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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2022 – Test – 3493

C
Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200

2022
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. With regards to the India Energy Outlook 4. Consider the following statements with
Report 2021, consider the following reference to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
statements: Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021:
1. It is published by the International 1. It includes both individuals and the
Atomic Energy Agency. companies who are unable to repay their
2. As per the report, India is the second outstanding debt.
largest global energy consumer. 2. It has two different resolution processes
3. Wind and solar energy constitute nearly for corporate debtors and micro, small
20% of India’s installed capacity. and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. In both the resolution processes the
correct? debtor himself or its creditors may apply
(a) 1 only for the initiation of insolvency
(b) 2 and 3 only resolution.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
2. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 1 and 2 only
Kalbelia dance : (c) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is a folk dance of Rajasthan state. (d) 2 and 3 only
2. It is included in the UNESCO list of
Intangible Cultural Heritage. 5. As per Sufism traditions the
Which of the statements given above is/are term 'ziyarat' refers to
correct? (a) community hospices of sufi saints
(a) 1 only (b) pilgrimage to sufi saint tombs
(b) 2 only (c) spiritual ecstacy attained by Sufi saints
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) devotional musical tradition of sufi
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 mystics

3. Arrange the following components of 6. Consider the following statements with

industry in increasing order of their share in reference to Blue Hydrogen:
India's Gross Value Added (GVA) during 1. Blue Hydrogen is derived by the
FY21. electrolysis of water using renewable
1. Mining power.
2. Manufacturing 2. Extraction of Blue Hydrogen leads to
3. Construction emissions of carbon monoxide and
4. Electricity carbon dioxide.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the following statements is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 2-1-4-3 (a) 1 only
(b) 1-3-2-4 (b) 2 only
(c) 2-3-4-1 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1-2-4-3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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7. Consider the following statements in the
context of BIMSTEC:
1. It was established as an economic bloc
through Bangkok Declaration.
2. The members of the BIMSTEC group
share a Free Trade Agreement.
3. Both Bhutan and India were founding
members of the BIMSTEC.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
10. Consider the following statements:
1. A law on a concurrent subject, though
enacted by the Parliament, is to be
executed by the states.
2. A single state cannot request the
Parliament to make a law on a state
subject.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only

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

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

8. Which of the following statements is/are 11. With reference to Article 368 of the
correct regarding the Indian economy post- constitution of India, which of the following
1991 reforms? actions require a special majority plus state
1. The growth in the Indian economy is
ratification by half of the states?
mainly driven by the growth in the
1. Increasing number of judges in the
manufacturing sector.
Supreme Court.
2. There is a rapid increase in foreign direct
2. Abolition of the GST Council
investment and foreign exchange
3. Amending Fundamental Rights
reserves of India.
3. There has been a shift in agriculture Select the correct answer using the code

production towards production for the given below.

export market focusing on cash crops. (a) 1 only

Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 only
given below. (c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only 12. In the context of the economy, the Lorenz
(d) 1, 2 and 3 curve reveals the
(a) effect of devaluation of currency on
9. Potyvirus, cucumovirus and geminivirus are
country’s balance of trade.
frequently seen in the news in the context of:
(b) distribution of income in an economy.
(a) crop diseases
(c) degree of income inequality.
(b) zoonotic diseases
(c) cattle diseases (d) effect of inflation on the unemployment

(d) vector borne diseases in humans rate.

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13. Which of the following statements 16. Which of the following statements regarding
is not correct with reference to the Non- the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Accelerating Inflation rate of unemployment (AIIB) are correct?
(NAIRU)?
1. AIIB is the second largest multilateral
(a) It is the highest unemployment rate in an
development bank by membership after
economy without causing wages growth
and inflation to rise. the World Bank.
(b) NAIRU only account for the impact of 2. China is the largest shareholder with
inflation on unemployment in an 26.61% voting shares in the bank
economy. followed by Japan.
(c) The economy operates above its full 3. AIIB offers only sovereign loans to its
capacity when the unemployment rate is
member countries.
lower than the NAIRU.
(d) It help in assessing the spare capacity in Select the correct answer using the code
the economy. given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
14. Consider the following statements about the (b) 1 and 3 only
Cripps Mission: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It offered dominion status with no right (d) 1 only
of secession for the provinces.
2. Gandhiji was the official negotiator from
17. Consider the following pairs:
the Congress side.
3. The only political party to welcome it Inscriptions Rulers
was the Radical Democratic Party led by 1. Dhauli : Ashoka
M.N. Roy. 2. Nasik : Gautamiputra Satkarni
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Mandasor : Yashodharman
correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correctly matched?
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
15. With reference to 'retractable roof polyhouse (d) 1, 2 and 3
technology' for the growth of food crops,
consider the following statements: 18. Consider the following statements :
1. It is a type of greenhouse that uses a
1. Currently there are 25 High Courts in
transparent polyethylene to cover the
India.
roof and sides of the building to let
natural light in. 2. President determines the strength of a
2. It allows the farmers to control the high court from time to time.
duration of sunlight quantity, humidity 3. A High Court judge holds office until he
and carbon dioxide levels for plant attains the age of 65 years.
growth. 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) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. Consider the following statements regarding 22. Which of the following are the expected
the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on outcomes if an electronics recycling
Adaptation to Drought (ARPA-AD) 2021- company is R2 certified in accordance with
2025:
the R2 Code of Practices?
1. It was adopted at the 26th UN Climate
1. Higher profit margins and additional
Change Conference of the Parties
(COP26) at Glasgow. market share through improvements in
2. It was developed with the support of the its operating systems and processes.
United Nations Economic and Social 2. Assurance to the companies' customers
Commission for Asia and the Pacific that it takes appropriate measures at its
(UNESCAP).
facility to protect the environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Assurance that all of a customer’s retired
correct?
(a) 1 only IT assets will be refurbished or recycled
(b) 2 only responsibly and legally irrespective of
(c) Both 1 and 2 the location of the services provided.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
20. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) 1 and 2 only
Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID)
(b) 1 and 3 only
number:
1. It is a 16 digit alphanumeric code given (c) 2 and 3 only
to jewellery at the time of hallmarking. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is mandatory for every piece of
jewellery. 23. With reference to the Financial account of
3. It would enable traceability of jewellery Balance of Payment, consider the following
Which of the statements given above is/are
statements:
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The financial account is the
(b) 2 and 3 only measurement of current ownership of the
(c) 3 only international assets .
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Investment in securities and
commodities form a component of
21. Consider the following pairs: Financial Account under Balance of
Glacier River
Payments.
1. Charabari : Mandakini
3. Increase in the foreign ownership of
2. Bandarpunch : Chenab
3. Milam : Sutlej domestic assets adds to the financial
4. Zemu : Teesta account.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above are correctly correct?
matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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24. With reference to the powers of Governor 27. Consider the following statements about the
consider the following statements: languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution:
1. Chancellors of universities in a state are
1. English is one of the mentioned
normally appointed by the Governor.
languages in the eighth schedule.
2. Governor cannot commute a death 2. The most recent language to be added to
sentence. the eighth schedule is Manipuri.
3. Governor can dissolve State Legislative Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Council if the council of ministers has
(a) 1 only
lost its majority.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
28. Consider the following statements with
(b) 1 and 2 only
reference to the debentures issued by the
(c) 2 and 3 only
companies:
(d) None 1. The debenture holders are the creditors
of the company and are entitled to get
25. Which among the following events interest irrespective of profit earned by
happened earliest? the company.
2. Interest paid on debentures is treated as
(a) Congress split at Surat
an expense and is charged to the profits
(b) Muzaffarpur conspiracy of the company.
(c) Establishment of National Council of 3. Debenture holders have the right to vote
Education and participate in the management of the
(d) Establishment of Servants of India company.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Society
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
26. Which of the following farmer welfare (b) 1 and 2 only
schemes is/are Centrally Sponsored (c) 1 only
Schemes? (d) 2 and 3 only

1. Pradhan Mantri - Kisan Samman Nidhi

29. Which of the following statements
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
is not correct regarding the Gupta age?
3. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-dhan (a) Gupta empire rose on the ruins of
Yojana Hunas.
Select the correct answer using the code (b) The punishments in the Gupta empire
were very severe and there was a strong
given below.
spy system.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) Ring-wells used for irrigation appeared
(b) 2 only for the first time in the Gangetic plains.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Gupta kings issued die-struck coins
(d) 3 only mostly in gold.

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30. Consider the following pairs: 33. Recently the Saryu Nahar National Project
State/UT Ramsar Site has been launched, which was completed
1. Ladakh : Tso Kar Wetland
under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee
: Asan Conservation
2. Gujarat Yojana. Which of the following rivers are
Reserve
3. Uttar Pradesh
: Sur Sarovar inter-linked by the Saryu Nahar National
Which of the pairs given above is/are Project?
correctly matched? 1. Betwa
(a) 2 only
2. Chambal
(b) 1 only
3. Saryu
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only 4. Ghaghara
5. Banganga
31. In the context of regional and caste Select the correct answer using the code
movements, consider the following pairs: given below.
Movement Area/Region
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. Satyashodhak samaj : Maharashtra
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
2. Aravipuram : Karnataka
movement (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. Kayasth Sabha : Uttar Pradesh (d) 3, 4 and 5 only
4. Nadar movement : Kerala

34. With reference to the Anti-Defection Law in

Which of the pairs given above are correctly
India consider the following statements:
matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only 1. Anti-Defection Law was enacted on the
(b) 2 and 4 only recommendation of the Y.B Chavan
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only committee.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 2. A legislator’s speech and conduct inside
the legislature cannot be used to
32. With reference to the works of Aryabhatta,
disqualify him under the Anti-Defection
consider the following statements:
1. He formulated the rule to find the area of Law.
a triangle which led to the origin of 3. Under this law, the presiding officer of
trigonometry. legislature has to decide on a
2. He discovered that earth rotated on its
disqualification case brought before him
own axis.
within six months.
3. He gave a scientific explanation for the
occurrence of solar and lunar eclipses. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
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35. In India, FDI is prohibited in which of the 38. Which of the following statements regarding
following sectors? the provisions of the Communal Award
1. Chit funds is/are correct?
1. Muslims, Sikhs and Marathas to get
2. Nidhi company
separate electorate.
3. Insurance sector
2. Depressed classes to get “double vote”,
4. Public Sector Banks
one used for separate electorate and
Select the correct answer using the code other for general electorate.
given below. 3. Three per cent seats to be reserved for
(a) 1 and 2 only women in all provinces across the
(b) 2 and 3 only country.
(c) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(d) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
36. Consider the following currencies: (c) 1, 2 and 3
1. Yen (d) 3 only
2. Renminbi
3. Swiss Franc 39. With reference to Non-fungible tokens
4. Pound Sterling (NFTs), consider the following statements:
Which of the currencies mentioned above 1. NFT is a digital asset that exists on a
are part of the Special Drawing Rights blockchain with a unique digital
signature.
(SDR) basket of the IMF?
2. These can be bought with
(a) 1 and 4 only
cryptocurrencies or cash.
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. All kinds of digital objects including
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only texts and tweets on twitter can be turned
(d) 2 and 3 only into an NFT.
Which of the statements given above is/are
37. With reference to the election process and correct?
guidelines in India consider the following (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
statements :
(c) 1 and 2 only
1. Any person contesting elections to the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Lok Sabha must deposit 25000 rupees.
2. EVMs and postal ballot papers used in
40. 'These paintings are done on the walls of
elections contain photographs of the houses to mark special or thanksgiving
candidates along with their party occasions. These are painted by Rathva
symbols. Bhils. These are large wall paintings,
3. Any person who is not convicted but in representing rows of numerous and
jail can vote in an election. magnificently coloured deities depicted as
horse riders.'
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the following is being described in
correct?
the above given passage?
(a) 1 only
(a) Pithoro paintings
(b) 2 only (b) Phad paintings
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Mithila paintings
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Pata paintings

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41. With regard to which of the following 44. TRPV1 & TRPM8 channel proteins, recently
functions of the government, can the writ of in news are associated with
mandamus be issued?
(a) genome editing tools
1. Judicial
(b) herbicide tolerant rice varieties
2. Legislative
3. Administrative (c) RNA based vaccines
Select the correct answer using the code (d) receptors for temperature and touch
given below.
(a) 1 only 45. Which of the following statements about
(b) 2 and 3 only
Biomass as a source of energy is not correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Burning biomass leads to net addition of
(d) 3 only
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
42. Consider the following statements regarding (b) Biomass can be derived from organic
a water body: waste or organic component of
1. It is the deepest hypersaline lake in the
municipal waste.
world.
(c) Biomass is formed by carbon captured
2. It is the lowest body of water on the
surface of Earth. during photosynthesis.
3. It is shrinking at an alarming pace losing (d) Burning biomass releases carbon
more than a meter of water per year. monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen
Which of the following water bodies is best
oxides.
described by the statements given above?
(a) Black Sea
46. Consider the following statements with
(b) Caspian Sea
(c) Dead Sea reference to the Second Five Year Plan
(d) Adriatic Sea (FYP):
1. The Plan aim was to make India a 'self-
43. Recently, Parliament passed the Juvenile
reliant' and 'self-generating' economy.
Justice (Care and Protection of Children)
2. The Plan focused on rapid
Amendment Bill, 2021. In this context,
consider the following statements: industrialization based on heavy & basic
1. The adoption of a child is final only if industries.
the adoption order is issued by a civil 3. The Plan has achieved the targeted
court.
growth rate.
2. All offenses committed against children
Which of the statements given above is/are
will be cognizable and non-bailable.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

correct? (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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47. Which of the following is/are the sources of 50. In the context of digital technologies for
nanoparticle pollution in the environment? entertainment, consider the following
statements:
1. Smoke from volcanoes and forest fires.
1. In Augmented Reality users experience a
2. Use of sunscreen lotions on beaches.
digital environment and are unaware of
3. Production of raw materials during what occurs in the physical environment
mining and refining. around them.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Mixed Reality allows individuals to be
given below. present in the world and interact with a
virtual environment simultaneously.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
48. Consider the following pairs:
Butterfly Species State
51. With reference to the administration of the
Butterfly Mughals in India, consider the following
1. Kaiser-i-Hind : Meghalaya statements:
2. Blue Mormon : Maharashtra 1. Diwan-i Kul looked after all matters
3. Common Peacock : Uttarakhand pertaining to the military administration.
2. The chief duty of the Mir Saman was to
Which of the pairs given above is/are
protect the laws of the Shariat.
correctly matched?
3. The Sadr-us Sudur was the officer in-
(a) 1 only charge of the royal karkhanas.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 3 only correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
49. Consider the following statements regarding (d) None
the State Legislatures in India :
1. Tamil Nadu does not have a Legislative 52. Consider the following statements regarding
Council. the global Circular Electronics Partnership
2. Maharashtra is the second largest (CEP):
1. It is led by World Wide Fund for Nature
Legislative Assembly in the country.
and International Renewable Energy
3. Under Article 169, provisions for having Agency.
a Legislative Council extend to states 2. It aims to maximize the value of
and union territories with legislatures. components, products and materials
Which of the statements given above is/are throughout their full lifecycles.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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53. Consider the following statements :
1. The nomenclature 'Rajya Sabha' for
Council of States was adopted in 1949.
2. In independent India, Rajya Sabha met
for the first time in 1952.
3. S.V.Krishnamoorthy Rao was the first
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
54. Consider the following statements:
1. Cabinet Secretary is the Ex officio Vice
Chairman of Civil Services Board.
2. In the order of precedence, he enjoys the
same rank as a judge of the Supreme
Court.
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
56. In the context of bees, which of the
following statements best describes Colony
Collapse Disorder?
(a) It is the disappearance of a queen bee in
a colony which hampers further
propagation of the colony.
(b) It is a sudden drop in the number of
drones or male bees in colony.
(c) It is the disappearance of majority of
worker bees in a colony leaving behind a
queen and plenty of food.
(d) It is the collapse of a bee hive due to
excessive accumulation of nectar.
57. Kesariya Stupa or Devala as is called locally
is one of the largest and tallest Buddhist
stupas in the world. It is located in
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Andhra Pradesh

55. Consider the following statements with

58. Consider the following:
reference to the representations of the
Kakatiya architecture: 1. Soyabean
1. Thousand Pillar temple built during this 2. Barley
period is a triple shrine dedicated to
3. Turmeric
Vishnu, Shiva, and Surya.
2. Golconda Fort which served as an early 4. Cotton
capital of the Qutub Shahi dynasty was 5. Groundnut
built during Kakatiya rule.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic
3. Sandbox Technique was used to build
Affairs has announced the Minimum
the foundation of the Ramappa Temple.
Which of the statements given above is/are Support Price for which of the above?
correct? (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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59. Consider the following statements about 62. Consider the following statements regarding
Indian Home Rule Society established Indian Pharma Industry:
during India’s freedom struggle: 1. India is the largest manufacturers and
1. It was established outside India. exporter of generic medicines.
2. It was started by Shyamji Krishnavarma. 2. 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
3. Its objective was to attain complete is allowed under the automatic route for
Independence by passive resistance and greenfield pharmaceuticals.
non-cooperation of an extreme form. 3. Pharma Industry accounts for the largest
Which of the statements given above are share of Indian exports during 2020-21.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) None (c) 3 only
(d) 1 only
60. Which of the following present their budget
to the Lok Sabha? 63. With reference to International Trade in
1. Union government
Agricultural Commodities, consider the
2. Union Territories without legislature
following statements:
3. States under the President's Rule.
1. India has remained a net exporter of
Select the correct answer using the code
agri-products since 1991.
given below.
2. The share of basmati rice in total
(a) 1 only
agricultural export value has been
(b) 1 and 2 only
declining since 2015-16.
(c) 2 and 3 only
3. Marine products constitute the highest
(d) 1, 2 and 3
share of total agricultural export value
during the last six years.
61. The movement started soon after the
Which of the statements given above is/are
annexation of Bengal by the British. During
correct?
the movement, the British authority was
(a) 1 and 2 only
defied and taxes were levied on zamindars
(b) 2 only
and peasants. The movement was started by
(c) 1 and 3 only
Muslims but Hindus also actively
(d) 2 and 3 only
participated in it. Bhawani Pathak and Devi
Chaudhurani were among the prominent
64. Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact
Hindu leaders who supported the movement.
Which of the following movements is being technology (PERC), recently in news is

described in the above-given passage? related to

(a) Pazhassi revolt (a) Pulse oximeter

(b) Ramosi uprising (b) X-ray imaging

(c) Fakir uprising (c) Solar cell technology

(d) Indigo revolt (d) Detection of gravitational waves
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65. Which among the following must be 68. Consider the following statements with
excluded while calculating National Income respect to Sattriya:
by expenditure method? 1. The Sattriya dance form was introduced
1. Purchase of shares in the National Stock in the 15th century A.D by the saint
Exchange Sankaradeva.
2. Central Vista Redevelopment Project
2. The repertoire of Sattriya dance is
3. Prime Minister Research Fellowships
centered around Lord Siva.
(PMRF)
3. Group dances are common in traditional
4. Donations to Prime Minister National
Sattriya dance.
Relief Fund
4. In order to maintain its uniqueness,
Select the correct answer using the code
dance elements from local folk dances
given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only were not included in the repertoire of
(b) 2 and 3 only Sattriya dance.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only
66. Which of the following best (b) 1 and 3 only
describes "Oceanic Gyres"? (c) 1 and 4 only
(a) Formation of coral reefs around (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
equatorial region.
(b) Local movement of water caused by 69. Consider the following statements regarding
meteorological effects such as
Fishing Cat:
atmospheric pressure.
1. It is nocturnal in nature.
(c) Large systems of circular ocean currents
2. In India, fishing cats are only found in
formed by global wind patterns
the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans.
(d) Relief feature formed around active
3. It is an adept swimmer and can enter the
volcanoes in the ocean.
water to prey on fish.

67. In which of the following ways may cell Which of the statements given above is/are

phone towers and their radiation affect correct?

birds? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Their navigation skills are adversely (b) 2 only
impacted leading to disoriented flying. (c) 3 only
2. Their bodies get cooled down very fast. (d) 1 and 3 only
3. Eggs and embryos of some species may
get damaged. 70. In the context of Science & Technology,
Select the correct answer using the code Hind II is a
given below. (a) herbicide tolerant rice variety
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) DNA based vaccine first developed in
(b) 2 and 3 only
India
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) restriction enzyme
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above
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71. Consider the following statements about the
Uttar Mimamsa school of philosophy:
1. It has its roots in Samkhya Philosophy.
2. It believes the world is Maya (illusion)
and there is only one reality, Brahman.
3. It strongly recommends the performance
of Vedic sacrifices to attain salvation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
74. With reference to key differences between
Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported
Products (RoDTEP) and Merchandise
Exports from IndiaScheme (MEIS), consider
the following statements:
1. Unlike MEIS, incentives under RoDTEP
can only be used for the payment of
Basic Customs Duty.
2. The RoDTEP incentive was often

(b) 2 only higher, as against the incentive under

(c) 1 and 2 only MEIS.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. RoDTEP Scheme has been framed in
accordance with the WTO guidelines,
72. Consider the following statements: unlike the MEIS.
1. A reclining Buddha statue represents the
Which of the statements given above is/are
Buddha in which he is about to enter
correct?
Parinirvana.
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Reclining Buddha was first depicted in
(b) 2 and 3 only
Gandhara art.
3. The largest Reclining Buddha in the (c) 3 only

world is in Cambodia’s Angkor (d) 1 and 3 only

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 75. Which of the following statements are
(a) 1 only correct regarding James Webb Telescope?
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is an orbiting infrared observatory that
(c) 1 and 2 only can look inside dust clouds.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The telescope will travel to a distance of
about 150 million km from Earth
73. Consider the following pairs:
orbiting the L1 Point.
Diamond Mines Country
3. It is a joint collaboration of NASA,
1. Aikhal : Russia
European Space Agency and the Japan
2. Jwaneng : South Africa
3. Nyurba : Botswana Aerospace Exploration Agency.

4. Catoca : Angola Select the correct answer using the code

Which of the pairs given above are correctly given below.
matched? (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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76. Consider the following statements in the 79. Which of the following Directive Principles
context of the Virtual Water Trade: is/are socialist in nature?
1. To promote equal justice and to provide
1. It refers to the import and export of
free legal aid to the poor.
hidden water in the form of products that 2. The State shall protect every monument
require water for production. or place of artistic or historic interest.
2. India is a net virtual water importer 3. To raise the level of nutrition and the
standard of living of people and to
because of the high dependency on
improve public health.
imported products.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 80. Which of the following provisions
was not provided by the Indian Councils
77. Consider the following pairs : Act, 1861?
(a) Indian members got representation in
Elephant Corridor State
Governor-General’s Council through
1. Sigur : Assam nomination by Secretary of state.
2. Tamorpingla–Jashpur : Chhattisgarh (b) It empowered the Governor-General’s
3. Karo-Karampada : Kerala Council to make laws.
(c) It decentralized the administration by
Which of the pairs given above is/are
setting up legislative councils in
correctly matched?
provinces.
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Governor-General was empowered to
(b) 2 only exercise veto power over the bills.
(c) 3 only
81. With reference to the various tree species of
(d) None
the world, consider the following statements:
1. The largest number of tree species are
78. Located in one of the aridest zones of the found in the Oceania and
peninsula, the kingdom was famous for state Nearctic realms.
of the art rainwater conservation system. 2. The Indo-Malaya and Oceania
biogeographic realm have the lowest
One such water reservoir is known
proportion of threatened tree species.
as kamalapuram. 3. Over 50% of the world’s tree species are
The above passage describes which of the threatened with extinction.
following kingdoms? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Vijayanagar Empire
(a) 1 only
(b) Parmara Dynasty
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Kakatiya Dynasty (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Pala Dynasty (d) None

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82. With reference to monsoons in India, 85. With reference to the differences between
consider the following statements: Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification,
1. Strengthening of Somali Jet stream gives consider the following statements:
rise to strong monsoon over peninsular 1. While bioaccumulation refers to the
India. accumulation of a toxic chemical in the
2. Tropical Easterly Jetstream dissipates tissue of a particular organism,
completely from the Indian Subcontinent biomagnification deals with build-up in
during the monsoon break conditions. multiple organisms.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. While bioaccumulation takes place
correct? between two given trophic levels,
(a) 1 only biomagnification takes place or occurs
(b) 2 only
within a given trophic level in a food
(c) Both 1 and 2
chain.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
83. With reference to Apple production in India,
(a) 1 only
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only
1. Jammu and Kashmir alone accounts for
(c) Both 1 and 2
more than 70% of apple production in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
India.
2. McIntosh is a variety of apple grown in
86. Who among the following can be appointed
the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh and
as the Returning Officer for the President’s
Uttarakhand.
election in India?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) Vice President

(b) 2 only (c) Chief Election Commissioner

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Secretary General of Lok Sabha
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
87. With reference to the ancient history of
84. Consider the following statements regarding India, which of the following features are
Coal deposits of India: related to the Harappan site, Dholavira?
1. Tertiary coal deposits account for more 1. Water harvesting and management
than 90 percent of total coal reserves in system
India. 2. Wooden Signboard
2. Tertiary coal is an inferior type of coal 3. Fire Altars
generally having low carbon content. 4. Dockyard
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) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

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88. With reference to the Maratha Empire, the
Sangola agreement signed in 1750 was to
(a) impose Chauth and Sardeshmukhi in
new territories occupied by Marathas.
(b) invest Peshwa with more authority.
(c) enhance trade ties with East India
Company.
(d) protect Hindus in Mughal territories.
89. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with regards to the temperate
deciduous forest?
91. Consider the following statements:
1. Part XI of the Constitution deals with the
relations between Union and States.
2. The word federation is not mentioned
anywhere in the constitution.
3. Under the Seventh Schedule, the state
list has more items than the concurrent
list.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

1. They are dominated by low broad leafed

92. Consider the following statements :
evergreen trees.
1. A Member of Parliament can object to
2. They have deep podzolic soils. the introduction of a Bill on the grounds
3. Annual rainfall is distributed uniformly that the Bill initiates legislation outside
throughout forest. the jurisdiction of Parliament.
2. In the case of multiple Private Bills, a
Select the correct answer using the code
ballot system is used to decide the
given below.
sequence of Bills for the introduction in
(a) 1 only Parliament.
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. A Bill can be published in the Official
(c) 1 and 3 only Gazette without introducing it in
parliament.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
90. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. Active immunity refers to the protection (b) 1 and 2 only
that is produced by the person’s own (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
immune system.
2. Unlike passive immunity, active
93. Which of the following components are
immunity usually is temporary. included in Transfer payment under Current
3. The immunity received by an infant Account of Balance of Payments?
from mother is a form of active 1. Gifts
2. Remittances
immunity.
3. Grants
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Government aid
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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94. Recently seen in news PANEX-21 is related 98. Consider the following pairs:
to: Mineral Disease
(a) Military exercise between India and deficiency
New Zealand
1. Calcium : Goitre
(b) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster
Relief exercise 2. Iodine : Bone and tooth decay
(c) Event hosted by CII for creating 3. Iron : Anaemia
awareness on crypto currency Which of the pairs given above is/are
(d) Trade agreement signed between India correctly matched?
and Russia
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
95. Which of the following pair of organisations
(c) 3 only
has released the Report "Renewable energy
for agri-food systems: Towards the (d) 1, 2 and 3
Sustainable Development Goals and the
Paris Agreement"? 99. With reference to Sun-synchronous orbit
(a) United Nations Environment Programme (SSO), consider the following statements:
and Wadebridge Renewable Energy
1. Satellites in SSO remains fixed in the
Network
(b) World Bank and Renewable Energy and same position in the sky as viewed from
Energy Efficiency Partnership any fixed location on Earth.
(c) Food and Agriculture Organization and 2. Satellites in SSO can be used to
International Renewable Energy accumulate data on long-term problems
Agency like deforestation or rising sea levels.
(d) United States Agency for International
Which of the statements given above is/are
Development and International
Renewable Energy Agency correct?
(a) 1 only
96. Consider the following statements with (b) 2 only
respect to the Lahore Congress Session, (c) Both 1 and 2
1929: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Poorna swaraj was declared as the goal
of the Congress.
100. With reference to the SMILE scheme,
2. It was presided by Jawaharlal Nehru.
3. The first All India Youth Congress came consider the following statements:
into being during this session. 1. SMILE aims at extensive rehabilitation
Which of the statements given above is/are and skill development of persons
correct? indulged in the act of begging
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. It is a central sector scheme formulated
(b) 2 only
by the Ministry of Social Justice and
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Empowerment.
Which of the statements given above is/are
97. If light travels from a rarer medium to a correct?
denser medium, then which of the following (a) 1 only
is correct? (b) 2 only
(a) Speed of light remains same
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Speed of light increases
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Speed of light decreases
(d) cannot be determined

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