Prelims: Test Series

IAS 2020
Prelims
TEST SERIES
Test - 11
Geography - 4
(Demography Census + Economic Activities + Agriculture +
Minerals + Energy Industry + Transport + Trade + Communication)
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GENERAL STUDIES Test No.

GEOGRAPHY - 4
(Demography Census + Economic Activities + Agriculture +
Minerals + Energy Industry + Transport + Trade + Communication) 11
Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200
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1. Which of the following factors is/are the basis 3. East-West Corridor: Arunachal Pradesh-
of the classification of Industries? Rajasthan
(a) Ownership Which of the above pair is correctly matched?
(b) Raw materials used by them (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Nature of the manufactured goods (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding
the Malthusian Theory of Population.
1. While the food supply increases in distribution of coal in India:
geometrical progression, the population
increases in arithmetical progression. 1. Coal in India occurs in rock sequences of
two geological ages – younger gondwana
2. It violates the law of diminishing and older tertiary deposits.
returns.
2. Chhattisgarh has the largest reserves of
3. The theory underestimates scientific and
coal in India.
technological advancements.
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3. 90% of lignite reserves are found in the
Which of the above statements is/are state of Tamil Nadu.
incorrect?
Which of the above statements is/are
(a) 1 only
incorrect?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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(c) 2 and 3 only
3. Bringing Green Revolution to eastern India is (d) 1, 2 and 3

specifically the sub-scheme of:
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(a) National Mission on Agriculture 7. Consider the following pairs:
Extension and Technology Steel Plants Sources of
(b) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana water
(c) National Mission for sustainable 1. TISCO Barakar, a

agriculture tributary of
the Damodar
(d) None of the above
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2. IISCO Subarnarekha
and Kharkai
4. As per the Census 2011, what is the biggest
driving force behind migration of people in 3. Visvesvaraiya Iron Bhadravati
India? and Steel Works Ltd.
(a) Employment Which of the above pairs are incorrectly
matched?
(b) Marriage
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Education
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Business
(c) 1 and 3 only
5. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (d) 1, 2 and 3
has taken up some major projects in the country
under different phases. Consider the following
pair regarding phases and connecting states/ 8. Consider the following statements regarding
cities: Haryali Project:
1. Golden Quadrilateral: Delhi-Gujarat- 1. It is a watershed development project

Karnataka-Kolkata sponsored by the Central Government.
2. North-South Corridor: Jammu and 2. It is being executed by Gram Sabhas with
Kashmir-Tamil Nadu people’s participation.
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Which of the above statements is/are 2. There is an inverse relationship between

incorrect? quantity and quality of minerals.
(a) 1 only 3. Immediate replenishment of mineral is
not possible.
(b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
9. Consider the following statement regarding (c) 2 only
evolution of town in India:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Ancient towns of India have historical
background and are cultural centre.
13. Which of the following statements are correct
2. Medieval towns came up on the ruins
regarding the satellite system in India?
of ancient town and developed as
headquarters of the kingdoms. 1. Indian National Satellite System (INSAT)
was established in 1983 for meteorological
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observations and telecommunication.
(a) 1 only 2. Indian Remote Sensing Satellite System
(b) 2 only (IRS) became operational with the launch
of IRS-IA in Russia.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Select the correct answer using the code given
10. Which of the following are the sources of
surface water? below:
1. Rivers (a) 1 and 2 only

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2. Ponds (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Tanks (c) 1 and 3 only
4. Lakes (d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Ground Water
Select the correct answer using the code given 14. Pipelines are the most convenient and efficient
below: mode of transporting liquids and gases over
long distances. In this context, consider the
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(a) 1, 2 and 5 only following statements regarding the Oil India

(b) 3, 4 and 5 only Limited (OIL):
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 1. It was set up under the Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas in 1959.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. It constructed Asia’s first cross country
pipeline from Naharkatiya oilfield in
11. The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
Assam to Barauni refinery in Bihar.
is headquartered at:
3. It is not engaged in the production and
(a) Hyderabad
transportation of crude oil and natural
(b) Sriharikota gas.
(c) Dehradun Which of the above statements are
(d) Thiruvananthapuram incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only
12. With reference to minerals, consider the (b) 2 and 3 only
following statements:
(c) 3 only
1. Non-metallic minerals are either organic
or inorganic in origin. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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15. Who among the following economists was 3. The Himalayan region is marked by
first to show a conflicted relationship between absence of minerals.
population resource and human development?
(a) Sir Robert Malthus
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Amartya Sen
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Adam Smith
(c) 1 only
(d) David Ricardo
(d) 1 and 2 only
16. Grand Trunk runs from:
20. Urban Agglomeration may consist of:
(a) Delhi to Amritsar
(b) Delhi to Kolkata (a) A town and its adjoining urban
outgrowths
(c) Delhi to Surat
(b) Two or more contiguous towns with or
(d) Both (a) and (b) without their outgrowths
(c) A city and one or more adjoining towns
17. With reference to the Urban Settlements,
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with their outgrowths together forming a
consider the following statements:
contiguous spread.
1. They are generally compact and larger in
size. (d) All of the above
2. They can be classified on the basis of
location and administrative setup. 21. Which of the following statements regarding
3. Town is a type of urban settlement. iron ores is/are correct?
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Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. Odisha recorded highest production of
Iron ore followed by Chhattisgarh in the
(a) 1 and 2 only year of 2014-15.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. The iron ore mines are located in close
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(c) 1 and 3 only proximity to the coal fields in south-
western plateau region.
(d) 1 , 2 and 3
18. Consider the following statements regarding below:
the Sugar Industry in India: (a) 1 only
1. It is an agro-based industry. (b) 2 only
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2. These industries can be traced in

Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil (c) Both 1 and 2
Nadu and Bihar. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only 22. Which of the following statements is correct
regarding Watershed Management?
(b) 2 only
1. It refers to efficient management and
(c) Both 1 and 2 conservation of surface and groundwater
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 resources both.
2. It promotes a balance between natural
19. Consider the following statements regarding resources and society.
distribution of minerals in India:
Select the correct answer using the codes given
1. Most of the major mineral resources occur below:
to the east of a line linking Mangalore
and Kanpur. (a) 1 only
2. The north-eastern plateau region is (b) 2 only
characterized by absence of diversified
(c) Both 1 and 2
mineral deposits as compared to South
Western Plateau Region. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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23. With reference to petroleum and natural gas, 26. Consider the following statements regarding
consider the following statements: the Inland waterways:
1. Crude petroleum occurs in sedimentary 1. The Inland Waterways Authority was set
rocks of the tertiary period. up in 1986 for the regulation of national
waterways in the country.
2. Natural Gas is the cleanest of the fossil
fuels and always occurs along with oil in 2. River Brahmaputra is navigable between
oilfields. Sadiya-Dhubri inland waterway stretch.
3. Digboi in Assam is the oldest field-based Which of the above statements is/are correct?
refinery in India. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are (b) 2 only
incorrect?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only 27. With reference to migration trends as per
the Census 2011, consider the following
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(d) 3 only
statements:
1. Rural to rural migration dominates over
rural to urban migration in India.
the migration trends as per the 2011 Census:
2. The total number of migrants declined in
1. Intra-state migration is dominant than 2001-2011 as compared to 1991-2001.
inter-state migration.
2. There has been a decrease in intra-
district migration as compared to 2001
census.
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1 only
2 only
3. The decrease in intra-district migration (c) Both 1 and 2
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suggests people are not able to find better
opportunities closer to their homes. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

28. Which of the following activities have been
(a) 1 and 2 only proposed under the Jal Kranti Abhiyan?
(b) 1 and 3 only 1. One water stressed village in each 672
districts of the country will be selected as
2 and 3 only
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(c)
Jal Gram
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Identification of model command area of
about 1000 hectares in different parts of
25. Consider the following Mineral Belts of India: the country
Mineral Belts States 3. Creating mass awareness through
various modes.
1. The Chotanagpur West Bengal
Belt 4. Reducing ground water pollution.
2. The Midland Chhattisgarh Select the correct answer using the code given
Belt below:
3. The Western Belt Maharashtra (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

matched? (c) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
the distribution of non-ferrous minerals in
(d) 1, 2 and 3 India:
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1. Bauxite deposits are found in almost all Select the correct answer using the code given
geological formations in India. below:
2. Odisha is the leading producer of bauxite (a) 3-2-5-1-4
in India.
(b) 2-3-1-5-4
3. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is the
only domestic producer of copper ore. (c) 3-2-1-5-4
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) 2-3-5-1-4
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 33. With reference to the Rainwater Harvesting,
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. It can recharge groundwater aquifers.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It increases the community dependence
on groundwater for domestic use.
Watershed Management Programmes: 3. It improves the quality of groundwater
through dilution of contaminants.
1. Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme
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was launched by Rajasthan government Which of the above statements are correct?
for the construction of various water-
harvesting structures. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. In Tamil Nadu water harvesting (b) 2 and 3 only
structures are made compulsory in the
(c) 1 and 3 only
houses.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
incorrect?
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34. With reference to the Mica, consider the
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. It is mainly used in electrical industry.
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(c) Both 1 and 2
2. It is obtained from muscovite, biotite and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 phlogopite ores.
31. With reference to Socio-Economic Caste Census
2011, consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. It uses the parameters laid down by the (b) 2 only
S. R. Hashim committee for classification
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in urban areas. (c) Both 1 and 2

2. It was conducted under the Census Act (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of 1948.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 35. Consider the following pairs:
(a) 1 only Railway Zone Headquarters
(b) 2 only 1. Central Mumbai CST
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Northern Ambala
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. East Coast Kolkata
4. North Western Jaipur
32. Arrange the following Indian Cotton Textile
Which of the above pair are incorrectly
Industries from North to South Direction:
matched?
1. Kolhapur
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Dewas
3. Saharanpur (b) 2 and 3 only
4. Tuticorin (c) 3 and 4 only
5. Warangal (d) 1 and 4 only
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36. Match the following: 3. Groundwater utilisation is relatively

high in the river basins lying in central
List-I List-II
region of India.
A. Commercial Town 1. Kochchi
B. Transport City 2. Saharanpur
(a) 1 and 2 only
C. Garrisson 3. Roorkee
Cantonment town (b) 2 and 3 only
D. Educational town 4. Jalandhar (c) 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2 and 3
below:
A B C D 40. Match the following:
(a) 4 2 1 3 List I List II
(b) 2 1 4 3 A. Peat 1. Brown coal

B. Lignite 2. Hard coal
(c) 2 3 4 1
C. Bituminous 3. Carbon Content less
(d) 4 3 2 1 than 60%
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D. Anthracite 4. Most abundant rank
37. In which of the following year, the first radio of coal
programme was broadcast?
(a) 1911 below:
(b) 1927 A B C D
(c)
(d)
1936
1923
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(b)
(c)
1
3
1
3
1
3
2
4
4
4
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2
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waves of migration from India: (d) 3 1 2 4
1. The first wave of migrants comprised of
indentured laborers, sent by British to 41. Which of the following locations have the
Reunion Islands, Angola as planation potential for generation of geothermal energy
workers. in India?
2. The second wave of migrants migrated 1. Puga Valley
to neighboring countries in search of 2. Damodar Valley
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economic opportunities.
3. Manikaran area
3. Professionals like doctors and engineers
comprised the third wave of migrants. 4. Narmada-Son Valley
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
39. Groundwater is the life-line of India’s food
and drinking water security. In this context, 42. The state with the highest decadal growth rate
consider the following statements: 2001-2011 according the Census 2011 is:
1. South-western monsoon is the major (a) Meghalaya
source of groundwater recharge.
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
2. Almost the entire rural water supply
(c) Madhya Pradesh
demand is catered by groundwater
aquifers. (d) Rajasthan
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43. Which of the following is/are the consequences 2. Cities accommodating population size
of migration? more than five million are metropolitan
1. Unregulated migration may lead to cities.
development of slums in urban areas. 3. According to census 2011, more than 60
2. Alteration of age and sex composition of per cent of urban population in India
states. lives in Class I towns.
3. Social changes. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Physical and mental stress on women. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) 2 and 3 only
below: (c) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only 47. What are the differences between rural and
urban settlements?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Rural Settlements depend on primary
activities whereas urban settlements
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44. With reference to the Human Development depend on secondary and tertiary
Index, consider the following statements: activities.
1. It is a composite index measuring the 2. Social relations among rural people are
progress in education, health and living informal whereas formal among urban
standards. people.
2. India has improved its ranking from 131 3. Rural people are more mobile than urban
to 130 in 2018. people.
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3. Sri Lanka and Maldives are ahead of Select the correct answer using the code given
India in this index. below:
Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
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(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
45. Which of the following are the objectives of the Milch Breed of cattle:
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Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in India? 1. The cows which give relatively higher
1. Supply of clean energy fuel to all rural quantity of milk are known as milch
households. breeds.
2. Promoting the use of non-convention 2. The famous milch breeds in India are The
energy resources. Kathiawari, Malvi and Kherigarhi.
3. Providing potable drinking water to every Which of the above statements is/are
household. incorrect?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 only
below: (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 49. Bharatmala is a proposed umbrella scheme
which is targeted to get completed by 2022.
Consider the following statements pertaining
46. Consider the following statements: to it:
1. Census of India classifies urban centres 1. It aims to develop state roads along with
into five classes. coastal border areas.
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2. Setubharatam Pariyojana aims to Which of the above statements is/are correct?

construct bridges across India.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 53. With reference to Rainfed Area Development
Programme (RADP), consider the following
statements:
India’s Water Demand and Utilisation: 1. It is a sub-scheme under Paramparagat
Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY).
1. India’s water demand at present is
dominated by irrigational needs. 2. Its objective is to minimise the adverse
impact of possible crop failure through
2. The share of domestic sector is higher in composite farming system.
ground water utilisation as compared to
surface water. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
54. Arrange the following Indian Iron and Steel
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51. With reference to the Wind Energy Potential
of India, consider the following statements:
Plants from North to South Direction:
1. Asansol
2. Durgapur
1. India is at the fourth position
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internationally in overall wind generation 3. Bhadravati
capacity. 4. Bhilai
2. The government has a target of installing Select the correct answer using the code given
175 GW of renewable energy by 2022 below:
which includes an allocation of 60 GW
(a) 1-2-4-3
from wind.
(b) 2-3-4-1
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incorrect? (c) 1-2-3-4

(a) 1 only (d) 2-4-1-3
(b) 2 only
55. Which one of the following states of India has
(c) Both 1 and 2 the highest rank in the Human Development
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Index in 2017?
(a) Tamil Nadu
52. Consider the following statements regarding (b) Kerala
‘Micro Irrigation Fund’ (MIF):
(c) Punjab
1. It is set up under Small industrial
Development Bank of India (SIDBI). (d) Haryana
2. It is being set up in order to achieve the
goal of ‘per drop more crop’. 56. Consider the following statements:
3. The states can access this fund for 1. High population pressure on land
incentivizing micro-irrigation, innovative 2. Better infrastructural facilities
integrated projects, including projects in
3. Better opportunities
the Public Private Partnership (PPP)
mode. 4. Poverty
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Which of the above factors are push factors for (c) 2 only
migrations?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
60. With reference to bioenergy, consider the
(c) 4 only following statements:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. Biomass is a carbon-neutral source of
energy.
57. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Bagasse can be used as a fuel for
Human Settlements: cogeneration in sugar industry.
1. They are cluster of dwellings of any type
3. Gasification is the process of converting
or size where human beings live.
biomass into producer gas using restricted
2. They may range from small and sparsely air supply.
spaced to large and closely spaced.
Which of the above statements is are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
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(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
58. Which of the following is/are the features of 61. Consider the following statements regarding
National Water Policy, 2012? Surface Water Resources:
1.
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Setting up of Water Regulatory Authority 1. Both size of catchment area and rainfall
has been recommended.
area within the catchment area decide
2. Water footprints and water auditing will the water flow in the river.
be developed to ensure efficient use of
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water. 2. Ganga, Brahmaputra and Barak River
accounts for 60 per cent of the total
3. Community participation to manage the
water resource project. surface water resources.
Select the correct answer using the codes given Which of the above statements is/are correct?
below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
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(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
62. With reference to mica, consider the following

59. With reference to Census 2011 data on inter-
statements:
state migrations, consider the following
statements: 1. It is group of silicate minerals that are
1. Hindi speaking states of U.P., Bihar, physically and chemically similar.
Rajasthan and M.P. accounted for 50% of 2. It is a good conductor of electricity.
India’s total migrations.
3. It is only found in the north-western
2. Delhi and Gujarat are considered to be
region of India.
the migrant magnets in India.
3. Uttar Pradesh is one of the top source as Which of the above statements is/are correct?
well as the top destination for inter-state (a) 1 only
migrants.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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63. Match the following: 3. The productivity of oilseeds, pulses

increased considerably but there was no
List-I List-II
considerable increase in coarse cereal.
A. Ghatsila 1. Bharat Aluminium
Company Limited
(BALCO) (a) 1 and 2 only
B. Khetri 2. Copper smelting plant. (b) 1 only
C. Korba 3. Open cast copper mine (c) 2 and 3 only
D. Malanjkhand 4. Copper mining-cum-ore (d) 1, 2 and 3
refining plant
Select the correct answer using the code given 66. Pipeline infrastructure is an economical and
below: safe mode of transportation. Consider the
following statements in this regard:
A B C D
1. Pipelines can be used for transporting
(a) 1 2 3 4 coal and iron ore.
(b) 2 4 1 3 2. Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra
Pipeline (JHBDPL) is being constructed
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(c) 2 4 3 1
by GAIL under the Pradhan Mantri Urja
(d) 1 3 2 4 Ganga Project.
3. North Eastern Region (NER) Gas Grid
64. The census contains information about is being constructed by Petroleum
the migration in the country. Consider the Conservation Research Association
following statements in this regard: O (PCRA) to connect NER with National
Gas Grid.
1. Migration was first recorded in the 1951
Census. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The Census conducted in 1881 was (a) 1 only
recorded on the basis of duration of
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(b) 1 and 2 only
residence.
(c) 2 only
3. Information regarding the reasons for
migration was first incorporated in the (d) 2 and 3 only
2001 census.
Which of the above statements is/are 67. With reference to the solar energy in India,
incorrect? consider the following statements:
1. India has a target of installing 100 GW of
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(a) 1 only
solar capacity by 2024.
(b) 1 and 2 only 2. Out of 100 GW solar capacity target, 40
(c) 2 and 3 only GW is likely to be achieved by installation
of rooftop solar projects.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
65. Though the Green Revolution has made India (a) 1 only
self-reliant in food grain production and (b) 2 only
provided food security to the people and raw
materials to the agro-based industries, yet, (c) Both 1 and 2
some negative results have been witnessed (d) Neither 1 nor 2
due to Green Revolution, which are mostly due
to unscientific means. In this context, consider 68. Which of the following statements is/are
the following statements: incorrect regarding the Indian Railways?
1. It has given rise to inter and intra- 1. It was first started in 1753 from Bombay
regional disparities. to Thane during the period of viceroy
2. The problem of salinity, nitrogen toxicity, Dalhousie.
depletion of ground water level have 2. Indian Railway system is divided into 20
arisen. zones.
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Select the correct answer using the code given 72. Consider the following statements regarding
below: solar energy sector in India:
(a) 1 only 1. Photovoltaics and solar thermal energy
(b) 2 only are the two processes used for tapping
solar energy in India.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. The National solar Mission which sets a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 target of 100 GW Grid-connected Solar
Power, was launched in 2015.
69. Consider the following statements: 3. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
1. In the Census of India, migration is is the only CPSU dedicated to solar
enumerated based on place of birth as energy.
well as place of residence.
2. A life-time migrant is one whose place
of residence is different from place of (a) 1 only
enumeration. (b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c) 2 only
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(a) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 73. With reference to the Child-Sex Ratio according
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 to the Census 2011, consider the following
statements:
70. During the Second Five Year Plan, three 1. The Child Sex Ratio is defined as the
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new integrated steel plants were set up with number of females per 1000 males in the
the foreign collaboration. Which among the age group 0–10 years.
following plants were set up during this plan? 2. As per the census 2011, Arunachal
1. Rourkela Pradesh has the highest child sex ratio
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2. Bhilai among the Indian states.
3. Durgapur Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2
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(c) (d)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
74. Match the following nuclear power plants with
71. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Krishi their locations:
Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), consider the Nuclear Plant Location
A. Tarapur 1. Gujarat
1. It aims at a ‘decentralized State level
planning and execution’ structure. B. Kaiga 2. Uttar Pradesh
2. It is one of the components of Accelerated C. Narora 3. Karnataka
Irrigation Benefit Program (AIBP). D. Kakarapara 4. Maharashtra
3. The sole objective of the scheme is to
expand cultivable area under assured
irrigation. below:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? A B C D
(a) 1 only (a) 2 3 4 1

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 2 only (d) 1 2 3 4
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75. Which of the following statements is/are correct 2. It is necessary for the growth and repair
about Dairy farming and its development in of all body tissues
India? 3. It plays a vital role in photosynthesis.
1. It is both labour intensive and capital Select the correct answer using the code given
intensive. below:
2. India ranks first among the world’s milk (a) 1 and 2 only
producing nations,.
(b) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using code given
below: (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
79. Which of the following pairs regarding Energy
(c) Both 1 and 2 source and its disadvantages are correctly
matched?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Energy Source Disadvantages
76. With reference to the ‘Sardar Sarovar Dam’, 1. Wind Energy Diffused source so
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consider the following statements: gets wasted
1. It is a gravity dam built upon river 2. Solar Energy cannot be stored in
Tapti. the batteries
2. The dam is the second biggest by volume 3. Tidal Energy Destroys wildlife
in the world after the Grand Coulee Dam habitat
in the United States. 4. Biogas Energy Causes greenhouse
effect
(a)
(b)
1 only
2 only
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below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
77. Which of the following statements are correct
with reference to the River Projects in India?
1. Gandak project is a joint venture the types of irrigation followed in India:
between Governments of Bihar and Uttar
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Pradesh. 1. The greater part of the Peninsular India

is suitable for well irrigation.
2. Kosi project is an international project
2. The main concentration of canal irrigation
between India and Bangladesh across
is in the northern plain of India.
the river Kosi in Bihar.
3. Andhra Pradesh is the largest state of
3. Hirakud project is the world’s longest India under tank irrigation.
mainstream project across Mahanadi in
Odisha. Which of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 and 2 only
below: (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
81. India is trying to strengthen rare earth
(d) 1, 2, and 3
element (REE) industry. Which of the following
statements is/are correct about rare earth
78. Which of the following statements are correct elements?
regarding Phosphate Minerals? 1. In India, monazite is the principal source
1. It can be traced in sedimentary rocks. of rare earths and thorium.
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2. Maharashtra and Karnataka account Which of the above statements is/are

for nearly 95% of the production of Rare incorrect?
Earths.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
below:
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 85. Nuclear share has remained around 3% of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 total electricity generation in the country. The
main reason for low share has been the low
82. Consider the following statements about coal installed capacity base. The reasons for low
production in India: capacity base are:
1. India is rich in anthracite coal reserves. 1. At present their is lack of access to

world’s most advanced nuclear reactor
2. Jharia is the largest coal field and located technology due to international embargo
in Jharkhand. regime.
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3. Tertiary coals are not found in India. 2. Availability of financial resources, as it is
Which of the above statements is/are correct? solely depend on budgetary support
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
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(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
83. The coal bed methane is considered as potential
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source of energy. In this context consider the 86. Which of the following statements is/are
following statements: incorrect regarding Biogas?
1. It is unconventional natural gas. 1. It typically refers to a mixture of different
2. It can remain as a free gas in the joints gases produced by the breakdown of
and fractures of the coal seam. organic matter in the aerobic condition.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. Methane and Carbon dioxide (CO2) are
few components of Biogas.
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(a) 1 only
3. Biogas can be compressed as same way
(b) 2 only natural gas is compressed to CNG.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 below.
(a) 1 only
84. Thorium can be used as a source of clean
(b) 1 and 3 only
energy in place of Uranium. Consider the
following statements regarding Thorium fuel: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. Thorium can be used directly in reactors (d) 1, 2 and 3
whereas Uranium would go through a
three-stage process before being used in
87. Consider the following statements with respect
reactors.
to cement industries in India:
2. Thorium-fuelled reactors are fuel-
1. Maharashtra is the largest producer
inefficient while Uranium-fuelled
state of Cement.
reactors use fuel efficiently.
2. Limestone is the major raw material used
3. Thorium is fertile rather than fissile,
in production of cement.
whereas Uranium is both fertile and
fissile. 3. Its production causes global warming.
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Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. The tentative national level target of a
(a) 1 only more than 50% reduction of PM2.5 and
PM10 concentration by 2024 is proposed
(b) 1 and 3 only
under the NCAP.
(c) 2 and 3 only
3. 2019 is the first and base year of NCAP.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following statements given above
is/are correct?
88. Consider the following statements about
Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (a) 1 only
(M-SIPS):
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. It was designed to offset disability
and attract investments in Electronic (c) 2 and 3 only
manufacturing.
(d) 3 only
2. It provides subsidy for capital expenditure
in SEZs and non-SEZs.
92. The reasons for Punjab and Haryana being
benefited from the Green Revolution more
1 only
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(a) were:
(b) 2 only 1. These were the regions of ample rainfall.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. The farms were of large sizes.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It was due to strong political and
administrative will power.
89. Which of the following is the characteristic of
Foot Loose Industries?
(a)
(b)
They have a location preference.
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They produce in huge quantity and also
(a)
(b)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
employ a large labour force.
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(c) 2 only
(c) They do not depend on specific raw
material. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) All of the above
93. Consider the following statements
90. Which of the following is/are the non- regarding Urban waste disposal/Solid waste
conventional sources of energy? management:
1. Solar Energy
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1. Subordinate legislation for regulating

2. Liquefied Natural Gas the manner of disposal and dealing with
3. Biomass generated wastes are made under the
4. Hydro-geothermal energy umbrella law of Environment Protection
Act, 1986 (EPA).
below: 2. e-waste does not fall in the category of
solid waste.
(a) 1 and 4 only
3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and
(b) 2 and 3 only
Climate Change is the nodal Ministry on
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only the subject Solid Waste Management.
(d) 4 only
Which of the following statements given above
is/are correct?
the recently launched National Clean Air (a) 1 only
Programme (NCAP):
(b) 1 and 2 only
1. This is the first-ever effort in the country
to frame a national framework for air (c) 2 and 3 only
quality management with a time-bound
(d) 3 only
reduction target.
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94. Which of the following factors are responsible 97. Match the following:
for different types of the rural settlement in Hydro-electricity State
India? Projects
1. Climate A. Salal 1. Maharashtra
2. Availability of water B. Rihand 2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Caste and Religion C. Koyna 3. Jammu & Kashmir
4. Security Factors D. Nagarjuna 4. Uttar Pradesh
Sagar
below: Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1,2 and 4 only
A B C D
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 2 3 4
(c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 4 1 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 4 3 1
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95. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1 3 2 4
the Bonn Challenge:
1. It is a global effort to bring 150 million 98. Ferrous minerals like iron and manganese
provide a strong base for development of
hectares of the world’s deforested and
metallurgical industries. In this regard,
degraded land into restoration by 2020,
and 350 million hectares by 2030.
2. It was launched in 2011 by the UNEP.
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for smelting of iron ore.
3. India has not yet signed the Bonn 2. Manganese is mainly associated with
Challenge. Dharwar system in India.
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Which of the following statements given above 3. Balaghat-Chhindwara-Nimar-Mandla
are incorrect? belt is famous for its iron ore mines.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only
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(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c)

(d) 1, 2 and 3
96. Konkan Railway is the longest rail route in
India. Consider the following statements 99. Which of the following statements are correct
regarding to it: regarding electricity?
1. It was developed along the Western 1. It is relatively cheap, transportable
Coast of India which links Mumbai and as compared to other energy
Mangaluru. transportation.
2. Asia’s largest tunnel lies on this route. 2. The per head consumption of electricity
is considered as an important indicator
3. Goa is one of the partners in this of socio-economic development.
undertaking.
Which of the above statements are correct? below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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100. Consider the following statements Which of the above statements is/are
regarding White Revolution: incorrect?
1. National Dairy Development Board (a) 1 only
(NDDB) was established to organise
the dairy development through the co- (b) 2 only
operative societies. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. The co-operative societies are owned by (d) Neither 1 nor 2
state governments and managed by the
milk producers.

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IAS 2020

GENERAL STUDIES Test No.

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3. Bringing Green Revolution to eastern India is (d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) National Mission for sustainable 1. TISCO Barakar, a

1. Golden Quadrilateral: Delhi-Gujarat- 1. It is a watershed development project

The Hindu ZoneOfficial

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Which of the above statements is/are 2. There is an inverse relationship between

1. Rivers (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only following statements regarding the Oil India

2. These industries can be traced in

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. The Western Belt Maharashtra (a) 1 and 2 only

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

in urban areas. (c) Both 1 and 2

36. Match the following: 3. Groundwater utilisation is relatively

(a) 4 2 1 3 List I List II

(b) 2 1 4 3 A. Peat 1. Brown coal

3. Social changes. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Setubharatam Pariyojana aims to Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2

incorrect? (c) 1-2-3-4

(b) 1 and 3 only

62. With reference to mica, consider the following

(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

63. Match the following: 3. The productivity of oilseeds, pulses

Which of the above statements is/are correct? A B C D

(a) 1 only (a) 2 3 4 1

(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Pradesh. 1. The greater part of the Peninsular India

2. Maharashtra and Karnataka account Which of the above statements is/are

1. India is rich in anthracite coal reserves. 1. At present their is lack of access to

1. Subordinate legislation for regulating

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c)

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