1. With reference to the interior structure of the 4.

Which of the following are marine protected

earth, consider the following statements: areas in India?
1. Molten iron in the core is responsible for
1. Wildlife Sanctuary Pitti
Earth's magnetic field.
2. Wildlife Sanctuary Coringa
2. Earth's magnetic field is gradually
becoming weaker with time. 3. Wildlife Sanctuary Gahirmatha
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 3 only
2. Consider the following statements:
1. India ranks fourth in the world in terms 5. Isostatic equilibrium is an ideal state where
of wind energy installed capacity. the crust and mantle would settle in absence
2. The state of Tamil Nadu leads in the of disturbing forces. Which of the following
production of wind energy in India.
forces can disturb the equilibrium?
3. Under Paris Agreement, India has
pledged a target of 100 GW of wind 1. Mountain building
energy generation by 2022. 2. Glaciation
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Volcanism
correct? 4. Sedimentation
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only
given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Consider the following statements related to (c) 1 and 4 only
the locust infestation: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. They originate in Rajasthan as Deserts
provide the perfect bare ground for
6. With reference to the International Criminal
laying eggs.
Court (ICC), consider the following
2. The rainfall in these regions will
produce enough green vegetation to statements:
enable both egg-laying and hopper 1. It is the world’s first permanent
development. international criminal court.
3. In India Ministry of Earth Sciences is 2. It is a non-UN organization.
responsible for monitoring, survey, and
3. Its judgments can be appealed against.
control of Desert Locust.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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7. With reference to the occurrence of minerals 11. Confederation of Indian Industry's Green
across India, consider the following pairs: Building Congress 2020 was recently
Mineral Mine inaugurated. In this context, consider the
1. Copper : Khetri following statements regarding green
2. Aluminum : Balaghat buildings rating systems in India:
3. Iron Ore : Gurumahisani 1. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat
4. Manganese : Panchpatmali Hills Assessment (GRIHA) is the only rating
Which of the pairs given above are correctly tool for green buildings in India.
matched? 2. The Indian Green Building Council
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only develops new green building rating
(b) 2 and 4 only programmes.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 correct?
(a) 1 only
8. These are immature soils which overlie the (b) 2 only
Vindhayan sandstones and Ladakh shales. (c) Both 1 and 2
Their color ranges from light yellow to deep (d) Neither 1 nor 2
brown with a thickness of 7 to 15 cm. These
soils contain 35 per cent or more, by volume, 12. If you are travelling in India from North to
of rock fragments, cobbles, gravel, and South, in which of the following orders are
laterite concretions or ironstones within you likely to meet the following tribes?
shallow depths. 1. Chenchu
Which of the following soils is best 2. Shompen
described by the above passage? 3. Sahariya
(a) Peaty Soils 4. Pangwala
(b) Skeletal Soils Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Alluvial Soils given below.
(a) 2-1-3-4
(d) Black Soils
(b) 2-3-1-4
(c) 4-3-1-2
9. With reference to India's biodiversity,
(d) 3-1-4-2
Eriocaulon parvicephalum, Eriocaulon
karaavalense, Ardisia ramaswamii recently
13. Arrange the following commodities in
seen in the news are species of
increasing order of their share in India's
(a) Birds
export basket:
(b) Reptiles
1. Petroleum Products
(c) Plants
2. Precious and Semi-precious stones
(d) Amphibians
3. Iron and Steel
4. Drug formulations
10. In the context of environmental protection,
Select the correct answer using the code
the Waigani Convention deals with
given below.
(a) Ocean acidification
(a) 3-4-2-1
(b) Ozone-depleting substances
(b) 2-3-1-4
(c) Wildlife Protection
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) Hazardous Wastes
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14. Which of the following rules deal with the 17. Which of the following is/are incorporated
phasing-out of chlorinated plastics bags? under the ambit of Over-the-top media
1. Hazardous Waste Management Rules, services (OTT) platforms?
1. Audio streaming
2016
2. Messaging services
2. Bio-Medical Waste Management
3. Internet-based voice calling solutions
(Amendment) Rules, 2018 Select the correct answer using the code
3. Plastic waste management rules 2016 below.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 3 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
18. ADMM-Plus sometimes seen in the news is
(d) 1, 2 and 3
a platform to strengthen security and defense
cooperation for peace, stability, and
15. Arrange the following rock system in the development of?
correct chronological order. (a) Eurasia
1. Gondwana (b) ASEAN region
2. Dharwar (c) African Union
(d) Middle East region
3. Cuddapah
4. Dravidian
19. Allelopathy refers to the process of release
Select the correct answer using the code
of chemicals from plants that
given below. (a) inhibits growth of other plants.
(a) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 (b) results in efficient nitrogen fixation.
(b) 2 - 3 - 4 - 1 (c) is essential for storage of glucose.
(c) 4 - 3 - 1 - 2 (d) occurs as a result of transpiration.
(d) 2 - 4 - 3 - 1
20. Consider the following statements regarding
India's national inland waterways:
16. With respect to the Bonn Challenge,
1. The National Waterway 4 connecting
consider the following statements:
Kakinada to Puducherry is the shortest
1. It was launched by the World Wide
Inland water of India.
Fund for Nature. 2. The National Waterway 5 connects
2. Its goal is to bring 350 million hectares Lakhipur and Bhanga of the Barak River
of degraded and deforested landscapes in North-East India.
into restoration by 2030. 3. National Waterway 3 is the only
Which of the statements given above is/are waterway of India that serves five states.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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21. Which of the following correctly explains 24. With reference to the common occurrence of
the “Biorock technology”? various drainage patterns across different
regions, consider the following pairs:
(a) It refers to a process of recycling organic
Drainage Pattern Region
waste. 1. Rectangular : Chotanagpur
(b) It is an innovative process originally Drainage Plateau
invented to produce natural building 2. Radial Pattern : Amarkantak
Mountain
materials in the sea.
3. Dendritic : Indo-Gangetic
(c) It is a special technology used for oil- Drainage Plains
drilling. 4. Trellis Drainage : Vindhyan
Mountains
(d) None of these
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
22. Which of the following rivers in India pass (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
through the cities where the Kumbh Mela is (b) 2 and 3 only
observed? (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. Ganga
2. Godavari 25. With reference to the 'TEEB India Initiative',
3. Kaveri consider the following statements:
4. Shipra 1. It highlights the economic consequences
of the loss of biological diversity.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. It has been developed by India and
given below. France as a part of their Paris Climate
(a) 1 and 3 only Change commitments.
(b) 1 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
23. Which of the following factors increase a (d) Neither 1 nor 2

species' susceptibility to extinction?

26. With reference to the 'Waves Programme' of
1. Species belonging to low trophic level.
the World Bank, which of the following is
2. Species that rely on few prey species. correct?
3. Reliance on homogenous energy (a) It aims to set up tsunami warning system
in the Indian ocean.
channel.
(b) It provides fund for experimental
Select the correct answer using the code research in Tidal energy.
given below. (c) It aims to promote sustainable
(a) 1 only development through Wealth
Accounting and the Valuation of
(b) 1 and 2 only
Ecosystem Services.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) It provides fund for enhancing research
(d) 1, 2 and 3 in quantum physics.

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27. Which of the following factors can affect the 30. Consider the following statements regarding
rotational speed of Earth? Oilzapper and Oilivorous-S technologies:
1. Tides
1. Both are bioremediation technologies
2. Mean sea level
using biological organisms to reduce or
3. Wind patterns
Select the correct answer using the code eliminate toxic pollutants.
given below. 2. Both are in-situ technologies which do
(a) 1 only not require transferring large quantities
(b) 2 and 3 only
of contaminated waste from the site.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
28. With reference to the Ramsar Convention on (a) 1 only
Wetlands, which of the following state/states (b) 2 only
which does/do not have any Ramsar site in
(c) Both 1 and 2
India?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Bihar
2. Karnataka
3. Tripura 31. In the context of Indian geography, Gir,
4. Arunachal Pradesh Sindhi Sahiwal and Tharparkar are:
Select the correct answer using the code (a) Breeds of Indian cattle
given below.
(b) Tribes of Indian desert ecosystems
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Protected areas of threatened species
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) Jhum cultivation practices
(d) 4 only
32. With reference to the phenomenon of Lake
29. Consider the following statements: Effect Snow, consider the following
1. Biological Oxygen Demand
statements:
(BOD) measures the amount of oxygen
1. It is the snowfall caused by a cold
required by micro-organisms for the
decomposition of bio-degradable matter airmass moving over relatively warm
under aerobic condition. lake waters.
2. Chemical Oxygen Demand 2. It is commonly observed in the Great
(COD) measures both biodegradable and
Lakes region of North America.
non-biodegradable pollutants present in
Which of the statements given above is/are
the wastewater.
Which of the statements given above 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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33. With reference to Sansad Adarsh Gram 37. Consider the following pairs regarding
Yojana, consider the following statements: international conventions:
1. MPs can select any gram panchayat of
their constituency to be developed as Convention Aim
Adarsh Gram. 1. Stockholm : It aims to protect human
2. The scheme will be funded from the
Convention health and the
Consolidated Fund of India.
3. Ministry of Panchayati Raj will be the environment from the
nodal ministry coordinating and effects of persistent
monitoring the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are organic pollutants
correct? (POPs).
(a) 1 only 2. Basel : It aims to ban the
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 Convention movements of
(d) None radioactive waste
between nations.
34. The 'Neem Campaign', often seen in the
news with reference to India's relation with 3. Rotterdam : It aims to promote
the West, is related to: Convention shared responsibilities
(a) A collaboration between India and
in relation to the
western countries for greening India.
(b) An initiative to mobilize worldwide importation of
support to protect indigenous knowledge hazardous chemicals.
systems and resources of the Third
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
World from piracy by the West.
(c) Ban on import of non-neem coated urea matched?
from West, by India. (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) An initiative to propagate traditional
medicine practices in India. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
35. Consider the following pairs: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Indicators Definition
1. Stunting : low weight for height
2. Wasting : low height for age 38. Consider the following authorities that are
3. Under-weight : low weight for age created for the protection of wildlife in
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? India:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. National Tiger Conservation Authority
(b) 1 and 3 only 2. Central Zoo Authority
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. National Board for Wild Life
4. State Board for Wild Life
36. Which of the following can be used as 5. National Biodiversity Authority
bioindicators?
Which of the above authorities have been
1. Plants
2. Animals formed under the Wildlife Protection Act,
3. Microorganisms 1972?
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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39. TX2 is a global commitment to double the 42. With reference to Pangong Tso Lake,
world’s wild tiger by 2022. In this context, consider the following statements:
consider the following statements regarding 1. It is a part of the Indus river basin area.
TX2: 2. It is a narrow deep endorheic
1. The goal has been set by the Convention (landlocked) lake situated in Ladakh
on International Trade in Endangered Himalayas.
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 3. It does not freeze in winter due to high
(CITES). salinity.
2. As a part of this programme, Nepal Which of the statements given above is/are
became the first country to double its correct?
tiger population. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 43. Which of the following are the most likely
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 places to find the Nilgiri Tahr in its natural
habitat?
40. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Eravikulam National Park
Jet Streams: 2. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
1. Jet streams are stronger in winters for 3. Periyar National Park
both the northern and southern 4. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
hemispheres. Select the correct answer using the code
2. Speed of jet streams gradually increases given below.
from its central core towards the outer (a) 1 and 2 only
boundary. (b) 1 and 3 only
3. Jet streams move along with the (c) 2 and 4 only
apparent latitudinal movement of the (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
sun.
Which of the statements given above is/are 44. With reference to the 'Malabar Civet',
correct? consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. It is endemic to the North-eastern region
(b) 2 and 3 only of India.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. It is listed as Critically Endangered on
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the IUCN Red list.
3. It is diurnal in behaviour.
41. Data free flow with trust (DFFT) is Which of the statements given above is/are
sometimes seen in the news is related to: correct?
(a) Osaka Declaration (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Brazil Declaration (b) 2 only
(c) Montreal Declaration (c) 1 and 3 only
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45. Consider the following statements with 48. The Ramsar Convention includes which of
reference to the Central Pollution Control the following categories of wetlands?
Board ( CPCB ): 1 . Inland wetlands
1. It is a statutory organisation constituted 2 . Human-made wetlands
under the provisions of Environment 3 . Marine wetlands
( Protection ) Act, 1986.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
2. It advises the Central Government on
( a ) 1 and 2 only
any matter concerning the improvement
( b ) 2 and 3 only
of the quality of air. ( c ) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are ( d ) 1 , 2 and 3
correct?
( a ) 1 only
49. Which of the following part of the plant
( b) 2 only takes part in the photosynthesis process?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1 . Stem
( d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Leaves
3 . Roots
46. Why seamounts are considered hotspots of Select the correct answer using the code
biodiversity? given below.
1 . It provides an ideal habitat for animals ( a ) 2 only
( b ) 1 and 2 only
that require hard substrate to attach and
( c ) 2 and 3 only
grow.
( d ) 1 , 2 and 3
2. It provides a constant supply of planktonic
food .
50. When it is said that " the universe is
3. It provides for localized upwelling of
expanding", what exactly is expanding?
water.
1 . Size of planets
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Size of galaxies
given below. 3 . Space between the galaxies
( a ) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
( b) 2 and 3 only given below.
(c ) 1 and 3 only ( a ) 1 and 2 only
( d) 1 , 2 and 3 ( b ) 2 and 3 only
( c ) 3 only
47. Consider the following statements are true ( d ) 1 , 2 and 3

with respect to the Blue Carbon Initiative:

1. It is an initiative of the International 51 . This is one of the zones of the pond
Maritime Organization. ecosystem. This zone is an open water area
where light does not penetrate to the bottom.
2. It aims to mitigate climate change
It is dominated by plankton, both
through the restoration and sustainable
zooplankton and phytoplankton . A variety of
use of coastal and marine ecosystems.
freshwater fish also occupies this zone.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the following is described in the
correct? paragraph above?
( a ) 1 only ( a ) Limnetic zone
( b ) 2 only ( b ) Littoral Zone
( c ) Both 1 and 2 ( c ) Profundal Zone
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2 ( d ) None of the above

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52. Consider the following statements: 55. With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’,
1 . The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit which of the following statements is/are
correct?
Programme was launched with the aim
1 . ESZs are notified under the Environment
of developing water use efficiency . Protection Act 1986.
2. It is implemented by Ministry of 2 . ESZs act as shock absorbers to the
protected areas .
Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare .
3 . Human activities are not permitted in the
Which of the statements given above is. are zone.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
( a ) 1 only
( a ) land 2 only
( b ) 2 only ( b ) 2 only
( c ) Both 1 and 2 ( c ) 1 and 3 only
( d ) 1 , 2 and 3
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2

56. Which of the following regions is known as

53. Which of the following rivers are located the ' Third Pole of the Earth'1
within the tropics? ( a ) Himalaya-Hindu Kush mountain range
1. Amazon and Tibetan Plateau
( b ) Central Siberian plateau
2. Zambezi
( c ) Greenland
3. Mississippi ( d ) Antarctica
4. Narmada
Select the correct answer using the code 57. With reference to Sea ice which is formed
from salty ocean water and Land Ice formed
given below.
from freshwater, consider the following
( a ) 1 , 2 and 3 only statements:
( b) 2 and 3 only 1 . Sea ice forms slowly compared to
freshwater ice .
( c) 1 and 4 only
2 . In contrast to land ice, the melting of sea
( d ) 1 , 2, 3 and 4 ice does not contribute to sea- level rise.
Which of the statements given above is/are
54. With respect to ' Sustainable Alternative correct?
( a ) 1 only
towards Affordable Transportation ', consider
( b ) 2 only
the following: ( c ) Both 1 and 2
1. It is an initiative aimed at setting up ( d ) Neither 1 nor 2

Compressed Bio-Gas production plants.

58. Consider the following pairs:
2. It was launched by the Ministry of New
Tribes States
and Renewable Energy. 1. Mankidia Odisha
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Sarna Jharkhand
3. Tharu Uttar Pradesh
correct?
Which of the pairs given above is/are
( a ) 1 only correctly matched ?
( b) 2 only ( a ) 1 only
( b ) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
( c ) 2 and 3 only
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2 ( d ) 1, 2 and 3

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59. River Valleys have served to be an abundant 62. With reference to the 'Pitcher Plant', consider
source of important minerals. In this context, the following statements:
consider the following pairs: 1. It is a carnivorous species of plant.
River Valley Famous for 2. It is protected under Schedule 1 of the
1. Damodar : Coal Wildlife Protection Act 1972
2. McArthur : Zinc
3. It is used as a cure for smallpox.
3. Birim : Gold
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

60. Which of the following particulate pollutants 63. With reference to Biological evolution,
is/are considered as the viable particulate arrange the following in correct
pollutants of the atmosphere? chronological order of their occurrence on
1. Smoke Earth:
2. Dust 1. Fishes
3. Mist 2. Reptiles
4. Fungi
3. Amphibians
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 - 3 - 2
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 - 1 - 3

(d) 4 only (c) 1 - 2 - 3

(d) 2 - 3 - 1
61. With reference to the recently published
World Migration Report 2020, consider the 64. Which of the following are the adverse
following statements effects of Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays?
1. Social unrest and violence have been the 1. Development of non-melanoma skin
major factors for international cancer.
migration. 2. Change in the composition of forest and
2. The United States of America is the top grassland species.
destination for migrants.
3. A decrease in reproductive capacity and
3. India is the largest country of origin of
impaired larval development.
international migrants.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

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65. A climatic region is characterized by the 68. Consider the following statements:
following features: 1. This National park is situated in the
1. Warm moist summer and cool dry
Vindhyan Mountain range.
winter.
2. Very densely populated. 2. A tributary of the Yamuna River flows
3. Supports luxuriant vegetation. through this park.
Which of the following climatic regions is 3. It is a critical tiger habitat and a
described above?
biosphere reserve.
(a) Warm Temperate Western Margin
4. Tiger reintroduction project started here
Climate
(b) Savanna Climate in 2009.
(c) Warm Temperate Eastern Margin The above statements describe which of the
Climate following national parks?
(d) Tropical Monsoon Climate
(a) Bandhavgarh National park
(b) Kanha National Park
66. Consider the following pairs:
Panch Prayag River Confluence (c) Panna National Park
1. : Alaknanda and Dhauli (d) Pench National Park
Vishnuprayag Ganga
2. Nandpragay : Alaknanda and
69. Consider the following statements related to
Nandakini
the recently launched Cooling Action Plan:
3. : Alaknanda and
Karnaprayag Mandakini 1. It was launched by India with the only
4. : Alaknanda and Pinder aim to fulfil its aim under India's
Rudraprayag Intended Nationally Determined
5. Devprayag : Bhagirathi and
Contribution.
Alaknanda
Which of the pairs given above are correctly 2. One of its aims is to reduce cooling
matched? demand across sectors by 20% to 25%.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only
correct?
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 2 only
67. Consider the following pairs: (c) Both 1 and 2
Hill Ranges State (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Palkonda Range : Andhra Pradesh
2. Kaimur Range : Maharashtra
70. With which of the following countries does
3. Maikal Range : Jharkhand
Which of the pairs given above is/are India have a balance of trade surplus?
correctly matched? (a) Saudi Arabia
(a) 1 only (b) United Arab Emirates
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Germany
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Hong Kong
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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71. Consider the following statements regarding 74. With reference to different types of Shipping
United Nations Human Rights Council Ports, consider the following pairs:
(UNHRC):
Type of Port Port
1. It was established in 2006 by UN
General Assembly. 1. Dry Port : Kolkata
2. It does not have the authority to impose 2. Inland Port : Riyadh
legal penalty on the violating country. 3. Warm Water Port : Kushiro
3. Pakistan has not been re-elected due to Which of the pairs given above is/are
protests around the globe.
correctly matched?
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

75. Which of the following can be considered as

72. With reference to Surface Currents and Deep
Water currents, consider the following threats to aquatic biodiversity?
statements: 1. Building of Dams
1. Surface currents are largely driven by 2. Overfishing
winds, while deepwater currents are
3. Invasive species
driven by differences in water density.
4. Forestry practice including afforestation
2. Surface currents have a higher velocity
than deepwater currents. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

73. Consider the following statements with 76. Which of the following initiatives are
respect to volatile organic compounds: planned under the National Mission for
1. They are organic chemicals that have a
Enhanced Energy Efficiency?
high vapour pressure at ordinary room
temperature. 1. Perform Achieve and Trade
2. They include both man-made and 2. Market Transformation for Energy
naturally occurring chemical Efficiency
compounds. 3. Energy Efficiency Financing Platform
3. They are produced both by plants and
4. Framework for Energy Efficiency
animals.
4. The exhaled human breath also contains Economic Development
volatile organic compounds. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the following statements given given below.
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
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77. With reference to Natural Gas consumption 80. Consider the following statements regarding
in India, consider the following statements: a 'Bomb Cyclone'?
1. Majority of India's LNG is consumed by 1. It is a cyclone that rapidly intensifies
the City Gas Distribution network for only in tropical areas.
CNG fuel and PNG household needs. 2. It is accompanied by a fall in
2. The share of domestic gas and imported atmospheric temperature and pressure.

Regasified LNG is the ratio of about Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
75% and 25%.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
81. Which of the following are responsible for
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the increase in the concentration of
formaldehyde in the environment?
78. The recently launched 'Meri Saheli' initiative
1. Pressed-wood products
aims to: 2. Natural gas
(a) rehabilitate and reintegrate trafficked 3. Tobacco
women. 4. Some cosmetics and personal products
(b) provide integrated support to women 5. Wallpaper and paints
affected by violence in public and Select the correct answer using the code
private spaces within family, community given below.
and at the workplace. (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) cater to the primary needs of shelter, (b) 2 and 3 only
food, and clothing of the women in (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
distress and who are without any social (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
and economic support.
(d) provide safety and security to female 82. Consider the following statements related to

passengers travelling by trains. biochar:

1. It is produced by pyrolysis of biomass.
2. It can increase the soil fertility of acidic
79. The 'International Satavadhanam' program
soils and also help to increase
has been launched virtually by the Vice
agricultural productivity.
President recently. With reference to the
3. It is used for carbon sequestration and
cultural history of India, the term
thus helps control climate change.
'avadhanam' is a:
Which of the statements given above are
(a) linguistic literary performance
correct?
(b) Sanskrit work authored by Sri
(a) 1, 2 and 3
Krishnadevaraya
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) folk play/theatre of sangam age (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) religious ritual of Jains (d) 2 and 3 only

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83. Consider the following statement regarding 86. Which one of the following protected areas
the provision that declares an animal as is well-known for the conservation of a sub-
vermin under the Wildlife Protection Act
1972: species of the Indian elk (Hangul) that
1. The final authority to declare any wild thrives in dense riverine forests in the high
animal a vermin is given to the State valleys and mountains?
Government.
2. As long as the notification is in force (a) Dachigam National Park
such wild animal shall be included in (b) Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
Schedule V of the law.
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) Kanha National Park
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 87. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 India's population characteristics according
to the census 2011:
84. The deadline of a WHO-led initiative to 1. Maharashtra is the most populous state
eliminate Kala-Azar as a public health
in India followed by Uttar Pradesh.
problem from the South East Asia region has
now been extended from 2020 to 2023. In 2. Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India
this context, consider the statements among all states and UTs.
regarding Kala-Azar:
3. The percentage growth in literacy rates
1. It is caused by a protozoan Leishmania
parasite. compared to the previous decade was
2. It is transmitted due to contaminated higher in females than males.
water and food.
Which of the statements given above are
3. It is associated with high fatality.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

85. Consider the following statements regarding

88. Which of the following is/are the
The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) :
1. It is an international partnership of applications of fly ash?
countries highly vulnerable to a warming 1. Construction of road embankments.
planet.
2. Soil conditioner
2. The Forum serves as a North-South
cooperation platform for participating 3. Cement Bricks
governments to act together to deal with Select the correct answer using the code
global climate change.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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89. Consider the following statements, with 92. Which of the following are observed during
respect to nano fertilizers: an El Niño event?
1. They are required in quantities of just a 1. More tropical storms and hurricanes in
few grams per acre as compared to the eastern Pacific
chemical fertilizers that are required in 2. Strengthening of the easterly trade winds
converging across the equatorial
kilograms per acre.
Pacific.
2. They supply nutrients slowly and
3. Reversal of ocean currents along the
gradually for a longer period of time.
equator.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

90. With reference to the pulsars, consider the 93. With reference to Seafloor spreading,
following statements: consider the following statements:
1. They are rapidly rotating neutron stars 1. Seafloor spreading is the result of
that emit radio frequency pulses. convection in the molten outer core.
2. They have magnetic fields stronger than 2. Seafloor spreading occurs only at
divergent plate boundaries.
that of the Earth.
3. Slowly spreading ridges form taller and
3. They are used to study the gravitational
narrower cliffs than the rapidly
waves.
spreading ridges.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Which of the following is/are the advantages 94. With reference to the World Food
of mixed subsistence farming? Programme, consider the following
1. There is larger diversity of agricultural statements:
output 1. It is an initiative of the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) and
2. Farmers need not have complete
Project Concern International (PCI).
knowledge of mixed farming
2. WFP has a dedicated and independent
3. Provides farmers with a stable source of
source of funds from UN member
income
countries.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 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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95. Consider the following pairs: 97. Consider the following pairs:
Major Shipping Link Between
Wetland Type Description
Canals
1. Carr : Waterlogged wooded 1. Corinth : White Sea and Baltic
Sea
terrain
2. Kiel : Baltic Sea and North
2. Bog : Wetland that Sea
3. Suez : Mediterranean Sea
accumulates peat due
and Persian Gulf
to incomplete 4. Panama : Pacific and Atlantic
Ocean
decomposition of plant
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
matter matched?
(a) 1 and 4 only
3. Marsh : Wetland that is
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
dominated by (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
herbaceous rather than
woody plant species 98. “Century Plant”, “Shute Creek Gas
Which of the pairs given above are correctly Processing Plant”, and “Great Plains
Synfuels Plant” are related to which of the
matched? following?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Nuclear Power Generator
(b) Carbon Capture and Storage
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Solar Power Generator
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Coal Storage and Processing
(d) 1, 2 and 3
99. This is a sedentary pastoral tribe of
southwestern Ethiopia living on the banks of
96. Consider the following statements regarding the Omo River. They have a fierce culture,
DAP (Diammonium Phosphate), MOP with a preference for stick fighting, also
known as Donga. Piercings and lip plates are
(Muriate of Potash) and Urea based an important feature of their culture.
fertilizers in India: Which of the following tribe is being
described in the above passage?
1. There is a greater demand for DAP and (a) Masai
MOP fertilizers than Urea in India. (b) Suri
(c) Hamer
2. India is self-sufficient in the production (d) Angami
of Urea as well as MOP based fertilizers.
3. Urea consumption in India during the 100. Which of the following are the necessary
conditions for the formation of a tropical
Rabi season is twice that in the Kharif cyclone?
crop season. 1. Warm ocean waters
2. Atmospheric stability
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Thermally contrasting air masses
correct? 4. Moisture in the mid-troposphere
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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