Solved Question of CSAT 2014 : Series Three

Question No 01. Which of the following have coral reefs?

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2 and 4 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Get Answer a

Question No 02. In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?

1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical Climate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Get Answer b

Question No 03.The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of

1. Equatorial climate
2. Mediterranean climate
3. Monsoon climate
4. All of the above climates

Get Answer c

Question No 04. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to

1. an assembly of village elders
2. a religious sect
3. a style of temple construction
4. an administrative functionary

Get Answer c

Question No 05. Consider the following rivers:

1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri

Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?

1. 1 Only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Get Answer b

Question No 06. Consider the following pairs:

               Wetlands                  Confluence of rivers

1. Harike Wetlands           Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
2. Keoladeo Ghana            Confluence of Benas and Chambal
3. Kolleru Lake              Confluence of Musi and Krishna

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Get Answer a

Question No 07. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

1. Mimamsa and Vedanta
2. Nyaya and Vaisheshika
3. Lokayata and Kapalika
4. Sankhya and Yoga

Get Answer c

Question No 08. Consider the following pairs:

                    Hills                      Region

1. Cardamom Hills          Coromandel coast
2. Kaimur Hills                Konkan India
3. Mahadeo Hills               Central India
4. Mikir Hills                 North-East India

 Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. 2 and 4

Get Answer c

Question No 09. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

1. Second Schedule
2. Fifth Schedule
3. Eighth Schedule
4. Tenth Schedule

Get Answer d

Question No 10. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of

1. Biosphere reserves
2. botanical garden
3. national parks
4. wildlife sanctuaries

Get Answer a

Question No 11. Turkey is located between

1. Black Sea and Caspian Sea
2. Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
3. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean
4. Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

Get Answer b

Question No 12. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?

1. Bangkok
2. Hanoi
3. Jakarta
4. Singapore

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 4-2-1-3
2. 3-2-4-1
3. 3-4-1-2
4. 4-3-2-1

Get Answer c

Question No 13. The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2° C above pre-industrial level. If the global pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 degree celsius above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source
2. Widespread coral mortality will occur
3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world

Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Get Answer b

Question No 14. The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from

1. Katha Upanishad
2. Chandogya Upnishad
3. Aitareya Upnishad
4. Mundaka Upnishad

Get Answer d

Question No 15. In the Constitution of India, Promotion of international peace and security is included in the

1. Preamble to the Constitution
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
4. Ninth Schedule

Get Answer b

Question No 16. What are the benefits of implementing the 'Integrated Watershed Development Programme'?

1. Prevention of soil runoff
2. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation

Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Get Answer c

Question No 17. Which of the following are associated with 'Planning ' in India?

1. The Finance Commission
2. The National Development Council
3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development
5. The Parliament

Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. 1, 2 and 5 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 2 and 5 only
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Get Answer c

Question No 18. Which of the following is/are the function /functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?

1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2. Secretariat assistance to Cabinet Committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Get Answer c

Question No 19.Consider the following statements:

A Constitutional Government is one which

1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Get Answer b

Question No 20. Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule
2. Appointing the Minister
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4. Making the Rules to conduct the business of the State Government

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Get Answer b

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