Q 2020 Insights IAS Subjectwise Test 17

Online Prelims TEST - 17 (SUBJECT WISE)
( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) Total Marks : 200
1 The Prime meridian passes through which of the following countries/water bodies?
1. France
2. Germany
3. Norwegian Sea
4. Mali
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
2 Among which of the following Geological Period, the event of extinction of Dinosaurs was witnessed?
A. Pleistocene
B. Holocene
C. Triassic
D. Cretaceous
3 Which of the following marginal seas are present in Arctic Ocean?

1. White Sea
2. Laptev Sea
3. Bering Sea
4. Kara sea

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
4 With reference to the shadow zones of Earthquake waves, consider the following statements:
1. In these areas Earthquake the waves are not reported in seismographs.
2. The shadow zone of P-wave is much larger than that of the S-waves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
5 Consider the following statements:

1. Malacca strait separates Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Yucatan strait separates Mexico and Cuba.
3. Bass strait separates Papua Guinea and Australia.
4. Strait of Hormuz separates Oman and Iran.
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A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only

1. The continental crust is thicker in the areas of major mountain systems.
2. Earth’s crust has a density higher than the mantle part of Earth.
3. The inner core of the Earth is in solid state.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. River Danube drains into Black Sea.
2. Disputed Senkaku islands are present in South China Sea.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The theory of seafloor spreading was proposed by Alfred Wegener.
2. The age of the oceanic rocks decrease as one move away from the crest of mid-oceanic ridge.

A. 1 onlY
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Lake Titicaca is located on the border of Venezuela and Equador.
2. Lake Tanganyika is a fresh water lake known for its biodiversity.
3. Lake Maracaibo is located in Venezuela.
4. Volga River drains into the Caspian Sea.

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
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10 Consider the following pairs:

Minor Plates: Location:
1. Cocos plate: Between Central America and Pacific plate
2. Nazca plate: Between South America and Pacific plate
3. Caroline plate: Between the Philippine and Indian plate
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
11 With reference to the rivers of Asia, consider the following statements:

1. Three Gorges Dam is constructed on river Yangtze Kiang.
2. River Mekong makes the international boundary between Myanmar and Laos
3. Diversion of River Amu Darya is one of the main reason for shrinkage of Aral Sea.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Carbon Dioxide is transparent to the incoming solar radiation but opaque to the outgoing terrestrial
radiation.
2. Water vapour in the atmosphere increases from the equator towards the poles.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Crimean region is mainly surrounded by Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
2. The Syvash consists of a large system of shallow lagoons on the west coast of the Sea of Azov.
3. Crimea was annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014.

A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The temperature in Troposphere decreases with the altitude.
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2. The temperature starts decreasing with the increase in altitude in Mesosphere.

3. The temperature starts increasing with the increase in altitude in ionosphere.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Place in News: Location:
1. Fergana Valley Central America
2. Scarborough Shoal South China Sea
3. Kuril Islands East China sea

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Equator receives comparatively less insolation than the tropics.
2. Generally, at the same latitude the insolation is more over the continent than over the oceans.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Important Passes: Mountain Range:
1. Khyber Pass Kirthar Ranges
2. Bolan Pass Sikkim Himalayas
3. Niti Pass Hindukush Ranges

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. None

1. Dense fogs in the early morning time occur due to the temperature inversion mechanism.
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2. Air drainage generally protects plants from frost.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
19 Among which of the following locations does the Cape Comorin is located?
A. Laccadive Sea
B. Persian Gulf
C. Northern Pacific Ocean
D. Southern Atlantic Ocean

1. The transformation of water vapour into water is called condensation.
2. The transformation of water vapour directly into water is called sublimation.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
21 Which among the following countries is/are part of the ‘Horn of Africa’?
1. Djibouti
2. Somalia
3. Tanzania
4. Eritrea

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Trench Location
1. Tonga Pacific Ocean
2. Java Indian Ocean
3. Mindanao Deep Pacific Ocean
4. South Sandwich Atlantic Ocean

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2, 3, and 4 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. Great Dividing Range is located in New Zealand.
2. Aconcagua peak is highest point of Rockies mountain Ranges.
3. Appalachian Ranges spread over U.S.A and Mexico.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
24 Consider the following statements

1. Continental Shelf is the shallowest part of the ocean
2. The width of the continental shelves remains same from one ocean to another.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
25 Which of the following nations is/are part of Nordic countries?

1. Denmark
2. Germany
3. France
4. Sweden

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
26 Which of the following factors affecting temperature distribution of the ocean

1. Latitude
2. Unequal distribution of land and water
3. Prevailing wind
4. Ocean currents

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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27 Consider the following pairs

Grassland: Country:
1. Downs Australia
2. Llanos Venezuela
3. Velds South Africa

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. On summer solstice, the northern hemisphere will have its longest day and the shortest night.
2. On winter solstice, the southern hemisphere will have its longest day and the shortest night.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor2

1. Kiel canal connects Baltic Sea with the North Sea.
2. The Welland Canal connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
30 The Geyserite, Chalk and Chert are examples for
A. Igneous Rocks
B. Sedimentary Rocks
C. Metamorphic Rocks
D. None
31 Which of the following water bodies are connected by Drake’s passage?
A. Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

B. Black Sea and Sea of Azov
C. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
D. South China Sea and East China Sea
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1. Bedouins are nomadic tribes present in Africa and Southwest Asia.

2. Masai Tribes are found in East Africa.
3. Eskimos are natives of cold tundra regions.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Desert Region/Country
1. Simpson New Zealand
2. Dasht-e-Kavir Saudi Arabia
3. Taklamakan China

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. None
34 Which of the following is/are warm ocean currents?

1. The Gulf Stream
2. Kuroshio Current
3. California Current

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
35 Consider the following locations:

1. Golan heights
2. Jerusalem
3. Gaza Strip
Arrange the above given places from north to south direction using the code given below:
A. 1-2-3
B. 2-1-3
C. 3-1-2
D. 3-2-1
36 With reference to Cooperative farming, consider the following statements

1. Cooperative farming is a group of farmers form a co-operative society by pooling in their resources
voluntarily.
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2. It will ensure greater capacity to undertake lumpy investment in irrigation and farm machinery.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Arun III dam is a joint hydroelectric project between India and Nepal
2. India constructed Salma dam in Afghanistan.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Anticyclones form from air masses cooler than their surroundings.
2. Anticyclones are associated with calm and stable weather.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
39 Which of the following countries are surrounded by the Caspian Sea?

1. Russia
2. Kazakhstan
3. Turkmenistan
4. Iran

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
40 With reference to footloose industries, consider the following statements

1. The locational factors are not much important for footloose industries
2. It doesn't required skilled workers.
3. These are less dependent on specific raw material.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Radcliffe line refers to border between India and Pakistan.
2. Durand line refers to border between India and China
3. McMahon line refers to border between India and Afghanistan

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

1. India is the fourth largest country in the world
2. India shares border with Afghanistan, China and Sri Lanka
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. 82°30′ East longitude passes through Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
2. Time difference in India between its eastern and western extremities is roughly about two hours.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Dharwar are the most ancient metamorphosed sedimentary rock system of India.
2. Cuddapah rock system has rich deposits of Iron, Manganese and Nickel.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. West Bengal shares border with countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan only.
2. Tripura shares border with Bangladesh and Myanmar.
3. Sikkim shares border with Nepal and Bhutan

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A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only

1. Coco channel separates Andaman & Nicobar and Sumatra Islands.
2. The highest peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Saddle Peak and it is located in the South
Andaman.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. 8 Degree Channel separates islands of Minicoy and Maldives.
2. 9 Degree Channel separates the island of Minicoy from Lakshadweep archipelago.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 Telegram Channel
D. Neither 1 nor 2 https://t.me/visionpt3652019
1. Bihar has highest population density among the states in India.
2. Uttar Pradesh has highest population among the states in India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

State Mountain Passes
1. Jammu and Kashmir Bara Lacha La
2. Sikkim Nathu La
3. Uttarakhand Zoji La
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
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50 Which of the following is/are the features of Himalayan Mountains

1. Young fold mountains
2. Perennial water sources
3. V-shaped valleys
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
51 Which one of the following countries shares the longest land frontier with India?
A. Bangladesh
B. China
C. Pakistan
D. Myanmar

1. Karbi Anglong and Meghalaya Plateau are the extensions of peninsular block of India.
2. The Peninsular India mostly consists of young mountains.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Hill Station Mountain Range
1. Kodaikanal Cardamom Hills
2. Ooty Nilgiri Hills
3. Munnar Western Ghats

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

1. Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are brackish water bodies located in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
region.
2. K2 peak is located on Ladakh range.
3. Mount Everest is located on Kailash Range
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

River Cities Located
1. Agra Yamuna
2. Cuttack Mahanadi
3. Nasik Godavari
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Dafla hills is located in Mizoram
2. Tista river flows through Assam and Sikkim
3. Lohit river is the left tributary of Brahmaputra

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only

1. Dodabetta is located in Nilgiri hills.
2. Marusthali is the characterstic feature of Indian Desert.
3. Western Ghats passes through 8 states.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
58 Which one of the water body separates the Andaman from the Nicobar?
A. Duncan Passage
B. 11 Degree Channel
C. 10 Degree Channel
D. None of the above
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1. Palghat Gap is located between Cardamom hills and Anamalai hills.

2. New Moore Island is located in Arabian Sea between India and Pakistan

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
60 What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the rivers in Peninsular India as one proceeds from
North to South?
1. Kaveri
2. Vamsadhara
3. Palar
4. Krishna

A. 2-4-1-3
B. 2-3-4-1
C. 2-4-3-1
D. 1-4-2-3

1. Garhjat hills is located in Odisha
2. Harischandra Range is located in Maharashtra.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
62 To which of the following Island archipelagos do the islets Labyrinth Island and Ritchie's Archipelago
belong?
A. Lakshadweep Archipelago
B. Gulf of Mannar
C. Andaman and Nicobar
D. None of the above
63 Which of the following rivers is/are tributaries of Brahmaputra

1. Kameng
2. Barak
3. Manas

A. 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Uttar Pradesh shares border with maximum number of states in India
2. Sikkim has least population density in India
3. Assam shares border with 6 states only

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
65 Consider the following statements regarding Indus River

1. It flows between the Ladakh and Karakoram Range.
2. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
3. The Satluj originates in the ‘Raksas tal’ near Mansarovar at an altitude of 4500 meters

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
66 If one starts moving towards Kolkata from Kanyakumari along Eastern Ghats, Which of the following
mountains he/she witness from South to North
1. Javadi Hills
2. Shevaroy Hills
3. Nalamalla Hills
4. Garhjat Hills

A. 1-3-2-4
B. 2-1-3-4
C. 2-3-1-4
D. 2-1-4-3
67 Consider the following statements regarding 19th Livestock Census

1. The total livestock population has decreased by about 3.33% over the previous census.
2. Livestock population has increased substantially in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Assam

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
68 Which of the following states are included in the very high risk zone of earthquake?
1. Assam
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2. Nagaland
3. Tripura
4. Gujarat

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
69 Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Dipole

1. It is an irregular oscillation of sea-surface temperatures in which the western Indian Ocean
becomes alternately warmer and then colder than the eastern part of the ocean.
2. It affects the strength of monsoons over the Indian subcontinent.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
70 Which of the following is a cold wind?
A. Harmattan
B. Khamsin
C. Bora
D. Sirocco
71 In which of the following state Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
A. Tripura
B. Sikkim
C. Assam
D. Mizoram
72 Hospet, Bastar, Chandrapur regions are largely known for
A. Manganese ore
B. Iron ore
C. Gold mine
D. Bauxite ore

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1. Gas hydrates are crystalline form of methane and water exist in shallow sediments of outer
continental margins.
2. Large scale exploitation of gas hydrates is exist in India
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
74 Which of the following sites is/are the basins of Shale gas reserves in India?
1. Cauvery basin
2. Godavari basin
3. Damodar Valley
4. Cambay basin

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

River Project State
1.Mekedatu Kerala
2. Kalasa Banduri Goa
3. Ujh Jammu and Kashmir

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
76 Which of the following states is/are among the five least populated states in India as per 2011
census?
1. Goa
2. Nagaland
3. Assam
4. Tripura

A. 3 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only

1. Rajasthan has iron ore mines
2. India is self-sufficient in coal production.
3. India largely imports coking coal
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
78 Arrange the following states of India in the order of increasing sex ratio
1. Kerala
2. Bihar
3. Tripura
4. Haryana
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 4 – 2 – 3 – 1
B. 4 – 1 – 2 – 3
C. 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
D. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

1. Pre-monsoon showers in Karnataka known as Mango showers.
2. Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in the Northern plains from Punjab to Bihar is called as Loo

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
80 In which of the following state Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
81 With reference to the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. They are set up in States/UTs with grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India.
3. In these schools, education will be entirely free.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
82 With reference to the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, consider the following statements:
1. The bill will amend the Income Tax Act 1961 and the Finance Act 2019.
2. Provisions regarding payment of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) will not apply to companies opting
for the new tax rates.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Hornbill Festival is celebrated every in the state of Nagaland.
2. Great Indian Hornbill is listed as Endangered in the IUCN red list.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The Foundation for Environmental Education is an inter-governmental organization promoting
sustainable development through environmental education.
2. Blue flag certification is voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating
tourism operators.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
85 Power of Siberia gas pipelines that transports natural gas between which of the following countries?
A. Russia and China

B. Russia and India
C. Russia and Belarus
D. Russia and Kazakhstan
86 With reference to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), consider the following statements:
1. They have been categorized by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. The Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category.
3. The PVTG of Lodhas has the highest population among all the PVTGs.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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India’s Military Exercise: Partner Country:
1. Mitra Shakti Nepal
2. Hand in Hand China
3. Surya Kiran Sri Lanka

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Retroviruses are any of a group of RNA viruses which insert a DNA copy of their genome into the
host cell in order to replicate.
2. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is an example for retrovirus.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Operation Clean Art was the first pan India operation to crackdown on the smuggling of mongoose
hair in the country.
2. The Indian grey mongoose is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
3. Mongoose hair used for making painting brushes.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease.
2. There is no vaccine for rabies at present.
3. With the exception of Antarctica, rabies is endemic on all continents.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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1. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) is a statutory body.

2. One of the functions of AERA is to determine the amount of the Development Fees in respect of
major airports.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) mechanism was founded by France, Germany
and the U.K.
2. INSTEX is a European special-purpose vehicle to facilitate non-USD transactions and non-SWIFT to
avoid breaking U.S. sanctions.
3. Recently, Denmark has decided to join the INSTEX mechanism.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
93 With reference to the Commercial Paper (CP), consider the following statements:
1. It is an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note.
2. Corporates, primary dealers (PDs) and the All-India Financial Institutions (FIs) are eligible to issue
Commercial Paper (CP).
3. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are not allowed to invest in it.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
94 With reference to Human Capital Index (HCI) that was recently in news, consider the following
statements:
1. It was recently released by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
2. It claims to seek to measure the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to
attain by age 18.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
95 Recently Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved the operationalization
strategy for Operation Greens. Which of the following is not covered under it?
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A. Tomato
B. Potato
C. Onion
D. Coconut
96 With reference to FASTag, consider the following statements

1. FASTag only operates in National Highways
2. It works on infrared frequency technology.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
97 With reference to Prithvi – II, consider the following statements

1. It is a double-stage liquid fuelled twin engine missile
2. It is the first one to have been developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile
Development Programme.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
98 With reference to Eat Right Movement, consider the following statements

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
2. The movement aims to cut down salt/sugar and oil consumption by 30% in three years.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
99 With reference to Bharat Bond ETF, consider the following statements

1. It is a basket of bonds issued by central public sector enterprises/undertakings
2. It will have a fixed maturity of three and ten years.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
100 Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration, recently seen in news, is related to?
A. Combating Terrorism.
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B. Welfare of Migrant workers in West Asian Countries

C. Marine Environment Conservation from Oil spill.
D. Biodiversity
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3 Which of the following marginal seas are present in Arctic Ocean?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8 Consider the following statements:

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9 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10 Consider the following pairs:

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

11 With reference to the rivers of Asia, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

12 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

13 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

14 Consider the following statements:

2. The temperature starts decreasing with the increase in altitude in Mesosphere.

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15 Consider the following pairs:

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

16 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

17 Consider the following pairs:

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

18 Consider the following statements:

2. Air drainage generally protects plants from frost.

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20 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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22 Consider the following pairs:

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

23 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

24 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

25 Which of the following nations is/are part of Nordic countries?

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26 Which of the following factors affecting temperature distribution of the ocean

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27 Consider the following pairs

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28 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

29 Consider the following statements:

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30 The Geyserite, Chalk and Chert are examples for

31 Which of the following water bodies are connected by Drake’s passage?

A. Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

32 Consider the following statements:

1. Bedouins are nomadic tribes present in Africa and Southwest Asia.

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33 Consider the following pairs:

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

34 Which of the following is/are warm ocean currents?