Civil Services Exam 2013-General Studies Model Test Paper 5-Part 1
Civil Services Exam 2013-General
Studies Full Test – 5
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1. Headline WPI inflation which averaged
9.56 per cent in 2010-11 and 8.94 per cent in 2011-12 decelerated to 7.55 per
cent in the first nine months of 2012-13 (Apr-Dec). Which of the following are
the reason for inflation?
1.
persistently elevated prices for eggs, meat and fish
2. rise
in the prices of cereals and vegetables
3.
increase in international prices of fertilizers
4.
decrease in administered prices of diesel
a) 1,2,3
&4
b) 1,2
&3
c) 2,3
&4
d) None
of the above
Answer: B
2. Find out the correct statements
1.
Inflation in protein foods, particularly eggs, meat and fish and in fruits
& vegetables has persisted because of changes in dietary habits and supply
constraints.
2. Long
time series data from National Accounts on private final consumption
expenditure indicate a structural shift in per capita consumption.
3. The
share of food consumption in total consumption has declined.
4. The
share of protein foods within overall food expenditure increased.
a) 1,
& 3 only
b) 1,2
& 3 only
c) 3
& 4 only
d) All
of the above
Answer: D
3. Find out the correct statement
1. In
world GDP in 2011, the share of services was 67.5 per cent more or less the
same as in 2001.
2. The
top 15 countries in terms of services GDP are also the same in overall GDP in
2011.
3. Among
the top 15 countries with highest overall GDP in 2011, India
4. A
comparison of the services performance of 15 countries in the eleven year
period from 2001 to 2011 shows that the increase in share of services in GDP is
the highest for India
a) 1,2
& 4 only
b) 1,2
& 3 only
c) 1,3
& 4 only
d) 1,2,3
& 4
Answer: A
4. The share of services in employment for
many developed countries is very high and in many cases higher than the share
of services in incomes but the gap between these shares is relatively less.
Find out the correct statement on this regard?
1. All
the BRICS countries have a similar pattern.
2. China
a) Both
1 & 2
b) 1 only
c) 2
only
d) None
of the above
Answer: B
5. Find out the correct statement
1. The
growth of services in the world and India
2. Over
the years, India
3. India
4. This
sector has been pulling up the growth of the Indian economy with a great amount
of stability for more than a decade
a)1,2
& 3 only
b) 2,3
& 4 only
c) 1,3
& 4 only
d) 1,2,3
& 4
Answer: C
6. Find out the correct statement
1. A
comparison of the share of services in the gross state domestic product of
different states and union territories in 2011-12 shows that the services
sector is the dominant sector in most states of India
2.
Service Growth Rate is the highest in Himachal Pradesh
3. The
share of service sector is highest in Delhi
a) 1
& 2 only
b) 2
& 3 only
c) 1
& 3 only
d) 1,2
& 3
Answer: A
7. FDI in multibrand retail trading has
been permitted subject to specified conditions. Which of the following are
considered to be such conditions?
1. Fresh
agricultural produce, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, pulses,
fresh poultry, fishery and meat products may be unbranded
2.
Minimum amount to be brought in as FDI by the foreign investor would be US $100
million.
3. At
least 25 per cent of total FDI brought in shall be invested in 'backend infrastructure'
within three years of the first tranche of FDI
4. At
least 30 per cent of the value of procurement of manufactured/processed
products purchased shall be sourced from Indian 'small industries' which have a
total investment in plant and machinery not exceeding US $ 1 million.
a) 1,2
& 3 only
b) 2,3
& 4 only
c) 1, 3
& 4 only
d) 1,2
& 4 only
Answer: D
8. RESDEX index is of
a) World
Habitat Programme
b)
National Housing Bank
c) Price
Movement of Housing companies in Bombay Stock Exchange
d) Price
Movement of Housing companies in National Stock Exchange
Answer: B
9. The NMP was approved by the government
in October 2011. The major objectives of the policy ar enhancing the share of
manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) to 25 per cent and creating an
additional 100 million additional jobs over a decade or so. The NMP provides
for promotion of clusters and aggregation, especially through the creation of
national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs). Out of twelve NIMZs so for
announced, eight are along the DMIC. Besides, four other NIMZs have been given
in principle approval. Find out those NIMZs
1. Nagpur in Maharashtra
2.
Tumkur in Karnataka
3.
Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh
4. Medak
in Andhra Pradesh
a) 1,2
& 3 only
b) 2,3
& 4 only
c) 1,2
& 4 only
d) 1,2,3
& 4
Answer: D
10. The MSME sector covers both the
registered and informal sectors. The classification of micro, small and medium
enterprises at present is based on the criterion of investment in plant and
machinery by each enterprise. In order to boost the MSME sector, several
schemes are under operation. Which of the following include among those
schemes?
1. As
per Procurement Policy, all the central ministries/departments/central public
sector undertakings (CPSUs) shall procure minimum of 20 per cent of their
annual value of goods/services required by them from MSEs from April 2013.
3. The
Ministry of MSME has adopted a cluster approach for holistic development of MSE
in a cost effective manner.
3. The
Government is implementing the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for MSEs with the
objective of facilitating flow of credit to the MSEs, particularly to micro
enterprises by providing guarantee cover for loans upto Rs.100 lakh without
collateral/third party guarantees.
4. Credit
Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CLCSS) for MSEs
aims at facilitating technology up gradation of MSEs by providing 15 per cent
capital subsidy limited to the 15 lakhs for purchase of plant & machinery.
a) 2,3
& 4 only
b) 1,2
& 3 only
c) 1,3
& 4 only
d) 1,2 3
& 4
Answer: A
11. Find out the correct statement
regarding FDI inflows
1. FDI
equity inflows showed a increase of 43 percent as compared to the previous
year.
2.
Services, hotels and tourism attracted maximum FDI inflows
3. In
FDI equity investments, Mauritius
4. As
per The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World
Investment Report, India
a) 1,2,3
& 4
b) 1,2
& 3 only
c) 2,3
& 4 only
d) 3
& 4 only
Answer: C
12. It was declared as UNESCO world
heritage site in the year 2012. It is the largest and deepest world heritage site in
the world. It is also a Marine Protected Area. In includes few Islands and two submerged coral reefs named Carondelet
reef and Winslow reef. Find out the name of the site mentioned here
a) Bunaken Marine Park
b) Phoenix Island
c)
Mesoamerican Barrier reef system
d)
Cordelt Bank
Answer: B
13. The World Database on Protected Areas
is the largest assembly of data on the World's terrestial and Marine Protected
Areas. Find out the correct statement about WDPA
1. It is
a joint venture between United Nations Environment programme World Conservation
Monitoring centre and the International Union for Conservation Monitoring
Centre and the International Union for Conservation of Nature, World Commission
on Protected Areas.
2.
Protected Planet is a database Internet Portal for WDPA
3. It
uses the IUCN's definition of a protected areas.
a) 1,2
& 3
b) 1
only
c) 2
only
d) 2
& 3 only
Answer: A
14. It is the oldest and deepest lake in
the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen fresh water reserve.
It is known as the Galapagos of Russia
a)
Tanganjika
b) Caspian Sea
c) Lake Baikal
d)Vostak
Answer: C
15. This lake is located within 5
countries. It is the earth's biggest enclosed body of water. There are no
rivers releasing the lake's waters. The salinity of the lake is around 1.25%,
enough to make it inhabitable by some salt water marine life. Find out the lake
a) Red Sea
b) Black Sea
c) Caspian Sea
d) Sea of Azov
Answer: C
16. Lazarus Taxon is a taxon that
disappeared for one or more periods from the fossil Record, only to reappear
later. Which of the following are reappearing in IUCN red list species?
1. Yellow
tailed Woolly Monkey
2.
Woolly flying Squirrel
3.
Miller Grizzled Langur
4.
Tammer Wallerby
a) 1,2,3
& 4
b) 2,3
& 4 only
c) 1,2
& 3 only
d) 2
& 3 only
Answer: A
17. Phytoremediation describes the
treatment of Environmental problems through the use of plants. Phytoextraction
is one of the Phytoremediation process in which substances are concentrated
into the plant Biomass. Find out the correct substance with its plant Biomass
1.
Arsenic - Sunflower
2. Lead
- Indian mustard
3.
Caesium 137 - Indian Mustard
4.
Strontium 90 - Sunflower
a) 1,2,3
& 4
b) 1
& 2 only
c) 2
& 3 only
d) 1,2
& 4 only
Answer: D
18. Due to the lower carbon emission and
the greater possibility to use waste material, there are high scope for 2nd
generation biofuels that are mainly made from non-edible foodstocks such as
lingocelluloic materials like wood and straw. Which of the following are the
advantages of 2nd generation Biofuel than the first generation Biofuel?
1. They
are more efficient & environmentally friendly
2. Less
farmland is required because the whole plant can be used
3. Use
of fertilizer to grow these plants is very high
a) 1,2
& 3
b) 1
& 2 only
c) 1
& 3 only
d) 2
& 3 only
Answer: B
19. There seems to have been some
development of trade during the later vedic period. Find out the correct
statement about Medium of Exchange during later vedic period?
1.
Cattle served as a medium of Exchange
2.
Niksha, a gold ornament with a fixed weight
3.
Satamanan, a weight of Gold/Silver
4.
Krisnala, a Gold Coin
a) 1,2 ,
3 & 4
b) 2,3
& 4 only
c) 1,2
& 3 only
d) 2
& 3 only
Answer: C
20. Find out the reason for the Surat Split
1. The
moderates believed that the methods like boycott should be used only in special
circumstances and for specific purposes.
2. Moderates
managed to call off the educational boycott in 1905.
3. The
extremists advocated a relentless boycott of the government educational
institutions, justice and executive administration, backed up by the positive
development of Swadeshi industries, national schools and arbitration courts.
a) 1,2
& 3
b) 1
& 2 only
c) 1
& 3 only
d) 2
& 3 only
Answer: A
21. It authorised the Government through a
system of special courts, to detain anyone without trial for a maximum period
of two years. While all the sections of Indian opinion deeply resented the Act,
it was Gandhiji who suggested a concrete form of a mass protest at an all
Indian level. Which of the following Act is mentioned
a)
Government of India
b) Arms
Act
c) Press
Act
d)
Rowlatt Act
Answer: D
22. At Gandhi's insistence crucial changes
were made in the organisation of the Congress to turn it into a real people's
party during the Non-Cooperation Movement. Which of the following changes are
correct on this regard?
1. A
regular four-anna membership to enable the poor to become members
2. A
hierarchy of village-taluka-district or town committees, so as to enable the
congress to reach down to the grassroots.
3.
Reorganisation of PCCs on a linguistic basis so as to bring it closer to the
people by suing the vernacular.
4. The
number of delegates to be fixed in proportion to the Natural Resources.
a) 1,2,3
& 4
b) 1,.2
& 3 only
c) 2,3
& 4 only
d) 1
& 4 only
Answer: B
23. 'Iam here, therefore, to invite and
submit cheerfully to the highest penalty that can be inflicted upon me for what
in law is a deliberate crime, and what appears to me to be the highest duty of
a citizen'. It is a statement, released in 10th march 1922, of which of the
following Freedom Fighter
a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
b)
Rabindranath Tagore
c) Bal
Gangadhar Tilak
d)
Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: D
24. The Government pressed for a Public
Safety Bill which would empower it to summarily deport any one, and the Trade
Disputes Act of April 1929, which imposed a system of tribunals and sought to
ban strikes 'undertaken of objects other than furtherance of trade dispute or
if designed to coerce the government and/or inflict hardship of the Community'.
What is/are the reaction of congress towards the Bill?
a) The
congress officially opposed both the bills.
b)
congress supported Public Safety Bill
c)
congress supported Trade Dispute Act
d)
congress supported both the bills
Answer: A
25. Find the correct statement
1. 'The Independence
2. It
acted as a pressure group within the congress
3. Its
goal was to achieve Complete Independence and a Socialist, Democratic State.
4. It
was created in the year 1920
a) 1,2,3
& 4
b) 1,3
& 4 only
c) 1,2
& 3 only
d) 2,3
& 4 only
Answer: C
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