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FULL LENGTH TEST (COMPLETE SYLLABUS
Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
Geography + History of India
Indian Economy & Social

Development + Ecology & Environment + General Science

+ Current Affairs
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1. Which of the following are principles of 4. Consider the following statements:
Natural Justice? 1. The twinkling of a star is due to the
1. No one should be made a judge in his internal reflection of starlight.
own cause. 2. The apparent shift in the position of the

2. No one should be condemned unheard. sun during sunrise is because of

3. The Right to Rebut Adverse Evidence. atmospheric refraction.

Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Consider the following statements regarding

2. Which of the following Buddhist literature Angel Funds:
were written in the Sanskrit language? 1. Angel funds are a sub-category of
1. Buddhacharita venture capital funds with a strict focus
2. Mahavamsa on startups.
3. Lalitvistara 2. Angel funds in India are regulated by the
Select the correct answer using the code Reserve Bank of India.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. In the context of New Development Bank,

6. Tibetans thrive at altitudes where oxygen
consider the following statements:
levels are up to 40 percent lower than at sea
1. The membership of the New
level. Breathing air that thin would cause
Development Bank is open to the
most people to get sick, but in which of the
members of the United Nations.
following ways have their bodies evolved for
2. All present members of the New changes in their body chemistry?
Development Bank hold an equal (a) Their bodies raise their levels of
subscribed capital in the bank. hemoglobin all the time.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) They have longer limbs and slender
correct? bodies.
(a) 1 only (c) They use oxygen far more efficiently
(b) 2 only without the need for extra haemoglobin.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) They have lesser lung capacity than
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 people living in the plains.

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7. Consider the following statements with 10. What is Tundra satellite system, sometimes
respect to the Sunga dynasty: seen in the news?
1. Under the influence of Buddhism,
performing Brahmanical rituals like (a) An American anti-missile system
Ashvamedha declined during Sunga (b) An Israeli radar satellite system
rule.
(c) India's indigenous anti-missile satellite
2. Kalidasa's Malavikagnimitra was based
on the love story of a Sunga ruler. programme
3. Sunga rulers promoted the growth of the (d) A constellation of Russian Missile Early
Sanskrit language.
Which of the statements given above are Warning Satellites
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 11. With reference to the UV index, consider the
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The UV index helps to estimate
ultraviolet radiation present at ground
8. Consider the following statements regarding
level.
Gharials:
1. They are listed as Vulnerable by the 2. UV index was developed by WHO, the
IUCN Red List of threatened species. UNEP, and the World Meteorological
2. They can be found in north Indian rivers
Organization.
like the Ganga, Yamuna, Chambal and
their tributaries. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Like tigers are the topmost predators in a correct?
forest, gharials are the topmost predators
in a river. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
12. The „Algo Trading‟ recently seen in the
news is related to:
9. The development of RTS, S malaria vaccine
is a major milestone amid Covid gloom. In (a) Sale and Purchase of agricultural
this context, consider the following commodities in the government trading
statements:
1. It is the first malaria vaccine to provide houses
complete protection against malaria in (b) Real Estate investments for shorter
young children.
period in order to make quick gains
2. It is based on recombinant protein-based
technology. (c) Sale and Purchase of government
3. It is designed to prevent the parasite securities through Retail Direct Gilt
from infecting the liver
account
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) Orders generated at superfast speed by
(a) 1 and 2 only the use of advanced mathematical
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only models that involve automated execution
(d) 1, 2 and 3 of trade

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13. What is common to the aquatic plant species 16. With reference to the Sustainable Sand
vallisneria, najas and utricularia, sometimes Management Guidelines 2016, consider the
seen in the news?
following statements:
(a) These are weed plants posing threat to
paddy cultivation 1. District Survey Report (DSR) is
(b) These are Genetically Modified (GM) prepared only after the grant of the
plants used for water purification. mining lease.
(c) These are nutrient rich hydroponic plants 2. River bed mining operation is not
used in manufacturing sedatives.
allowed in the monsoon period.
(d) These are the plants found floating on
the surface of water bodies used to 3. Mining of Sand from Agricultural Fields
produce bio-fuels. is completely prohibited to protect food
security in India.
14. Consider the following statements about Soil Which of the statements given above is/are
Health Card:
correct?
1. It is a printed report card issued to
farmers every year indicating the status (a) 1 and 2 only
of their soil. (b) 2 only
2. It provides crop-wise recommendations (c) 3 only
on the appropriate dosage of fertilizers
(d) None
to be applied.
3. It will help in reducing the import bills
of fertilizers. 17. Which of the following are the sources of
Which of the statements given above is/are Ammonia (NH3) emissions?
correct? 1. Agriculture
(a) 2 only
2. Animal Husbandry
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Catalytic converters in petrol cars
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only 4. Volatilization from soils and oceans
Select the correct answer using the code
15. With reference to the borrowed features of given below.
the Indian Constitution, consider the
(a) 1 and 2 only
following pairs:
(b) 3 and 4 only
Countries Borrowed Features
1. Australia : Joint-sitting of the two (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Houses of Parliament (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
: Advisory jurisdiction of
2. USA
the Supreme Court
18. Under whose leadership Krishak Praja Party
3. Ireland : Election of members of
in 1936 campaigned for the abolition of the
Rajya Sabha
Which of the pairs given above is/are zamindari system in Bengal?
correctly matched? (a) Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq
(a) 1 only (b) Chittaranjan Das
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Bidhan Chandra Roy
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Ali Akbar Khan

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19. Consider the following pairs: 22. Consider the following statements regarding
Ashokan pillar Crowning the Zero Shadow Day:
animal 1. It occurs when the sun is at its highest
1. Sarnath : Four lions point in the sky in all the regions
2. Lauriya-Nandangarh : Single lion between the Tropic of Cancer and the
3.Rampurva, Champaran : Horse Tropic of Capricorn.
Which of the pairs given above is/are 2. It occurs once every year.
correctly matched? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(d) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
20. Which of the following best describes
the Padhe Bharat campaign? 23. Which of the following Fundamental Rights
(a) Campaign of the Kailash Satyarthi are available to enemy aliens?
Children's Foundation to educate 1. Equality before the law and equal
children rescued from forced labour. protection of the law
(b) Campaign focussed on developing 2. Protection of life and personal liberty
research culture amongst the college 3. Prohibition of traffic in human beings
students. and forced labor
(c) 100 day book reading campaign for 4. Prohibition of employment of children in
students upto class 8th. factories etc.
(d) Initiative of the NITI Aayog to promote Select the correct answer using the code
education for specially abled children. given below.
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
21. With reference to the Climate Equity (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Monitor, consider the following statements: (c) 2 only
1. The Climate Equity Monitor aims to (d) None
monitor the global performance of
annexure-1 parties under the UNFCCC. 24. Which of the following organisations has
2. The dashboard has been launched by the recently carried out a first-of-its-kind
Intergovernmental Panel for Climate district-level climate vulnerability
Change in collaboration with the World assessment, or Climate Vulnerability Index
Wide Fund for Nature. (CVI) in India?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) NITI Aayog
correct? (b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and
(a) 1 only Climate Change
(b) 2 only (c) World Wide Fund for Nature, India
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Council on Energy, Environment and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Water

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25. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Finance Commission?
1. The qualifications of its members are
mentioned in the Constitution.
2. It has all the powers of a civil court
under the Code of Civil Procedure,
1908.
3. Its members hold office for five years
and are not eligible for reappointment.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
28. Consider the following statements about the
Office of Speaker during the British-India:
1. Prior to 1921, the Governor-General of
India used to preside over the sitting of
the Legislative Council.
2. Sir Frederick Whyte was the first
Speaker of the Central Legislative
Assembly.
3. Shri Vithalbhai J. Patel was the first
elected Speaker of the Central
Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

29. With reference to Peer to peer (P2P) lending,

26. Consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. Edge computing is preferred over cloud 1. It is a form of crowdfunding used to
computing in remote locations. raise unsecured loans which are re-paid
2. Edge computing has high latency than with interest.
2. It is available to the existing Non-
cloud computing.
Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
3. Edge computing network reduces the 3. The P2P platforms are allowed to raise
amount of data that travels over the deposits and provide loans.
network Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only 30. Consider the following statements about the
Contempt of Court Act, 1971:
27. Which of the following local winds blow 1. The superior courts derive their
contempt powers from the Contempt of
over the Mediterranean region?
Court Act, 1971.
1. Tramontana 2. It is restricted to the criminal contempt
2. Gregale cases only.
3. Sirocco 3. Every case of criminal contempt should
4. Mistral be heard and determined by a Bench of
not less than two Judges.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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31. Consider the following statements with 34. The 1928 Calcutta session holds importance
respect to the Food Insecurity Experience
owing to its connection with the Nehru
Scale:
1. It is experience-based measures of Report of 1928. The Session was presided
household or individual food security. over by
2. It is developed by NITI Ayog in
association with the Indian Council of (a) Motilal Nehru
Agriculture Research (ICAR). (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
correct?
(a) 1 only (d) Annie Besant
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 35. Pietra Dura is a method of decoration that
can be observed in Mughal architecture. In
32. Which of the following statements is correct this context, Pietra Dura has been used in
about the Protection of Life and Personal
Liberty under Article 21 of Indian which of the following Mughal monuments?
Constitution? 1. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb
(a) It is available only to the citizens of
2. Humayun's Tomb
India.
(b) It recognised the right to die with dignity 3. Taj Mahal
and active euthanasia as fundamental
Select the correct answer using the code
rights.
(c) It is available only against arbitrary given below.
executive action and not from arbitrary (a) 1 only
legislative action.
(d) There is no express provision in the (b) 1 and 2 only
Constitution for grant of compensation (c) 2 and 3 only
by the State for the infringement of it.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

33. The Reserve Bank of India recently has

released a Framework for Offline Digital 36. Consider the following statements regarding
Payments. In the context of this
Prarthana Samaj:
development, consider the following
statements: 1. It was founded in Bombay in 1867 by
1. The Offline Digital Payments system Atmaram Pandurang.
does include cards, wallets, and mobile
devices. 2. The Prarthana Samaj differed from
2. The framework allows offline payments Brahmo Samaj by its greater reluctance
of up to ₹200 per transaction.
to break with orthodox traditions like
3. The grievance redressal mechanism for
the Offline Digital Payments system is idol worship.
under the ambit of the integrated
Which of the statements given above is/are
ombudsman scheme of the Reserve
Bank of India. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 only
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37. With reference to the State of Forest Report, 40.
2021, which one of the following groups of
states represents the correct decreasing order
of Forest Cover in India?
(a) Madhya Pradesh-Arunachal Pradesh-
Chattisgarh-Odisha- Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh-Arunachal Pradesh-
Maharashtra-Chattisgarh-Odisha
(c) Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra-
Arunachal Pradesh-Chattisgarh-Odisha
(d) Arunachal Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh-
Maharashtra-Chattisgarh-Odisha
38. Consider the following statements about the 41.
Parliament:
1. The tenure of Lok Sabha is normally
five years from the date of taking the
oath of office by the elected members.
2. „The Committee on Private Members‟
Bills and Resolutions‟ has members
from both the Houses of Parliament.
3. It can make any law for the whole or any
part of India for implementing
International Treaties without the
consent of any state.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only
39. Consider the following statements about the 42.
distribution of legislative power under
Article 245 of the Indian Constitution:
1. The Constitutional validity of a law can
be determined as per societal conditions
prevalent at that time.
2. A state law that has extra-territorial
operation may not be enforced in
another state but is not invalid.
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
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Which among the following institutions has
launched the Forum for Decarbonizing
Transport in India?
(a) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
(b) United Nations Environment Programme
and World Wide Fund for Nature, India
(c) NITI Aayog and World Resources
Institute (WRI), India
(d) United Nations Environment Programme
and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change
Consider the following statements regarding
the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013:
1. It can not suomotu proceed against any
public servant.
2. All entities receiving donations from
foreign source in excess of ₹10 lakhs per
year are brought under the jurisdiction of
Lokpal.
3. „Group D‟ officials are not under the
jurisdiction of Lokpal.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
Consider the following statements about the
Rajya Sabha:
1. Since Independence only once did a
Presiding officer of Rajya Sabha cast his
vote.
2. It never adopted a motion for removal of
a Judge.
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
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43. With reference to Greywater, consider the 46. With reference to ecological rules, which
following statements: one of the following best defines Lack‟s
1. It is the discarded domestic waste water Principle?

from sewage that contains human (a) Some insects, birds and mammals in
warm humid climates bear dark or
excreta and organic nutrients.
pigment than the races of same species
2. Jal Jeevan Mission to provide safe
present in cool and dry climates.
drinking water in India, seeks to treat
(b) Evolution is irreversible and it means
greywater to achieve its objective.
that once the complex traits is lost then
Which of the statements given above is/are those traits will not revert back.
correct? (c) Sexual size dimorphism increases with
(a) 1 only body size in taxa in which males are the
(b) 2 only larger sex and decreases with body size
(c) Both 1 and 2 (hypoallometry) in those in which
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 females are larger.
(d) The clutch size of each species of bird
44. In the context of the four pillars of Zero has been adapted by natural selection to
correspond with the largest number of
Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF),
young for which the parents can, on
"Acchadana” refers to:
average, provide enough food.
(a) A fermented microbial culture used as a
pesticide.
47. Which of the following factors have led to
(b) High quality seed treatment mixture for
the discoloration of the Taj Mahal?
seed and sapling treatment. 1. Vehicular emissions in the Taj
(c) The building up of soil humus to Trapezium Zone (TTZ).
increase soil aeration. 2. Pollution in the Yamuna River.
(d) A water conservation method. 3. Burning of coal by the petha (a sweet)
makers.
45. With reference to the Ganga River Basin, Select the correct answer using the code
consider the following statements: given below.

1. It extends only over India, Nepal and (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
Bangladesh.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. In India it covers only the states of Uttar
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,
Bihar and West Bengal.
48. Which of the following Articles of the
Which of the statements given above
Indian Constitution provides for the original
is/are not correct? jurisdiction of the high courts?
(a) 1 only (a) Article 105
(b) 2 only (b) Article 226
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Article 148
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Article 142
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49. With reference to Global Fuel Economy
Initiative , consider the following statements:
1. GFEI promotes the introduction of
energy efficient vehicles in developed
countries only.
2. Its objective is to improve vehicle fuel
efficiency by 50 percent by 2050.
3. GFEI is an initiative of G20 countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
52. Referred to as NASA's new eye in the sky,
This Earth-observing satellite is a joint
mission of NASA and the United States
Geological Survey. The mission aims to
study climate change and is a continuation of
a series of Earth-observing spacecraft
stretching back almost 50 years.
Identify the satellite system from the passage
given above.
(a) Landsat-9
(b) ALOS-2
(c) Cartosat-3
(d) Sentinel-5

(b) 2 only
53. Consider the following statements about the
(c) 2 and 3 only
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of
(d) 1 and 3 only India Ltd. (ECGC):
1. It functions under the administrative
50. Which of the following regions is considered control of the Ministry of Commerce &
Industry.
as the earliest continental landmass to
2. It offers Export Credit Insurance covers
emerge from oceans?
to the banks to enable exporters to obtain
(a) Singhbhum region better facilities from them.
(b) Gulf of Khambat region Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Himalayan region correct?
(a) 1 only
(d) Kudremukh region
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
51. Consider the following statements about the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
President of India:
1. During his term of office he is immune 54. Recently the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
from civil proceedings.
has issued a framework around Surety
2. His privileges, emoluments, and bonds. In the context of this development,
allowances are mentioned in the consider the following statements:
Constitution and can not be diminished 1. The bonds are provided by the
contractor to the entity which is
during his term of office.
awarding the project.
3. His pension is a charged expenditure on
2. Surety Insurance contracts shall be
the Consolidation Fund of India. issued to specific projects as well as
Which of the statements given above is/are clubbed for multiple projects.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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55. Which of the following was the first Indian 58. He as an indentured laborer took part in the
state to ban disposable plastic bags and has emancipation struggle of indentured
now also banned the use of packaged laborers in Fiji. Later he was instrumental in

mineral water bottles? organizing a radical peasant movement in

Awadh district of United provinces in 1918-
(a) Sikkim
19 which helped in the formation of UP
(b) Manipur
Kisan Sabha.
(c) Assam
Which of the following personalities is being
(d) Arunachal Pradesh described in the passage given above?
(a) Baba Ramachandra
56. The World Health Organisation‟s new air (b) Sahajanand Saraswati
quality guidelines, Global Air Quality (c) N.G. Ranga
Guidelines (AQGs) released in 2021 (d) Indulal Yagnik
recommend air quality levels for which of
59. Consider the following statements with
the following pollutants?
respect to musical instruments in India:
1. Carbon Dioxide
1. The Kamaicha is a bowed lute played by
2. Ozone
the manganiars of west Rajasthan.
3. Carbon Monoxide
2. Nagada is a resounding drum used as
4. Nitrogen Dioxide accompaniment by folk performers of
Select the correct answer using the code Nautanki in North India.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only correct?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only

(c) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

57. Which of the following statements is correct

60.
about the Fifth Schedule of the Indian
Constitution?
(a) A Tribes Advisory Council can be
constituted only in a State having
Scheduled Areas.
(b) The Governor of the State can increase
This National Park harbours the largest
stretch of lowland rainforests in India. It is
known for having the last remaining
stretches of Assam Valley Tropical Wet
Evergreen Forests. The National park is
home to elephants, hoolock gibbons, golden
cats, clouded leopards. Recently the Assam

the area of any Scheduled Area in the Government has notified it as the 7th
National Park of the state.
State.
Identify the National Park using the
(c) Currently, no States of North-East India
description given above.
have Fifth Schedule Areas.
(a) Namdapha
(d) Its amendment is considered an (b) Dehing Patkai
amendment of the Constitution for the (c) Dibru-Saikhowa
purposes of Article 368. (d) Orang National Park
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61. Consider the following pairs: 64. With reference to Escape Velocity, consider
Tribes Inhabitants of the following statements:
1. Dimasas : Assam
1. It is the minimum speed required for an
2. Apatanis : Arunachal Pradesh
object to escape from the gravitational
3. Nyishis : Kerala
Which of the pairs given above are correctly field of a celestial body.
matched? 2. It is directly proportional to the mass of
(a) 1 and 2 only the object
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Escape velocity of the Moon is lower
(c) 1 and 3 only
than the escape velocity of Earth.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above are
62. Consider the following pairs with reference correct?
to the Constitution Amendment Acts: (a) 1 and 2 only
Amendment Act Provisions inserted (b) 2 and 3 only
1.52nd Amendment : Provision of Tenth
(c) 1 and 3 only
Schedule
2. 25th Amendment : Saving of laws (d) 1, 2 and 3
giving effect to
certain directive 65. Which of the following is correct with
principles reference to resistivity of various materials?
3.42nd Amendment : No limitation on the
(a) The resistivity of conductors increases
constituent power
of Parliament under with rise in temperature
Article 368. (b) The resistivity of a semiconductor
Which of the pairs given above is/are increases with rise in temperature
correctly matched? (c) The resistivity of conductors decreases
(a) 1 only
with rise in temperature
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Both (b) and (c)
(d) 1 and 2 only
66. Consider the following statements in the
63. Recently various parts of the world including context of the Thrissur Pooram festival of
India are witnessing rise in the phenomenon Kerala:
of Flash Droughts. Which of the following
1. Thrissur Pooram festival witnesses the
statements is/are correct regarding 'Flash
Droughts'? participation of 10 temples around the
1. It is a short-lived severe event where Vadakkunatan temple.
rapid intensification of drought occurs. 2. The festival is celebrated before the
2. Majority of flash drought events in India harvest as a good omen.
have occurred during monsoon season.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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67. With reference to RBI guidelines on Card 70. Which of the following is/are correct with
Tokenization, consider the following reference to Vakataka bronze images of
statements: Phophnar in Maharashtra?
1. It prohibits all online shopping portals
1. They are contemporary to the Gupta
from saving card details on their servers.
period bronze images.
2. Tokenisation is applicable only to
domestic cards. 2. They are influenced by the Mathura
3. A token can be generated for multiple school of art.
cards and merchants. 3. Buddha‟s right hand is shown in Abhaya
Which of the statements given above is/are mudra.
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
68. Consider the following statements about the (d) 1, 2 and 3
Small Finance Bank:
1. They are subject to all prudential norms
71. The phrase, “to uphold and protect the
and regulations of RBI as applicable to
sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India” is
commercial banks.
2. They are required to extend 75% of its mentioned in
adjusted Net Bank Credit to the sectors (a) Oath or affirmation by the President
eligible for priority sector lending. (b) Preamble
Which of the statements given above (c) Fundamental duties
is/are not correct?
(d) Directive Principles of State Policy
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
72. Which of the following components can be
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 included in the non-tax revenue receipts of
the government?
69. In its quest for expansion and consolidation, 1. Petroleum Exploration License (PEL)
British-India waged many wars. In this fee
context, arrange the following in 2. Spectrum usage charges
chronological order.
3. Audit services
1. First Anglo-Sikh War
4. Receipts through toll plazas
2. First Anglo-Afghan War
3. First Anglo-Burma War Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 3-2-1 (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 3-1-2
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2-3-1
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2-1-3
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73. Consider the following sects: 76. Consider the following statements with
1. Varkari Panth respect to recently launched NSE-Shine:
2. Pushti Marg Sampradaya 1. The platform will provide a data
3. Dashanami Sanyasi framework for bullion bar integrity for
4. Nimbarak Sampradya settlement of Gold derivatives contracts.
Which of the sects given above follow 2. It runs on blockchain technology.
Vaishnavism? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(d) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
74. With reference to the National Bank for
Financing Infrastructure and Development
77. With reference to Scramjet Engine, consider
(NBFID), consider the following statements:
the following statements:
1. It is a corporate body established by an
1. In a Scramjet Engine, compression of air
act of the parliament.
occurs due to the forward speed of the
2. It can directly or indirectly lend to
aircraft.
infrastructure projects located entirely or
2. The combustion takes place at subsonic
partly in India.
airflow.
3. It cannot raise money through borrowing
3. Scramjet engines are used in the
from multilateral institutions.
propulsion systems of Hypersonic
Which of the statements given above is/are
missiles.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 2 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only

75. With reference to Site Directed Nuclease (d) 3 only

(SDN) technology recently in news, consider
the following statements: 78. Consider the following statements regarding
1. It can be used to precisely remove Digital payment in India:
undesirable traits in plants – such as 1. RTGS accounts for the largest share of
anti-nutrients or allergens. the total volume of digital transactions.
2. SDN technology uses recombinant DNA 2. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from
involving the introduction of foreign the retail segment has a majority share in
DNA into plants. transaction value.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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79. With reference to the Pangong Tso, consider 82. Which of the following statements is correct
the following statements: about the Excess Grants mentioned in
1. Pangong Tso is a part of the Indus river Article 115 of the Indian Constitution?
basin. (a) It is granted for a special purpose and
forms no part of the current service of
2. It is the world's highest saltwater Lake.
any financial year.
3. The lake is recognized under the Ramsar
(b) The Demand for Excess Grants is made
Convention as a Wetland of
after the actual expenditure is incurred.
International Importance. (c) It is presented to the Parliament after the
Which of the statements given above is/are end of the financial year in which the
correct? expenses were made.
(a) 2 only (d) Before the demands for excess grants are
(b) 1 and 3 only submitted to the Lok Sabha for voting,
(c) 1 and 2 only they must be approved by the Public
(d) 3 only Accounts Committee of Parliament.

83. Which of the following initiatives are

80. Which of the following statements is/are
planned under the National Mission for
correct with reference to Brihadeswara
Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) to
temple? enhance energy efficiency in energy
1. Raja Perunthachan was the chief intensive industries?
architect of the temple. 1. Perform Achieve and Trade Scheme
2. Keralantakan Gopuram of the temple (PAT)
was built to commemorate Rajaraja‟s 2. Market Transformation for Energy
victory over the Pandyas. Efficiency (MTEE)
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Energy Efficiency Financing Platform
given below. (EEFP)
4. Framework for Energy Efficient
(a) 1 only
Economic Development (FEEED)
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
81. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
paintings of neolithic-chalcolithic period in (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ancient India:
1. Cattle form the dominant theme in these 84. It is a financial instrument which is a hybrid
paintings. of debt & equity financing that gives the
lender the right to convert to an ownership or
2. Instead of painting the drawings,
equity interest in the company in case of
crayoning (rubbing dry color over stone)
default, generally, after venture capital
was used.
companies and other senior lenders are paid.
3. Humans as subjects were also used. Which among the following financial
Which of the statements given above is/are instruments is best described by the above
correct? passage?
(a) 1 only (a) Mezzanine Financing
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Invoice Financing
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Senior Debt
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Debt Financing

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85. In the context of Electronic Gold Receipts, 88. Recently seen in the news 'Innovations for
consider the following statements: You' is a/an
1. The Electronic Gold Receipts shall be (a) Annual review process of the UNFCC
considered as securities held under awarding innovations based on
traditional knowledge to safeguard the
Demat form.
environment.
2. Any recognized stock exchange in the
(b) Compendium of innovations of
country can launch trading in Electronic entrepreneurial minds of India solving
Gold Receipts. problems of present for future
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Recognition of countrywide efforts in
correct? lieu of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan.
(a) 1 only (d) Collaborative effort of ISRO and
(b) 2 only Ministry of MSME to identify small
scale space science developments.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
89. Considered as the first queen to have fought
against the British colonial power, the
86. Consider the following pairs of land woman from Tamil Nadu is an embodiment
classification during Sangam age: of "Nari Shakti". The queen formed a
Land Type of land women's only army called 'Udaiyaal' and
classification formed an alliance with Hyder Ali to fight
1. Kurinji : mountains against British Colonizers.
2. Marudam : Agricultural land Identify the personality from the passage
given above.
3. Neydal : Desert land
(a) Velu Nachiyar
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(b) Kittur Chennama
correctly matched? (c) Abbaka Chowta
(a) 1 only (d) Anjalai Ammal
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 90. In the context of colonial India, the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Punnapra-Vayalar uprising of 1946 was a
(a) working class revolt.
87. In this historic case, the whole Anushilan (b) muslim peasants revolt against Hindu
group was put on trial and was charged with landlords.
(c) revolt against caste atrocities.
"Conspiracy" or "waging war against the
(d) tribal revolt against the outsiders.
King". The case took nearly one year to
complete and came to a close in 1909. In this
91. Arrange the following Himalayan peaks
case, Aurobindo Ghosh was defended by from West to East.
Chittaranjan das and was acquitted but 1. Namcha Barwa
prominent leaders like Hemchandra 2. Nanda Devi
Kanungo, Barin Ghosh, etc were convicted. 3. Kanchenjunga
Which of the following cases is being 4. Nanga Parbat
described in the above passage? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Alipore Bomb Case given below.
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) Lahore Conspiracy Case
(b) 1-2-4-3
(c) Kakori train robbery Case
(c) 2-4-3-1
(d) Delhi Conspiracy Case (d) 4-2-3-1
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92. The report, titled The State of the World‟s 95. Consider the following statements about
Land and Water Resources for Food and animal husbandry and fisheries in India:
1. Cattle and buffaloes accounts for largest
Agriculture (SOLAW 2021) is published by:
share in livestock farming.
(a) United Nations Environment Programme
2. Since independence, milk production in
(UNEP) the country has increased by about ten
(b) Food and Agriculture Organisation times.
(FAO) 3. More than 50% of the fish production
comes from the marine sector (seas and
(c) European Commission (EC)
oceans).
(d) WWF
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
93. Recently, the Centre has amended the Legal (a) 1 and 3 only
Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules (b) 2 only
2011. In this context, which of the following (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct?
1. Declaration of date of manufacture on
96. As per Article 243D and 243M of Indian
the pre-packed commodities is made Constitution, reservation of seats for the
mandatory. Scheduled caste in Gram Panchayats
2. The rules allow imported items to is not applicable to which of the following
States/U.T. of India?
declare the MRP in foreign currency.
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
3. The rules are drafted by the Ministry of
(b) Sikkim
Commerce. (c) Jammu and Kashmir
Select the correct answer using the code (d) Ladakh
given below.
97. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 and 3 only
Red Sanders:
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is listed as vulnerable in the
(c) 1 only International Union for Conservation of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Nature‟s (IUCN) Red List.
2. It is endemic to Western Himalayas.
94. Fowler Committee was appointed by the 3. It is used for making furniture,
woodcraft and musical instruments.
British Government of India on 29 April
4. It is listed under Appendix II of CITES.
1898 to examine the
Which of the statements given above are
(a) position of Indian currency correct?
(b) issues in civil services (a) 1 and 2 only

(c) expenditure of army (b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) educational reforms
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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98. In which of the following agricultural and
allied sectors is hundred per cent Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) allowed in India?
1. Animal Husbandry
2. Tea plantations
3. Palm Oil plantations
4. Development and Production of seeds
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

99. Which of the following statements best

describes the Hindu Undivided Family?
(a) It consists of all persons lineally
descended from a common ancestor, and
also the wives but not daughters of the
male descendants.
(b) It consists of all persons directly
descended from a common ancestor, and
also the wives and all the daughters of
the male descendants.
(c) It consists of all persons directly or
indirectly descended from a common
ancestor excluding the female members.
(d) It consists of all persons lineally
descended from a common ancestor and
includes their wives and unmarried
daughters.

100. With respect to the Mansabdari system under

the Mughal rule, consider the following
statements:
1. The mansabdars had both civil as well as
military functions.
2. All mansabdars were paid in cash.
3. It was hereditary in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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