CSAT Paper - I Questions

Who were the founders of the Hind Mazdoor Sabha established in 1948

• Modern History

Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948?

1. B. Krishna Pillai, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and K.C. George 
2. Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Day al Upadhyay and M.N. Roy 
3. C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, K. Kamaraj and Veeresalingam Pantulu 
4. Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta

With reference to the religious practices in India, the Sthanakvasi sect belongs to

• Medieval History

With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to

1. Buddhism 
2. Jainism 
3. Vaishnavism 
4. Shaivism

Rule of Law Index is released by which of the following

• World GK

"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?

1. Amnesty International 
2. International Court of Justice 
3. The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights 
4. World Justice Project

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to Swarajya Sabha

• Modern History

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

1. All India Home Rule League
2. Hindu Mahasabha
3. South Indian Liberal Federation
4. The Servants of India Society

Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now is an initiative launched by

• World GK

"Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by

1. The Intergovernmentai Panel on Climate Change 
2. The UNEP Secretariat 
3. The UNFCCC Secretariat 
4. The World Meteorological Organisation

The well-known painting Bani Thani belongs to the

• Culture

The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the

1. Bundi school
2. Jaipur school 
3. Kangra school 
4. Kishangarh school

Which is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha

• Modern History

Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?

1. Active all-India participation of lawyers, students and women in the National Movement
2. Active involvement of Dalit and Tribal communities of India in the National Movement
3. Joining of peasant unrest to India's National Movement
4. Drastic decrease in the cultivation of plantation crops and commercial crops

In the context of wearable technology

• Technology GK

In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?

1. Location identification of a person
2. Sleep monitoring of a person
3. Assisting the hearing-impaired person

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

A digital signature is

• Technology GK

Consider the following statements:

A digital signature is

1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it
2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet
3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment

• Technology GK

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment consider the following statements:

1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out.
2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from a computer are projected onto real-life objects or surroundings.
3. AR allows individuals to be present in the world and improves the experience using the camera of smart-phone or PC.
4. VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing complete immersion experience.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

The money multiplier in an economy increases with

• Money Banking

The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?

1. Increase in the cash reserve ratio
2. increase in the banking habit of the population
3. Increase in the statutory liquidity ratio
4. Increase in the population of the country

The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India

• Indian Economy

The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus

1. transportation cost only
2. interest cost only
3. procurement incidentals and distribution cost
4. procurement incidentals and charges for godowns

Which is not a sub-index of the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index

• World Economy

Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?

1. Maintenance of law and order
2. Paying taxes
3. Registering property
4. Dealing with construction permits

With reference to communication technologies, difference between LTE and VoLTE

• Technology GK

With reference to communication technologies, what is / are the difference / differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?

1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

The Chairmen of public sector banks are selected by

• Money Banking

The Chairmen of public sector banks are selected by the

1. Banks Board Bureau
2. Reserve Bank of India
3. Union Ministry of Finance
4. Management of concerned bank

With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

• World Economy

With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements:

1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations.
2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.
3. AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

With reference to India's Five-Year Plans

• Indian Economy

With reference to India's Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. From the Second Five-Year Plan, there was a determined thrust towards substitution of basic and capital good industries.
2. The Fourth Five-Year Plan adopted the objective of correcting the earlier trend of increased concentration of wealth and economic power.
3. In the Fifth Five-Year Plan, for the first time, the financial sector was included as an integral part of the Plan.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Which is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors

• Money Banking

Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?

1. Certificate of Deposit
2. Commercial Paper
3. Promissory Note
4. Participatory Note

The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of

• Indian Economy

The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of

1. Integrated Rural Development Programme
2. Lead Bank Scheme
3. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
4. National Skill Development Mission

The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government

• GS Environment

Consider the following statements:

The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to

1. state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought
2. lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources

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

Which Article safeguards one's right to marry the person

• Constitution

Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?

1. Article 19
2. Article 21
3. Article 25
4. Article 29

With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India

• Legislature

With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.
2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.

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

Prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as

• Constitution

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

1. The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
2. The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
3. In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
4. State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

• Organisations & Policies

Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:

1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
4. Irular and Kanda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining

• Constitution

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

1. Third Schedule
2. Fifth Schedule
3. Ninth Schedule
4. Twelfth Schedule

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution

• Constitution

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri
3. Indira Gandhi
4. Morarji Desai

Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night

• Climate

Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?

1. Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth's surface.
2. Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation.
3. The Earth's surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights.
4. Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level.

What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati

• Minerals Industries

What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

1. Recently discovered uranium deposits
2. Tropical rain forests
3. Underground cave systems
4. Water reservoirs

In India, the use of carbofuran, methylparathion, phorate

• GS Environment

In India, the use of carbofuran, methylparathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

1. pesticides in agriculture
2. preservatives in processed foods
3. fruit-ripening agents
4. moisturising agents in cosmetics

Glacier and River Matching

• Rivers

Consider the following pairs:

Glacier : River

1. Bandarpunch : Yamuna
2. Bara Shigri : Chenab
3. Milam : Mandakini
4. Siachen : Nubra
5. Zemu : Manas

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Sea and Bordering Country Matching

• World Geography

Consider the following pairs:

Sea : Bordering Country

1. Adriatic Sea : Albania
2. Black Sea : Croatia
3. Caspian Sea : Kazakhstan
4. Mediterranean Sea : Morocco
5. Red Sea : Syria

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Which are correct about the deposits of methane hydrate

• GS Environment

Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of methane hydrate?

1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
2. Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

In terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State

• Indian States

Consider the following States:

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

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

Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads'

• GS Environment

Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?

1. The are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.
2. They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.
3. They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.
4. They are often found to be used as food adulterants.

Matching - Wildlife and Naturally found in

• Biodiversity

Consider the following pairs:

Wildlife : Naturally found in

1. Blue-finned Mahseer : Cauvery River
2. Irrawaddy Dolphin : Chambal River
3. Rusty-spotted Cat : Eastern Ghats

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Which are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve

• Biodiversity

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

1. Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
2. Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
3. Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
4. Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve

Pyrolysis and plasma gasification

• GS Environment

In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?

1. Extraction of rare earth elements
2. Natural gas extraction technologies
3. Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles
4. Waste-to-energy technologies

Use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol

• GS Environment

In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

1. Creating the artificial rains in some regions
2. Reducing the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones
3. Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on the Earth
4. Reducing the global warming

Official poverty lines are higher in some States

• Indian Economy

In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

1. poverty rates vary from State to State
2. price levels vary from State to State
3. Gross State Product varies from State to State
4. Quality of public distribution varies from State to State

Famous place and River Matching

• Ancient History

Consider the following pairs: 

Famous place : River

1. Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga
2. Tiruchirappalli : Cauvery
3. Hampi : Malaprabha

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Which plants was domesticated in the 'New World'

• World History

Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World?

1. Tobacco, cocoa and rubber
2. Tobacco, cotton and rubber
3. Cotton, coffee and sugarcane
4. Rubber, coffee and wheat

On 21st June, the Sun

• World Geography

On 21st June, the Sun

1. does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle
2. does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle
3. shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator
4. shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn

Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

• Organisations & Policies

Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

1. Department of Science and Technology
2. Ministry of Labour and Employment
3. NITI Aayog
4. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Which National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone

• Biodiversity

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?

1. Manas National Park
2. Namdapha National Park
3. Neora Valley National Park
4. Valley of Flowers National Park

With reference to Mian Tansen

• Ancient History

With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

1. Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
2. Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
3. Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
4. Tansen invented many Ragas.

Person and Position held Matching

• National Movement

With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:

Person : Position held

1. Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation
2. K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly
3. P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of India

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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

With reference to the British colonial rule in India

• Modern History

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:

1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking of salt law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in

• Medieval History

Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

1. Chalukya
2. Chandela
3. Rashtrakuta
4. Vijayanagara

With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period

• Ancient History

With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

1. It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
2. It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
3. The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
4. The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.

Which are the features of Mahayana Buddhism

• Ancient History

Consider the following:

1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals

Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?

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