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Question 41 to 60
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Question 81 to 100
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Question 1 to 20
1. Which of the following concepts can be used to study the rate of
acceleration of the Universe?
1. Supernovae Explosions.
2. Dark Matter.
3. Dark Energy.
4. Black Holes.
A. 1 & 3 only.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 2, 3 & 4 only.
D. 1, 3 & 4 only.
2. Which of the following can be a trigger for Coral Bleaching?
1. Increase in ocean temperature.
2. Decrease in ocean temperature.
3. Decline in Zooplankton levels.
4. Changes in salinity.
5. Elevated sea levels due to global warming.
A. All except 2.
B. All except 2 & 4.
C. All except 5.
D. None of the above options are correct.
3. The Basel Convention on the Control of Trans boundary Movements of
Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, usually known as the Basel
Convention:
1. It is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the
movements of hazardous wastes from developed to less developed
countries.
2. It does not address the movement of radioactive waste.
A. 1 only.
B. 2 only.
C. Both.
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3. Not all algal blooms are harmful, even those involving red
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A. 1 & 3 only.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
5. Which of the following statements is/are correct:
1. Ozone Depletion causes reduction in stratospheric and upper
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2. Increase in Green House Gases causes reduction in stratospheric and
upper tropospheric temperatures.
A. 1 only.
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C. Both.
D. None.
6. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Ozone
Depletion:
1. Ozone hole is measured in terms of ozone concentrations, which is
expressed in Dobson units.
2. The major cause for Ozone Depletion is the presence of CFCs in
stratosphere CFCs are entirely man made and not found naturally.
A. 1 only.
B. 2 only.
C. Both.
D. None.
7. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Vitamin
D:
1. Vitamin D is produced in the skin by ultraviolet light.
2. Higher levels of Vitamin D are associated with higher morbidity.
3. Body has no mechanism to prevent sunlight from producing too much
Vitamin D.
A. 1 & 3 only.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
8. If the Arctic Ice was somehow replaced with dense forest, which of
the following situation may arise:
A. It will accelerate Global Warming.
B. It will decelerate Global Warming.
C. It may or may not affect Global warming.
D. It will have no affect on Global Warming.
9. Recently Chinese scientists have developed Carbon Aerogel. Which of
the following is/are correct about it:
1. It is the second lightest material after Graphite aerogel.
2. It has excellent elasticity.
3. It is expected to play an important role in pollution control.
4. It is expected to become ideal material for sound absorption.
A. 2, 3 & 4 only.
B. 2 & 4 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4.
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10. Lantana know as Phool Lakhri in local parlance is a shrub found in

abundance in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the following statements
are correct about it?
1. It is a toxic weed and has affected the mountain diversity of the state.
2. Lantana species are widely cultivated for their flowers.
3. It is endemic to India.
4. It is considered as potential fire hazard and it is combustible even
when green.
A. 1, 2 & 4 only.
B. 2 & 4 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4.
11. Which of the following statements are correct about C & Ku Band that
are used for satellite communications transmissions:
1. The frequency of Ku Band is greater than C band.
2. C band performs better under adverse weather conditions in
comparison to Ku band.
3. C band has a higher likelihood of terrestrial interference in comparison
to Ku Band.
A. 1, 2 & 3.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 2 & 3 only.
12. Which of the following statements are true regarding Soda Lake:
1. Soda lakes are highly acidic lakes.
2. Soda lakes are highly productive ecosystems.
3. A critical geological condition for the formation of Soda Lake is the
absence of soluble calcium or magnesium.
4. Lonar and Sambhar lakes are examples of Soda lakes in India.
A. 1, 2 & 3 only.
B. 1 & 4 only.
C. 2, 3 & 4 only.
D. 3 & 4 only.
13. Which of the following is/are the Industrial uses of Hydraulic
Fracturing:
1. Arousing production from oil and gas wells.
2. To dispose of waste by injection into deep rock formations.
3. As a method to measure the stress in the Earth.
A. 1, 2 & 3.
B. 1 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 2 & 3 only.
14. Plasma arc technology is used for the disposal of waste, which of the
following statements is/are correct with regard to this technology:
1. It can be used for the disposal of hazardous and radioactive waste.
2. Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen are the polluting gases produced in
this process.
3. This technology has not been tried anywhere in India.
A. 1, 2 & 3.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 3 only.
15. What do you understand by the term Dark Fermentation:
A. It is a method to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere.
B. It is a method to produce Hydrogen as fuel from wastewater.
C. It is a method to dispose nuclear wastes.
D. It is a method to produce methane from organic waste.
16. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Hepatitis
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1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
17.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
19.
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(A, B, C, D & E):

Hepatitis is the inflation of Liver due to viral infection.
Hepatitis B vaccine is enough to keep type D at bay.
Type B & C are mainly transmitted through blood transfusion.
Type A & E are caused due to exposure to polluted food and water.
1, 2 & 3 only.
1, 3 & 4 only.
2 & 4 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4 only.
Which of the following functions are performed by the Liver:
Plays a role in immunity.
Helps in processing nutrients.
Helps in maintaining bloods clotting capacity.
Helps in purifying blood.
1, 2 & 3 only.
2, 3 & 4 only.
1 & 4 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Carbon
Monoxide:
It is produced in the human body.
It helps in treating sickle cell anemia.
It acts as a neurotransmitter.
1, 2 & 3.
1 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
Assertion: Viral Pneumonia does not require intensive care and
treatment.
Reason: Viruses dont respond to vaccines and antibiotics.

A. Assertion & Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct
explanation.
B. Assertion is wrong but reason is correct.
C. Assertion is correct but reason is wrong.
D. Both Assertion & reason are correct but reason is not the correct
explanation of reason.
20. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to mobile
touch screen technologies.
1. When a user touches a capacitive touch screen some charge is
transferred to the user from the screen.
2. Capacitive touch screen technology has more life than resistive touch
screen technology.
3. Capacitive screens provide clearer image than resistive screens.
A. 1, 2 & 3.
B. 1 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 2 & 3 only.
Question 21 to 40
21. The Rajasthan university of veterinary and animal sciences has set up
a Emu breeding farm and is promoting Emu breeding in the state
because:
1. Emu meat has much lower fat compared to chicken, mutton, pork or
turkey, & low in cholesterol, hence good for heart patients.
2. Emu oil can be used to cure arthritis and joint pains.
3. Emu oil is an analgesic, antiseptic and anti allergic.
4. Emu oil is used in cosmetic products.
5. Feathers are used to make artifacts & decorative items.
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6. Emu egg is a great nutritional supplement as one egg can feed an

entire family.
A. All except 3, 4 & 6.
C. All except 3.
22. A new vertical single bud technique has been implemented in some
areas of Punjab for sugar cane cultivation. Which of the following
statements are true with regard to this technique:
1. This technique requires 85% fewer seeds than traditional method for
the same field size.
2. It reduces water consumption by 50 %.
3. The yield is almost doubled.
A. 1, 2 & 3.
B. 1 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 2 & 3 only.
23. Which of the following species are critically endangered:
1. White bellied heron.
2. Gangetic Dolphins.
3. River Terrapins.
A. 1, 2 & 3.
B. 2 only.
C. 1 & 3 only.
D. 2 & 3 only.
24. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Siddha
form of medicinal system:
1. Siddha form of medicinal system is usually practiced in South India.
2. Siddha is believed to be the oldest medicinal system in the world.
A. 1 only.
B. 2 only.
C. Both.
D. None.
25. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Siddha
& Unani form of medicinal systems:
1. Siddha system is based on the premise that only a healthy body can
help develop a healthy soul.
2. According to Unani medicine, management of any disease depends
upon the diagnosis of disease.
A. 1 only.
B. 2 only.
C. Both.
D. None.
26. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to
Ayurveda form of medicinal systems:
1. Hygiene is a central practice of Ayurveda medicine.
2. According to Ayurveda suppressing natural urges is seen to be
unhealthy, and doing so claimed to lead to illness.
3. Ayurveda is related to the Vedic period in India.
A. 1 only.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
27. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to
Homeopathy form of medicinal systems:
1. According to homeopathy a substance that causes the symptoms of a
disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people.
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2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
28.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
29.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
30.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A.
B.
C.
D.
31.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
32.
1.
2.
3.
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Scientific community regards homeopathy as a sham.

1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to
Naturopathy:
According to Naturopathy Food is the only medicine hence no
external medications are used.
Performing prayer according to ones spiritual faith is an important
part of treatment.
The treatment of all diseases is elimination of morbid matter from the
body.
1 only.
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Sowa
Rigpa medicinal system:
This system is popular in the Himalayan region of India.
It is similar to Ayurveda.
It is believed that Buddha himself taught it.
It includes few principles of Traditional Chinese medicinal systems.
1 & 4 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
Match the following: Mundane question. But one can expect at least
one such question in any paper.
National Institute of Homeopathy.
National Institute of Siddha.
National Institute of Unani Medicine.
National Institute of Naturopathy.
National Institute of Ayurveda.
Chennai.
Kolkata.
Pune.
Jaipur.
Bengaluru.
1 a, 2 b, 3 c, 4 d, 5 e.
1 b, 2 a, 3 e, 4 c, 5 d.
1 e, 2 d, 3 c, 4 b, 5 a.
1 b, 2 a, 3 c, 4 e, 5 d.
Which of the following are the potential benefits of Nuclear fusion
reactors:
Enough readily available fuel to last more than millions of years.
No Green House gas emissions.
Plants will produce more readily controllable nuclear wastes.
Deuterium and Lithium can be used as potential fuels.
1, 2 & 3 only.
2, 3 & 4 only.
1 & 4 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4 only.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about syngas:
It is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
It can easily be converted into gasoline through a process called steam
reforming.
It is easily storable.
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4. It is combustible and can be used as fuel in Internal combustion

engines.
5. Syngas has almost double the energy density of natural gas.
A. All except 4.
B. All except 5.
C. All except 1 & 5.
33. Which of the following are the objectives of Mars Orbiter Mission
scheduled to be launched by India in mid November this year:
1. Detect Methane in the atmosphere of Mars.
2. Map the surface composition of Mars.
3. Measure atomic hydrogen in the atmosphere of Mars.
4. Understand Martian dust storms.
A. 1, 2 & 3 only.
B. 2, 3 & 4 only.
C. 1 & 4 only.
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4 only.
34. Which of the following statements with regard to two solar events
Solar Flare and Coronal Mass Ejection are correct:
1. Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) can cause serious problems for electrical
systems on Earth.
2. Solar flares have no effect on terrestrial life.
3. All CMEs are accompanied by solar flares.
4. The Northern and Southern Lights (aurora borealis and aurora
australis) are often associated with coronal mass ejections.
5. Both solar flares and coronal mass ejections are the result of magnetic
activity on the sun.
A. All except 2 & 5.
C. All except 3.
D. All the statements are wrong.
35. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Lagrange point
in the context of space terminology:
1. Lagrange points are locations in space where gravitational forces and
the orbital motion of a body balance each other.
2. Lagrange points are locations in space where net force due to gravity
is zero.
3. There are five Lagrangian points in the Sun-Earth system.
4. No such points exist in the Earth-Moon system.
A. 2 & 3 only.
B. 1, 3 & 4 only.
C. 2, 3 & 4 only.
D. 1 & 4 only.
36. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Dark Matter:
1. Dark matter does not interact with any electromagnetic radiation.
2. Dark matter interacts with ordinary matter through gravity only.
3. The force between dark matter and ordinary matter is repulsive.
A. 1 only.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
37. Consider the following statements with regard to Thorium based
nuclear power plants:
Assertion: Thorium cannot be used directly to produce nuclear energy.
Reason: Thorium does not contain any fissile material.
explanation.
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B. Assertion & Reason both are correct but reason is not the correct
explanation.
C. Assertion is wrong, Reason is correct.
D. Assertion is correct, reason is wrong.
38. Which of the following Cyber attacks is related to India:
A. Stuxnet.
B. Flame.
C. Titan Rain.
D. GhostNet.
39. To increase yield, the cows are injected with Oxytocin, a hormone
banned in India under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and
section 12 of Food and Drug Adulteration Prevention Act, 1960. Why is
this hormone banned?
1. Milk produced from such cows is unfit/harmful for human
consumption.
2. Cows injected with Oxytocin have a greater incidence of abortions,
mastitis and lower conception rates.
3. Calves born to Oxytocin injected cows suffer higher than normal infant
mortality and delayed puberty.
A. 1 only.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
40. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the
Solar cell technologies:
1. Crystalline silicon solar cells have a greater market share than thin film
solar cells.
2. Thin film solar cells are cheaper than crystalline silicon solar cells.
3. Crystalline silicon cells are more efficient than thin film solar cells.
4. Both the technology operates on the same photovoltaic principle.
5. Crystalline silicon solar cells are more environmental friendly to dispose
than thin film solar cells at the end of their respective lives.
A. All except 2 & 5.
C. All except 3.
D. All the above options are wrong.
Question 41 to 60
41. According to Western Ghats Ecological Expert Panel report
Ecologically Sensitive Areas are:
1. Ecologically important.
2. Economically important.
3. Vulnerable to even mild disturbances.
A. 1 only.
B. 1 & 3 only.
C. 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
42. Which of the following types of Coral Reefs are found in India:
1. Atoll.
2. Fringing.
3. Barrier.
A. 1 & 2 only.
B. 1 & 3 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
43. The union Ministry of Environment & Forest has introduced a new
scheme called the Emissions Trading Scheme which of the following
statements is/are correct with regard to this scheme:
1. This is a market-based scheme to reduce air pollution.
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1. This is a market-based scheme to reduce air pollution.

2. It has been implemented only in 3 states till now.
3. The scheme allows the Pollution control boards to set a cap on the
level of pollution permitted in an industrial area, and then allows the
industries to self regulate to ensure that pollution does not exceed this
cap.
4. This scheme is the first of its kind in the world.
A. 1, 2, 3 & 4.
B. 1 & 3 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
44. Which of the following species is locally extinct in India:
1. White bellied heron.
2. Siberian Crane.
3. The gyps Vulture.
4. Forest owlet.
A. 1, 2 & 4 only.
B. 1 & 2 only.
C.
2 only.
D. 1, 3 & 4 only.
45.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
46.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
47.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
A.
B.
Desertification can lead to:

Decrease in food supplies.
Decrease in water supplies.
Migration.
Loss of jobs.
Global warming.
All except 4 & 5.
All except 5.
All except 4.
All the above options are wrong.
Which of the following is true with regard to regulation of GM crops in
India:
At present GM crops are regulated under the purview of the Union
Ministry of Agriculture.
Ministry of Environment and forest has introduced a new bill to set up
a new regulatory system for GM crops by the name Biotechnology
Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI).
The Bill proposes setting up BRAI under the Ministry of Science and
Technology.
BRAI will act as a single window clearance system for products of
modern biotechnology, including GM crops.
1, 2 & 4 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
1, 3 & 4 only.
3 & 4 only.
Pyrolysis/Gasification is a process of chemical decomposition of Organic
matter through heat. The organic matter is heated in the absence of
air till it breaks down to smaller molecules of gas. The gas is known as
Producer Gas Constituents of this gas are:
Carbon Di oxide.
Carbon mono oxide.
Nitrogen.
Hydrogen.
Sulphur di oxide.
Ammonia.
All except 5.
All except 6.
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C. All except 5 & 6.

D. All the above options are wrong.
48. Landfill Gas Recovery is a measure of recovering gas from waste
dumps wherein the waste slowly decomposes to produce Landfill gas.
Which of the following statements are correct.
1. This gas consists of high percentage of methane.
2. Has a high calorific value.
3. Cannot be used for generating power.
A. 1 & 2 only.
B. 1 & 3 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3 only.
49. Consider the following statements:
1. Refineries and Fertilizer plants are the major consumers of Hydrogen
gas.
2. Refineries and Fertilizer plants are the major producers of Hydrogen
gas.
The correct statements is/are:
A.
B.
C.
D.
50.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
51.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
52.
1.
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
53.
1.
2.
3.
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
Hydrogen is being projected as the fuel for future. Which of the
following processes are used to produce Hydrogen:
Steam Methane Reformation.
Gasification of Coal.
Gasification of biomass.
Electrolytic process using electricity to produce hydrogen.
Photolytic process using sunlight to produce hydrogen.
All except 1.
All except 2.
All except 1 & 2.
All the above options are wrong.
Which of the following are potential reasons for decline of house
sparrow:
Severe changes in urban ecosystem.
Radiations from mobile tower.
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers.
Poaching.
1 & 4 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
1 & 2 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
The riverbank between the Tungabhadra reservoir and Kampli has
been identified as Protected area for Otters. Which of the following
are true about Otters.
Otters are listed as endangered in the IUCN Red list of threatened
species.
Otters are hunted for their fur.
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
Consider the following lakes in J&K.
Hokersar.
Tsomoriri.
Mansar.
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3. Mansar.
4. Surinsar.
Which of these lakes are listed under the Ramsar convention.
A.
B.
C.
D.
54.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
55.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
56.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
57.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
All except 2.
All except 3.
All except 4.
None of the above options are correct.
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of
Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological
character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a
result of technological developments, pollution or other human
interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List. Which of the
following lakes from India are included in the Montreux record.
Loktak Lake.
Chilka Lake.
Wullar Lake.
1 only.
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
Which of the following statements are correct according to the India
State of Forest Report 2011 Published by Forest Survey of India.
There has been a net decrease in the forest cover of hill districts of
India in comparison to previous assessment.
There has been a net decrease in the forest cover of tribal districts of
India in comparison to previous assessment.
There has been a net decrease in the forest cover of North Eastern
states of India in comparison to previous assessment.
There has been a net decrease in the Mangrove cover in comparison
to previous assessment.
There has been a net decrease in the forest cover of India in
comparison to previous assessment
All except 2.
All except 3.
All except 4.
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has suggested species
recovery action plans in the State to save Great Indian Bustard,
Lesser Florican and Bengal Florican. Which of the following statements
with regard to these three birds are correct.
All these 3 birds are critically endangered according to IUCN Red list.
Lesser Florican is mostly found in the Western part of India whereas
Bengal Florican is found in the Eastern part of India.
All the three birds belong to the Bustard family.
1 & 2 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
Consider the following four birds.
Great Indian Bustard.
Lesser Florican.
Bengal Florican.
Houbara Bustard.
Consider the following statements with regard to these four birds.

1. Out of these four birds exactly two are listed as critically endangered
according to IUCN Red list.
2. Out of these four birds exactly one is listed as vulnerable according to
IUCN Red list.
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3. Out of these four birds exactly one bird is listed as threatened

Which of the above statements are correct.
A.
B.
C.
D.
58.
1.
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
59.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1 only.
3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 3 only.
Forest Rights Act recognizes the rights of forest dwellers over
forestland and forest resources such as minor forest produce they
have traditionally been extracting and using. Which of the following
statements is/are correct with regard to this Act.
Forest dwellers can transport minor forest produce by any appropriate
means of transport.
A committee set up by Gram Sabha issues transit passes for
transporting minor forest produce.
1 only.
2 only.
Both.
None.
Consider the following:
2012 was the 40h anniversary of Stockholm conference.
2012 was the 25th anniversary of Montreal protocol.
2012 was the 20th anniversary of Rio Earth Summit.
2012 was the 10th anniversary of World sustainable summit.

A.
B.
C.
D.
60.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2 & 4 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
3 & 4 only.
Which of the following Ozone depleting substances have been
completely phased out (Both production and consumption) from India:
CFCs.
CTC.
Halons.
Methyl Bromides.
HCFCs.
All except 4 & 5.
All except 5.
All except 2, 3, 4 & 5.
Question 61 to 80
61. Indian firm Godrej claims to be the first company in the world to have
started making and selling air conditioners that do not use HFCs.
Which of the following statements with regard to HFCs
(Hydroflorocarbon) are correct:
1. HFCs have replaced CFCs and HCFCs as coolant for refrigerators.
2. HFCs pose no harm to the ozone layer.
3. HFCs are potent Green house gases.
4. HFCs are generated during the manufacturing of HCFCs.
A. 2 & 4 only.
B. 1, 2 & 3 only.
C. 1, 2, 3 & 4.
D. 3 & 4 only.
62. The targets for the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol cover
emissions of the six main greenhouse gases, which of the following
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A.
B.
C.
D.
63.
A.
B.
C.
D.
64.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
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gas is NOT one of these:

Carbontetrachloride (CTC)
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
The Himalayan Yew Tree in the Himalayan region that has cancer
curing properties is facing near extinction. The reason for this is:
A widespread attack of fungus on these trees.
Introduction of other invasive species.
Over exploitation.
Construction of new dams that has led to submersion of vast areas.
Consider the following lakes:
Sasthamkotta Lake.
Vembanad Lake.
Ashtamudi Lake.
Vellayani Lake.
Which if the following statements are correct:

1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
65.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
66.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
67.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
68.
All these lakes are located in Kerala.

Exactly three lakes are located in Kerala.
All these lakes are Ramsar sites.
Exactly three lakes are Ramsar sites.
1 & 4 only.
2 & 3 only.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 4 only.
Boron is an essential micronutrient for crops. Which of the following
are the functions of Boron in crops:
Facilitates pollination.
Aids in translocation of sugar and carbohydrates.
It plays an important role in the proper function of cell membranes.
Helps in Nitrogen fixation.
Aids in photosynthesis.
All except 4 & 5.
All except 5.
All except 3, 4 & 5.
Which of the following can accelerate global warming:
Rice cultivation.
Cattle breeding.
Melting of permafrost in the Arctic region.
1 & 3 only.
1 & 2 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
Which of the following statements are correct:
Indian high temperature Reactor (IHTR) will be installed in remote
areas and will require refueling only once in 15 years.
Compact high temperature reactor (CHTR) will generate hydrogen.
Advanced heavy water reactor (AHWR) will generate electricity from
thorium.
1 & 3 only.
1 & 2 only.
2&3
1, 2 & 3.
Under the Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), Mycorrhiza is an
indispensable agricultural input. Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association
of fungus with the root of the plant. The benefits associated with such
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1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
69.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
A.
B.
C.
D.
70.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
71.
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of fungus with the root of the plant. The benefits associated with such
association are:
Improved supply of water and nutrients to the plants.
Increases tolerance of plants to environmental stress.
Protects plant from soil borne pathogenic diseases.
Maintains biological health of soil.
2 & 4 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
3 & 4 only.
Algaculture is a form of aquaculture involving the farming of species of
algae. The potential benefits of algal biomass are:
It can be used as fertilizer.
It can be used for power generation.
It can be used for production of biodegradable plastics.
It is useful for food processing.
It can help in controlling air and water pollution.
It can be used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
It can be used to produce biodiesel.
All except 4 & 5.
All except 1 & 5.
All except 7.
Over 140 countries have agreed on the first international treaty that
aims to reduce the emission and release of mercury into the air, water
and land. Treaty is named as the Minamata convention. Which of the
following is correct with regard to this treaty:
The convention prohibits primary mining of mercury.
The use of mercury in products like CFL, batteries, soaps, cosmetics
and medical appliances must be phased out by 2020.
Treaty keeps exception for the products like vaccines preservatives
and products related to religious faith.
1 only.
1, 2 & 3.
3 only.
1 & 2 only.
Assertion: Arctics Ozone depletion tends to be milder and short lived
than the Antarctics.
Reason: CFCs, Frigid temperatures and sunlight are not present at the
Arctic at the same time.
explanation.
explanation.
72. Agricultural activities produce Green house Gases, which of the
following are the gases that are produced:
A. CO2, NO2 & CH4.
B. NO2 & CH4 only.
C. CO2 & CH4 only.
D. CH4 only.
73.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
Which of the following crops are used for producing Bio fuels.
Sugar cane.
Corn.
Potato
1 & 2 only.
1 & 3 only.
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C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
74. Assertion: Two major energy blocs the U.S. and the EU are leading
the way to phase out first-generation biofuels and replace them
completely with second-generation biofuels.
Reason: Second generation bio fuels do not interfere with food production.
explanation.
explanation.
75. A recent study taken up by a team of researchers from the Zoological
Survey of India (ZSI), Chennai, brought to light the serious threat of
extinction the coral reef colonies and mangrove forests in the Palk Bay
are facing. The probable reasons for this decline are:
1. Global Warming.
2. Siltation.
3. Overgrowth of Algae.
A. 1 & 2 only.
B. 1 & 3 only.
C. 2 & 3 only.
D. 1, 2 & 3.
76. Which of the following Indian Biosphere Reserves have been included
in the World network of Biosphere reserves under the Man Biosphere
program of UNESCO:
1. Simplipal Biosphere Reserve.
2. Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve.
3. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
4. Western Ghats
A. 1, 2 & 4 only.
B. 1 & 3 only.
C. 1, 2, 3 & 4.
D. 1, 2 & 3 only.
77. Consider the following four species.
i. Forest Owlet.
ii. Ganges Dolphin.
iii. Ganges Shark.
iv. Dugongs.
Consider the following statements with regard to these four birds.
1. Out of these four, exactly two are listed as critically endangered
2. Out of these four, exactly one is listed as vulnerable according to IUCN
Red list.
3. Out of these four, exactly one is listed as threatened according to
IUCN Red list.
A.
B.
C.
D.
78.
1 only.
3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 2 only.
An allotrope of carbon, graphite is a convenient choice to act as a
neutron-moderator in a nuclear reactor. What can be a potential
reason for this:
1. The carbon atom has a light nucleus that can absorb a lot of energy
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from fast neutrons, slowing them down effectively

2. Carbon is easily available as a solid.
3. It is light and inexpensive to handle.
A.
B.
C.
D.
79.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
80.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1 only.
3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 2 only.
Horticulture is the science of cultivation of:
Fruit.
Vegetables.
Flowers.
1 & 2 only.
3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 3 only.
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Deer &
Antelopes:
Deer have antlers.
Antelopes have horns.
Antlers are permanent.
Horns grow periodically.
1 & 3 only.
1 & 2 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
2 & 4 only.
Question 81 to 100
81.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
82.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
83.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Grass:

Grass has flowers.
Grass has fruits.
Grass has stem.
Bamboo is a grass.
Sugarcane is a grass.
All except 5.
All except 1 & 2.
All except 2.
For the purpose of coastal regulation, Coastal regulation Zone 2011
notification states that the coastal zone is:
500 m on the landward side from high tide line.
500 m on the landward side from low tide line.
12 nautical miles on the seaward side from the high tide line.
12 nautical miles on the seaward side from the low tide line.
2 & 4 only.
1 & 3 only.
1 & 4 only.
2 & 3 only.
Consider the following statements:
A gulf is a large body of sea surrounded by land on three sides.
A bay is a large area of sea partially enclosed by land.
A lagoon is a shallow lake of salt water separated from sea by offshore
islands.
Chilka Lake is a lagoon.
1, 2 & 4 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
3 & 4 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
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D.
84.
1.
2.
3.
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1, 2 & 3 only.
Consider the following statements:
Aceclofenac is a painkiller used by veterinary doctors.
Aceclofenac is derived from diclofenac.
Aceclofenac is a potential threat to vultures.
Which of the above statements is/are correct.

A.
B.
C.
D.
85.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1 only.
3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 2 only.
Consider the following statements with regard to Global Hunger Index
(GHI):
The dimensions of hunger that are measured for GHI are
undernourishment, child under weight and child mortality.
Countries are ranked on 100-point scale.
Higher the GHI values, the worse the ranking of the country.
India has a higher rank than Bangladesh but lower rank than Pakistan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct.

A.
B.
C.
D.
86.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
87.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
88.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.
B.
C.
D.
89.
1 & 4 only.
3 only.
1, 2 & 3 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
In which of the following diseases, a mosquito can pick up the
infection from one human and transmit the infection to another:
Malaria.
Japanese Encephalitis.
Filariasis.
1 & 2 only.
2 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 3 only.
Which of the following statements with regard to type 1 and type 2
diabetes are correct.
The onset of type 1 is sudden whereas onset of type 2 is gradual.
Type 2 is more common than type 1.
In type 2, the body stops producing insulin.
The onset of type 2 is primarily due to lifestyle reasons whereas the
onset of type 1 is unrelated to lifestyle.
Type 1 mostly affects children whereas type 2 mostly affects adults.
All except 5.
All except 1.
All except 2 & 4.
All except 3
Chemical castration is a medical procedure that reduces sexual urges
and arousals in a human being. The side effects of Chemical
Castration include:
Loss in Bone density.
Loss of body hair.
Greater deposition of body fat.
Female like breasts in male.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 4 only.
1, 2, 3 & 4.
Rabies has been made as the priority disease for control under the
12th 5-year plan. Rabies is caused by the bite of:
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1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
90.
1.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.
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Dogs.
Monkeys.
Cats.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 2 only.
Which of the following statements with regard to BCG is/are correct:
BCG is a vaccine for TB.
BCG cannot be given to HIV positive people.
BCG is a live attenuated vaccine.
1 & 3 only.
2 & 3 only.
1, 2 & 3.
1 & 2 only.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia a form of cancer was in news recently. The
context was:
a. Gliveec Patent case
b. Angelina Jolie double mastectomy Gene Patent case.
c. A new cure has been found for this form of cancer.
d. Fukushima Nuclear disaster.
Correct Statements?
a. Northwestern Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations.
b. Karewa formations are helpful in the cultivation of Zafran.
c. Both A and B are correct
d. Both A and B are incorrect
What do you understand by Intensive Subsistence Agriculture?
a. In this type of agriculture the yield per unit area is high but per
labour productivity is low.
b. In this type of agriculture the yield per unit area is low but per
labour productivity is high.
c. In this type of agriculture the yield per unit area & per labour
productivity is low.
d. In this type of agriculture the yield per unit area & per labour
productivity is high.
The net primary productivity of an ecosystem is
a. The gross primary productivity minus plant respiration
b. The primary productivity at herbivore level
c. The primary at consumer level
d. The productivity at top consumer level minus at all levels
consider following statements
a. An ecotype is Genetically different forms of the same organisms
b. Pyramid of trophic levels is always upright in case of energy
c. Both A and B correct
d. Neither A or B correct
Correct Statement?
a. Black foot disease is caused by Excess of fluoride in water
b. Snow blindness is caused due to Ultraviolet radiations
c. Both correct
d. Both Incorrect
Correct Statement
a. The term ecology was first used by term by German zoologist
Ernst Haeckel
b. Richael Carssons famous book Silent Spring dealt with the
Impacts of agro-chemicals on ecological functions
c. Both Correct
d. None Correct
An oligotrophic lake has
a. High levels of nutrients in water
b. High aquatic productivity
c. Algal blooms
d. Low nutrients and low productivity
Incorrect Statements about Eutrophication
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a. Eutrophication is the enrichment of surface waters with plant

nutrients.
b. Eutrophication can leads to algal blooms, deoxygenation of water
and ultimately fish kills.
c. Eutrophicated water is oxygen rich and safe for direct human
consumption without requiring any treatment.
d. None of above
100. Consider the following two fresh water ecosystem
a. Streams, Springs, Rivers are examples of lotic type fresh water
ecosystem
b. Pond, lake, ditch are examples of lentic type fresh water
ecosystem
c. both A and B are correct.
d. Both A and B incorrect.
Answers
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D
D All are correct.
C Both are correct.
D All are correct Refer Wiki.
C
B It is not concentration but column thickness.
B Body has mechanism to prevent sunlight from producing too much
vitamin D.
A Ice reflects sunrays. If it is replaced by dense forest, it will absorb
more heat. As dark regions absorb more heat. Eventually aiding in
Global Warming.
A It is the lightest material. Graphite Aerogel was the lightest
material previously.
A It is not endemic to India It is an invasive species. Source The
Hindu http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/aflowering-outbreak/article4588572.ece
A
C It is basic in nature.
A
C SOx and NOx are not produced.
B
D
D
A
A
A
D All are correct.
A
C
C
C
D
C
D
D
B
D
B It has half the energy density of Natural gas.
D
C
B
B Force is attractive.
A
D
C There is no concrete research to prove option 1 If you find any
proofs do share.
D All are correct.
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C
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C
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B
D
A
C
C
C Refer IUCN Red list.
C
C
A.
C
A
C
A Vellayani Lake is not a Ramsar site.
B
D Rice (Methane), Cattle (Methane), Permafrost (Methane and
Carbon dioxide)
C
B
D All are correct.
B
A It is necessary to have all three at the same time for ozone layer to
deplete.
A
D
A
D
D Achanakmar Amarkantak was included in 2012. Western Ghats is
world heritage site.
D
D
C
B Antlers grow in periodic fashion and horns are permanent.
D. All are correct. Bamboo is the tallest grass. Sugarcane is sweet
grass. Grass has flowers, fruits and stems.
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
C
C
A-glivec case
C- NCERT class 12
A- NCERT class 12
A- gross minus respiration
C both right
B- blackfood=arsenic
C- both right
D- low nutrient
C- read impacts of eutrophication in
http://www.fao.org/docrep/w2598e/w2598e06.htm
C- both definitions are correct. memorise: lentic =static (water).
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dear mrunal
i have a doubt. if a particular species is found in two different geographic locations, can
they be called endemic to that particular location.
please clarify
PIRAI
for 45th answer shd be 1 and 3 only
PIRAI
sorry its 35th question anwer should be 1 and 3
keerti
But 4th statement is also correct in that
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>Increases in greenhouse gases warm the troposphere and cool the stratosphere.
>Volcanic aerosols warm the stratosphere and cool the troposphere.
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>Increase in solar forcing warms most of the atmosphere.

>Increases in tropospheric ozone warm the troposphere.
>Decreases in stratospheric ozone cool the stratosphere.
>Sulfate aerosols cool the troposphere and slightly warm the stratosphere.
Palas Nuwal
Source for Q 8:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/arctic-predicted-to-become-50greener-in-coming-decades/article4569872.ece
Palas Nuwal
Regarding Q 60 You can refer:
http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=87712
sandip
@ PALAS,
In tmh , its written syngas is a mix of carbon di oxide , h2 and methane.
plz clarify
Palas Nuwal
Refer this: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/efeatures.aspx?relid=81999
R Gowtham
Q. No.:58 Answer is given as C.
But as per the revised guidelines of Forest Rights Act (issued on july 2012), MFPs need
not require transit permit from Gram shabas or forest dept.,
Ref: Spectrum Handbook 2013(P-99).Pls check.
Palas Nuwal
Yes thats right A separate committee set up by Gram Sabha will look into it. That
is what the second statement says.
Yashpal
In Q. 57, sentences 1 & 2 are correct but not 3 as threatened includes CR, EN and VU.
So, all four are threatened.
keerti
@ PALAS
Sir in Q 46 isnt the 1st statement correct that GM crops are regulated by Agri ministry..?
Kindly correct me if im wrong..
Compchap
GEAC comes under MoEF. Hence first is wrong.
Palas Nuwal
MoEF.
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Bill by department of S&T to form BRAI.

You can refer GEAC website.
keerti
@ PALAS
Yes..i got it..Thank u:)..Sir i had a doubt in polity..In Lakshmikant Pg 22.10 1st
column 6th para, its given that speaker and deputy speaker do not make any
oath while assuming office.. But Meera Kumar took an oath..and if the do then
who administers oath to the speaker and deputy speaker?
keerti
*the do*=they do
Palas Nuwal
I think she took Oath that is necessary for a Member of Parliament. There
is no separate Oath for Speaker & Deputy Speaker.
*Not sure*.
keerti
Yes,moreover its given in lakshmikant too.. And thankyou for your
efforts in putting up the polity and EnB questions..They are really very
helpful:)
Compchap
Kindly Confirm Q.53 : Answer shud be B. Rest 3 are in J&K.
Palas Nuwal
All are in J&K.
karan
thanks seniorsvery helpful..
Navin
best of luck guys.. do well in exam :)
Vikas
53
Answer C not D.
Except mansar all the other three are part of ramsar convention
Vikas
53
Option B
Vikas
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Option B

Thanks a lot Palas. This is a morale Booster !
Lots of hardwork behind.
Palas Nuwal
Thank you. :)
kaviarasu
mrunal sir good evening q.no. 35 option is wrong sir because such lagrange point exist in
moon and earth also
TheDudeInAHood
ayurveda doesnt belong to vedic period ,.
#q-26
Palas Nuwal
Ayurveda is a discipline of the upaveda or auxiliary knowledge. It is treated as a
supplement or appendix of the Vedas themselves, usually either the Rigveda or the
Atharvaveda. The samhita of the Atharvaveda itself contains 114 hymns or
incantations for the magical cure of diseases. There are various legendary
accounts of the origin of ayurveda, e.g. that the science was received by
Dhanvantari (or Divodasa) from Brahma. Tradition also holds that a lost text written
by the sage Agnivesh, a student of the sage Bharadwaja, influenced the writings of
ayurveda.
If you dont believe it google it! :)
Palas Nuwal
+
The earliest literature of Ayurveda appeared during the Vedic period in IndiaThe
Sushruta Samhita and the Charaka Samhita were influential works on traditional
medicine during this era.
Yash
Best of luck guys..
pooja
thanks palas sir
last moment what should i study now? any new things create panic:(
bulla
50 is all are correct..right?
Palas Nuwal
Yes.
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Dinesh
Hi Palas,
Thank you very much for your effort , shows your hard work and i am sure your work will
open many minds. Thanks
All the best for your exam !!.
Palas Nuwal
Thank you. Give your best tomorrow. :)
Kartik
Kya mrunal sir aaj koi article publish nahin karenge like best of luck , some sound advice
etc etc . Coz today i need him d most coz m totally feeling blank right now !!!
Anyways thanks for contribution mrunal sir !
Regards
csl80
are bhai kartik Mrunal ke best wishes to iss websites ke sabhi readers ke liye
hamesha saath hain All the Best CSE Aspirants :)
Vinod
Question is easy
Options are tricky
No current affairs
More concept oriented & statement
Did 80 question
purushottam sahay
thanks a lot for providing mock mcq on sci-tech
purushottam sahay
best of luck for all cse aspirant appearing today
swetabh
Paper was easy.. Cut off will go high
nick
Dear All, I want UPSC mains syllabus of new pattern in PDF form.. kindly provide me..
thanx.
mr einstein
sir, can u plz upload the prelims answer key..
xyz
sir please can u upload the prelim question paper with answer key
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Vivek Khare
I must say, after attempting these questions,gave me needed push for Pre exam for
which I was reluctant to study S&T part. I tried answering all of these & would have got 70
right. Rest of the question made me search on net which actually helped a lot in
answering questions. Mentioning Mycorrhiza in one of question shows how credible these
questions were. Thanks guys.
apoorv
sir,
for question 81.explanation given is all are correct but option d is that all are
incorrect. are we not contradicting
vignesh kr
was very useful.. got an idea for sci-tech preparation.. :)
Suresh Kumar
Que 69 ka answer all correct please explain it
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