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1. Consider the following statements with 1. Dipher pass is the eastern most pass of
respect to Geographical extent of India: India.
1. Its latitude extends from 8o4’ north to 2. Aghil pass is situated to the south of K2
68o7’ east. peak.
2. The east to west longitudinal extent is 3. Nathu La forms part of an offshoot of
more than north to south latitudinal ancient silk route.
extent. 4. Jelep La pass gives a route to enter Bhutan.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? incorrect?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 no 2 (d) 3 and 4 only
2. India shares land border with 7 different 4. Which of the following are tributaries of
countries. Arrange the following countries in Brahmaputra:
descending order in terms of their border 1. Subansari
length with India: 2. Puthimari
1. Bangladesh 3. Manas
2. Nepal 4. Pagladiya
3. Pakistan Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Myanmar correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 3 and 4
correct? (b) 1 and 2
(a) Bangladesh> Nepal> Pakistan> (c) 1 and 3
Myanmar (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Pakistan> Bangladesh> Nepal>
Myanmar
(c) Nepal> Bangladesh> Pakistan> 5. Consider the following statements with respect
Myanmar to floral diversity of the country:
(d) Bangladesh> Pakistan> Nepal> 1. Junipers are only found in Alpine region.
Myanmar 2. Rhododendrons are practically absent in
Siwalik region.
3. Diluvial forest can found in Andaman
3. India is known for different mountain
Island Only.
passes. Consider the following statements
4. The only ape found in India, the hoolock, is
with respect to Mountain Passes:
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confined to the rain forests of the eastern Which of the statements given above is/are
region. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 3
(a) 1,2 and 4 (b) 1 and 2
(b) 2,3 and 4 (c) None of these
(c) 1,3 and 4 (d) All of the above
(d) All of these
8. Consider the following statements:

6. Consider the following statements with 1. State Emblem has bull in the right and
respect to Census of India: Horse in the left of Chakra.
1. The census 2021 will be 16th 2. Sarala Devi Chowdhurani sung National
synchronous Census of India. anthem for the first time in 1911 at
2. It will be conducted in 18 languages of Calcutta session.
8th schedule. 3. Government communication addressed
3. There is a penalty for both public and to the public is done as per Saka era.
census officials for non-compliance or Which of the statements given above is/are
violation of any provision of the Act. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 3 Only
incorrect? (b) 2 Only
(a) 1 and 3 (c) None of these
(b) 2 and 3 (d) All of these
(c) All of these
(d) None of these
9. Recently enacted Citizenship Act does not
apply to:
7. Consider the following statements with 1. Tripura
respect to Flag of India: 2. Manipur
1. The ratio of length to width of the Flag is 3. Mizoram
2:3 4. Arunachal Pradesh
2. There is no restriction on the display of Which of the statements given above is/are
National Flag on Public organization, but correct?
on Private organization. (a) 1, 3 and 4
3. The flag should be displayed in open and (b) 1 and 4
should be as far as possible, be flown (c) 3 and 4
from sunset to sunrise. (d) All of these
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10. Consider the following statements with office of cabinet secretariat to act as
regard to Consultative committees: national focal point for effective liaison
1. The minimum and maximum with OPCW.
membership of the consultative 3. OPCW monitors chemical industry to
committee is fixed. prevent chemical weapons from re-
2. Its functioning is allocated to Ministry of emerging.
Parliamentary affairs according to GOI Which of the statements given above is/are
(Allocation of Business Rules) 1961. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 3
correct? (b) 1 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (d) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
13. Consider the following statements with
respect to Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai
11. Consider the following statements: Yojana:
1. Solicitor General of India is second law 1. Per drop more crop is being
officer of the country. administered by Department of
2. He presents in court on behalf of Union Agriculture, cooperation and Farmer
of India as per Law officers (Terms and welfare.
condition) Rules 1972. 2. The main objective of the scheme is to
3. Appointment committee of cabinet achieve convergence of investment in
appoints Solicitor General. irrigation at the field level.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It also focuses on Precision agriculture.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 Only correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 3
(c) 3 Only (b) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Organization for prohibition of chemical 14. Consider the following statements with
weapon came into force in 1997. respect to Minimum Support Price:
2. The National Authority for chemical 1. CACP advises price policy for five pulses.
weapon convention was set up as an
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2. CACP advises price policy separately for Which of the statements given above is/are
Sugarcane and Rabi crops. incorrect?
3. CACP keeps into account impact of MSP (a) 1 and 2
on Customer while deciding MSP. (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) None of these
incorrect? 17. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 and 3 regard to National Archive of India:
(b) 2 and 3 1. It is an attached office under Ministry of
(c) All of the above Culture.
(d) None of these 2. It is the nodal agency for the
implementation of the Public Records
Act, 1993
15. Consider the following statement with
3. It provides grants in aid for library
respect to Production in India:
Development.
1. Wool production in India is consistently
increasing year on year.
correct?
2. Milk production has increased in last 4
(a) 1 and 2
years.
(b) 2 and 3
3. Fisheries sector has registered more
(c) 2 only
than double growth in last 5 years.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 18. Which of the following is the part of Planning
(b) 1 and 3 Implementation wing of Ministry of
(c) 1 and 2 Statistics and Program Implementation?
(d) None of these 1. Twenty point Program
2. MPLAD scheme
3. National Statistical commission
16. National Livestock Mission was launched in
4. Infrastructure monitoring
1. There is an exclusive focus on Livestock
correct?
in North East Region of India.
(a) 1 2 and 4
2. The scheme is being implemented as a
(b) 1, 3 and 4
sub scheme of White Revolution.
(c) 2, 3 and 4
3. It is especially focusing on improving
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
live of livestock farmers.
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19. Consider the following statements with (a) Advance Authorization Scheme allows
respect to Index of Industrial Production: for pre-tax agreement to check tax
1. It is released weekly by CSO. evasion.
2. The major source of data for IIP is (b) The Advance Authorization Scheme is a
Annual survey of Industries. scheme where the import of inputs will
3. It uses primary data received from be allowed to be made duty-free
different ministries and departments. (c) The scheme allows for pre clearance of
Which of the statements given above is/are documentation before foreign
correct? investment.
(a) 1 and 3 (d) It authorizes for free duty imports under
(b) 2 only Free trade agreement.
(c) 3 only
(d) None of these
respect to Indian Post:
20. Consider the following statements with 1. The modern postal system, the most
respect to MPLADs: preferred facilitator of communication,
1. MP can contribute funds outside the was established in India by Lord Clive in
constituency, but not outside the state. 1766 and it was further developed by
2. 15% of the fund must be utilized for Warren Hastings in1774.
areas inhabited by SC. 2. Department of Posts is operating Small
3. Nominated Members of the Parliament Savings Schemes on behalf of Ministry of
can recommend works for Finance
implementation, anywhere in the 3. Mutual Fund products of UTI only are
country. being retailed through post offices.
correct? correct?
(a) 3 only (a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 (d) 2 only
21. Consider the following statements with 23. Consider the following statements with
respect to Advance Authorization Scheme: respect to Twenty Point Program:
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1. It was lastly structured in 2006 for the 1. Department of Science and technology is
third time since its inception. the nodal agency for the implementation
2. The progress of the scheme is evaluated of Policy.
by Central ministries only. 2. The policy will apply to data collected by
3. The monitoring of the items in the Government of India and Autonomous
scheme is being done on monthly basis. bodies of the Government also.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. The policy envisages three different
correct? types of access of Data which is available
(a) 1 and 3 only through authentication by the
(b) 2 and 3 Government.
(c) 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 2 Only correct?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
24. Consider the following statements with (c) 1 and 2
regard to National Knowledge Network: (d) None of these
1. It was established in 2010 and attached
office under MeitY.
2. It is the only network globally that 26. Consider the following statements with
carries Research and evaluation and regard to Cyber Appellate Tribunal:
Internet and e-governance traffic under 1. It was established under IT Act 2008.
one umbrella. 2. The qualification of the Presiding officer
3. It is implemented by NIC. is a person who is or was the member of
Which of the statements given above is/are the Indian Legal Service and holds or
incorrect? has held a post in Grade I of that service
(a) 1 and 3 for at least three years.
(b) 2 only 3. An appeal against the decision of
(c) 1 only Tribunal in the High Court can be made
(d) 2 and 3 within a maximum of 45 days.
correct?
25. Consider the following statements with (a) 2 only
regard to National Data Sharing And (b) 1 and 2 only
Accessibility Policy: (c) 3 only
(d) None of these.
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27. Consider the following statements with 1. It is held in every 2 years and 4th
respect to National Informatics Centre: summit recently held in 2018.
1. NIC functions under the Department of 2. NSS covers nuclear material for only
Information Technology. non-military purposes.
2. It was funded by UNDP during its 3. The summit resulted into the
inception in 1976. establishment of nuclear safety fund.
3. NICNET connects ministries and Which of the statements given above is/are
departments of central, state correct?
government and Union territory. (a) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 (d) All of these
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 only 30. Consider the following statements with
(d) 1,2 and 3 respect to Integrated Defence Staff:
1. The organization has representation
form Ministry of Finance, Ministry of
External affairs and DRDO.
respect to Bharat Net Project:
2. It provides secretariat and assistance to
1. Bharat Broadband Network Ltd (BBNL),
Chief of staff Committee.
under the telecom ministry is handling
the roll out of optical fiber network
correct?
under Bharat Net project.
(a) 1 only
2. The project is being executed by BSNL,
(b) 2 only
Railtel and Power Grid.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. The project is in the fourth stage of its
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
implementation.
correct? 31. Operation Sadbhavna is related to:
(a) 1 and 3 (a) It is a part of counter terrorism strategy
(b) 1 and 2 in Jammu and Kashmir.
(c) 2 only (b) It is a Government initiative for Refugee
(d) 1, 2 and 3 crisis in Bangladesh.
(c) It is an initiative by Home ministry in
Assam during NRC.
(d) It is an initiative of Reserve Police force
respect to Nuclear Security Summit:
for tribals in naxal affected district.
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32. Consider the following statements with (b) A scheme for extension of geriatric
respect to Rashtriya Aavishkar Abhiyan: service to the Elderly.
1. The scheme aims to motivate and (c) A scheme for reproductive assistance to
engage children of age group of 6-14 the pregnant women.
years in science and technology. (d) A scheme to open employment
2. The scheme is being operated under opportunities for Differently abled.
Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan.
correct?
respect to Copyright:
a) 1 only
1. Acquisition of copyright is automatic
b) 2 only
and it does not require any formality
c) Both 1 and 2
2. It is headed by the Registrar of
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Copyright, who has quasi-judicial
powers in handling cases relating to
33. Vidyanjali, a scheme under SSA was copyright
launched by Ministry of Human Resource 3. The Copyright Act 1957 provides for a
and Development: three member permanent Copyright
1. It was launched to enhance community Board consisting of a Chairman and two
and private sector involvement in other members.
Government run elementary school. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. The aim of the scheme is to strengthen correct?
implementation of Co-scholastic (a) 1 and 3 only
activities in Government schools (b) 2 and 3 only
through service of volunteers. (c) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1 and 2 only
incorrect?
(a) 1 only 36. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only respect to Energy Conservation Building
(c) Both 1 and 2 Code:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is developed by Bureau of Energy
Standards with technical support from
USAID.
34. Scheme SAKSHAM has been launched
2. The Code was launched on the occasion
recently. It is related to:
of National Energy Conservation Day.
(a) Scholarship scheme for Differently abled
3. It will help in achieving commitment to
children.
reduction of 33-35% GHG emission by
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2030 as part of the document submitted (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
to UNFCCC.
correct?
respect to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau:
(a) 2 and 3 only
1. It implements the provisions of CITES in
(b) 3 only
inspection of consignments of flora and
(c) 1 and 3
fauna.
(d) All of the above
2. It advises GOI on issue relating to
wildlife crimes and relevant policy.
37. Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are
respect to National Institute of Wind correct?
Energy: (a) 1 only
1. It has been authorized as the Nodal (b) 2 only
Agency for development of offshore (c) Both 1 and 2
wind energy in the country and to carry (d) Neither 1 nor 2
out allocation of offshore wind energy
blocks
2. It has installed first offshore LiDAR in 40. Consider the following statements with
respect to Tiger Reserves:
Gulf of Khambhat.
1. The core areas have the legal status of a
correct? national park or a sanctuary.
(a) 1 only 2. The buffer or peripheral areas are a mix
(b) 2 only of forest and non-forest land, managed
(c) Both 1 and 2 as a multiple use area.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. St Petersburg Tiger Summit aims to

double the population of Tiger by 2022.
38. Lignite reserves in India can be found in:
correct?
1. Puducherry
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Andaman Island
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Tamil Nadu
(c) 1 and 3 only
4. Meghalaya
correct?
(a) 1, 2, and 4 41. Which of the following act applies for the
(b) 1, 3 and 4 regulation of Noise Pollution:
(c) 1 and 3 1. Environmental Protection Act
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2. Air (Prevention and control of Pollution 7. Noise pollution
Act) Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Inflammable substance act. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1,2, 3 ,4, 5 and 6
correct? (b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7
(a) 1 only (c) 1,2, 3, 5, 6 and 7
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2,3,4 and 6
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
respect to Ministry of Finance:
42. Consider the following statements with 1. The Department of Economic affairs is
respect to Climate Change Action the nodal agency for the budget making
Programme: of the Union Territory.
1. The programme is implemented with 2. All the financial assistance provided by
ISRO and Ministry of Science and International Organizations is
technology to make an assessment of monitored by Department of Economic
Black carbon. affairs.
2. It has 8 sub missions implemented by 8 Which of the statements given above is/are
different ministries. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (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
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
respect to Financial Stability Board:
43. India is a founder member of Global 1. It was set by Finance ministry in the
Environmental Facility. It provides grants backdrop of Global financial crisis.
for: 2. India has proposed G-20 members to
1. Biodiversity embrace this for international
2. Climate change cooperation in financial management.
3. Land Degradation Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Chemical waste correct?
5. Air Pollution (a) 1 only
6. Water Pollution (b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 48. Which of the following statement is correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 with respect to National Investment Fund:
1. The proceeds from disinvestment are
channelized through this fund.
2. The corpus is entirely used for social
1. The Controller General of Accounts
sector spending and capital investment
(CGA), in the Department of
in PSU only.
Expenditure, is the Principal Accounting
3. The corpus of NIF was to be of a
Adviser to Government of India
permanent nature and NIF was to be
2. Annual Appropriation Accounts (Civil)
professionally managed to provide
and Union Finance Accounts are
sustainable returns to the Government.
submitted to Parliament on the advice of
Comptroller and Auditor General of
correct?
India
(a) 1 and 3 only
3. Department of Expenditure is
(b) 1 and 2 only
responsible for the implementation of
(c) 2 and 3 only
the recommendations of the Finance
Commission and Central Pay
Commission. 49. Which of the following does not come under
Which of the statements given above is/are administration of Ministry of Corporate
correct? Affairs:
(a) 1 and 3 only 1. Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008.
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Companies Act 2013.
(c) 1 and 2 only 3. Institute of company secretaries of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 India.
4. Institute of Cost Accountant of India.
47. Swavalamban Scheme is related to: Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Pension scheme for unorganized sector. correct?
(b) Pension scheme for Agricultural female (a) 1,3 and 4
worker. (b) 3 and 4
(c) Voluntary scheme for Tribal education. (c) 2,3 and 4
(d) Contribution based scheme for Tribal (d) None of these
health.
50. The term SPICe was recently in news. What

is this related to:
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(a) Ease of Doing Business 53. Consider the following statements with
(b) To track ghost beneficiaries in respect to Annapurna Scheme:
MGNREGA. 1. It is implemented by Ministry of Rural
(c) To enable seemless transaction of goods Development.
at port. 2. Food grains are provided by the
(d) Bilateral cooperation with Bangladesh Department of Food and Public
for Counter Terrorism administration at BPL Prices.
3. The scheme is only for senior citizens.
correct?
respect to Consumer Welfare Fund:
a) 1 and 3 only
1. It was constituted under Consumer
b) 2 and 3 only
Protection Act 1987.
c) 1 only
2. The fund is to strengthen voluntary
d) All of these
consumer movement.
correct? 54. Consider the following with respect to
(a) 1 only Central warehousing Corporation:
(b) 2 only 1. It is a public sector Undertaking, set up
(c) Both 1 and 2 in 1957.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. CWC has its own subsidiary company for
the development of Railside Warehouse
complexes.
52. Recently Bureau of Indian Standard Act
has been revised. Consider the following
correct?
statements in this regard:
(a) 1 only
1. There is a provision of Right to recall,
(b) 2 only
repair including Product Liability.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. It will give fillip to MAKE IN India and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ease of Doing Business.
correct? 55. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 only respect to International Grain Council:
(b) 2 only 1. It is an inter-governmental forum
(c) Both 1 and 2 working under the supervision of FAO.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. India has recently denied to be the
member of International Grain council.
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Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 2 only
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
respect to India New Born Action Plan:
c) Both 1 and 2
1. The goal is to attain Single Digit Neonatal
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Mortality and Stillbirth Rates by 2030.
2. It is to be implemented within the
56. Consider the following Statements: existing Reproductive, Maternal,
1. Directorate General of Health Sciences is Newborn, Child and Adolescent health
an autonomous and statutory body for (RMNCH+A) framework of the National
providing technical advice on health Health Mission (NHM).
matters. 3. States are free to develop their own New
2. National AIDS Control Organization has born Action Plan.
been constituted by merging Which of the statements given above is/are
department of Health and Family correct?
welfare and Department of AIDS. (a) 1 and 2 Only
incorrect? (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 59. Consider the following statements with
respect to Rashtriya Bal Swasthya
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Karyakaram:
1. It covers children in the age group of 0-6
57. Which of the following is the mandate of years.
National Health Policy: 2. Children diagnosed with illnesses shall
1. Make In India receive follow up including surgeries at
2. Application of Digital Health tertiary level, free of cost under NHM.
3. Micronutrient Deficiency 3. It was launched in 2012 under National
4. Private public partnership Health Mission.
correct? correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 ,3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 Only
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(d) 2 and 3 Only 2. IDSP is an initiative by the Ministry of
Health and Family Affairs started in
2004 with the assistance of World Bank.
respect to AMRIT scheme:
correct?
(a) Drugs at Affordable Prices for heart
(a) 1 only
Patients.
(b) 2 only
(b) Skill Program for drop outs under
(c) Both 1 and 2
Directorate General of Training.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Drugs at Affordable Prices for Kidney
implants.
(d) Skill Program for Differently abled. 63. Consider the following statements with
respect to Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi:
1. It was set up in 1997 to provide financial
assistance to the Patients living Below
respect to National AIDS Control
Poverty Line.
Organization (NACO):
2. Under the scheme, central Government
1. It is a fully funded Central sector scheme
provides Grants in aid to Union
implemented through State AIDS
Territories.
Control Societies.
3. Families covered under Pradhan Mantri
2. It is implementing Fourth Phase of
Jan Arogya Yojana will not be eligible for
National AIDS Control Program from
financial assistance under Rashtriya
2017-2020.
Arogya Nidhi.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) Neither1 nor 2
(d) All of these

64. Consider the following Statements with
respect to Integrated Disease Surveillance
respect to Unani System of Medicine:
Programme:
1. The Unani System of Medicine
1. It is a central Sector scheme under
originated in Greece and established in
National Health Mission.
India during Magadha Rule.
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2. It was also documented in Al Havi by 3. DeenDayal Antodaya Yojana is a
Razi in 850 AD. centrally sponsored scheme that covers
3. A native plant Rauwolfia Serpentia is all statutory towns.
used extensively in Unani system. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above.
(d) 3 only

65. Consider the following statements with respect to 2+2 Dialogue:
respect to National Medical Plant Board: 1. It is a format of dialogue where
1. The Board was established in 2000 and the defense and foreign ministers or
works under Ministry of Science and secretaries meet with their counterparts
Technology. from another country.
2. The basic objective of the board is to 2. India holds talks with Australia and
regulate the medicinal plants in Japan.
Himalayan Region. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It provided Financial Support to correct?
programs related to conservation of a) 1 only
medicinal Plants. b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are c) Both 1 and 2
correct? d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
respect to Indian Technical and Economic
(d) 2 and 3 only
Cooperation:
1. It was started in 1964 as a bilateral
66. Consider the following statements: Programme with African Countries only.
1. AMRUT is a centrally Sponsored scheme 2. It was conceived not only as bilateral
launched in 2016. engagement, but also at regional and
2. HRIDAY is a central sector scheme inter-regional level.
launched in 2015. 3. ITEC Sister Programme Special
Commonwealth African Assistance
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Programme starts focusing on 71. Consider the following statements:
Caribbean as well as Pacific Island 1. Odisha accounts for more than 50 % of
countries. Bauxite Reserves.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Minor deposits of Chromite can be found
correct? in Nagaland.
a) 1 and 3 only 3. The largest resource of Gold Ore is found
b) 1 only in Bihar.
c) 2 and 3 only 4. Copper and Tungsten falls under
d) All of the above “Reserve category” of mineral resources.
69. Operation Samudra Maitri is related to: correct?
(a) To provide assistance to Indonesia (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
during Earthquake and Tsunami. (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) To expedite research in Poly metallic (c) 2 and 4 only
nodules in Indian Ocean region. (d) All of these
(c) Joint Patrolling by India and Sri Lanka.
(d) India’s assistance to Russia in Arctic 72. Which of the following Public Sector
region for exploration of Oil fields. Undertakings falls under Ministry of Mines:
1. National Aluminum Company Limited.
70. Consider the following statements: 2. Hindustan Copper Limited.
1. Eri and Muga falls under the category of 3. Mineral Exploration Corporation
Non-Mulberry silk. Limited.
2. India has a monopoly in Muga Silk 4. BALCO.
Production. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Wool is the only natural fiber in which correct?
India is deficient. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. Rajasthan is the leading Producer of (b) 1 and 2 only
wool in India. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct? 73. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 and 3 only respect to DeenDayal Antodaya Yojana-
(b) 1 only NRLM:
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only 1. The scheme covers Schedules Casts,
(d) All of these minority, and Disabled too.
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2. It envisages the setup of Community 1. It is sponsored and managed by Ministry
Investment Support Fund to support of Human Resource for attraction of
SHG. talent to science.
3. Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojna is 2. It provides Scholarship for primary and
a sub component of NRLM to meet the secondary level students only.
needs of women farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All of these

74. Consider the following statements with respect to O-SMART:
respect to Science and Engineering 1. The scheme provides necessary
Research Board: scientific and technological inputs for
1. It was set up as a statutory body in 2009 implementation of various aspect of
under the Department of Science and Blue Economy.
Technology to promote and fund 2. The services rendered under O-SMART
research in different scientific will provide economic benefits to
disciplines. coastal communities.
2. The recently launched SUPRA 3. It will help in addressing issues relating
scheme will fund disruptive ideas that to SDG-14.
can lead to new areas of study, new Which of the statements given above is/are
scientific concepts, new products and correct?
technologies. (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) All of these
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
respect to World Sustainable Development
Summit:
75. Consider the following statements with 1. It is first summit level meeting on global
respect to INSPIRE scheme: issues in the developing world.
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2. The summit series consist of 1976 is administered by Permanent
representatives from heads of court of arbitration.
Government and business leaders also. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It is continuing the legacy of erstwhile incorrect?
Delhi Declaration. (a) 1 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
80. Global social mobility Report is released
(d) All of these
by:
(a) World Economic Forum
78. Democracy Index has been recently (b) International Labor Organization
released by The Economics intelligence unit. (c) UNICEF
Which of the following criteria is not used in (d) UNECOSOC
preparation of the index:
1. Political culture
81. Consider the following matches:
2. Election process
1. Russia- Golden Ring cities
3. Political parties
2. China- Poi Kalon complex
4. Credibility of the institution
3. Tajikistan- The place of Nowruz
5. Enforcement of fundamental Rights.
4. Kyrgyzstan- Lake Issyk-Kul
Which of the matches given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1,3, 4 and 5
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 4
79. UN Commission on International Trade

82. Recently Drosophila was in news. Which
Law was in news. Consider the following
one of the following truly depicts
statements:
Drosophila:
1. It is a specialized agency of UNGA.
(a) It is one of the members of Fruit flies.
2. The proceedings of the tribunal
(b) It is the newly found amphibians in
constituted under UNCITRAL Rules
Andaman.
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(c) It belongs to the genus of critically (c) Both 1 and 2
endangered floral varieties. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It is a group of newly found orange
varieties in North East.
86. India has recently cut import duty on crude
Palm oil. Consider the following statements
83. Which of the following are nominated in with respect to Palm Plantation:
Creative Cities Network by UNESCO: 1. Southern states are having more
1. Cities of Music of Chennai plantation than North East.
2. Crafts of Jaipur 2. Plantation of palm oil have a great
3. Bronze work of Punjab impact on Climate change.
4. Glass work of Firozabad Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 2

84. West Asia Peace Plan is related to:
respect to National Mineral Exploration
(a) Peace plan between Israelis and
Policy:
Palestinians.
1. National council for Mineral Targeting is
(b) Peace plan for Yemen Houthis.
established as a public sector company
(c) Peace plan between Saudi Arab and Iran.
for research.
(d) Economic restructuring of Saudi Arab.
2. The entire expenditure of the explorer
will be returned if minerals are not
85. Consider the following statements with found while exploration.
respect to Strait of Hormuz: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It is the waterway that joins Iran and correct?
Oman. (a) 1 only
2. The strait separates Gulf of Oman and (b) 2 only
Arabian Sea. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
respect to Curative petition:
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1. The petitioner will have to establish that 3. Kaipeng
there was a genuine violation of 4. Maisom
principles of natural justice. 5. Mizo
2. The petition is to be sent to the three Which of the statements given above is/are
senior most judges and not to the same correct?
judge bench. (a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
3. The court could impose “exemplary (b) 2, 3 , 4 and 5 only
costs” to the petitioner if his plea lacks (c) 3 and 4 only
merit. (d) All of these
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
respect to Central Vigilance Commission:
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. They can be removed only by the order
(c) 1 and 2 only
of the President.
(d) All of these
2. The selection committee for the
appointment of CVC comprises of PM,
89. Consider the following statements with LoP and chief justice of India.
respect to National Startup Advisory 3. It is headed by Joint Secretary Rank
Council: officer.
1. It will be headed by Prime Minister and Which of the statements given above is/are
non-official member will be nominated correct?
by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. (a) 1 and 3
2. It will mobilize Global capital for (b) 2 and 3
investment in Indian Startups. (c) 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
respect to Bio Diversity Act 2002:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. The chairperson of the Biodiversity
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Management committee is nominated
and can be removed by the central
90. Who among the following are tribes of Government.
Tripura: 2. People’s Biodiversity Register entails a
1. Bhil complete documentation of plants,
2. Bhutia animals and medicinal sources.
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Which of the statements given above is/are 95. WHO is the authority to decide the name of
correct? any disease. Consider the following
(a) 1 only statements in this regard:
(b) 2 only 1. The name is decided in consultation
(c) Both 1 and 2 with World Organization for Animal
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Health (OIE) and the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO).
2. The main aim behind naming any
respect to PM Fasal Bima Yojana:
disease is to avoid any offence to cultural
1. Central subsidy is limited for premium
and ethnic groups.
rates up to 30% for both irrigated and
3. The disease can be named on
unirrigated areas.
geographical location and name of the
2. Enrolment under the scheme is
person who identified the disease.
voluntary for the farmers.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All of these
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

94. Future for the World’s Children Report is
respect to G-20:
released by:
1. EU is represented by European
1. WHO
Economic council.
2. UNICEF
2. Summit level meeting started in 2008.
3. WEF
3. The current chair of the organization is
4. NITI Aayog
Riyadh.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of these
(d) 2 only
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97. Consider the following statements with 1. UNHCR is governed by the UN General
respect to Indian Ocean Commission: Assembly and the Economic and Social
1. It is an association of head of the Council (ECOSOC).
Government, civil society, academicians 2. The UNHCR Executive committee is
and fishing communities. presented by High Commissioner who is
2. It is headed by Secretary General who appointed by UNGA.
sits in Mauritius. 3. UNHCR serves as the ‘guardian’ of the
3. India is the founding member of the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967
commission. Protocol.
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1 only (d) All of these
98. Consider the following statements: 100. Base Erosion & Profit Shifting is related
1. ICC does not have capacity to arrest to:
suspect but ICJ can. (a) OECD
2. Decisions in ICC are taken through (b) ADB
consensus, while in ICJ through absolute (c) EU
majority. (d) FATF
3. ICC has jurisdiction to prosecute
Individuals only while ICJ can prosecute
individuals and member state both.
respect to Foreign Tribunals:
1. Its composition reflects the mix of
correct?
Bureaucrats and Judicial officers and
(a) 1 and 2 only
advocate.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. District Magistrate is empowered to set
(c) 2 only
up Tribunal in States and Union
(d) None of these
Territories.
99. Consider the following statements with correct?
respect to UNHCR: (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 monitoring the entire implementation of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 this scheme in association with state
governments.
2. It is the responsibility of State
102.Consider the following statements with
Government to set up State Employment
respect to Central Adoption Resource
Guarantee Fund.
Authority (CARA):
1. It is a statutory body under Ministry of
correct?
Women and Child development.
(a) 1 only
2. It regulates Inter country and Intra
(b) 2 only
country adoption of children.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
respect to PM Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Pariyojna:
1. Bureau of Pharma is the implementing
103.Consider the following Statements with agency of PMBJP.
respect to National Pharmaceutical 2. It ensures Generic medicines at
Pricing Authority: affordable Prices which are regulated as
1. It is an attached Office of Department of per Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940.
Pharmaceuticals. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It provides funding to Price Monitoring correct?
and Resource Unit. (a) 1 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 106. Sohal Wildlife Sanctuaries is related to:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Blackbuck
(b) Golden Leopard
104.Consider the following statements with (c) Nilgai

(d) Bengal Florican
respect to MGNREGA:
1. The Ministry of Rural Development
(MRD), Government of India is
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107.Consider the following statements with 109. Consider the following statements with
respect to World Organization for Animal respect to PM Garib Kalyan Yojana:
Health: 1. State Government can utilize the fund of
1. It is recognized by WTO as reference District Mineral Fund for medical testing
international sanitary rules. and screening of COVID.
2. The organization is placed under the 2. The cap on collateral lending to SHG has
authority and control of World been removed.
Assembly of Delegates consisting of 3. Only Health workers at tertiary level will
Delegates designated by the be provided with insurance at both
Governments of all Member Countries. centre and state.
3. The OIE's financial resources are Which of the statements given above is/are
derived principally from compulsory incorrect?
annual contributions backed up by (a) 1 and 2 only
voluntary contributions from Member (b) 2 and 3 only
Countries. (c) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
respect to Elephant Reserves:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve is
(d) All of these
situated in Mizoram.
2. It is registered in Appendix 1 of CITES.
108.Consider the following statements with 3. Project Elephant is a central sector
respect to Black Holes: scheme launched in 1991-92.
1. A merger of unequal mass black holes Which of the statements given above is/are
releases negligible gravitational waves correct?
as compared to the merger of equal mass (a) 1 and 2 only
black holes. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Black Holes are Black by virtue of having (c) 2 only
high density and weak gravity. (d) None of these
correct?
(a) 1 only
respect to Phad Painting:
(b) 2 only
1. The unique feature of Phad is bold lines
(c) Both 1 and 2
and three dimensional structure.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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2. Phads are carried by the Bhopas (priest- 2. Nanoparticles are normally defined as
singers) so that they serve as the mobile being smaller than 100 nm in 2D at least.
temples of the folk deities. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It is type of Scroll Painting. incorrect?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
114. Which of the following truly depicts the
characteristic of Supernova:
112. Consider the following statements with (a) These are the special type of stellar
respect to National Institute of Virology: explosions having energy output 10 or
1. It was designated as one of the more times higher than that of Sun.
collaborating laboratories of WHO in (b) These are a kind of energetic explosions
1967. where the core of massive stars (a few
2. It came into existence in 1952 under the times to that of mass of our Sun)
joint auspices of the ICMR and Rockefeller explodes and liberates energy.
Foundation. (c) These are the highly charged material
Which of the statements given above is/are where fusion takes place at a much
correct? higher rate than the Sun.
(a) 1 only (d) These are nothing but lumps of solar
(b) 2 only molecules getting aggregated at one
(c) Both 1 and 2 place.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
115. Recently BCG is recognized as game changer

113. Recently govt. has approved antiviral nano in fight against COVID. Consider the
coatings on PPE. Consider the following probable reason for this:
statements with respect to Nano 1. The BCG vaccine contains a dead but
Technology: strong strain of tuberculosis bacteria that
1. Nanoparticles have higher surface areas provokes the body to develop antibodies
than the bulk materials which can cause to attack TB bacteria.
more destruction to the human body 2. It creates Adaptive Immune response to a
and environment compared to the bulk variety of Pathogens.
particles.
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Which of the statements given above is/are 118. Consider the following statements with
incorrect? respect to Lord Basava:
(a) 1 only 1. He reached to his peak of influence
(b) 2 only during Chalukya dynasty.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. He introduced Anubhava Mantapa to
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 bring social reform in Kalchuri Kingdom.
correct?
(a) 1 only
respect to Geographical Indicator (GI):
(b) 2 only
1. Any association of person or
(c) Both 1 and 2
organisation can be registered as
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
proprietor of a GI.
2. It is legally protected once registered.
3. Devanhalli Pomelo got GI Tag in 119. Consider the following statements with
sandalwood category. respect to Hydrogen Fuel based Vehicles:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Water is the only end product of
correct? combustion in Hydrogen based fuel.
(a) 1 and 3 only 2. The major demerit of such vehicle is
(b) 2 and 3 only high cost and low safety.
(c) 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 2 only correct?
(a) 1 only
117.Consider the following statements with (b) 2 only
respect to Comprehensive Test Ban (c) Both 1 and 2
Treaty (CTBT): (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. CTBT bans nuclear explosion by
everyone and everywhere.
120. SVAMITVA scheme is related to:
2. India and Pakistan have signed, but not
(a) To streamline Revenue collection by
ratified CTBT.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
(b) To achieve SDG Goals by Ministry of
correct?
Panchayati Raj.
(a) 1 only
(c) To raise the level of nutrition at
(b) 2 only
Anganwadi by Ministry of Panchayati
(c) Both 1 and 2
Raj
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(d) To ensure equal Participation of women Which of the statements given above is/are
in Gram Sabha meeting by Ministry of correct?
Panchayati Raj. (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
121.Consider the following with respect to Art
(d) All of these
Heritage in North East India:
1. The Hayagriva Madhava Temple is a
pilgrim centre for Muslims, Hindus and 123. Consider the following with respect to
Buddhist in Assam. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan
2. Majuli is a hub of Assamese neo- Yojana:
Vaishnavite culture, initiated around 1. PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory
15th century by the revered Assamese pension scheme on a 50:50 basis.
saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his 2. The beneficiaries should belong to the
disciple Madhadeva. entry age group of 18-40 years; should
3. Mawphlang, the sacred groves, revered not be covered under New Pension
and preserved by local Khasi Scheme (NPS).
communities. 3. The Scheme is being implemented
Which of the statements given above is/are through LIC and State Insurance
correct? Company.
(a) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of these (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of these
122.Recently Government has approved for
Potassic Fertilizer in Nutrient based 124. Consider the following with respect to
subsidy scheme. Consider the following: National Career Service Project:
1. Potassium in plants helps in regulation 1. It is being implemented by Ministry of
of Co2 uptake. skill Development & entrepreneurship.
2. Sulphur helps in reduction of sodium 2. The NCS Project has also been enhanced
content of soils. to interlink all employment exchanges
3. Phosphorus helps in nutrient movement with the NCS Portal so that services can
within the plant and transfer of genetic be delivered online.
characteristics from one generation to Which of the statements given above is/are
the next. correct?
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

respect to the insurance sector:
1. Employees’ State Insurance Act was
enacted in 1948 to provide medical care
and cash benefits.
2. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC) is implementing the ESI Scheme
introduced since 1952.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Ans 1:- D
Lying entirely in the northern hemisphere, the mainland extends between latitudes 8°4’ and 37°6’
north, longitudes 68°7’ and 97°25’ east and measures about 3,214 km from north to south between
the extreme latitudes and about 2,933 km from east to west between the extreme longitudes
Ans 2:- D
India and Pakistan (3,233 kilometres)
 Punjab
 Rajasthan
 Gujarat
 Jammu and Kashmir
India and China (3,488 kilometres)
 Sikkim
 Uttarakhand
 Arunachal Pradesh
 Himachal Pradesh
India and Nepal (1751 kilometres)
 Uttar Pradesh
 Uttarakhand
 West Bengal
 Bihar
 Sikkim
India and Bhutan (699 kilometres)
 West Bengal
 Sikkim
 Assam
India and Myanmar (1643 kilometres)
 Manipur
 Nagaland
 Mizoram
India and Bangladesh (4,096 kilometres)
 Meghalaya
 Assam
 Tripura
 Mizoram
 West Bengal
India and Afghanistan (106 kilometres)
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Ans 3:- C
Dipher Pass: - Dipher pass lies on the tri-junction of India, China and Myanmar.
Aghil Pass: - It is situated to the North of Mount Godwin-Austen in the Karakoram. It connects Ladakh with
Xinjiang province of China.
Nathu La Pass: - It is located in the state of Sikkim. This famous pass is located in the India- China border
was reopened in 2006. It forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient silk route. It is one of the trading border
posts between India and China.
Jelep La Pass: - This pass passes through the Chumbi valley. It connects Sikkim with Lhasa, the capital of
Tibet.
Ans 4:- D
The principal tributaries of Brahmaputra in India are the Subansari, Jia Bhareli, Dhansiri, Puthimari,
Pagladiya and the Manas.
 The Brahmaputra has a braided channel (flow into shallow interconnected channels divided by
deposited earth) for most of its passage through Assam where channels keep shifting. It carries a
lot of silt and there is excessive meandering.
 Forms grand canyon in Tibet
 Turns southward near Namcha – Barwa
 Enters Arunachal Pradesh as Dihang River at Sadiya, emerging from the mountains
 Joined by Dibang river from the north & Lohit river from the south → Known as Brahamputra
 Turns at Dhubri to enter into Bangladesh
 After joining Teesta, known as Jamuna in Bangladesh
 Joins Ganga & Megna → Merges to BOB
Ans 5:- B
2-A
 Junipers can be found in Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests also.
 Rhododendrons are mostly concentrated in northwestern Himalaya to southeastern Asia with an
extension to Nepal, northeastern India.
 Diluvial forests occur on diluvial deposits of deep sandy soil lying between the
mangrove forests and the hills. As per IYB, Andamans have evergreen, mangrove, beach and diluvial
forests.
 Hoolock Gibbon is the only Ape found in India in following Sanctuaries:-
a. Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
b. Ntangki National Park, Nagaland
c. Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura
d. Sonja Wildlife Rescue Centre, Meghalaya
Ans 6:- D
 'Rig-Veda' reveals that some kind of population count was maintained during 800-600 BC in India.
 During the regime of the Mughal king Akbar, the administrative report 'Ain-e-Akbari' included
comprehensive data pertaining to population, industry, wealth and many other characteristics.
 The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.
 While confidentiality about your data is guaranteed by Census Act, 1948; the same law specifies
penalty for both public and census officials for non-compliance or violation of any provision of the
Act.
Ans 7:- C
 The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. The design of the National Flag
was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on July 22, 1947.
 Apart from non-statutory instructions issued by the government from time to time, display of the
National Flag is governed by the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper
Use) Act, 1950 and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
Ans 8:- D
 The profile of the Lion Capital showing three lions mounted on the abacus with a Dharma Chakra
in the centre, a bull on the right and a galloping horse on the left, and outlines of Dharma Chakras
on the extreme right and left was adopted as the State Emblem of India on January 26, 1950.
 National Anthem was first sung on December 27, 1911 at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National
Congress and National Song in 1896 session of INC.
 The National Calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of
365 days was adopted from March 22, 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following
official purposes: (i) Gazette of India, (ii) news broadcast by All India Radio, (iii) calendars issued
by the Government of India and (iv) Government communications addressed to the public.
Ans 9:- D
The provisions on citizenship for illegal migrants will not apply to two categories - states protected by the
Inner Line and areas covered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
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 Inner Line Permit (ILP): This is a special permit that citizens from other parts of India require to
enter a state protected by the ILP regime. Without an ILP granted by the state government, an
Indian from another state cannot visit a state that is under the ILP regime.
 Sixth Schedule: The Sixth Schedule relates to special provisions in administration of certain North
eastern states (Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura). It provides special powers for
Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in these states.
Ans 10:- C
 The minimum and maximum membership is fixed at 10 and 30 respectively.
 Its function is regulated as per GOI Allocation of Business Rule 1961.
 There are 37 Constitution Consultative Committees in 17th Lok Sabha.
Ans 11:- D
 Like the Attorney-General for India, the Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitors General
advise the government and appear on behalf of the Union of India in terms of the Law Officers
(Terms and Conditions) Rules, 1972.
 However, unlike the post of Attorney-General for India, which is a Constitutional post under Article
76, the posts of the Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitors General are merely statutory.
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appoints the Solicitor General.
Ans 12:- C
 The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW); an intergovernmental
organization based in The Hague, Netherlands is the ‘treaty organisation’ for the CWC.
 The National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) was set up as an office of
the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India to fulfil, on behalf of the Government of India, the
obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and to act as the national focal
point for effective liaison with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
(OPCW) and other state parties on matters relating to the Convention.
Ana 13:- D
 The scheme has been approved with an outlay of ₹ 50,000 crore for a period of 5 years (2015-16 to
2019-20).
 The major objective of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field
level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency to
reduce wastage of water, enhance the adoption of precision irrigation and other water saving
technologies (Per drop, More crop), promote sustainable water conservation practices etc.
 The mission is administered by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation with the Per Drop More Crop component being administered by Department of
Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).
Ans 14:- D
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 Commission for ‘Agricultural Costs and Prices’ (CACP), set up with a view to evolve a balanced and
integrated price structure, is mandated to advice on the price policy (MSP) of 23 crops. These
include seven cereal crops (paddy, wheat, jowar, bajra, maize, ragi and barley), five pulse crops
(gram, tur, moong, urad and lentil), seven oilseeds (groundnut, sunflower seed, soyabean, rapeseed
mustard, safflower, nigerseed and sesamum), copra (dried coconut), cotton, raw jute and
sugarcane.
 CACP submits its recommendations in the form of Price Policy Reports every year, separately for
five groups of commodities namely kharif crops, rabi crops, sugarcane, raw jute and copra.
 Cost of production (CoP) is one of the important factors in the determination of MSP of mandated
crops. Besides cost, the Commission considers other important factors such as demand and supply,
price trend in the domestic and international markets, inter-crop price parity, terms of trade
between agricultural and nonagricultural sectors and the likely impact of MSPs on consumers, in
addition to ensuring rational utilization of natural resources like land and water. Thus, pricing
policy is rooted not in ‘cost plus’ approach, though cost is an important determinant of MSP
Ans 15:- A
 Milk production during 2016-17 and 2017-18 was 165.4 million tonnes and176.3 million tonnes
respectively showing an annual growth of 6.62 per cent.
 Wool production in the beginning of Twelfth Plan (2012-13 was 46.05 million kgs and increased to
48.1 million kgs in 2014-15 but declined to 43.5 million kgs in 2016-17. The production has shown
negative growth during 2017-18.
Ans 16:- D
 The National Livestock Mission was launched in 2014-15 with the following sub- missions: (i) sub-
mission on livestock development; (ii) sub-mission on pig development in north-eastern region;
(iii) sub-mission on fodder and feed development; and (iv)Sub-mission on skill development,
technology transfer and extension.
Ans 17:- A
 Ministry of culture provides aid to the Library, not the National Archives of India.
Ans 18:- A
 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) came into existence as an
independent ministry in 1999 after the merger of the Department of Statistics and the Department
of Programme Implementation. The Ministry has two wings, one relating to statistics and the other
relating to programme implementation.
 The Statistics Wing redesignated as National Statistics Office (NSO), consists of the Central
Statistical Office (CSO) and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The Programme
Implementation Wing has three divisions, namely: (i) twenty point programme, (ii) infrastructure
and project monitoring, and (iii) Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme. Besides
these three wings, there is National Statistical Commission (NSC) created through a resolution of
Government of India and one autonomous institute, viz., Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) declared
as an institute of national importance by an Act of Parliament.
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Ans 19:- D
 Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released by CSO every month in the form of Quick
Estimates with a time-lag of 6 weeks as per the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS)
norms of IMF.
 The major source of data for IIP is the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion that
supplies data for 322 out of 407 item groups with a weight of 47.54 pcr cent in overall IIP.
 IIP is compiled using secondary data received from 14 source agencies in various
ministries/departments or their attached/subordinate offices.
Ans 20:- D
 The funds released under the Scheme are non-lapsable, i.e., the entitlement of funds not released in
a particular year is carried forward to the subsequent years, subject to eligibility. At present, the
annual entitlement per MP/ constituency is ₹ 5 crore.
 In order to accord special attention to the development of areas inhabited by Scheduled Castes
(SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), 15 per cent of MPLADS funds are to be utilized for areas inhabited
by SC population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by ST population.
 If an elected Member of Parliament finds the need, to contribute these funds, to a place outside that
state/UT or outside the constituency within the state or both, the MP can recommend eligible
works, under these Guidelines upto a maximum of ₹ 25 lakh in a financial year.
 The MP can spend a maximum of ₹ 20 lakh per year for giving assistance to Differently Abled
Citizens for purchase of tri-cycles
Ans 21:- B
Ans 22:- C
Ans 23:- C
 The Twenty Point Programme (TPP) initiated since 1975 was restructured in 1982, 1986 and
2006. The thrust of the Programme restructured in 2006 is to eradicate poverty and improve
the quality of life of the poor and the under- privileged people all over the country.
 The Programme originally consisted of 20 points and 66 items being monitored individually
by central nodal ministries concerned. Out of the 66 items, 25 were for monthly monitoring,
while the rest were to be monitored on annual basis by this Ministry.
Ans 24:- C
 National Knowledge Network (NKN) was established in 2010. The objective of the NKN is to
interconnect all institutions of higher learning and research with a high speed data
communication network to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaborative research.
 NKN is the only network globally, that carries research and evaluation, Internet and e-
Governance traffic as three independent verticals under one umbrella.
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 In March 2010, the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI) approved the establishment of the
National Knowledge Network (NKN) at an outlay of Rs 5990 Crore, to be implemented by NIC over
a period of 10 years, but not an attached Office.
Ans 25:- C
 The National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy will apply to all data and information created,
generated, collected and archived using public funds provided by Government of India directly or
through authorized agencies by various Ministries/Departments/ autonomous agencies.
 The policy envisages three types of access to data: open, registered and restricted. Access to data in
the open category will be “easy, timely, user-friendly and web-based without any process of
registration/authorization.
 But data in the registered access category will be accessible only through a prescribed process of
registration/authorization by respective departments/organizations and available to recognized
institutions/organizations/public users, through defined procedures.
 Data categorized as restricted will be made available only through and under authorization.
Ans 26:- A
 The Information Technology Act, 2000 also provides for the establishment of the Cyber Appellate
Tribunal.
 A person is considered qualified for the appointment as the Presiding Officer of a Tribunal if –
A. He has the qualification of the Judge of a High Court.
B. He is or was the member of the Indian Legal Service and holds or has held a post in Grade I of
that service for at least three years.
 Let’s say that a person is not satisfied with the decision or order of the Tribunal. In such cases, he
can file an appeal with the High Court. He must do so within 60 days of receiving the communication
of the order/decision from the Tribunal.
Ans 27:- D
 The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is an attached office under the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) in the Indian government
 NIC also maintains the National Portal of India. The portal contains the Constitution of India, and
claims to have a design objective to a single point to access the information and services of the
Government of India.
 NIC's ICT Network, "NICNET", facilitates the institutional linkages with the Ministries/Departments
of the Central Government, state Governments and District administrations of India
Ans 28:- B
 BharatNet is a project of national importance to establish, by 2017, a highly scalable network
infrastructure accessible on a non-discriminatory basis, to provide on demand, affordable
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broadband connectivity of 2 Mbps to 20 Mbps for all households and on demand capacity to all
institutions, to realise the vision of Digital India, in partnership with States and the private sector.
 The entire project is being funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which was set up
for improving telecom services in rural and remote areas of the country.
 The first phase envisages providing one lakh gram panchayats with broadband connectivity by
laying underground optic fibre cable (OFC) lines by Decmeber 2017.
 The second phase will provide connectivity to all 2,50,500 gram panchayats in the country using an
optimal mix of underground fiber, fiber over power lines, radio and satellite media. It is to be
completed by March 2019.
 In the third phase from 2019 to 2023, state-of-the-art, future-proof network, including fiber
between districts and blocks, with ring topology to provide redundancy would be created.
Ans 29:- A
 The Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) process since 2010 has been focusing on the global threat posed
by nuclear terrorism and urgent measures required to prevent terrorists and other non-state actors
from gaining access to sensitive nuclear materials and technologies.
 The fourth NSS took place in Washington DC on April 1, 2016
Ans 30:- C
 HQ IDS is headed by the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman COSC (CISC) who enjoys
a status equivalent to that of a Vice Chief of a Service HQ. The organization has representation from
all three Services, MEA, DRDO, DoD and Def (Finance).
 IDS provides secretariat and general assistance to the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
(COSC).
Ans 31:- A
Ans 32:- B
 Under Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan, government schools will be mentored by Institutes like IITs/
IIMs/ IISERs and other Central Universities and reputed organisations through innovative
programmes, student exchanges, demonstrations, student visits, etc to develop a natural sense of
passion towards learning of Science and Maths.
 It is a convergent framework across School Education and Higher Education to motivate children
of the age group from 6-18 years in learning Science, Mathematics and Technology.
 It is steered at the national level by the National Steering Committee (NSC) which is co-chaired by
the Secretary of Department of School Education & Literacy and the Secretary of Department of
Higher Education.
 At the state level, it is steered by the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC). It will be headed by
the State/UT Education Secretary.
 It Spans across MHRD’s schematic interventions of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan & Rashtriya Madhyamik
Shiksha Abhiyan, now under Samagra Siksha Abhiyan.
Ans 33:- D
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 Both the statements are correct
Ans 34:- A
Ans 35:- D
 It is headed by the Registrar of Copyright, who has quasi-judicial powers in handling cases
relating to copyright.
 Acquisition of copyright is automatic and it does not require any formality. Copyright comes
into existence as soon as a work is created and no formality is required to be completed for
acquiring it.
 The Copyright Amendment Act provides for Board to be consist of Chairman and two other
members.
Ans 36:- D
 Energy Conservation Building Code 2017 Developed by Ministry of Power and Bureau of Energy
Efficiency (BEE), ECBC 2017 prescribes the energy performance standards for new commercial
buildings to be constructed across India.
 ECBC 2017 was developed by BEE with technical support from United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) under the U.S.-India bilateral Partnership to Advance Clean
Energy – Deployment Technical Assistance (PACE-D TA) Program.
Ans 37:- C
 The NIWE is an autonomous R&D instituted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
 It had had installed first offshore LiDAR in Gulf of Khambhat for measurement of wind resource and
is collecting wind speed data.
Ans 38:- C
 The major deposits are located in Tamil Nadu, followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, West
Bengal and union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry.
Ans 39:- C
 Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government
of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the
country.
 It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna
as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
Ans 40:- D
Ans 41:-D
It is regulated by Section 5 of Environment (Protection), Act, 1986 and under section 18 (1) (b) of Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Ans 42:- A
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Ans 43:- D
 India is a founder member of Global Environment Facility (GEF). Set up in 1991.
 The GEF Grants are available for focal areas like Biodiversity, Climate change, land degradation,
International water, chemicals and waste.
 The GEF mandate is decided as per the guidance provided by the Conference of the parties of
the multilateral environmental conventions namely Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations
Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Stockholm Convention on PoPs and Minamata
Convention on Mercury.
Ans 44:- A
 A principal responsibility of this Department is the preparation and presentation of the Union
Budget (including Railway Budget) to the Parliament and budget for the state governments
under President’s Rule and union territory administrations.
 Other functions include: formulation and monitoring of macroeconomic policies, including
issues relating to fiscal policy and public finance, inflation, public debt management and the
functioning of capital market including stock exchanges; production of bank notes and coins of
various denominations, postal stationery, postal stamps; and cadre management, career
planning and training of the Indian Economic Service .
 All the external, financial and technical assistance received by India, except through specialized
International Organizations like FAO, ILO, UNIDO and except under International bilateral specific
agreement in the field of science and technology, culture and education are monitored by
Department of expenditure.
Ans 45:- D
 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that monitors and makes
recommendations about the global financial system. It was established after the G20 London
summit in April 2009 as a successor to the Financial stability Forum. The Board includes all G-20
member countries, FSF members, and the European Commission. Hosted and funded by the Bank
for International settlements.
Ans 46:- D
 The Controller General of Accounts (CGA), in the Department of Expenditure, is the Principal
Accounting Adviser to Government of India
 The Office of CGA prepares monthly and annual analysis of expenditure, revenues, borrowings
and various fiscal indicators for the Union Government. Under Article 150 of the Constitution,
the Annual Appropriation Accounts (Civil) and Union Finance Accounts are submitted to
Parliament on the advice of Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Ans 47:- A
Ans 48:-A
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 Government constituted the National Investment Fund (NIF) in 2005 into which the proceeds
from disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises were to be channelized.
 The corpus of NIF was to be of a permanent nature and NIF was to be professionally managed
to provide sustainable returns to the Government, without depleting the corpus.
 As per this Scheme, 75 per cent of the annual income of the NIF was to be used for financing
selected social sector schemes which promote education, health and employment. The residual
25 per cent of the annual income of NIF was to be used to meet the capital investment
requirements of profitable and revivable PSUs.
 But now Government has decided to Investm in RRBs/ IIFCL/NABRAD/ Exim Bank; equity
infusion in various Metro projects; investment in Bhartiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited
and Uranium Corporation of India Ltd; investment in Indian Railways towards capital
expenditure
Ans 49:- D
 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is primarily concerned with administration of the
Companies Act 2013, the Companies Act 1956, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.
 The Ministry is also responsible for administering the Competition Act, 2002.
 Besides, it exercises supervision over the three professional bodies, namely, Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the
Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) which are constituted under three separate Acts of
the Parliament for proper and orderly growth of the professions concerned
Ans 50:- A
Ans 51:- B
 The Consumer Welfare Fund Rules were framed and notified in the Gazette of India in 1992, which
have been incorporated in Consumer Welfare Fund Rule 97 of the CGST Rules, 2017. Consumer
Welfare Fund has been setup under section 57 of the CGST Act, 2017.
 Financial assistance from CWF is given to various Institutions including Universities, Voluntary
Consumer Organization (VCOs) and States to promote and protect the welfare and interests of the
consumers, create consumer awareness and strengthen consumer movement in the country.
Ans 52:- C
 The Bureau of Indian Standards was set up as a statutory organization taking over the assets
and liabilities of the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) that came into existence in 1947.
 A new Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act 2016 came into force from 2017.
 It has enabling Provision for Government to bring under compulsory certification regime any
goods or article of any scheduled industry, process, system or service which it considers
necessary in the public interest.
 The Act enables the Central government to appoint any authority/agency, in addition to the BIS,
to verify the conformity of products and services.
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 The Act enables the Central government to appoint any authority/agency, in addition to the BIS,
to verify the conformity of products and services
Ans 53:-D
Ans 54:-C
 Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) set up 1957
under Department of Food and Public Distribution to provide scientific storage facilities for
agricultural produces, implements and other notified commodities.
 CWC also has a 100 per cent owned subsidiary company namely, Central Railside Warehouse
Company Limited (CRWC) for development of Railside Warehouse Complexes (RWCs).

Ans 55:- D
 The International Grains Council (IGC) is an intergovernmental organisation that seeks to:
1. Further international cooperation in grains trade;
2. Promote expansion, openness and fairness in the grains sector;
3. Contribute to grain market stability and to enhance world food security
 In October 2012, the IGC joined the Secretariat of the Agricultural Market Information System
(AMIS). The initiative was established at the request of the Agriculture Ministers of the G20. It
covers four crops (wheat, maize, rice and soyabeans) and aims to promote food market
transparency and the coordination of policy action in response to market uncertainty.
Ans 56:- A
 Department of AIDS Control has been merged with Department of Health & Family Welfare and
now be known as National AIDS Control Organization (NACO).
 Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is an attached office which renders technical
advice on all medical and public health matters and is involved in the implementation of
various health services.
Ans 57:- C
Highlights of the policy include:
(i) Assurance based approach - It advocates progressively incremental assurance based
approach with focus on preventive and promotive healthcare.
(ii) Micronutrient deficiency- There is a focus on reducing micronutrient malnourishment
and systematic approach to address heterogeneity in micronutrient adequacy across
regions.
(iii) Make-in-India initiative- It advocates the need to incentivize local manufacturing to
provide customized indigenous products for Indian population in the long run, and
(iv) Application of digital health
Ans 58:- D
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Ans 59:- B
 Launched in 2013 under the National Health Mission (NHM), RBSK is focused on preventing disease
and disability in children.
 This initiative is aimed at screening children from 0 to 18 years for 4Ds - Defects at birth, Diseases,
Deficiencies and Development Delays including Disabilities.
 Children diagnosed with illnesses shall receive follow up including surgeries at tertiary level, free
of cost under NHM
Ans 60:-A
Ans 61:-C
 National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) is the nodal organization for National AIDS
response in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
 National AIDS Control Programme is a fully funded central sector scheme implemented
through State/ UT AIDS Control Societies (SACS) in states/union territories and closely
monitored through District AIDS prevention and control unit (DAPCU).
 Currently, National AIDS Control programme (NACP)-IV (extension) is under implementation
for the period 2017-20
Ans 62:-B
 Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) is a centrally sponsored scheme under
NHM implemented in all states and UTs.
 The main objectives and strategies include strengthening /maintaining a decentralized
laboratory based IT-enabled disease surveillance system for epidemic prone diseases to
monitor disease trends and to detect and respond to outbreaks in early rising phase through
trained rapid response teams
Ans 63:- D
Ans 64:- C
 Unani Medicine is a form of traditional medicine practiced in Middle- East and South-Asian
countries.
 It refers to a tradition of Graeco-Arabic medicine, which is based on the teachings of Greek
physician Hippocrates and Roman physician Galen and developed into an elaborate medical system
in middle age era by Arabian and Persian physicians, such as Rhazes (al-Razi), Avicenna (Ibn-e-
Sina), Al-Zahrawi, and Ibn Nafis.
 It originated in Greece almost 2500 years back, which is herbo- animo- mineral in origin.
 It was introduced in India by the Arabs and Persians sometime during the eighth century.
Ans 65:- C
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 The board is working under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha &
Homeopathy (AYUSH).
 It does not regulate but promote Research, and support Programmes through training.
Ans 66:-B
 AMRUT is a centrally sponsored scheme with a total outlay of rupees one lakh crore including a
Central Assistance of ₹ 50,000 crore spread over 5 years i.e., from 2015-16 to 2019-2020. The
balance share of ₹ 50,000 crore has to come from states and ULBs.
 HRIDAY, a central sector scheme of the Government of India was launched in 2015 with the aim
of bringing together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in an
inclusive manner.
Ans 67:- C
Ans 68:- C
 The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme was instituted by a decision of
the Indian Cabinet on 15 September 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance of the Government
of India.
 Under ITEC and its sister programme SCAAP (Special Commonwealth African Assistance
Programme), 161 countries in Asia, Africa, East Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean as well as
Pacific and Small Island countries are invited to share in the Indian developmental experience
acquired over six decades of India's existence as a free nation.
 The ITEC Programme is essentially bilateral in nature. However, in recent years, ITEC resources
have also been used for cooperation programmes conceived in regional and inter-regional context
such as Economic Commission for Africa, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNIDO, Group of 77 and G-
15.
Ans 69:- A
Ans 70:-D
 The commercially important types of silk fall into the category of non-mulberry silks namely:
eri; tasar; and muga.
 About 80% of the silk produced in the country is of mulberry silk, majority of which is produced in
the three southern States of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
 With 44% production of wool, Rajasthan leads all states in India. Rajasthan is followed by Jammu
& Kashmir(13 percent), Karnataka (12 percent) Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana
(23 percent).
Ans 71:-D
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Ans 72:- A
Ans 73:- D
Ans 74:- C
 SERB is also implementing agency of VAJRA Faculty scheme
Ans 75:- B
 Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is an innovative programme
sponsored and managed by the Department of Science & Technology for attraction of talent to
Science
 INSPIRE has three components:
1. Scheme for Early Attraction of Talent (SEATS):- Scheme for Early Attraction of Talent (SEATS) aims
at attracting talented youth to study science by providing INSPIRE Award, to experience the joy of
innovations, of Rs.5,000/- to one million young learners in the age group 10-15 years.
2. Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE):- The scheme offers 10,000 scholarships every year @ Rs
0.80 lakh per year to talented youth in the age group 17-22 years,
3. Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC):- Assured Opportunity for Research Careers
(AORC) aims at attracting, attaching, retaining and nourishing talented young scientific Human
Resource to strengthened the R&D foundation and base by offering doctoral INSPIRE Fellowship in
the age group 22-27 years.
Ans 76:- D
 The scheme encompasses a total of 16 sub-projects addressing ocean development activities such
as Services, Technology, Resources, Observations and Science.
 Implementation period is from 2017-18 to 2019-20.
 The project will be implemented by Ministry of Earth Sciences.
 This scheme (O-SMART) also provide necessary scientific and technological background required
for implementation of various aspects of Blue Economy.
 The State of Art Early Warning Systems established under the O-SMART Scheme will help in
effectively dealing with ocean disasters like Tsunami, storm surges.
 The technologies being developed under this Scheme will help in harnessing the vast ocean
resources of both living and non-living resources from the seas around India.
Ans 77:-D
 The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual flagship event of The Energy
and Resources Institute (TERI). It has in its journey of eighteen years (2001- 2019) become a focal
point for global leaders and practitioners to congregate on a single platform to discuss and
deliberate over climatic issues of universal importance.
 The WSDS has continued the legacy of the erstwhile Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS)
which was initiated in 2001 with the aim of making ‘sustainable development’ a globally shared
goal.
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 The Summit series has over the years brought together heads of state and government, Nobel
laureates, ministers of countries, business leaders, speakers and delegates from across the world.
Ans 78:-C
 The Democracy Index (began in 2006) which is prepared by the Economist Intelligence
Unit, provides a snapshot of the state of democracy worldwide in 165 independent states and two
territories.
 It is based on five categories:
1. Civil liberties
2. Electoral process and pluralism
3. Functioning of government
4. Political participation
5. Political culture.
Ans 79:-A
 The UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is a subsidiary body of the U.N.
General Assembly.
 It is responsible for helping to facilitate international trade and investment.
 Its mandate is “to promote the progressive harmonization and unification of international trade
law” through conventions, model laws, and other instruments that address key areas of commerce,
from dispute resolution to the procurement and sale of goods.
 The Tribunal constituted in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules 1976 is seated at the
Hague, Netherlands, and proceedings are administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Ans 80:-A
Ans 81:-C
Ans 82:-A
Ans 83:-D
 UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)was created in 2004.
 The Network covers seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Arts, Media Arts, Film, Design,
Gastronomy, Literature and Music.
 As of November, 2019, there are five Indian cities in UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) as
follows:
1. Jaipur-Crafts and Folk Arts(2015).
2. Varanasi-Creative city of Music (2015).
3. Chennai-Creative city of Music(2017).
4. Mumbai – Film (2019).
5. Hyderabad – Gastronomy (2019).
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Ans 84:-A
Ans 85:- D
 The waterway separates Iran and Oman, linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the
Arabian Sea.
Ans 86:- C
Ans 87:- B
 NMEP has the following main features for facilitating exploration in the country:-
o The Ministry of Mines will carry out auctioning of identified exploration blocks for
exploration by private sector on revenue sharing basis.
o If the explorer agencies do not discover any auctionable resources, their exploration
expenditure will be reimbursed on normative cost basis.
o Creation of baseline geoscientific data as a public good for open dissemination free of
charge.
o Government will carry out a National Aerogeophysical Program for acquiring state-of-the-
art baseline data for targeting concealed mineral deposits.
o A National Geoscientific Data Repository is proposed to be set up to collate all baseline and
mineral exploration information generated by various central & state government agencies
and also mineral concession holders and to maintain these on geospatial database.
o Government proposes to establish a not-for-profit autonomous institution that will be
known as the National Centre for Mineral Targeting (NCMT) in collaboration with scientific
and research bodies, universities and industry for scientific and technological research to
address the mineral exploration challenges in the country.
o Provisions for inviting private investment in exploration through attractive revenue
sharing models.
Ans 88:- A
 A curative petition may be filed after a review plea against the final conviction is dismissed.
 It can be entertained if the petitioner establishes that there was a violation of the principles
of natural justice, and that he was not heard by the court before passing an order.
 A curative petition must be first circulated to a Bench of the three senior-most judges, and the
judges who passed the concerned judgment, if available.
 Only when a majority of the judges conclude that the matter needs hearing should it be listed before
the same Bench.
 The Bench at any stage of consideration of the curative petition can ask a senior counsel to assist it
as amicus curiae (Friend of the court).
 Such a petition needs to be filed within 30 days from the date of judgement or order.
Ans 89:- B
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 Composition of the Council:-
1. Chairman: Minister for Commerce & Industry.
2. Convener of the Council: Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade.
3. Ex-officio Members: Nominees of the concerned Ministries/Departments/Organisations not
below the rank of Joint Secretary.
4. Non-official members, to be nominated by the Central Government, from various categories like
founders of successful start-ups.
Ans 90:- C
Ans 91:- A
 The CVC is not eligible to be employed under any other Central or State Government Agency after
his or her retirement.
 CVC is appointed by the committee consisting of PM, Leader of Opposition, Minister of Home Affairs.
Ans 92:- B
 Biodiversity Management Committee is constituted by a local body within its area for the purpose
of promoting conservation.
 State Government in consultation with local bodies may notify in the official gazette, areas of
biodiversity importance as Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS).
 Biodiversity Management Committees have been mandated to prepare People’s Biodiversity
Register in consultation with local people.
Ans 93:- B
 Central Subsidy under PMFBY/RWBCIS to be limited for premium rates upto 30% for unirrigated
areas/crops and 25% for irrigated areas/crops.
 Flexibility to States/UTs to implement the Scheme with option to select any or many of additional
risk covers/features like prevented sowing, localised calamity, mid-season adversity, and post-
harvest losses
 Enrolment under the Scheme to be made voluntary for all farmers
Ans 94:- A
Ans 95:- D
Ans 96:- B
 The EU is represented by the European Commission and by the European Central Bank.
Ans 97:- B
 India was recently accepted as an observer in the Indian Ocean Commission, getting a seat at the
table of the organization that handles maritime governance in the western Indian Ocean.
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 It is an intergovernmental organization created in 1982 and was institutionalized in 1984 by
the Victoria Agreement in Seychelles.
 Indian Ocean Commission is composed of five African Indian Ocean
nations: Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion (an overseas region of France), and Seychelles.
Ans 98:- D
1. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organization and international
tribunal that sits in The Hague in the Netherlands. The ICC has the jurisdiction to prosecute
individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes
2. The difference between ICJ and ICC are as below-
a. Subject Matter
ICJ: Settle the legal dispute i.e. sovereignty, boundary disputes, maritime disputes, trade,
natural resource etc.
ICC: Trial criminal offenses i.e. Genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, crimes of
aggression.
b. Parties
ICJ: Only states either member of United Nation or ICJ or both.
ICC: Individuals either ratified member of ICC or accept the jurisdiction of ICC
c. Jurisdiction
ICJ: Two types of jurisdiction; i) Contentious Jurisdiction ii) Advisory opinion
ICC: Criminal prosecution of individuals
d. Authorized Statute
ICJ: Follow ICJ Statute
ICC: Follow Rome Statute
e. Composition of Court
ICJ: Composed of fifteen judges elected to nine year terms and may be re-elected for up to
two further terms.
ICC: Composed of eighteen judges elected to nine year terms and not re-elected for further
terms.
f. Chambers
ICJ: Two types of chambers i) Chambers for special categories of cases, ii) the formation
of ad hoc chambers to hear particular disputes.
ICC: Organized into three chambers—i) Pre-Trial Chamber, ii) Trial Chamber, iii) Appeals
Chamber.
g. Independent
ICJ: United Nation Judiciary organ
ICC: Independent organisation
h. Adhoc Judge
ICJ: The state party can send Adhoc judge.
ICC: No such provision instituted by ICC
i. Appeal
ICJ: No appeal provision for ICJ.
19-A
ICC: Appeal is instituted by appeal chamber
j. Funding
ICJ: UN Funding
ICC: Member States and voluntary funding from UN and others.
Ans 99:- D
Ans 100:- A
Ans 101:- C
 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, and
has empowered district magistrates in all States and Union Territories to set up tribunals (quasi-
judicial bodies) to decide whether a person staying illegally in India is a foreigner or not. Earlier,
the powers to constitute tribunals were vested only with the Centre.
 The amended order (Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 2019) also empowers individuals to approach
the Tribunals. Earlier, only the State administration could move the Tribunal against a suspect.
Ans 102:- C
 Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child
Development, Government of India.
 It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and
regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.
 CARA is designated as the Central Authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance
with the provisions of the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption, 1993, ratified by
Government of India in 2003.
Ans 103:- C
 National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was constituted vide Government of India
Resolution dated 29th August, 1997 as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals
(DoP), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers as an independent Regulator for pricing of drugs and to
ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
 Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU):- It is a registered society set up for drug price
monitoring.
 Composition:-
1. The State Health Secretary would be the Chairman of the society and the Drugs Controller
would be its member secretary.
2. Its members include a State government representative, representatives of private
pharmaceutical companies, and those from consumer rights protection fora.
3. The society would also have an executive committee headed by the Drugs Controller.
Ans 104:- C
20-A
Ans 105:- C
Features of the scheme:-
 Ensure access to quality medicines
 Extend coverage of quality generic medicines so as to reduce the out of pocket expenditure on
medicines and thereby redefine the unit cost of treatment per person
 Create awareness about generic medicines through education and publicity so that quality is not
synonymous with only high price
 A public programme involving Government, PSUs, Private Sector, NGO, Societies, Co-operative
Bodies and other Institutions
 Create demand for generic medicines by improving access to better healthcare through low
treatment cost and easy availability wherever needed in all therapeutic categories.
Ans 106:- A
Ans 107:- D
Ans 108:- D
 A merger of unequal mass block holes releases more Gravitational Waves compared to merger of
equal mass Black holes.
 Black holes are black because of high density and high gravity.
Ans 109:- B
 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) that come under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
will we provided collateral-free loans of up to Rs.20 lakh.
 An increase in wages will be provided for MNREGA workers
 Individuals working on the frontlines, ASHA workers, nurses, and paramedics will receive a medical
insurance cover worth Rs.50 lakh.
 The welfare fund can be used by state governments to help construction and building labourers
 Amendments will be made to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation Scheme so that
organised sector workers can withdraw the non-refundable advance.
Ans 110:- C
 Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts of Assam.
 Project Elephant is centrally sponsored scheme, launched in 1992.
 The species is included in the list of protected species according to the Schedule I of the Indian
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
of Flora and Fauna (CITES).
Ans 111:- B
 Phad is a type of scroll painting (painting on a scroll, 'special ingredient of Kung-Fu-Panda type’).
 The paintings depicting exploits of local deities are often carried from place to place and are
accompanied by traditional singers, who narrate the theme depicted on the scrolls.
21-A
 This type of painting is a most famous painting of Rajasthan, mainly found in the Bhilwara district.
 Phad painting depicts the heroic deeds of a heroic figure, the daily life of a peasant, rural life,
animals and birds, flora and fauna.
 These paintings are created using bright colours and subtle colours.
Ans 112:- C
Ans 113:- B
 Nanoparticles are normally defined as being smaller than 100 nano metres in at least one
dimension.
Ans 114:- B
Ans 115:- A
 The BCG vaccine contains a live but weakened strain of tuberculosis bacteria that provokes the
body to develop antibodies to attack TB bacteria.
 This is called an adaptive immune response, because the body develops a defense against a specific
disease-causing microorganism, or pathogen, after encountering it.
 Unlike other vaccines, the BCG vaccine may also boost the innate immune system, first-line defenses
that keep a variety of pathogens from entering the body or from establishing an infection.
Ans 116:- C
 Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit
drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.
 Who can apply for the registration of a geographical indication?
1. Any association of persons, producers, organisation or authority established by or under the law
can apply.
2. The applicant must represent the interest of the producers
3. The application should be addressed to the Registrar of Geographical Indications along with
prescribed fee.
 Who is a registered proprietor of a geographical indication?
1. Any association of persons, producers, organisation or authority established by or under the law
can be a registered proprietor.
2. Their name should be entered in the Register of Geographical Indication as registered proprietor
for the Geographical Indication applied for.
 The Devanahalli pomelo (also called Devanahalli Pomello in official documents) is a variety of the
citrus fruit pomelo.
Ans 117:- A
 The CTBT bans any nuclear weapon test explosion or any other nuclear explosion (i.e., true zero
yield).
22-A
 The Treaty establishes a CTBT Organization (CTBTO), located in Vienna, to ensure the
implementation of its provisions, including those provisions for international verification
measures.
 The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits “any nuclear weapon test explosion or any
other nuclear explosion” anywhere in the world.
 China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, Israel, Iran, Egypt, and the United States have not ratified the
treaty.
Ans 118:- D
 Basavanna was an Indian 12th-century Statesman, philosopher, poet, Lingayat saint in the Shiva-
focussed Bhakti movement, and social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya/Kalchuri
Dynasty.
 Basavanna was active during the rule of both dynasties but reached his peak of influence during
the rule of King Bijjalla in Karnataka.
 He introduced new public institutions such as the Anubhava Mantapa (or, the "hall of spiritual
experience"), which welcomed men and women from all socio-economic backgrounds to discuss
spiritual and mundane questions of life, in open.
Ans 119:- C
Ans 120:- A
Ans 121:- D
Ans 122:- D
Ans 123:- B
 The Scheme is being implemented through LIC and Common Services Centres-SPV.
 The subscriber’s contributions to PM-SYM is through ‘auto-debit’ facility from his/ her savings
bank account/Jan- Dhan account and it ranges from ₹ 55 /- to ₹ 200/- per month depending at
the entry age of the subscriber.
 A subscriber would receive the following benefits:
(i) Minimum Assured Pension: each subscriber “under the PM-SYM, shall receive
minimum assured pension of ₹ 3,000/- per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
(ii) Family Pension: during the receipt of pension, if the subscriber dies, the spouse of the
beneficiary shall be entitled to receive 50 per cent of the pension received by the
beneficiary as family pension. Family pension is applicable only to spouse.
(iii) If a beneficiary has given regular contribution and died due to any cause (before age of
60 years), his/her spouse will be entitled to join and continue the scheme subsequently
by payment of regular contribution or exit the scheme as per provisions of exit and
withdrawal.
Ans 124:- B
23-A
 The project is being implemented by the Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour &
Employment.
Ans 125:- C
24-A

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