RTM Dec 2020 Questions Compilation

Revision Through MCQs (RTM) Questions Compilation (December 2020)
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Table of Contents
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 1st-Dec-2020............................................................... 3
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 2nd-Dec-2020 .............................................................. 4
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 3rd-Dec-2020 .............................................................. 5
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 4th-Dec-2020 .............................................................. 6
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 8th-Dec-2020 ............................................................ 10
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 9th-Dec-2020 ............................................................ 12
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 10th-Dec-2020 .......................................................... 13
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 21st-Dec-2020 ........................................................... 25
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 22nd-Dec-2020 .......................................................... 26
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 23nd-Dec-2020 .......................................................... 27
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 31st-Dec-2020 ........................................................... 38
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RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 1st-Dec-2020
1. With reference to Indian Electoral System, 5. With reference to New Development Bank
consider the following statements: (NDB), consider the following statements:
1. The 'None of the Above' option on 1. China is the largest shareholder in NDB.
electronic voting machines has no 2. NDB does not have any members from
electoral value. outside Asia.
2. The NOTA option is meant only for 3. The bank is headquartered in Shanghai,
universal adult suffrage and direct China.
elections. Which of the given above statements is/are
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (c) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 6. With reference to Indian peacock soft-shell
2. The Tenth Schedule was introduced in the turtle, consider the following statements:
Constitution of India during the prime 1. It is naturally found in India only.
ministership of: 2. It is protected under the Schedule I of the
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act.
(b) Indira Gandhi Which of the given above statements is/are
(c) Morarji Desai correct?
(d) Rajiv Gandhi (a) 1 only
3. Consider the following statements about the (b) 2 only
Financial Action Task Force (FATF): (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is an inter-governmental body (d) Neither 1 nor 2
established on the initiative of the G7. 7. If you want to see gharials in their natural
2. Initially it was established to examine and habitat, which one of the following is the best
develop measures to combat terrorist place to visit?
financing. (a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Which of the given above statements is/are (b) Chambal River
correct? (c) Pulicat Lake
(a) 1 only (d) Deepor Beel
(b) 2 only 8. In a given year in India, official poverty lines
(c) Both 1 and 2 are higher in some States than in others
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 because
4. Consider the following statements regarding (a) poverty rates vary from State to State
Yamuna River: (b) price levels vary from State to State
1. It is a major tributary of river Ganges. (c) Gross State Product varies from State to
2. It originates from the Zemu glacier near State
Bandarpoonch peaks in the Mussoorie (d) quality of public distribution varies from
range of the lower Himalayas. State to State
Which of the given above statements is/are 9. In the context of which one of the following are
correct? the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’
(a) 1 only mentioned?
(b) 2 only (a) Extraction of rare earth elements
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Natural gas extraction technologies
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles
(d) Waste-to-energy technologies
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10. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides correct?
into environment. (a) 1 and 3 only
2. Cattle release ammonia into environment. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen (c) 2 only
compounds into environment. (d) 1, 2 and 3
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 2nd-Dec-2020
11. With reference to Attorney General of India, 3. The new rules do not guarantee any
consider the following statements: minimum price for any product.
1. The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by Which of the given above statements is/are
the President of India. correct?
2. The term of office of the AG is fixed by the (a) 1 and 2
Constitution of India. (b) 2 and 3
3. The AG has the right of audience in all (c) 1 and 3
courts in the territory of India. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the given above statements is/are 14. Consider the following:
correct? 1. Areca nut
(a) 1 and 3 2. Barley
(b) 2 and 3 3. Coffee
(c) 1 only 4. Finger millet
(d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Groundnut
12. Consider the following statements: 6. Sesamum
1. Within the Central Drugs Standard 7. Turmeric
Control Organisation (CDSCO), National The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has announced the Minimum Support Price
regulates pharmaceutical and medical for which of the above?
devices, under the gamut of Ministry of (a) 1, 2, 3 and 7 only
Health and Family Welfare. (b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
2. The Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO) (c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
issued by the Government of India under
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7
the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to
15. Consider the following statements about
regulate the prices of drugs.
Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
Which of the given above statements is/are
(CACP):
correct?
1. It is a statutory panel under the Ministry
(a) 1 only
of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare,
(b) 2 only
Government of India.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. The Commission makes surprise visits to
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 States for on-the-spot assessment of the
13. With reference to India’s new farm laws various constraints that farmers face in
passed in September (2020) to deregulate raising the yield of their crops.
India’s enormous agriculture sector, consider Which of the given above statements is/are
the following statements: correct?
1. The new regulations allow traders to (a) 1 only
stockpile food. (b) 2 only
2. The new laws do not make written (c) Both 1 and 2
contracts mandatory.
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 18. Consider the following statements:

16. The characteristics of the rings inside a tree 1. Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) is
can tell us which of the following? released and compiled by Confederation of
1. Age of a tree Indian Industry (CII).
2. Rainfall patterns 2. A PMI above 50 represents an expansion
3. Soil moisture in business activity when compared to the
4. Heat waves previous year.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the given above statements is/are
below: correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
17. Arrange the following pilgrimage sites in the 19. ‘Green Charcoal Hackathon’ was in news
direction of West to East: recently, is being organised by :
1. Gangotri (a) National Institution for Transforming
2. Yamunotri India (NITI)
3. Kedarnath (b) Counsil Of Scientific and Industrial
4. Badrinath Research (CSIR)
Select the correct answer using the code (c) NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN)
below: (d) The Energy and Resources Institute
(a) 1-2-4-3 (TERI)
(b) 1-2-3-4 20. Which one of the following countries is a
(c) 2-1-4-3 member of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation?
(d) 2-1-3-4
(a) Azerbaijan
(b) Tajikistan
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Belarus
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 3rd-Dec-2020
21. Which of the following is/are the favorable 1. The consent of President of India is
weather conditions under which a tropical mandatory when a private citizen wants
cyclone usually develops? to initiate a case of contempt of court
1. Warm ocean water against a person.
2. Zero Coriolis force 2. The Contempt of Courts Act 1971 defines
3. High wind shear civil and criminal contempt.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the given above statements is/are
below: correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
22. Consider the following statements with 23. World Malaria Report 2020 is released by
reference to contempt of court proceedings in which of the following?
India: (a) United Nation Development Programme
(UNDP)
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(b) Pan American Health Organization 28. Which two countries are separated by
(PAHO) McMahon line?
(c) World Health Organization (WHO) (a) India and Bangladesh
(d) Both (a) and (c) (b) India and Myanmar
24. Mosquito responsible for malaria (c) India and China
transmission: (d) India and Pakistan
(a) Aedes aegypti 29. Which of the following is issued by registered
(b) Aedes albopictus foreign portfolio investors to overseas
(c) Anopheles investors who want to be part of the Indian
(d) Haemagogus stock market without registering themselves
25. Which one of the following country has not directly?
ratified the Paris climate agreement? (a) Certificate of Deposit
(a) Kyrgyzstan (b) Commercial Paper
(b) Lebanon (c) Promissory Note
(c) Iran (d) Participatory Note
(d) Russia
26. With reference to Biological Weapons 30. With reference to the Indian Economy,
Convention (BWC), consider the following consider the following statements:
statements: 1. ‘Commercial Paper’ is a short term
1. It was the first multilateral disarmament unsecured promissory note.
treaty banning the production of an entire 2. ‘Certificate of Deposit’ is a long-term
category of weapons, instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of
2. It is a legally binding treaty. India to a corporation.
3. India is party to this convention. 3. ‘Call Money’ is a short term finance used
Which of the given above statements is/are for interbank transactions.
correct? 4. ‘Zero-Coupon Bonds’ are the interest
(a) 1 and 2 bearing short term bonds issued by the
(b) 2 and 3 Scheduled Commercial Banks to
(c) 1 and 3 corporations.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
27. In which state Vikramshila Dolphin
(a) 1 and 2 only
Sanctuary is located?
(b) 4 only
(a) West Bengal
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Uttara Pradesh
(d) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) Bihar
(d) Jharkhand
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 4th-Dec-2020
31. Consider the following statements: several posts from disqualification on the
1. According to the representation of people grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
act, 1951, a person convicted of a Which of the given above statements is/are
criminal offence and sentenced to correct?
imprisonment for at least five years is (a) 1 only
permanently disqualified from contesting (b) 2 only
an election even after his release from (c) Both 1 and 2
prison. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Parliament (Prevention of
Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts
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32. Which of the following is not one of the three 2. In V-shaped recovery the economy quickly
important components of Accessible India recoups lost ground and gets back to the
Campaign. normal growth trend-line.
(a) Built Environment Accessibility Which of the given above statements is/are
(b) Transportation System Accessibility not correct?
(c) Skills and Employment Accessibility (a) 1 only
(d) Information and Communication Eco- (b) 2 only
System Accessibility (c) Both 1 and 2
33. Consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Postal ballots, through this facility, a 37. The “Culture of Peace” session was in news
voter can cast her vote remotely by recently, is organized by:
recording her preference and sending it (a) UN General Assembly
back to the election officer before (b) UNESCO
counting. (c) UNICEF
2. Not all, but a restricted set of voters can (d) UNFCCC
exercise postal voting. 38. Consider the following statements in respect
3. Voters under preventive detention can of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
vote only by post. in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
Which of the given above statements is/are 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United
correct? Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
(a) 1 and 2 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that
(b) 2 and 3 trade in wild plants and animals is not a
(c) 1 and 3 threat to the conservation of nature.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
34. Which of the following community members (a) 1 only
are “one of, if not the most discriminated (b) 2 only
people in the world” said by the United (c) Both 1 and 2
Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Palestinians
(b) Uyghurs
(c) Rohingyas 39. Which principle among the following was
(d) Kurds added to the Directive Principles of Stat Policy
35. Which of the following pardoning powers of by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
President is/are also available to Governors? (a) Equal pay for equal work for both men
1. He can suspend or commute a death and women
sentence. (b) Participation of workers in the
2. He can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, management of industries
suspension, remission or commutation in (c) Right to work, education and public
respect to punishment or sentence by a assistance
court-martial. (d) Securing living wage and human
Select the correct answer using the code conditions of work to workers
given below:
40. In the context of solving pollution problems,
a) 1 only
what is/are the advantage/advantages of
b) 2 only
bioremediation technique?
c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution
d) Neither 1 nor 2
by enhancing the same biodegradation
36. With reference to shapes of economic process that occurs in nature.
recovery, consider the following statements:
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such
1. The Z-shaped recovery is the most- as cadmium and lead can be readily and
optimistic scenario in which the economy
quickly rises like a phoenix after a crash.
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completely treated by bioremediation Select the correct answer using the code
using microorganisms. given below:
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create (a) 1 only
microorganisms specifically designed for (b) 2 and 3 only
bioremediation. (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
41. The words ‘Shalya tantra’ and ‘Shalakya 2. The solar power tariffs are determined by
tantra’ are mentioned in media in reference the Solar Energy Corporation of India.
to: Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) the ancient medical practice in India correct?
(b) the earliest dharmashastra texts written (a) 1 only
in aphoristic (Sutra) style (b) 2 only
(c) an ancient wind-powered iron smelting (c) Both 1 and 2
technology in India (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) powerful merchant guilds of early 45. The terms ‘Superposition’ and ‘Entanglement’
medieval south India are sometimes seen in the news in the
42. Technical textiles are: context of:
(a) the high-tenacity fibres which are lightest (a) Quantum supremacy
and toughest fabrics mainly used in (b) Reducing the global warming
automobile and aerospace industries (c) First observation of gravitational waves
(b) the toughest fabrics which are much (d) Deep Space network
heavier than polyester and used in power 46. Consider the following statements regarding
industries the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
(c) the toughest fabrics having rigidity mainly 1. It is specialized agency of the United
used in polyhouse construction Nations that leads international efforts to
(d) the high-tenacity fabrics having fire defeat hunger.
resistance property 2. It is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
43. Consider the following statements regarding 3. The Globally Important Agricultural
the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Heritage Systems (GIAHS) was started by
Drugs (CND): the FAO to safeguard and support the
1. It was established by United Nations UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
General Assembly. Which of the given above statements is/are
2. It is the central drug policy-making body correct?
within the United Nations system. (a) 1 and 2
Which of the given above statements is/are (b) 2 and 3
correct? (c) 1 and 3
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only 47. With reference to Ken-Betwa river
(c) Both 1 and 2 interlinking project, consider the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 statements:
44. With reference to solar power production in 1. It is the country’s first river interlinking
India, consider the following statements: project.
1. India is the third largest in the world in 2. The project aims to transfer surplus water
the manufacture of silicon wafers used in from the Ken river in Madhya Pradesh to
photovoltaic units. Betwa in Uttara Pradesh.
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3. Both Ken and Betwa rivers originate in 1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate
Madhya Pradesh and are the tributaries of Summit held in Pats in 2015.
Yamuna. 2. Membership of GACSA does not create
Which of the given above statements is/are any binding obligations.
correct? 3. India was instrumental in the creation of
(a) 1 and 2 GACSA.
(b) 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1 and 3 given below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3 only
48. With reference to India’s Panna National (b) 2 only
Park, which of the following statements are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is spread over two districts. 50. Regarding Money Bill, which of the following
2. It has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere statements is not correct?
Reserve. a) A bill shall be deemed to be money bill if it
3. Ken River passes through Panna tiger contains only provisions related to
reserve. imposition, abolition, remission, alteration
Select the correct answer using the code or regulation of any tax.
given below: b) A Money Bill has provisions for the
(a) 1 and 2 only custody of the Consolidated Fund of India
(b) 2 and 3 only or the Contingency Fund of India.
(c) 1 and 3 only c) A Money Bill is concerned with
(d) 1, 2 and 3 appropriation of moneys out of the
Contingency Fund of India.
49. With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for
d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of
Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’ which of
borrowing of money or giving of any
the following statements is/are correct?
guarantee by the government of India.

53. Consider the following statements:
1. In India, citizenship is regulated by the
51. With reference to Hampi the Capital City of Citizenship Act, 1955.
Vijayanagara Empire, Consider the following 2. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
statements: seeks to fast-track citizenship for
1. It was a part of the Mauryan Empire back persecuted minority groups in Pakistan,
in the third century BC. Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
2. It is located near the Netravati River. Which of the given above statements is/are
3. It is a pilgrimage centre of the Hindu correct?
religion. (a) 1 only
Which of the given above statements is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 54. Consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 1. Currently, Minimum Support Price (MSP)
(d) 1, 2 and 3 does not have any legal backing.
52. Siachen Glacier is situated to the 2. The MSP is fixed twice a year on the
(a) East of Aksai Chin recommendations of the Commission for
(b) East of Leh Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
(c) North of Gilgit 3. Commission for Agricultural Costs and
(d) North of Nubra Valley Prices (CACP) an attached office of the
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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers 57. Consider the following pairs:

Welfare, Government of India. Elephant Reserves State
Which of the given above statements is/are 1. Kameng Elephant Reserve: Assam
correct? 2. Intanki Elephant Reserve: Nagaland
(a) 1 and 2 3. Nilambur Elephant Reserve: Kerala
(b) 2 and 3 4. Periyar Elephant Reserve:Tamil Nadu
(c) 1 and 3 Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
(d) 1, 2 and 3 matched?
55. With reference to Properties of Microwaves, (a) 2 and 4
consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3
1. Microwaves radiate electromagnetic (c) 1, 3 and 4
energy with shorter wavelength. (d) 1, 2 and 4
2. Microwaves are reflected by Ionosphere.
3. Microwaves can pass through glass and
plastic.
58. Which of the following pairs (GI tags: State)
is/are not correctly matched?
correct?
(a) Idu Mishmi Textiles: Arunachal Pradesh
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Kandangi Saree: Tamil Nadu
(b) 2 and 3
(c) Kaji Nemu: Odisha
(c) 1 and 3
(d) Thangi of Pangi: Himachal Pradesh
(d) 1, 2 and 3
59. On December 6, the country observed
56. Consider the following statements: Mahaparinirvan Diwas, which marks the
1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory death anniversary of:
Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body
(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri
set up by the Government of India.
(b) Babasaheb Ambedkar
2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to, ensure
(c) Ram Manohar Lohia
competitive markets for gas.
(d) Jayaprakash Narayan
3. Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB
60. What is ‘Tokamak’, sometimes seen in the
go before the Appellate Tribunals for
news?
Electricity.
Which of the statements given above are (a) An Israeli radar system
correct? (b) An American anti-missile system
(a) 2 only (c) A defence collaboration between Japan
(b) 2 and 3 only and South Korea
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) A device used in nuclear-fusion research
for magnetic confinement of plasma
(d) 1, 2 and 3
61. The ‘Havana syndrome’ was in news recently, you can travel, including the origin and the
is associated with which of the following? destination?
(a) Nuclear radiation (a) 2
(b) Cosmic radiation (b) 3
(c) Ultraviolet radiation (c) 4
(d) Microwave radiation (d) 5
62. If you travel by train from Paris (France) to 63. With reference to Light detection and ranging
Amsterdam (Netherlands), what is the (Lidar), consider the following statements:
minimum number of countries through which 1. It is a remote sensing method used to
examine the surface of the Earth.
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2. As of today, airplanes and helicopters are 67. With reference to Vadhavan port project,
the only used platforms for acquiring lidar consider the following statements:
data over broad areas. 1. The port will be developed on the landlord
Which of the given above statements is/are model.
correct? 2. This will be 13th major port in India.
(a) 1 only Which of the given above statements is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
64. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Food fortification has the increased (d) Neither 1 nor 2
nutritional micronutrient content 68. With reference to Organic farming in India,
embedded in the crop being grown. Consider the following statements:
2. Biofortification increases the nutritional 1. Sikkim is the only Indian state to have
value of foods by adding trace amounts of become fully organic so far.
micronutrients to foods during 2. Area under organic cultivation is 20% of
processing. the net sown area in the country.
Which of the given above statements is/are Which of the given above statements is/are
correct? correct?
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements about the 69. Consider the following statements:
Lion-tailed macaque: 1. A Zoo (Zoological Park) is a facility used
1. It is an old world monkey endemic to the for ex situ conservation of animals.
Western Ghats of South India. 2. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the
2. It is protected under Schedule I, Part I, of body of the government of India
the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. responsible for oversight of zoos.
3. It is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ as per the IUCN 3. The CZA has been constituted under the
Red list. Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972.
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
66. Consider the following statements about the 70. Consider the following statements about
Tharu community: Invest India:
1. This community belongs to the Terai 1. It is the India’s national Investment
lowlands. Promotion & Facilitation Agency.
2. They are included in the list of 2. It was set up in 2009, as a non-profit
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups venture under the Ministry of Finance.
(PVTGs). Which of the given above statements is/are
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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71. With reference to the Indian Himalayan 1. It was adopted by the General Assembly
Region (IHR), consider the following of the United Nations on 10 December
statements: 1948.
1. The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is 2. The Declaration is not a legally binding
spread across 12 Indian States. instrument.
2. To the south of the Pir Panjal lies the Which of the given above statements is/are
Dhauladhar range. correct?
3. The National Mission for Sustaining the (a) 1 only
Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) is the (b) 2 only
only site-specific mission that aims to (c) Both 1 and 2
take suitable measures for safeguarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). 75. With reference to International Criminal
Which of the given above statements is/are Police Organization (INTERPOL), consider the
correct? following statements:
(a) 2 only 1. It is an intergovernmental organization.
(b) 2 and 3 2. It is headquartered in Lyon, France.
(c) 1 and 3 3. India has been a member since 1956.
(d) 1 only Which of the given above statements is/are
72. With reference to National Company Law correct?
Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), consider the (a) 1 and 2
following statements: (b) 2 and 3
1. It was constituted under Section 61 of the (c) 1 and 3
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(IBC). 76. Consider the following statements:
2. It is the Appellate Tribunal for hearing 1. Sri Lanka has been called “the pearl of the
appeals against the any orders passed by Indian ocean”.
the Competition Commission of India
2. Indian subcontinent is geographically
(CCI).
separated from the Sri Lanka by the Gulf
of Mannar and the Malacca Strait.
correct?
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
73. Consider the following pairs: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Commonly used / consumed materials and
77. With reference to Partners in Population and
Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to
Development (PPD), consider the following
be found in them
statements:
1. Lipstick Lead
1. It is an intergovernmental organization.
2. Soft drinks Brominated vegetable oils
2. Its Secretariat is located in Dhaka,
3. Chinese fast food Monosodium glutamate Bangladesh.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
3. Currently, PPD has the membership of 74
correctly matched?
developing countries.
(a) 1 and 3 only Which of the given above statements is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
74. With reference to Universal Declaration of (c) 1 and 3
Human Rights (UDHR), consider the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
statements:
78. Nameri Tiger reserve, sometime seen in the (b) 2 and 3 only
news, is located in which of the following (c) 3 and 4 only
state? (d) 1 and 4 only
(a) West Bengal 80. Consider the following statements in respect
(b) Odisha of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
(c) Assam in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
(d) None of the above 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United
79. Consider the following pairs of dams and the Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
states they are located: 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that
1. Tungabhadra Dam: Andhra Pradesh trade in wild plants and animals is not a
2. Koyna Dam :Maharastra threat to the conservation of nature.
3. Krishnarajasagar Dam:Karnataka Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. Hirakud dam :Punjab (a) 1 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) 2 only
correctly matched? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
81. Consider the following statements: 1. It is the regional intergovernmental

1. It is mandatory for every "usual resident" organization and geopolitical union of
of India to register in the National states in West Asia.
Population Register (NPR). 2. It launched the South Asian Free Trade
2. The data collected under NPR can used Area in 2006.
for identifying beneficiaries of welfare 3. Its secretariat is based in Kathmandu,
programme. Nepal.
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
82. Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 85. Consider the following statements:
2005 deals with: 1. The Andaman Islands and the Nicobar
(a) suo motu disclosure of information by Islands, separated by the 150 km wide
each public authority Ten Degree Channel.
(b) non-disclosure of certain information 2. Lakshadweep comprises the only coral
(c) compulsory disclosure certain information atolls in India.
(d) none of the above Which of the given above statements is/are
83. Which of the following country is not part of correct?
the QUAD group? (a) 1 only
(a) Japan (b) 2 only
(b) South Korea (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) United States (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Australia 86. ‘PM- WANI’ was in news recently, is
84. With reference to South Asian Association for associated primarily with which of the
Regional Cooperation (SAARC), consider the following?
following statements: (a) Digital literacy
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(b) Internet analytics Which of the given above statements is/are

(c) Wi-Fi Access Network Interface correct?
(d) Digital insurance (a) 1 only
87. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification (b) 2 only
was first issued under: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) The Water (Prevention and Control of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Pollution) Act, 1974 89. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
(b) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (a) Assam
(c) The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (b) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) The Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines, (c) Meghalaya
2016 (d) Maharashtra
88. Consider the following statements about the 90. Which one of the following is the best
National Investigation Agency (NIA): description of ‘INS Kalvari’, that was in the
1. It is India's counter-terrorist task force. news recently?
2. It is India's officially designated single (a) Diesel-electric attack submarine
point of contact for liaison with the (b) Nuclear-powered submarine
Interpol. (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
(d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
91. Consider the following statements: 93. Consider the following statements:
1. Auroras are only visible at night. 1. The ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting
2. Auroras usually only appear in lower (ADMM) Plus is a platform for ASEAN and
polar regions. its ten Dialogue Partners.
Which of the given above statements is/are 2. The ADMM-Plus is the only official
correct? framework of Defense Minister's meetings
(a) 1 only in the Asia-Pacific Region,
(b) 2 only Which of the given above statements is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
92. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only
Anthrax. (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is an infectious zoonotic disease (d) Neither 1 nor 2
occurring naturally among herbivorous 94. Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the
animals through contaminated soil and Prime Minister, has given its approval for
feed. Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) to:
2. It does not spread directly from one (a) boost employment in informal sector
infected animal or person to another. (b) boost employment in formal sector
Which of the given above statements is/are (c) encourage skill development
correct? (d) All of the above
(a) 1 only 95. The term “Quantum key distribution” is used
(b) 2 only in the context of:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Digital security infrastructure
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Secure communication method
(c) Internet of things
(d) None of the above
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96. The UN Population Award was established by (b) 2 only

the: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) UNESCO (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) UNDP 99. Consider the following statements with
(c) UNGA reference to satellite-based internet of things
(d) UNSC (IoT) device service launched by BSNL.
97. Recently, a new species of Indian 1. It is the world's first satellite-based
Muraingrasses (Ischaemum janarthanamii) narrowband-IoT network.
known for their ecological and economic 2. It can be used across India where mobile
importance have been spotted by scientists in towers are not present, including the
the: seas.
(a) Himalayas Which of the given above statements is/are
(b) Eastern Ghats correct?
(c) Western Ghats (a) 1 only
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) 2 only
98. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Both 1 and 2
Son River: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is the second largest of the Ganges 100. Among the following cities, which one lies
southern tributaries after Yamuna River. on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
2. It originates near Amarkantak in Madhya (a) Bengaluru
Pradesh near the source of Narmada (b) Hyderabad
River. (c) Nagpur
Which of the given above statements is/are (d) Pune
correct?
(a) 1 only
101. Maharashtra governments “Shakti Act, (c) 1 and 3

2020” was in news recently, the Bills (d) 1, 2 and 3
provisions are primarily associated with 103. Consider the following statements with
which of the following? reference to Seventh Schedule of the
(a) sexual crime Constitution of India:
(b) renewable energy 1. The Union List has more subjects than
(c) cyber security state list.
(d) political representation of women 2. The concept of ‘Concurrent List’ in the
102. With reference to El Nino weather events, Indian Constitution has been borrowed
consider the following statements: from the Constitution of Canada.
1. During an El Nino event, westward- 3. The laws can be made on the subjects
blowing trade winds weaken along the enumerated under the Concurrent List of
Equator. the Indian Constitution exclusively by the
2. El Nino brings rain to South America and Central Government.
droughts to Indonesia. Which of the given above statements is/are
3. Stronger El Nino events disrupt global not correct?
atmospheric circulation. (a) 1 and 2
Which of the given above statements is/are (b) 2 and 3
correct? (c) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 (d) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3
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104. Consider the following statements: 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that
1. Malaria is caused by the bite of the female have joined it, but this Convention does
Anopheles mosquito. not take the place of national laws.
2. There are currently no licensed vaccines Select the correct answer using the code
against malaria. given below.
Which of the given above statements is/are a) 1 and 2
correct? b) 2 and 3
(a) 1 only c) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only d) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 108. What is the importance of using
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in India?
105. With reference to Cryogenic Engine 1. These vaccines are effective against
Technology, consider the following pneumonia as well as meningitis and
statements: sepsis.
1. A cryogenic engine/ cryogenic stage is the 2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not
first stage of space launch vehicles. effective against drug-resistant bacteria
can be reduced.
2. It is a form of air-breathing jet engine that
uses the vehicle’s forward motion to 3. These vaccines have no side effects and
compress incoming air for combustion. cause no allergic reactions
Which of the given above statements is/are Select the correct answer using the given
correct? code below-
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
106. In India, which of the following are 109. Which one of the following statements is not
considered as ‘exotic wildlife species’ correct?
1. Animals named under Appendices I, II (a) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like
and III of the Convention on International HIV.
Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of (b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not
Wild Fauna and Flora. have a vaccine.
2. Species from the Schedules of the Wild (c) Globally, the number of people infected
Life (Protection) Act, 1972. with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several
Select the correct answer using the code times more than those infected with HIV.
below: (d) Some of those infected with Hepatitis
(a) 1 only Band C viruses do not show the
(b) 2 only symptoms for many years.
(c) Both 1 and 2 110. Which of the following are in Agasthyamala
Biosphere Reserve?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife
107. With reference to the International Union
Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai
for Conservation of Nature and Natural
Tiger Reserve
Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of (b) Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent
following statements is/are correct? Valley National Park
1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations (c) Kaundinya, Gundla Brahme-swaram and
and CITES is an international agreement Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and
between governments Mukurthi National Park
2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects (d) Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife
around the world to better manage Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-
natural environments. Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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111. “When the Moon's disk is not big enough to (b) 2 only
cover the entire disk of the Sun, and the (c) Both 1 and 2
Sun's outer edges remain visible to form a (d) Neither 1 nor 2
ring of fire in the sky.” Which refers to: 115. The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined
(a) A total solar eclipse Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news
(b) A partial solar eclipse in the context of:
(c) An annular solar eclipse (a) pledges made by the European countries
(d) A hybrid solar eclipse to rehabilitate refugees from the war-
112. Consider the following statements regarding affected Middle East
Delimitation of Constituencies. (b) plan of action outlined by the countries of
1. In the delimitation process, the number of the world to combat climate change
seats allocated to different states in Lok (c) capital contributed by the member
Sabha and the total number seats in a countries in the establishment of Asian
Legislative Assembly remains the same. Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. The Delimitation Commission in India is a (d) plan of action outlined by the countries of
high-power body whose orders have the the world regarding Sustainable
force of law and cannot be called in Development Goals
question before any court. 116. An extremely rare Myristica swamp treefrog
3. The first delimitation exercise in 1950-51 was in news recently, is an arboreal species
was carried out by the President with the endemic to the:
help of the Election Commission. (a) Great Himalaya
Which of the above statements is/are (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
incorrect? (c) Western Ghats
a) 1 only (d) Eastern Ghats
b) 1 and 2 117. With reference to India’s Kaziranga National
c) 3 only Park and Tiger Reserve, which of the following
d) 2 and 3 statements are correct?
113. Consider the following statements with 1. It is a national park in Assam.
respect to the River Krishna:
2. It hosts two-thirds of the world’s great
1. It is an east-flowing river. one-horned rhinoceroses.
2. Vijayawada is the largest city on the 3. It is a World Heritage Site.
Krishna. Which of the given above statements is/are
3. It originates in the Western Ghats near correct?
Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. (a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
correct?
(c) 1 and 3
(a) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
Securities and Exchange Board of India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. SEBI is a statutory body under the
114. Consider the following statements with provisions of Securities and Exchange
reference to Chang’e-5 mission: Board of India Act, 1992.
1. Chang’e-5 probe is the Chinese National 2. It is a quasi-legislative, quasi-executive
Space Administration’s (CNSA) lunar and quasi-judicial body.
sample return mission.
3. There is an appeal process against a SEBI
2. The mission comprises a lunar orbiter, a order to create accountability and the first
lander and an ascent probe. appeal lies directly to the Supreme Court.
Which of the given above statements is/are Which of the above statements is/are correct?
not correct? a) 1 and 3
(a) 1 only b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3 c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3
119. Consider the following statements regarding 120. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
the powers and functions of Securities and 1972, which of the following animals cannot
Exchange Board of India. be hunted by any person except under some
1. Registering and regulating the working of provisions provided by law?
venture capital funds and collective 1. Gharial
investment schemes, including mutual 2. Indian wild ass
funds. 3. Wild buffalo
2. Promoting investors education and Select the correct answer using the code
training of intermediaries of securities given below:
markets. (a) 1 only
3. Promoting insider trading in securities. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c) 1 and 2 only
a) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2

4. The district authority must inspect at
least 10% of all works under
121. Which one of the following statements implementation
is/are correctly describe/describes the near- Select the correct answer using the given
earth objects like ‘Asteroid’? code below-
(a) A relatively small, inactive, rocky body (a) 1 and 2 only
orbiting the Sun. (b) 3 and 4 only
(b) A small rocky or metallic body in outer (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
space system. (d) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
(c) The rocky worlds of the inner Solar 124. Consider the following statements about the
System and the gas giants of the outer National Health Authority (NHA):
system. 1. It is the apex body responsible to
(d) All of the above administer the Pradhan Mantri Jan
122. In India, the ‘Model Code of Conduct’ (MCC) Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
for conduct of political parties and candidates 2. It is governed by a Governing Board
during elections are issued by the: chaired by the Union Minister for Health
(a) Supreme Court and Family Welfare.
(b) Election Commission of India Which of the given above statements is/are
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs correct?
(d) All of the above (a) 1 only
123. With reference to the funds under Member (b) 2 only
of Parliament Local Area Development (c) Both 1 and 2
(MPLADS) Scheme, which of the following (d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements are correct? 125. Consider the following statements about
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create NITI Aayog:
durable assets like physical infrastructure 1. The NITI Aayog council comprises all the
for health, education etc. state Chief Ministers, along with the Chief
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry, the
must benefit SC/ST populations Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on an Nicobar Islands, and a vice-chairman
annual basis and the unused funds can nominated by the President.
be carried forward to the next year.
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2. It has taken initiative on Blockchain (c) the description of the mechanism of gene
usages in E-governance and expression
conceptualized the tech stack as (d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking
'IndiaChain'. place in cells
Which of the given above statements is/are 129. With reference to the recent developments
correct? in science, which one of the following
(a) 1 only statements is not correct?
(b) 2 only (a) Functional chromosomes can be created
(c) Both 1 and 2 by joining segments of DNA taken from
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 cells of different species.
126. In a given year in India, official poverty lines (b) Pieces of artificial functional DNA can be
are higher in some States than in others created in laboratories.
because (c) A piece of DNA taken out from an animal
(a) poverty rates vary from State to State cell can be made to replicate outside a
(b) price levels vary from State to State living cell in a laboratory.
(c) Gross State Product varies from State to (d) Cells taken out from plants and animals
State can be made to undergo cell division in
(d) quality of public distribution varies from laboratory petri dishes.
State to State 130. ‘RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has
127. Which one of the following is the best gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
description of ‘INS Himgiri’, that was in the 1. It is used in developing gene silencing
news recently? therapies.
(a) Stealth warfare ship 2. It can be used in developing therapies for-
(b) Nuclear-powered submarine the treatment of cancer.
(c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel 3. It can be used to develop hormone
(d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier replacement therapies.
128. In the context of the developments in 4. It can be used to produce crop plants that
Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, are resistant to viral pathogens.
sometimes seen in the news, refers to Select the correct answer using the code
(a) a range of enzymes used in genome given below.
editing (a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) the full range of mRNA molecules (b) 2 and 3
expressed by an organism (c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 4 only
131. With reference to Western Disturbances (b) 2 and 3

(Storms), consider the following statements: (c) 1 and 3
1. These are an extratropical storms. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The storms are non-monsoonal 132. Consider the following statements:
precipitation pattern driven by the 1. Under Article 137 of the Constitution of
westerlies. India, the Supreme Court has the power
3. Along their way they pick up moisture to review any of its judgments or orders.
from the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, 2. A Review Petition has to be filed within 3
Caspian Sea and the Arabian Sea. months of the date of judgment or order.
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2
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(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
133. Consider the following statements regarding 136. What is “S-400 air defence missile system”,
Curative petition. sometimes seen in the news?
1. The concept of Curative petition was (a) The Russian radar system
evolved by the Supreme Court of India. (b) India’s indigenous anti-missile
2. A curative petition can be entertained if programme
the petitioner establishes there was a (c) An American anti-missile system
violation of the principles of natural (d) None of the above
justice. 137. Xinjiang is an autonomous region within
3. The Review petition is filed after the China, which shares borders with:
Curative petition to ensure there is no 1. India
miscarriage of justice. 2. Pakistan
Which of the above statements is/are 3. Russia
correct?
4. Afghanistan
(a) 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1 and 3 below:
(c) 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2
134. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 1, 2 and 3
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI). (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. OCI Scheme was introduced by The 138. Which of the following neighboring
Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1955. countries share the longest land boundary
2. OCI cardholders have no right to vote, no with India?
right to hold constitutional offices, and no (a) Pakistan
right to buy agricultural properties.
(b) China
3. Recently the Government held that OCI
(c) Bangladesh
card holders enjoy fundamental rights
(d) Nepal
guaranteed by the Constitution, including
the right to freedom of speech and
expression. 1. The DakPay is a new digital payment
Which of the above statements is/are application launched by the Department
incorrect? of Posts and Indian Banks Association.
a) 1 and 2 2. The DakPay app provides interoperable
b) 2 and 3 banking services to customers of any
c) 3 only banks.
d) 1 and 3 Which of the given above statements is/are
135. With reference to current process of voting correct?
for Indian citizens living abroad, consider the (a) 1 only
following statements: (b) 2 only
1. Voting rights for NRIs were introduced (c) Both 1 and 2
only in 2011, through an amendment to (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Representation of the People Act 140. With reference to Financial Stability and
1950. Development Council (FSDC), consider the
2. An NRI can vote in the constituency in following statements:
which her place of residence, as 1. It is not a statutory body.
mentioned in the passport, is located. 2. The Council is chaired by the Union
Which of the given above statements is/are Finance Minister.
not correct?
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Which of the given above statements is/are (b) 2 only

correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
141. Consider the following statements. (c) 1 and 3

1. Personal law subjects like marriage, (d) 1, 2 and 3
divorce, inheritance come under Union 144. WHO has identified which of the following
list in the Seventh Schedule to the as the chemicals of major public health
Constitution of India. concern?
2. The Constitution provides a unique power 1. Arsenic
to the Supreme Court, to do “complete 2. Asbestos
justice” between the parties, i.e., where at 3. Cadmium
times law or statute may not provide a 4. Lead
remedy. 5. Mercury
3. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 lays Select the correct answer code:
down the provision for maintenance of a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
wives, children, and parents if they do not b) 1, 3, 4 and 5
earn enough and reasonable means to c) 2, 3, 4 and 5
maintain themselves. d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 145. The Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint
b) 1 and 3 is the initiative of
c) 2 and 3 a) United Nations Environment Programme
d) 1, 2 and 3 (UNEP)
142. Vijay Diwas is celebrated in India every year b) World Health Organization (WHO)
to commemorate the victory of the Indian c) Both a and b
armed forces in d) Neither a nor b
a) Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 146. Recently U.S. Treasury has labeled
b) Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Switzerland and Vietnam as currency
c) Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 manipulators. What implications does it have
d) Indo-Pakistani War of 1999 on these countries.
143. Consider the following statements regarding 1. The designation of a country as a
Doctrine of separation of power. currency manipulator will immediately
1. The doctrine of separation of power is not attract penalties from the U.S. Treasury.
part of the basic structure of the Indian 2. It tends to dent the confidence about the
Constitution. designated country in the global financial
2. The doctrine of separation of power is not markets.
specifically mentioned in the Indian Select the correct answer code:
Constitution. a) 1 only
3. Doctrine of separation of power implies b) 2 only
that the three pillars of democracy, c) Both 1 and 2
namely the executive, judiciary and d) Neither 1 nor 2
legislature, perform separate functions 147. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a
and act as separate entities. summary measure of average achievement in
Which of the above statements is/are correct? key dimensions of human development: a
(a) 3 only long and healthy life, being knowledgeable
(b) 2 and 3 and have a decent standard of living. These
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dimensions are assessed on which of the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
following basis a) 1 only
1. The health dimension is assessed by life b) 2 only
expectancy at birth. c) Both 1 and 2
2. The education dimension is measured by d) Neither 1 nor 2
mean of years of schooling for adults aged 149. Consider the following statements
25 years and more and expected years of 1. Parliamentary system is based on the
schooling for children of school entering doctrine of separation of powers between
age. the two organs.
3. The standard of living dimension is 2. Indian Parliament is a sovereign body.
measured by gross national income per Which of the above statements is/are
capita. incorrect?
Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 only
b) 1 and 3 c) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3 d) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1, 2 and 3 150. Black Foot disease is caused due to the use
148. Consider the following statements. of water contaminated with
1. State Legislatures cannot make laws on a) Arsenic
those matters enumerated in the b) Cadmium
Concurrent List on which a Central c) Lead
legislation already exists. d) Mercury
2. State Legislatures can make laws on
matters enumerated in the Residuary list
only in special circumstances.
151. Consider some of these powers of Judiciary Which of the above statements is/are correct?
that help it to protect the interest of Indian a) 1 and 2
democracy: b) 2 and 3
1. Anyone can approach the higher judiciary c) 1 only
if public interest is hurt by the actions of d) 1 and 3
the government.
2. Higher Judiciary can issue directives to 153. When Parliament passes laws on the matter
check malpractices on the part of public enumerated in the concurrent list and if some
officials. states are aggrieved by the Parliament’s laws,
Which of the above statements is/are correct? what options does the states have
a) 1 only 1. States can amend central laws enacted
b) 2 only under the Concurrent List, subject to the
c) Both 1 and 2 condition that provisions repugnant to the
d) Neither 1 nor 2 parliamentary Acts will have to get the
152. Consider the following statements regarding President’s assent, without which they do
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India. not come into force.
1. The court can suo moto admit a PIL. 2. The aggrieved states can challenge the
2. The requirement of locus standi is waived validity of the central laws in the Supreme
off in PIL. Court.
3. The power of courts to issue PIL is Select the correct answer code:
mentioned in Article 32 and 226 under a) 1 only
special leave petitions. b) 2 only
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c) Both 1 and 2 b) World Economic Forum

d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) International Monetary Fund
154. Consider the following statements. d) None of the above
1. Under the seventh schedule of the 158. A geostationary orbit is a particular type of
constitution, the states have exclusive geosynchronous orbit where a satellite in
powers to control production, supply and geosynchronous orbit returns to the same
distribution of products of any industry, point in the sky at the same time each day.
including agriculture. This is made possible as
2. When a state law contradicts a Central 1. The satellite orbits directly above the
law on the same subject, the law passed poles.
by Parliament prevails. 2. The satellite follows the direction of the
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Earth’s rotation.
a) 1 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
b) 2 only a) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2 b) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) Both 1 and 2
155. The ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services d) Neither 1 nor 2
Board is 159. Consider the following statements regarding
a) President of India Block Chain Technology
b) Minister of Home Affairs 1. It is a time-stamped series of immutable
c) Minister of Personnel and Grievances record of data that is managed by cluster
d) Cabinet Secretary of computers not owned by any single
156. Consider the following statements. entity.
1. Department of Personnel and Training is 2. The block chain network has no central
the authority in control of IAS and IPS authority.
cadre. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Central Administrative Tribunal falls a) 1 only
under the Ministry of Home Affairs. b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? c) Both 1 and 2
a) 1 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only 160. Haldibari-Chilahati Rail Link, recently seen
c) Both 1 and 2 in news is between
d) Neither 1 nor 2 a) India – Bhutan
157. Human Freedom Index 2020, recently seen b) India – Pakistan
in news is released by c) India – Bangladesh
a) World Bank d) India – Myanmar
161. If the President of India exercises his power (d) The President can make laws relating to
as provided under Article 356 of the that State
Constitution in respect of a particular state, 162. The Disaster Management Act, 2005
then empowers the Government of India:
(a) The Assembly of the state is automatically 1. The creation of the National Disaster
dissolved Management Authority (NDMA), headed
(b) The powers of the Legislature of that State by the Union Home Minister.
shall be exercisable by or under the 2. To spearhead and implement a holistic
authority of the Parliament and integrated approach to Disaster
(c) Article 19 is suspended in that state Management in India.
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Which of the given above statements is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3

correct? 166. What is Cas9 protein that is often
(a) 1 Only mentioned in news?
(b) 2 Only (a) A molecular scissors used in targeted
(c) Both 1 and 2 gene editing
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) A biosensor used in the accurate
163. Consider the following statements: detection of pathogens in patients
1. For State Disaster Response Fund (c) A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
(SDRF), the Centre releases funds in two (d) A herbicidal substance synthesized in
equal installments as per the genetically modified crops
recommendation of the Finance 167. The terms ‘WannaCry, Petya, Eternal Blue
Commission. and SolarWinds hack’, sometimes mentioned
2. Comptroller and Auditor General of India news recently are related to:
(CAG) audit the SDRF every year. (a) Exoplanets
Which of the given above statements is/are (b) Crypto currency
correct? (c) Cyber attacks
(a) 1 only (d) Mini satellites
(b) 2 only 168. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2 Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (CDRI).
164. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Coalition for Disaster Resilient
National Policy on Biofuels – 2018. Infrastructure is an initiative of United
1. Policy expands the scope of raw material Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
for ethanol production by allowing use of (UNDRR).
Sugarcane Juice, Sugar Beet, Sweet 2. It will support developed and developing
Sorghum and Starch containing materials nations in their efforts to build climate
like Corn. and disaster-resilient infrastructure.
2. The policy bans the use of food grains for 3. CDRI will also focus on developing
production of ethanol, to ensure food resilience in ecological infrastructure and
security. social infrastructure.
3. The Policy encourages biodiesel Which of the above statements is/are correct?
production from non-edible oilseeds and a) 1 and 2
Used Cooking Oil. b) 2 and 3
Which of the above statements is/are correct? c) 1 and 3
a) 1 and 2 d) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 169. The word ‘Great Conjunction’ is sometimes
c) 2 and 3 mentioned in media in reference to:
d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) A rare annular eclipse that occurs once in
165. Consider the following statements: every one or two years
1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the (b) When the two planets appear closest
cells that produce eggs or sperms of a together in the sky
prospective parent (c) When the two asteroids appear closest
2. A person’s genome can be edited before together in the sky
birth at the early embryonic stage (d) Both (b) and (c)
3. Human induced pluripotent stem cells 170. Which of the following are the reasons for
can be injected into the embryo of a pig. the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in
Which of the statements given above is/are microbial pathogens in India?
correct? 1. Genetic predisposition of some people
(a) 1 only 2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to
(b) 2 and 3 only cure diseases
(c) 2 only 3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming
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4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people (b) 2 and 3 only

Select the correct answer using the code (c) 1, 3 and 4
given below. (d) 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only
171. He was an Indian revolutionary who 174. In the context of which of the following do
opposed British rule of India. For his role in you sometimes find the terms ‘Generalised
the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case, he was System of Preferences and Strategic Trade
sentenced to death and subsequently Authorisation’ in the news?
executed, making him one of the youngest (a) SAARC affairs
martyrs of the Indian Independence (b) UNFCCC affairs
Movement. He was: (c) India-USA trade negotiations
(a) Bhagwati Charan Vohra (d) India-EU negotiations on FTA
(b) Bhagat Singh 175. Consider the following in respect of Indian
(c) Bagha Jatin Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
(d) Khudiram Bose 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015
172. Consider the following statements about under the chairmanship of the Indian
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Navy.
(PVTGs). 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to
1. In 1950, the Government of India initiated increase maritime co-operation among
to identify the most vulnerable tribal navies of the littoral states of the Indian
groups as a separate category called Ocean Region.
PVTGs. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest (a) 1 only
number are found in Odisha. (b) 2 only
3. PVTG community are entitled to the (c) Both 1 and 2
habitat rights under Forest Rights Act, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2006. 176. Why a plant is called Himalayan trillium
Which of the above statements is/are correct? often mentioned in news?
a) 1 and 2 (a) Its extract is widely used in
b) 2 and 3 pharmaceutical industry.
c) 1 and 3
(b) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the
d) 1, 2 and 3
area in which it grows
173. The criteria followed for determination of
(c) Its extract is used in the pesticides.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(d) None of the above
(PVTGs) are
177. Which of the following State group is largest
1. A pre-agriculture level of technology
producer of mineral oil or crude oil in India?
2. Declining population
(a) Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra
3. Extremely low literacy
Pradesh
4. Subsistence level of economy
(b) Gujarat, Assam and Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Assam, Bihar and Gujarat
below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Assam
b) 1, 3 and 4 178. Consider the following statements regarding
c) 2, 3 and 4 the National Disaster Management Authority
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (NDMA):
1. It is non statutory body set by the
executive decision.
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2. It is mandated to lay down the policies, (b) Gujarat

plans and guidelines for Disaster (c) Odisha
Management to ensure timely and (d) Madhya Pradesh
effective response to disasters. 180. Consider the following statements regarding
3. It is governed by nine member board Hoolock Gibbon
chaired by Home Minister. 1. It is an endangered species.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is the only ape species found in India.
correct? 3. They are restricted to southern banks of
(a) 1 and 3 only Brahmaputra
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 3 only
179. Ratapani Tiger Reserve, sometime seen in (b) 1 and 2 only
the news, is located in (c) 2 only
(a) Maharashtra (d) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
181. With reference to Parliamentary Standing 183. With reference to the Parliament of India,
Committees, consider the following consider the following statements:
statements: The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation:
1. Standing Committees not only supervise 1. determines the guidelines with regard to
the work of various departments but also the allotment of government
their budget. accommodation.
2. Public Accounts Committee is an example 2. takes a call on the allotment of
of Standing Committee. government accommodation to non-
3. Members of the Standing committees are eligible persons and organisations.
selected from both Houses. 3. can consider proposals for shifting
4. Standing Committees are permanent in existing Central Government Offices to
nature. locations outside the capital.
5. Standing Committees are means of Which of the given above statements is/are
parliamentary control over the executive. correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only
a) 1, 4 and 5 only (b) 2 and 3
b) 1, 3 and 5 only (c) 1 and 3
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
184. With reference to the Parliament of India,
which of the following Cabinet Committee
1. The Prime Minister constitutes Standing addresses problems related to Centre-state
Committees of the Cabinet and sets out relations also examines economic and
the specific functions assigned to them.
political issues that require a wider
2. The Parliament of India has the power to perspective but have no internal or external
add or reduce the number of Standing security implications?
Committees of the Cabinet. (a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(b) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary
correct?
Affairs
(a) 1 only
(c) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
(b) 2 only
(d) Cabinet Committee on Security
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185. Consider the following statements about (c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and
Lok Adalats urban poor in some public sector
1. National Legal Services Authority along undertakings.
with other Legal Services Institutions (d) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees
conducts Lok Adalats. under the National Skill Development
2. Lok Adalats have been given statutory Programme.
status. 188. With reference to ‘National Investment and
3. It is a forum where disputes/cases Infrastructure Fund’, which of the following
pending in the court of law or at pre- statements is/are correct?
litigation stage are settled amicably. 1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
4. There is no court fee payable when a 2. It has a corpus of ₹40,000 crore at
matter is filed in a Lok Adalat. present.
Select the correct answer using the codes Select the correct answer using the code
below: given below:
a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
d) All of the above (d) Neither 1 nor 2
186. Which of the following authority’s decision 189. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
is/are legally binding but subjected to operates under the jurisdiction of the:
appeal? (a) Ministry of Home Affairs
1. National Company law appellate tribunal. (b) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
2. Lok Adalat (c) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances
3. Gram Nyayalayas and Pensions
Select the correct answer using the code (d) Ministry of External Affairs
below:
(a) 1 and 2
1. Leopards are the fastest land animals.
(b) 1 and 3
2. As for region wise distribution, the
(c) 2 and 3 highest number of leopards were found in
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Central India and Eastern Ghats.
187. ‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is Which of the given above statements is/are
sometimes mentioned in the news with correct?
reference to (a) 1 only
(a) Certifying the skills acquired by (b) 2 only
construction workers through traditional (c) Both 1 and 2
channels.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for
distance learning programmes.
191. Consider the following Statements: 3. Under fifth Schedule, The Governor is
1. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution empowered to declare an area to be a
deals with the administration of tribal Scheduled Area.
areas in the four northeastern States of Which of the given above statements is/are
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur. correct?
2. Under fifth Schedule, Tribal Advisory a) 1 and 3 Only
council in the States having scheduled b) 2 Only
areas shall Consist of 20 Members. c) 3 Only
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d) All of the above and Forests for identifying and fencing off
192. Who among the following is/are empowered bustard breeding grounds in existing
by the Indian Constitution to restrict the protected area.
territorial extent of Central Legislation with 3. The bird is categorised as “critically
respect to tribal areas? endangered” by the International Union
a) Governors of Tripura, Meghalaya and for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Mizoram Which of the above statements is/are correct?
b) President of India a) 1 and 2
c) Both A and B b) 1 and 3
d) Attorney General of India. c) 2 and 3
193. Which of the following rivers originate from d) 1, 2 and 3
the Tibetan plateau? 197. With reference to India’s Desert National
1. Karnali Park, which of the following statements are
2. Indus correct?
3. Sutlej 1. It is spread over two districts.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. There is no human habitation inside the
below: Park.
(a) 1 and 2 3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great
(b) 2 and 3 Indian Bustard.
(c) 1 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3 given below:
194. As per the “Code on Wages Act - 2019”, the (a) 1 and 2 only
definition of ‘Wages’ include: (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Salary only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Both salary and allowance (d) 1,2 and 3
(c) Salary, allowance and bonus (if any) 198. ‘FRUITS’ portal for land records, a project of
(d) Salary, allowance and meal (if any) e-governance was launched by which of the
195. Consider the following statements regarding following:
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). (a) Government of Karnataka
1. The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) (b) Government of Kerala
is a group of social and economic (c) Government of Andhra Pradesh
infrastructure projects in India over a (d) Government of Telangana
period of five years. 199. Consider the following pairs:
2. Majority of the investments will be from Tiger Reserve – State in which it is found:
the Central Government. 1. Simlipal – Odisha
3. India Investment Grid provides real-time 2. Bor – West Bengal
updates on the implementation of the 3. Kalakkad Mundanthurai – Kerala
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). Which of the pairs given above is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct? correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3 c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1 and 3
196. Consider the following statements regarding 200. Consider the following statements about
Great Indian Bustards (GIB). Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
1. It is identified as one of the species for the 1. It is an Earth-centered orbit with an
recovery programme under the Integrated altitude of 2,000 km or less.
Development of Wildlife Habitats of the 2. The International Space Station conducts
Ministry of Environment and Forests. operations in LEO.
2. Project Great Indian Bustard was
launched by the Ministry of Environment
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3. Major disadvantage of low Earth orbit is Which of the above statements is/are
that it requires high amount of energy for incorrect?
satellite placement. a) 1, 2
4. Spy satellites cannot use LEO. b) 1, 2, 3
c) 3, 4
d) 2, 3, 4

201. Consider the following statements regarding b) 2 and 3
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA): c) 1 and 3
1. It is the intergovernmental organization d) 1, 2 and 3
located at The Hague. 204. Consider the following statements.
2. It provides a forum for the resolution of 1. Investments through the FDI route are
international disputes through arbitration strategic in nature, and meant for the
and other peaceful means. long term.
3. It is a United Nations agency. 2. FDI investors also get a say in the
Which of the statements given above is/are management of the investee company,
not correct? including board seats.
(a) 1 only 3. FDIs and FPIs can invest in both listed
(b) 2 and 3 only and unlisted securities.
(c) 3 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) 1 and 2 only a) 1 and 3
202. Consider the following statements: b) 2 and 3
The Reserve Bank of India’s recent directives c) 1 and 2
relating to unauthorized Digital Lending d) 1, 2 and 3
Platforms/Mobile Apps, provides that 205. Currently, the National Film Development
1. Public should never use unauthorised Corporation (NFDC) Ltd includes:
digital lending platforms and mobile apps. 1. Directorate of Film Festivals.
2. Public should verify antecedents of the 2. National Film Archives of India.
company/ firm offering loans online or 3. Children’s Film Society, India.
through mobile apps. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the given above statements is/are below:
correct? (a) 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 206. Which of the following food items are taxed
203. Consider the following statements regarding under the GST?
FDI Policy in India. 1. Milk in tetra pack
1. Under the Automatic Route, the non- 2. Ready to eat parotta
resident investor or the Indian company 3. Cereal grains hulled
does not require any approval from 4. Plain Chapatti or roti
Government of India for the investment. 5. Newspapers containing advertising
2. Private sector investment in Atomic material
energy requires the prior approval of the Select the correct answer code:
Government of India. a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Gambling and betting sectors are b) 1, 2, 4 and 5
prohibited for FDI. c) 1, 2 and 4
Which of the above statements is/are correct? d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
a) 1 and 2
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207. Due to slowdown in various sectors, several (a) 1 and 2

states are asking for longer period of GST (b) 2 and 3
compensation. Which of the following (c) 1 and 3
statements is/are correct regarding GST (d) 1, 2 and 3
compensation? 209. Consider the following statements:
1. The Goods and Services Tax 1. The GST Council is India’s first experience
(Compensation to States) Act, 2017 at a cooperative-federalism based
provides for 100% compensation to the decision-making authority.
states for a period of only three years for 2. The 122nd constitution amendment bill
the loss of revenue arising on account of and all legislations enabling the GST were
implementation of GST. passed unanimously by the Parliament.
2. For the purpose of calculating the Which of the statements given above is/are
compensation amount payable, the correct?
financial year ending 31st March, 2016, a) 1 only
shall be taken as the base year. b) 2 only
3. For providing compensation to states, c) Both 1 and 2
Centre uses the funds specifically d) Neither 1 nor 2
collected as compensation cess levied on 210. Consider the following statements about
products considered to be ‘sin’ or luxury National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA).
goods. 1. The Authority’s main function is to ensure
Which of the above statements is/are correct? that traders are not realizing unfair profit
(a) 1 and 2 by charging high price from consumers in
(b) 2 and 3 the name of GST.
(c) 1 and 3 2. NAA is headed by the Ministry of Finance.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. The GST law also provides for the creation
208. Consider the following statements regarding of a Consumer Welfare Fund wherein
Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) undue benefits made by businesses under
1. Reverse charge is a mechanism under the GST law have to be deposited, in case
which the provider of the goods or it cannot be passed on to the identified
services is liable to pay the tax instead of recipient.
the recipient of the goods and services. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The RCM helps to check tax evasion and (a) 1 and 2
expand the tax base of the government. (b) 2 and 3
3. It puts pressure on small businesses to (c) 1 and 3
voluntarily register on the Goods and (d) 1, 2 and 3
Service Tax Network (GSTN).
211. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only

1. Governor’s ordinance-making power is not (b) 2 only
a discretionary power. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. After the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(1976), ministerial advice has been made
binding on the President, but no such
provision has been made with respect to
the governor.
correct?
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212. Consider the following statements about the 3. India is a signatory to the Convention.
office of the governor as mentioned in the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
constitution of India: a) 1 and 2
1. His office is constitutionally under the b) 2 and 3
control and subordinate to the Central c) 1 and 3
government. d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The Governor of a particular state should 216. In India, ‘National Mathematics Day’ is
not belong to that state. celebrated on whose birth anniversary:
3. The President of India must consult the (a) Srinivasa Ramanujan
Chief Minister of the concerned state (b) S. Chandrasekhar
before making the appointment of the (c) S. N. Bose
Governor of that state. (d) C. V. Raman
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 217. With reference to Nitrogen Cycle, the
a) 1 and 2 biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrite
b) 2 and 3 takes place in which of the following process?
c) 1 and 3 a) Assimilation
d) None of the above b) Denitrification
213. Consider the following statements c) Ammonification
1. The governor is empowered to direct that d) Nitrification
any particular act of Parliament or the 218. In India, ‘Good governance day’ is
state legislature does not apply to a celebrated on whose birth anniversary:
scheduled area or apply with specified (a) P. V. Narasimha Rao
modifications and exceptions. (b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
2. The governor is empowered to organise (c) Rajiv Gandhi
and re-organise the autonomous districts. (d) Indira Gandhi
219. The name of Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel-
a) 1 only
Prize winning book is
b) 2 only
(a) The Untouchable
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Gitanjali
214. Consider the following statements: (c) The Discovery of India
1. A Public Interest Litigation can be filed (d) None of the above
against any private party. 220. Consider the following pairs:
Terms sometimes their origin
2. According to the Constitution of India, the
petition can be filed under Article 226 1. Annex—I Countries : Cartagena
before a High Court or under Article 32 Protocol
before the Supreme Court of India. 2. Certified Emissions Reductions: Nagoya
Which of the given above statements is/are Protocol
correct? 3. Clean Development Mechanism: Kyoto
(a) 1 only Protocol
(b) 2 only Which of the pairs given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 and 3 only
215. Consider the following statements regarding
c) 3 only
Singapore Convention on Mediation.
d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is the first UN treaty to be named after
Singapore.
2. It settles disputes between the members
at the Government level and does not
involve corporate disputes.
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221. Which of the following are the discretionary 224. With reference to the Ayushman Bharat
powers given to the Governor of a state? Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
1. Sending a report to the President of India PMJAY) SEHAT scheme, consider the
for imposing the President’s rule. following statements:
2. Appointments of the ministers. 1. The Scheme provides free of cost
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the state insurance cover to all the residents of the
legislature for consideration of the UT of J&K.
President of India. 2. It provides financial cover up to Rs.15
4. Making the rules to conduct the business Lakh per family on a floater basis to all
of the state government. residents of the UT of J&K.
Select correct answer using the code below: Which of the given above statements is/are
(a) 1 and 2 correct?
(b) 1 and 3 (a) 1 only
(c) 2,3 and 4 (b) 2 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
222. With reference to constitutional position of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Governor and the President of India, 225. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan
consider the following statements: Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), consider the
1. While the Constitution envisages the following statements:
possibility of the governor acting at times 1. Ayushman Bharat was launched as
in his discretion, no such possibility has recommended by the National Health
been envisaged for the President. Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of
2. After the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
(1976), ministerial advice has been made 2. PM-JAY is the world’s largest health
binding on the President, but no such insurance/ assurance scheme fully
provision has been made with respect to financed by the government.
the governor. 3. It covers up to 5 days of pre-
Which of the given above statements is/are hospitalization and 10 days post-
correct? hospitalization expenses such as
(a) 1 only diagnostics and medicines.
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2
223. Consider the following statements. (b) 1 and 3
1. The right to carry on trade or business (c) 2 only
using the Internet are constitutionally (d) 1, 2 and 3
protected. 226. Consider the following statements regarding
2. In India, Information Technology Act, OPEC+.
2000 is the only law that deal with 1. OPEC+ is a group of oil-producing
suspension of Internet services. nations, entirely made up non-OPEC
3. Section 144 CrPC gives power to a District members and Russia.
Magistrate to block the internet access. 2. The aim of OPEC+ was to undertake
Which of the above statements is/are correct? production restrictions to help revive a
a) 1 and 2 flailing market.
b) 1 and 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) 2 and 3 a) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
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d) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 2 and 4

227. Consider the following statements regarding c) 1, 2 and 3
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting d) 2, 3 and 4
Countries (OPEC). 229. With reference to India’s Tso Kar Wetland
1. OPEC member countries account for two Complex, consider the following statements:
thirds of global oil production. 1. It is a high-altitude wetland complex,
2. OPEC+ is an alliance of crude producers, consisting of two principal waterbodies.
who have been undertaking corrections in 2. It situated in the Changthang region of
supply in the oil markets. Ladakh, India.
3. OPEC membership is open to any country 3. It is an Important Bird Area (IBA) and a
that is a substantial exporter of oil and key staging site in the Central Asian
which shares the ideals of the Flyway.
organization. Which of the given above statements is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct? correct?
a) 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
228. Consider the following statements about 230. Consider the following statements:
Ramsar Convention. 1. Currently, two wetlands of India are in
1. It is the United Nations Convention that Montreux record, maintained as part of
provides the framework for the the Ramsar List.
conservation and wise use of wetlands. 2. Loktak Lake (Manipur) was placed in the
2. Almost 90% of UN member states, have Montreux record but was later removed
acceded to become “Contracting Parties”. from it.
3. It does not consider underground aquifers Which of the given above statements is/are
and human-made sites as wetlands. correct?
4. Montreux Record is maintained as part of (a) 1 only
the Ramsar List. (b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
incorrect?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 and 3
231. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Third Battle of Panipat. a) 1 and 2
1. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought b) 1 and 3
between the Marathas and the invading c) 2 and 3
armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah d) 1, 2 and 3
Abdali. 232. Consider the following statements regarding
2. Maharaja Surajmal was among those who Battles of Panipat:
played key roles in the battle. 1. First Battle of Panipat laid the foundation
3. After the battle, the Marathas lost their of the Mughal Empire.
preeminent position in north India, which 2. Second Battle of Panipat laid the
ultimately paved the way for British foundation of the Sur dynasty.
colonial powers to take over.
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3. Third Battle of Panipat was fought (a) 1 only

between the Marathas and the Mughals. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only 237. If you travel by road from Sahnewal to
(b) 2 and 3 only Dankuni, what is the minimum number of
(c) 1 and 3 only States within India through which you can
(d) 1, 2 and 3 travel, including the origin and the
233. Why is India Meteorological Department destination?
(IMD) asking people in north India not to (a) 4
drink alcohol during the cold wave? (b) 5
(a) alcohol is a costly (c) 6
(b) over-confidence, which may lead to risk (d) 7
taking 238. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) drinking alcohol lowers the core Inner Line Permit (ILP).
temperature of body 1. An Inner Line Permit is a document that
(d) all of the above allows an Indian citizen to visit or stay in
234. What is the importance of using a state that is protected under the ILP
pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in India? system.
1. These vaccines are effective against 2. The concept originates from the Bengal
pneumonia as well as meningitis and Eastern Frontier Regulation Act (BEFR),
sepsis. 1873.
2. Dependence on antibiotics that are not 3. An ILP is required for certain parts of the
effective against drug-resistant bacteria Leh district in Ladakh.
can be reduced. 4. At present only Arunachal Pradesh,
3. These vaccines have no side effects and Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur are
cause no allergic reactions protected by the ILP system.
Select the correct answer using the given Which of the above statements is/are correct?
code below- a) 1 and 2
(a) 1 only b) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3 239. Arrange the following geographical locations
235. Rythu Bandhu scheme is a welfare program in the direction of North to South:
to support farmer’s investment for two crops 1. Siachen Glacier
a year by the: 2. Leh
(a) Government of Tamil Nadu. 3. Demchok
(b) Government of Karnataka. Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Government of Telangana. below:
(d) Government of Punjab. (a) 1-2-3
236. Consider the following statements: (b) 1-3-2
1. As per the new Goods and Services Tax (c) 2-1-3
(GST) rules, Businesses with monthly (d) 3-1-2
turnover of over ₹50 lakh will have to 240. Recently, our scientists have discovered a
mandatorily pay at least 1 per cent of new species of the wild sun rose which has
their GST liability in cash. unique features such as a tuberous root, no
2. A business under composition scheme hair in its leaf axils, a reddish-pink flower,
can avail of input tax credit. prolate-shaped fruits, and copper brown
Which of the given above statements is/are seeds without lustre. In which part of India
correct? has it been discovered?
(a) Andaman Islands
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(b) Western Ghats (d) Eastern Ghats

(c) Tropical rain forests of northeast
241. Consider the following statements with (a) 1 and 2

reference to Adopt a Heritage Project: (b) 2 Only
1. This project is a key initiative of Ministry (c) 1 and 3
of Tourism in close collaboration with (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ministry of Culture and Archeological
Survey of India (ASI).
2. This project is primarily envisioned to
fulfill the objective of the Government of
India to provide an enhanced tourism
experience to all foreign tourists.
Which of the given above statements is/are 245. The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world’s
correct? most recognised voluntary eco-labels awarded
(a) 1 only to
(b) 2 only 1. Beaches
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Marinas
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Sustainable boating tourism operators
Select the correct answer code:
242. Which of the following is geographically
a) 1 only
closest to Bhashan Char island?
b) 1 and 2
(a) Kolkata
c) 1 and 3
(b) Dhaka d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Chittagong 246. ‘Paray Samadhan’ is a new grievance
(d) Cox’s Bazaar redressal mechanism launched recently by:
243. ‘Belt & Road Initiative’ is a global (a) Punjab
infrastructure development strategy adopted (b) Karnataka
by:
(c) Telangana
(a) USA
(d) West Bengal
(b) Russia
247. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) EU India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019:
(d) China 1. The report is published by Forest
244. Consider the following statements regarding Research Institute (FRI).
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC): 2. Compared to the assessment of 2017,
1. The idea of NCMC was floated by the there is an increase in the total forest and
Nandan Nilekani committee set up by the tree cover of the country.
Reserve Bank of India. 3. Area-wise Madhya Pradesh has the
2. The NCMC will allow entry and exit from largest forest cover in the country followed
Metro stations with the help of a by Arunachal Pradesh.
smartphone, known as the automatic fare Which of the statements given above is/are
collection (AFC) system. correct?
3. Currently, all Metro stations fitted with (a) 1 and 2 only
AFC gates. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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248. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only

Basel Ban Amendment: (b) 2 only
1. It was adopted by the parties to the Basel (c) Both 1 and 2
Convention in 1995. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The amendment prohibits all export of 250. Consider the following statements regarding
hazardous wastes from non-OECD United Nations Convention to Combat
countries to OECD countries. Desertification (UNCCD)
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is the sole legally binding international
correct? agreement linking environment and
(a) 1 only development to sustainable land
(b) 2 only management.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Conference of Parties to the United
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Nations Convention to Combat
249. Consider the following statements regarding Desertification (UNCCD COP 14) was
Convention on International Trade in hosted by India.
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 3. The theme of the Conference was ‘Restore
(CITES) land, Sustain future’.
1. It is administered by the United Nations Which of the statements given above is/are
Environment Programme (UNEP). correct?
2. CITES is non-legally binding on state (a) 1 and 2 only
parties to the convention. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3

251. Which Article of the Constitution of India 253. Consider the following statements:
safeguards one’s right to marry the person of 1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget
one’s choice? Management (FRBM) Review Committee
(a) Article 19 Report has recommended a debt to GDP
(b) Article 21 ratio of 60% for the general (combined)
(c) Article 25 government by 2023, comprising 40% for
(d) Article 29 the Central Government and 20% for the
252. Consider the following statements with State Government.
reference to the GAVI Alliance (formerly the 2. The Central Government has domestic
Global Alliance for Vaccines and liabilities of 21% of GDP as compared to
Immunisation): that of 49% of GDP of the State
1. It is a global health partnership of public Government.
and private sector organizations dedicated 3. As per the Constitution of India, it is
to “immunisation for all”. mandatory for a State to take the Central
2. The Nobel Peace Prize 2017 was awarded Government’s consent for raising any loan
to GAVI Alliance for ‘providing sustained if the former owes any outstanding
access to childhood vaccines around the liabilities to the letter.
globe’. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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254. With reference to the Indian Economy, (b) Syria

consider the following statements: (c) Egypt
1. ’Commercial Paper’ is a short term (d) Lebanon
unsecured promissory note. 257. Malayali is a tribal group from the:
2. ‘Certificate of Deposit’ is a long-term (a) Eastern Ghats in North Tamil Nadu.
instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of (b) Western Ghats in North Kerala.
India to a corporation. (c) Western Ghats in North Karnataka.
3. ‘Call Money’ is a short term finance used (d) Eastern Ghats in South Tamil Nadu.
for interbank transactions. 258. Consider the following statements regarding
4. ‘Zero-Coupon Bonds’ are the interest the Indian National Centre for Oceanic
bearing short term bonds issued by the Information Services (INCOIS):
Scheduled Commercial Banks to 1. It is an autonomous organization under
corporations. the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Tsunami Early Warning System (TEWS) is
correct?
the first advisory service started by
(a) 1 and 2 only INCOIS.
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only
255. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. National Mission on Interdisciplinary (c) Both 1 and 2
Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) will be (d) Neither 1 nor 2
implemented by the Department of 259. Which of the following best describes the
Science & Technology (DST) with a total term “Merchant Discount Rate” sometimes
outlay of Rs. 6000 Crore for a period of seen in news?
five years.
(a) The incentive given by a bank to a
2. The first supercomputer designed and merchant for accepting payments through
built under National Supercomputing debit cards pertaining to that bank.
Mission (NSM) by C-DAC at Indian
(b) The amount paid back by banks to their
Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi is
customers when they use debit cards for
named as “Param Shivay”.
financial transactions for purchasing
3. The GOI in its budget 2020 has goods or services.
announced a National Mission on
(c) The charge to a merchant by a bank for
Quantum Technologies & Applications
accepting payments from his customers
(NM-QTA) with a total budget outlay of Rs
through the bank’s debit cards.
8000 Crore for a period of five years.
(d) The incentive given by the Government to
merchants for promoting digital payments
correct?
by their customers through Point of Sale
(a) 1 and 3
(PoS) machine and debit cards.
(b) 2 Only
260. Which one of the following links all the
(c) 2 and 3 ATMs in India?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Indian Banks’ Association
256. The ‘Gaza Strip’ is located between Israel (b) National Securities Depository Limit
and:
(c) National Payments Corporation of India
(a) Jordan
(d) Reserve Bank of lndia
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261. Which one of the following suggested that (c) Article 21 and freedom guaranteed in part
the Union should only transfer those subjects III.
into the Concurrent List, which are central to (d) Article 24 and provisions under the 44th
achieving demonstrable national interest? Amendment to the constitution.
(a) 15th Finance Commission (2020) 265. Consider the following statements.
(b) Punchhi Commission (2010) 1. In India Ethanol is procured by Oil
(c) National Commission to Review the Marketing Companies (OMCs) mainly
Working of the Constitution (2000) based on market determined prices.
(d) Rajamannar Committee (1969) 2. India does not allow production of ethanol
262. Consider the following statements: from food grains.
1. In India, there are no written rules on the 3. Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
recusal of judges from hearing cases has been extended to the whole of India.
listed before them in constitutional Which of the above statements is/are
courts. incorrect?
2. As per the Supreme Court guidelines, a a) 2 only
judge must indicate reasons for his b) 1 and 2
recusal from a particular case. c) 1 and 3
Which of the given above statements is/are d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? 266. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 only National Policy on Biofuels-2018.
(b) 2 only 1. The National Policy on Biofuels-2018
(c) Both 1 and 2 envisages an indicative target of 20%
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 blending of ethanol in petrol and 5%
263. With reference to the Human Immune blending of bio-diesel in diesel by 2030.
System Cells, Consider the following 2. The Policy envisages the use of only
statements: molasses and damaged food grains for
1. T – Cells secrete antibodies, proteins that ethanol production.
bind to antigens. 3. The policy encourages biodiesel
2. In contrast, B – Cells do not produce production from used cooking oil.
antibodies but instead directly attack Which of the above statements is/are correct?
invaders. a) 1 and 2
Which of the given above statements is/are b) 1 and 3
correct? c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
267. With reference to Armed Forces (Special
(b) 2 only
Powers) Act (AFSPA), consider the following
(c) Both 1 and 2
statements
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. AFSPA was first enacted as an ordinance
264. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic in the backdrop of Quit India Movement.
part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty.
2. AFSPA was first enacted to deal with the
Which of the following in the Constitution of
Naga insurgency in the Assam region.
India correctly and appropriately imply the
3. Governor of a State and the Central
above statement?
Government are empowered to declare
(a) Article 14 and the provisions under the
any part or full of any state as a disturbed
42nd Amendment to the Constitution.
area.
(b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of Which of the given above statements is/are
state Policy in Part IV.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2
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(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All of the above
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park:
1. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It lies on the bank of Dibang River.
3. It is the largest Salix swamp forest in
north-eastern India.
not correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 Only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
269. Consider the following statements.
1. It is located on the north bank of the
Brahmaputra River.
2. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on
the north bank of the Brahmaputra river.
3. It is also known as ‘Mini Kaziranga
National Park’.
The above statements refer to:
a) Manas National Park
b) Nameri National Park
c) Orang National Park
d) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
270. Consider the following pairs:
Nation Continent
1. Dominican Republic Africa
2. Paraguay South America
3. Estonia Europe
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2
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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers 57. Consider the following pairs:

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81. Consider the following statements: 1. It is the regional intergovernmental

(b) Internet analytics Which of the given above statements is/are

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96. The UN Population Award was established by (b) 2 only

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101. Maharashtra governments “Shakti Act, (c) 1 and 3

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131. With reference to Western Disturbances (b) 2 and 3

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

Which of the given above statements is/are (b) 2 only

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141. Consider the following statements. (c) 1 and 3

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c) Both 1 and 2 b) World Economic Forum

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Which of the given above statements is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people (b) 2 and 3 only

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2. It is mandated to lay down the policies, (b) Gujarat

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207. Due to slowdown in various sectors, several (a) 1 and 2

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211. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only

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d) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 2 and 4

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3. Third Battle of Panipat was fought (a) 1 only

(b) Western Ghats (d) Eastern Ghats

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241. Consider the following statements with (a) 1 and 2

248. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only

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254. With reference to the Indian Economy, (b) Syria

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