-}{x₁) be the means of two sets comprising n₁ and n₂ (where n₂
296. Q60

     Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
297. Q60

     Statement I: A compass needle placed near a current-carrying wire will get deflected. Statement II: A current-carrying wire creates magnetic field around it.
298. Q60

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
299. Q60

     In the first century AD, which among the following was not a major item of Indian exports to Rome?
300. Q60

     Consider the following statements : Statement I: Median can be computed even when the end intervals of a frequency distribution are open. Statement II: Median is a positional average. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
301. Q61

     Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?
302. Q61

     Statement I: For early societies, historians retrieve information about elite families mostly from inscriptions. Statement II: Satavahana inscriptions generally end with the term Putra, a Prakrit word meaning 'son'.
303. Q61

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
304. Q61

     Which of the following statements relating to the Government of India Act, 1858 is/are correct?

     1. 1The British Crown assumed sovereignty over India from the East India Company.
     2. 2The British Parliament enacted the first statute for the governance of India und…
305. Q61

     If cosθ = 1/√5, where 0 < θ < π/2, then 2tanθ/(1 - tan²θ) is equal to
306. Q62

     With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements:

     1. 1BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.
     2. 2While a chip-pin debit card has four factors of authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of…
307. Q62

     Statement I: In 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to Calcutta on the plea that the region was being misgoverned. Statement II: The Nawab was accused of being unable to control the rebellious chiefs and Taluqdars.
308. Q62

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
309. Q62

     Which of the following statements relating to the Indian Councils Act, 1861 is/are correct?

     1. 1The Act introduced a grain of popular element by including non-official members in the Governor-General’s Executive Council.
     2. 2The members were nominated and their…
310. Q62

     If 0
311. Q63

     Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?
312. Q63

     Statement I: Mahatma Gandhi went on a fast unto death against the Communal Award announced by the British Government. Statement II: The Poona Pact resulted in a joint electorate with an enhanced number of seats reserved for Depressed Classes.
313. Q63

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Passage: So the ________ 56 . (a) difficulty (b)…
314. Q63

     Which of the following-relating to the historic Objectives Resolution, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly, is/are correct?

     1. 1The Objectives Resolution inspired the shaping of the Constitution through all its subsequent stages.
     2. 2It was not just a…
315. Q63

     On the top of a hemispherical dome of radius r, there stands a flag of height h. From a point on the ground, the elevation of the top of the flag is 30°. After moving a distance d towards the dome, when the flag is just visible, the elevation is 45°. The ratio…
316. Q64

     With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
     2. 2To put the public sector banks in order…
317. Q64

     Statement I: In India, a majority of the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislatures. Statement II: Members of the Rajya Sabha elected by the State Legislative Assemblies need to have their domicile in the concerned…
318. Q64

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He makes decision on the fly.
319. Q64

     The 2+2 Bilateral Dialogue was held in September 2018 between
320. Q64

     Let sin(A + B) = √3/2 and cos B = √3/2, where A and B are acute angles. What is tan(2A − B) equal to?
321. Q65

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if the account holders fail to repay dues.
     2. 2CAR is decided by each individual bank…
322. Q65

     Statement I: The Permanent Settlement was rarely extended to any region beyond Bengal. Statement II: After 1810, the agricultural prices declined affecting adversely the income of the Bengal Zamindars.
323. Q65

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Follow suit
324. Q65

     Who is the Chairman of the Defence Planning Committee set up in April 2018?
325. Q65

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1If θ/1-θ + θ/1+θ = 4 , where 0
     2. 2If 3 tan θ + cot θ = 5 cosec θ, where 0

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
326. Q66

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities.
     2. 2Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India and there are no treasury bills issued by the S…
327. Q66

     Statement I: Towards the beginning of the 20th century, a new hybrid architectural style developed which combined the Indian with the European. Statement II: By integrating Indian and European styles in public architecture, the British wanted to prove that the…
328. Q66

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Close shave
329. Q66

     ‘Tejas’ is the name of which one of the following?
330. Q66

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1²θ = 1 - p² + a²/2pq , where p, q are non-zero real numbers, is possible only when p = q.
     2. 2²θ = 4pq/(p+q)² - 1 , where p, q are non-zero real numbers, is possible only when p = q.

     Which of the statements given above is/…
331. Q67

     With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act.
     2. 2Non-resident entit…
332. Q67

     Which of the following statements about town planning in British India in early 19th century is/are correct?

     1. 1The funds for town improvement were also raised through public lotteries.
     2. 2The threats of epidemics gave an impetus to town planning in the early…
333. Q67

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. At the crossroads
334. Q67

     As per the extant policy, Foreign Direct Investment is permitted in the defence sector under the automatic route up to which one of the following limits?
335. Q67

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1θ + θ can never be equal to 1.5.
     2. 2² θ + ² θ can never be less them 4.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
336. Q68

     Consider the following items:

     1. 1Cereal grains hulled
     2. 2Chicken eggs cooked
     3. 3Fish processed and canned
     4. 4Newspapers containing advertising material

     Which of the above items is/are exempted under GST (Good and Services Tax)?
337. Q68

     Which of the following statements about India's Independence is/are correct?

     1. 1The formal transfer of power on 15th August, 1947 heralding India's Independence was announced by Lord Mountbatten.
     2. 2Mahatma Gandhi was not present at the festivities in the capi…
338. Q68

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. A pearl of wisdom
339. Q68

     The policy on strategic partnerships in defence was approved by the Ministry of Defence in May 2017. Which of the following is not among the four segments identified by the Ministry for acquisition through the strategic partnership route?
340. Q68

     If the ratio of the radius of the base of a right circular cone to its slant height is 1:3, what is the ratio of the total surface area to the curved surface area?
341. Q69

     Consider the following statements: (2018)

     1. 1The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last five years.
     2. 2The Government does not impose any customs duty on all the imported edible oils as a special case.…
342. Q69

     Who among the following in Congress represented the socialist view?
343. Q69

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
344. Q69

     The acronym ‘CAATSA’ refers to a piece of legislation enacted by which one of the following countries?
345. Q69

     If 3 θ + 5 θ = 4, then what is the value of (3 θ - 5 θ)² ?
346. Q70

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% for the general (combined) government by 2023, comprising 40% for the Central Government and 20% for…
347. Q70

     Sikkim became an Associate State of the Indian Union through
348. Q70

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
349. Q70

     Who among the following is the Convener of the ‘Task Force’ set up in November 2017 by the Government of India to review the Income-tax Act and draft a new diect tax law?
350. Q70

     If cotθ(1 + sinθ) = 4m and cotθ(1 - sinθ) = 4n, then which one of the following is correct?
351. Q71

     India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to
352. Q71

     Which one of the following judgements is associated with the primacy of the Chief Justice of India and the Collegium of Judges in the appointment and transfer of the higher judiciary?
353. Q71

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
354. Q71

     With regard to the cabinet decision in July 2018, the percentage increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) is maximum in which one of the following crops?
355. Q71

     If base and hypotenuse of a right triangle are (u² - v²) and (u² + v²) respectively and the area of the triangle is 2016 square units, then the perimeter of the triangle may be
356. Q72

     With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
     2. 2'The Agricultural and Proces…
357. Q72

     Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments has enormously strengthened the powers of the Speaker/Chairman of the Houses of the Parliament/State Legislatures?
358. Q72

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
359. Q72

     directions : The following four (4) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code : Statement I : The overall fiscal deficit of the States i…
360. Q72

     A circle is inscribed in an equilateral triangle of side of length l. The area of any square inscribed in the circle is
361. Q73

     As per the NSSO 70th Round 'Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households', consider the following statements:

     1. 1Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households.
     2. 2Out of the total agricultural househ…
362. Q73

     Which one of the following Committees of the Parliament has no Members from the Rajya Sabha?
363. Q73

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
364. Q73

     directions : The following four (4) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code : Statement I : There has been a sharp decline in savings…
365. Q73

     Walls (excluding roofs and floors) of 5 identical rooms having length, breadth and height 6 m, 4 m and 2.5 m respectively are to be painted. Out of five rooms, two rooms have one square window each having a side of 2.5 m. Paints are available only incans of 1…
366. Q74

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Areca nut
     2. 2Barley
     3. 3Coffee
     4. 4Finger millet
     5. 5Groundnut
     6. 6Sesamum
     7. 7Turmeric The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum Support Price for which of the above?
367. Q74

     Which one of the following States does not find a mention in Article 371 of the Constitution of India?
368. Q74

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
369. Q74

     directions : The following four (4) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code : Statement I : Private investments in research have sever…
370. Q74

     Let S be the parallelogram obtained by joining the mid-points of the parallelogram T. Consider the following statements :

     1. 1The ratio of area of T to that of S is 2 : 1. 2 The perimeter of S is half of the sum of diagonals of T.

     Which of the above statementsi…
371. Q75

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
     2. 2The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the…
372. Q75

     In May 2018, which one of the following banks was restricted from giving fresh credit and new recruitment of staff by the Reserve Bank of India?
373. Q75

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
374. Q75

     directions : The following four (4) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code : Statement I : Agriculture in India still accounts for a…
375. Q75

     The sides of a triangle are 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm. The area of the triangle is approximately
376. Q76

     Despite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due to
377. Q76

     When was Startup India Hub operationalized to resolve queries and handhold startups?
378. Q76

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
379. Q76

     Who among the following European travellers never returned to Europe and settled down in India?
380. Q76

     There is a path of width 5 m around a circular plot of land whose area is 144π {m}². The total area of the circular plot including the path surrounding it is
381. Q77

     Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if
382. Q77

     Who among the following is not associated to the Governing Council of NITI Aayog?
383. Q77

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
384. Q77

     The class of Amar Nayakas in Vijayanagara is a reference to which of the following?
385. Q77

     The lateral surface area of a cone is 462 {cm}². Its slant height is 35 cm. The radius of the base of the cone is
386. Q78

     With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
     2. 2The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corp…
387. Q78

     Which one of the following organizations is not merged into a new umbrella scheme “Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)”?
388. Q78

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
389. Q78

     The important source for Akbar’s reign, Tarikh-i-Akbari was written by which one of the following Persian language scholars?
390. Q78

     A semi-circular plate is rolled up to form a conical surface. The angle between the generator and the axis of the cone is
391. Q79

     Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India?

     1. 1Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.
     2. 2Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data…
392. Q79

     Which one of the following countries has recently formally notified its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court?
393. Q79

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
394. Q79

     The aristocrat Muqarrab Khan was a great favourite of which Mughal Emperor?
395. Q79

     A solid right cylinder is of height π cm. If its lateral surface area is half its total surface area, then the radius of its base is
396. Q80

     With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements:

     1. 1The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised grains.
     2. 2The eldest woman in a…
397. Q80

     Who among the following has recently been elected as the Prime Minister of China for a second term?
398. Q80

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
399. Q80

     Who was the first Nawab Wazir of Awadh in the 18th country?
400. Q80

     A rectangular block of length 20 cm, breadth 15 cm and height 10 cm is cut up into exact number of equal cubes. The least possible number of cubes will be
401. Q81

     With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:

     1. 1It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
     2. 2It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial an…
402. Q81

     Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is/are correct?

     1. 1The Objectives Resolution was moved by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
     2. 2Dr. B. R. Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee in his capacity as the Law Minister. Se…
403. Q81

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
404. Q81

     According to the French traveller Tavernier, the majority of houses in Varanasi during the 17th century were made of
405. Q81

     If the diagonal of a cube is of length I, then the total surface area of the cube is
406. Q82

     Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables

     1. 1individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.
     2. 2increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.
     3. 3accumulation of tangi…
407. Q82

     Which one of the following statements about the Constitution of India is correct?
408. Q82

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
409. Q82

     Which of the following statements relating to the duties of the Governor is/are correct?

     1. 1The duties of the Governor as a constitutional Head of the State do not become the subject matter of questions or debate in the Parliament.
     2. 2Where the Governor takes…
410. Q82

     An equilateral triangle, a square and a circle have equal perimeter. If T, S and C denote the area of the triangle, area of the square and area of the circle respectively, then which one of the following is correct ?
411. Q83

     If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then
412. Q83

     Who among the following has not written about partition in his works?
413. Q83

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
414. Q83

     Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the special provision with respect to the State of Assam?
415. Q83

     The areas of two similar triangles are (7-4{3})\,{cm}² and (7+4{3})\,{cm}² respectively. The ratio of their corresponding sides is
416. Q84

     With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.
     2. 2GM mustard…
417. Q84

     Which of the following statements about Harappa Civilization is/are correct?

     1. 1There is the extraordinary uniformity in artefacts as evident in pottery, seals, bricks and weights.
     2. 2The late Harappa sites also maintained the same construction techniques as w…
418. Q84

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
419. Q84

     Provisions of which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India apply to the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
420. Q84

     The chord of a circle is {3} times its radius. The angle subtended by this chord at the minor arc is k times the angle subtended at the major arc. What is the value of k ?
421. Q85

     In which of the following areas, can GPS technology be used?

     1. 1Mobile phone operations
     2. 2Banking operations
     3. 3Controlling the power grids
422. Q85

     Which of the following statements about Jainism is/are correct?

     1. 1The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated, even stones, rocks and water have life.
     2. 2Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of Karma.…
423. Q85

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
424. Q85

     Which one of the following Schedules to the Constitution of India provides for setting up of Autonomous District Councils?
425. Q85

     In a triangle ABC, the sides AB, AC are produced and the bisectors of exterior angles of ∠ABC and ∠ACB intersect at D. If ∠BAC = 50°, then ∠BDC is equal to
426. Q86

     Consider the following phenomena:

     1. 1Light is affected by gravity.
     2. 2The Universe is constantly expanding.
     3. 3Matter warps its surrounding space-time.

     Which of the above is/are the predictions/predictions of Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, oft…
427. Q86

     Which one of the following pairs of countries with new names and old names is correctly matched? New name — Old name
428. Q86

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
429. Q86

     In which one of the following State was ‘DEFEXPO 2018’ held in April 2018 ?
430. Q86

     Two cones have their heights in the ratio 1:3. If the radii of their bases are in the ratio 3 : 1, then the ratio of their volumes will be
431. Q87

     With reference to India's satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements:

     1. 1PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
     2. 2Satellites launched by PSLV ap…
432. Q87

     In India, Indus Dolphin, one of the world's rarest mammals, is mainly found in which one of the following rivers?
433. Q87

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
434. Q87

     The two defence industrial corridors announced by the Finance Minister in his 2018 Budget speech are coming up in which of the following States?
435. Q87

     If two lines AB and CD intersect at O such that ∠ AOC = 5 ∠ AOD, then the four angles at O are
436. Q88

     With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:

     1. 1IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.
     2. 2IRNSS covers the entire India and about 5500 sq. km be…
437. Q88

     Who among the following cricketers has announced his retirement from international cricket in May 2018?
438. Q88

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement o…
439. Q88

     What is India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) called?
440. Q88

     If a point P moves such that the sum of the squares of its distances from two fixed points A and B is a constant, then the locus of the point P is
441. Q89

     When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows the day's weather and also indicates the level of water in your o…
442. Q89

     In a recent deal, a large stake of which one of the following e-commerce companies was acquired by Walmart, an American multinational retailer?
443. Q89

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
444. Q89

     Which one of the following manufacturers is engaged in upgradation of the Swedish 155-mm 200 Bofors Howitzer under the project ‘Dhanush’?
445. Q89

     If ABC is a right-angled triangle with AC as its hypotenuse, then which one of the following is correct?
446. Q90

     "3D printing" has applications in which of the following?

     1. 1Preparation of confectionery items
     2. 2Manufacture of bionic ears
     3. 3Automotive industry
     4. 4Reconstructive surgeries
     5. 5Data processing technologies
447. Q90

     Which one of the following films was awarded Best Feature Film in the National Film Awards, 2018?
448. Q90

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
449. Q90

     Which one of the following is the official mascot of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?
450. Q90

     The area of the region bounded externally by a square of side 2a cm and internally by the circle touching the four sides of the square is
451. Q91

     Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in news : Context/Topic

     1. 1Belle II experiment : Artificial Intelligence
     2. 2Blockchain technology : Digital/Cryptocurrency
     3. 3CRISPR-Cas9 : Particle Physics

     Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matc…
452. Q91

     Which one of the following groups belongs to the same school of thought?
453. Q91

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
454. Q91

     ‘Mission Satyanishtha’, a programme on ethics in public governance, was launched recently by the
455. Q91

     In the figure given below, {ABC} is a right-angled triangle where A=90^{}, AB=p{ cm} and AC=q{ cm}. On the three sides as diameters semicircles are drawn as shown in the figure. The area of the shaded portion, in square {cm}, is
456. Q92

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Birds
     2. 2Dust blowing
     3. 3Rain
     4. 4Wind blowing

     Which of the above spread plant diseases?
457. Q92

     The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
458. Q92

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
459. Q92

     The College of Fort William was established by which one of the following Governor-Generals?
460. Q92

     In the figure given below, the radius of the circle is 6 cm and AT = 4 cm. The length of tangent PT is
461. Q93

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
     2. 2Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
462. Q93

     Over which of the following, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha held joint sittings to resolve their differences?

     1. 1The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959
     2. 2The Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978
     3. 3The Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002
     4. 4The Land Acq…
463. Q93

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
464. Q93

     The Economic historian, who has used the data collected by Buchanan-Hamilton to support the thesis of deindustrialization in the 19th century India, is
465. Q93

     In the figuregiven below, ABCD is the diameter of a circle of radius 9 cm. The lengths AB, BC and CD are equal. Semicircles are drawn on AB and BD as diameters as shown in the figure. What is the area of the shaded region ?
466. Q94

     The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply?

     1. 1It can be integrated into any electronic device.
     2. 2Online authentication using iris is possible.

     Which of the statements given above is/are corre…
467. Q94

     Which one of the following Commissions has not examined the issue of removal of the Governor of a State?
468. Q94

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
469. Q94

     Tea growing in India in the 19th century was made possible by
470. Q94

     In the figure given below, what is BCD equal to ?
471. Q95

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1As per the right to education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a state, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher education…
472. Q95

     Which one of the following is the correct combination of languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?
473. Q95

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
474. Q95

     Subhas Chandra Bose started the ‘Azad Hind Radio’ in which of the following countries?
475. Q95

     In the figure given below, AB is the diameter of the circle whose centre is at O. Given that ECD = EDC = 32^{}, then CEF and COF respectively are
476. Q96

     "Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?
477. Q96

     Recently, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was completely removed from which one of the following States?
478. Q96

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
479. Q96

     Which political party formally accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan on 6th June, 1946, which had rejected the demand for a sovereign Pakistan?
480. Q96

     In the figure given below, Δ ABR Δ PQR. If PQ = 3 cm, AB = 6 cm, BR = 8.2 cm and PR = 5.2 cm, then QR and AR are respectively
481. Q97

     Recently, in which of the following countries having lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?
482. Q97

     15th Asia Media Summit was hosted in May 2018 in
483. Q97

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
484. Q97

     The elected President of the All India Kisan Sabha, which met in Vijayawada (1944), was
485. Q97

     In the figure given below, ABC is a triangle with AB perpendicular to BC. Further BD is perpendicular to AC. If AD = 9 cm and DC = 4 cm, then what is the length of BD ?
486. Q98

     The term "Two state Solution" is sometimes mentioned in the new in the context of the affairs of:
487. Q98

     In India, cars bearing black number plate with yellow lettering are
488. Q98

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence o…
489. Q98

     Which one of the following regarding the tenure of the elected members of the Autonomous District Council is correct?
490. Q98

     In the figure given below, the diameter of bigger semicircle is 108 cm. What is the area of the shaded region ?
491. Q99

     What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
492. Q99

     In May 2018, who among the following was elected as the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the age of 92?
493. Q99

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. His ideas are **obscure** .
494. Q99

     Who among the following shall cause the accounts of the Autonomous District and Regional Council Funds to be audited?
495. Q99

     In the figure given below, ABC is an equilateral triangle with each side of length 30 cm. XY is parallel to BC, XP is parallel to AC and YQ is parallel to AB. If XY + XP + YQ is 40 cm, then the value of PQ is
496. Q100

     The terms 'Wanna Cry, Petya and Eternal Blue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to:
497. Q100

     In May 2018, bus service between which two places of India and Nepal was launched?
498. Q100

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ravi is jovial and he makes the enviro…
499. Q100

     Who has the power of annulment or suspension of Acts and Resolutions of the Autonomous District and Regional Councils?
500. Q100

     In the figure given below, ABCD is a square of side 4 cm. Quadrants of a circle of diameter 2 cm are removed from the four corners and a circle of diameter 2 cm is also removed. What is the area of the shaded region ?
501. Q101

     The term "Two state Solution" is sometimes mentioned in the new in the context of the affairs of:
502. Q101

     In May 2018, which one of the following countries has located its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?
503. Q101

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. There prevailed a **woebegone** feelin…
504. Q101

     The audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to
505. Q102

     What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
506. Q102

     Who among the following was Buddha's foster mother?
507. Q102

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It appears that the whole group is **m…
508. Q102

     Which of the following is not related to the powers of the Governor?
509. Q103

     The terms 'Wanna Cry, Petya and Eternal Blue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to:
510. Q103

     Which of the following statements about Bodhisattas is/are correct?

     1. 1They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.
     2. 2They made attempt to attain Nibbana.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
511. Q103

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. They consider themselves as **foes** f…
512. Q103

     Which one of the following regarding the procedure and conduct of business in the Parliament is not correct?
513. Q104

     Depiction of the descent of the river Ganga from heaven in the form of relief sculpture on rock is at
514. Q104

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. This painting has a **distinctive** el…
515. Q104

     Which of the following is not under the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India?
516. Q105

     Which one of the following statements relating to the power of the President of India to grant pardon is not correct?
517. Q105

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The entry was carried out **inadverten…
518. Q105

     Which one of the following criteria is not required to be qualified for appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court?
519. Q106

     Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?
520. Q106

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The whole audience showed a **disdainf…
521. Q106

     Which one of the following is not among the duties of the Chief Minister?
522. Q107

     In National Income (NI) accounts, Personal Income (PI) is defined as
523. Q107

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Efficacy** of the project needs an e…
524. Q107

     Which one of the following is not considered a part of the Legislature of States?
525. Q108

     The Reserve Bank of India defines narrow money as
526. Q108

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Her **rebuttal** that she was not invo…
527. Q108

     Which one of the following regarding the ordinance-making power of the Governor is not correct?
528. Q109

     Suppose the price of mangoes increases from 50 per kg to 75 per kg. Due to this, the demand for mangoes declines from 100 kg to 50 kg. Which one of the following is the price elasticity of demand for mangoes?
529. Q109

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The baby could not move as the place w…
530. Q109

     Which one of the following statements regarding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not correct?
531. Q110

     Multipliers will be lower with which one of the following?
532. Q110

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Direct Speech followed by four options in Indirect Speech. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The captain…
533. Q110

     Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
534. Q111

     Which of the following is/are considered as India's green initiative(s)?

     1. 1National Green Highways Mission
     2. 2R & D for Clean Coal Technologies
     3. 3National Green Corridor Programme

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
535. Q111

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Direct Speech followed by four options in Indirect Speech. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Vivek said…
536. Q111

     Ace athlete Neeraj Chopra is an accomplished player in
537. Q112

     Which one of the following commercial centres declined after mid-eighteenth century?
538. Q112

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Direct Speech followed by four options in Indirect Speech. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The manager…
539. Q112

     According to the updated World Bank data for 2017, India is the sixth biggest economy of the world (in terms of GDP). Which one of the following is not ahead of India?
540. Q113

     Which of the following statements about Binodini Dasi, a pioneering figure in Bengali theatre in the late 19th early 20th century, is/are correct?

     1. 1She was one of the prime movers behind the setting up of the Star Theatre (1883) in Calcutta.
     2. 2She serialize…
541. Q113

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Direct Speech followed by four options in Indirect Speech. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Romila said…
542. Q113

     Which one of the following is correct about ‘Aaykar Setu’?
543. Q114

     The National Green Tribunal, set up to deal with the expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, was set up under the
544. Q114

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Direct Speech followed by four options in Indirect Speech. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The actor s…
545. Q114

     SWAYAM is
546. Q115

     Which one of the following statements with regard to Panchayats is not correct?
547. Q115

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Direct Speech followed by four options in Indirect Speech. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The preache…
548. Q115

     Under the PRASAD Tourism Scheme, which one of the following has not been identified as a religious site for development? Finished Solving the Paper ? Time to evaluate yourself ! SCANTHE CODE SSCCAANN For elaborated Solutions
549. Q116

     Which one of the following concerns has found a place in both Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy?
550. Q116

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Active Voice followed by four options. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Passive Voice (or vice versa) and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The members of th…
551. Q116

     Name the Indian cricketer who is not inducted to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (till July 2018).
552. Q117

     Which one of the following is not a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
553. Q117

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Active Voice followed by four options. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Passive Voice (or vice versa) and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. All the examinees…
554. Q117

     The Central Water Commission has recently entered into a collaborative agreement with which one of the following entities for flood forecasting?
555. Q118

     Who among the following was the author of Hind Swaraj?
556. Q118

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Active Voice followed by four options. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Passive Voice (or vice versa) and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The writer who pa…
557. Q118

     The tagline ‘Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India’ is associated with the logo for
558. Q119

     The Buddhist text Majjhima Nikaya is in
559. Q119

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Active Voice followed by four options. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Passive Voice (or vice versa) and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Shut the door.
560. Q119

     Who took over the ‘Eka Movement’ started by the Congress in Awadh during 1921-1922?
561. Q120

     The federal systems of India and the USA are different in all the following respects, except
562. Q120

     In the following items, each sentence is given in Active Voice followed by four options. Select the option that most appropriately expresses the sentence in Passive Voice (or vice versa) and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. India won freedom…
563. Q120

     Which organization was started at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela in 1915?
564. Q121

     The power of the President of India to refer a matter back to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration was inserted in the Constitution by
565. Q122

     Ashok Mehta Committee was constituted to make recommendations on which one of the following issues?
566. Q123

     In India, approximately what percentage of households still use firewood for cooking as per 2011 Census?
567. Q124

     Consider the following countries:

     1. 1China
     2. 2Spain
     3. 3India
     4. 4Russia

     Which one of the following is the correct ascending order of the above countries in terms of their share of services sector to Gross Value Added (GVA) during the period 2001-2015?
568. Q125

     If farmers' loans are waived in India, how will it affect the aggregate demand in the economy?

     1. 1Private consumption impact via increase in private sector net wealth
     2. 2Public sector impact via changes in government expenditure/taxes
     3. 3Crowding-out impact vi…