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RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –3rd-Dec-2022 ................................................................ 5
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –5th-Dec-2022 ................................................................ 6
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –6th-Dec-2022 ................................................................ 7
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –7th-Dec-2022 ................................................................ 8
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –8th-Dec-2022 ................................................................ 9
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –9th-Dec-2022 .............................................................. 10
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –10th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 12
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –12th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 12
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –13th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 13
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –14th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 15
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –15th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 16
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –16th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 16
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –17th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 17
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –19th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 18
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –20th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 19
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –21st-Dec-2022 ............................................................. 20
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –24th-Dec-2022 ............................................................ 21
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(d) Nagaland

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2nd-Dec-2022 Great Indian Hornbill:
1. The great hornbill is the state bird of
Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh in
India.
1. Consider the following statements:
2. It was listed as 'Vulnerable' on the
1. The United Nations Security Council
IUCN Red List of Threatened
is charged with maintaining
Species.
international peace and security.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. The United Nations General
correct?
Assembly resolutions carry political
(a) 1 only
weight but are not legally binding.
(b) 2 only
3. The permanent members of the
(c) Both 1 and 2
Security Council have veto power in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the General Assembly.
6. Which of the following dances is/are in the
Which of the statements given above is/are
UNESCO Intangible Heritage List?
correct?
(a) Kuchipudi
(a) 1 only
(b) Bharatanatyam
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Chhau
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Odissi
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. In India, which one of the following is the
nodal body coordinating with UNESCO for
2. Consider the following statements about
the matters related to Intangible Cultural
Insurance Regulatory and Development
Heritage?
Authority of India:
(a) Archaeological Survey of India
1. It is a regulatory body under the
(b) Geological Survey of India
jurisdiction of the Ministry of
(c) Sangeet Natak Akademi
Finance , Government of India.
(d) National Museum
2. It is tasked with regulating and
8. Digi Yatra is an initiative of the
licensing the insurance and
(a) NITI Aayog
reinsurance industries in India.
(b) Ministry of Culture
3. It was constituted by the Insurance
(c) Ministry of Tourism
Regulatory and Development
(d) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Authority Act, 1999.
9. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
correct?
1. Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
(a) 1 and 2 only
(Urban), all the beneficiaries receive
(b) 2 and 3 only
a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh
(c) 1 and 3 only
from the government to build his or
(d) 1, 2 and 3
her house.
2. According to the scheme guidelines,
3. Which of the following are the reasons for the
the beneficiary family should not
occurrence of multi-drug resistance in
own a pucca house either in his/her
microbial pathogens in India?
name or in the name of any member
1. Genetic predisposition of some
of his/her family in any part of India
people
3. It is mandatory for the state
2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics
government to ensure that all
to cure diseases
houses built under the scheme are
3. Using antibiotics in livestock
geotagged.
farming
Which of the above statements is/are
4. Multiple chronic diseases in some
correct?
people
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 and 3 only
given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
10. Exercise Agni Warrior, a bilateral exercise
(d) 1, 2 and 3
conducted between, India and
(a) Singapore
4. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which
(b) Nepal
state of India?
(c) Bangladesh
(a) Karnataka
(d) Japan
(b) Sikkim
(c) Odisha

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5. Consider the following statements given
3rd-Dec-2022 about Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI):
1. It was established as a statutory
1. New Energy Outlook report is published by body in 1985.
(a) WEF 2. It works under the aegis of the
(b) IRENA Ministry of Finance.
(c) IEA 3. It protects the interests of investors
(d) None of the above and promotes and regulates the
securities market in India.
2. Consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Barpukhan was a post equivalent to correct?
Governor General created in Ahom (a) 1 and 2 only
Kingdom. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. The Battle of Saraighat was a naval (c) 1 and 3 only
battle fought between the Mughal (d) 1, 2 and 3
Empire and the Ahom Kingdom on
the Brahmaputra river. 6. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are 1. Employees Provident Fund
correct? Organisation (EPFO) was
(a) 1 only established by an act of Parliament
(b) 2 only of India, to provide social security to
(c) Both 1 and 2 workers working in India.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. EPFO comes under the control of
the Ministry of Labour and
3. Consider the following statements regarding Employment, Government of India.
Sattras of Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Sattras are monastic institutions correct?
created as part of the 16th century (a) 1 only
Neo-Vaishnavite reformist (b) 2 only
movement started by Vaishnavite (c) Both 1 and 2
saint-reformer Srimanta (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Sankaradeva. 7. In which of the following states is Kanger
2. During the Ahom reign, most of the Valley National Park located?
Sattras across Assam were (a) Chhattisgarh
destroyed. (b) Kerala
3. These Sattras were established as (c) Odisha
centres of religious, social and (d) Karnataka
cultural reforms. 8. Which one of the following declares geo-
Which of the above statements is/are heritage sites/ national geological
correct? monuments for protection and maintenance
(a) 1 and 2 only in India?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Survey of India
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Archaeological Survey of India
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Geological Survey of India
4. Consider the following statements regarding (d) None of the above
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural 9. With reference to ‘stand up India scheme’,
Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) which of the following statements is/are
scheme. correct?
1. The MGNREGA is a supply-led 1. Its purpose is to promote
scheme, guaranteeing at least 100 entrepreneurship among SC/ST and
days of unskilled work to any rural women entrepreneurs.
household that wants it. 2. It provides for refinancing through
2. If work is not provided within 15 SIDBI.
days, applicants are entitled to an Select the correct answer using the code
unemployment allowance. given below.
3. In the last two years, more than half (a) 1 only
of States/UTs have underutilized (b) 2 only
their allocated funds under (c) Both 1 and 2
MGNREGA. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
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10. The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally 2. The CAG is ranked 9th and enjoys
Important Agricultural Heritage System the same status as a sitting judge of
(GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. the Supreme Court of India in order
What is the overall goal of this initiative? of precedence.
1. To provide modern technology, 3. The CAG is empowered to audit all
training in modern farming methods receipts and expenditure of the
and financial support to Government of India and the State
local communities of identified Governments, including those of
GIAHS so as to greatly enhance autonomous bodies and
their agricultural productivity corporations substantially financed
2. To identify and safeguard eco- by the Government.
friendly traditional farm practices Which of the statements given above is/are
and their associated landscapers, correct?
agricultural biodiversity and (a) 1 and 2 only
knowledge systems of the (b) 2 and 3 only
local communities (c) 1 and 3 only
3. To provide Geographical Indication (d) 1, 2 and 3
status to all the varieties of 3. Consider the following statements:
agricultural produce in such 1. Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) is
identified GIAHS a payments application and wallet,
Select the correct answer using the code which allows users to make instant
given below. bank transfers.
(a) 1 and 3 only 2. National Payments Corporation of
(b) 2 only India (NPCI) charges user for
(c) 2 and 3 only transacting on BHIM.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. BHIM features can be availed
without the internet on any mobile
phone.
Which of the given above statements is/are
not correct?
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – (a) 1 and 2 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The Fiscal Responsibility and 4. Consider the following statements about
Budget Management (FRBM) Review National Payments Corporation of India
Committee Report has (NPCI):
recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 1. It is an initiative of the Reserve
60% for the general (combined) Bank of India (RBI) and Indian
government by 2023, comprising Banks Association (IBA) under the
40% for the Central Government provisions of the Banking
and 20% for the State Government. Regulation Act, 1949.
2. The Central Government has 2. It has developed the National
domestic liabilities of 21% of GDP as Electronic Toll Collection (NETC)
compared to that of 49% of GDP of program to meet the electronic
the State Government. tolling requirements of the Indian
3. As per the Constitution of India, it is market.
mandatory for a State to take the Which of the given above statements is/are
Central Government’s consent for correct?
raising any loan if the former owes (a) 1 only
any outstanding liabilities to the (b) 2 only
letter. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? 5. Consider the following statements about
(a) 1 only Unified Payments Interface (UPI):
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is an instant real-time payment
(c) 1 and 3 only system jointly developed by National
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Informatics Centre (NIC) and Centre
for Development of Advanced
2. Consider the following statements regarding Computing (C-DAC).
the Comptroller and Auditor General of India: 2. It caters to the “Peer to Peer” collect
1. It was established under Article 148 request which can be scheduled and
of the Constitution of India. paid as per requirement and
convenience.

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Which of the given above statements is/are 1. Janma Bhoomi, Ambedkar’s


correct? birthplace
(a) 1 only 2. Shiksha Bhoomi, the place in
(b) 2 only London where Ambedkar stayed
(c) Both 1 and 2 while studying
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Deeksha Bhoomi, where Ambedkar
embraced Buddhism
6. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee 4. Chaitya Bhoomi, the place of
(INC-1) was convened and managed by the Ambedkar’s demise
(a) UNEP 5. Mahaparinirvan Bhoomi, the place
(b) IUCN of Ambedkar’s cremation
(c) WB Which of the above statements are correct?
(d) WTO (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
7. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
National Standards body supported by: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food
& Public Distribution 2. With reference to the religious history of
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry India, consider the following statements :
(c) Ministry of Health and Family 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is
Welfare central to the Hinayana sect of
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs Buddhism.
8. Social Hostilities Index (SHI) is published by 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one
(a) Amnesty Internation on his way to enlightenment.
(b) Walkfree Foundation 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his
(c) Greenwatch own salvation to help all sentient
(d) Pew Research Centre beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are
9. Consider the following statements: correct?
1. EQUULEUS Spacecraft is a water- (a) 1 only
powered CubeSat spacecraft. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. It was developed by Japan (c) 2 only
Aerospace Exploration Agency (d) 1, 2 and 3
(JAXA).
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Global Wage Report is published by
correct? (a) WTO
(a) 1 only (b) UNDP
(b) 2 only (c) ILO
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) IMF
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Which of the following statements is/are
10. Consider the following statements: correct regarding the Biological Diversity Act,
1. The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a 2002?
“critically endangered” species by 1. The main intent of this legislation is
the IUCN Red List. to protect India’s rich biodiversity
2. African Cheetahs are bigger in size and associated knowledge against
as compared to Asiatic Cheetahs. their use by foreign individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It seeks to check biopiracy, protect
correct? biological diversity and local growers
(a) 1 only through a three-tier structure of
(b) 2 only central and state boards and local
(c) Both 1 and 2 committees.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It provides for setting up of a
National Biodiversity Authority
(NBA) and State Biodiversity Boards
(SBBs).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – (a) 1 only
6th-Dec-2022 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The term ‘Panchteerth’ includes which of the
following places are associated with B R 5. Consider the following statements about
Ambedkar? United Nations Convention on Biological
Diversity (UNCBD):

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1. It is a legally binding treaty. (c) Both 1 and 2


2. It comes under the United Nations (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Environment Programme (UNEP).
3. The CBD Secretariat is based in 10. Consider the following statements:
Montreal, Canada. 1. World Soil Day (WSD) is observed
Which of the statements given above is/are every year on December 5, to
correct? highlight the value of healthy soil
(a) 1 and 2 only and to promote the sustainable
(b) 2 and 3 only management of soil resources.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. The World Resources Institute
(d) 1, 2 and 3 designated December 5, 2014, as
the first official soil day.
Which of the statements given above is/are
6. The ‘Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety’ and correct?
‘Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit (a) 1 only
Sharing’ were negotiated under the aegis of (b) 2 only
the (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) United Nations Framework (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Convention on Climate Change
(b) United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification
(c) United Nations Convention on
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7. With reference to Jagadish Chandra Bose’s 1. Consider the following statements:


contribution to science, which of the following 1. The Juvenile Justice Board is an
statements is/are correct? institutional body constituted under
1. He invented the crescograph, a Section 4 of the Juvenile Justice
device for measuring the growth of Act, 2015.
plants. 2. One or more than one Juvenile
2. He did pathbreaking work on the Justice Board(s) are established by
‘Millimeter range wavelength the National Commission for
Microwaves’ Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
3. He holds the first patent in the for each state.
world for a solid-state diode detector Which of the given above statements is/are
used to detect electromagnetic correct?
waves. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 only
below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Consider the following statements about
(c) 1 and 3 only Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA):
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It has been set up as a statutory
8. Which of the following Article of the Indian body of the Ministry of Women and
Constitution gives every person the right to Child Development.
freedom of conscience and the right to freely 2. It functions as a nodal body for the
profess, practice, and propagate religion adoption of Indian children and is
subject to public order, morality, and health? mandated to monitor and regulate
(a) Article 19 in-country and inter-country
(b) Article 21 adoption.
(c) Article 25 Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Article 26 correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
9. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Paris Club founded in 1956 with (d) Neither 1 nor 2
headquarters in Paris (France). 3. ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’
2. India is not a member of the club released by the
and acts as an ad-hoc participant. (a) Pratham
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) GreenPeace
correct? (c) Amnesty International
(a) 1 only (d) Oxfam India
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4. With reference to India’s new drone rules, 9. Which one of the following is the best
which of the following statements is/are description of ‘Sindhuja-I’, that was in the
correct? news recently?
1. Coverage of drones under Drone (a) Nuclear-powered submarine
Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg (b) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
to 500 kg. (c) Amphibious warfare ship
2. No restriction on drone operations (d) None of the above
by foreign-owned companies 10. Arrange the following ecosystems in the
registered in India. decreasing order of biomass productivity (g
3. No pilot license required for micro per metre square per year).
drones. 1. Tropical Rainforests
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Open ocean
below: 3. Coral reefs
(a) 1 and 2 only 4. Swamps and marshes
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer code:
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 4-3-1-2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 4-1-3-2
(c) 1-4-3-2
(d) 1-3-4-2
5. Consider the following statements about
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India:
1. It is a regulatory body set up by the
Government of India under the
Information Technology Act, 2000. RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
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more than two full-time members
and not more than two part-time
members. 1. Consider the following statements:
3. One of its main objectives is to 1. The Election Commission (EC)
provide a fair and transparent appoints the Returning Officer and
environment that promotes a level Assistant Returning Officer for a
playing field and facilitates fair constituency in consultation with
competition in the market. the governments of the State or
Which of the statements given above is/are Union Territory as the case may be.
correct? 2. The Election Commission (EC) can
(a) 1 and 2 only designate or nominate the same
(b) 2 and 3 only person to be returning officer for
(c) 1 and 3 only more than one constituency.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
6. Which of the following Committees correct?
recommended a poverty line based on (a) 1 only
nutritional requirements exclusively? (b) 2 only
(a) Alagh Committee (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Lakdawala Committee (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Tendulkar Committee
(d) Rangarajan Committee 2. Consider the following statements regarding
appointment of Supreme Court judges.
7. Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Justice of India and the
1. The black soil retains the moisture Judges of the Supreme Court are
for a very long time. appointed by the President of India.
2. Black soil is important for growing 2. Whenever there is any doubt about
plantation crops. the senior most Judge to hold the
Which of the statements given above is/are office of the Chief Justice of India,
correct? the matter is decided by the
(a) 1 only Parliament.
(b) 2 only 3. For appointing Judges of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Supreme Court, the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 recommendation of collegium to the
8. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a President is binding during the first
(a) AI messenger instance.
(b) Robot Which of the above statements is/are
(c) Chatbot correct?
(d) Malware (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
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(d) 1 and 2 only 9. ‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans


3. Consider the following with reference to the Frontieres)’, often in the news, is
impeachment of a high court judge. (a) a division of World Health
1. The procedure for the impeachment Organization
of a judge of a high court is the (b) a non-governmental international
same as that for a judge of the organization
Supreme Court. (c) an inter-governmental agency
2. The Speaker or Chairman of the sponsored by European Union
house may refuse to admit a motion (d) a specialized agency of the United
for the impeachment of a high court Nations
judge. 10. The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is
3. No judge of a high court has been sometimes seen in the news in the context of
impeached so far. (a) mining operation by multinational
4. Only the Chief Justice of India can companies in resource-rich but
pass the final order for the removal backward areas
of a high court judge post- (b) curbing of the tax evasion by
impeachment. multinational companies
Select the correct answer using the code (c) exploitation of genetic resources of a
below: country by multinational companies
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) lack of consideration of
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only environmental costs in the planning
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only and implementation of
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only developmental projects
4. Uzbekistan shares its border with which of
the following countries?
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Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The 97th constitutional amendment act
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. Gave a constitutional status and
(c) 1 and 3 only protection to cooperative societies
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Made the right to form co-operative
societies a fundamental right
5. In which of the following states is Koundinya 3. Included a new Directive Principle of
Wildlife Sanctuary located? State Policy on promotion of co-
(a) Andhra Pradesh operative societies
(b) Tamil Nadu Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Karnataka below:
(d) Maharashtra (a) 1 and 2 only
6. Which of the following is one of the two major (b) 2 and 3 only
ocean currents in the Arctic Ocean? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Beaufort Gyre (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) North Atlantic Drift 2. Consider the following statements Bureau of
(c) Florida current Energy Efficiency (BEE):
(d) Gulf Stream 1. It is a statutory body that works
7. The former princely state of Tripura in the under the aegis of the Ministry of
north-eastern part of India was ruled by Power.
_________ Dynasty. 2. The Star Labeling Programme has
(a) Manikya been formulated by the Bureau of
(b) Ahom Energy Efficiency, under the Energy
(c) Haihaya Conservation Act, 2001.
(d) Nagvanshi Which of the statements given above is/are
8. ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news correct?
in the context of promoting the (a) 1 only
(a) production and use of solar energy (b) 2 only
by the households/consumers (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) use of piped natural gas in the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
kitchens of households 3. Consider the following statements about the
(c) installation of CNG kits in motor- International Energy Agency (IEA):
cars 1. It is an autonomous
(d) installation of water meters in urban Intergovernmental Organisation
households established in 1974 in Paris, France.

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2. It mainly focuses on its energy 8. With reference to the International Union for
policies which include economic Conservation of Nature and Natural
development, energy security and Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on
environmental protection. International Trade in Endangered Species of
3. A candidate country to the IEA must Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the
be a member country of the following statements is/are correct?
Organisation for Economic Co- 1. IUCN is an organ of the United
operation and Development (OECD). Nations and CITES is an
Which of the statements given above is/are international agreement between
correct? governments
(a) 1 and 3 only 2. IUCN runs thousands of field
(b) 1 and 2 only projects around the world to better
(c) 2 and 3 only manage natural environments.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. CITES is legally binding on the
4. If a particular plant species is placed under States that have joined it, but this
Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act, Convention does not take the place
1972, what is the implication of national laws.
(a) A license is required to cultivate that Select the correct answer using the code
plant. given below.
(b) Such a plant cannot be cultivated (a) 1 only
under any circumstances. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) It is a Genetically Modified crop (c) 1 and 2 only
plant. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Such a plant is invasive and 9. Consider the following statements regarding
harmful to the ecosystem. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory
5. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, Species of Wild Animals (CMS):
1972, which of the following animals cannot 1. It is also known as the Washington
be hunted by any person except under some Convention.
provisions provided by law? 2. It was signed under the auspices of
1. Gharial the International Union for
2. Indian wild ass Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
3. Wild buffalo 3. It is the only global convention
Select the correct answer using the code focused on the conservation of
given below: migratory species, their habitats
(a) 1 only and their migration routes.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the given above statements is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
6. Which of the following is the only animal in (b) 3 only
Wildlife (Protection) Act's (1972) Schedule-I (c) 2 and 3 only
that can still be owned legally — by means of (d) 1, 2 and 3
inheritance or gift? 10. With reference to river Brahmaputra,
(a) Deer consider the following statements:
(b) Cobra 1. It originates in the ‘Raksas tal’ near
(c) Elephant Lake Manasarovar.
(d) Bull 2. It enters India west of Sadiya town
7. Consider the following statements regarding in Arunachal Pradesh.
Ad hoc Judge of supreme court: 3. River Lohit originates in Arunachal
1. The President can appoint a judge of Pradesh and it is a tributary of river
a High Court as an ad hoc judge of Which of the given above statements is/are
the Supreme Court for a temporary correct?
period. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. The ad hoc judge so appointed (b) 2 only
should be qualified for appointment (c) 2 and 3 only
as a judge of the Supreme Court. (d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 2. It was founded by Maulana Abul


Kalam Azad.
10th-Dec-2022 3. It can issue binding orders to
promote Indian culture, like making
it mandatory to play Indian music at
1. ‘System of Air Quality and Weather airports and railway stations.
Forecasting And Research’ (SAFAR) is an Which of the above statements is/are
initiative correct?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and (a) 1 and 2 only
Climate Change (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Ministry of Earth Sciences (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) NITI Aayog (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) National Disaster Management 7. Which one of the following has developed and
Authority launched a portal namely “GHAR – GO Home
2. Consider the following statements about and Re-Unite”?
International Labour Organization (ILO): (a) National Commission for Women
1. It was founded in 1919 under the (b) Save the Children
League of Nations. (c) National Commission for Protection
2. It is the first and oldest specialized of Child Rights
agency of the UN. (d) ActionAid India
3. It is headquartered in Geneva, 8. The GLASS report is published by
Switzerland. (a) World Bank
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) United Nation Development
correct? Programme
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) World Health Organization
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) United States Agency for
(c) 1 and 3 only International Development
(d) 1, 2 and 3 9. The PathoDetect Kit is designed to identify
3. Consider the following statements about (a) Covid-19
Convention on Biological Diversity: (b) Tuberculosis
1. The Convention was opened for (c) Maleria
signature at the Earth Summit in (d) Dengue
Rio de Janeiro on 5 June 1992 and 10. Scramjet can be particularly useful in
entered into force on 29 December applications requiring a small and simple
1993. mechanism for high-speed use, such as
2. The United States is the only UN 1. racing cars
member state which has not ratified 2. racing bikes
the Convention. 3. cargo trucks
3. It has two supplementary 4. Jet aircraft
agreements, the Cartagena Protocol Select the correct answer using the code
and Nagoya Protocol. below:
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 4 only
correct? (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. The ‘Aichi Targets’ were adopted by which of
the following?
(a) United Nations Framework RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
Convention on Climate Change
(b) Convention on Biological Diversity
12th-Dec-2022
(c) Vienna Convention
(d) United Nations Convention to
1. The Judges of the Supreme Court are
Combat Desertification
appointed
5. Official language of the Indian Union is
(a) by the President in consultation
(a) Hindi and English
with Prime Minister
(b) Hindi in Devanagiri Script
(b) by the Chief Justice of India in
(c) Hindi and any one regional language
consultation with President
(d) None of the above
(c) by the President, on the advice of
6. Consider the following statements regarding
the Prime Minister and in
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
consultation with the Chief Justice
1. It is an autonomous organization of
of India
the Government of India, involved in
(d) none of the above
cultural exchange with other
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2. With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, (c) 1 and 2 only


consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. At present, the retail price of 7. “It is categorized as ‘critically endangered’ in
chemical fertilizers is market-driven the International Union for Conservation of
and not administered by the Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book and is listed in
Government. Schedule IV in the Wildlife Protection Act,
2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, 1972. It is one of the rarest birds in the world
is produced from natural gas. and is found only in Bhutan, Myanmar and
3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal
phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by- Pradesh. It had also been recorded in the
product of oil refineries. adjacent Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Lohit
Which of the statements given above is/are district in camera trap images.”
correct? Which one of the following species is being
(a) 1 and 2 only described in the above paragraph?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Dark-Eyed Juncos
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Cryo Drakon Boreas
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) White-Bellied Heron
3. Consider the following statements about (d) Himalayan Quail
Namami Gange Programme: 8. Consider the following statements:
1. It is being operated under the 1. Sea cucumbers are marine
Ministry of Environment, Forest and invertebrates that live on the
Climate Change. seafloor found generally in tropical
2. National Disaster Management regions.
Authority is the implementation 2. In India, Sea cucumber is treated as
wing of National Ganga Council. an endangered species listed under
Which of the given above statements is/are schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection
correct? Act of 1972.
(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
4. Artemis I is an uncrewed mission of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) NASA. 9. In India, markets in agricultural products are
(b) JAXA regulated under the
(c) NASA and ESA (a) Essential Commodities Act, 1955
(d) ISRO (b) Agricultural Produce Market
5. With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found Committee Act enacted by States
in India, which of the following statements (c) Agricultural Produce (Grading and
is/are correct? Marking) Act, 1937
1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. (d) Food Products Order, 1956 and
2. It is found along the entire coast of Meat and Food Products Order,
India. 1973
3. It is given legal protection under 10. Consider the following pairs:
Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Sea bordering country
(Protection) Act, 1972. 1. Black Sea Georgia
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Sea of Marmara Turkey
given below. 3. Aegean Sea Greece
(a) 1 and 2 Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(b) 2 only matched?
(c) 1 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
6. With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found (c) 1 and 3 only
in India, which of the following statements (d) 1, 2 and 3
is/are correct?
1. It is the State animal of Andaman &
Nicobar Islands.
2. It is listed as Endangered on the
IUCN Red List.
3. It is naturally found only in the RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
tropical regions. 13th-Dec-2022
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 only
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1. Consider the following statements about Select the correct answer using the code
Central Bureau of Investigation: below:
1. It operates under the jurisdiction of (a) 1 and 2 only
the Ministry of Home Affairs. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. It is exempted from the provisions of (c) 1 and 3 only
the Right to Information Act. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. It is India's officially designated 6. With reference to ISRO’S NAVIC, consider the
single point of contact for liaison following statements:
with the Interpol. 1. It is designed with a constellation of
Which of the statements given above is/are 7 satellites.
correct? 2. It covers India and a region
(a) 1 and 2 only extending 1500 km2 around it.
(b) 3 only 3. NavIC-based trackers are
(c) 2 and 3 only compulsory on commercial vehicles
(d) 1, 2 and 3 in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Recently, which one of the following has correct?
launched a “Toolkit on Enabling Gender (a) 1 and 3 only
Responsive Urban Mobility and Public Spaces (b) 2 and 3 only
in India” ? (c) 1 only
(a) UN Women (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) United Nations Human Settlement 7. What is ‘Falcon 9’, recently in the news?
Programme (a) Electric plane tested by NASA
(c) World Bank (b) Solar-powered two-seater aircraft
(d) World Economic Forum designed by Germany
3. With reference to the Parliament of India, (c) Space observatory launched by
consider the following statements: Russia
1. A private member’s bill is a bill (d) Reusable rocket designed by SpaceX
presented by a Member of 8. Consider the following pairs:
Parliament who is not elected but Terms sometimes Their
only nominated by the President of origin seen in the news
India. 1. Annex—I Countries : Cartagena
2. Recently, a private member’s bill Protocol
has been passed in the Parliament 2. Certified Emissions Reductions :
of India for the first time in its Nagoya Protocol
history. 3. Clean Development Mechanism :
Which of the statements given above is/are Kyoto Protocol
correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 only correctly matched?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 3 only
4. Which of the following statements(s) is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct about Sri Aurobindo? 9. In the context of the developments in
1. He associated with Anushilan Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’,
Samiti of Bengal sometimes seen in the news, refers to
2. He was arrested under the Alipore (a) a range of enzymes used in genome
Conspiracy case editing
3. He edited several newspapers (b) the full range of mRNA molecules
including Vande Mataram expressed by an organism
Select the correct answer using the code (c) the description of the mechanism of
below: gene expression
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) a mechanism of genetic mutations
(b) 3 only taking place in cells
(c) 2 and 3 only 10. `SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 India, aims at
(a) promoting the Self Help Groups in
5. Which of the following is/are the objective(s) rural areas
of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram (b) providing financial and technical
Yojana (PMAAGY)’ scheme? assistance to young start-up
1. achieve integrated socio-economic entrepreneurs
development (c) promoting the education and health
2. preparing Village Development Plan of adolescent girls
3. providing internet connection (d) providing affordable and quality
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RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 3. Generally the Solar panels have an


estimated life of 100 years.
14th-Dec-2022 Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Consider the following statements about (b) 1 only
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (c) 2 and 3 only
(ALIMCO): (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is a Central Public Sector unit. 6. In the Indian context, what is the implication
2. It works under the aegis of the of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) The civilian nuclear reactors come
correct? under IAEA safeguards.
(a) 1 only (b) The military nuclear installations
(b) 2 only come under the inspection of IAEA.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) The country will have the privilege
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 to buy uranium from the Nuclear
2. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of Suppliers Group (NSG).
India can the transfer of tribal land to private (d) The country automatically becomes
parties for mining be declared null and void? a member of the NSG.
(a) Third Schedule 7. Which of the following is famously known as
(b) Fifth Schedule the 'Angkor Wat of the North-East'?
(c) Sixth Schedule (a) Kamakhya
(d) Twelfth Schedule (b) Unakoti
3. with reference to Sixth Schedule of the (c) Katra
Constitution, consider the following (d) Sualkuchi
statements: 8. Consider the following statements.
1. It provides for the administration of 1. The process of copying genetic
tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, information from one strand of the
Tripura and Mizoram to safeguard DNA into RNA is termed as
the rights of the tribal population in transcription.
these states. 2. Bacteria contain only mRNA
2. It seeks to safeguard the rights of (messenger RNA) and do not have
the tribal population through the any tRNA (transfer RNA).
formation of Autonomous District 3. RNAs are not needed to synthesise a
Councils (ADC). protein in a cell.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the above statements 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
4. Consider the following statements. 9. Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is led by
1. In the Fusion process, the nucleus (a) USA
of a heavier atom is split into those (b) China
of lighter elements in a controlled (c) Russia
manner. (d) none
2. Much more energy is released in the 10. Consider the following statements about
fusion process than in fission. Environment Education, Awareness and
3. All current nuclear reactors are Training (EEAT):
based on the fission process. 1. It is a Central Sector scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of
correct? Education.
(a) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 2 only correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
5. Consider the following statements. (c) Both 1 and 2
1. India currently considers solar (d) Neither 1 nor 2
waste a part of electronic waste and
does not account for it separately.
2. Recently the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy formulated a
policy on managing waste that
results from used solar panels.

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marine ecosystems.
15th-Dec-2022 (b) They are considered to cause skin
cancer in children.
(c) They are small enough to be
1. The GLAAS report is released by absorbed by crop plants in irrigated
(a) WHO fields.
(b) WEF (d) They are often found to be used as
(c) WB food adulterants.
(d) UNDP
2. National Pension Scheme (NPS) is 8. Consider the following statements:
administered by the 1. The minimum age prescribed for
(a) Life Insurance Corporation any person to be a member of
(b) Pension Fund Regulatory and Panchayat is 25 years.
Development Authority 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after
(c) Reserve Bank of India premature dissolution continues
(d) NITI Aayog only for the remainder period.
3. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The Chambal River is a tributary of correct?
the Ganga. (a) 1 only
2. It flows through the states of (b) 2 only
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and (c) Both 1 and 2
Uttar Pradesh. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are 9. Which of the following statements is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha
(b) 2 only lapses on its prorogation.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 which has not been passed by the
4. Consider the following statements: Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on
1. The Indira Gandhi Canal is the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
second longest canal in India. Select the correct answer using the code
2. It flows across Punjab, Haryana, given below.
and Rajasthan. (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 10. Regarding the taxation system of Krishna
(c) Both 1 and 2 Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 following statements:
5. The term “aeronomy,” refers to the scientific 1. The tax rate on land was fixed
study of the/a/an depending on the quality of the
(a) aircraft and associated economy land.
(b) air and bubble 2. Private owners of workshops paid an
(c) upper atmospheric regions of the industry tax.
Earth Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) none of the above correct?
6. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
1. The National Energy Conservation (b) 2 only
Award was initiated by the (c) Both 1 and 2
President of India. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(BEE) is a statutory body
established under the Energy
Conservation Act 2001 to promote
the efficient use of energy and its RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
16th-Dec-2022
correct?
(a) 1 only
1. With what is “Operation Greens” related to
(b) 2 only
(a) Enhancing biodiversity
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Tomato, Onion and Potato
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All variety of seeds
7. Why is there a great concern about the
(d) Climate change
‘microbeads’ that are released into the
environment?

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2. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Methane has more than 80 times
the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): the warming power of carbon
1. It was launched by the Prime dioxide over the first 20 years of its
Minister's Office in 2019. lifetime in the atmosphere.
2. It includes 102 non-attainment Which of the statements given above is/are
cities, which were identified by the correct?
State Pollution Control Board (a) 1 only
(SPCB) on the basis of their ambient (b) 2 only
air quality data. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? 9. In which of the following states is Asola
(a) 1 only Bhatti sanctuary located?
(b) 2 only (a) Rajasthan
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Gujarat
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Delhi
3. World Economic Outlook is released by (d) Bihar
(a) WEF 10. Consider the following statements about
(b) WB White-Cheeked Dancing Frog:
(c) IMF 1. It is found only in the Andaman Sea.
(d) WTO 2. It is listed as Critically Endangered
4. A lawyer and statesman, he was Indian. He is on the IUCN Red List.
known as the "Iron Man of India" for his Which of the statements given above is/are
fearless attitude to reorganising India's correct?
political landscape. He is additionally referred (a) 1 only
to be the "Patron Saint" of India's public (b) 2 only
services for founding the modern All-India (c) Both 1 and 2
Services. He was (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
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5. Consider the following pairs (GI Tags: State):
1. Gamosa Assam
2. Tandur Redgram Telangana 1. With reference to 5G mobile network,
3. Raktsey Karpo Apricot : Himachal consider the following statements:
Pradesh 1. 5G technology is meant to deliver
Which of the pairs given above is/are higher multi-Gbps peak data
correctly matched? speeds, ultra-high latency, more
(a) 1 and 2 only reliability and massive network
(b) 2 and 3 only capacity.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. 5G wireless devices will connect to
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the Internet and telephone network
6. An award was recently given to a 17-year-old by radio waves through a local
research assistant at the International Crops antenna.
Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Which of the statements given above is/are
(ICRISAT) for creating a practical bio- correct?
insecticide from the leaves of____________? (a) 1 only
(a) Ramphal (b) 2 only
(b) Sitaphal (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Papaya (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Avocado 2. With reference to communication
7. Which of the following Indian initiatives has technologies, what is/are the difference /
just been acknowledged by the UN as one of differences between LTE (Long-Term
the top 10 World Restoration Flagships Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term
working to restore the natural world? Evolution)?
(a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 1. LTE ‘is commonly marketed as 3G
(b) Dekho Apna Desh and VoLTE is commonly marketed
(c) Namami Gange as advanced 3G.
(d) Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat 2. LTE is data-only technology and
8. Consider the following statements: VoLTE is voice-only technology.
1. Methane is short-lived, compared to Select the correct answer using the code
carbon dioxide. given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Anamudi is the highest peak in the


(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Western Ghats.
3. Ashtadhyayi was written by Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Chanakya correct?
(b) Panini (a) 1 only
(c) Kalidas (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Kumara Vyasa (c) 2 and 3 only
4. “Yaadhum oorae, yaavarum kaeleer’”(we (d) 1, 2 and 3
belong to all places, and we belong to 10. With reference to cabinet mission, which of
everyone). Who said this? the following statements is/are correct?
(a) Bharata Muni 1. It recommended a federal
(b) Alangudi Vanganar government.
(c) Amarasigamani 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian
(d) Kaniyan Pungundranar courts.
5. Consider the following statements about 3. It provided for more Indians in the
National Health Authority (NHA): ICS.
1. It has been set-up to implement Select the correct answer using the code
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. given below.
2. It is headed by the Union Minister (a) 1 and 2 only
for Health and Family Welfare. (b) 1 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
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. “Blue Berets or Blue Helmets” often in the RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
news, is 19th-Dec-2022
(a) a non-governmental international
organization
(b) an inter-governmental agency 1. Consider the following statements about
sponsored by European Union Goods and Services Tax (GST):
(c) a specialized agency of the United 1. It is an indirect tax
Nations 2. It is imposed on both manufacturers
(d) none of the above and sellers of goods, as well as
7. Which of the following applications of DNA suppliers of services.
profiling is/are true? 3. For tax collection, it is divided into
1. Criminal investigations four tax slabs
2. Parentage testing Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Genealogical research correct?
4. Study of animal and plant (a) 1 and 2 only
populations (b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer code: (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only 2. The Chairman of ‘G.S.T. Council’ in India is
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) Revenue Secretary
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) Finance Secretary
8. Consider the following statements about (c) Home Minister
Agni-V missiles: (d) Finance Minister
1. It is a nuclear capable 3. Quantum computing can find potential
intercontinental ballistic missile. applications in the which of the following
2. It was developed by DRDO under its areas?
Integrated Guided Missile 1. Improved weather forecasting
Development Programme (IGMDP). 2. Traffic optimisation
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Developing powerful batteries for
correct? Electric vehicles
(a) 1 only 4. Giving a 5-dimensional effect on
(b) 2 only entertainment videos
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer code:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
9. with reference to India’s Western Ghats, (b) 1 and 2 only
consider the following statements: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. The Western Ghats are older than
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4. Consider the following statements about 9. Why is Bharat (BH ) Series Registration Mark
Global Methane Initiative: introduced in India?
1. It was launched at COP26 in (a) address the vehicle pollution
November 2021 to catalyze action to (b) prevent car registration theft
reduce methane emissions. (c) to make the re-registration of the
2. India is not a part of this initiative. vehicles a hassle-free process
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) increasing the vehicle fitness fees
correct? and penalties
(a) 1 only 10. In the Constitution of India, ‘water’ is a
(b) 2 only matter included in
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) State List
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Union List
5. ‘Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (c) Concurrent List
(BECA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the (d) Reserved List
context of negotiations held between India
and
(a) European Union
(b) Gulf Cooperation Council
(c) United States of America RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
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6. With reference to OECD/G20 Inclusive
Framework tax deal, consider the following
statements: 1. The principle of 'common but differentiated
1. It consists of reallocation of responsibilities and respective capabilities',
additional share of profit to the often talked about in media, refers to
market jurisdictions. (a) reduction of greenhouse gas
2. It did not prioritize the issue of emissions
minimum tax and was subject to tax (b) contributions to the United Nations
rules. Peacekeeping Operations
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) contributions to the International
correct? Monetary Fund
(a) 1 only (d) none of the above
(b) 2 only 2. Clean Development Mechanism was first
(c) Both 1 and 2 introduced in which of the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 international agreements ?
7. Consider the following statements about (a) Montreal Protocol
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and (b) Rio Summit
Development (OECD): (c) Paris Agreement
1. It is an intergovernmental economic (d) Kyoto Protocol
organisation with 73 member 3. Which one of the following best describes the
countries. term “greenwashing:”?
2. It was founded in 1961 to stimulate (a) Conveying a false impression that a
economic progress and world trade. company's products are eco-friendly
3. The headquarters for the and environmentally sound
organization is located in Paris, (b) Non-Inclusion of ecological/
France. environmental costs in the Annual
Which of the given above statements is/are Financial Statements of a country
correct? (c) Ignoring the disastrous ecological
(a) 1 and 2 only consequences while undertaking
(b) 2 and 3 only infrastructure development
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Making mandatory provisions for
(d) 1, 2 and 3 environmental costs in a
8. The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is government project/programme
sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) mining operation by multinational 4. Consider the following statements about
companies in resource-rich but Nirbhaya fund:
backward areas 1. It is a non-lapsable corpus fund of
(b) curbing of the tax evasion by Rs 10000 crores given by the Centre
multinational companies and utilized by States to ensure
(c) exploitation of genetic resources of a women’s safety.
country by multinational companies
(d) lack of consideration of
environmental costs in the planning
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2. The Ministry of Women and Child 9. Consider the following statements regarding
Development is the nodal ministry Great Indian Bustards (GIB).
involved in appraising, reviewing, 1. It is identified as one of the species
and monitoring the progress of for the recovery programme under
those schemes sanctioned under the the Integrated Development of
Nirbhaya Fund. Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of
Which of the statements given above is/are Environment and Forests.
correct? 2. Project Great Indian Bustard was
(a) 1 only launched by the Ministry of
(b) 2 only Environment and Forests for
(c) Both 1 and 2 identifying and fencing off bustard
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 breeding grounds in existing
5. Consider the following statements regarding protected areas as well as providing
Stem cells. secure breeding enclosures in areas
1. Stem cells are unspecialized cells outside protected areas.
capable of renewing themselves 3. The bird is categorized as “critically
through cell division. endangered” by the International
2. In many tissues they serve as a sort Union for Conservation of Nature
of internal repair system. (IUCN).
3. When a stem cell divides, each new Which of the above statements is/are
cell will always be a stem cell. correct?
Which of the above statements is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only 10. Tons, Giri and Baghain are
(d) 1, 2, 3 (a) Right bank tributaries of Yamuna
6. Consider the following statements. (b) Right bank tributaries of
1. The process of copying genetic Brahmaputra
information from one strand of the (c) Left bank tributaries of Yamuna
DNA into RNA is termed as (d) Left bank tributaries of
transcription. Brahmaputra
2. Bacteria contain only mRNA
(messenger RNA) and do not have
any tRNA (transfer RNA).
Which of the above statements is/are
incorrect? RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
(a) 1 only 21st-Dec-2022
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. “Ban the consumption of intoxicating drinks
7. Asian Elephant Alliance is an initiative of and substances that are injurious to health”
1. Elephant Family is a provision made in the
2. International Fund for Animal (a) Preamble of the Constitution
Welfare (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
3. The Wildlife Trade Monitoring (c) Fundamental Rights
Network (d) Fundamental Duties
4. The Convention on International 2. The Urban 20 (U20) is a city diplomacy
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild initiative launched at the
Fauna and Flora (a) COP24 of UNFCCC, Katowice
5. Wildlife Trust of India (b) One Planet Summit, Paris
Select the correct answer using the code (c) G20 Summit, Rome
below: (d) COP15 of UNCBD, Kunming
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only 3. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a
(c) 2 and 5 only State.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 1. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
8. Which one of the following is the best consists of the seabed and subsoil
description of ‘INS Mormugao’, that was in that extends to the outer edge of the
the news recently? continental margin, or to a distance
(a) Amphibious warfare submarine of 200 nautical miles if the outer
(b) Nuclear-powered submarine edge of the continental margin does
(c) Stealth guided-missile destroyers not extend up to that distance.
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2. According to the United Nations (a) 1 only


Convention on the Law of the Sea, (b) 2 and 3 only
the extended continental shelf of a (c) 1 and 2 only
coastal State is considered as an (d) 1, 2 and 3
extension of its Exclusive Economic 7. Consider the following statements:
Zone. 1. The Great Living Chola Temples
3. The sovereign rights that a coastal were built by kings of the Chola
state may exercise in the Exclusive Empire, which stretched over all of
Economic Zone, especially rights to south India and the neighboring
the resources of the water column islands.
also apply to the entire stretch of 2. The Temple of
extended continental shelf. Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by
Which of the above statements is/are Rajendra I, was completed in 1035.
correct? 3. The Airavatesvara temple complex,
(a) 1 only built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram
(b) 1 and 2 only features a 24-m vimana and a stone
(c) 2 and 3 only image of Vishnu.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Consider the following statements about correct?
Konark Sun Temple: (a) 1 and 3 only
1. The temple is attributed to king (b) 2 only
Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern (c) 1 and 2 only
Ganga dynasty. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is a classic illustration of the 8. AYURSWASTHYA Yojana is run by the
Kalinga architecture. (a) Ministry of Health and Family
3. It is depicted on the reverse side of Welfare
the Indian currency note of 20 (b) National Health Authority
rupees to signify its importance to (c) Medical Council of India
Indian cultural heritage (d) none of the above
Which of the statements given above is/are 9. “Social Progress Index (SPI): States and
correct? Districts of India” prepared by the
(a) 1 only (a) RBI
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Ministry of Finance
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Institute for Competitiveness and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Social Progress Imperative
5. A major source of information related to its (d) Economic Advisory Council
building and construction has been the 10. Arrange the following locations in the
inscriptions that run throughout the temple’s direction of East to West:
plinth. One inscription reads, ‘The King, on 1. Tawang
the two hundred and seventy fifth day of the 2. Bomdi la
twenty fifth year of reign, presented a gold 3. Tuting
covered finial to be planted on the top of the 4. Dibang Valley
vimana of the temple’. Select the correct answer using the code
The above given description refers to which of below:
the following temples? (a) 4-3-2-1
(a) Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, (b) 1-2-3-4
Tiruchirapalli (c) 2-3-4-1
(b) Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur (d) 4-1-3-2
(c) Sree Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
(d) Sun Temple, Modhera
6. With reference to the temples at Khajuraho,
consider the following statements:
1. The site of Khajuraho belonged to
the Chandela Kings who ruled over RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS –
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centuries.
2. The monuments at Khajuraho are a
group of Hindu and Jaina temples. 1. ‘To protect monuments, places and objects of
3. The Brahma temple is the only artistic or historic interest which are declared
temple at Khajuraho completely to be of national importance’ is a provision
built of soapstone and has a four- made in the
faced lingam in its sanctum (a) Preamble of the Constitution
sanctorum. (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Fundamental Rights
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2. Consider the following statements regarding 3. CAPTCHA test aims to limit


Zero budget natural farming (ZBNF). technology access to humans and
1. It is a method of chemical free keep the bots away.
agriculture drawing from traditional Which of the above statements is/are
Indian practices. correct?
2. It uses intensive irrigation and deep (a) 1 only
ploughing. (b) 1 and 2 only
3. It promotes soil aeration, (c) 2 and 3 only
intercropping, bunds and topsoil (d) 1, 2 and 3
mulching. 7. Consider the following statements about the
Which of the above statements is/are DigiYatra:
correct? 1. It is a Biometric Enabled Seamless
(a) 1 and 2 only Travel experience (BEST) based on
(b) 2 and 3 only Facial Recognition Technology.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. It aims to provide paperless and
(d) 1, 2 and 3 seamless travel experience to the
3. Consider the following statements regarding passengers.
Conservation Agriculture (CA). 3. It is an industry-led initiative
1. Conservation Agriculture (CA) is a coordinated by the Ministry of Civil
farming system that can prevent Aviation.
losses of arable land while 4. It is a completely voluntary scheme.
regenerating degraded lands. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. External inputs such as correct?
agrochemicals are not applied so (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
that it does not disrupt the (b) 1 and 2 only
biological processes. (c) 3 and 4 only
3. It includes crop-livestock integration (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
and the integration of trees and 8. The Parliament of India exercises control over
pastures into agricultural the functions of the Council of Ministers
landscapes. through
Which of the above statements is/are 1. Adjournment motion
correct? 2. Question hour
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Supplementary questions
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1 and 3 only given below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
4. Who of the following is India's fifth prime (b) 2 and 3 only
minister? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Morarji Ranchhodji Desai (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Chaudhary Charan Singh 9. With reference to the religious history of
(c) Indira Gandhi India, consider the following statements:
(d) Lal Bahadur Shastri 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were
5. consider the following statements about the the sects of Jainism.
Great Green Wall (GGW) Programme: 2. Sarvastivadin held that the
1. It was launched by the World Wide constituents of phenomena were not
Fund for Nature. wholly momentary, but existed
2. It aims to promote sustainable forever in a latent form.
development and climate change Which of the statements given above is/are
mitigation. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 10. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade
6. Consider the following statements. infrastructure in Asia and financed
1. A neural network is an Artificial by credit from the Asian
Intelligence (AI) tech that attempts Development Bank.
to mimic the web of neurons in the (b) World Bank collaboration that
brain to learn and behave like facilitates the preparation and
humans. structuring of complex
2. Facial recognition software, voice infrastructure Public-Private
recognition software and the Partnerships (PPPs) to enable
Translate apps are the examples for mobilization of private sector and
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(c) Collaboration among the major (b) 2 only


banks of the world working with the (c) Both 1 and 2
OECD and focused on expanding (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the set of infrastructure projects 4. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
that have the potential to mobilize matched?
private investment. 1. Hope Mission: Japan Aerospace
(d) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks Exploration Agency
to finance and facilitate 2. Tianwen-1 Mission: China National
infrastructure development in the Space Administration
world. 3. MAVEN Mission: European Space
Agency
Select the correct answer using the code
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – (b) 2 only
26th-Dec-2022 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef system.
1. Consider the following statements: Where is it found?
1. A cess is collected by the (a) Off the Philippines
government for the development of a (b) Off Papua New Guinea
particular service or sector. (c) Off Queensland, Australia
2. Article 270 of the Constitution of (d) None of the above
India allows cess to be excluded 6. What is a special feature of the Great Barrier
from the purview of the divisible reef?
pool of taxes that the Union (a) It houses the largest number of
government must share with the coral species
States. (b) It is the reef which is at the deepest
Which of the statements given above is/are level in the sea
correct? (c) It is the world’s largest reef system
(a) 1 only (d) none of the above
(b) 2 only 7. Consider the following statements about the
(c) Both 1 and 2 emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri):
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is the tallest and heaviest of all
2. Consider the following statements regarding living penguin species in the world.
the Comptroller and Auditor General of India: 2. It is endemic to Antarctica.
1. It was established under Article 148 Which of the statements given above is/are
of the Constitution of India. correct?
2. The CAG is ranked 9th and enjoys (a) 1 only
the same status as a sitting judge of (b) 2 only
the Supreme Court of India in order (c) Both 1 and 2
of precedence. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The CAG is empowered to audit all 8. Consider the following statements regarding
receipts and expenditure of the the e-Shram Portal:
Government of India and the State 1. It is a centralized database seeded
Governments, including those of with Aadhaar.
autonomous bodies and 2. It will be used for delivery of social
corporations substantially financed security benefits as implemented by
by the Government. Central & State Ministries.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Any worker who is unorganized and
correct? aged between 16-59, is eligible to
(a) 1 and 2 only register on the eSHRAM portal.
(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 and 2 only
3. Consider the following statements. (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Direct Tax revenue is charged (c) 1 and 3 only
against services provided by the (d) 1, 2 and 3
government. 9. Consider the following statements:
2. Non-tax revenue includes interest 1. Sir William Jones worked under his
charged on loans advanced by the administration.
government for various purposes. 2. The new system of revenue –
Which of the above statements is/are Permanent Settlement was initiated
incorrect? in his rule.
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3. He separated revenue and judicial (c) decreases significantly


functions of the Civil Servants. (d) varies depending on the wind speed
The above given statements refers to which and direction
one of the following Governor General of 4. Which of the following Indian states share
India? borders with Nepal?
(a) Warren Hastings 1. Uttarakhand
(b) William Bentinck 2. Uttar Pradesh
(c) Cornwallis 3. West Bengal
(d) Dalhousie 4. Assam
10. With reference to agricultural soils, consider Select the correct answer using the code
the following statements: below:
1. A high content of organic matter in (a) 1 and 2 only
soil drastically reduces its water (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
holding capacity. (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Soil does not play any role in the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
sulphur cycle. 5. Losar festival is celebrated in which one of
3. Irrigation over a period of time can the following states?
contribute to the salinization of (a) Gujarat
some agricultural lands. (b) Odisha
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Tamil Nadu
correct? (d) none of the above
(a) 1 and 2 only 6. Consider the following facts:
(b) 3 only 1. It is a hindu temple dedicated to the
(c) 1 and 3 only deity Shiva and goddess Parvathi.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Here Parvati is worshiped as
“Mallika” and Shiva is worshiped as
“Arjuna“, represented by the lingam.
3. There is inscriptional evidence from
the Satavahana dynasty which
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – places the temple to be existent from
27th-Dec-2022 the 2nd century.
4. Most modern additions were done
during the time of king Harihara I of
1. Bomb cyclone, which was in news recently, is the Vijayanagara Empire.
(a) a cyclone that is unpredictably more Which of the following temples best fits the
intense than would typically be aforementioned information?
anticipated and could have negative (a) Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain
effects. (b) Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur
(b) a set of waves that develops in a (c) Bhimashankar Temple, Pune
body of water as a result of a (d) Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam
significant amount of water being 7. Consider the following statements regarding
displaced, most often in an ocean or the PRASAD Scheme:
a sizable lake. 1. The Government of India launched
(c) a powerful tropical cyclone that the PRASAD scheme in the year
develops in the Atlantic Ocean or 2014-2015 under the Ministry of
the northeastern Pacific Ocean. Tourism.
(d) a storm that develops quickly and 2. The full form of the PRASAD scheme
occurs when the air pressure is ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And
decreases by 20 millibars or more Spiritual Assessment Drive’.
within a 24-hour period. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Consider the following statements about correct?
Bomb Cyclone: (a) 1 only
1. It is a mid-latitude cyclone that (b) 2 only
intensifies rapidly. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. It has low pressure at its center. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are 8. Consider the following statements about
correct? National Commission for Protection of Child
(a) 1 only Rights:
(b) 2 only 1. It is a statutory body established by
(c) Both 1 and 2 an Act of Parliament of India.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It works under the aegis of the
3. In a tropical cyclone, as you move from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
edges towards the center, air pressure Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) remains constant correct?
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(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2


(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
9. Consider the following statements regarding different from the Central Pollution Control
the World Trade Organization (WTO). Board (CPCB)?
1. It is the only global international 1. The NGT has been established by an
organization dealing with the rules Act whereas the CPCB has been
of trade between nations. created by an executive order of the
2. It officially commenced operations in Government.
1995, under the Marrakesh 2. The NGT provides environmental
Agreement. justice and helps reduce the burden
3. After the WTO came into existence, of litigation in the higher courts
the General Agreement on Trade whereas the CPCB promotes
and Tariffs (GATT) ceased to exist. cleanliness of streams and wells,
Which of the above statements is/are and aims to improve the quality of
correct? air in the country.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
10. CAROTAR Rules were related to (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) global climate change (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) green methanol production
(c) prevention of an arms race in outer 4. The famous 11-day long ‘Dhanu Jatra’,
space considered as the largest open-air theater of
(d) none of the above the world is celebrated in which state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Odisha
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – 5. He was the tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual
28th-Dec-2022 master, warrior, poet and philosopher. He
codified Sikh law, wrote martial poetry and
music, and was the reputed author of the
1. Consider the following statements regarding Sikh work called the Dasam Granth (“Tenth
Delimitation Commission or Boundary Volume”). He is
Commission: (a) Guru Arjan
1. The Union government constitutes a (b) Guru Hargobind
Delimitation Commission headed by (c) Guru Tegh Bahadur
a retired Chief Election (d) Guru Gobind Singh
Commissioner of India. 6. Consider the following statements:
2. At the national level, four 1. National E-Governance Services
Delimitation Commissions have Limited is an Information Utility
been constituted till date for appointed by the Insolvency and
delineating fresh boundaries of the Bankruptcy Board of India.
constituencies. 2. It holds a repository of legal
Which of the given above statements is/are evidence and information pertaining
correct? to any debt/claims.
(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
2. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. In the performance of its functions, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Election Commission of India (ECI) 7. The Fair and Remunerative Price of
is insulated from executive Sugarcane is approved by the
interference. (a) Cabinet Committee on Economic
2. The decisions of the ECI can be Affair
challenged only in the Supreme (b) Commission for Agricultural Costs
Court of India by appropriate and Prices
petitions. (c) Directorate of Marketing and
Which of the statements given above is/are Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture
correct? (d) Agricultural Produce Marketing
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8. Who of the following was/were economic 2. The Lokpal consists of a


critics/critics of colonialism in India? Chairperson and eight Members out
1. Dadabhai Naoroji of whom 50% are Judicial Members.
2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. The term of office for Lokpal
3. R. C. Dutt Chairman and Members is 5 years
Select the correct answer using the code or till the age of 70 years.
given below. Which of the given above statements is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
9. When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the (d) 1, 2 and 3
Statutory Liquidity by 50 basis points, which 4. With reference to “Hydrogen-enriched
of the following is likely to happen? compressed natural gas” (HCNG), consider
(a) India’s GDP growth rate increases the following statements:
drastically 1. It reduces emissions of CO up to
(b) Foreign Institutional Investors may 70%.
bring more capital into our country 2. Its cost is less than CNG.
(c) Scheduled Commercial Banks may 3. It enables up to 5 % savings in fuel.
cut their lending rates Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) It may drastically reduce the correct?
liquidity to the banking system. (a) 1 only
10. With reference to Congress Socialist Party, (b) 1 and 3 only
consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It advocated the boycott of British (d) 1, 2 and 3
goods and evasion of taxes. 5. Consider the following statements about the
2. It wanted to establish the Ramappa Temple:
dictatorship of the proletariat. 1. It is also known as the Rudreshwara
3. It advocated separate electorate for temple.
minorities and oppressed classes. 2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Ibn Battuta called this temple “the
correct? brightest star in the galaxy of
(a) 1 and 2 only temples”.
(b) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(d) None (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. The Koh-i-Noor Diamond, which is now
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – among the jewels set in the British Crown,
29th-Dec-2022 was mined and first owned by the dynasty of
:
(a) Kakatiya
1. Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of (b) Hoysala
the formation of the Indian National (c) Vijayanagar
Congress? (d) Mughal
(a) Lord Canning 7. Which of the following pairs (Space Mission:
(b) Lord Curzon Organisation) is/are correctly matched?
(c) Lord Dufferin 1. dearMoon: JAXA
(d) Lord Dalhausie 2. Starship: SpaceX
2. The Congress split in 1907 was due to the 3. Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer: ESA
issue of Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Increasingly religious tones in the below:
Indian National Movement (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Economic ideology of state-led (b) 2 and 3 only
development of India (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Methodology of struggle against the (d) 1, 2 and 3
British 8. Uzbekistan is bordered by
(d) Grant of concessions to the All-India 1. Kazakhstan
Muslim League 2. Kyrgyzstan
3. Consider the following statements: 3. Tajikistan
1. The term “Lokpal” was coined by Dr. 4. China
L.M.Singhvi in 1963. Select the correct answer using the code
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(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. In India, VVPAT is yet to be tried in


(b) 2, 3 and 4 only elections conducted by the Election
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only Commission of India
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Which of the above statements is/are
9. Consider the following countries: correct?
1. Hungary (a) 1 and 2 only
2. Poland (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Slovakia (c) 1 and 3 only
4. Romania (d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Estonia 3. Consider the following statements about the
Which of the above have borders with Central Pollution Control Board of India:
Ukraine? 1. It is a statutory organization under
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only the Ministry of Environment, Forest
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only and Climate Change.
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only 2. It was established under the
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
10. With reference to ‘stand up India scheme’, 3. The CPCB is also entrusted with the
which of the following statements is/are powers and functions under the Air
correct? Act, 1981.
1. Its purpose is to promote Which of the statements given above is/are
entrepreneurship among SC/ST and correct?
women entrepreneurs. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It provides for refinancing through (b) 2 and 3 only
SIDBI. (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below. 4. James Webb Telescope is an international
(a) 1 only collaboration between
(b) 2 only 1. National Aeronautics and Space
(c) Both 1 and 2 Administration
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. European Space Agency
3. Canadian Space Agency
4. Japan Aerospace Exploration
Agency
Select the correct answer using the code
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – below:
30h-Dec-2022 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of 5. Medaram Jatara also known as Sammakka
India. Saralamma Jatara is a tribal festival held in
1. It has the jurisdiction to issue writs which of the following states?
under Article 32 of the Constitution. (a) Karnataka
2. It has the original jurisdiction under (b) Odisha
Article 131 of the Constitution. (c) Tamil Nadu
3. It has the power to make such an (d) Telangana
order as is necessary for doing 6. Consider the following statements:
complete justice in any cause or 1. It is an endangered species and the
matter pending before it. sole Caprinae species found in the
Which of the above statements is/are tropical mountains of southern
correct? India.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. It inhabits meadows with steep cliffs
(b) 1 and 3 only at elevations between 300 metres
(c) 2 and 3 only and 2,600 metre above sea level.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. It was designated as the State
animal of Kerala in recognition of its
2. With reference to Voter-verifiable paper audit ecological and cultural significance.
trail (VVPAT), consider the following Which of the statements given above is/are
statements: correct?
1. VVPAT is a method of providing (a) 1 and 2 only
feedback to voters by giving them a (b) 2 and 3 only
printout of candidate details for (c) 1 and 3 only
whom they have voted (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. VVPAT helps in detecting possible 7. In India the steel production industry
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(a) saltpeter (c) Both 1 and 2


(b) rock phosphate (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) coking coal 2. The Vishakha Guidelines were a set of
(d) All of the above procedural guidelines for use in India in
8. The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and cases of
Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India (a) girls education
are made in order to (b) sexual harassment
(a) protect the interests of Scheduled (c) child trafficking
Tribes (d) reservation for women
(b) determine the boundaries between 3. Consider the following statements about the
states National Commission for Women (NCW):
(c) determine the powers, authorities, 1. It is the statutory body of the
and responsibilities of Panchayats Government of India.
(d) protect the interests of all the border 2. It advises the government on all
States policy matters affecting women.
9. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits correct?
Programme was launched during (a) 1 only
1996-97 to provide loan assistance (b) 2 only
to poor farmers. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. The Command Area Development (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Programme was launched in 1974- 4. Which one of the following correctly describes
75 for the development of water-use the Tidal Disruption Event (TDE)?
efficiency. (a) The enhancement of near-surface
Which of the statements given above is/are air temperature change over the
correct? planets relative to sun
(a) 1 only (b) An astronomical phenomenon of the
(b) 2 only destruction of a star by a black hole
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) The phenomenon that any change in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the net radiation balance tends to
10. With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim produce a larger change in
Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR- temperature near the sun than in
ARC)’, Consider the following statements: the planetary average
1. It was established very recently in (d) None of the above
response to incidents of piracy and 5. Consider the following statements:
accidents of oil spills 1. The National Dairy Development
2. It is an alliance meant for maritime Board is a statutory body set up by
security only an Act of the Parliament of India.
Which of the following statements given 2. It is under the ownership of the
above is/are correct? Ministry of Cooperation of the
(a) 1 only Government of India.
(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
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Which of the following provisions of the
RTM- REVISION THROUGH MCQS – Constitution provides for the Right to form
31st-Dec-2022 co-operative Societies in India?
1. Article 19
2. Article 44-B
1. Consider the following statements about 3. Part IX-B
SVAMITVA Scheme Select the correct answer using the code
1. It is a scheme for mapping the land below:
parcels in rural inhabited areas (a) 1 and 2 only
using drone technology and (b) 2 and 3 only
Continuously Operating Reference (c) 1 and 3 on;y
Station (CORS). (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The scheme is piloted by the 7. Consider the following statements regarding
Ministry of Rural Development. Vibrant Village Programme (VVP):
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It was announced in the 2022-23
correct? budget.
(a) 1 only 2. It promotes community knowledge
(b) 2 only in border management.

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Which of the statements given above is/are 9. Consider the following statements.
correct? 1. The Kerch strait connects the Black
(a) 1 only Sea with the Sea of Marmara
(b) 2 only 2. The Bosphorus strait is a strait in
(c) Both 1 and 2 Eastern Europe that connects the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
8. Consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are
1. India has more than 70% share of correct?
the world’s total rice exports. (a) 1 only
2. Most of India’s basmati exports are (b) 2 only
to Iran and the Arabian Peninsula (c) Both 1 and 2
countries. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Parboiling is a process where the 10. “This crop can be grown not only in the
paddy is soaked in water, steamed tropical and subtropical zones, but also in
and dried so that the rice becomes the temperate zone and the cold tracts of the
harder with less breakage on far north, beyond even the 60 degree north
milling. altitude. It can tolerate severe cold and snow
Which of the above statements is/are and resume growth with the setting in of
correct? warm weather in spring. It can be cultivated
(a) 1 and 2 only from sea level to as high as 3300 meters.”
(b) 2 and 3 only Which one of the following is that crop?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Maize
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Rice
(c) Sunflower
(d) Wheat

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