UPPSC (Prelims) General Studies Paper I with Answer Key & Solutions (2020) | UPPSC Previous Year Papers - UPPSC (UP) PDF Download

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1 National Clean Air Programme has been launched 
by the Central Government in the year:
(a) 2018 (b) 2017
(c) 2020 (d) 2019
2 The rulers of which of the following dynasty 
have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
(a) V akatakas (b) Ikshvakus
(c) Shaks (d) Kharvelas
3 Which of the following Committees recommended 
a poverty line based on nutritional requirements 
exclusively?
(a) Alagh Committee 
(b) Lakdawala Committee
(c) Tendulkar Committee 
(d) Rangarajan Committee
4 The official 'Agronomal' during Mauryan age was 
related with which of the following field?
(a) Weight and measurement
(b) Administrative management
(c) Construction of roads
(d) Revenue management
5 Which of the following indicators is NOT used to 
calculate Human Development Index (HDI)?
(a) Life Expectancy (b) Education
(c) Per Capita Income (d) Social Inequality
6 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Mahajanpadas)
List-II
(Capitals)
A. Matsya 1. Mathura
B. Kuru 2. Potan
C. Sursena 3. Virat Nagar
D. Asmak 4. Indraprastha
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 3 4 1
7 The idea of 'Cultural Poverty' was given be:
(a) Oscar Lewis (b) Gunnar Myrdal
(c) Aashish Bose (d) Amarya Sen
8 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): We have much more information 
about Cholas than their predecessors.
 Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of 
having inscriptions written on the walls of temples 
giving a historical narrative of their victories.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
9 During the mid 80's decade of twentieth century, 
the negative aspects of development were discussed 
at large. Which one among the following was NOT 
such important?
(a) Degradation of natural resources
(b) Environment pollution
(c) Politics and Development
(d) Displacement and Rehabilitation of masses
10 Which of the following Indian Archaeologists 
first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered 
prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?
(a) Madho Swaroop Vatsa
(b) H.D. Sankalla
(c) V .S. Wakankar
(d) V .N. Mishra
11 No. of cities in U.P . which are covered under the 
'Smart City' Scheme:
(a) 10 (b) 12
(c) 15 (d) 18
12 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Harappan Site)
List-II
(UT/State of India)
A. Balu 1. Uttar Pradesh
B. Manda 2. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Padri 3. Haryana
D. Hulas 4. Gujarat
 
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1 National Clean Air Programme has been launched 
by the Central Government in the year:
(a) 2018 (b) 2017
(c) 2020 (d) 2019
2 The rulers of which of the following dynasty 
have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
(a) V akatakas (b) Ikshvakus
(c) Shaks (d) Kharvelas
3 Which of the following Committees recommended 
a poverty line based on nutritional requirements 
exclusively?
(a) Alagh Committee 
(b) Lakdawala Committee
(c) Tendulkar Committee 
(d) Rangarajan Committee
4 The official 'Agronomal' during Mauryan age was 
related with which of the following field?
(a) Weight and measurement
(b) Administrative management
(c) Construction of roads
(d) Revenue management
5 Which of the following indicators is NOT used to 
calculate Human Development Index (HDI)?
(a) Life Expectancy (b) Education
(c) Per Capita Income (d) Social Inequality
6 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Mahajanpadas)
List-II
(Capitals)
A. Matsya 1. Mathura
B. Kuru 2. Potan
C. Sursena 3. Virat Nagar
D. Asmak 4. Indraprastha
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 3 4 1
7 The idea of 'Cultural Poverty' was given be:
(a) Oscar Lewis (b) Gunnar Myrdal
(c) Aashish Bose (d) Amarya Sen
8 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): We have much more information 
about Cholas than their predecessors.
 Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of 
having inscriptions written on the walls of temples 
giving a historical narrative of their victories.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
9 During the mid 80's decade of twentieth century, 
the negative aspects of development were discussed 
at large. Which one among the following was NOT 
such important?
(a) Degradation of natural resources
(b) Environment pollution
(c) Politics and Development
(d) Displacement and Rehabilitation of masses
10 Which of the following Indian Archaeologists 
first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered 
prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?
(a) Madho Swaroop Vatsa
(b) H.D. Sankalla
(c) V .S. Wakankar
(d) V .N. Mishra
11 No. of cities in U.P . which are covered under the 
'Smart City' Scheme:
(a) 10 (b) 12
(c) 15 (d) 18
12 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Harappan Site)
List-II
(UT/State of India)
A. Balu 1. Uttar Pradesh
B. Manda 2. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Padri 3. Haryana
D. Hulas 4. Gujarat
 
     
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 2 4 1
13 The discussion on 'Sustainable Development' was 
started after submitting a report on environment to 
the United Nation in 1987. That report was:
(a) First Report on Climate Change
(b) Our Common Future
(c) Second Report on Climate Change
(d) Fifth Assessment Report
14 Consider the following statements and select the 
correct answer using the codes given below.
1. The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen 
Tsang, Abuzaiyid, Al-Masudi and Alberuni.
2. The pilgrimage to Sambapur was associated with 
Sun worship.
 Codes:
(a) Only 1 is correct 
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct 
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
15 The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship 
initiative set up by:
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development 
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
16 Who of the following was sent as representative of 
labourers by Indian Government in the Washington 
Summit of I.L.O. in the year 1919?
(a) V .P . Wadia (b) N.M. Joshi
(c) C.F . Andrews (d) Joseph Baptista
17 The book 'Silent Spring' published in 1962 which 
set the tone an environmental movement in the 
world, was written by:
(a) Carolyn Merchant (b) Karl Marx
(c) Rachel Carson (d) Rajgopalan
18 With reference to the Treaty of “Aix-la-Chapelle 
– 1748” which of the following statements is/are 
correct?
1. The First Carnatic War was ended.
2. The English got back Madras.
 Select the correct answer using the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
19 Which one among the following is NOT covered 
under Integrated Child Development Programme?
(a) Supplementary Nutrition
(b) Immunization
(c) Nutrition and Health Education
(d) Family Planning
20 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indian Arm Act 1. 1876
B. Royal Title Act 2. 1878
C. Indian High Court Act 3. 1869
D. Indian Divorce Act 4. 1861
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 2 1 4 3
21 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indus Valley Civilization 1. Pastoral
B. Later Vedic Society 2. Land Lordism
C. Rigvedic Society 3. Agrarian
D. Medieval Period 4. Urban
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 3 1
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 1 2
22 Who had merged Sikkim in India?
(a) Lord Hastings (b) Lord William Bentinck
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Auckland
23 Kanpur and Lucknow cities of U.P . became million 
cities as per the census of India in the year:
(a) 1951 and 1961 respectively
(b) 1961 and 1971 respectively
(c) 1971 and 1981 respectively
(d) 1981 and 1991 respectively
24 Who among the following leaders did NOT 
participated in the Second Round T able Conference?
(a) M.K. Gandhi 
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya 
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
25 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Jajmani 1. North India
B. Bara Balute 2. Karnataka
C. Mirasi 3. Maharashtra
D. Adade 4. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 3 4 2
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1 National Clean Air Programme has been launched 
by the Central Government in the year:
(a) 2018 (b) 2017
(c) 2020 (d) 2019
2 The rulers of which of the following dynasty 
have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
(a) V akatakas (b) Ikshvakus
(c) Shaks (d) Kharvelas
3 Which of the following Committees recommended 
a poverty line based on nutritional requirements 
exclusively?
(a) Alagh Committee 
(b) Lakdawala Committee
(c) Tendulkar Committee 
(d) Rangarajan Committee
4 The official 'Agronomal' during Mauryan age was 
related with which of the following field?
(a) Weight and measurement
(b) Administrative management
(c) Construction of roads
(d) Revenue management
5 Which of the following indicators is NOT used to 
calculate Human Development Index (HDI)?
(a) Life Expectancy (b) Education
(c) Per Capita Income (d) Social Inequality
6 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Mahajanpadas)
List-II
(Capitals)
A. Matsya 1. Mathura
B. Kuru 2. Potan
C. Sursena 3. Virat Nagar
D. Asmak 4. Indraprastha
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 3 4 1
7 The idea of 'Cultural Poverty' was given be:
(a) Oscar Lewis (b) Gunnar Myrdal
(c) Aashish Bose (d) Amarya Sen
8 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): We have much more information 
about Cholas than their predecessors.
 Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of 
having inscriptions written on the walls of temples 
giving a historical narrative of their victories.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
9 During the mid 80's decade of twentieth century, 
the negative aspects of development were discussed 
at large. Which one among the following was NOT 
such important?
(a) Degradation of natural resources
(b) Environment pollution
(c) Politics and Development
(d) Displacement and Rehabilitation of masses
10 Which of the following Indian Archaeologists 
first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered 
prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?
(a) Madho Swaroop Vatsa
(b) H.D. Sankalla
(c) V .S. Wakankar
(d) V .N. Mishra
11 No. of cities in U.P . which are covered under the 
'Smart City' Scheme:
(a) 10 (b) 12
(c) 15 (d) 18
12 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Harappan Site)
List-II
(UT/State of India)
A. Balu 1. Uttar Pradesh
B. Manda 2. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Padri 3. Haryana
D. Hulas 4. Gujarat
 
     
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 2 4 1
13 The discussion on 'Sustainable Development' was 
started after submitting a report on environment to 
the United Nation in 1987. That report was:
(a) First Report on Climate Change
(b) Our Common Future
(c) Second Report on Climate Change
(d) Fifth Assessment Report
14 Consider the following statements and select the 
correct answer using the codes given below.
1. The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen 
Tsang, Abuzaiyid, Al-Masudi and Alberuni.
2. The pilgrimage to Sambapur was associated with 
Sun worship.
 Codes:
(a) Only 1 is correct 
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct 
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
15 The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship 
initiative set up by:
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development 
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
16 Who of the following was sent as representative of 
labourers by Indian Government in the Washington 
Summit of I.L.O. in the year 1919?
(a) V .P . Wadia (b) N.M. Joshi
(c) C.F . Andrews (d) Joseph Baptista
17 The book 'Silent Spring' published in 1962 which 
set the tone an environmental movement in the 
world, was written by:
(a) Carolyn Merchant (b) Karl Marx
(c) Rachel Carson (d) Rajgopalan
18 With reference to the Treaty of “Aix-la-Chapelle 
– 1748” which of the following statements is/are 
correct?
1. The First Carnatic War was ended.
2. The English got back Madras.
 Select the correct answer using the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
19 Which one among the following is NOT covered 
under Integrated Child Development Programme?
(a) Supplementary Nutrition
(b) Immunization
(c) Nutrition and Health Education
(d) Family Planning
20 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indian Arm Act 1. 1876
B. Royal Title Act 2. 1878
C. Indian High Court Act 3. 1869
D. Indian Divorce Act 4. 1861
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 2 1 4 3
21 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indus Valley Civilization 1. Pastoral
B. Later Vedic Society 2. Land Lordism
C. Rigvedic Society 3. Agrarian
D. Medieval Period 4. Urban
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 3 1
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 1 2
22 Who had merged Sikkim in India?
(a) Lord Hastings (b) Lord William Bentinck
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Auckland
23 Kanpur and Lucknow cities of U.P . became million 
cities as per the census of India in the year:
(a) 1951 and 1961 respectively
(b) 1961 and 1971 respectively
(c) 1971 and 1981 respectively
(d) 1981 and 1991 respectively
24 Who among the following leaders did NOT 
participated in the Second Round T able Conference?
(a) M.K. Gandhi 
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya 
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
25 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Jajmani 1. North India
B. Bara Balute 2. Karnataka
C. Mirasi 3. Maharashtra
D. Adade 4. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 3 4 2
   
26 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Book)
List-II
(Writer)
A. The Story of My 
Deportation
1. Surendranath 
Benerjee
B. Gita Rahasya 2. Maulana Abul Kalam 
Azad
C. A Nation in Making 3. Lala Lajpat Rai
D. India Wins Freedom 4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 2
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 2 4 1 3
(d) 4 3 2 1
27 The concept of 'Marginal Man' was propounded 
by:
(a) Robert E. Park (b) Robert Redfield
(c) Louis Wirth (d) Louis Dumont
28 Who among the following established a modem 
armoury in Dindigal Mysore in 1755?
(a) Nanjraj (b) Haider Ali
(c) Devraj (d) Chikka Krishnaraj
29 Which one of the following is NOT a major cause 
of Wildlife Extinction?
(a) Loss of natural habitat
(b) To make fire in the forest
(c) Illegal commercial trade of wildlife
(d) Fast pace of population growth
30 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): The British Government introduced 
different land revenue system in different part of 
India.
 Reason (R): It led to create different classes in Indian 
peasantry.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
31 In August, 2020 Railway Museum in India was 
dedicated to the nation at which of the following 
places?
(a) Hubballi (b) Mysore
(c) Silvasa (d) Chittaranjan
32 Consider the following text and arrange them in 
chronological order:
1. Fatawa-i-Jahandari
2. Prithiraja-Raso
3. Kitab-ul-Hind
4. Kitab-ul-Hind
5. T abaqat-i-Nasiri
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) 2, 3, 4, 1 (b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2 (d) 3, 2, 4, 1
33 Which among the following became the first Arab 
Nation to lunch the Mars Mission in July, 2020?
(a) Saudi Arabia (b) Kuwait
(c) United Arab Emirates (d) Qatar
34 Who was the ruler of Golkonda when Aurangzeb 
seized the fort of Golkonda in 1687?
(a) Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
(b) Sikandar Adil Shah
(c) Ali Adil Shah II
(d) Shayasta Khan
35 Which of the following neighbouring countries of 
India has banned free internet for social media in 
July, 2020?
(a) Nepal (b) Bhutan
(c) Myanmar (d) Bangladesh
36 Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Akbar tried to fix the age of marriage for boys 
and girls.
2. Akbar gave freedom to girls to marry at their 
own will and not under parental pressure.
 Select the correct answer using the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
37 Which of the following statements/s about 'India 
Ideas Sumit, 2020' is/are correct?
1. It was organised by US – India Business Council 
Virtually on 22nd July, 2020.
2. The theme of the Summit was 'Empowering 
India'.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
38 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Officer)
List-II
(Assign Duty)
A. Diwan-i-T an 1. Look after the office
B. Mustarfi 2. Maintained a proper list of 
main events and firmans
C. Mushrif 3. Look after the Jagir and 
Salaries
D. V akianvis 4.Examine the income-
expenditure of State
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 4 1 2 3
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1 National Clean Air Programme has been launched 
by the Central Government in the year:
(a) 2018 (b) 2017
(c) 2020 (d) 2019
2 The rulers of which of the following dynasty 
have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
(a) V akatakas (b) Ikshvakus
(c) Shaks (d) Kharvelas
3 Which of the following Committees recommended 
a poverty line based on nutritional requirements 
exclusively?
(a) Alagh Committee 
(b) Lakdawala Committee
(c) Tendulkar Committee 
(d) Rangarajan Committee
4 The official 'Agronomal' during Mauryan age was 
related with which of the following field?
(a) Weight and measurement
(b) Administrative management
(c) Construction of roads
(d) Revenue management
5 Which of the following indicators is NOT used to 
calculate Human Development Index (HDI)?
(a) Life Expectancy (b) Education
(c) Per Capita Income (d) Social Inequality
6 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Mahajanpadas)
List-II
(Capitals)
A. Matsya 1. Mathura
B. Kuru 2. Potan
C. Sursena 3. Virat Nagar
D. Asmak 4. Indraprastha
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 3 4 1
7 The idea of 'Cultural Poverty' was given be:
(a) Oscar Lewis (b) Gunnar Myrdal
(c) Aashish Bose (d) Amarya Sen
8 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): We have much more information 
about Cholas than their predecessors.
 Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of 
having inscriptions written on the walls of temples 
giving a historical narrative of their victories.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
9 During the mid 80's decade of twentieth century, 
the negative aspects of development were discussed 
at large. Which one among the following was NOT 
such important?
(a) Degradation of natural resources
(b) Environment pollution
(c) Politics and Development
(d) Displacement and Rehabilitation of masses
10 Which of the following Indian Archaeologists 
first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered 
prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?
(a) Madho Swaroop Vatsa
(b) H.D. Sankalla
(c) V .S. Wakankar
(d) V .N. Mishra
11 No. of cities in U.P . which are covered under the 
'Smart City' Scheme:
(a) 10 (b) 12
(c) 15 (d) 18
12 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Harappan Site)
List-II
(UT/State of India)
A. Balu 1. Uttar Pradesh
B. Manda 2. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Padri 3. Haryana
D. Hulas 4. Gujarat
 
     
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 2 4 1
13 The discussion on 'Sustainable Development' was 
started after submitting a report on environment to 
the United Nation in 1987. That report was:
(a) First Report on Climate Change
(b) Our Common Future
(c) Second Report on Climate Change
(d) Fifth Assessment Report
14 Consider the following statements and select the 
correct answer using the codes given below.
1. The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen 
Tsang, Abuzaiyid, Al-Masudi and Alberuni.
2. The pilgrimage to Sambapur was associated with 
Sun worship.
 Codes:
(a) Only 1 is correct 
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct 
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
15 The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship 
initiative set up by:
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development 
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
16 Who of the following was sent as representative of 
labourers by Indian Government in the Washington 
Summit of I.L.O. in the year 1919?
(a) V .P . Wadia (b) N.M. Joshi
(c) C.F . Andrews (d) Joseph Baptista
17 The book 'Silent Spring' published in 1962 which 
set the tone an environmental movement in the 
world, was written by:
(a) Carolyn Merchant (b) Karl Marx
(c) Rachel Carson (d) Rajgopalan
18 With reference to the Treaty of “Aix-la-Chapelle 
– 1748” which of the following statements is/are 
correct?
1. The First Carnatic War was ended.
2. The English got back Madras.
 Select the correct answer using the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
19 Which one among the following is NOT covered 
under Integrated Child Development Programme?
(a) Supplementary Nutrition
(b) Immunization
(c) Nutrition and Health Education
(d) Family Planning
20 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indian Arm Act 1. 1876
B. Royal Title Act 2. 1878
C. Indian High Court Act 3. 1869
D. Indian Divorce Act 4. 1861
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 2 1 4 3
21 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indus Valley Civilization 1. Pastoral
B. Later Vedic Society 2. Land Lordism
C. Rigvedic Society 3. Agrarian
D. Medieval Period 4. Urban
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 3 1
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 1 2
22 Who had merged Sikkim in India?
(a) Lord Hastings (b) Lord William Bentinck
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Auckland
23 Kanpur and Lucknow cities of U.P . became million 
cities as per the census of India in the year:
(a) 1951 and 1961 respectively
(b) 1961 and 1971 respectively
(c) 1971 and 1981 respectively
(d) 1981 and 1991 respectively
24 Who among the following leaders did NOT 
participated in the Second Round T able Conference?
(a) M.K. Gandhi 
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya 
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
25 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Jajmani 1. North India
B. Bara Balute 2. Karnataka
C. Mirasi 3. Maharashtra
D. Adade 4. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 3 4 2
   
26 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Book)
List-II
(Writer)
A. The Story of My 
Deportation
1. Surendranath 
Benerjee
B. Gita Rahasya 2. Maulana Abul Kalam 
Azad
C. A Nation in Making 3. Lala Lajpat Rai
D. India Wins Freedom 4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 2
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 2 4 1 3
(d) 4 3 2 1
27 The concept of 'Marginal Man' was propounded 
by:
(a) Robert E. Park (b) Robert Redfield
(c) Louis Wirth (d) Louis Dumont
28 Who among the following established a modem 
armoury in Dindigal Mysore in 1755?
(a) Nanjraj (b) Haider Ali
(c) Devraj (d) Chikka Krishnaraj
29 Which one of the following is NOT a major cause 
of Wildlife Extinction?
(a) Loss of natural habitat
(b) To make fire in the forest
(c) Illegal commercial trade of wildlife
(d) Fast pace of population growth
30 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): The British Government introduced 
different land revenue system in different part of 
India.
 Reason (R): It led to create different classes in Indian 
peasantry.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
31 In August, 2020 Railway Museum in India was 
dedicated to the nation at which of the following 
places?
(a) Hubballi (b) Mysore
(c) Silvasa (d) Chittaranjan
32 Consider the following text and arrange them in 
chronological order:
1. Fatawa-i-Jahandari
2. Prithiraja-Raso
3. Kitab-ul-Hind
4. Kitab-ul-Hind
5. T abaqat-i-Nasiri
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) 2, 3, 4, 1 (b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2 (d) 3, 2, 4, 1
33 Which among the following became the first Arab 
Nation to lunch the Mars Mission in July, 2020?
(a) Saudi Arabia (b) Kuwait
(c) United Arab Emirates (d) Qatar
34 Who was the ruler of Golkonda when Aurangzeb 
seized the fort of Golkonda in 1687?
(a) Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
(b) Sikandar Adil Shah
(c) Ali Adil Shah II
(d) Shayasta Khan
35 Which of the following neighbouring countries of 
India has banned free internet for social media in 
July, 2020?
(a) Nepal (b) Bhutan
(c) Myanmar (d) Bangladesh
36 Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Akbar tried to fix the age of marriage for boys 
and girls.
2. Akbar gave freedom to girls to marry at their 
own will and not under parental pressure.
 Select the correct answer using the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
37 Which of the following statements/s about 'India 
Ideas Sumit, 2020' is/are correct?
1. It was organised by US – India Business Council 
Virtually on 22nd July, 2020.
2. The theme of the Summit was 'Empowering 
India'.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
38 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Officer)
List-II
(Assign Duty)
A. Diwan-i-T an 1. Look after the office
B. Mustarfi 2. Maintained a proper list of 
main events and firmans
C. Mushrif 3. Look after the Jagir and 
Salaries
D. V akianvis 4.Examine the income-
expenditure of State
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 4 1 2 3
     
39 The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved on 29
th
 
July, 2020 to establish a National Law University at 
which of the following cities?
(a) Kanpur (b) Lucknow
(c) Gorakhpur (d) Prayagarj
40 Which of the following is NOT correctly 
matched?
List-I List-II
(a) Shaikh Moinuddin Chishti Ajmer
(b) Shaikh Burhanuddin Gharib Daulatabad
(c) Shaikh Mohammad Hussaini Gulbarga
(d) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya Multan
41 Indian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports 
announced on 25
th
 July, 2020 that in 2021 fourth 
'Khelo India Youth Games' will be hosted by:
(a) Haryana (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra
42 Which of the following Mughal period canals, 
was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firuz 
Shah?
(a) Shekhnu-Ni (b) Shahab Nahr
(c) Nahr-i-Bihisht (d) Nahr-i-Agra
43 Which of the following Indian Football Club 
became country's first ever football club to feature 
on NASDAQ billboards in New Y ork's Time Square 
on 29
th
 July, 2020?
(a) East Bengal 
(b) Churchill Brothers
(c) Mohan Bagan 
(d) Bengaluru Football Club
44 Who among the following was the author of the 
book 'Kitab-i-Nauras'?
(a) Ibrahim Adil Shah II (b) Ali Adil Shah
(c) Quli Qutab Shah (d) Akbar II
45 The first 'Kisan Rail' of India started its journey 
on 8
th
 August, 2020 between which of the following 
two stations?
(a) Ghaziabad and Howrah
(b) Devlali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar)
(c) Nasik and New Delhi
(d) Nasik and Ahmedabad
46 In which of the following districts of U.P . a major 
solar power plant was established in collaboration 
with France in 2018?
(a) Agra (b) Ballia
(c) Deoria (d) Mirzapur
47 Which of the following is NOT correctly 
matched?
Summit Place
(a) East Asia Summit, 2020 Singapore
(b) G-20 Summit, 2019 Osaka
(c) G-7 Summit, 2019 Biarritz
(d) East Asia Summit, 2019 Bangkok
48 How many more 'Ramsar Sites' were added to 
Uttar Pradesh in January, 2020?
(a) 3 (b) 6
(c) 9 (d) 12
49 In which of the following States of India the 
first-ever E-Lok Adalat was started during the 
COVID-19 period?
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Maharashtra
(c) Chhattisgarh (d) Bihar
50 Which of the following tribes is NOT the native 
to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India?
(a) Halchu (b) Rengma
(c) Onge (d) Shompen
51 With reference to the detailed report of Tiger 
Census 2018 released by Government of India in 
July 2020, which of the following Statement(s) is/
are correct?
1. India has 70% of total global tiger's population.
2. Nearly 30% of India's tigers live outside tiger 
reserve.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
 Codes: 
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
52 Which of the following rivers is a Trans-
Himalayan river?
(a) Jhelum (b) Sutlej
(c) Ganga (d) Ravi
53 Which among the following hosted 'Global 
Vaccine Summit' on 4
th
 June, 2020?
(a) United Kingdom 
(b) United States of America
(c) India
(d) China
54 Which of the following is NOT correctly 
matched?
T ribes Location
A. Angamis 1. Nagaland
B. Birhors 2. Jharkhand
C. Khas 3. Arunachal Pradesh
D. T odas 4. Tamil Nadu
55 'Sarthak' launched in August 2020 by Ministry of 
Defence, Government of India relates to which of 
the following?
(a) Smart Bomb (b) Rocket Launcher
(c) Offshore Patrol Vessel (d) Light Combat Aircraft
56 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Lake)
List-II
(Location)
A. Sala Lake 1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Badkhal Lake 2. Haryana
C. Loktak Lake 3. Manipur
D. Kaliveli Lake 4. Tamil Nadu
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 1 4 2 3
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1 National Clean Air Programme has been launched 
by the Central Government in the year:
(a) 2018 (b) 2017
(c) 2020 (d) 2019
2 The rulers of which of the following dynasty 
have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
(a) V akatakas (b) Ikshvakus
(c) Shaks (d) Kharvelas
3 Which of the following Committees recommended 
a poverty line based on nutritional requirements 
exclusively?
(a) Alagh Committee 
(b) Lakdawala Committee
(c) Tendulkar Committee 
(d) Rangarajan Committee
4 The official 'Agronomal' during Mauryan age was 
related with which of the following field?
(a) Weight and measurement
(b) Administrative management
(c) Construction of roads
(d) Revenue management
5 Which of the following indicators is NOT used to 
calculate Human Development Index (HDI)?
(a) Life Expectancy (b) Education
(c) Per Capita Income (d) Social Inequality
6 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Mahajanpadas)
List-II
(Capitals)
A. Matsya 1. Mathura
B. Kuru 2. Potan
C. Sursena 3. Virat Nagar
D. Asmak 4. Indraprastha
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 3 4 1
7 The idea of 'Cultural Poverty' was given be:
(a) Oscar Lewis (b) Gunnar Myrdal
(c) Aashish Bose (d) Amarya Sen
8 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): We have much more information 
about Cholas than their predecessors.
 Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of 
having inscriptions written on the walls of temples 
giving a historical narrative of their victories.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
9 During the mid 80's decade of twentieth century, 
the negative aspects of development were discussed 
at large. Which one among the following was NOT 
such important?
(a) Degradation of natural resources
(b) Environment pollution
(c) Politics and Development
(d) Displacement and Rehabilitation of masses
10 Which of the following Indian Archaeologists 
first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered 
prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?
(a) Madho Swaroop Vatsa
(b) H.D. Sankalla
(c) V .S. Wakankar
(d) V .N. Mishra
11 No. of cities in U.P . which are covered under the 
'Smart City' Scheme:
(a) 10 (b) 12
(c) 15 (d) 18
12 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Harappan Site)
List-II
(UT/State of India)
A. Balu 1. Uttar Pradesh
B. Manda 2. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Padri 3. Haryana
D. Hulas 4. Gujarat
 
     
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 2 4 1
13 The discussion on 'Sustainable Development' was 
started after submitting a report on environment to 
the United Nation in 1987. That report was:
(a) First Report on Climate Change
(b) Our Common Future
(c) Second Report on Climate Change
(d) Fifth Assessment Report
14 Consider the following statements and select the 
correct answer using the codes given below.
1. The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen 
Tsang, Abuzaiyid, Al-Masudi and Alberuni.
2. The pilgrimage to Sambapur was associated with 
Sun worship.
 Codes:
(a) Only 1 is correct 
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct 
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
15 The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship 
initiative set up by:
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development 
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
16 Who of the following was sent as representative of 
labourers by Indian Government in the Washington 
Summit of I.L.O. in the year 1919?
(a) V .P . Wadia (b) N.M. Joshi
(c) C.F . Andrews (d) Joseph Baptista
17 The book 'Silent Spring' published in 1962 which 
set the tone an environmental movement in the 
world, was written by:
(a) Carolyn Merchant (b) Karl Marx
(c) Rachel Carson (d) Rajgopalan
18 With reference to the Treaty of “Aix-la-Chapelle 
– 1748” which of the following statements is/are 
correct?
1. The First Carnatic War was ended.
2. The English got back Madras.
 Select the correct answer using the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
19 Which one among the following is NOT covered 
under Integrated Child Development Programme?
(a) Supplementary Nutrition
(b) Immunization
(c) Nutrition and Health Education
(d) Family Planning
20 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indian Arm Act 1. 1876
B. Royal Title Act 2. 1878
C. Indian High Court Act 3. 1869
D. Indian Divorce Act 4. 1861
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 2 1 4 3
21 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Indus Valley Civilization 1. Pastoral
B. Later Vedic Society 2. Land Lordism
C. Rigvedic Society 3. Agrarian
D. Medieval Period 4. Urban
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 2 3 1
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 4 3 1 2
22 Who had merged Sikkim in India?
(a) Lord Hastings (b) Lord William Bentinck
(c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Auckland
23 Kanpur and Lucknow cities of U.P . became million 
cities as per the census of India in the year:
(a) 1951 and 1961 respectively
(b) 1961 and 1971 respectively
(c) 1971 and 1981 respectively
(d) 1981 and 1991 respectively
24 Who among the following leaders did NOT 
participated in the Second Round T able Conference?
(a) M.K. Gandhi 
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya 
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
25 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Jajmani 1. North India
B. Bara Balute 2. Karnataka
C. Mirasi 3. Maharashtra
D. Adade 4. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 3 4 2
   
26 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Book)
List-II
(Writer)
A. The Story of My 
Deportation
1. Surendranath 
Benerjee
B. Gita Rahasya 2. Maulana Abul Kalam 
Azad
C. A Nation in Making 3. Lala Lajpat Rai
D. India Wins Freedom 4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 2
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 2 4 1 3
(d) 4 3 2 1
27 The concept of 'Marginal Man' was propounded 
by:
(a) Robert E. Park (b) Robert Redfield
(c) Louis Wirth (d) Louis Dumont
28 Who among the following established a modem 
armoury in Dindigal Mysore in 1755?
(a) Nanjraj (b) Haider Ali
(c) Devraj (d) Chikka Krishnaraj
29 Which one of the following is NOT a major cause 
of Wildlife Extinction?
(a) Loss of natural habitat
(b) To make fire in the forest
(c) Illegal commercial trade of wildlife
(d) Fast pace of population growth
30 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): The British Government introduced 
different land revenue system in different part of 
India.
 Reason (R): It led to create different classes in Indian 
peasantry.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
31 In August, 2020 Railway Museum in India was 
dedicated to the nation at which of the following 
places?
(a) Hubballi (b) Mysore
(c) Silvasa (d) Chittaranjan
32 Consider the following text and arrange them in 
chronological order:
1. Fatawa-i-Jahandari
2. Prithiraja-Raso
3. Kitab-ul-Hind
4. Kitab-ul-Hind
5. T abaqat-i-Nasiri
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) 2, 3, 4, 1 (b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2 (d) 3, 2, 4, 1
33 Which among the following became the first Arab 
Nation to lunch the Mars Mission in July, 2020?
(a) Saudi Arabia (b) Kuwait
(c) United Arab Emirates (d) Qatar
34 Who was the ruler of Golkonda when Aurangzeb 
seized the fort of Golkonda in 1687?
(a) Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
(b) Sikandar Adil Shah
(c) Ali Adil Shah II
(d) Shayasta Khan
35 Which of the following neighbouring countries of 
India has banned free internet for social media in 
July, 2020?
(a) Nepal (b) Bhutan
(c) Myanmar (d) Bangladesh
36 Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Akbar tried to fix the age of marriage for boys 
and girls.
2. Akbar gave freedom to girls to marry at their 
own will and not under parental pressure.
 Select the correct answer using the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
37 Which of the following statements/s about 'India 
Ideas Sumit, 2020' is/are correct?
1. It was organised by US – India Business Council 
Virtually on 22nd July, 2020.
2. The theme of the Summit was 'Empowering 
India'.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below .
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
38 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Officer)
List-II
(Assign Duty)
A. Diwan-i-T an 1. Look after the office
B. Mustarfi 2. Maintained a proper list of 
main events and firmans
C. Mushrif 3. Look after the Jagir and 
Salaries
D. V akianvis 4.Examine the income-
expenditure of State
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 4 1 2 3
     
39 The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved on 29
th
 
July, 2020 to establish a National Law University at 
which of the following cities?
(a) Kanpur (b) Lucknow
(c) Gorakhpur (d) Prayagarj
40 Which of the following is NOT correctly 
matched?
List-I List-II
(a) Shaikh Moinuddin Chishti Ajmer
(b) Shaikh Burhanuddin Gharib Daulatabad
(c) Shaikh Mohammad Hussaini Gulbarga
(d) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya Multan
41 Indian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports 
announced on 25
th
 July, 2020 that in 2021 fourth 
'Khelo India Youth Games' will be hosted by:
(a) Haryana (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra
42 Which of the following Mughal period canals, 
was constructed by restoring the Rajabwah of Firuz 
Shah?
(a) Shekhnu-Ni (b) Shahab Nahr
(c) Nahr-i-Bihisht (d) Nahr-i-Agra
43 Which of the following Indian Football Club 
became country's first ever football club to feature 
on NASDAQ billboards in New Y ork's Time Square 
on 29
th
 July, 2020?
(a) East Bengal 
(b) Churchill Brothers
(c) Mohan Bagan 
(d) Bengaluru Football Club
44 Who among the following was the author of the 
book 'Kitab-i-Nauras'?
(a) Ibrahim Adil Shah II (b) Ali Adil Shah
(c) Quli Qutab Shah (d) Akbar II
45 The first 'Kisan Rail' of India started its journey 
on 8
th
 August, 2020 between which of the following 
two stations?
(a) Ghaziabad and Howrah
(b) Devlali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar)
(c) Nasik and New Delhi
(d) Nasik and Ahmedabad
46 In which of the following districts of U.P . a major 
solar power plant was established in collaboration 
with France in 2018?
(a) Agra (b) Ballia
(c) Deoria (d) Mirzapur
47 Which of the following is NOT correctly 
matched?
Summit Place
(a) East Asia Summit, 2020 Singapore
(b) G-20 Summit, 2019 Osaka
(c) G-7 Summit, 2019 Biarritz
(d) East Asia Summit, 2019 Bangkok
48 How many more 'Ramsar Sites' were added to 
Uttar Pradesh in January, 2020?
(a) 3 (b) 6
(c) 9 (d) 12
49 In which of the following States of India the 
first-ever E-Lok Adalat was started during the 
COVID-19 period?
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Maharashtra
(c) Chhattisgarh (d) Bihar
50 Which of the following tribes is NOT the native 
to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India?
(a) Halchu (b) Rengma
(c) Onge (d) Shompen
51 With reference to the detailed report of Tiger 
Census 2018 released by Government of India in 
July 2020, which of the following Statement(s) is/
are correct?
1. India has 70% of total global tiger's population.
2. Nearly 30% of India's tigers live outside tiger 
reserve.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
 Codes: 
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
52 Which of the following rivers is a Trans-
Himalayan river?
(a) Jhelum (b) Sutlej
(c) Ganga (d) Ravi
53 Which among the following hosted 'Global 
Vaccine Summit' on 4
th
 June, 2020?
(a) United Kingdom 
(b) United States of America
(c) India
(d) China
54 Which of the following is NOT correctly 
matched?
T ribes Location
A. Angamis 1. Nagaland
B. Birhors 2. Jharkhand
C. Khas 3. Arunachal Pradesh
D. T odas 4. Tamil Nadu
55 'Sarthak' launched in August 2020 by Ministry of 
Defence, Government of India relates to which of 
the following?
(a) Smart Bomb (b) Rocket Launcher
(c) Offshore Patrol Vessel (d) Light Combat Aircraft
56 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(Lake)
List-II
(Location)
A. Sala Lake 1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Badkhal Lake 2. Haryana
C. Loktak Lake 3. Manipur
D. Kaliveli Lake 4. Tamil Nadu
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 1 4 2 3
   
57 Which of the following State Government has 
started 'Pashu-Kisan Credit Card' Scheme in year 
2020?
(a) Gujarat (b) Haryana
(c) Punjab (d) Rajasthan
58 Given below are two statements one is labelled 
as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R):
 Assertion (A): Ahmedabad is the largest centre of 
cotton textile industry in India.
 Reason (R): Ahmedabad is located in Major cotton 
growing region of India, so it has no problem of raw 
materials.
 Select the correct answer from the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true
59 On 27th July, 2020 Prime Minister of India 
virtually inaugurated three new Indian Council 
of Medical Research (ICMR) high-end testing 
laboratories for COVID-19 test at which of the 
following places?
(a) New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai
(b) Kolkata, Noida, Mumbai
(c) New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai
(d) Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai
60 Which one of the following is the youngest 
mountain range of India?
(a) Himadri range (b) Aravalli Range
(c) Western Ghat (d) Vindhya Range
61 Which of the following Airports in Uttar Pradesh 
has been granted International Status on 24th June, 
2020 by Union Cabinet of India?
(a) Agra Airport (b) Prayagraj Airport
(c) Gorakhpur Airport (d) Kushinagar Airport
62 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct 
answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I
(National Parks)
List-II
(States)
A. Indravati 1. Jharkhand
B. Mollem 2. Haryana
C. Kalesar 3. Goa
D. Betva 4. Chhattisgarh
 Codes:
 A B C D
(a) 4 3 2 1
(b) 4 2 3 1
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 3 4 2 1
63 Which of the following countries was NOT elected 
in June 2020 as a non-permanent  member of United 
Nations Security Council for the year 2021-22?
(a) Ireland (b) Norway
(c) Mexico (d) Canada
64 Which of the following are NOT correctly 
matched?
Mineral Mining City
(a) Copper Chitradurga
(b) Iron ore Ballari
(c) Manganese Bhilwara
(d) Bauxite Katni
 Select the correct answer from the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 4
65 Consider the following statements about New 
National Education Policy approved by Union 
Cabinet of India on 29th July, 2020:
1. It was drafted by a committee headed by Dr. K. 
Kasturirangan.
2. It will replace the previous Education Policy 
which has been followed since last 38 years.
 Select the correct statement(s) from the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
66 Valley of Kashmir is situated between:
(a) Kangara and Dhauladhar ranges
(b) Pir-Panjal and Himadri ranges
(c) Mahabarat and Dhauladhar ranges
(d) Pir-Panjal and Mahabharat ranges
67 Which of the following Indian States/Union 
Territories launched Electric Vehicle Policy on 7th 
August, 2020?
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Delhi (d) Tamil Nadu
68 Consider the following tributaries of River 
Yamuna and arrange them from West to East:
1. Betwa 2. Ken
3. Sindh 4. Chambal
 Select the correct answer from the codes given 
below.
 Codes:
(a) 4, 3, 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 3, 2, 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3, 1 and 4
69 Which of the following Indian Foundations has 
received the Food Vision 2050 prize in August 2020?
(a) Smile Foundation (b) Naandi Foundation
(c) Adani Foundation (d) Reliance Foundation