1. Which among the following are com (1) Foreign Currency assets (2) Gold stock of RBI ramen (2) SDR (Special Drawing Right) holdings of Ca (4) Reserve Tranche given below ¢ iy (4) (2) and (4) only are (C) (2), (8) and (4) only (py @), 2 2) and ( Select the correct answer using the code® (0), @) 6 i dia ? i force in In 2° Which among the following sectors has the lerest Gig work (A) Manufacturing 8) Education (C) Retail Trade & Sales (Db) Finance & insurance ig as well aS Rabi seasiny 3. Which among the following crops can be grown. 3? oth Kharif as in India ? (1) Ragi (2) Jowar (3° Mustard i (4) Maize Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (2), (3) and (4) only (C) (2), (2) and (4) only () (0), @), (8) and 4) 4. Consider the following statements regarding Genetically Modified (GM) crops in] ) The Indian Géuncil' of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the approvi environmental release of GM crops. . proving ager (2) Bt cotton is the only GM crop which has been approved for commercial cult! in India. Which of the statements given above'is/are correct ? (A) (1) only (B) (2) only (C) Both (1) and (2) (D) ‘Neither (1) nor (2) NMCEP 2023 / A 2What is ‘Hyperloop system’ (a) (B) () (0) that is often mentioned in news ? World's fastest super computer system. India’s autonomous navigation facility for aerial launch testing. An Ultra High - speed public transport system. A cybersecurity platform against the spyware attacks, 6. Which among the following dynasties were contemporaries of the Chalukyas of Badami ? (1) Pallavas of Kanchi (2) Pushyabhutis of Thanesar (3) Satavahana of Andhras Select the correct answer using the codes given below + (8) Q) only (B)_ 2) and @) only (©) (1) and (2) only (0) (2), @) and @) A With reference to Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) consider the following pairs : IVC Sites Importance : (1) Rakhigarhi - Water Conservation system of Channels and reservoirs (2) Dholavira - Largest IVC site in India (3) Chanhudaro - Only site without Citadel (i.c., single mound site without fortification) * (4) Kalibangan - — Traces of Bangle Making Industry Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (1) and (3) only (C) (3) and (4) only (D) (2), (8) and (4) only Consider the following statements with reference to administration during Rig Ved period : (1) Senani is an officer concerned with the collection of Taxes. (2) Vrajapati is an officer for administering justice. ~ 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) NMCEP 2023 / A 310. ui. 12. nee to Exchange rate of Domestic currency with referc increase in the external ‘Fall in the exchangé rate i-¢+ Value of Domestic currency se in the exchange rate i.e, Appreciation Increase in the « es Value of Domestic currency Reduction in the external value o| through government intervention _ Increase in the external value of home government intervention Consider the following pairs (1) Depreciation - fall in the external f home currency (3) Devaluation currency through (4) Revaluation ¢ correctly matched ? (B) Only two pairs (D) All four pairs Which of the following pair/s is/ar (A) Only one pair (©) Only three pairs Which among the following microorganisms can be regarded as Biofertilizers ? (1) Rhizobium (2) Azotobacter (3) Mycorrhiza Select the correet answer using the codes given below + (a) (1) and (2) only (B) (2) and (3) only (C) (3) only (D) (Q), 2) and @) Which of the following is a feature of the Parliamentary form of Govt. in India ? (1) Presence of nominal and real executive (2) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha (3) Strict separation of powers between three organs of government (4) Parliamentary sovereignty with regard to legislations made Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (1) and (2) only (8) (), Q) and (3) only (C)_ (1); 2) and (4) only (D) All of the above With reference to Eutrophication, consider the following statements : (1) It is the process in which excessive growth of algae occurs in a waterbody due t excessive minerals and nutrients (2) It results increased level of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) (3). It results decreased level of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (2) only (B) (1) and (2) only, {C) (1) and (8) only | (D) None of the above NMCEP 2023 / A ear 413. 14, 15. 16. 17. 18. NMCEP 2023/A 5 Nagorno-Karabakh Region is a disputed territory between which among the following countries ? (Ap Russia end Ukraine (B)Iaracl and Palestine (C) Turkey and Syria (D) Armenia and Azerbaijan Which among the following Parliamentat jttees has its members only from Lok Sabha ? ini pieaeea (A) Committee on Subordinate Legislation (B) Committee on Private members Bills and Resolutions (C) Business Advisory Committee (D) Committee on Government Assurance Recently, India signed a Strategic partnership document called ‘Horizon 2047 Roadmap’ with which of the following countries ? (A) Japan (B) ‘Russia (C) France (D) The United States of America Which among schedules of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 discusses about Vermin and hunting of such species ? (A) Schedule Il (B) Schedule IV (C) Schedule V (D) Schedule VI Consider the following terms with reference to the term Fiat Moriey : (1) . It is typically designated by the issuing government to be a legal tender. (2) . Itis a type of currency that is not backed by a commodity, such as gold or silver Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? vere (A) (2) only (B) (2) only (C) Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) Who among the foreign travelers did not visit Vijayanagar Kingdom ? (A) Ibn Batuta (B) Marco Polo F (C) Nicolo de Conti,’ . ~ ~\(D) Megasthenes19, Consider the following statements 20. 21. 22. (1). Both Money Bill and Finance Bill dealing with taxation can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President whereas a Finance Bilj (2) A money bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha dealing with taxation can be introduced in both the Houses of Parliament (3) Lok Sabha has exclusive privilege to vote on the Demand for Grants Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (B) (3) only (A) (1) and (2) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) (©) (1) and (3) only The Bull Capital of Ashokan Pillar which signified the strength of the Mauryan Empire was originally found in : (A) Sarnath (B) Rampurva — (C) Sanchi (D) Kausambhi Which among the following crops are covered under Minimum Support price ? (1) Cotton (2) Sugarcane (3) Sunflower (4) Pearl Millet (5) Turmeric Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (1), (2) and (4) only (C) (1), (2), (3) and (4) only (D) (1), (2), (4) and (5) only Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to Buddhism and Jainism ? 4 (1) Jainism recognized the existence of God whereas Buddhism does not recognize it. (2) Buddhism condemned the varna system whereas Jainism did not condemn it. @) Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (B) (1) and (2) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) Both Buddhism and Jainism believes in Karma and reincarnation. (A) (1) only (C) (2) and (3) only 6 NMCEP 2023 /A23. 24. 25. 26. Consider the following statements regarding Eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) 1 ee gag ted by the Sen a ent undes .e Environment Protection ‘ Act 1986. Central Government der the Er in (2) The Supreme Court has dircete wildlife sanctuary ; from their dem, and «I that every protected forest, national park an¢ in the country should mandatorily have a minimum 1 km ESZ, arcated bounda Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (B) (2) only (D) Neither (1) nor (2) (a) (Q) only (C) Both (1) and (2) Which among the following taxes have been subsumed under Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime ? (1) Value Added Tax (VAT) (2) Central Sales Tax (CST) (3) Stamp Duty & Property Tax Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) (2) only (B) (1) and (2) only {C) (1) and (3) only (D) (4), (2) and (3) With which among the following countries, India does not have 2+2 dialogue partnership ? (a) “USA (B) UK (©) Russia (D) Australia Consider the following statements : (1) A person to be appointed as Governor he/she should have completed the age of 35 years. (2) The oath of office of the Governor is administered by the Chief justice of concerned state High Court and in his/her absence Chief justice of any of adjacent state as nominated by President will administer the oath. (3) The Constitution of India lays down the procedure for removal of Governor from his/her post. (4) In case of Union Territory having a legislative set up, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (1) only (B) (2), (3) and (4) only (C) (1), (2) and (3) only (D) (1), (2), (3) and (4) NMCEP 2023 / A 7 P.T.O27. 28. 29. 30. owing pairs with reference to Freedom Strugele * Founder/Editor Dadabhai Naoroji Badruddin Tyabji gurendranath Banerjee amji Krishna Verma ched ? Consider the foll Paper/Journal (1) Rast Goftar 7 (2) Mirat-ul-Akbar —~ (3) Indian Mirror - (4) Indian Sociologist - Shy: Which of the following pair/s is/are correctly mat’ (A) Only one pair (B) Only two pairs (C) Only three pairs (D) All four pairs In the context of 1857 revolt consider the following pairs : (1) Dethi - General Bakht Khan (2) Kanpur - Nana Sahib (3) Lucknow - Begum Hazarat Mahal (4) Faizabad - Khan Bahadur Khan Which of the following pair/s is/are correctly matched (A) Only one pair (B) Only two pairs (C) Only three pairs (D) All four pairs Conservation of Big Cats : Consider the following statements with reference to global alliance launched by Ind (1) International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is @ mega in April 2023. (2) India is the only country to have all seven big cats after the recent re-introductic of cheetah. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) () only (B). (2) only (C) Both (1) and (2) (D).. Neither (1) nor: (2) Consider the following statements with respect to Incremental Capital Output Ra (IcoR) : (1) It explains the relationship between the level of investment made in the econo and the consequent increase in GDP. (2) A higher ICOR indicates a country’s production is more efficient. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (2) only (B) (2) only . {C) Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) NMCEP 2023 / A 8jn the context of Agrarian/Tribal movements consider the following : bi santhal Rebellion i) (2) 3) @) arrange the above in chronological order = fa) Oh) 8) -@), GO) 4) () Gh ® 2), @) (D) (3), (1), @ 4) Birsa Munda’s Revolt ‘The Indigo Revolt ‘The Bhaga movement g, Which one of following Bio-geochemical cycles happens only through lithosphere, nydrosphere and biosphere but not atmosphere ? (A) Carbon cycle (B) Phosphorus cycle (©) Nitrogen cycle (D) Sulphur cycle. 3, Recently,.our PM inaugurated first Global Buddhist Summit at : : (a) New Delhi (B) Bodh Gaya (C)_ Varanasi (D) _Kushinagar 4, Which among the following taxes occupy the largest composition of Direct Tax collection in India for FY 2023 > (A) Goods & Services Tax (B) Corporate Tax (C) Personal Income Tax ({D) Union Excise duty 38., Which one of the following is not correct with respect to BRAHMOS missile ?- (A) It was jointly developed by India and Russia. “ (B) It is a long range Supersonic: Ballistic missile. 2 i (C)_ It operates on ‘Fire and Forget Principle’. (D) It can be launched from all sources i.e., from land, Sea:and Air. 36.° Who among the following Bhakti saints belongs to Nirguna school of bhakti? 99°)” (1) Guru Nanak (2) Kabir (3) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu : Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (A) (1) only (B)_ (2).and (3) only (©) (1) and (2) only (D). (1), 2) and (3) NMCEP 2023 / A 9 ‘ PTO:a waves for cor 87. Which among the following wireless technologies uses Radio mM purpose ? (1) Bluetooth (2) Wi-Fi (3) RFID Select the correct answer using the codes given below (B) (2) and (3) only (A) (1) and (2) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) (C) (1) and (3) only 38. Which one of the following is ‘Nikshay Portal’ related to ? (A) e-learning education platform (B) Grievance redressal portal for taxpayers (C) Weather forecast information and disaster alerts (D) Web based TB control program Consider the following statements regarding FDI inflows in India for FY 2023 39. (1) Computer hardware and software sector received the highest share in FDI equi inflows. (2) Singapore accounted for maximum inward FDI in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (1) only (B) (2) only (C). Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) Consider the following statements with reference to the rights and limitations of Attome General of India : (1) He/she has the right to speak’and to take of the Parliament but not during the joint sitting of Parliament (2) He/she enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member 0 Parliament except right to vote in the Parliamentary proceedings part in the proceedings of either Hout Which of the statements given above is/are correct > (B) (2) only (A) (1) only (D) Neither (1) nor (2) (C) Both (1) and (2) CEP 2023 /A 10ze hich among the following atements is correct with respect to the Westerlics ? the eastern margin of the mnargin within tropical repiong nents exPeTIEM a s higher rainfall than western ip) The western margin of the = tern margin within tropical regio, continents experiences higher rainfall than ns, ic), she cast margin of th ntis cr igher rainfall than western ) margin within temperate aa etic experiences higher rainfal p) The western margin of the continents experiences higher rainfall than easter? margin within temperate regions, .g. Which be eae acts has one of its main objectives as “fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of utilisation of genetic resources” ? (a) Environment Protection Act, 1986 (B) Biodiversity Act, 2002 (Cc) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (D) Forest Conservation Act, 1980 43. Which of the following are part of detritus food chain ? (1) Earthworm 2) Bacteria (3) Millipeads (4) Fungi (6) Woodlice Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a) (2), @) and (5) only (8) 2) and (4) only (C) (2), (8) and (4) only (D) (2), 2), 8), (4) and (5) With reference to Dugong consider the following statements : (1) It is marine herbivorous mammal that feeds on sea grass. (2). It is endemic to Gulf of Mannar Biosphere reserve. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (1) only (B) (2) only (©) Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) NMCEP 2023 / A, "1 PTO.46. aT: 48. 49. th reference to International Convention Sle, wing pairs wi 7 Consider the follo undary movements of Ha, Environment : sol trol of Trans! (1) Basel Convention . cam and their ‘disposal eeu isk reduction t ee _ _ pisaster risk reduce (2) Stockholm Convention Disteutional mechanism” ee ion a dam Convention - Control and regulati 7 ce ee rE work for the protection of (4) Vienna Convention _ International Frame layer hed ? Which of the following pair/s is/are correctly match (A) Only one pair (B) Only two pairs (C) Only three pairs \(D) All four pairs Consider the following statements with reference to international initiatives tak environment and bio-diversity conservation = (1) Agenda 21 is an outcome of the Rio summit 1992. (2). TRAFFIC is an initiative administered by UNEP. 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) on the Central Bank Digital Currency ( Recently RBI has launched a pilot project n cept note which: among the following a along with a concept note. AS per the con features.of CBDC 20 (1) It appears as liability in“thé Balance sheet ‘of Central’ Bank (2) It is regarded as fungible legal tender (3) Holders of CBDC need to have a Bank account i Its records are maintained’ using a distributed ledger technology like Block (4) Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (A) (1), (2) and (4) only (B) (2), (3) and (4) only % (C) (1) and (4) only (2) (), (2), (3) and (4) NAMASTE is a central sector scheme related to : (A) Education (8) Unemployment (C) ‘Insurance é (D) Sanitation The Global Innovation Index is published by : (A) WTO 4 : (a) (B) WEF (C) WIPO (D) UNDP NMCEP 2023 / 12 on0» 52. NCEP 2023 / A 13 nge the following fresh Arr@josition on Earth water resources in descending order with respect to its oo ay Rivers (a) bakes fa) Glaciers & lee caps a) Groundwater elect the eorrect answer usin, @ the codes given below : » (4), (1), (2) ie a ta ai 4) (8) (@), 2), 4), @) ee : (©) (a, @), 2), 4 which principle among the followin, ieee puscisle of Stat "’ yn 'g was added to the Directive Principle of ate policy by the 42"¢ Amendment to the Constitution ? bligatic . al ta) An cbfigation on the State to provide frec legal aid to ensure access to justice for (8) Participation of workers in the management of industries (©) To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country (D) Equal pay for Equal Work for both men and women With reference to development of Education during pre-independence era consider the following statements : (1) The Charter Act of 1833 directed the East India Company to sanction One Lakh rupees annually for the promotion of education (2) Fort William college was set up by Lord Wellesley in 1800 to train the Civil Servants of the company in languages and customs of Indians (3) Lord Macaulay's minute recommended English as the medium of instruction for Higher studies and vernaculars at school level Which of the statements given above is/are correet ? (A) (1) and (2) only “(B), 2) only (C) (3) only (D) (0, (2), and (3) Consider the following countries : (1) Nepal 2) Bhutan (3) Bangladesh (4) Myanmar © (5) Sri Lanka Which among the above are members of The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) ? (A) (2) and (2) only (B) (3), (4) and (5) only {C) (2), (3) and (4) only (D) (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5)54, 55. 56. 87. ~4 . ee hich 73"! Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, provides for which among th, fy Provisions ? ion (1) Establishment of State Election Comm (2) Constitution of State Finance Commission (3) Constitution of District Planning Committee Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (2) and (3) only (C) (1) and (3) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) Which is the first Indian state to enact the Right to Health Act ? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Gujarat (C) Rajasthan (D) Kerala Which among the following factors is/are responsible for onset of South West mons (1) Intense heating of Tibetan plateau during summer months. (2) Shifting of Sub Tropical High-pressure belt towards peninsular India. (8) Migration of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) over the Great plain reg Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (A) (1) only (B) (1) and (3) only (C) (2) and (3) only (D) . (1), 2) and (3) With reference to Indian freedom ‘struggle, consider the following events : (1) Quit India Movement launched (2) Cabinet Mission Plan (3) Cripps proposals (4) Wavell Plan ‘ What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ? (A) (2), (3), (4), (2) (B) (2), (3), (1), (4) (C) (),-B), (2), 4) (D) (3), (1), (4), NMCEP 2023 / A 14oO tt to the Govt wien rome ‘Vt. Of India Act, 1935 consider the following statements : a a (2) @) A (a) ee Were provided in the six provinces which included Madras, Bombay, Bengal, Punjab, United Provinces and Assam which of the statements given above is/are correct ? fa) (ih 2) and (4) only fate ce eh ae (c) (is 2) and (3) only (D) @), @) and (4) only hy in the provin 5 pyarchy Provinces was abolished and provinces were given autonomy pyarchy was provided in the Wy fi federal Executive ovinces derived their , Provinces derived their power and authority directly from the British Crown consider the following statements with respect to a report published by Stockholm 5 ternational Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) : (1) India is the world’s largest importer of military equipment. (2) USA is the largest supplier of arms to India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (@) only (B) (2) only (C) Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) 60, Consider the following statements (1) Dark matter constitutes the largest portion of the entire Universe and it does not interact with any of the electromagnetic force. i 2) The collision of'two Black holes can be detected through the gravitational waves. 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) 61. Consider the following pairs : National Waterway Rivers () NW-2 . ° Brahmaputra (2) NW-4 - Krishna (3) NW-6 - Barak Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? _ (A) (1) only (B) (2) only (©) (1) and (3) only * (dD) (), @) and (3) NMCEP 2093 / A 15 P.O.seaker of Lok Sabb, the Speaker of a, 62. Consider the following statements with reference to has to vacate his/her office earlier i Sabha (1) Ifhe/she ceases to be member of the Lok dia ident of Ix (2) If he/she resigns by writing to the President majority of all the mer (3) If he/she is removed by a resolution passed by @ m9) 2 Lok Sabha i 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct (A) (1) only (B) (1) and (3) only i (C) (), @) and (3) (D) (1) and (2) only 63. The Supreme Court of India has introduced the concept of “Due Process of la, which of the following cases ? (A) Minerva Mills case (B) AK. Gopalan case (C) Menaka Gandhi case (D) Kesavanandha Bharthi case 64. Consider the following statements : a Virtual Reality is a completely computer-generated three-dimensional environy that replaces the actual world. (2) Augmented reality is the real-time use of information in the form of text, graph audio, and other virtual enhancements integrated with real-world objects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) (1) Only (C) Both (1) and (2) (B) (2) Only (D) Neither (1) nor (2) 65. Consider the following pairs : | Literature Author (1) Mrichchhakatika - Shudraka ss (2) Malavikagnimitra - Kalidasa (3). Mudrarakshasa - —_—-Vishakadatta Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ? (A) One pair only (B) ‘Two pairs only (C) All the three pairs (D) None of the above NMCEP 2023 / A 16ants-in-aid is given py fa Or , by Union government to the State government for the venue expenditure for ta) Revenue expenditure for both Union and state governments (a) Capital expenditure for both Union and St 7 ate governments cc) Capital expe nditure for U e governments nion government and revenue expenditure for State Revenue expenditure for Sean eves (P) overnments © Union government and Capital expenditure for State 7, With reference to Schedules in Indian Constitution, consider the following pairs : () Second Schedule - It contains form of Oath and Affirmation of certain Constitutional Authorities (2) Ninth Schedule Protection of laws included in it from Judicial Scrutiny on the ground of violation of Fundamental Rights 9) Tenth Schedule It contains provisions relating to disqualification of the members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection (4) Eleventh Schedule It deals with the provisions that specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? (a) Only one pair (B) Only two pairs (©) Only three pairs (D) All four pairs Which among the following tectonic plate movements may results in the formation of ‘Trenches ? (1) Continent- Continent convergence (2) Continent- Ocean convergence (3) Ocean - Ocean convergence Select the correct answer using the code given below : (A) ()) and (2) only (B) (2) and (3) only {C) (3) only (PD) (), @) and (3) 69. Which among the following types of Intellectual Property right is used for protecting new inventions, ideas, or processes ? (A) Copyrights (B) Patents (C) Trademarks (D) Geographical Indication Tag NMCEP 2023 / A. 17 PTO.i t/s is/are correct with respect to the ¢,, © Which among the folowing statemen Earth’s atmosphere ? a hydrogen and helium The primordial atmosphere mainly composed of hys : 2) a ; ere main| -oxide and oxygen wé IY du, The abundant contribution of carbon-di-oxi iJ voleanic cruptions. (3) The initial presence of water vapour in our atmosphere mainly happ.,,, the origination of oceans. Select the correct answer using the code given below : () () only (B) (2) and (2) only (©) @) ana (@) only (2) (2), @) and (8) ; iche > 71. Which among the following best describes the term Ecological Niche (A) It is place where an organism meets all the environmental conditions , survive (B) It is zone of junction between two or more diverse ecosystems (C) Tt is the capacity of ecosystem for its self-regulation (D) Ttis the unique functional role of an organism in an ecosystem | 72. Which among the following Alpine forests species are generally found at the Teaches of Himalayas ? (1) Deodar (2) Junipers (3) Rhododendrons Select the correet answer using the code given below : (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (2) and (3) only (C) (2) and (3) only (D) (2), (2) and (3) 73. Consider the following statements with respect to North Atlantic ‘Treaty Organiz (NATO) : “@) i is an intergovernmental military alliance having its headquarters at Ge Switzerland. (2) Finland has become the most recent member of the alliance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? | (A) (1) only ({C) Both (1) and (2) Ds (B) (2) only (D) Neither (1) nor (2) NMCEP 2023 / A 18ser coo 17. NMCEP 2023 / A 19 sider the following statements wi the Constitution of Indi 1 eS a has not laid dot ve prot €) Judge of the Supreme Court or magi dows the F ith reference Indian judiciary cdure for removal of the con ga) The Supreme Court has the power to review its own judgement whereas High Court of States is not empowered to review its own judgement. which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) a) aa (B) (2) only (c) Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) consider the following statements regarding the suspension of Fundamental rights under the proclamation of National Emergency (1) According to Article 358, the six fundamental rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended. No separate order for their suspension is required. (2) Article 359 empowers President, the suspension of the enforcement of Articles 20 and 21 through a Presidential proclamation. Which of the statements given above is/are eorrect ? (a) (1) only (B) 2) only {C) Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Acstivation is state of dormancy characterised by. Inactivity and lowered metabolic rate in the organism to tolerate summer. Statement-II : The reduced activity seen in bats in response to change in climatic conditions is an example of Aestivation. suogtt Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements :?. (A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I 1 i (C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct In the context of history of Socio-religious reform movements, which among the following statements is not correct ? (A) The Brahmo Samaj denounced polytheism. and idol worship (8) The Prarthana Samaj was founded by Keshab Chandra Sen in 1867 (C) The Theosophical society was founded in New York in 1875 (D) Swami Dayanandha Saraswathi’s views were Published in famous work called Sathyarth Prakash ‘78. With reference to Indian economy, inflation can be caused/increased p, Whig following > (2) Increase in House Hold income (2) Increase in Public Expenditure (3) Increase in Interest rates (4) Increase in Public Debt Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (4) -(1) ana (4) onty (8) (1), @) and (4) only (©) 2) and @) only (D) (1) and @) only 79. Article 20 of the Constitution of India grants protection of punishment from . facto law Pertaining to which of the following type of legislation/s ? (A) Criminal law (B) Civil law (C) Taxation law (D) All of the abo 80. Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to j Chandrayaan - 3 mission ? | q) Faened Successfully, it will be the first spacecraft to land on the moon's j (2) It carries an indigenous lander and rover module with it but does not carry 9 | module with them. | (3) It was launched using Launch Vehicle Mark-IIl (Lvs), Select the Correct answer using the codes given below (A) (1) only (B) (2) and (3) only | (C) (2) and (3) only (P) (2), (2) and (3) | 51. Minamata disease is caused due to the pollution of : (A) Silica dust (8B) Cadmium (C). Lead (D) Mercury 82. Which among the following Cell organelles has both DNA and RNA within it ? (1) Nucleus (2) Mitochondria (3) Ribosome | Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (A) (1) only (B) (1) and (2) only (C) (1) and (3) only ©) (), @) ana (a) NMCEP 2023 /A 20among the following states of India s hares its borders wi nish ne rders with both Bhutan & ant jarunachal Pradesh My asm @ im west Bengal " ot the correct answer using the codes given below : 2) and (3) only (B) (1), (2) and (4) only @ (2) and (4) only (D) (2), (3) and (4) only 4 oe of ibeviag @ @ Preamble for Indian Constitution is borrowed from which among jy) USA Constitution (B) UK Constitution (q) French Constitution (D) Irish Constitution s, consider the following statements regarding Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) Scheme. ) It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which provides funds for development of essential infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities. | has been implemented in selected aspiring villages across all the states of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) (1) only (B) | (2) only {c} Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) 6. Consider the following statements with respect to National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India : {l) No human activities are allowed in National Parks whereas limited human activities are allowed in Wildlife sanctuaries. 2) National Parks have a well-defined boundary whereas wildlife sanctuaries do not have. " Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (1) only (B) (2) only © Both (1) and (2) (D). Neither (1) nor (2) WE 223 1 2 PTO.87. Who regulates and supervises the Digit 88, 89. 90. al Payment systems in India > (A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (B) Ministry of Finance a (C) National Payment Corporation of India (NP‘ (D) Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitute», the Current Account ? (1) Balance of Trade (2) Foreign Loans (3) NRI Remittances (4) Balance of invisibles Select the correet answer using the codes given below : (A) (1) and (4) only (B) (2), (3) and (4) only (C) (1), (3) and (4) only (D) (2), (2) and (4) only In the context of Government Budgeting which of the following statement best ; the term Fiscal Deficit ? (A) It is measured by subtracting the interest payments from Primary deficit (B) It is the difference between total expenditure and total receipts except Bo: and Other liabilities (C). It is the difference between Revenue expenditure and revenue receipts (D) It is the difference between total expenditure and total receipts Consider the following statements with respect to Weapons of Mass Destructions | conventions : (1) India has signed and ratified Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), 1992 (2) India has now become a member of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) for the ¢ of nuclear related technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct > (4). (1) only (8) Q)only (C) Both (1) and (2) (D) Neither (1) nor (2) NMCEP 2023 /A 22onsaer te PUIOWIN statements; 1 1a stratosphere, Ozone () jafrared radiation, Absorbs more incoming Ultraviolet radiation than outs In troposphere, Water y, 0) oming Ultraviolet raqiePOut absorbs more outgoing Infrared radiation than ation. nich of the statements given above is/are correct ? r a) (2) only (B) (2) only () Both (1) and (2) (D)_ Neither (1) nor (2) with respect to Expenditure incurred by Government, which of the following is/are 2. Vinsidered as Transfer payment ? (1) Fertilizer subsidy “ (2) Scholarship for Higher Education (3), Wages for MGNREGA workers (4) Old age pension for poor select the correct answer using the codes given below : (4) (1) and (2) only (B) (2) and (3) only {C) (1), (2) and (4) only (D) (1), (8) and (4) only 93. Consider the following statements regarding temple architecture : (1) Vesara architecture combines the features of both Nagara ‘and Dravida architectures. $ (2) The Hoysaleshvara temple at Halebid, Karnataka is an example of Vesara architecture 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) NUCEP 2023 / A, 23 PTO.94. Big Data analytics has its applicati (1) Healthcare (2) Education (3) Agriculture (4) Finance (5) Logistics ion in which of the following sectors ? Select the correet answer using the codes given below : (A) (1), (2) and (3) only (C) (2), (2), (4) and (5) only (B) (2), (8) and (4) only (D) (1), (2), 8) (4) and (6) 95. Which among the following are agreed by British Indian government in the Ga Irwin pact ? (1) Immediate release of all political prisoners not convicted of violence (2) Right to make Salt in coastal villages for personal consumption (3) Public enquiry into Police excesses (4) Withdrawl of emergency ordinances Which of the statements given above are correct ? (A) (1) and (2) only (C) (2), (3) and (4) only (B) (1) and (4) only (D) (1), (2) and (4) only 96. ‘Certain rights are considered as derived from natural law. As such these right: conceptualized as inalienable rights of Human beings. Which one of the below iss constituent of Natural Rights ? (A) Right to Life (©) Right to Property 97. Consider the following pairs : Styles of Painting (1) Warli painting (2) Madhubani painting = - (3) Kishangarh painting - (B) Right to Liberty (D) Right to Equality : State Maharashtra Rajasthan Bihar Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ? (A) One pair only (C) All the three pairs NMCEP 2023 / A (B) Two pairs only" (D) None of the above 24suerte following Pairs os. ational Park/Tiger Rese ne Rivers a cima Betwa Besraan Sager Resery @ oe oe _ > Godavari jtarkanika eee Brahmani sorbet a ¢ Ramganga. which of the Pair/s given above is/are correctly matched ? Genq iene Pair ony (3) Two pairs only (9) Tiree pairs only (D) All the four pairs 99, which of the following statements best deseribes Market Stabilisation Scheme of RBI ? Te refers to the sale and Purchase of securities, bills and bends of ‘Be government fas well'as private financial institutions by the central bale wary crisis Providing liquidity to the banks having a tempo