What A Test 2023 Full Length Test 3 (FLT-3)

1. He was an Anglican priest, a 3. Consider the following:

Christian missionary and an
activist in Indian freedom Newspaper/ Founder/
Book Editor/Author
struggle. In 1914 he on advice
1)Commonweal Bal Gangadhar
of Indian nationalists went to
Tilak
South Africa and played an 2)Asbab-E- Sir Syed Ahmed
important role in persuading Bagawat-E- Hind Khan
Gandhi to return to India. In
India he became a close 3)Talvar Virendranath
Chattopadhyaya
associate of Gandhi and
4)Kudi Arasu Jyotiba Phule
Tagore. He was affectionately
called ‘Christ's Faithful Apostle’
by Mahatma Gandhi and Which of the above pairs are
‘Deenbandhu’ by his students correctly matched?
at St. Stephen’s college in
Delhi. He was: (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) George Arundale (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) CF Andrews (d) 2 and 4 only
(c) Phillip Spratt
(d) BG Horniman 4. Consider the following
statements:
2. Which one of the following was
not the outcome of the Battle of 1. Unlike the Ryotwari system,
Buxar,1764? the land revenue was
(a) East India Company was permanently fixed in the
granted rights to issue Mahalwari system.
dastaks which exempted its 2. The settlement was made
trade from payment of directly with the cultivator in
duties. both Ryotwari and
(b) Nawab of Awadh agreed to Mahalwari systems.
surrender Allahabad to
Emperor Shah Alam II. Which of the statements given
(c) East India Company above is/are correct?
received diwani and nizamat (a) 1 only
functions of Bengal, Bihar (b) 2 only
and Orissa. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Robert Clive introduced dual (d) Neither 1 nor 2
system of government in
Bengal.

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 5. In context of modern Indian 2. It stated that Hindus and
history, the “Zimmerman Plan” Muslims were to have equal
is related to which of the representation in the
following: Governor-General’s
executive council.
(a) Revolutionary plan to
overthrow the British Which of the statements given
government. above is/are correct?
(b) Precursor to the (a) 1 only
Mountbatten plan relating (b) 2 only
to India’s partition (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Communist framework to (d) Neither 1 nor 2
topple the bourgeoise
leadership of Indian 8. Consider the following
National Congress. statements:
(d) British ploy to divide Hindu- 1. At the Lucknow session of
Muslims post the revolt of 1936, Jawaharlal Nehru
1857. demanded for the
acceptance of socialism as
6. With reference to the All-India the Indian National
Kisan Sabha (AIKS), consider Congress’s goal.
the following statements: 2. Hindustan Majdur Sabha
was founded by Vallabhbhai
1. Its foundation conference Patel and Rajendra Prasad.
was held in 1936 along with
the Indian National Which of the statements given
Congress session. above is/are correct?
2. Swami Shraddhanand was (a) 1 only
chosen as the first president (b) 2 only
of AIKS in 1936. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? 9. With reference to bhakti Saint
(a) 1 only Kabir, consider the following
(b) 2 only statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. He practiced Saguna form of
bhakti which believed that
7. Consider the following the ultimate God has form
statements with reference to and qualities.
the Wavell Plan: 2. The literary works of Saint
Kabir are compiled in Bijak
1. It proposed that all and Granthavali.
members of the Governor- 3. Adi Granth Sahib contains
General’s executive council some of his compositions.
were to be Indians, without
any exceptions.

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 Which of the statements given 12. With reference to Vijayanagara
above is/are correct? architecture, consider the
(a) 1 only following:
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Construction of Raya
(d) 3 only Gopurams was an important
feature of Vijayanagar
10. Consider the following temples.
statements in context of Rig 2. Temple pillars of this
Vedic period: architecture often had
engravings of flying horses.
1. ‘Vidhata’ were the earliest 3. Lakshmi Narasimha temple
assemblies dealing with in Hampi was built during
social, religious and military the period of Krishna Deva
functions. Raya.
2. Women were not part of the
‘Samiti’ in the Rig Vedic Which of the following
period. statements given above are
3. The king was elected by the correct?
tribal assembly called the (a) 1 and 2 only
‘Sabha’. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given (d) 1, 2 and 3
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 13. Consider the following
(b) 3 only statements with respect to
(c) 1 and 2 only medieval history of India:
(d) 2 and 3 only
1. Jizya was a tax levied and
collected per head by Islamic
11. Consider the following states on non-Muslim
statements regarding the rule subjects living on their land.
of Harshavardhana: 2. In India, Iltutmish imposed
jizya on non-Muslims for the
1. Harsha was a follower of the first time.
Mahayana school of 3. Jizya was abolished by Firoz
Buddhism. Shah Tughlaq in the 14th
2. Kannauj assembly was held century.
by him to propagate the
teachings of Buddha Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given (a) 1 and 2 only
above is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 14. With reference to the Indian (a) 1 and 3 only
Schools of Philosophy, which (b) 2 and 4 only
one of the following schools (c) 1, 2 and 3
believes in the physicality of (d) 2, 3 and 4
the Universe and argue that
everything in the Universe was 17. Consider the following
created by fire, air, water, earth statements with reference to
and sky? the rock art of Bhimbetka:

(a) Samkhya School 1. The paintings of the Upper

(b) Nyaya School Paleolithic period are mostly
(c) Vaisheshika School linear representations.
(d) Vedanta School 2. The hunting scenes are
predominant in the paintings
that belong to the Mesolithic
15. With reference to Indian period.
history, the term 'agrahara' 3. It does not have any
refers to: paintings belonging to the
(a) land grants to Brahmanas Chalcolithic period.
by royal patronage.
(b) religious sacrifices to the Which of the statements given
deities during Mauryan above is/are correct?
period. (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) officials below district level (b) 2 and 3 only
during Gupta period. (c) 1 only
(d) type of idol casting method (d) 1, 2 and 3
used during Post – Mauryan
period. 18. With reference to the Swami
Dayanand, which of the
following are his popular
16. With reference to cultural beliefs?
history of India, consider the
following: 1. Support the notion of
'Karma' and soul
1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis transmigration
are devotional songs in 2. Study of western sciences
praise of Lord Krishna. for the development of
2. Tyagaraja created several young generation
new ragas. 3. Infallibility of Vedic
3. Annamacharya and knowledge
Tyagaraja are
contemporaries. Select the correct answer using
4. Annamacharya kirtanas are the code given below:
devotional songs in praise of (a) 1 and 2 only
Lord Venkateshwara. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given (d) 1, 2 and 3
above is/are correct?

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 19. Which of the following 2. It did not support the British
Portuguese Viceroy, captured in World War II and instead
Goa and established advocated a revolutionary
Portuguese domination over the mass struggle for
entire Asian coast from Hormuz Independence.
in the Persian Gulf to Malacca
in Malaya and Spice islands in Which of the statements given
Indonesia? above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) Francisco De Almeida (b) 2 only
(b) Alfonso de Albuquerque (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Nino da Cunha (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Vasco Da Gama
23. As per the Government of
India Act, 1919 who was
20. Which among the following are entitled to vote?
the Neolithic sites in India? 1. Those who were paying an
income tax on the minimum
1. Chirand income of Rs 10,000.
2. Paiyampalli 2. A person in the senate of a
3. Kolidhwa university.
4. Inamgaon 3. Those having some
5. Hallur experience in any legislative
council of India.
Select the correct answer using
the code given below: Select the correct answer using
(a) 1 and 5 only the code given below:
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
21. With reference to the cultural
history of medieval India, 24. In the context of the Indian
"Kulhadar Group" refers to: economy, consider the following
statements:
(a) goldsmiths 1. The unemployment rate is
(b) sufi saints defined as the percentage of
(c) miniature paintings unemployed persons in the
(d) royal calligraphists labor force.
2. The worker population ratio
22. With reference to the Congress is defined as the percentage
Socialist Party (CSP), consider of total workers to the total
the following statements: population.

1. It was formed under the Which of the statements

leadership of Jaya Prakash given above is/are correct?
Narayan and Acharya (a) 1 only
Narendra Dev in 1934. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 (d) It is a scenario of
25. Consider the following combination of high
statements regarding inflation and low growth.
Neobanks:
28. Consider the following
1. They do not have a banking statements with reference to
license from RBI Index of Industrial Production
2. They can offer debit cards to (IIP):
consumers. 1. It is a composite indicator
that measures the short-
Which of the statements given term changes in the volume
above is/are correct? of production of a basket of
(a) 1 only industrial products in a
(b) 2 only given period.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. IIP index is currently
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 calculated using 2015-2016
as the base year.
26. In the context of core inflation, 3. It is compiled and published
consider the following by the Department for
statements: Promotion of Industry and
1. It takes into account Internal Trade.
changes in the price of food
and energy. Which of the statements given
2. When core inflation rises, above is/are correct?
the Reserve Bank of India (a) 1 only
(RBI) increases its key policy (b) 1 and 2 only
rates to suck excess (c) 2 and 3 only
liquidity from the market. (d) 1 and 3 only

Which of the statements given 29. Which of the following

above is/are correct? statements is correct with
(a) 1 only respect to ‘‘Asset
(b) 2 only Monetization’’?
(c) Both1 and 2 (a) It aims to unlock the value
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 of investment made in public
assets which have not
27. Which of the following yielded appropriate returns
statements correctly explains so far.
the term 'stagflation'? (b) It involves the transfer of
(a) It occurs when the price of ownership of underutilized
the commodities remains public assets to a private
stagnant over a period of sector.
one year. (c) It boosts new infrastructure
(b) It occurs when wages press creation by tapping foreign
prices up and prices pull direct investment.
wages up. (d) It is the partial selling of
(c) It is a situation in an stocks in a Public Sector
economy when inflation is Undertaking by the
caused due to full government.
employment.

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 30. With reference to ‘‘Minimum
Reserve System’’ of the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI), consider
the following statements:
1. RBI is required to maintain
40% gold and forex reserves
against the currency notes
issued.
2. RBI can issue currency to
any extent under Minimum
Reserve System.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
31. ‘‘Fiscal drag’’ is a situation in
an economy when:
(a) government increases
spending to fight economic
recession
(b) net effect of public spending
equals the taxation
(c) inflation or income growth
moves taxpayers into higher
tax brackets
(d) inflation level is restricted to
a certain predetermined rate
32. The Government of India has
launched the ‘e-AMRIT’ portal
to:
(a) create awareness about
electric mobility
(b) provide online education
courses
(c) monitor the regeneration of
urban forest cover
(d) track project
implementation of the Jal
Jeevan Mission
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33. Which one of the following
statements best describes the
term “Hard Landing”?
(a) A situation when there is an
economic slowdown followed
by a period of rapid growth
(b) An economic condition
where the government
slows down growth in order
to control inflation
(c) An economic cycle
characterized by slow
growth, a high
unemployment rate, and
rising inflation
(d) A prolonged downturn in
economic activity leading to
declining in economic output
34. With reference to land reforms
in independent India, which
one of the following statements
is correct?
1. Change in ownership of land
was aimed to incentivize
tillers to invest in making
improvements in agriculture.
2. It fixed the maximum size of
land which could be owned
by an individual.
Select the correct answer using
the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Consider the following
statements with reference to
the Competition Commission of
India (CCI):
1. It can take Suo moto
cognizance of an alleged
contravention of fair
competition practices.
2. It cannot pass orders against
companies situated outside
India.
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 Which of the statements given 1.It aims to reduce logistic
above is/are correct? costs involved in the
(a) 1 only transportation of fertilizers.
(b) 2 only 2.It is implemented under the
(c) 1 and 2 only Ministry of Agriculture and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Farmers' Welfare.
3.This scheme applies to both
36. Consider the following public and private sector
statements: companies.
1. A Foreign Portfolio Investor
(FPI) can maximum invest 10 Which of the statements given
per cent in an Indian above is/are correct?
Company (a) 1 only
2. When Foreign Investment in (b) 2 and 3 only
an Indian company is more (c) 1 and 2 only
than 10 per cent it is treated (d) 1 and 3 only
as Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) 39. With reference to ‘Bharat
Gaurav Trains’, consider the
Select the correct answer using following statements:
the code given below: 1. It allows only private players
(a) 1 only to operate trains on theme-
(b) 2 only based circuits.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. The train tariff will be fixed
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 by the government to
ensure that even the poor
37. As per the Fiscal can access these trains.
Responsibility and Budget
Which of the statements given
Management (FRBM) Act 2003,
above is/are correct?
which of the following
statement is not presented in (a) 1 only
the budget session of the (b) 2 only
parliament? (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Medium Term Fiscal Policy
Statement
(b) Fiscal Policy Strategy 40. World Manufacturing
Statement Production report is published
(c) Macro-economic Framework by:
Statement
(d) Medium-term Expenditure (a) International Monetary Fund
Framework Statement (b) United Nations Industrial
Development Organization
38. Consider the following (c) World Trade Organization
statements with reference to (d) International Bank for
the One Nation One Fertilizer Reconstruction and
Scheme: Development

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 41. Which of the following options
best describes the term 'lemon
market' in economics?
(a) A market of asymmetric
information resulting in
overall deterioration in the
quality of products sold.
(b) A market of asymmetric
information resulting in an
overall improvement in the
quality of products sold.
(c) A market of symmetric
information resulting in fair
valuation of products.
(d) A market of symmetric
information resulting in an
unfair valuation of products.
42. Consider the following
statements regarding the
Phillips curve:
1. The curve illustrates an
inverse relationship between
the unemployment rate and
the inflation rate.
2. The curve suggests that
policymakers face a trade-
off between unemployment
and inflation in the short
run.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
43. Consider the following
statements regarding inflation:
1. Cost-push inflation occurs
when aggregate demand
exceeds aggregate supply,
leading to an increase in
prices.
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2. Demand-pull inflation
occurs when the cost of
production, such as wages
or raw materials, increases,
leading to higher prices.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statement 1 and
Statement 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor
Statement 2 is correct.
44. Consider the following
statements with respect to
Indian polity:
1. State Legislatures do not
have the power to initiate the
Constitutional Amendment
process.
2. A Constitutional Amendment
Bill can be introduced by a
Minister without the
recommendation of the
President.
3. The President cannot
summon a joint sitting of the
Parliament for purpose of
passage of a Constitutional
Amendment Bill.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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 45. Consider the following (d) Facial recognition
statements: technology for mapping an
1. English and Hindi are the individual’s facial features.
official languages of the
Supreme Court.
2. The Governor of the State, 48. Consider the following
with the prior consent of the statements:
President, may authorize the 1. The President of India can
use of the State's official dissolve the Lok Sabha at
language in High Court any time.
proceedings. 2. The Governor of a State can
dissolve the Legislative
Which of the statements given Assembly of the State at any
above is/are correct? time.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given
(c) Both 1 and 2 above is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
46. Which of the following (c) Both 1 and 2
expenses are charged on (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consolidated Fund of India?
1. Salaries of Supreme Court
Judges 49. Consider the following
2. Salaries of High Court statements with respect to local
Judges self-governance in India:
3. Pension of Supreme Court
Judges 1. Panchayats in India have
4. Pension of High Court the power to impose and
Judges collect property taxes within
their jurisdiction.
Select the correct answer using 2. District Collectors have the
the code given below: authority to dissolve Gram
(a) 1 and 2 only Panchayats in case of
(b) 3 and 4 only misconduct or
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only administrative failure.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
47. ‘Phytorid technology’, is related
to which of the following? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) It is the latest technology (c) Both 1 and 2
developed for undersea oil (d) Neither 1 nor 2
exploration.
(b) It is a carbon capture
technology used in heavy
industries.
(c) It is a wastewater recycling
technology to reduce water
scarcity.

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 50. The Directive Principles of State (c) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Policy explicitly provides for the pass resolutions supported
separation of powers of which by simple majority
two branches of the (d) Lok Sabha passes a
government? resolution supported by
special majority with the
1.Executive and judiciary consent of 50 percent of the
2.Executive and legislative states
3.Legislative and judiciary
53. Consider the following
Select the correct answer using statements with reference to
the code given below: the Panchayats (Extension to
(a) 1 and 2 only the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996
(b) 1 only (PESA):
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Its provisions are applicable
to the states mentioned in
the Sixth Schedule of the
51. The objective of the Indian Constitution.
Government of India Act, 1915 2. All seats of Chairpersons of
was to: Panchayats at all levels
(a) increase the number of non- shall be reserved for the
official members in the Scheduled Tribes.
Central Legislative 3. Reservation for the
Assembly. Scheduled Tribes in
(b) lay the foundation of a Panchayats shall not be less
representative and popular than two-third of the total
government in India. number of seats.
(c) consolidate all the preceding
acts of Parliament Which of the statements
concerning British India. given above is/are correct?
(d) consolidate all the (a) 1 and 2 only
ordinances passed by the (b) 2 only
Governor-General of India (c) 1 and 3 only
related to national security (d) 3 only

52. A new All India Services (AIS), 54. Who among the following
common to both union and presides over the Lok Sabha in
states, can be created by the case of vacancy in the office of
Parliament if: both the Speaker and the
(a) Rajya Sabha passes a Deputy Speaker?
resolution supported by two- (a) Chairperson of the Rajya
thirds of the members Sabha
present and voting (b) A Member of Lok Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha passes a appointed by the President
resolution supported by two- (c) Senior-most Member of
thirds of the members Parliament appointed by the
present and voting President
(d) A Member of the Panel of
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 55. Consider the following
statements with reference to
State Public Service
Commission (SPSC):
1. Its members are appointed
and can be removed by the
Governor of the State.
2. Its Chairperson is eligible for
reappointment upon the
completion of the first term.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
56. Consider the following
statements related to elections
in India:
1. Undertrials as well as
convicts do not have the right
to vote
2. Non-Residential Indians can
vote in elections to various
legislatures
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
57. Which of the following
statements is not correct
regarding the legislative
council in a State?
(a) The size of the council
depends on the size of the
assembly of the concerned
State.
(b) The vacant seats are filled up
by fresh elections and
nominations at the beginning
of every two year.
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(c) Only 5/6 of the total
number of members of a
legislative council are
indirectly elected.
(d) The members of the
legislative assembly of the
concerned state can elect
only one-third members for
the legislative council.
58. The Constitution provides for
grants-in-aid to the states from
the central resources. In this
context, consider the following
statements:
1. Statutory grants are given by
the Parliament to only those
states which are in need of
financial assistance and not to
every state.
2. The statutory grants are
given to the states on the
recommendation of the
Finance Commission.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
59. Consider the following
statements regarding the
Serious Fraud Investigation
Office (SFIO):
1. It is a statutory body
established under the Money
Laundering Act, 2002.
2. It is a multi-disciplinary
organization under the Ministry
of Corporate Affairs.
3. It has powers to arrest
people for the violation of the
Company law.
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 Which of the statements given 3. person is convicted for any
above is/are correct? offence resulting in
(a) 1 and 2 only imprisonment for 6 months
(b) 3 only or more.
(c) 1 and 3 only 4. promoting enmity between
(d) 2 and 3 only different groups
Which of the statements given
60. With reference to the office of
above is/are correct?
Lokpal, which of the following
statements is not correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Lokpal can suo-moto (b) 3 and 4 only
proceed against any public (c) 4 only
servant. (d) 1 and 3 only
(b) It provides adequate
protection for honest and 63. Which of the following is not
upright public servants. included in the UNESCO’s
(c) It provides legal assistance World Network of Biosphere
to public servants against Reserves?
whom complaint is 1. Panna Biosphere Reserve
filed. 2. Kanchenjunga biosphere
(d) Government aided Reserve
institutions are not under the 3. Achanakmar- Amarkantak
jurisdiction of Lokpal Biosphere Reserve
4. Manas Biosphere Reserve
61. Which of the following
countries are members of
Choose the correct code from
ASEAN group?
the following:
1. Brunei
2. Laos (a) 1 and 4 only
3. Singapore (b) 4 only
4. Papua New Guinea (c) 3 only
5. Philippines (d) 2 and 3 only

Select the correct answer using

64. In a given food chain of a
the code given below:
terrestrial ecosystem, an
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
animal which is strictly
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only herbivore will necessarily be
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only classified as a:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(a) primary producer
62. Under the Representation of (b) tertiary consumer
People Act, 1951, a person is (c) secondary consumer
disqualified from being elected (d) primary consume
as a member of Parliament on
which of the following grounds?
1. holding any office of profit
under the Union or state
government
2. person is an undischarged
insolvent

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 65. Consider the following Select the correct answer using
statements with reference to the code given below:
the ecological succession: (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
1. The primary succession (c) 1 and 2 only
occurs over a barren area (d) Neither 1 nor 2
which usually lacks topsoil and
organic matter. 68. Consider the following
2. The recolonisation of an area statements regarding Black
damaged by fire is an example Carbon:
of primary succession. 1. It cools the atmosphere
3. Each transitional community when it hangs above the
that is formed and replaced clouds.
during succession is called a
2. It increases albedo when it is
seral community.
deposited on the ice.
Which of the statements given 3. It has an atmospheric
above is/are correct? lifespan of a few weeks only.
(a) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given
(b) 1 only above is/are not correct?
(c) 2 only (a) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
66. With reference to United
Nations Environment 69. In the context of international
Programme (UNEP), consider relations, 'lusophone world'
the following statements:
represents which of the
1. It was founded as a result of
the United Nations following cultures?
Conference on the Human (a) Portuguese
Environment in 1972. (b) Spanish
2. It is headquartered in (c) Japanese
Nairobi, Kenya. (d) Chinese

Which of the statements given 70. Which of the following

above is/are correct? statements is not correct
(a) 1 only regarding the Dokra art?
(b) 2 only (a) It is handcrafted and
(c) Both 1 and 2 requires very less polishing
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
and colouring.
(b) It is a metal casted that
67. Which of the following
statements is/are correct uses the ancient lost-wax
regarding the Taiga biome? casting technique.
1. It is not found in the (c) It represents a primitive
Southern Hemisphere. lifestyle and the beliefs of
2. Coniferous trees, such as people, going back to the
spruce, pine, and fir, are age of hunting.
commonly found in the (d) It is a traditional art of
region. Karnataka

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 71. Consider the following pairs 1. It refers to the active
regarding the Geographical volcanoes found along the
Indications Tag Products and Pacific ring of fire.
their respective States: 2. They are usually associated
with convergent plate
GI Tagged State boundaries.
Product
3. Emperor seamount in the
1) Cumbum Tamil Nādu
Pacific Ocean is known to be
Grapes
2) Gamosa Assam formed due to hotspot volcanic
3) Raktsey Sikkim activity.
Karpo
Apricot Which of the statement(s) given
4) White Maharashtra above is/are correct?
Onion (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
How many pairs given above (d) 1, 2 and 3
are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only 74. Consider the following
(b) 1 and 3 only statements regarding tropical
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only cyclones:
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 only
1. A tropical cyclone is a rapid
72. With reference to National storm that originates only in
Parks, consider the following warm ocean waters and has
statements: low pressure in the centre.
1. The Environment Protection 2. ‘Eye’ is the central part of
Act, 1986 provides for the the tropical cyclone where
declaration of National violent storms and
Parks. thunderstorm clouds are
2. Human activities such as present.
grazing of livestock are not 3. Strong vertical shear
allowed in National increases the intensity of the
Parks. tropical cyclone.
3. State government as well as 4. El Nino events inhibit
central government can tropical cyclones in the Atlantic
declare a National Park. Ocean.

Which of the statements given Which of the statements given

above is/are correct? above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1,2,3 and 4

73. Consider the following

statements regarding Hotspot
Volcanoes:

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 75. Arrange the following west-
flowing rivers of India from Which of the statements given
south to north direction: above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
1. Mahadayi (b) 2 only
2. Damanganga (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Savitri (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Purna
78. During earth’s revolution
Select the correct answer from around the sun, the ‘Aphelion’
the codes given below? position denotes:
(a) 4-2-3-1
(b) 1-2-3-4 (a) the earth is farthest from
(c) 1-3-2-4 the sun
(d) 4-3-1-2 (b) earth’s axis not tilting
towards the sun
76. Consider the following (c) the earth is nearest to the
statements with reference to sun
electricity generation in India: (d) earth experiences the
longest day of the year
1. Coal-based thermal power
plants generate almost three-
fourths of India's Electricity. 79. Consider the following
2. The Installed power statements:
generation capacity of the
Private Sector is greater than 1. Basic lava flows slowly and
the central sector. does not travel far after
3. The amount of energy eruption due to its high silica
generated from Non-Fossil content.
Fuels is topped by Solar 2. Deccan Plateau is a result of
energy, followed by wind acidic lava spread over
energy. extensive areas of peninsular
India.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? Which of the statements given
(a) 1 only above is/are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
77. Consider the following
statements:
1. Jet streams are special types
of geostrophic winds that are
predominantly westerly
winds.
2. Geostrophic winds are
caused by Coriolis force,
frictional force and pressure
gradient forces.

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 80. Which of the following
statements best describes
Allen's rule in ecology?
(a) It states that within a species
of endotherms, more heavily
pigmented forms tend to be
found in more humid
environments.
(b) It states that significant
differences exist in the size of
limbs and other external
organs of animals depending
on the geographical region in
which they live.
(c) It states that two species
which compete for the same
limited resource cannot
coexist at constant population
values.
(d) It states that darker birds are
found more often in humid
environments than in arid
ones, especially in the tropics.
81. Consider the following
statements with reference to
corals:
1. Only the oceans of tropical
regions contain corals.
2. All species of corals are
involved in reef building.
3. Coral polyps produce their
own food through
photosynthesis.
Which of the statements given
above are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
82. The Regional Anti-Terrorist
Structure (RATS) is associated
with:
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(a) Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation
(b) Asian Development Bank
(c) BRICS
(d) Financial Action Task Force
83. Which of the following best
describes the use of Catalytic
converters?
(a) Conversion of biomass into
ethanol
(b) Conversion of sewage sludge
into biogas
(c) Conversion of methane
hydrates into natural gas
(d) Conversion of toxic gases
emitted from an engine into
steam
84. Consider the following
statements:
1. Eukaryotic cell is a free-
floating genetic material with
the absence of a nucleus.
2. Prokaryotes can live with or
without oxygen while
eukaryotes live only with
oxygen.
Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
85. Which of the following are the
features of Jovian Planets?
1. They have relatively higher
densities as compared to
Terrestrial Planets.
2. They have a thick
atmosphere, mostly made up
of hydrogen and Helium.
3. They have relatively a greater
number of natural satellites
as compared to Terrestrial
Planets.
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 Select the correct answer using
the code given below: (a) Superposition
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Wave function
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Entanglement
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Symmetrisation
(d) 1, 2 and 3
89. With reference to Light
86. These industries are not Pollution, consider the
dependent on any specific raw following statements:
material, weight losing or
otherwise. They largely depend 1. It is caused due to the
on component parts which can concentration of
be obtained anywhere. They bioluminescent bacteria in
produce in small quantity and water bodies.
also employ a small labour 2. It can disrupt the circadian
force. These industries are rhythm of both humans and
commonly known as: other animals.

(a) Sunrise industries Which of the statements given

(b) Footloose industries above is/are correct?
(c) Primary industries (a) 1 only
(d) Agricultural industries (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
87. Consider the following (d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements with reference to
Gravitational waves:
90. Which of the following
1. They are produced by describes the purpose of
collisions between ultra- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
dense neutron stars and ‘Kill Switch’ commonly used in
merging black holes. Information Technology
2. They travel at the speed of (IT) networks?
light.
(a) It is an advanced security
Which of the statements given measure that prevents data
above is/are correct? from leaking to the web.
(a) 1 only (b) It is a type of ransomware
(b) 2 only attack that locks all the
(c) Both 1 and 2 devices connected to a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 server.
(c) It is used by armed forces to
88. It is a phenomenon in quantum destroy or disrupt the IT
mechanics where the particles network in an enemy zone.
are connected in such a way (d) It causes total deletion of
that one of the particles cannot sensitive information stored
be perfectly described without in a computer.
including all of the information
about the other one. Which one
of the following terms best
reflects the above statement?

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 91. With reference to Standalone 94. Consider the following
5G and non-Standalone 5G, statements about Dhara
consider the following Mustard Hybrid:
statements:
1) It is a purely cross bred crop
1.In the standalone mode the with no insertion of a foreign
5G network operates parallel to gene
the existing 4G network. 2) It is approved for
2.Non-standalone networks are environmental release by
built on existing infrastructure. GEAC

Which of the statements given Which of the above statements

above is/are correct? are 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) None Of the Above

92. Sangai Deer in their natural 95. Which of the following

habitat are found in statement is incorrect in context
(a) Gir National Park of Indian Defence sector:
(b) Pin Valley National Park
(c) Keibul Lamjao National (a) India has exported the
Park Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket
(d) Kanha National Park Launcher to Armenia
(b) Extended range version of
the Brahmos Missile has a
93. Consider the following range of less than 500
statements about HPV (Human Kilometers
Papillomavirus): (c) LCA Tejas Mk 2 uses an
indigenously made engine
1. It spreads via sexual activity by Hindustan Aeronautics
or close skin to skin contact Limited.
only (d) INS Vikrant is built by
2. HPV can cause cancer in both Cochin Shipyard Limited, a
men and women Public Sector Company
3. India's HPV Vaccine under the Ministry of Ports,
CERVAVAC will soon be rolled Shipping & Waterways.
out to boys and girls in the
age group of 9 to 14.

Which of the above statements

are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

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 96. Consider the following Select the correct answer using
statements about National the code given below:
Maritime Security Coordinator (a) 1 only
(NMSC): (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. It is the apex office regarding (d) All of the above
management of maritime
military affairs in India 99. In the context of the
2. Its creation was first conservation of forests in India,
recommended by an expert consider the following
group in the aftermath of statements regarding the
Kargil War initiative “Trees Outside Forests
3. In 2022, Central Government in India”:
appointed India's first
National Maritime Security 1. It is only a policy framework
Coordinator. and has no monetary
component.
Which of the above statements 2. It is implemented in all
are correct? states of India.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. It is an initiative of the Food
(b) 1 and 3 only and Agriculture Organization
(c) 2 and 3 only (FAO).
(d) All of the above
Which of the statements given
97. ‘Coco Islands’, often seen in above is/are correct?
news are part of : (a) 1 only
(a) India (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) Myanmar (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) China (d) None of the above
(d) Indonesia
100. In collaboration with Dadabhai
Naoroji and Naurojee
98. Consider the following
Fourdonji, who among the
statements regarding Saguna
following was the leader of
Rice technique:
Rahanumai Mazadai Sabha?
1)It is a zero till, Conservation (a) Nana Shankar Sheth
Agriculture type of (b) S. S. Bengalee
cultivation method. (c) K. T. Telang
2)It is a unique new method of (d) Cornelia Sorabji
cultivation of only rice
without ploughing, puddling
and transplanting on
permanent raised beds.
3)This technique got its name
from Saguna Brahmans who
practised this technique in
ancient times.

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