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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2023 – Test – 3816

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1. With reference to 'expunction' or removal of 3. Consider the following statements regarding
certain portions of parliamentary the DNA and RNA vaccines:
 1. Unlike RNA vaccine, DNA vaccines
proceedings in India, consider the following
have potential to integrate into host cell
statements: genome.
1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the 2. RNA vaccine uses a copy of a natural
discretion to expunge the words or usage chemical called messenger RNA
(mRNA) to produce an immune
from the proceedings of the house.
response in humans.
2. The expunged portions of the Which of the statements given above is/are
proceedings cease to exist in the records correct?
of Parliament, but they can be reported (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
by media houses.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. The expunction is an Indian innovation (d) Neither 1 nor 2
and is not mentioned under the Rules of
Procedure and Conduct of Business. 4. Recently seen in the news ' Kappaphycus' is
a/an:
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) rare species of bat found in Meghalaya.
correct? (b) new species of ginger discovered in
(a) 1 only Andaman and Nicobar Island.
(b) 2 only (c) invasive seaweed.
(d) species of ant discovered from Western
(c) 1 and 3 only
Ghat.
(d) 2 and 3 only
5. With reference to the provisions of the
2. Recently, INS Trikand participated in Sea Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
(POCSO) Act, 2012 and the POCSO
Phase-I of the International Maritime
(Amendment) Act, 2019 in India, consider
Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) the following statements:
held in the Gulf. Which of the following are 1. It was enacted as a consequence to
the participating countries in the Cutlass India’s ratification of the UN
Convention on the Rights of the Child in
Express 2023?
1992.
1. Saudi Arabia 2. It allows reporting of sexual offences up
2. USA to 3 years from the date of the
3. Japan commission of a sexual offence.
3. It provides for a punishment of a
4. Iran
minimum of 5 years for using a Child
Select the correct answer using the code for pornographic purposes.
given below. Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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6. Consider the following statements: 9. Consider the following statements:
1. A few organisms that can tolerate and 1. Central Board of Film Certification
 thrive in a wide range of temperatures (CBFC) is a statutory body under the
are stenothermal organisms. Ministry of Information and
2. Vast majority of organisms are restricted Broadcasting.
to a narrow range of temperatures are 2. The members of the CBFC are
eurythermal organisms. nominated by the Central Government
3. The levels of thermal tolerance of by drawing people from different walks
different species determine to a large of life for a period of 2 years.
extent their geographical distribution. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 only
10. With reference to the Indian Parliament,
7. Consider the following statements with consider the following statements:
reference to Ujjawala Scheme: 1. The percentage of bills referred to
1. Its main objective is to prevent Committees has been steadily declining
trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation and re- since the 14th Lok Sabha.
integration of victims of trafficking for 2. Indian constitution provides a fixed
commercial sexual exploitation. parliamentary calendar.
2. It is central sector scheme, launched by Which of the above statements is/are not
Ministry of Home Affairs. correct?
Which of the statement 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
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 11. With reference to TiHAN (Technology
Innovation Hub on Autonomous
8. Consider the following statements regarding Navigation), consider the following
missile technology: statements:
1. Cruise missiles fly within the earth’s 1. It is India’s first autonomous navigation
atmosphere and use jet engine facility for ground and aerial vehicle
technology. testing.
2. Ballistic missiles are powered by rockets 2. It is developed by the Indian Space
initially but then they follow an Research Organisation (ISRO) to
unpowered, free-falling trajectory augment the Indian Regional Navigation
towards their target. Satellite System (IRNSS).
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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12. Which of the following statements best 14. Which of the followings are the favourable

 describes the iron catastrophe? conditions for hail formation?

(a) It marked the beginning of Earth’s 1. High liquid water content

oxygen-rich atmosphere some 2.5 billion 2. Great vertical extent of the

to 2.3 billion years ago. cumulonimbus cloud

(b) It is the explosive death of a star and 3. Good portion of the cloud layer is below

often result in the star obtaining the freezing

brightness of 100 million Suns for a 4. Low surface temperatures

short time. 5. Strong updraft within the parent

(c) It occurs when the black hole distort the thunderstorm

space around them and suck Select the correct answer using the code

neighbouring matter into them including given below.

stars. (a) 1 and 5 only

(d) It is a geological event, where the earth’s (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

temperature heated to the melting point (c) 2, 3 and 5 only

of iron and leading to the formation of (d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

early core.

15. Consider the following statements regarding

13. Consider the following statements regarding the wheat cultivation:

the impact of currency devaluation by a 1. India is the second largest producer and

country: consumer of wheat.

1. It may increase the export 2. World trade in wheat is greater than for

competitiveness of the domestic country. all other crops combined.

2. It may decrease the debt burden of 3. Heavy soil with good drainage are

foreign-denominated loans when priced suitable for wheat cultivation under dry

in the home currency. conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? correct?

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

(b) 2 only (b) 1 only

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

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 only

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16. In addition to making the Constitution and 18. Consider the following statements regarding
enacting ordinary laws, the Constituent the tsunami:

Assembly performed other functions also. In 1. When tsunami leaves deep waters, its
the context of this, consider the following speed reduces but the change in the total
statements: energy of the tsunami remains constant.
1. It adopted the national flag on August 2. The rate of energy loss of a tsunami
15, 1947. wave is inversely related to its
2. It adopted the national anthem on wavelength.
January 24, 1950. 3. The ‘tsunami ready’ tag is given to the

3. It adopted the national song on January countries by the UNESCO.

24, 1950. Which of the statements given above is/are

4. It elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first correct?

(a) 3 only
President of India.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above are
(c) 2 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
19. The term “Island Chain Strategy” is
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
sometimes mentioned in the news in the
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
context of the containment of which of the
following country?
17. Consider the following statements with
(a) China
respect to community health workers and
(b) Indonesia
services:
(c) India
1. Anganwadi workers and Auxiliary
(d) Philippines
Nurse midwives (ANM) act as resource
persons for the training of Accredited
20. Consider the following statements:
Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers.
1. Humayun invited Mir Sayyid Ali and
2. Anganwadi services are provided by the Abdus Samad to establish a studio in his
Integrated Child Development Services court and carry out royal paintings.
(ICDS) Programme under the Ministry 2. The first major project undertaken
of Women and Child Development. during Humayun’s regime was that of
3. The respective state governments illustrating the Hamza Nama.
decides the honorarium to be given to 3. Paintings under Akbar’s reign were a
ANMs, ASHA and Anganwadi workers. fusion of Persian and Indian styles.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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21. In the context of planning in India, which of 23. Consider the following statements regarding
the Ways and Means Advances (WMAs) of
 the following statements regarding Five
RBI:
Year Plans is not correct? 1. WMAs are not part of the Fiscal
Responsibility and Budget Management
(a) Drought Prone Area Development
Act (FRBM), 2003.
Programme (DPAP) was launched 2. The interest rate for Special Drawing
Facility under WMA is one percentage
during sixth five year plan.
point more than the repo rate.
(b) The Rolling Plan was implemented after 3. There is a state-wise limit for the funds
that can be availed via WMA.
fifth five year plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) The actual growth of the eighth five year correct?
plan was more than targeted growth. (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Towards Faster & More Inclusive (c) 2 and 3 only
Growth was the objective of eleventh (d) 1, 2 and 3

five year plan. 24. Consider the following statements with

reference to India’s external trade:
1. India’s exports crossed the value of 1
22. Consider the following statements regarding trillion dollars recently.
Hoysala architecture: 2. No south Asian country is among the top
10 export destinations.
1. It is predominantly found in southern
Which of the statements given above is/are
Karnataka. not correct?
(a) 1 only
2. It is made from gneiss - a relatively hard
(b) 2 only
stone. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It is based on a stellate (star-like) ground

plan along with a profusion of 25. In the context of the Portuguese in India,
which of the following statements best
decorative carvings.
describes the ‘Cartaz System’?
4. Hoysala temples have pyramidal (a) It was a license issued to Portuguese by
the Zamorin of Calicut to setup factories
vimana.
in Kerala.
Which of the above statements is/are (b) It was a royal charter granting the
Portuguese East India Company
correct?
important trading facilities in Goa.
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) It was a license granting duty free trade
of spices and medicines.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) It was a naval trade license or pass
(c) 3 and 4 only issued by the Portuguese in Indian
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Ocean.
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26. Consider the following statements regarding 28. Consider the following statements:

Affordable Rental Housing Complexes 1. Longitude is the angular distance of a


(ARHC): point on the earth’s surface, measured in
degrees from the center of the earth
1. The ARHC Scheme was announced
whereas Latitude is an angular distance,
under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
measured in degrees along the equator.
during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2. The average distance between two
2. It was devised to provide affordable
latitudes is 111 Kilometers.
rental housing solutions for urban
Which of the statements given above is/are
migrants/poor. correct?
3. The workforce in manufacturing (a) 1 only
industries, the service sector, laborers, (b) 2 only
and students will be the target (c) Both 1 and 2

beneficiary under ARHCs. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. It is launched by the Ministry of Labour

29. Which of the following suggested for the
& Employment.
first time that the residuary powers be
Which of the statements given above are
transferred from the Union List to the
correct?
Concurrent List, except for the residuary
(a) 1 and 2 only
power to impose taxes?
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) Rajamannar committee (1969)
(c) 3 and 4 only (b) National Commission to Review the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Working of the Constitution (2000)
(c) Punchhi Commission (2007)
27. Which of the following are west-flowing (d) Sarkaria Commission (1983)

rivers in India?

1. Luni River 30. Consider the following statements about the

fort of Agra:
2. Tapti River
1. It is made up of red sandstone and it was
3. Kaveri river
built by Emperor Akbar.
4. Periyar River
2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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46. With reference to the Jammu and Kashmir 48. With reference to zero coupon zero principal
Delimitation Commission, consider the instruments, consider the following
 statements:
following statements:
1. These are issued by a not-for-profit
1. It was constituted by the Government of organization that is registered with the
India, in the exercise of powers social stock exchange.
conferred by the Delimitation Act, of 2. An entity issuing these securities does
not have to repay interest and the
2002.
principal.
2. The Delimitation Commission was Which of the statements given above is/are
entrusted with the work of delimiting correct?
both the Assembly and Parliamentary (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Constituencies on the basis of the 2011
(c) Both 1 and 2
Census. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The Commission did not provide for the
49. In the context of modern Indian history,
reservation of seats for the Scheduled
Sibirams, military-style camps, set up in the
Tribes in the Legislative Assembly of
region of east and west Godavari, Krishna,
J&K. and Guntur districts were commonly set up
Which of the statements given above is/are as
(a) the headquarters of the Swadeshi
correct?
Movement.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) the headquarters of the Salt Satyagraha.
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) to conduct the meetings of parallel
(c) 1 and 2 only governments.
(d) the storehouse of the ammunition.
(d) 3 only

50. Consider the following statements with

47. In the context of blood circulation in human regard to the Indian Universities Act, of
beings, consider the following statements: 1904:
1. It was based on the recommendations of
1. Human heart is separated into the right
the Raleigh Commission.
side and the left side to keep oxygenated 2. The government was provided with
and deoxygenated blood from mixing. power to veto the regulations made by
2. The carbon dioxide-rich blood is brought the senates of the universities.
3. It provided for a sanction of five lakh
to the lungs and the oxygenated blood
rupees per annum for five years for the
from the lungs is brought to the heart. improvement of higher education and
Which of the statements given above is/are universities.
correct? Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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51. With reference to the President's address to 54. With reference to the Sarus crane, consider
Parliament at the commencement of the first the following statements:
 1. It is the tallest flying bird in the world.
session of each year, consider the following
2. It is listed in Schedule IV of the Wildlife
statements:
(Protection) Act 1972.
1. The Constitution of India mentions the
3. It is monogamous however due to
address of the President to the House of
climate change it showing different
People at the commencement of the first behavioural patterns.
session after each general election. Which of the statements given above are
2. Discussion on a Motion of Thanks is correct?
moved by a member of parliament (a) 1 and 2 only
selected by the Lok Sabha speaker. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only
55. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only reference to the economy of the Bahmani
(c) Both 1 and 2 kingdom:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The title of Malik-ul-Tujjar, which
means 'chief of merchants', was granted
52. With reference to the e-waste generation in to Mahmud Gawan.
India, consider the following statements: 2. The Bahamani Kingdoms were divided
into provinces called tarafs.
1. India is 3rd largest Electronic waste
3. Dabul was a major commercial port
producer in the world.
during the period.
2. Less than 2% of electronic waste Which of the statements given above are
generated in India is recycled through correct?
institutional processes. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Waste batteries are not covered under (b) 2 and 3 only
the E-waste (management) Rules 2022. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3

correct?
56. With reference to the district administration
(a) 1, 2 and 3
in India, consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 2 only 1. The power to create new districts or alter
(c) 3 only or abolish existing districts rests with the
(d) 2 and 3 only State governments.
2. It can either be done through an
53. The term ‘Multi-Party Interim Appeal executive order or by passing a law.
Arbitration Arrangement’ is related to: 3. The Centre has no role to play while
changing the name of a district or a
(a) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of
railway station.
India
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and correct?
Development (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) World Trade Organization (b) 2 only
(d) International Centre for Settlement of (c) 1 and 3 only
Investment Disputes (d) 1, 2 and 3
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57. Which one of the following is the only state 60. Consider the following statements regarding

in India to have an exclusive cut-off date for the Office of Chief Labour Commissioner

citizenship mentioned under Citizenship Act, (Central):

1955? 1. It is responsible for the prevention and

(a) Nagaland settlement of industrial disputes through

conciliation/mediation.
(b) Punjab
2. It verifies the membership of Trade
(c) Assam
Unions affiliated to the Central
(d) Tamil Nadu
Organisations of workers.
3. It is responsible for the revision of the
58. In the context of international trade, consider
dearness allowance component of
the following statements regarding Asian
minimum wages in the scheduled
Clearing Union (ACU):
employments under the Minimum
1. It was established in 1974 at the
Wages Act, 1948.
initiative of the United Nations
Which of the statements given above is/are
Economic and Social Commission for correct?
Asia and Pacific (ESCAP). (a) 1 only
2. Majority of transactions under ACU are (b) 1 and 2 only
carried out in the domestic currencies of (c) 2 and 3 only
the member countries. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. India is not a member of ACU.

Which of the statements given above is/are 61. With reference to Flex Fuel vehicles,

correct? consider the following statements:

(a) 1 only 1. Unlike traditional vehicles, flex-fuel

(b) 2 only vehicles are capable of operating on a

blend of gasoline or methanol.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. These vehicles need to have two
(d) 1 and 3 only
separate tanks for two fuels the engine
runs on one fuel at a time.
59. Which of the following doctrines are
Which of the statements given above is/are
associated with Jainism?
correct?
(a) Madhyamika
(a) 1 only
(b) Anekantavada
(b) 2 only
(c) Sarvastivada
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Anattavada
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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62. Recently, the Supreme Court had an all- 65. Consider the following statements regarding
woman bench, in the context of this consider the French East India Company:

the following statements:
1. The First French factory was established
1. It is the first time in the history of the
at Calcutta in December 1700.
Supreme court that an all-woman bench
2. Its directors were nominated by the king
was formed.
2. Justice M Fathima Beevi became the of France.
first woman judge to be appointed to the 3. The French East India Company lost its
apex court. Indian presence forever after losing to
Which of the statements given above is/are
the Dutch in the Battle of Chinsura.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only correct?

(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
63. Which of the following is correct regarding
(d) 1 only
Gross Domestic Product of a country?
(a) Not all productive activity is included in
GDP calculation. 66. Consider the following statements about the
(b) It is used to determine the status of Least Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF):
Developed Countries by the UN. 1. It ensures that there is universal non-
(c) It measures the overall standard of living discriminatory access to quality ICT
of a particular country.
(Information and Communications
(d) A higher GDP always denotes a better
Technology) services at economically
distribution of wealth within the
geography of a country. efficient prices to people in rural and
remote areas.
64. Consider the following statements with 2. It was created under the Ministry of
respect to the Sea Slugs:
Electronics & Information Technology.
1. They are found where there is an
3. The collections of the Universal Service
abundance of prey bases.
Levy (USL) which comprises the USOF,
2. Their presence is an indicator of a strong
coral ecosystem. are credited to the Consolidated Fund of
3. They depend on algae for food through India.
photosynthesis. Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only
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67. With reference to GSAT 7 series satellites, 70. Metal injection molding is the
consider the following statements: manufacturing of solid metal parts utilizing

1. They are advanced satellites meant for injection molding technology. Which of the
following products can be made using Metal
meeting the communication needs of
Injection Molding?
defense services.
1. Medical surgical instruments
2. They have been developed by the
2. Computer hinges for laptops
Defence Research and Development
3. Watch cases
Organisation (DRDO). 4. Plugs for cell phones
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. Which of the following are the major

68. Right to government aid for minority
institutions is guaranteed under which article
of the Constitution of India?
(a) Article 29
(b) Article 30
(c) Article 21
(d) None of the above
69. Cri-MAC, recently seen in the news, is a/an:
(a) mechanism of the Ministry of Home
Affairs to share information on heinous
crimes and other issues related to inter-
state coordination.
(b) centre established by the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment to
reforms undertaken as a part of the New
Economic Policy?
1. Increase in the taxes on individual
incomes
2. Establishment of private sector banks
3. Market-determined exchange rates
4. Deregulation of deposit interest rates
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
72. "The tendency of the body to repeat its
immune response based on the first variant it

track and rehabilitate orphan children. encountered through infection or vaccination

when it comes across a newer or slightly
(c) centre established by the Ministry of
different variant of the same pathogen." The
Science and Technology to promote the
phenomenon in question refers to
manufacturing of semi-conductor
(a) Genetic drift
devices. (b) Immune imprinting
(d) initiative of the Ministry of External (c) Reverse immunity
Affairs to deport the illegal immigrants. (d) Herd immunity
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73. With reference to the cultural history of 76. Which of the following has served as the
India, who among the following belongs to president of Indian National Congress (INC)
 the Nirguna School of Bhakti? sessions more than once?
1. Mirabai 1. Madan Mohan Malaviya
2. Nanak 2. Motilal Nehru
3. Kabir 3. Vallabhbhai Patel
4. Chaitanya Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only 77. Consider the following statements with
regard to the Mohammedan Literacy
74. Consider the following statements regarding Society:
Clearing Corporations in India: 1. It was founded by Abdul Latif in 1863 in
1. Clearing corporation is established to Calcutta.
undertake the clearing and settlement of 2. The goal of the society was the
trades in securities traded on a education of Muslim youth in English
recognized stock exchange. medium schools that would allow them
2. All clearing corporations in India are to compete with their English and Hindu
regulated by the SEBI. peers.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

78. Which of the following statements is not

75. With reference to Indian Patent laws,
correct regarding the Pangolin species?
consider the following statements: (a) Out of the eight species of pangolin,
1. Derivatives of known substances are only the Indian Pangolin and the
patentable under Indian laws. Chinese Pangolin are naturally found in
2. Patent laws in India does not allow India.
evergreening of patents. (b) Indian Pangolin is not found in the arid
3. The laws do not grant patent protection region, high Himalayas and North-East
to pharmaceutical products to ensure India.
their availability to masses at low price. (c) Indian Pangolin is categorised as
Which of the statements given above is/are Endangered, where as Chinese Pangolin
correct? as Critically Endangered on the IUCN’s
(a) 1 and 2 only red list of threatened species.
(b) 2 only (d) Only Indian Pangolin is legally protected
under the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
(c) 1 and 3 only
1972.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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79. 'Project Greensand' recently seen in the news 82. With reference to cloud computing, consider
is a: the following statements:

(a) carbon storage project. 1. It is a method of storing and processing
(b) green belt to prevent the eastward data on servers that are remotely located.
expansion of the Thar desert. 2. Cloud computing can be both centralized

(c) sand made from fly ash. and decentralized.

(d) project to increase the green cover in the 3. It is more useful in applications where
large amounts of data need to be
Bundelkhand region.
processed at once.
Which of the statements given above is/are
80. With reference to the “Initiative on Critical
correct?
and Emerging Technologies (iCET)”,
(a) 1 and 2 only
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is an Indo-U.S. initiative announced at
(c) 3 only
the G20 Summit held in Bali.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is being run by the National Security
Councils of both the countries. 83. Which one of the following statements best
Which of the statements given above is/are reflects the idea behind the
correct? “Biotransformation technology” often talked
(a) 1 only about in media?
(b) 2 only (a) altering the genetic makeup of Aedes
(c) Both 1 and 2 mosquitos to reduce their population
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) altering the state of plastics and make
them biodegradable
81. Assertion (A): The combined budget of all (c) enhancing the nutritional profile of
the Municipal Corporations in India is much seaweeds

smaller than that of the Central and State (d) developing vaccines for Influenza

governments.
84. Consider the following statements regarding
Reason(R): Municipal corporations mostly
the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI):
rely on municipal bonds than on borrowings
1. It is released by National Statistics
from banks, financial institutions, and loans
Office (NSO).
from Centre/State governments.
2. It is released only in two categories rural
In the context of the above two statements,
and urban.
which of the following is correct?
3. Its base year is 2016.
(a) Both A and R true but, R is the correct
Which of the statements given above is/are
explanation of A.
correct?
(b) Both A and R are true but, R is not the (a) 1 only
correct explanation of A. (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) A is true but R is false. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) A is false but R is true. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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85. Consider the following: 88. Consider the following statement with
1. Dragonfly reference to PM-MUDRA yojana (PMMY):

2. Lichens 1. MUDRA is a refinancing institution and
3. Algae Blooms
does not lend directly to entrepreneurs/
4. Frogs
individuals.
Which of the above act as important bio-
2. It aims of provide a collateral free loan
indicators of the ecological health of an
area? of 20 lakh to promote entrepreneurship
(a) 1 and 2 only among the new generation.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 3. MUDRA loans are offered in three
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only categories Shishu', 'Kishore' and 'Tarun'
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
which signifies the stage of growth or
development and funding needs of the
86. Consider the following statements regarding
borrowers.
the influenza:
1. Influenza viruses consists of single Which of the statement given above is/are
stranded RNA. correct?
2. H3N2 is a Type D influenza virus which (a) 3 only
cause greatest morbidity and mortality. (b) 1 and 3 only
3. Influenza viruses can spread from pigs
(c) 2 and 3 only
to people and from people to pigs.
(d) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only 89. The city was called Avantika during the

(b) 1 and 2 only ancient period when it was a primary centre

(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
87. Consider the following statements:
1. Real Exchange Rate determines export
competitiveness between two countries.
2. If the currencies of two countries are at
of learning. Great scholars like Varahmihir,
Kattayayan were associated with the city.
King Vikramaditya made this city his
capital, the great scholar of Sanskrit,
Kaalidas, was in his court. The city also
hosts the Kumbh Mela (Simhastha Kumbh)

purchasing power parity then the after every 12 years.

nominal exchange rate is equal to the Which of the following cities is best
real exchange rate. described in the paragraph mentioned
Which of the statements given above is/are above?
correct?
(a) Varanasi
(a) 1 only
(b) Ujjain
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Jaipur

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Nasik

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90. With reference to Fluoride pollution in 93. With reference to Indian history, which of
groundwater, consider the following the following best describes the ‘Morcha
 statements: Chabian’ campaign?
1. Prolonged fluoride consumption in (a) An anti-salt tax march in Bengal region
higher concentrations in drinking water during the Civil Disobedience
can immediately cause diarrhea and
Movement.
impaired nerve function.
(b) An agitation to get the keys back of the
2. Biochar-mediated sand columns can be
Golden Temple treasury back from
used for defluoridation in hand pumps
British appointed officer.
and tube wells.
(c) An armed rebellion in the Chhota
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Nagpur region against the rent-seeking
(a) 1 only tendencies of the British rule.
(b) 2 only (d) A campaign launched by the British to
(c) Both 1 and 2 suppress the Ghadarite movement during
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the first world mar.

91. Which of the following statements best 94. With reference to the death penalty in India,
describes "Kamikaze drones" recently seen consider the following statements:
in the news? 1. Hanging by the neck till death is the
(a) A suicide drone that is believed to have
only execution method mentioned under
been used in the Russia-Ukraine war.
the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC),
(b) Surveillance drones used by Pakistan
1973.
along the India-Pakistan border.
2. State of Gujarat has the highest number
(c) Drones used in the United States for the
of convicts on death row in India.
transportation of light-weight materials.
(d) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that are used Which of the statements given above is/are
in disaster management. correct?
(a) 1 only
92. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only
Indian Judicial System: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. The Constitution of India provides for a (d) Neither 1 nor 2
single independent but integrated
judicial system, unlike USA's judicial 95. With reference to Indian history, consider
system. the following texts:
2. While the independent judicial system is 1. Amukthamalyadha
a federal feature of the Constitution, an
2. Harikathasaram
integrated judicial system is a unitary
3. Manucharitam
feature.
Which of the above is/are authored by
Which of the statements given above is/are
Krishnadeva Raya?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
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96. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 99. Consider the following statements:
report has been released by which of the 1. He was actively involved in the

following organizations? activities of Anushilan Samiti
(a) Bombay Natural History Society 2. He brought out a newspaper called
(b) BirdLife International 'Forward'.
(c) Royal Society for Protection of Birds 3. He is considered to be the political guru
(d) Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National of Subhash Bose.
Audubon Society Which of the following personalities is best
explained by the above-given statements?
97. Consider the following statements: (a) Motilal Nehru
1. Currently, sugarcane production in India (b) Surendranath Banerjee
is more than 400 million tonnes. (c) C. R. Das
2. In India, the production of oilseeds is (d) Bipin Chandra Pal
higher in the Rabi season than Kharif
season. 100. With reference to the universe, which of the
Which of the statements given above is/are following statements is not correct?
correct? (a) The Milk Way is an example of a disc
(a) 1 only shaped spiral galaxy.
(b) 2 only (b) A white dwarf is a very small, hot star,
(c) Both 1 and 2 whose nuclear energy supplies have
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 been used up.
(c) A black dwarf is the first stage of stellar
98. This wildlife sanctuary is located in Odisha. evolution.
It forms a migration link for wild buffaloes (d) Andromeda is the closest big galaxy to
across the two states of Odisha and the Milky Way.
Chhatisgarh. The Chuktia Bhunjia tribes live
inside this sanctuary. Recently it was seen in
the news for cultivation of strawberry.
Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries
is being referred to in the passage given
above?
(a) Sunabeda Wildlife Santuary
(b) Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary

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