MPSC State Services Prelims 2013, GS Paper I, 18 May 2013 question paper

100 questions · 200 marks · 120 minutes · +2 per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong one

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1 $The following leading British Parliamentarian and Politician admitted that the Revolt of 1857 was a National Revolt and not a Military Mutiny :$
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2 $Which organization passed the following resolution in 1940 ? “India should not take part in a war which will neither bring freedom or democracy, nor will the workers benefit in any way from it.”$
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3 $Gandhar art was influenced by ______ art.$
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4 $List of the species useful for the treatment of diseases : (a) Willow plant (b) Yew tree (c) Dog fish (d) Wine (Ancistrocladus korupensis) (e) Frog (Epidobates tricolor) Which species is/are used for the isolation of ‘taxol’ which is used for the treatment of cancer ?$
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5 $We find the following two specific trends at the beginning of the middle age in Indian History. (a) Rise of philosophies like Advaita, Vedanta. (b) Progress in sculpture as per Buddhism (c) Development of temple towns like Chidambaram, Madurai (d) Trade with Roman empire$
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6 $What was the aim of the Civil Disobedience Movement ?$
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7 $Which of the following was not a part of the Non-cooperation Movement ?$
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8 $Match the rivers with their vedic names. (a) Sarsuti (i) Chenab (b) Parushni (ii) Jhelam (c) Asikni (iii) Saraswati (d) Vitasta (iv) Ravi$
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9 $North Indian powers were defeated at the hands of invaders from Central Asia because : (a) Indian soldiers could not hope to get plunder. (b) There was no unity among Indian soldiers due to casteism. (c) Central Asian soldiers had more modern weapons. (d) The invading army was led by slaves.$
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10 $Which of the following statements about Jawaharlal Nehru are true ? (a) He chaired the Planning Commission before and after independence. (b) He presided over many sessions of Indian Science Congress. (c) Authoring the Nehru report, he drew an ideal outline for Indian government. (d) “I feel like an exile in the West, but sometimes I feel I am an outsider even in my own country.” He felt.$
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11 $What was the outcome of the Gandhi - Irwin Pact ?$
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12 $Arrange in chronological order. (a) Muslim League gave preference to the Fourteen Points of Jinnah rather than the Nehru Report. (b) Congress asked the government to accept the Nehru Report within one year. (c) Congress demanded ‘Purna Swaraj’ (Complete Independence) in the Lahore session. (d) Gandhiji started Salt Satyagraha.$
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13 $Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 because :$
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14 $Name the person described below : (a) He is called the architect of Mumbai. (b) Acharya Atre called him “Uncrowned Emperor of Mumbai”. (c) He was excellent in Marathi, English and Sanskrit. (d) Elphinstone college owes a lot to him$
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15 $Where was ‘Khoti System’ being implemented ?$
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16 $Gun powder is a mixture which when ignited a number of chemical reactions take place producing explosion. It consists of : (a) Potassium nitrate (b) Powdered charcoal (c) Sulphur (d) Sodium Carbonate (e) Calcium Sulphate$
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17 $Consider the following two statements : (a) In India per capita availability of agricultural land has declined from 0.48 hectare in 1951 to 0.16 hectare in 1991 and is projected to slide down to 0.08 hectare in 2035 (b) The decline in the extent of agricultural land is mainly due to increase in population and diversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes. Now state whether :$
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18 $Mumbai High accounts for 63% of petroleum production in India and produces about 80% of India's natural gas. The ONGC struck oil here in 1974. To which period does this oil belong :$
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19 $Consider the following areas : (a) Andese Mountain (b) New Zealand (c) Philippines (d) Taiwan Which of the above form a part of ‘Ring of Fire’ ?$
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20 $A river produces various landforms during its entire course. Which of the following landforms is not produced by a river in its upper course ?$
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21 $Arrange the following rivers in descending order of their basin area : (a) Brahmputra (b) Krishna (c) Tapi (d) Kaveri$
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22 $In which areas settlement distribution will be decided by flood water level ?$
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23 $If global temperature rises by 2°C, which of the following effects can be seen on the earth ? (a) Annual flooding (b) Insect born diseases like Malaria (c) Shift of agricultural regions (d) Several species of plants and animals will become extinct$
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24 $The following map of Eastern Himalayan region shows four mountain ranges which are numbered as 1, 2, 3, 4. Which of the following sequences of these mountain ranges from West to East is correct ?$
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25 $Which of the following characteristics does not belong to the hot and wet equatorial type of climate ?$
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26 $Fishing in India is poorly developed because : (a) Dependence on food crops (b) Facilities for preservation of fish are limited (c) Government is not giving encouragement to develop fishing (d) Market is not much favourable Which of the above statements are correct ?$
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27 $Soil erosion has affected large tracts of our country. Which is a state with the largest area under soil erosion ?$
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28 $How much percent weight of sugarcane can be converted into sugar ?$
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29 $The thick line drawn in the following map of India shows :$
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30 $Consider the following statements and state what is not true of the Alluvial Soils ? (a) Alluvial soils are most widely spread soils. (b) Alluvial soils as a whole are very fertile. (c) On the basis of their age they are classified into two - old : Bangar and new : Khadar. (d) Khadar soils are more fertile than Bangar (e) Alluvial soils contain adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime (f) Alluvial soils are ideal for sugarcane, paddy, wheat and pulses$
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31 $Some of the species from India are as follows : (a) Tiger (b) Indian cheetah (c) Salemender (d) Gibbon (e) Great Indian Bustard (f) Two horned Rhinoceros Which is/are the extinct species from India ?$
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32 $Statements about Eutrophication : (a) The eutrophication occurs in lotic water body primarily in hilly region. (b) The eutrophication occurs in lentic water and there is gradual accumulation of organisms and their products. (c) The eutrophication promotes fish growth as algal blooms serve as source of food to fishes. (d) The eutrophicated water is oxygen rich and safe for human consumption without treatment. Which is/are the correct statement(s) ?$
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33 $Following are some theories of climate change given by scientists : (a) Sir George Simpson theory. (b) Theory based on sunspot cycle. (c) Astronomical theory. (d) Variation in the quantities of radiation absorbed by atmospheric gases selectively. In which theory of climate change, the five principle effects are considered and mathematical model for expansion and contractions of ice sheets has been given ?$
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34 $List of bioactive compounds obtained from plants : (a) Nicotine - from tobacco plant (b) Nibidine - from neem plant (c) Rotenone - from derris elliptica (d) Pyrethrum - from chrysanthemum cincrariefolium The bioactive compound extracted from plant was used by primitive people for paralysing the fish. Which of the above options was resorted to by them ?$
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35 $Aspects related to the loss of biodiversity : (a) Habitat loss due to change in land use. (b) Habitat loss due to pollution. (c) Predation. (d) Outbreak of diseases and epidemics. (e) Excessive exploitation of species. Which of the above is/are the major causative factor(s) for decreasing biodiversity from aquatic habitat ?$
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36 $Which of the following was replaced by multi-dimensional poverty Index in 1997 ?$
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37 $Which of the following was not an objective of land reforms policy of India ?$
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38 $Following statements are regarding Planning Commission's estimates of poverty. (a) Poverty is showing high concentration in major states of India. (b) Rate of fall in urban poverty is higher than that in rural poverty. (c) Poverty ratio has increased in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar. (d) Planning Commission has accepted Lakdawala Expert Group estimates of poverty. Which of the above statements are correct ?$
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39 $Which of the following methods of financing economic development can lead to inflation ?$
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40 $Poverty Gap is a better measure of absolute poverty than Head Count Ratio because :$
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41 $When we are considering evolution of species let us remember that : (a) Evolution is progress. (b) Evolution is generation of diversity. (c) The older designs are not necessarily inefficient. (d) More and more complex designs emerge. Which one of the above four statements is incorrect ?$
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42 $In which of the fields Agenda 21 of Rio Earth summit promised to pursue action. (a) Social and economic dimension such as combating poverty and sustainable urban planning. (b) Strengthening the role of major groups such as women, local governments and NGO. (c) Conservation and management of resources like combating deforestation.$
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43 $Consider the following statements about the livestock resources of India : (a) India has the largest number of cattle in the world. (b) Indian cow is called tea-cup-cow as average yield of milk per cow is poor. (c) About 50 percent of the worlds total population of buffaloes is in India. (d) Buffaloes account for about 50 percent of milk production in India. Which of the above statements is incorrect ?$
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44 $The immediate objective of National Population Policy 2000 is to :$
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45 $Following statements relate to the definition of poverty in India : (a) Poverty line is defined in terms of calories. (b) Poverty and hunger are one and the same. (c) Poverty Line Basket (PLB) goods and services have been changed over time. (d) New methodology to include expenditure on education and health is recommended. Which of the above statements is/are correct as per the definition of poverty given by S.D. Tendulkar Committee ?$
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46 $What are the socio-demographic goals of the National Population Policy to be achieved so as to have the population stabilized by 2045 ? (a) Reduce infant - mortality rate to below 30 per 1000 live births. (b) Promote delayed marriage in girls. (c) Achieve 80% institutional deliveries. (d) Achieve 100% deliveries by trained persons. (e) Legislation to raise the age of marriage to reduce the birth rate.$
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47 $Department of Agriculture and Cooperation has initiated a Saffron Mission to be implemented from 2010 to 2014. What does it involve ? (a) Replanting (b) Improving soil health (c) Strengthening Irrigation (d) Weather Station development (e) Enhancing Research and Extension$
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48 $The National Policy for Empowerment of Women (2000) seeks to :$
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49 $The main objective of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna in 11th five year plan was :$
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50 $Following statements relate to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) : (a) UN MDGs are to be achieved by 2015. (b) One of the MDGs is to reduce the world's population suffering from lack of safe drinking water by 50%. (c) Free and fair trade among all nations. (d) There are eight MDGs. Which of the above statements are true ?$
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51 $Consider the following statements : If capillarity phenomenon did not exist : (a) The blotting paper would fail to function (b) It would be difficult to use kerosene lamp (c) The trees that we see around would not have grown on earth (d) The water cannot flow through pipes in cities Which of the given statements are correct ?$
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52 $\alpha$
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53 $Consider the following metals : (a) Platinum (b) Gold (c) Copper (d) Lead Their correct arrangement in the increasing order of density is :$
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54 $Dichlorodiphenyl Trichloro Ethane (DDT) is the first chlorinated organic insecticide for the discovery of its effectiveness as an insecticide Paul Muller was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine and physiology in 1948. (a) DDT is effective against mosquitos that spread malaria. (b) DDT is effective against lice that carry typhus. (c) DDT has high toxicity towards fish. (d) DDT is not metabolised easily by animals. Which of the above statements are correct ?$
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55 $Which of the following statements is not true ?$
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56 $Following are general statements about water drops. (a) Surface tension is responsible for the spherical shape of the water drops. (b) Even in the absence of gravitation, water drops have spherical shape. (c) Formation of water drops occurs, if mass of the water is stretched. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct ?$
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57 $Botanically fibre plants gives bast fibres. These are actually which of the following parts of the plants ?$
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58 $What is not true of Dr. Verghese Kurien ? (a) He is regarded as the father of White Revolution. (b) He spent most of his life at Anand and was associated with Amul (c) He used to say “I don't drink milk as I don't like it”. (d) He was a Keralite. (e) He was awarded with Padma Vibhushan but not Magsaysay award. (f) He was instrumental in converting buffaloes milk into powder.$
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59 $Consider the following statements. (a) Cholesterol packaged in High density lipoprotein is called bad cholesterol. (b) High density lipoprotein builds up cholesterol and cause blockage of arteries. It can also lead to plaque formation and start atherosclerosis. Now state whether.$
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60 $Which of the following hormones is odd ?$
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61 $Which of the following may be called as co - factor of an enzyme ?$
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62 $Generally through kidney which of the following is not filtered ?$
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63 $Coal can be made more efficient and cleaner fuel by converting it into ______.$
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64 $______ is a natural drug.$
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65 $Atoms are held together in a molecule by ______.$
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66 $Potato Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of chips with some gas to prevent the chips from getting oxidised. Which of the following gases is used for the purpose :$
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67 $A stain of curry on a white cloth becomes reddish brown when soap is scrubbed on it. It turns yellow again when the cloth is washed with plenty of water. It had turned reddish brown because :$
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68 $\mathrm{N_2}$
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69 $Indicate which of the following is a pure substance ? (a) Iron (b) Gasoline (c) Cow's milk (d) Sea Water$
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70 $Which one of the following statements is incorrect ? (a) Every living organism takes C - 14 through carbon. (b) Every living being has the same proportion of carbon 14. (c) After death every living organ throws same percentage of carbon. (d) After 5568 yrs of death half of C - 14 will disappear - which is called as half life of carbon - 14. (e) The method is used to get chronological evidence of archaeological remain. (f) This method was invented by F.W. Liby. (g) He got Nobel prize in physics for this work.$
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71 $Who is the first non - Indian recipient of the Bharat Ratna award ?$
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72 $Who can remove the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission ?$
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73 $Which one of the following is not mentioned in the Constitution of India as a fundamental duty ?$
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74 $Which one of the following statements regarding the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is not correct ? (a) ASEAN was established in the year 1967 in Bangkok by five member countries. (b) Singapore is one of the founder members of ASEAN. (c) India is sectorol dialogue partner of ASEAN. (d) ASEAN has ten members.$
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75 $Consider the following statements : (a) Tulsi Gabbard is the First Hindu woman ever to get elected to the US House of Representatives. (b) She was awarded by Kuwait Army National Guard. Which one of the above statements is correct ?$
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76 $Why is Indian Secularism called as a mosaic frame ? (a) Because in it various religions and languages flourish with freedom and dignity. (b) Because in it all groups without losing their identity become a part of the composite culture. (c) It unites common masses. (d) There is no state religion in India.$
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77 $James Bond is the most popular spy of the World ! Who among the following has not played the role of James Bond so far ?$
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78 $Which city is called the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea’ ?$
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79 $Which one of the following languages of the world has the least number of words ?$
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80 $Which one of the following statements is incorrect in respect of elections of Zilla Parishads in Maharashtra State ?$
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81 $Which one of the following states, is the first to scrap the “SEZ” policy in India ?$
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82 $What is the main jurisdiction of the High Court ? (a) Original jurisdiction (b) Appellate jurisdiction (c) Supervisory jurisdiction (d) Advisory jurisdiction$
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83 $Which one of the following extraordinary powers, the Indian Constitution provides to the Centre to deal with an emergency arising out war, external aggression or armed rebellion ? Select the correct answer using the following codes. (a) Centre can modify the provisions relating to the distribution of revenue between the Centre and the states. (b) Centre can give directions to any state as to the manner in which its executive powers are to be exercised. (c) Parliament can make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List. (d) Centre can order the reduction of salaries of state employees, including the judges of High Court.$
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84 $Fill in the blank appropriately. A trap laid for apprehending a Govt. employee taking bribe used phenophthelein powder coated currency notes. A solution of sodium carbonate sprinkled on the notes must turn ______ for lending proof for the crime.$
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(a) Sarsuti	(i) Chenab
(b) Parushni	(ii) Jhelam
(c) Asikni	(iii) Saraswati
(d) Vitasta	(iv) Ravi

Match the features of Indian Constitution with the sources borrowed from different constitutions of the world. (use correct codes) List 1 - Features List 2 - Sources (a) Office of the Governor (i) Government of India Act 1935 (b) Judicial Review (ii) British Constitution (c) Directive Principles of State policy (iii) Ireland Constitution (d) Parliamentary System of Government (iv) American Constitution

List 1 - Features	List 2 - Sources
(a) Office of the Governor	(i) Government of India Act 1935
(b) Judicial Review	(ii) British Constitution
(c) Directive Principles of State policy	(iii) Ireland Constitution
(d) Parliamentary System of Government	(iv) American Constitution

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86 $Oscar Pistorious was recently in the news. What is not true of him ? (a) He is known as Olympic “Blade Runner”. (b) He shot dead his beloved on a Valentine day. (c) He participated in London Olympics and won awards at Para Olympic Competitions. (d) He is a runner from the United Kingdoms. (e) He was born without bones in his lower legs and runs with carbon fibre race blades. (f) He claims that he killed his beloved thinking her to be a burglar however it is charged that the murder is a predetermined plot.$
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87 $What are the 5 most populous cities of India in the decreasing order of their population as per 2011 Census ?$
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88 $The Chief Minister of a state can be removed if : (a) a resolution is passed by 2/3rd members of the Legislative Council or the Rajya Sabha. (b) in the opinion of the Governor, there is a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in the state. (c) a no - confidence motion is passed by the Legislative Assembly. (d) a no - confidence motion is passed by both the houses of State Legislature.$
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89 $The year 2012 - 2013 was not a centenary year for which Personality/Institution/Movement of the following ?$
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90 $According to the 73rd Amendment which of the following are optional provisions left to the state governments regarding organisation of Panchayati Institutions ? (a) 2 - 3 tier structure (b) Fixed tenure (c) Role and scope of Gram Sabha (d) District Planning Committees$
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91 $Which of the following statements is not correct regarding no confidence motion against the office bearers in Zilla Parishad under Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Panchayat Samiti Act ?$
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92 $The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission holds office for a period of :$
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93 $What are the main provisions of constitutional remedies available to Indian citizens under Indian Constitution ? Select the correct answer using the following codes : (a) The citizens can move the courts for enforcement of their Fundamental Rights. (b) The Supreme Court can issue necessary writs for enforcement of these rights. (c) The Parliament can suspend the right to constitutional remedies by two - third majority, which must also be the majority of its total membership. (d) The parliament can empower the courts, other than the Supreme Court, to exercise powers for enforcement of these rights without adversely affecting the powers of the Supreme Court.$
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94 $The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India resemble which of the following ?$
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95 $It is illegal to drink and drive in Maharashtra and one also needs a permit : (a) to buy liquor from an authorised shop. (b) to consume liquor in a hotel or a bar. (c) to possess it in your house. (d) to carry it from one place to another. Which of the above four statements is/are incorrect ?$
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96 $What is not true of the Direct Cash Benefits Transfer Scheme launched by the Central Govt. ? (a) It was launched on 1st January 2013. (b) The pilot phase has been launched in 20 districts scaling down the number from 51. (c) Herein cash will be directly transferred to the Aadhaar linked bank accounts of the intended beneficiaries. (d) It is supposed to prevent corruption and leaky distribution. (e) On the day of the launch the hurdle in Maharashtra was stated to be inadequate number of Aadhar - linked accounts.$
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97 $Which one of the following statements is correct, regarding the International Monetary Fund ?$
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98 $Consider the following statements : (a) India was the first country to recognize the people's Republic of China on 1st January, 1950. (b) India objected to China's permanent membership in the Security Council of UN. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?$
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99 $If an election to the post of the President of India is set aside by the Supreme Court then the orders made by the incumbent until then :$
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100 $Consider the following statements : (a) Nalinis death penalty for Rajiv Gandhi's assassination was commuted to life imprisonment on the basis of a recommendation of the state cabinet and an appeal by the Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi. (b) Justice K.T. Thomas who headed the Supreme Court bench that confirmed the death rap now feels that it would be incorrect to hang the remaining three sentenced to death for Rajiv Gandhi's assassination as the antecedents, nature and character of the acused were not considered before.$
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