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iv. Rabi
Select the correct answer using the given codes below
a. i and ii only
b. ii and iii only
c. iii and iv only
d. i and iv
14. A new respiratory virus related to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome) is widely spread in Saudi Arabia. Consider the following
statements:
1. Scientists have named this respiratory virus as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS).
2. The identified symptoms of MERS include fever, chills, cough, shortness of
breath and muscle pain etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. Which of the following is correctly matched?
i. Global Positioning System Russia
ii. Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System US
iii. Beidou Japan
a. i and ii only
b. ii and iii only
c. iii only
d. None of the above is correctly matched
16. Which of the following organizations brokered the Indus water treaty
between India and Pakistan?
a. United Nations
b. International Monetary Fund
c. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
d. International Development Association
17. Which of the following organizations have their headquarters at Hague?
i. International Court of Justice
ii. ICC International Court of Arbitration
iii. International Criminal Court
iv. Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a. i, ii and iii only
b. ii, iii and iv only
c. I, iii and iv
d. All of the above
18. Arm reduction treaties SALT and START were signed in between
a. US and China
b. US and Russia
c. Russia and China
d. Japan and US
19. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
i. Rohingya Myanmar
ii. Uighur China
iii. Zoroastrians Turkey
Which of the above is/are correctly matched
A. i & ii
B. i ,ii & iii
C. i & iii
D. ii & iii
20. Which of the following countries has been suspended from the Group of 8
countries (G-8)
a. Russia
b. France
c. Japan
d. Germany
21. External Affair Ministers of G - 4 nations have passed resolution on need
for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms on the sidelines of the
United Nations General Assembly. Consider the following statement related
to it.
1. These four nations are the group of developing countries which constitute
India, Japan, Brazil & Germany.
2. The UNSC consist of 5 permanent members which include U.S.A, U.K.,
Russia, China and Canada.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
22. With reference to India Japan relations, consider the following
statements
I. Both India and Japan have signed formal agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding on Defence Cooperation
II. India and Japan have signed carbon offset deal under which Japanese
companies would install carbon-cutting technology in India
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both I and ii
d. None of the above
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. Consider the following statements:
1. India overcame resistance from China to become a part of the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
2. The RCEP comprises China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South
Korea apart from the SAARC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
31. Correct statements
a) All BIMSTEC countries have coastlines along with Bay of Bengal
b) All BIMSTEC countries are also members of ASEAN
c) Both A and B
d) neither A nor B
32. Correct statements about Third BIMSTEC summit held at Nay Pyi Taw in
Myanmar.
i. Nay Pyi Taw is the capital of Myanmar
ii. Cambodia was inducted as a member state of BIMSTEC.
iii. 2015 was declared as The Year of BIMSTEC Tourism
Answer choices
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2 and 3
c. only 1 and 3
d. all of them
33. Recently, Indian and Chinese official met for initiating BCIM corridor
project. This project aims to connect
a) Beijing, Chennai, Mandalay, Dhaka
b) Banglore, Chennai, Indore, Mumbai
c) Kunming, Kolkata, Mandalay, Chittagong
d) None of Above
34. With reference to Indias laudable achievement of becoming a polio-free
country, consider the following statements about polio
1. Polio is mainly passed through person-to-person (i.e., fecal-oral) contact,
and infects persons who do not have immunity against the disease.
2. Once affected, there is no cure for polio
II. January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on
this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa
III. PBD conventions are being held once in every two years since 2003
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 Only
b. 2 and 3 Only
c. 1 and 3 Only
d. None
50. The National Waterway-four (NW-4) runs through
a. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu
d. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
52. Consider the following statements
i. Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases is one of Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs)
ii. India has successfully met the targets of first goal of MDGs
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. None
53. Consider the following statements
i. India is one of the top Ten tourist destinations for international tourist
arrivals in the world
ii. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aims to promote
tourism as an instrument in achieving the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. None
54. Consider the following statements
i. India has already signed Preferential Trade Agreement with MERCOSUR
ii. Chile is an important member of MERCOSUR
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. Non e
55. With reference to India Japan relations, consider the following
statements
i. Both India and Japan have signed formal agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding on Defence Cooperation
ii. India and Japan have signed carbon offset deal under which Japanese
companies would install carbon-cutting technology in India
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both
d. None
56. Tuareg tribe belongs to which of the following countries?
a. Mali
b. Sudan
c. Algeria
d. Bulgaria
57. Which of the following is wrongly matched?
a. Tuareg North and western Africa
b. Pygmies Central Africa
c. Masai Eastern Africa
d. Zulu Northern Africa
58. Which of the following is correct about Blue Economy?
a. It is a term associated with Socialist countries, having features of both red
(communist) and green (capitalist) economies.
b. It is a term associated with Economic unions and track blocs such as EU,
NAFTA etc.
c. It is a term associated with protection and sustainable use of maritime
resources.
d. None of above.
59. Which of the following is correct about Indian Ocean Rim association
(IOA-ARC)?
1. It has member-states from two continents only: Asia and Africa.
2. 12th summit of IOA-ARC was held at New Delhi, India.
3. Iran is not a member of Indian Ocean rim association.
Which one is Correct?
a) Only 3
b) Only 1 and 2
c) Onlly 1 and 3
d) None of them.
60. Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the island in Indian
Ocean from North to South?
a. Seychelles, Comoros, Socotra, Mauritius
b. Socotra, Seychelles, Mauritius, Comoros
c. Both
d. neither I nor ii
66. The Preah vihar Temple dispute involves which of the pairs of capital in
south east Asia?
a. Hanoi and Phnom Penh
b. Bnagkok and Hanoi
c. Bangkok and Vientiane
d. Bangkok and Phnom Penh
67. Saudi Arabia, which was elected to the United Nations Security Council in
October 2013, as a non permanent member pulled out in protest against the
failure of UN in resolving which of the following issues?
i. Israel Palestine
ii. To end the civil war in Asia
iii. To stop the nuclear proliferation in West Asia
Select the correct answer
a. I and ii both
b. ii and iii both
c. I and iii both
d. All of the above
68. Consider the following
i. Afghanistan assembly is a bicameral body consisting of two Jirgas
ii. It has reserved special seat for Sikh and Hindu Afghan nationals in the
lower house of the Parliament
Select the correct answer
a. I only
b. ii only
c. Both I and ii
d. None of the above
69. Which of the following gas has been used as Chemical weapons in the
past?
i. Phosgene gas
ii. Mustard gas
iii. Agent Orange
iv. Sarin gas
Select the correct answer
a. I, ii and iv
b. I, iii and iv
c. iii and iv
d. I, ii, iii and iv only
70. The phrase Blue Halo is associated with which of the following?
a. Creation of a marine reserve in Atlantic Ocean
3. Currently, diaspora living in the North America and the Gulf countries
remits more money that from diaspora residing in any part of the world
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 & 2
b) 2 & 3
c) 1 &3
d) All
76. There was a meeting held in New Delhi for implementation of the WHO
FCTC for South East Asian region. Consider the following statements:
1. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the
first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO.
2. It was developed in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic
and the U.S.A is also a party to the FCTC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
77. Consider the following statements.
1. The UNESCO has suspended the voting rights of the U.S. and the U.K.,
two years after both countries stopped paying dues to the UN's cultural arm in
protest over it granting full membership to the Palestinians.
2. Libya rejected Sharia law and opted for civil law inspite of having an
Islamist majority while voting on new constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
78. Kaladan Multimodal Transit Project is between which of the following
countries?
a. India and Buutan
b. India and Nepal
c. Indian Myanmar
d. India and Pakistan
79. Which of the following does Bonn Convention relate to?
a. Wetlands
b. Dumping hazardous waste
c. Persistent Organic Pollutant
d. Migratory Birds
80. Which of the following is true about Global Dimming?
a. Reduction in insolation of earth
b. Luminance reduced over the years
c. Dispersion is less in the atmosphere
d. None of the above
81. Which of the following are countries surrounding Syria
i. Iraq
ii. Iran
iii. Israel
iv. Egypt
v. Saudi Arabia
a. I, ii and iii
b. ii, iii and iv
c. I and iii
d. ii and iii
82. Which of the following regarding CHOGM are correct?
i. It is chaired by its members in rotation
ii. It consists of countries which have remained British occupations
iii. Rwanda and Mozambique are the two countries which have never been
British occupation and are members of CHOGM
Select the correct code
a. I and ii only
b. ii and iii only
c. I and iii only
d. All of the above
83. Recently the UNESCO suspended the voting rights of US and Israel over
UNESCOs decision to grant full membership to Palestine because
a. They have stopped paying their dues to the UNSECO sice last two years
b. The General Assembly of the UN has cancelled their membership in
UNESCO
c. These members have presented the notices to quit UNESCO
d. All other members of UNESCO opposed voting rights of these members
over Palestininan issue
84. A foreign tourists expenditure for services like hotel stay and taxi services
will contribute to
a. GDP
b. GNP
c. Both GDP and GNP
d. Neither GDP nor GNP
90. Marshall Island dragged India, Russia, China & some other countries to
ICJ, alleging that.
a) Theyve not taken concrete steps to cut down GHG emission despite
signing Kyoto Protocol.
b) Marshall Island will submerge in ocean in next decade, yet Kyoto signatory
countries have not yet provided any alternative resident/citizenship
arrangement.
c) Theyve not taken concentrate steps towards nuclear disarmament.
d) None of above.
91. Find Incorrect Matches
1. Rani ki Vaav: in Dilwara temples at Mt.Abu for religious bathing of Jains.
2. Bara Imambara: Hyderabad based, Mughal Architecture.
3. Anayottam Race: Bull cart race in Tamilnadu during Pongal.
4. Timbuktu mausoleums: Islamic Architecture, in Mauritania in West Africa.
Answer choice:
a) only 1 and 2
b) only 3 and 4
c) only 1, 3 and 4
d) All of them
92. Find correct statements about Registered Foreign Portfolio Investor
(RFPI).
a) This is the new category created by SEBI, to replace erstwhile QFIs
b) They can invest in corporate bonds but not in government bonds
c) Both A and B
d) Neither A nor B
93. Nalanda Project is about
a) Establishing Nalanda University in Bihar with international collaboration
b) Special grants to universities under UGC for up-gradation of tertiary-level
education.
c) Faculty development program for minority universities.
d) None of the above.
94. Correct statements
1. Pravasi Bharati Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January because on this
day Gandhi went from India to South Africa.
2. PBD is organized by Ministry of External Affairs.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
95. Consider the following statements about Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
i. It consists of all the Arabian states of Persian gulf including Iran
ii. Arabian state of Yemen is also a member of GCC
a. Only I is correct
b. ii only
c. I and ii are correct
d. Neither I nor ii
96. Ghadar Party was formed by the Punjab migrants in
a. US
b. Canada
c. Both US and Canada
d. US, Canada and Mexico
97. Correct Statements by Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Facility
1. This is a joint initiative by Shipping ministries of India and Myanmar
2. To setup new ports at Dugarajapatnam (Andhra) and Kaladan (Myanmar).
3. This project will also provide Rail-Road connectivity from Myanmar to
Manipur.
Answer choice
a) only 1 and 2
b) only 2 and 3
c) only 1 and 3
d) None of them
98. Which of the following is one of the integral components of Confidence
Building Measures (CBMs) ?
(A) Negotiation on equal terms.
(B) Absence of inimical postures and prevalence of transparency in relations.
(C) Third Party Mediation
(D) Stable security as a condition for confidence building
99. Which of the following is not considered as one of existential threats to
mankind ?
(A) International terrorism
(B) Climate change
(C) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
(D) Tsunami
100. Identify the island/waterway mentioned in List I with their new claimant
mentioned in List II by using the codes mentioned below:
List I List II
(a) Abu Musa (i) Yemen
(b) Khuriya Muriya (ii)SaudiArabia
(c) Shat-al Arab (iii) UAE
(d) Qarooh (iv) Iran
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
43. A
44. B
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. D
49. A
50. C
51. D
52. B
53. B
54. A
55. D
56. A
57. D
58. C
59. 2nd only is correct
60. D
61. D
62. C
63. C
64. B
65. C
66. D
67. D
68. C
69. D
70. A
71. A
72. B
73. C
74. D
75. C
76. C
77. C
78. C
79. D
80. A
81. C
82. D
83. A
84. C
85. B
86. D
87. D
88. A
89. C
90. C
91. D
92. D
93. A
94. D
95. D
96. C
97. D
98. D
99. D
100. Shat al Arab Iraq; Abu Musa Iranian Island; Khuriya Muriya
Oman; Garooh Kuwait