1. Which of the following is not an objective of central government's scheme 'National Horticulture Mission'

Establishment of Nurseries

Rejuvenation of old fruit crop

Construction of community tanks

Plantation on waste lands

2. Sex ratio in India is calculated as ·

Sex rati0= Total No. of Males in a particular area/x Total No. of Males in the same area x1000

Sex ratio Total No. of Females in a particular area/Total No. of Females in the same area 1000S

Total No. of Females in a particular area /Total population in the same area x1000

None of the above

3. Mid Day Meal scheme objectives do not include:

Improving the nutritional status of children.

Encouraging poor children on classroom activities.

Providing nutritional support for children.

Improving the nutritional status of mother and their children.

4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is to provide road connectivity in rural areas. The eligibility for this scheme is habitation with a population of persons.

500

700

900

1000

5. Population study deals with:
complex and qualitative relationships between socia-economic environment and population.
the quantitative study of size and processes of population growth.
rapport establishment with environment and people.
the meaningful study of different characteristics of society and its environment. Answer options

only

only

and only

and only.

6. Labour Force has been equated to
only those organized labourers who are working in Industry.
economically active population.
individuals who take part in the production of economic goods and services.
only those un organized workers who are working in informal sector. Answer options;

and

and

and

and

7. According to National Family Health Survey which sector remains the primary source of health care in India
Government medical sector
Private medical sector
Semi -government medical sector
Herbal medical sector Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and only

and only

only

only

8. Match the following

Task -force to examine the reforms required in the Co-operative Banking System (2004) Expert group on investment credit in Agriculture (2005)
Expert group on agricultural indebtedness (2007)
Committee of financial inclusion (2006)









9. Philosophy of the Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SJGSY) is based on the assumption that carefully selected viable economic activities suitable to each area should be promoted by
Provision of infrastructure and credit facilities.
Provision of community employment facilitiy.
Provision of entrepreneurial skill development facility.
Provision of marketing facility.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

only

only

and only

and only

10. The Planning Commission made an alternative projection for employment in the period 2002-03 to 2011-12 using three additional assumptions about the rate of growth namely:
a base line scenario in which GDP grows at 5.5%
a base line scenario in which GDP grows at 6.5%
a high growth scenario with GDP growth at
a rapid growth scenario with GDP growth at

Which of the statements given above are correct

and only

and only

and only

and only

11. The Indian Census (2001) has classified or charted the momentum of population growth during the twentieth century into four distinct phases. Match each phase with the appropriate class

1901 -1921 Dissipating high growth
1921 -1951 Stagnant population
1951 -1981 Steady growth
1981 -2001 Rapid growth

Answer options










12.

(a)The Government of India created a separate Ministry of Human Resource Development in 1985.

Until then it formed a part of the Social Welfare Department.

Which one of the above two is incorrect

Only

Only

Neither

Both

13. The unemployed consist of all persons who are:
willing to work but could not get work.
able to work but could not get work.
on temporary or indefinite lay -of where employment opportunities are very limited.
not willing to work therefore avoiding work.

Answer options

and



and

and

14. Which of the following two is not a cause for the rapid growth of population in India?
The tropical climate.

Universal marriage.
Options:

Only

Only

Neither nor is true

Both and

15. Which of the following statements is incorrect

India is just two fifth of USA but India's population is more than two and a half times the population of the USA and USSR put together.

India adds one Australia to its population every year.

Indias population is equal to the total population of 55 countries of Africa and Latin America.

In India today 74 babies arc born every minute.

16. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) provides health insurance cover of to each enrolled fancily:

30,000

40,000

50,000

1,00,000

17. In the International Conference on population and development held at Cairo in 1994 what were the goals set for 2015
reduction of IMR to below 35 infant deaths per 1000 live births.
increasing life expectancy at birth to more than 75 years.
reduction of IMR to below 45 infant deaths per 1000 live births.
increasing life expectancy at birth to more than 70 years.

Which of the statements given above are correct

and only

and only

and only

and only

18. One of the WHOs biggest achievements to date is
provide a for global partnerships.
gaining access to improved health facilities.
evidence -based framework and treaty for tobacco control.
Health for all.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and only

only

and only

only

19. What is not true of the unemployment in India?

More than half of the total unemployed persons in India reside in West Bengal, UP, Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. (statistics of 1990).

The incidence of unemployment is relatively lower in rural areas than in urban areas.

There is greater unemployment in industrial sector than in Agricultural Sector.

Unemployment among the educated is much higher than overall unemployment found in the nation.

20. The primary objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is to
provide livelihood security to rural households.
provide minimum food security to rural households.
provide minimum employment security to rural households.
provide minimum wage security to rural households.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and only

and only

only

and only

21. Community Health Centre as first referral unit is established for every

20,000 to 30,000 population

3,00,000 to 6,00,000 population

80,000 to 1,20..000 population

3,000 to 5,000 population

22. One of the largest component of NRHM is Janani Suraksha Yojana which offers a
conditional cash transfer to poor women for availing free institutional maternity services.
conditional cash transfer to poor women for availing free maternity services.
conditional cash transfer to poor women for availing partially free maternity services.
conditional cash transfer to poor women for availing partially free institutional maternity services. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and only

and only

only

only

23. Indira Awaas Yojna scheme provides assistance to weaker sections to construct shelter, for this scheme what is the cost share between the centre and the state respectively?

80: 20

50: 50

75: 25

60: 40

24. Which of the following is/are the international development goals?
Universal primary education to all children by 2015 AD.
A reduction by two -thirds in the mortality rates for infants, children below 5 years of age by 2020 A.D.
A reduction by three -fourth in maternal mortality by 2010 A.D.
A reduction by one -half in the proportion of people living in extreme poverty by 2020 A.D. Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and only

and only

only

and only

25. Which of following is not an objective of 'Panchayat Mahila Shakti Abhiyan'

To organize Divisional gatherings

Establishment of State Support Centres

Founding of elected Women representative's group

None of the above

26. Maharashtra has introduced decentralised planning process since the beginning of the:

First Five -Year Plan

Third Five -Year Plan

Fifth Five -Year Plan

Seventh Five -Year Plan

27. On the basis of week as the reference period a person is considered unemployed by Current Weekly Status if

a person had not worked even for one hour during the week but was seeking or available for work.

a person had not worked even for seven hours during the week but was seeking or available for work.

a person had not worked even for five hours during the week but was seeking or available for work.

a person had not worked even for six hours during the week but was seeking or available for work.

27. World Health Organisation after Alma Ata Declaration revealed a new approach towards health care .
New universalism
Global universalism
World universalism
Future universalism

28. Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and only

and only

only

only

29. Which of the categories has not been used by National Sample Survey to refer the status of employment in India?
regular employment
self -employment
casual labour
under employment

Answer options

and only

and only

only

only

30. The historical statement "Co-operatives have failed, but the cooperation must succeed" made by:

The Rural Credit Survey Committee (1954)

Rural Credit Review Committee (1966)

Mac Lagan Committee on Cooperation India (1915)

Advisory Committee the Flow of Credit to Agriculture (2004)

31.

The United Nations Millennium Development goals are eight in number that all lSI members have agreed to try to achieve by the year 2015.
Four of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are directly concerned with health.

Which one of the above two statement is correct?

Only

Only

Neither

Both

32. National Population Policy 2000 emphasises on
population control (quantitative dimension)
improving the quality of life that people lead (qualitative dimension)
urbanization for development
family planning

Answer options:

Only

and

Only

only

33. In 2011. India developed a totally drug· resistant form of
Hepatitis
Polio
Tuberculosis
HIV Answer options:

and only

and only

only

only


34. Mission statement of World Health Organization Attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health.

Health is Wealth.

Health of paramount importance.

People's health is in peoples hands.

35. Match the following:

Education in HRO Value orientation
Agriculture in HRO It treats people as resource and not human beings
Industrial Sector in HRO Make the full use of credit facility
Tertiary Sector in HRO Indigenous and situation based efforts











36. Which of the following is not a salient feature of 'MGNREGA'

Time bound guarantee of work
Labour intensive work
Gram sabha recommended work
Muster roll to be maintained by the contractor


37. 'National Health Policy 2002' projected the public expenditure on health by 2010 as

30% of the total health expenditure

27% of the total health expenditure

33% of the total health expenditure

35% of the total health expenditure

38. The human development index was formulated as a measure of average achievement in basic human capabilities based on
indicators of longevity
educational attainment
level of income
decent standard of living

Which of the statements given above are correct 7

and only

and only

and only

and only

39. Micro Finance refers to small scale financial services extended to the poor in the following area:

Rural and Urban

Industries in cities

Women Self help Groups

Rural Industries

40. Most of the district level schemes have been transferred to the Zilla Parishad on the recommendations of

Bongirwar Committee and Patil Committee

Naik Committee and Patil Committee

Rao Committee and Bongirwar Committee

Mehta Committee and Naik Committee

41. Match the following:

Second five-year plan Crash Special nutrition Programme and Crash employment Programme
Fifth five-year plan Separate Tribal Development Blocks
Fourth five-year plan Tribal Sub-plan
Ninth five-year plan Social and economic empowerment and Social Justice Answer options











42. Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) provides for:

Assistance to disabled persons for purchase/fitting of Aids and appliances.

National Award for empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Grant to NGOs for vocational h·aining, workshops and special schools for the disabled.

National scholarships for persons with disabilities.

43. has more interest in college/ university politics than in studies and research. What kind of values have been inculcated in
Educational value
Social Value
Individual Value
Political Value

Which of the statements given above are correct

and only

and only

only

only

44. Which of the following statements are correct

Maharashtra has the third largest tribal population in India.

Out of the 428 notified tribal communities approximately 11 tribes are found in Maharashtra.

Answer options

only

only

Neither

Both

45. employment is a high priority agenda item for our government. This can happen only if we equip our young people with skills that are required to meet the demands of our rapidly growing economy."

Shri. Pranav Mukharjee

Dr. Manmohan Singh

Shri. Sis Ram Ola

Shri. Jitendra Singh

46. Match the appropriate age-group with the respective agency:

United Nations-2009 16-30 years
Adolscent needs 16-20 years
UN -Habitat 15-24 years
National Youth Policy 15-32 years

Answer option:






47. Which of the following Schemes/Programmes was launched on 2nd October. 1975

Integrated Child Development Scheme

Employment Guarantee Scheme

Integrated Rural Development Programme

None of the above

48. What are the benefits covered under the "Sukanya Yojana"

An insurance of Rs. 21,200 within one year from the date of birth to the family below poverty line in which daughter is born.

An insurance of Rs. 21,200 to the family of small land holder in which daughter is born and Rs. 2 lakh after 18 years.

Rs. One lakh to a male undergoing vasectomy after a single daughter.

None of the above.

49. education is the central issue which has been projected as a national priority in the National Educational Policy, 1986

Computer

Technical

Yoga

Value

50.

The First Mahila Bank, Bhartiya Mahila Bank of the country was started in Mumbai on 19th Nov 2013.
This is an addition to the existing 19 public sector banks.
The BMB is the first ever public sector bank to have been set up by the Govt. Which of the above statements are true?
Answer options:

and

and

and

and

51. Which of the following statements is incorrect

ILO's latest estimates indicate that India's jobless rate could be 3.8% in 2014 I
Unemployment-seems to be rising in India in the last 3 years. Answer options

only

only

Neither

Both

52. What type of children are not covered under the Need of Care And Protection (CNCP)
HIV/ AIDS affected children
Differently a bled children
Orphan children
Street children
Illiterate children
Fourth child in a family
Answer options:

only

and

only

and

53. Match the following:
Jharkhand Movement
Adi Samaj Movement
Khandesh Movement
Mahasabha Movement
Answer options:












55. The UN General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year for Youth with the Theme:

Mutual understanding and Cooperation

Dialogue and mutual understanding

Social harmony and global peace

Mutual Cooperation and friendship

55. 'Learning to live together' is a

Social Value
Educational Value
Moral Value
Cultural Value

Which of the statements given above i,/are correct

and only

and only

and only

(c)and only

56. The year 1975 was declared by United Nations Organization as

Women empowerment year

International Women's year

Economic empowerment year

Women self-help year

57. Which of the following statements are correct

Through value based education can flourish the eternal truth like Sarva Shiksha Abhivan.
Schools like Osha, Shanti Niketan, School of Total Education work for value based education.
Answer options:
only

only

Neither

Both

58. foster friendly relations between the rural and the urban people' is the objective of

All India Boy's Scouts Association

Youth Hostels Association of India

Nehru Yuva Kendra

Indian Institute of Youth and Development











59. Match the following:

Second five year plan
Fifth five·year plan
Third five-year plan
Fourth five-year plan
Answer options:







.




60 Which one of the following two statements is correct

Swabhiman English medium schools have been started as one of the Tribal welfare schemes for the children of tribal people.
Tana Bhagat Movement caused tribals to imitate Hindu life style.

Answer options

only

only

Neither

Both

61. Which one of the following two statements is correct
Anutai Wagh popularised the word Anganwadi.

'Anganwadi' is being implemented in rural as well as urban areas.

Answer options

Only

Only

Neither

Both

62. Which one of the following two statements is correct?

According to research conducted by Ministry of Women and child Development (2007) 69% of children are victims of physical violence
Highest percentage of children are victims of physical violence in the schools.
Answer options:





Neither

Both

63. To whom did Rajashri Shahu Maharaj appoint as a lady superintendent from amongst the following?

Rakhamabai Kelavkar

Savitribai Phule

Indumati Devi

Nancy Wilson

64. To establish Child Welfare Committee in each district is mandatory as per the:

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act 2006

Commission for Protection of the rights of child 2005

National Charter for children 2004

65. Article 45 of the Constitution was amended putting an obligation on the State for early childhood care and education for:

all children until they complete the age of 12 years.

all children until they complete the age of 6 years.

all children between the age of 3 to 14 years.

all children until they complete the age of 14 years.



66. The implementation of NPE 1986 was reviewed by two committees, namely: Rammurti Committee and University Education Committee

Janardan Committee and Secondary Education Committee

Rammurti Committee and Janardan Committee

CABE Committee and Janardan Committee

67. The National Merit Scholarship scheme, the objective of which was to provide financial assistance to meritorious students studying from post -matric to post -graduate level in Government Schools!Colleges and Universities has been discontinued with effect from

April 2007

January 2007

April 2008

None of these

68. Identify the motto of Directorate of Technical Education Maharashtra state:

Vidya Tatv Jyotisamha

Gunsya Bharnam Kaushallam

Rashtrodharay Tantra Shikshnam

Twam Dyanmayo Tantra Dyanmayo si

69. Match the column

Promotion of Quality in Technical Education NPEGEL -GRC
Focus on Science, Maths and English education Quality -MPSP
Computer Aided Learning facilities RMSA
Provide resources for addressing gender related Issues and also provide a platform for mobilization of strategies like Maa -Beti Melava, Kishor Kishori Melava, SMC members and community mobilizers' training AICTE

Answer options

(cl









70. Since independence, India's cooperation with foreign countries in education sector, used to be part of the cultural Agreements. India has cultural Agreements with . About 75 Cultural Exchange Programmes were signed and most of them are periodically being renewed. component forms a part of the most of CEPS.

121 countries. sports

125 countries, education

118 countries, education

119 countries, sports

71. Which one of the following statements is correct

Andhra" is the first state to release a dedicated e-Governance policy.
The Maharashtra e-Governance policy was drafted by a committee under the chairmanship of Dr.V.P. Bhatkar.
Answer options:

only

only

Neither

Both

72. Arrange the following IIMs in the order in which they were established, the one established earliest should be listed first.

Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kozhikode.

Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kozhikode.

Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kozhikode, Lucknow.

Ahmedabad, Calc1]'ta, Bangalore, Kozhikode, Lucknow.

73. In 2011-12, for the first time, the state prepared its School Development Plan with the help of School Management Committees" Planning inputs with respect to and were taken from SMCs while developing School Development Plan"

access, skill, age, intelligence

status, financial condition, sex, age

access, equity, quality, community participation

technology, curriculum, innovative methods of teaching and learning

74. Which one of the following statements is correct?

The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning is India's largest technical knowledge dissemination programme through ICT in the Higher education sector.
Its main objective is to increase the reach of only the high quality engineering disciplines.

Answer options

Only

Only

Neither

Both

75. The following objectives are regarding

To develop basic language and Maths skills in the children.
To bring these children to the learning levels of age appropriate classes.
Answer options:

Girls education

Tribal education

Learning camps in Balgriha

None of these

76. Which one of the following statements is correct

"National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)" was launched by Govt. of India in May 2008.
It awards scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to pursue post -graduate studies.

Answer options

only

only

Neither

Both

77.

The Adolescence Education Programme aims to empower young people with age appropriate and relevant information to enable them to respond to real life situation in positive ways.

The Programme is coordinated by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Which one of the above two statements is correct

only

only

Neither nor

Both and

78. Which one of the following statements is correct?

The central scheme of Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) has been launched from the year 2009-10.
The scheme enables the students in their academic years 9 to 12 to pursue studies of std X to std XII.
Answer options:

only

only

Neither

Both

79. Which of the following are the benefits of e-governance
Reducing the cost and improving the reach and quality of public services
Reducing transaction costs and transaction times.
Empowering citizens and increasing transperancy.
Re-engineering of processes for greater efficiency and productivity.
Answer options:

and

and

and



80. What are the objectives of the Model School Scheme?

To have at least one good quality senior secondary school in every block.
To set i1 target to be achieved.
To out innovative curriculum and pedagogy.
To be a model in infrastructure, curriculum, evaluation and school governance.
Answer options:

and

and

(cl and

All of the above

81. Which one of the following two statements is incorrect

The NMEICT is a mission to provide connectivity, valuable content and low cost computing devices to all the institutions of higher learning in this country.
The National Video Server was launched at Mumbai liT in February 2011.

Answer options

"nl1/

only

Neither nor

Both and

82.

After the orissa Cyclone in the year 2000 and Gujarat Earthquake in January, 2001 a comprehensive National Programme on NPEEE was launched by MHRD in 2003.
The Programme was launched with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing as the coordinating institute.

Answer options

only

only

Neither

Both

83. According to the Kothari Commission, the large stagnation and wastage in class is due to a variety of causes which does not include:
The heterogeneity of the age composition of students
Irregularity in attendence of teachers
Overcrowded classes
Unsuitable curricula

Answer options

and



and



84. Which one of the follOWing two statements is incorrect?
The NCERT started the scheme of NSTSS in the year 1963.
The Social Sciences were earlier not included in the scheme.
Answer options

only

only

Neither

Both

85. Which one of the following two statements is correct

Directorate of Adult Education was made a part of the NCERT in 1961 with which it remained associated till 1971.
The Directorate looks after the non-formal education of the adults though does not monitor the progress and status of literacy.

Answer options

only

only

Neither nor

Both and

86. Which of the following statements are incorrect about the RTE Anthem?

It is to spread the message of RTE Act among the public

It has been written hy the renowned lyricist Gulzar.

It has been sung by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan.

The anthem picturises Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Sinha, Aamir Khan and Om Puri.
Answer options:


and

and

and

and

87. Which one of the following is not the essential characteristic of Non-formal education?

It is organised outside the formal system of education

It is diversified, flexible and open -ended

Forever membership so no exit or re -entry.

It is very consciously organised and implemented

88. Which one of the following two statements is correct

Regional offices of the Ministry of Human Resources Development GOI located at Kolkatta, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi were transferred to AICTE. These offices started working as secretariats of the Regional committees.
Four new regional committees have been established at Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandi garh and Hyderabad.

Answer options

only

only

Neither nor

Both and

89. Which one of the following statements is correct

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology is a State University
It cannot conduct any of the courses whatsoever under the distance mode.
Answer options:

only

only

Neither

Both

90. Which one of the following two statements is correct

the XI Plan approved at the meeting of the National Development Council on 19th December 2007 places the highest priority on e-gOl'emance as a central instrument achieving rapid and inclusive growth.(b) the National Development Council accepted the recommendations of the N.C PR.T on e-governace in this respect
Answer options:

only

only

Neither nor

Both and

91. he VocationaJized course pattern is

Language(s) General1:foundation Course Elective subjects 70%
Language(s) General Foundation course Elective subjects 75%
language General foundation course Elective subject 75%
Language(s) General Foundation course Elective subjects 70%

92. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established in 1985.

It also provides higher education opportunities particularly to the disadvantaged segments of the society.

Its first regional office is being set up "t Hyderabad.

None of the above.


93. Inclusive Education Schemes covers all children at secondary stage of age 14+ to 18+ (std. IX to XII) studying in Government, local body and Government aided Schools, with one or more disabilities as defined under the and namely blindness, low vision, leprosy cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disabilities etc:

Disabilities Act The National Trust Act (1999)

Disabilities Act The National Trust Act (1999)

Disabilities Act The National Trust Act (2006)

None of these

94. Which one of the following statements is correct

The following logo is of RUSA.
Sakshar Sharat has been formulated with the objective of achieving 85% literacy level by 2015.
Answer options:

only

only

Neither

Both

95. Which one of the following statements is incorrect

The National Knowledge Commission was constituted in 2005 originally for a period of 5 years from 2005-2010.
It is an advisory and a monitoring body.
Answer options:

only

only

Neither

Both

96. To protect the human rights of women, as per the provisions of the Indian Constitution special acts have been enacted. Match them with their

Act. years of implementation.

Law of heirship 1961 1984
Law of equal wages 18890
Law of prohibition of dowry 1986
Law of prohibition of exhibition of obscenity 1976

Answer options;













97. What are the basic problems being faced by the SAARC countries?

problem of Natural disasters.

Problem of Terrorism.

Problem of Poverty.
Answer options:



and

and

and

98. Consider the fo1!owing statements with reference to Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC).

APEe was established in 1989.
india is the founder member of the APEC.
APEC is the primary organisation for promoting economic growth, cooperation, h'ade and investment in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Which of the statements given above is!are correct

and

and

and

Only

99. With special reference to the rights of prisoners which of the following are not the 1"1 is! rights as yet.
Increasing the wages who are employed within prisons
Right to equal and fair treatment
Meeting spouse in the jail as a matter of marriage right.
Right to freedom of expression
Answer options:

and

and

and

and
100. South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation has been established with a view to

To make collective self sufficient South Asian countries.

To increase economic, social and cultural development in the region

Both the above

None of the above

101. Which of the following are the objectives of the United Nations International Children's Education Fund

To strive for all-round progress of the children.
To provide healthy meals to the children.
To keep the children in good health.
To Educate children.
To look after the cultural aspects of the children.

Which of the statement!s given above is!are correct









102. The most important fields of Work of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) under article 68 are in following fields
Terrorism
Protection of Minorities
Child Labour Problem
Commission on the status of women
Answer options:
and

and

and

and

103. Consider the following statements:

Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission was established on 6 March 2001.
Gujarat is the first state in India, to establish State Human Rights Commission. which of the statements given above is I are correct

Only

Only

and

None of these

104. As per the report of the World Food and Agriculture Organization of (2002-2003), which of the following nations had the highest malnurished
Bangladesh and Pakistan
Ithiopea and Indonesia
Nepal and Nigeria
India and China Answer option:

and

and

and

and

105. Consider the following statements with reference to SAARC

SAARC was established in 1985.

Shashi Tharur was the fifth Secretary General of SAARC organisation.

The main purpose of SAARC is, "To promote the welfare of the people of South Asia" .

Which of the statements given above islare correct

and

and

and

None of these

106. Consider the following statements;

The Non -Aligned Movement is a movement of 115 members representing the interest and priorities of developing countries.
The First NAM Summit Conference was held in Cairo.
Pakistan is the Founder Member of NAM.

Which of the statements given above is!are correct

and

and

and

Only

107. Which one of the following statements is correct?

On the 10th December 1948, the General Assembly of United Nations Organisation adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which is addressed to the member states of the United Nations.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is binding on the member nations.

Answer options

Only

Only

Neither

Both

108. Choose the correct group of one time or the other suspended nations of the Commonwealth of Nations;

Malaysia, Uganda, Pakistan, Nigeria

Afganistan, Pakistan, Fiji, Bangladesh

Nigeria, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Fiji

India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya

109. Which of the following can be classified as s ocially handicapped?
Deaf and Dumb
Orphan
Deserted Women
Lunatic

Answer options

and

and

and

and

110. What contributed to the establishment of the United Nations organisation?
Atlantic charter
Moscow convention
Yalta conference
Vienna conference
Answer options:

Only

Only and

and

and

111.

In the Security Council of the United Nations China has used veto power right maximum times.

USSR has used the Veto power least times in the Security Council of the United Nations.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

Only

Only

Neither

Both

112. Identify the incorrect statement about the Central Information Commission:
Chapter three of Right to Information Act 2005 has the provisions for the Central Information Commission.
President of India appoints the Information Commissioner on the advice of the Prime
The tenure of Information Commissioner is 5 years and upto the age of 65 years.
VVhile terminating the Information Commissioner the President takes opinion of the Supreme Court about the misbehaviour or inefficiency.
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incorrect

incorrect

incorrect

None of the above

113. Match the correct pairs about the famous trials of the Supreme Court regarding Human Rights:

Nandeeni Satpathi s P.L. Dani Compensation to the mother of the dead for being beaten by the Police
Prem Shankar Shukla s Delhi Compensation against the Management violation of Individual freedom
Rudul Shah s Bihar Government Permission of appointing lawyer to the accused.
Saheli s Delhi Police Commissioner Cuffing the accused (putting the handcuffs) is a despotic act.

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114. As per the survey of 'TATA Institute of Social Sciences' which are the most severe problems faced by the Aged People?
Financial problems
Health and medical problems
How to spend the time
Loneliness

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and

and

and

and

115. In which of the following cities are the authorised offices of the United Nations?

Washignlon, Mascow, London, Beijing

Tokyo, Mumbai, Madrid, Delhi

Newyork, Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi

Los -Angeles, Brasiliya, Kolkata, Paris

116. Identify the correct statement regarding the covenants adopted by the UN General Assembly on 16th December 1966 on Human Rights..

International Covenants on Economical, Social and Cultural Rights.
International Covenants on Personal Liberty and Right to Vote.
International Covenants on Political and Civil Rights.
(d)International Covenants on Religious Organization Rights.

Answer options

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

All are correct

117. Who amongst the following form the selection committee to elect the President and Members of National Human Rights Commission?
The Chairman of Loksabha
Vice Chairman of Rajyasabha
The opposition leader of Loksabha
The opposition leader of Rajyasabha
The Home Minister
The Prime Minister of India
The Minister of Social Welfare

Which of the statement!s given above is!are correct?









118. Which Policy of India about ASEAN nations is identified as 'Look East'
To develop political relations with ASEAN member nations.
To increase co-operation in areas of science, technology, trade, investment, tourism.
To strive towards enhancing social and cultural atmosphere.
To establish defence relations with ASEAN nations.

Which of the statements given above is! are correct?

only

and

and

and

119. Which of the following statements comprise the First Article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedom without distinction of any kind.
Everybody has the right to life and security.
Everyone has the right to forbid slavery and servitude.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct 7

Only

and

and

and

120. Arrange the following rights of the children agreed to by the United Nations, in accordance with the ascending age.
Right to play and frolic
Right to good 11ealth and care
Right to be registered immediately after birth, Name and Nationality
Right to proper education.

Correct ascending age:





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121. Which one of the following statements is incorrect
National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) is located at New Delhi.
National Crime Records Bureau is located at New Delhi.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

122. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Pension amount for the beneficiaries with annual family income upto Rs. 21,000/­in the Shravan Bal Seva Rajya Nivrutti Vetan Yojana is Rs. 400/-only.
Destitutes above 60 yrs. of age are eligible. Answer Options

Only

Only

Neither

Both

123. Which of the following statements are incorrect
Durgabai Deshmukh was the Principal of Balika Hindi Pathshala from her age of 12 to 22.
She was a leading criminal lawyer.
Andhra Mahila Sabha was founded by her.
She was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1975.
She was Chairman of the council for Adult Education.
She was Chairman of the National Council for Womens Education.

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Only

and

and

Only

124. Which of the following statements is incorrect

'Phailin' a term in Thai language means disaster.
The previous cyclone to hit the Indian subcontinent in Bangladesh was named Mahasen by Malaysia.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

125. Which of the following statements are correct

According to the National Commission for Women Act 1990, out of the seven members nominated by the central government at least two seats are reserved for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.
One has to be from SC and the other from ST.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

126. Which one of the following statements is correct

Philippines was the most affected country by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Philippines is located in Southern Atlantic Ocean.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

127. Which of the following disabilities are not included in the PWD Act 1995
Low vision
Mental retardation
Hearing impairment
Mental illness

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Only

and

and

None of the above three

128. Which one of the following statements is correct

The International Labour Organisation was established as a part of the Treaty of Lisbon. It ended the World War II.
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Only

Only

Neither

Both

129. Which one of the following statements is correct 7

Second World Assembly on Ageing was held in Lisbon in 2002.
The logo design was an adaptation of the logo of the International year of Older Persons 1999. Answer Options:

Only

Only

Neither

Both

130. Which one of the following statements is not correct 7

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act is applicable to those units employing thirty or more workmen.
The Contract Labour Act is not applicable to the units where the work is of intermittent or casual nature.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

131. Who said, "Un touchability is a gangrenous limb of Hindu Society and if measures are not taken to remove it, the society would become crippled... it will ultimately perish".

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Chh. Shahu Maharaj

Mahatma Gandhi

Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

132. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

The convention on Rights of Persons with disabilities was adopted in 2008 by the UN.

It had the highest number of signatories on the opening day in the history of a UNs convention.

It is said to be the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the 21S' century.

it changes the perception about the persons with disabilities as "objects of charity" to "subjects with rights".

133. The ILO code of practice on HIV/ AIDS and the world of work provides guidelines for the following areas of action:

Prevention of HIV/ AIDS
Elimination of stigma
Care and support for infected workers.

Answer Options

Only is true

All the above are true

and are true

Only is true

134. Consider the following statements:
The Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 was notified in 1996.
It enlists responsibilities which are placed on central, state and local governments.
The act provides for a Chief Commissioner at the central level and a Commissioner in each state.
The Chief Commissioner has the power of a criminal court.

Answer Options:


All the above statements

Only is correct are corr ect

Only and are correct

Only is correct

135. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

The National Backward Gasses Commission tenders advice to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in respect of inclusion of castes, sub-castes etc. in the central list of OBCs.

The Backward Gasses Division in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment looks after policy, planning and implementation of programmes for empowerment of OBCs.

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment looks after welfare of minorities.

136. Which one of the following two statements is correct

The nationalisation of coal mines was done in two phases the first was that of non-coking coal mines.
The coking coal mines were nationalised in 1972 and merged into Hindustan Coking Coal Limited.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

137. Which one of the following statements is correct

SEWA was registered as a trade union in 1982.

It is an organisation of poor women for full employment

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

138. According to Maintenance and Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007
"Children" includes son, daughter, minor grandson and grand daughter.
"Parent" doesn't mean adoptive father or mother.
"Senior citizen" means any citizen of India who is sixty years and above in age.
"Maintenance" includes medical treatment.

Answer Options:
Only is true

Only is true

Only and are true

Only and are true

139. Which of the following statements are incorrect 7

Incidence of widowhood is much higher among sixty plus females in India than in 111ales as Women get married to men older by several years.
Most of the women do not remarry.
Women live longer.
In 1991 there were two times as many widowed females as widowed males.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

140. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

Baba Amte received International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1999.

The prize was launched on the occasion of 120th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Answer Options

Only

Only

Neither

Both

141. Which of the following statements are correct

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana provides cover for hospitalisation expenses. Transportation charges are also covered upto a maximum of Rs. 1000 with Rs. 100/-per visit.
Hospitalization expenses are covered upto Rs. 30,000/-for a family of five.
Govt. pays the premium: central 80% and state 20%.

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and

and

and

and

142. Which one of the following statements is incorrect

'The State of world's children' report has been published by the UNICEF in 2014 with a title -Children with Disabilities.

That published in 2013 had the title -In Numbers every child counts.

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Only

Only

Neither

Both

143. In the Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (Gramin Awaas) the allotment of the house is made in the name of

Female member of the beneficiary household.
Both husband and wife from the beneficiary family.
Eldest male member of the beneficiary household only.
Any male member of the beneficiary family.

Answer Options:

and are right answers

is the right answer


is the right answer Only

is the right answer

144. What is not true of the 'Gadgil Formula'
The Gadgil Formula for allocation of central assistance to state plans was originally evolved in the year 1969.
The Gadgil Formula was used as such for the IV and V plans.
This formula was modified in 1980
The formula revised in 1991 is called Gadgil Mukherjee Formula.
The formula as revised in 1991 first sets apart funds for special category states.
Then it sets apart 20% funds for centrally aided schemes.

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and

(b)alone


and

alone



145. Which one of the following statements is incorrect

The scheme of family counselling centres was implemented by CSWB in 1983.

Earlier a grant of Rs. 1 lakh was given to voluntary organizations for running the centres on 75 :25 basis.

The scheme was evaluated by Tata Institute of Social Sciences and the Gov!. revised the scheme.

The centres are now being run in Police Headquarters, Jails and for Red Light Areas too.

146. The Chairman of the Central Consumer Protection Council is

Judge, Supreme Court

Judge, High Court

Minister incharge of the Consumer Affairs in the Central Gov!.

Prime Minister

147. Consider the following statements:

The provisions of the Arbitration Act, 1940 are not applicable to Consumer Forums.
A person who obtains goods for any commercial purpose is not a consumer.

Answer Options

Both the statements are false.

Statement is true and statement is false.

Both the statements are true.

Statement is false and statement is true.

148. In which of the following cases, it was challenged that the parliament has no legislative competence to establish a parallel hierarchy of consumer courts?

Spring Meadows Hospital Vs Harjal Ahluwalia.

State of Karnataka Vs Vishwabharati House Building Coop. Society and others

Ashok Kumar Singh Vs MIS. Cujarat Cycles Ltd.

Shoba Global Vs Air India.

149. Which of the following statements are "True" in case of a District Forum?
There are five members in the district forum.
No seat is reserved for women.
Monetary jurisdiction of the district forum is upto one crore.
District forum is established by the central government.

Answer Options

All the above are true

and are true

is true

All the above are falsel untrue

150. Within the definition of "Service" under Consumer Protection Act, which of the following services are not included?

Banking Services.
Medical treatment received in Govt. Hospital.
Supply of electricity.
Private tuition.

Answer Options

and only

only

and only

All the above