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1. Which one of the following statements best 4. There is growing evidence to suggest a shift
describes the idea behind a “Zero-day Attack” of manufacturing activity from urban to rural
 often talked about in media? areas in India. In this context, which of the
(a) An attack that targets a computer-
following could be the reasons for the urban-
software vulnerability previously
rural manufacturing shift?
unknown
1. Low cost of production in rural areas
(b) An attack launched following the
vendor's patch release to address the 2. Increased capital intensity of production
vulnerability 3. Low cost of capital in rural areas
(c) A malware designed to deny a user or Select the correct answer using the code given
organization access to files on their below.
computer. By encrypting these files and (a) 1 and 2 only
demanding a ransom payment
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) An attack that uses social engineering
(c) 1 and 3 only
techniques to trick the target into
(d) 1, 2 and 3
disclosing sensitive information

2. In the context of foreign invasions during the 5. Consider the following statements:
18th century, consider the following 1. Glaciers are not found in tropical regions.
statements regarding Ahmad Shah Abdali: 2. The Siberian climate is not found in the
1. In 1752, Punjab was ceded to him by the southern hemisphere.
Mughals.
3. Cyclones do not originate in polar
2. He defeated Muhammad Shah, the
regions.
Mughal emperor, in the Battle of Karnal.
3. He defeated Marathas in the third Battle Which of the statements given above is/are
of Panipat. correct?
Which of the statements given above are (a) 2 only
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to satellite navigation

3. Which of the following states were union services, consider the following statements:
territories before attaining statehood? 1. India’s NavIC consists of 24 active
1. Meghalaya satellites and has global coverage.
2. Mizoram 2. GAGAN is a satellite based
3. Manipur augmentation system (SBAS) for the
4. Sikkim Indian airspace.
5. Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given
correct?
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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7. With reference to India’s struggle for 10. Consider the following statements regarding
freedom, which of the following events/
Annual Survey of Industries (ASI):
 developments happened the earliest?
(a) Publication of Simon Commission report 1. It provides data on growth and structure
(b) Jinnah’s famous ‘Fourteen Points’ of both organized and unorganised
(c) First Round Table Conference
sectors.
(d) Deepavali Declaration by Irwin
2. It is conducted by the National Statistical
8. Consider the following pairs: Office (NSO).
Step taken by the Type of majority
Which of the statements given above is/are
House/Parliament involved
1. Impeachment of : three-fourth of the correct?
the President total membership (a) 1 only
of each house
(b) 2 only
2. Removal of the : two-third of the
CAG total membership (c) Both 1 and 2
of the house (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Removal of the : two-third of the
Lok Sabha speaker members present
and voting 11. With reference to semiconductors, consider
How many pairs given above is/are correct?
the following statements:
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs 1. Semiconductors are materials with highly
(c) All three pairs controllable electrical conductivity.
(d) None of the pairs
2. Silicon, germanium and gallium arsenide

9. Consider the following statements regarding are the most widely used semiconductors.
the geography of India: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. One has to travel through a minimum of
correct?
three states in order to go from India’s
smallest state to the largest state (in terms (a) 1 only
of geographical area) excluding the (b) 2 only
origin and destination states.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. One has to travel through a minimum of
four states in order to go from the state (d) Neither 1 nor 2
with the highest population (2011 census)
and the state with the lowest population
excluding the origin and destination 12. In the context of India, Glyphosate recently
states. seen in news is a
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) herbicide
not correct?
(a) 1 only (b) fertilizer
(b) 2 only (c) chlorofluorocarbon
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) flame retardant
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. Consider the following pairs: 16. Which one of the following foreign travelers
Literature Contains/is about recorded the enmity between the Pratiharas

1. Rig Veda : forest books and Rashtrakutas during his visit to Kannauj?
2. Aryanakas : hymns praising gods (a) Marco Polo
3. Brahmanas : philosophical texts (b) Al Biruni
4. Upanishads : treatises relating to (c) Francois Bernier
prayer and sacrificial (d) Al Masudi
ceremony
How many pairs given above are not 17. Consider the following pairs:
correctly matched? Report Published by
(a) Only one pair 1. State of Climate : Climate Action
(b) Only two pairs Action Report Tracker
(c) Only three pairs 2. Breakthrough : United Nations
(d) All four pairs Agenda Report Framework
Convention on
14. In the context of climatology, which of the Climate Change
following best describes the Fujiwhara 3. Greenhouse Gas : Climate Action
effect? Bulletin Network
(a) A situation of cold weather and Which of the pairs given above is/are
precipitation after the volcanic eruption correctly matched?
(b) It is a situation of sudden copious rainfall (a) 1 only
in the mountainous regions.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) It is an interaction between tropical
(c) 2 and 3 only
storms formed around the same time.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) A situation of unusually hot weather that
typically lasts two or more days.
18. Consider the following statements regarding
Collective Investment Scheme (CIS):
15. Consider the following statements with
1. CIS is a scheme where individuals come
reference to subordinate courts in India:
together and pool their money to invest in
1. The munsiff possesses limited
a particular asset.
jurisdiction and decides civil cases of
2. Investors have day to day control over the
small pecuniary stake.
2. The judicial magistrate can try criminal management and operation of the

cases which are punishable with scheme.

imprisonment for a term of up to three 3. CIS are regulated by the Securities and
years. Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
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 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. Consider the following rivers: 22. ‘Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose’ was the
1. Zambezi theme of which of the following recently
 2. Limpopo
conducted summits?
3. Yangtze
4. Nile (a) G 7
Which of the above rivers flow into the Indian (b) G 4
Ocean?
(c) Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Voice of Global South
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 23. He was a follower of Gokhale and established
the Social Service League in Bombay; he also
20. With reference to the Poona Pact during
founded the All India Trade Union Congress
India’s struggle for freedom, consider the
following statements: and represented labor at Second Round Table
1. It amended the Communal Award Conference. He was
announced by British Prime Minister
(a) N. M. Joshi
Ramsay Macdonald.
2. It provided for the system of joint (b) S. A. Dange
electorates for the depressed classes in (c) Lala Lajpat Rai
the provincial and central legislatures. (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only 24. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Consumer
(c) Both 1 and 2
Price Index (CPI):
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. While WPI reflects the change in average

21. With reference to the Paika rebellion of prices at the first stage of transaction, CPI
Odisha, consider the following statements: reflects the average change in prices at
1. The Paikas were the traditional landed
retail level.
militia who enjoyed rent-free land
2. Unlike the WPI basket, CPI basket
tenures for their military service and
policing functions. includes services.
2. The Paikas revolted against the king who 3. WPI has more weight of food and
was supported by the Britishers.
beverages component than the CPI.
3. It was led by Baxi Jagabandhu
Bidyadhara. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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25. Consider the following statements regarding 28. Consider the following statements regarding
the International Fund for Agricultural Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure

Development (IFAD): Development Fund (FIDF):
1. FIDF envisages creation of fisheries
1. It is a specialized agency of the United
infrastructure facilities both in marine
Nations.
and inland fisheries sectors.
2. It was established after the World Food
2. FIDF aims to augment the country’s fish
Conference, 1974, Rome.
production to 20 million tonnes by 2022-
3. It’s membership is open to any State that 23.
is a member of the United Nations or the 3. NABARD is the nodal implementing
International Atomic Energy Agency. agency for FIDF Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?

(a) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only

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

29. Consider the following statements:

26. What is common to the plants known as 1. Non-resident external accounts (NRE)
Azolla, Duckweed, Cattail and Poplar? are used to manage income earned in
(a) Their extract is widely used in cosmetics. India by non-residents.
(b) They are invasive plants that reduce 2. Non-resident ordinary accounts (NRO)

biodiversity in the area in which they are those used by non-residents to

transfer earnings from foreign country to
grow.
India.
(c) They are hybrid herbaceous edible oil
3. Currently, UPI transactions are allowed
plants.
to and from NRO/NRE accounts linked to
(d) They are phytoremediation plants that Indian numbers.
can remove pollutants from the soil. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
27. The ruler is said to have died by the practice (a) 1 only
of Sallekhana under the guidance of Jaina (b) 2 and 3 only

monk Bhadrabahu. His court witnessed the (c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
visit of Megasthenes who was a Greek
ambassador sent by Seleucus Nicator.
30. The terms ‘Bayraktar TB2, Shahed-136 and
Which of the rulers is being described in the
TAPAS 201’ sometimes mentioned in the
passage given above? news recently are related to
(a) Ashoka (a) Nuclear submarines
(b) Chandragupta Maurya (b) Nano-satellites
(c) Bindusara (c) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
(d) Pushyamitra Shunga (d) Hypersonic weapons
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31. Consider the following statements regarding 34. With reference to Red Sanders, consider the
inheritance tax: following statements:

1. It is a progressive tax imposed on the 1. It is found in the southern tropical dry
recipients of inherited assets. deciduous forests of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Currently, India has one of the highest 2. It is listed as 'endangered' in International
inheritance tax rates in the world.
Union for Conversation of Nature
Which of the following statements is/are
(IUCN)'s Red List of Threatened Species.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
32. Consider the following pairs: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Biofuel Process involved in
the production 35. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Biodiesel : Transesterification Magneto-telluric (MT):
2. Biobutanol : Fermentation of 1. It is a geophysical method used to
starch understand the underground structure and
3. Biohydrogen : Pyrolysis processes of the earth.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
2. In the MT method, the earth’s natural
matched?
electromagnetic field is used as a source
(a) 1 and 2 only
field.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only

33. With reference to Lord Macaulay’s famous (b) 2 only

‘education minute', consider the following (c) Both 1 and 2
statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It settled the orientalist-anglicist debate
on education in favor of the anglicists. 36. The Third Schedule of the Indian
2. Lord Charles Metcalfe became the first Constitution contains the forms of oaths or
Governor General to pass the resolution affirmations for certain office bearers. Which
implementing Macaulay’s ‘education of the following office-bearers is mentioned
minute.
under the Third Schedule of the Indian
Which of the statements given above is/are
Constitution?
correct?
(a) Governor of states
(a) 1 only
(b) The President of India
(b) 2 only
(c) Chief Election Commissioner
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
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37. Consider the following statements with 40. In the context of the ancient history of India,
reference to Yaya Tso, a lake proposed to be consider the following statements regarding
 grammarian Dandin :
a Biodiversity Heritage Site.
1. It is located in Himachal Pradesh. 1. He was contemporary of Chandragupta
2. It is a nesting habitat for black necked Maurya.
crane and bar headed goose. 2. Dashakumaracharita, a prose romance

Which of the statements given above is/are was written by him.

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

38. Consider the following statements regarding 41. Consider the following statements with
the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities reference to podzols (soil):
(Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities or 1. It is commonly found in the boreal biome.
CLM): 2. Soil is characterized by high levels of
1. It falls under the Ministry of Social phosphates and it is good for agriculture.
Justice and Empowerment. 3. Soil has a pH between 3.5-4.5 due to the
2. Its function is to investigate all matters excessive leaching of alkaline matter.
related to safeguards provided to Which of the statements given above are
linguistic and religious minorities. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only

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

(c) Both 1 and 2

42. Consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Mangroves can only be found around the
equator in tropical and subtropical
39. Consider the following statements with
latitudes.
reference to Leith’s Softshell Turtle:
2. MISHTI is a new program for mangrove
1. It is endemic to peninsular India.
plantations along India’s coastline and on
2. It is protected under Schedule IV of the salt pan lands.
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 3. India joined the Mangrove Alliance for
3. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the Climate at the 21st Conference of the
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Parties in Paris.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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43. Consider the following statements regarding 45. Consider the following statements with

Merchant Discount Rate (MDR): regard to the ‘SHRESHTA’ Scheme for


1. It is the charge levied by government on residential education for students in High
school in Targeted Areas:
payment service providers for promoting
1. It aims at providing quality education and
digital payments.
opportunity to students of SC and ST
2. As of January 2023, there is no MDR
Category.
levied for RuPay-based debit card and 2. Under this scheme admission will be
UPI transactions. provided in CBSE affiliated government
Which of the statements given above is/are schools.

correct? 3. Ministry of Social Justice and

(a) 1 only Empowerment will cover the whole cost

of program.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
44. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 3 only
"The State of World's Forests (SOFO)" (d) 2 and 3 only

Report, 2022:

1. It is an initiative of the United Nations 46. Consider the following statements with
respect to the appointment of the Chief
Forum on Forests (UNFF).
Justice of India (CJI):
2. The report stated that 30% of new
1. The Union Minister of Law and Justice
diseases reported since 1960, can be
seeks the recommendation of the
attributed to deforestation and land-use outgoing Chief Justice of India for the
change. appointment of the next Chief Justice of
3. The report presents data and analysis on India (CJI).

the interaction between forests and 2. By a constitutional rule, the senior-most

people every two years. judge of the Supreme Court is appointed

as Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 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 one of the following statements best 50. Consider the following statements regarding
describe the idea behind "dark patterns" often
 Olive Ridley turtles:
talked about in media?
(a) Dark patterns are user-friendly design 1. They are the world’s smallest and most
techniques that help users make more
abundant sea turtles, living in the warm
informed decisions.
(b) Dark patterns are unethical user interface seas of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian
designs that trick or deceive users into
oceans.
taking certain actions.
(c) Dark patterns are user interfaces that are 2. Their mass nesting is called Arribada,
designed to access the dark web.
where thousands of females lay eggs on
(d) Dark patterns are user interfaces that are
designed to make websites more the same beach.
accessible for users with disabilities.
3. They are protected under Schedule I of

48. Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
World Customs Organization (WCO):
Which of the statements given above are
1. It is a UN body established for enhancing
effectiveness and efficiency of customs correct?
administrations. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. Currently, it is the only international
organisation with competence in customs (b) 2 and 3 only
matters. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Indian Customs is a member of WCO.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 51. With reference to the Durand agreement
(c) 1 only 1893, consider the following statements:
(d) 1 and 3 only
1. It was fixed by British civil servant Henry
49. In the context of MNCs, consider the Mortimer Durand and the then Afghan
following statements regarding royalties:
1. Royalty payments are payments made by Emir, Abdur Rahman Khan.
MNCs to their foreign parent firms for 2. It demarcated Khyber pass on the
use of property, patent, copyrighted
Afghanistan side.
work, licence or franchise.
2. Currently, royalty payments are regulated Which of the statements given above is/are
by the government and capped at 5
correct?
percent of annual domestic sales.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 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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52. In the context of tribal governance, consider 55. Recently, a report highlighting the first-ever
the following statements with regard to the list of fungal "priority pathogens" was
 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups published by
(PVTGs):
(a) United Nations Environment Programme
1. The PVTGs are those tribes that were
(UNEP)
known as 'criminal tribes' during the
(b) Global Footprint Network
colonial period.
2. The Constitution of India, under Article (c) World Health Organisation (WHO)
342, provides for the protection of (d) Health and Environment Alliance
PVTGs. (HEAL)
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 56. The species Meizotropis pellita, Fritillaria
(a) 1 only cirrhosa, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, sometimes
(b) 2 only
mentioned in the news are:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Medicinal plants of Himalayas
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Invasive alien species

53. Which of the following statements is not (c) Indicator species of Western Ghats
correct about the institutions of the World (d) Keystone species of Andaman and
Bank Group? Nicobar island
(a) The International Finance Corporation is
the largest global development institution 57. Consider the following statements National
focused on the private sector in
Commission for Minority Educational
developing countries.
Institutions (NCMEI):
(b) The Multilateral Investment Guarantee
1. It is a statutory body and has been
Agency is devoted to international
investment dispute settlement. endowed with the powers of a civil court.
(c) The International Bank for 2. It is headed by a chairman who has been
Reconstruction and Development lends a judge of a high court and its three
to governments of middle-income and members are nominated by the Central
creditworthy low-income countries. Government.
(d) The International Development 3. The Commission can look into
Association provides interest-free loans
complaints relating to the violation and
and grants to governments of the poorest
deprivation of the rights of minorities to
countries.
establish and administer educational

54. Which of the following inscriptions contains institutions.

a signature along with the account of the Which of the statements given above is/are
calligraphic skills of King Harshavardhana of correct?
Vardhana dynasty? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) Banskhera inscription (b) 2 only
(b) Madhuban inscription
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Nalanda inscription
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) Sonepat inscription
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58. Consider the following statements regarding 61. Consider the following statements with
Additional Surveillance Measure (ASM) reference to Nirbhaya Fund:
 framework: 1. It is a non-lapsable fund managed by the
1. The purpose of the ASM framework is to Ministry of Finance.
alert the investors dealing in securities 2. The One Stop Centre scheme is funded
with unusual price movements. through the Nirbhaya Fund.
2. The shortlisting of securities for placing Which of the statements given above is/are
in ASM is based on an objective criterion correct?
decided by the RBI.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
62. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Mangrove Alliance for Climate:
1. It was led by the United Arab Emirates
59. With reference to Rule 267 of the Rajya
Sabha, consider the following statements: and Indonesia.

1. It gives special power to a Rajya Sabha 2. It aims to increase mangrove cover by

member to suspend the pre-decided 50% of the current area by 2030.
agenda of the house. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. This rule was invoked for the first time in correct?
the Rajya Sabha in 2016 for allowing a (a) 1 only
debate on demonetization. (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
(b) 2 only 63. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2 Swachh Vayu Survekshan:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It refers to a ranking system of cities
selected under National Clean Air
60. With reference to the Naqshbandi school of Programme.
Sufism, consider the following statements:
2. The ranking is based on measurement of
1. It was introduced in India during the reign
air quality parameters.
of Akbar.
3. Central Pollution Control Board assesses
2. Jahangir became an ardent follower of the
the performance of cities as per
Naqshbandi school under the influence of
framework provided on PRANA portal.
Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
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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64. Which of the following can be considered as 67. The Economics of Land Degradation
an asset of a Bank? Initiative is a global science policy initiative.
 It was launched by which of the following
(a) Savings bank deposits
organisations?
(b) Loans from the Reserve Bank
1. The European Commission
(c) Paid-up capital 2. The United Nations Convention to
(d) Loans and advances to customers Combat Desertification
3. The German Federal Ministry for
65. With reference to the dark web, consider the Economic Cooperation and Development
4. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
following statements:
Change
1. It is the virtual equivalent of a black Select the correct answer using code given
market. below.
2. It is shielded by specialized software such (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
as Tor. (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Dark Web operators transact in virtual
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
currencies such as cryptocurrencies.
Which of the statements given above are 68. Consider the following statements regarding
correct? Climate and Clean Air Coalition:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. It is a voluntary partnership of
(b) 2 and 3 only governments, intergovernmental
organizations, businesses, scientific
(c) 1 and 3 only
institutions and civil society
(d) 1, 2 and 3 organizations.
2. It aims to reduce short-lived climate
66. Consider the statements regarding 'Amur pollutants.
Falcons': Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. They are the world’s longest travelling
(a) 1 only
raptors.
(b) 2 only
2. Doyang lake, a stopover for the Amur (c) Both 1 and 2
falcons during their annual migration, is (d) Neither 1 nor 2
located in Nagaland.
3. These species of birds come under the 69. Which of the following departments does/do
not come under the purview of the Ministry
category of 'Least Concern' in the
of Home Affairs?
International Union for Conservation of 1. Department of Official Language
Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened 2. Department of Border Management
Species. 3. Department of Administrative Reforms
Select the correct answer using the code given and Public Grievances
Select the correct answer using the code given
below
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
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70. Consider the following pairs: 73. Consider the following statements about
Paintings Painter government initiatives for environment

1. Journey’s end : Abanindranath
protection in India:
Tagore
2. Tiller of the soil : Raja Ravi Varma 1. MISHTI is an initiative to facilitate
3. Rama vanquishing : Nandalal Bose mangrove plantation along India's
the pride of the ocean
coastline.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? 2. PM PRANAM has been launched to
(a) 1, 2 and 3 encourage optimal use of wetlands.
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. Amrit Dharohar has been launched to
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only promote balanced use of chemical

fertilizers.
71. Consider the following statements with
Which of the statements given above is/are
regard to Bhand Pather:
1. It is a traditional theatre form of correct?
Himachal Pradesh.
(a) 1 only
2. It is a mixture of play, music, and dance
in a satirical style. (b) 1 and 2 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only

correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 74. In the context of geopolitics, ‘B9’, sometimes
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
mentioned in the news, is

72. Consider the following statements with (a) An alliance of nine European states that
reference to the Eastern Ghats: met occasionally to discuss matters of
1. The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous
mutual pan-European interest.
ranges passing through four states.
2. Limestone, bauxite and iron ore are found (b) A list of nine countries that will form the
in the Eastern Ghats hill ranges.
Working Group on Sustainable
3. The Tirumala Hills are located along the
Seshachalam-Velikonda Range. Development Goals.

4. Javadi and Shevaroy hills lie south of the (c) A group of nine NATO countries in
Kaveri river.
Eastern Europe that became part of the
Which of the statements given above are
correct? US-led military alliance after the end of
(a) 1 and 4 only the Cold War.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) A list of nine actions to tackle the climate
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 crisis and save depleting biodiversity.
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75. With reference to National Pension System 78. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of
(NPS), consider the following statements: the following Ramsar sites in India as one
 1. It generates market-linked returns proceeds from east to west?
without any assurance of returns.
1. Tampara Lake
2. NPS is mandatory for all Central
2. Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary
Government employees, including those
in the Armed Forces. 3. Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary
3. NPS can be subscribed by any Indian 4. Rudrasagar lake
citizen aged between 18-70 years. Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are below.
correct?
(a) 1-2-3-4
(a) 1 only
(b) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2-1-3-4
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3-1-4-2

76. With reference to a ruler of the Delhi 79. Consider the following statements regarding
Sultanate, consider the following statements: Global Shield Financing Facility:
1. He introduced the festival of Nauroz.
1. It aims to help developing countries
2. He excluded non-Turks from the
access finances for recovery from climate
administration.
3. He introduced the customs of sijada and shocks.
paibos. 2. The facility will support the Global
Which of the following personalities has been Shield Against Climate Risks, an
described in the statements given above? initiative launched at COP27 of
(a) Ghiyas-ud-din-Balban
UNFCCC to protect vulnerable people
(b) Alauddin Khilji
from disasters.
(c) Khizr Khan
(d) Bahram Shah Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
77. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only
bamboo cultivation in India: (b) 2 only
1. Bamboo is naturally found in all regions (c) Both 1 and 2
of India.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. More than 50% of the bamboo resources
are found in the eastern and Northeastern
states. 80. Which of the following committees is not
3. Commercial bamboo cultivation requires chaired by the speaker of the Lok
a permit under the Indian Forest Act. Sabha?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Business Advisory Committee
correct?
(b) Committee on Private Members’ Bills
(a) 2 and 3 only
and Resolutions
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Rules Committee
(d) 1 only (d) General Purposes Committee
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81. With reference to Komagata Maru incident, 84. Which of the following Indian states does not
consider the following statements: have a legislative council?
 1. Komagata Maru was a Japanese
(a) Uttar Pradesh
steamship that voyaged from Japan to
Canada in 1914. (b) Madhya Pradesh
2. Indian Home Rule Society used the (c) Maharashtra
incident to organize a massive uprising
(d) Karnataka
against the British Empire.
Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct? 85. With reference to the religious history of
(a) 1 only
India, consider the following statements
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 regarding Ajivikas:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Makkhali Goshala was the most
important leader of this sect.
82. With reference to genetic disorders, consider
2. They held that pleasure and pain could
the following statements:
1. Men are more likely to be born with not be altered in the course of samsara.
colour blindness. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that
correct?
occurs only in women.
3. Sickle cell anaemia occurs when both (a) 1 only
parents are carriers for the gene. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 86. Consider the following statements with
(d) 1, 2 and 3
respect to muons:

83. Consider the following statements with 1. They are like electrons but 200 times
reference to the composition of parliamentary heavier than the electron.
forums:
2. They exist for only 2.2 microseconds
1. The speaker of Lok Sabha is the ex-
officio President of all the forums. before they decay.
2. Each forum consists of not more than 31 3. Atmospheric muons constantly hit every
members, with a maximum of 25
inch of the Earth’s surface and pass
members from Lok Sabha.
through almost any substance.
3. The Secretary-General of Lok Sabha is
the secretary to the forums. Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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87. Which of the following statements is/are 90. Which of the following is/are the duties of the
correct regarding the pyrocumulonimbus Returning Officer (RO)?

clouds? 1. To designate the counting centers and get
1. These are thunder clouds created by them approved by the Election
intense heat from the Earth’s surface. Commission well in advance
2. They are formed similarly to 2. To send notice to the candidates about the
cumulonimbus clouds. place, date, and time of counting of votes
3. They act as a cleanser for several aerosol 3. To appoint and train staff for counting of
pollutants trapped in the stratosphere and votes
upper atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only

91. In the context of Harappan culture, which of

88. With reference to the cantonment boards,
the following was/were the uses of seals?
consider the following statements:
1. Writing inscriptions
1. They are under the administrative control
2. Symbols of authority
of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Amulets
2. The chief executive officer of the
Select the correct answer from the code given
cantonment board is appointed by the
below.
President of India.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
92. As per RBI guidelines, which of the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
may be considered as a Special Mention
Account?
89. Consider the following statements:
1. Principal overdue for 30 days
1. Ruminants release methane through
burps because of enteric fermentation. 2. Principal and interest overdue upto 60

2. Ruminants are responsible for more than days

25 percent of all methane emissions from 3. Principal and interest overdue for more

human activity. than 90 days.

Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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93. Consider the following statements regarding 96. In the context of market economy, which of
constitutional amendments: the following best describes short selling?

1. The word "amendment" has only been (a) It is an investment strategy in which an
used once under Article 368 of the Indian investor bets on a stock or assets in the
Constitution.
expectation that its price will fall in the
2. The amending powers of Parliament are
future.
plenary and there are no constitutional
(b) An investment method that protects ones
limits upon it.
portfolio from adverse price movements.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (c) A transaction involving first buying and
(a) 1 only later selling of shares within 24 hours for
(b) 2 only profits.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Transferring of shares by the owner to a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 borrower temporarily for period less than
1 year.
94. Consider the following statements regarding
food grain management in India:
97. Which of the following could be the likely
1. The buffer norms for foodgrains in the
impact(s) of India’s entry into global bond
central pool is fixed by the Cabinet
indices?
Committee on Economic Affairs
(CCEA). 1. Decline in cost of borrowing in the

2. State-wise coverage under the National economy

Food Security Act was determined by the 2. Strengthening of the Indian Rupee
NITI Aayog. 3. Increase in bond yields
3. The function of distribution of foodgrains Select the correct answer using the code given
to the consumers is carried out by the below.
Food Corporation of India. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 98. In the context of the colonial history of India,
16th August 1946 is well known for which of
95. In the context of space, the terms 'Starlink, the following?
Kuiper and Lightspeed' sometimes mentioned (a) Formation of Interim government under
in the news, are the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru.
(a) related to the removal of space debris. (b) Muslim League observing Direct Action
(b) related to space-based broadband Day
services.
(c) The Royal Indian Navy mutiny was
(c) a constellation of new remote sensing
started.
satellites.
(d) Shimla conference was organised.
(d) anti-satellites of three different countries.
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99. With reference to foreign investments in
India, consider the following statements:

1. Unlike Foreign Portfolio Investment
(FPI), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
can be made only to a listed Indian
company.
2. An investment of less than 10 percent of
the paid-up equity capital of a listed
Indian company is termed FPI.
3. An investment classified as FDI is
changed to FPI if the investment
percentage reduces by a certain level.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

100. Consider the following statements about the

World Health Organization (WHO):
1. It is a specialized agency of the United
Nations.
2. The world health assembly is its highest
decision making body.
3. Voluntary Contributions (VC) cover less
than 20% of the total funds.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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