Question Number: 1

Question Type: fact

Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Science and Technology
Concept: Science and Technology in India

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘INS Kavaratti’:

1. INS Kavaratti is an anti-submarine warfare corvette of the Indian Navy built
under Project 28.
2. It is the last of four indigenously built Kamorta-class corvettes under various
stages of induction with the Indian Navy.
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
ANS: c
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. INS Kavaratti is an anti-submarine warfare corvette of the Indian
Navy built under Project 28
Statement 2 is correct. It is the last of four indigenously built Kamorta-class
corvettes under various stages of induction with the Indian Navy.

INS Kavaratti was formally inducted into the Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Eastern
Naval Command here on 22nd October.

Question Number: 2
Question Type: Concept
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Economy
Concept: inflation
 Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding Consumer Price Index-Industrial
Workers (CPI-IW):
1. Apart from measuring inflation in retail prices, the CPI-IW is used to regulate
the dearness allowance (DA) of government staff and industrial workers, as well as
to revise minimum wages in scheduled employments.
2. The base year of the CPI-IW has been revised from 2001 to 2019 to reflect the
changing consumption pattern.
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
ANS: a
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. Apart from measuring inflation in retail prices, the
CPI-IW is used to regulate the dearness allowance (DA) of government staff
and industrial workers, as well as to revise minimum wages in scheduled employments.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The base year of the CPI-IW has been revised from 2001 to 2016
to reflect the changing consumption pattern.

Question Number: 3
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Environment and Ecology
Concept: Environmental Pollution

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB):
1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory
organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974.
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
ANS: c
Explanation: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory
organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act,
1974. The CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Question Number: 4
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: easy
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution

Q.4) Which of the following amendments to the Constitution of India sought to curb the
political defection?
a) 42nd
b) 52nd
c) 72nd
d) 32nd
ANS: b
Explanation: In 1985, to curb the evil of political defections, the 52nd constitution
amendment act on anti-defection was passed and the 10th Schedule was added in the
Indian Constitution.

Question Number: 5
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Economy
Concept: International Organizations

Q.5) ‘Inclusive Growth and Development Report’ is published by:

a) WEF b) World Bank
 c) IMF c) WTO
ANS: a
Explanation: Inclusive Growth and Development Report is published by the World
Economic Forum (WEF).

Question Number: 6
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Art and Culture
Concept: Visual Arts

Q.6) ‘Chanderi Saree’ is a GI tagged product. Which of the following state is famous for
Chanderi Sarees?
a) Maharashtra b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh d) Kerala
ANS: c
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh is famous for the Chanderi Sarees.

Question Number: 7
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: World Geography
Concept: World geography through maps

Q.7) The Mediterranean Sea is bordered by which of the following countries?

1. Lebanon
2. Morocco
3. Italy
4. Iraq
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1,2 and 3 only
 c) 2,3 and 4 only
d) 1,2,3 and 4
ANS: b
Explanation: The Mediterranean Sea is not bordered by Iraq. Other mentioned countries
open out to The Mediterranean Sea.

Question Number: 8
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Environment and ecology
Concept: Environment Conservation

Q.8) Consider the following pairs

Ramsar site State
1. Harike Lake Punjab
2. Bhoj Wetland Maharashtra
3. Kolleru Lake Andhra Pradesh
4. Deepor Beel Assam
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
a) 1,2 and 3 only
 b) 1,3 and 4 only
c) 1,2,3 and 4
d) 3 and 4 only
ANS: b
Explanation:

The Bhoj Wetland is not in Maharashtra. It is located in Madhya Pradesh.

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl

Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is
also known as the Convention on Wetlands. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran,
where the Convention was signed in 1971.

Question Number: 9
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: World Geography
Concept: World Geography through maps

Q.9) What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one
proceeds from south to north?
1.Bangkok
2.Shanghai
3.Jakarta
4.Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 4-2-1-3
b) 3-2-4-1
c) 3-4-1-2
d) 4-3-2-1
ANS: c
Explanation:
Correct sequence is – Jakarta-Singapore-Bangkok-Shanghai.

Question Number: 10
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution

Q.10) The Central Bureau of Investigation comes under which of the following?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Ministry of Law
c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
d) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
ANS: d

Explanation: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier

investigating agency of India. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the CBI is headed by the Director.

Question Number: 11
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution

Q.11) Consider the following statements regarding the National Institution for
Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
1. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the NITI Aayog.
 2. The NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India.

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
ANS: c
Explanation:
Statement 2 is correct: The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is a
policy think tank of the Government of India, established with the aim to achieve
sustainable development goals with cooperative federalism by fostering the involvement
of State Governments of India in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up
approach.
Statement 1 is correct: The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the
NITI Aayog.

Question Number: 12
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: hard
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution

Q.12) The National Commission for Scheduled Caste was established under which article
of the Indian Constitution?
a) Article 338
b) Article 324
c) Article 148
d) Article 150

ANS: a
Explanation: The establishment of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has been
done under Article 338. The NCSC is in the news due to rising atrocities against the SCs.
 Question Number: 13
Question Type: Concept
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution

Q.13) On what grounds can the State limit the freedom of speech?
1. National Security
2. Integrity and Unity of the State
3. Public order
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3
ANS: d

Explanation:
According to Article 19(1)(a) all citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and
expression.
The state can limit Freedom of Speech on the following grounds:
1. Defamation
2. Friendly Relations with Foreign Countries
3. National Security
4. Integrity and Unity of the State
5. Public order

Question Number: 14
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: World geography
Concept: World geography through maps
 Q.14) Consider the following pairs:
Nation Capital
1. Lebanon Amman
2. Syria Damascus
3. Jordan Beirut
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1,2 and 3
d) 2 and 3 only
ANS: b
Explanation: Correct pairs are:
Nation Capital
Lebanon Beirut
Syria Damascus
Jordan Amman

Question Number: 15
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution

Q.15) Which committee recommended the establishment of the Central Bureau of Investigation?
a) Santhanam Committee
b) Rajamannar Committee
c) Punchhi Committee
d) None of the above
ANS: a
Explanation: The Central Bureau of Investigation was established on the recommendation of the
Santhanam Committee (1962-64)

Question Number: 16
Question Type: fact
 Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Internal Security
Concept: Money Laundering

Q.16) Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
1. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in
1989.
2. The objectives of the FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of
legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist
financing, etc.
3. India is not a member of the FATF.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
ANS: a
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-
governmental body established in 1989 during the G-7 Summit in Paris.
Statement 2 is correct. The objectives of the FATF are to set standards and promote
effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating
money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the
international financial system.
Statement 3 is incorrect. India is one of the members of the FATF.

Question Number: 17
Question Type: Concept
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Economy
Concept: fiscal policy

Q.17) Consider the following statements regarding the public debt in India:
1) Public debt is the total amount borrowed by the government of a
country.
 2) Of the Union government’s public debt, the borrowings from the
foreign sources is less than the borrowings from the internal sources.
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

ANS: c
Explanation: Public debt is the total amount borrowed by the government of the
day. In the Indian context, public debts include- the total liabilities of the union
government that have to be paid from the consolidated fund of India.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Over the years, the Union government has allowed a considered strategy to
reduce its dependence on foreign loans in its overall loan mix.
Internal debt constitutes more than 93% of the overall public debt.
Hence, statement 2 is also correct.

Question Number: 18
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Current affairs
Concept: current affairs

Q.18) India's first multi-modal logistics park is coming up in which of the following states?
a) Kerala
b) Bihar
c) Assam
d) Punjab
ANS: c
Explanation: India's first multi-modal logistics park to come up in Assam. The multi-modal
logistic park will be developed under the ambitious Bharatmala-Pariyojna.
The ₹693.97 crore park will provide direct connectivity through air, road, rail and waterways to
the people

Question Number: 19
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: medium
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Current affairs
Concept: current affairs

Q.19) ‘Nagorno-Karabakh’ region is in the news in the recent past. It is disputed region between
which of the following countries?
a) Iran-Iraq c) Pakistan-Afghanistan
b) Israel-Syria d) Armenia-Azerbaijan
ANS: d
Explanation: Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked region in the South Caucasus, within the
mountainous range of Karabakh, lying between Lower Karabakh and Zangezur, and
covering the south-eastern range of the Lesser Caucasus mountains. The region is mostly
mountainous and forested. It is a disputed territory between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Question Number: 20
Question Type: fact
Question Difficulty Level: easy
Marking: (+2, -0.66)
Expected time to solve: 60 seconds
Topic: Indian Polity
Concept: Indian Constitution

Q.20) Languages recognised by the Indian Constitution are included in:

a) Sixth Schedule
b) Eighth Schedule
c) Third Schedule
d) Fifth Schedule
ANS: b
 Explanation: Languages recognised by the Indian Constitution are included in the Eighth
Schedule.