QUESTIONS ASKED

 Here is the list of questions that have been asked directly/indirectly in APFC 2016 from our Mock Series       APFC QUESTION 1.   Q. The Rangarajan committee on disinvestment of shares in Public sector enterprises suggested that 1.The percentage of equity to be divested should be more than 49% for industries explicitly reserved for the public sector and it should be either 74% or 100% for others. 2.Year-wise targets of disinvestment should be maintained. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans. A    MOCK-28 Q.19   Q.19 The Rangarajan Committee on disinvestment of shares in public sector units did not suggest that A) The percentage of equity to be disinvested should be 49 percent in reserved industries and 75 percent in other cases B) A year wise targets of disinvestment should be maintained C) A scheme of preferential offer of shares to workers and employers in PSEs may be devised D) 10% of the proceeds of disinvestment may be set apart by the government for lending to PSEs on concessional terms Ans. B   APFC QUESTION 2.   Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana: 1.It is applicable to all adults above the age group of 18 years. 2.The premium is deducted from the account holder’s bank account through ‘auto debit facility.’ 3.The life insurance worth is decided by the account holder and he has to pay the annual premium accordingly. 4.The life insurance amount is given to the family after the death of the subscriber. Which of the above statements the correct? A) 1 and 3 only B) 1 and 4 only C) 2 and 4 only D) 2 and 3 only Ans. C     MOCK-48  Q.95   Q.95 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, which among the following statements are correct ? 1. It is a Life Insurance coverage plan 2. This scheme is available for all the age groups Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. A   Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is available to people between 18 and 50 years of age with bank accounts. It has an annual premium of ₹330 (US$5.00) excluding service tax, which is above 14% of the premium. The amount will be automatically debited from the account. In case of death due to any cause, the payment to the nominee will be ₹2 lakh (US$3,000). This scheme will be linked to the bank accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana scheme. Most of these account had zero balance initially. The government aims to reduce the number of such zero balance accounts by using this and related schemes. This plan covers both natural and accidental death risk.   The maximum sum assured offered under this Govt Scheme is Rs 2 Lakhs.    APFC QUESTION 3.   Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: 1.It is application for all bank account holders up to the age of 60 years. 2.It is life insurance cover. 3.It is an accident insurance cover. 4.The insurance covers death and permanent disability due to accident. Which of the above statements are correct? A) 1 and 2 only B) 3 and 4 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1 and 4 only Ans. B     MOCK-53 Q.24   Q.24 Which one of the following statements with regard to Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is NOT correct? A) The yearly premium is Rs. 12 B) It is available to all savings bank account holders in the age group of 18 to 50 years C) It has accidental death and disability cover of Rs. 2,00,000 D) There is a provision of payment of Rs. 1,00,000 for partial permanent disability Ans. C   Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is a government-backed accident insurance scheme in India. It was originally mentioned in the 2015 Budget speech by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in February 2015. It was formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 May in Kolkata. As of May 2015, only 20% of India’s population has any kind of insurance, this scheme aims to increase the number   APFC QUESTION 4.   Q. Consider the following statements in respect of Atal Pension Yojana: 1.Beneficiary must be in the age group of 18 to 40 years. 2.Beneficiary will receive the pension only after he attains the age of 60 years. 3.After the death of a beneficiary, his spouse continues to receive the pension. 4.No nominee of the beneficiary is permitted. Which of the above statements are correct? A) 3 and 4 only B) 1, 3 and 4 only C) 1, 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans. C    MOCK-67 Q.1   Q.1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched three ambitious social security schemes, relating to the insurance and pension sector and intended at widening the process of financial inclusion.Which of the following is not among those? A) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (accident insurance) B) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana  (life insurance) C) Kisan Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (life insurance) D) Atal Pension Yojana” (Pension) Ans. C   Atal Pension Yojna (APY)   The scheme will be launched on June 1 2015 and focus is on the unorganised sector.  A pension provides people with a monthly income when they are no longer earning. A Subscriber receives pension based on accumulated contribution out of his current income.Under the  Atal Pension Yojna Scheme (APY), the subscribers ,under the age of 40, would receive the fixed monthly pension of  Rs. 1000 to Rs 5000 at the age of 60 years, depending on their contributions. To make the the pension scheme more attractive,  government would co-contribute 50 per cent of a subscriber’s contribution or Rs 1,000 per annum, whichever is lower to each eligible subscriber account for a period of of

21. Q. 50 (MOCK-4) Students were admitted to a Nursery Class. Some students can speak only Hindi. Ten students can speak both Hindi & English. If the no. of students who can speak English is 21, then how many students can speak Hindi & how many can speak only English? 22. Q.20 (MOCK-5) Six books A,B,C,D,E & F are placed side by side. B,C & E have blue colour & the other books have red cover. Only D & F are new books & the rest are old. A,C & D are the law reports & others are gazetters. What book is a new law report with a red colour ? 23. Q.22 (MOCK-6) If Monday falls on the first of October. Which day will fall after three days of 20th in that month ? 24. Q.31 (MOCK-2) A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B, C is sitting next to D, D is not sitting with E who is on the left end of the bench. C is on the second position from the right. A is to the right of B and E. A and C are sitting together. In which position A is sitting ? 25. Q.15 (MOCK-8) A man sold two houses for Rs. 800000 on one he gains 20 % while on the other he losses 20%. How much does he gain or loss in the whole transaction ? 26-29 Directions for Q.31 to Q.34(MOCK-1) Q.P,Q,R,S,T & U are the members of a family. There are two married couples. Q is an engineer & the father of T. U is the Grandfather of R & is a lawyer. S is the Grandmother of T & is a housewife. There is one engineer, one lawyer, one teacher , one housewife & two students in the family. 30. Q.49 (MOCK-7) When a person covers a distance between his house & office at 50km/hr he is late by 20 min. but when he travels at 60km/hr he reaches 10min. early. What is the distance between his house & office ? 31. Q.28 (MOCK-12) A person has to travel from A to B,& he knows PQ road is the joining road. How many ways are possible ?OTHER QUESTIONQ.74 (MOCK-7) Ranjit likes to take a different route to work each day. He always walks along side part of the park & only ever travels south or east.In the diagram lines represent streets in this area.How many different routes are there by which Ranjit can walk from home to the Work ? 32. Q.4 (mock-8) PASSAGE: A Training college has to conduct a refresher course for teachers of subjects: Education, Philosophy, Psychology,Sociology,Economics, Science & Engineering from 22nd July to 29th July: 1) Course should start with Psychology & there should be a gap of 2 days between Psychology & Sociology2) 23rd July being Sunday ,should be holiday3) Science should be on the previous day of Engineering4) Course should end with Education5) Philosophy should be immediately after the holiday6) There should be a gap of one day between Economics & Engineering 33. Q.175 (MOCK-12) Five bells begin to toll together and toll respectively at intervals of 6, 5, 7, 10 and 12 seconds. How many times will they toll together in one hour excluding the one at the start ? 34. Q.75 (MOCK-8) Two cars X & Y start from two places A & B which are 700 km apart at 9:00 am. Both the cars runs at an average speed of 60 km/hr. Car X stops at 10:00 am while the other car Y continues to run without stopping. When the two cars cross each other ? 35. Q.19 (MOCK-6) In a row of children Rohan is seventh from the left & Bali is fourth from the right. When Rohan & Bali exchange their position, Rohan will be fifteenth from the left. Bali’s position from the right will be ? 36. Q.66 (MOCK-4) Priti Scored more than Rahul. Yamuna Scored as much as Divya. Lokita Scored less than manju. Rahul Scored more than Yamuna. Manju Scored less than Divya. Who Scored the lowest ? 37-40 Directions for Q.27 to 30 (MOCK-2) Q. Examine the following information : Letters A,B,C,D,E,F & G not necessarily in the order, stand for seven consecutive integers from 1 to 10. D is 3 less than A.B is the middle term.F is as much less than B as C is greater than D.G is greater than F 41. Q.49 (MOCK-4) Five boys were climbing a hill. J was following H. R was just ahead of G. K was between G& H. They were climbing up in a column. Who was the second? 42. Q.63 (MOCK-8) There are 10 animals two each of lions, panthers, bisions,bears & deer in a zoo. Enclosures in zoo are named as X,Y,Z,P & Q & each of the enclosures is allotted to one of the following attendants- Jack,Mohan,Shalini,Suman & Rita. Two animals of different species are housed in each enclosure. A lion & deer cannot be together. Panther can not be with either deer or bison. Suman attends two animals from among bison,bear & lion. Mohan attends to lion & Panther.Jack does not attend to deer,lion or bison. X,Y & Z are allotted to Mohan, Jack & Rita. X & Q enclosures have one animal of same species. Z & P have pair of animals. animals attended by Shalini are43. Q.149 (MOCK-12) The length of a rectangle is halved, while its breadth is tripled. What is the percentage change in area ? OTHER QUESTION Q.147 (MOCK-12) The percentage increase in the area of a rectangle, if each of its sides is increased by 20% is 44. Q.23 (MOCK-10) 45. Q.24 (MOCK-10) Based on matrix questions 46. Q.34 (MOCK-10) Four friends, A, B, C and D distribute some money among themselves in such a manner that A gets one less than B, C gets 5 more than D, D gets 3 more than

1. Q. 36 (MOCK-1)   Which among the following is/are the non-plan expenditure of the govt. of India ?1) Defence expenditure2) Subsidies3) Interest payments4) All expenditures linked with previous plan periodsCodes:A) 1,3,4 B) 1,2,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D 2. Q.25(MOCK-18) Which of the following increases the amount of carbon dioxide in carbon cycle on earth ? 1) Respiration 2) Photosynthesis 3) Decay of organic matter 4) Volcanic action Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 3. Q.64 (MOCK-9) Consider the statements regarding Agni-IV:1) It is a surface to surface missile2) It was the third successful flight in a row of the missile3) It can deliver one tone nuclear warheads about 4000km away 4. Q.80 (MOCK-13) Which of the following is correct regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy ?1) To promote the International peace & security 2) To maintain just & honourable relation between the nations 3) To encourage the settlement of International disputes by arbitration Codes:A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 5. Q.67 (MOCK-14) Statements:1) Parliament has the power to increase the number of judges in the supreme Court. 2) Acting chief Justice of supreme court is appointed by the Prime Minister Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect 6. Q.141 (MOCK-19) Service tax is a : A) Indirect tax levied by the Central Government B) Direct tax levied by the Central Government C) Direct tax levied by the State Government D) Indirect tax levied by the State Government 7. Q.46 (MOCK-13) In context with the no-confidence motion, which among the following statements are correct ?1) It can be introduced in Lok Sabha only 2) A period of 6 months must lapse between the introduction of one No-Confidence motion & another 3) At least 100 persons must support such a motion before it is introduced in the house 4) There is no mention of no-confidence motion in the Constitution 8. Q.28 (MOCK-9) Which among the following are the objectives of the business correspondents ? 1) To sell pension products 2) To sell mutual fund products 3) To aid financial inclusion Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. DAfter going through question with explanation you may easily get the answer. 9. Q.46 (MOCK-17) In context with the SLR, consider the following statements: 1) SLR is maintained by the banks itself 2) SLR restricts banks leverage in pumping more money into the economy 3) To meet SLR Commercial banks can use cash only Or Q.98 (MOCK-3) Just read the explanation given in question: “What is SLR ? : SLR stands for Statutory Liquidity Ratio. This term is used by bankers and indicates the minimum percentage of deposits that the bank has to maintain in form of gold, cash or other approved securities. Thus, we can say that it is ratio of cash and some other approved securities to liabilities (deposits) It regulates the credit growth in India.” 10. Q.67 (MOCK-4) Just look at the explanation given in question : “Lichens are the organism that is formed by the symbiotic association of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium and occurs as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks, bare ground, etc. Lichens are now classified as a phylum of fungi.” With this explanation you can easily get the answer. 11. Q.20 (MOCK-2) Q.Which of the following does not belong to Biosphere Reserves ? Just see in explanation of this question “Biosphere Reserves, as places that seek to reconcile conservation of biological and cultural diversity and economic and social development through partnerships between people and nature12. Q.70 (MOCK-13) Statements: 1) President may by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice President resign his office 2) Executive power of the Union is vested in the President 13. Q.37 Which of the following constitutes the world bank ? 1) International Bank for reconstruction & development 2) International Monetary fund 3) international Finance Corporation 4) International Development Association Codes: A) 1,2,3 B) 1,2,4C 1,3,4 D) All are correctAns. B In original paper just see the options & you will find only IMF is present in mock paper’s options, so you may get the answer. 14. Q.2(MOCK-14) In context with the Sattriya which is the Indian dance tradition, consider the statements: 1) Sattriya Nritya is an accompaniment to the Ankia Naat (a form of Assamese one-act plays) 2) It is usually performed in the sattras 15. Q.3 (MOCK-14) In context with the venture Capital Fund, which among the following are correct ? 1) It earns money by owning equity in the companies 2) It is considered as a risk free 3) It is Private equity Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 In this question also after looking at explanation..you will get your answer 16. Q.72 (MOCK-14) Which of the following are the financial committees of the Parliament in India?1) Public Account Committee2) Estimates Committee3) Committee on public undertakingsCodes:A) Only 1B) 1,2,3C) 1 & 3D) 1 & 2 After looking at EXPLANATION you will get your answer.This question is very simple..after going through all the modules..you may get the answer. For example if someone asks you “ from which field Mr. Narendra Modi belongs to ?”  17. Q.133 (MOCK-19) Statements: 1) Balance of Payments represents better picture of a country’s economic transactions than the Balance of Trade 2) Balance of Payments takes into account exchange of both visible & invisible items whereas Balance of trade does not 18. Q.40 (MOCK-10) Statements: 1) National calendar based on the saka era with Chaitra as its first month 2) Dates of the national calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the Gregorian calendar Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect 19. Q.20 (mock-1) Compare the differences between Respiration & Photosynthesis : 1) Photosynthesis is an Exothermic Process while Respiration

 1.IAS QUESTION Convertibility of rupee implies (a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold     (b) allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces    (c) freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other currencies and vice versa (d) developing an international market for currencies in India   MOCK-3 Q.99Capital account Convertibility of the Indian rupee means: A) Indian rupee can be exchanged for the any major currency for the purpose of trading financial assets. B) Indian rupee can be exchanged for the any major currency for the purpose of trading in goods & services. C) Indian rupee can be exchanged by authorized dealers for travel D) None of the above Ans. A   ANOTHER QUESTION MOCK-1 Q.41 Why Convertibility of Indian rupee is considered as a important goal of the economic liberalization ? A) Because it helps to attract more foreign capital inflow in India B) Because it will help to promote exports C) Because It will help to secure loans from the world financial markets at attractive terms D) Because it will stabilize its exchange value against major currencies of the World Ans. D    2.IAS QUESTION   India is a member of which among thefollowing? 1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2.Association of South-East Asian nation 3.East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below.      MOCK-12 Q.68 India is a member of: 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2. Asian Development Bank (ADB) 3. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 4.World Trade Organization (WTO) Select the correct answer using the code given below: A) 1 and 3 only B) 2 and 4 C) 2,3 and 4 D) 1,2,3 and 4 Ans. B    3.IAS QUESTION   Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which of the following? 1. Gravitational Force of the Sun 2. Gravitational Force of the Moon 3. Gravitational Force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below    MOCK-1 Q.54 Which among the following plays an important role in formation of tides ? 1) Rotation of earth 2) Gravitation of Sun 3) Gravitation of Earth 4) Revolution of earth Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C    4.IAS QUESTION  Which one of the following is the best description of the term ‘ecosystem’? (a) A community of organisms interacting with one another. (b) That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms. (c) A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live (d) The flora and fauna of a geographical area     MOCK-12 Q.55 An ecosystem comprises: A) Only trees, shrubs and herbs in an area B) Only animals in an area C) All plants and animals in an area D) All living and non-living things in an area Ans. D    5.IAS QUESTION Which one of the following was given classical language status recently? (a) Odia (b) Konkani (c) Bhojpuri (d) Assamese     MOCK-11 Q.60 Which of the following languages has been accorded as the status of classical language ? 1) Sanskrit 2) Tamil 3) Malyalam 4) Marathi 5) Telugu Codes: A) 1,2,3,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3,4 D) Only 1,2& 5 Ans. A Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odiahave been recognised as classical languages.    6.IAS QUESTION With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. 2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement concrete. 3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements. Select the correct answer using the code given below.     MOCK-1 Q.24 Which of the following can help in reducing the carbon footprint ? 1.Using fly-ash based cement in building construction 2. Using LED-based electric lamps instead of incandescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code given below : A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both I and 2 D) Neither I nor 2 Ans. C The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2).   7. IAS QUESTION We often find the term “Goldilocks Zone” in news.It is mentioned in the context of :   TEST SERIES Mock-10 Q.50 We often find the term “Goldilocks Zone” in news.It is mentioned in the context of : A) Identification of earth-like planets in the universe B) Use of wireless short distance communication C) Minimum distance required between Earth & any artificial satellite revolving around it D) None of the above Ans. A   8. IAS QUESTION In which of the following States are the famous ‘Living Root Bridges’ found   Direct Question Mock-10 Q.52 In which of the following states famous ‘ Living Root Bridges “ found ? A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Himachal Pradesh C) Kerala D) Meghalaya Ans. D    9. IAS QUESTION   In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic ?    Direct Question MOCK-14   Q.23 In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic ? A) Kangchendzonga National Park B) Nandadevi National Park C) Neora National Park D) Namdhapa National Park Ans.A    10.IAS QUESTION In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?   Direct Question MOCK-9 Q.13 In which of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species ? A) Tropical rain forest B) Tropical deciduous forest C) Tropical thorn & scrub forest D) Temperate forest with grasslands Ans. B    11.IAS QUESTION  With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/an; correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3.

GENERAL STUDIES  1.IAS QUESTION Convertibility of rupee implies (a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold (b) allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces (c) freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other currencies and vice versa (d) developing an international market for currencies in India MOCK-3 Q.99Capital account Convertibility of the Indian rupee means: A) Indian rupee can be exchanged for the any major currency for the purpose of trading financial assets. B) Indian rupee can be exchanged for the any major currency for the purpose of trading in goods & services. C) Indian rupee can be exchanged by authorized dealers for travel D) None of the above Ans. A ANOTHER QUESTION MOCK-1 Q.41 Why Convertibility of Indian rupee is considered as a important goal of the economic liberalization ? A) Because it helps to attract more foreign capital inflow in India B) Because it will help to promote exports C) Because It will help to secure loans from the world financial markets at attractive terms D) Because it will stabilize its exchange value against major currencies of the World Ans. D  2.IAS QUESTION India is a member of which among thefollowing? 1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2.Association of South-East Asian nation 3.East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below.  MOCK-12 Q.68 India is a member of: 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2. Asian Development Bank (ADB) 3. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 4.World Trade Organization (WTO) Select the correct answer using the code given below: A) 1 and 3 only B) 2 and 4 C) 2,3 and 4 D) 1,2,3 and 4 Ans. B  3.IAS QUESTION Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which of the following? 1. Gravitational Force of the Sun 2. Gravitational Force of the Moon 3. Gravitational Force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below  MOCK-1 Q.54 Which among the following plays an important role in formation of tides ? 1) Rotation of earth 2) Gravitation of Sun 3) Gravitation of Earth 4) Revolution of earth Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C  4.IAS QUESTION  Which one of the following is the best description of the term ‘ecosystem’? (a) A community of organisms interacting with one another. (b) That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms. (c) A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live (d) The flora and fauna of a geographical area MOCK-12 Q.55 An ecosystem comprises: A) Only trees, shrubs and herbs in an area B) Only animals in an area C) All plants and animals in an area D) All living and non-living things in an area Ans. D  5.IAS QUESTION Which one of the following was given classical language status recently? (a) Odia (b) Konkani (c) Bhojpuri (d) Assamese MOCK-11 Q.60 Which of the following languages has been accorded as the status of classical language ? 1) Sanskrit 2) Tamil 3) Malyalam 4) Marathi 5) Telugu Codes: A) 1,2,3,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3,4 D) Only 1,2& 5 Ans. A Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odiahave been recognised as classical languages.  6.IAS QUESTION With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. 2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement concrete. 3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements. Select the correct answer using the code given below. MOCK-1 Q.24 Which of the following can help in reducing the carbon footprint ? 1.Using fly-ash based cement in building construction 2. Using LED-based electric lamps instead of incandescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code given below : A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both I and 2 D) Neither I nor 2 Ans. C The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). 7. IAS QUESTION We often find the term “Goldilocks Zone” in news.It is mentioned in the context of : TEST SERIES Mock-10 Q.50 We often find the term “Goldilocks Zone” in news.It is mentioned in the context of : A) Identification of earth-like planets in the universe B) Use of wireless short distance communication C) Minimum distance required between Earth & any artificial satellite revolving around it D) None of the above Ans. A 8. IAS QUESTION In which of the following States are the famous ‘Living Root Bridges’ found Direct Question Mock-10 Q.52 In which of the following states famous ‘ Living Root Bridges “ found ? A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Himachal Pradesh C) Kerala D) Meghalaya Ans. D  9. IAS QUESTION In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic ?  Direct Question MOCK-14 Q.23 In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic ? A) Kangchendzonga National Park B) Nandadevi National Park C) Neora National Park D) Namdhapa National Park Ans.A  10.IAS QUESTION In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? Direct Question MOCK-9 Q.13 In which of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species ? A) Tropical rain forest B) Tropical deciduous forest C) Tropical thorn & scrub forest D) Temperate forest with grasslands Ans. B  11.IAS QUESTION  With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/an; correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below. MOCK-1 Q.24 Which of

In IAS PRELIMS 2016, this year also More than 50 questions have been asked in General Studies (Paper-1) from our mock series    LIST OF 52 QUESTIONS REPEATED-FROM GENERAL STUDIES-FROM OUR MOCK PAPERS :     IAS QUESTION   Consider the following statements :   The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.   The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?   A) 1 only   B) 2 only   C) Both 1 and 2   D) Neither 1 nor 2   MOCK-13 Q.1   Q.1 Consider the following statements :   Chief secretary of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state   Chief Secretary of a state has a fixed tenure or till his superannuation whichever is earlier   Which of the above statements is/are correct ?   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. B   In India each state and some Union Territories have Chief Secretaries. As such the Chief Secretary serves as Chief of all government staff in the state and is the Secretary of the State Cabinet of Ministers. The post of Chief Secretary is encadred within the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) meaning that only an IAS officer may hold this position. The Chief Secretary holds the same rank as a Secretary to the Government of India and the post falls within the “Apex Scale”. Other positions in this payscale are Additional or Special Chief Secretary and Special Secretary to the Government of India. By tradition the senior most IAS officer of the state cadre is chosen as the Chief Secretary but in many cases this is not so. The Chief Secretary heads the Department of General Administration as well. The Secretary is the ex officio advisor to the councils of ministers.      IAS QUESTION   Which of the following is not a member of `Gulf Cooperation Council’?   A) Iran   B) Saudi Arabia   C) Oman   D) Kuwait     MOCK-15 Q.2   Q.2 Which among the following are the Gulf Cooperation Countries ?   Bahrain   Kuwait   Qatar   Saudi Arabia   Oman   Which of the above statements is/are correct ?   A) 1,3,4   B) 2,3,4   C) 1,2,3   D) 1,2,3,4,5   Ans.D      IAS QUESTION   What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?   Both were built in the same period.   Both belong to the same religious denomination.   Both have rock-cut monuments.   Select the correct answer using the code given below.   A) 1 and 2 only   B) 3 only   C) 1 and 3 only   D) None of the statements given above is correct     MOCK-30 Q.49   Q.3 Which of the following statements is/are correct ?   1) Sravana Belagola is famous for its Jaina heritage and history.   2) Ajanta is famous for Jaina sculptures and paintings.   3) Mamallapuram is famous for its rock-cut monolithic Buddhist temples.   Select the correct answer using the code given below :   A) 1 only   B) 2 only   C) 1 and 2   D) 2 and 3   Ans. C   Mamallapuram is famous for Shore temple     MOCK-18 Q.21   Which of the following statement is incorrect ?   A) Mamallapuram temples contain rock cut architecture   B) Capital of Pallava was Kancheepuram   C) The Mamallapuram temples also exhibit the painting skill of those people   D) The pallava period is one of the golden era in architecture   Ans. C   MOCK-13 Q.32   Rathas of Mahabalipuram, rock cut architecture were built by a king of dynasty of :   A) Chola   B) Hoysala   C) Pallava   D) Rashtrakuta   Ans. C   Pancha Rathas  is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.   Each of the five monuments in the Pancha Rathas complex resembles a chariot (ratha), and each is carved over a single, long stone or monolith, of granite which slopes in north-south direction with a slight incline.     IAS QUESTION   Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct?   It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.   Only one member of a family can join the scheme.   Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber’s death.   Select the correct answer using the code given below.   A) 1 only   B) 2 and 3 only   C) 1 and 3 only   D) 1, 2 and 3     MOCK-1 Q.54   Q.4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched three ambitious social security schemes, relating to the insurance and pension sector and intended at widening the process of financial inclusion.Which of the following is not among those?   A) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (accident insurance)   B) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (life insurance)   C) Kisan Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (life insurance)   D) Atal Pension Yojana” (Pension)   Ans. C   Atal Pension Yojna (APY) :   The scheme will be launched on June 1 2015 and focus is on the unorganised sector.  A pension provides people with a monthly income when they are no longer earning. A Subscriber receives pension based on accumulated contribution out of his current income.Under the  Atal Pension Yojna Scheme (APY), the subscribers ,under the age of 40, would receive the fixed monthly pension of  Rs. 1000 to Rs 5000 at the age of 60 years, depending on their contributions. To make the the pension scheme more attractive,  government would co-contribute 50 per cent of a subscriber’s contribution or Rs 1,000 per annum,