91) With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals

Select the correct answers using the codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3


92) The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the
(A) three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.
(B) Three main linguistic divisions in to which the languages of India can be classified
(C) three main styles of Indian temple architecture
(D) three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India



93) With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal Period.
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alap users Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A)  1 and 2 only
(B)  2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3



94) The endeavour of Janine suraksha yojana programme is
1.            to promote institutional deliveries
2.            to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery
3.            to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinements

Which of the above are correct?
(A)  1 and 2 only
(B)   2 only
(C)   3 only
(D)  1, 2 and 3


95) Consider the following:
1.            Hotels and restaurants
2.            Motor Transport undertakings
3.            Newspaper Establishments
4.            Private Medical Institutions
The Employers of which of the above can have the “ Social Security coverage under Employees State Insurance Scheme?
(A)  1, 2 and 3 only
(B)   4 only
(C)   1, 3 and only 4
(D)  1, 2, 3 and 4


96) How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?

1.  DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
2.  DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the cause of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.
3.  DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.
4.  DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilisation of the funds intended for anti-poverty programme.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(A)  1, 2 and 3 only
(B)   3 and 4 only
(C)   4 only
(D)  1, 2, 3 and 4


97) Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’?
1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking
2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
3. Increasing the government spending on public health
4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 and 4 only
(C) 2,3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4


98) With reference to National Rural Health Mission, Which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA”, trained community health workers?
1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup
2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection pregnancy
3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization
4. Conducting the delivery of baby.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4


99) How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve Livelihood Mission seeks to improve livelihood options of rural poor?
1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas.
2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skills development
3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost of farmers.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A)  1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3


100) If national water mission is properly and completely implemented how will it impact the country?
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water.
2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India
4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore wells and for installing motors and pump sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4