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1. Arrange the following events related (c) 1 and 2 only
to British India foreign policy in their (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct chronological order:
1. Treaty of Sagauli 5. Consider the following statements
2. Second Anglo-Burma War regarding Fiscal Policy in India:
3. Younghusband’s expedition to Tibet 1. Fiscal policy plays a key role in elevating
4. Treaty of Gandamak the rate of capital formation in the public
Select the correct answer using the code given sector.
below: 2. It helps in providing stimulus to elevate
the savings rate.
(a) 2-1-3-4
3. It aims to achieve full employment or
(b) 1-2-4-3
near full employment.
(c) 4-1-3-2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) 3-4-2-1
(a) 1 only

2. Which one of the following can be a source (b) 1 and 2 only

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region for the formation of air masses? (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) The Deccan Plateau (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) The Siberian Plain
6. Consider the following events related to
(c) The Equatorial forest
Indian history:
(d) The Himalayas
1. Kuka Movement

3. With reference to mahajanpadas, consider

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the following statements: 3. Sanyasi Revolt
1. Kosala Which of the following is the correct chronology
of the above events?
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2. Avanti
3. Gandhara (a) 1-3-2
4. Asamak (b) 2-1-3
Arrange them in north to south direction? (c) 3-2-1
(a) 2-1-3-4 (d) 1-2-3
(b) 3-1-2-4
7. Consider the following statements
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(c) 3-1-4-2
regarding borrowing features of Indian
(d) 2-1-4-3 Constitution:
1. Procedure established by law features
4. With reference to the energy flow in were borrowed from South Africa.
ecosystem, consider the following 2. Joint sitting of two houses of parliament
statements:
feature were borrowed from Australia.
1. There is a significant decrease in energy 3. Procedure for amendment of constitution
as trophic level increases. was borrowed from Japan.
2. Energy flow in trophic levels in
Which of the above statements are
unidirectional.
incorrect?
3. In terrestrial food chains, the fraction
of energy flowing through grazing food (a) 1 and 2 only
chains is larger than that through the (b) 2 and 3 only
detritus food chains. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only 8. With reference to the Satavahanas,
(b) 2 and 3 only consider the following statements:

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 1. The Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions Which of the above statements is/are correct?
throw much light on the reign of (a) 1 only
Gautamiputra Satakarni.
(b) 2 only
2. He patronized Brahmanism and he did
not provide any donations to Buddhists. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Satavahanas patronized the Prakrit (d) Neither 1 nor 2
language and literature.
Which of the statements given above are 12. It is a wildlife trade monitoring global
correct? network, which aims to ensure that trade
in animals and plants is not a threat to
(a) 1 and 2 only their conservation. Which of the following
(b) 1 and 3 only is being described here?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) TRAFFIC
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
(c) Conservation International
9. Arrange the following mountain passes (d) International Fund for Animal Welfare

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in north-south direction?
1. Bum La Pass 13. With reference to the Sangam Age and
2. Aghil Pass Literature, Consider the following
3. Mintaka Pass statements:
4. Umling La Pass 1. A Hereditary Monarchy was the form of
government during the Sangam period.
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. The practice of Sati was not prevalent in
below:
(a)
(b)
3-2-4-1
2-3-4-1
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3. Booty captured in wars was chief source
of income to the royal treasury.
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(c) 2-4-1-3 4. Poetry, music and dancing were popular
among the people of the Sangam age.
(d) 4-2-3-1
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
10. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. National Commission for Scheduled
Tribes was created by the 89th (b) 2 and 3 only
Constitutional Amendment Act. (c) 3 and 4 only
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2. 102th Constitutional Amendment Act has (d) 1 and 4 only

empowered the states to prepare their
own list of socially and educationally
14. Consider the following statements with
backward classes.
respect to Zero Budget Natural Farming:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. It relies on various traditional Indian
(a) 1 only farming methods with nearly zero cost.
(b) 2 only 2. It was originally developed in the mid-
1990s as an alternative to the Green
(c) Both 1 and 2
Revolution’s methods.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It is a unique model that relies on Agro-
ecology.
11. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Akali Movement was a violent movement correct?
to free the Gurudwaras from the control (a) 1 and 2 only
of corrupt mahants in early 1920s.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. The Religious Reform Association
initiated the modernization of Parsi (c) 1 and 3 only
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15. Which of the following is/are correct (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding the different phases of trials a (d) Neither 1 nor 2
vaccine has to go through before it gets
approval for ‘general’ use?
18. With reference to Foreign Direct
1. During pre-clinical trials, a vaccine is
Investment in India, which one of
given to adult and healthy volunteers to
the following is considered its major
test the safety of the vaccine for human
characteristics?
use.
2. In the phase-II clinical trial, unvaccinated (a) It is the investment through capital
and vaccinated groups of individuals with instruments essentially in a listed
equivalent characteristics as the target company.
groups (of the vaccine) are included. (b) It is largely non-debt creating capital
3. Phase-III clinical trials are done with flow.
two groups, one receiving the dose of
(c) It is an investment that involves debt-
vaccine and others receiving the dose
servicing.
of a comparator and this information is
kept hidden from the researchers and (d) It is the investment made by foreign
volunteers till the phase is completed. institutional investors in Government

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securities.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
19. Consider the following pairs:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only Report Released by

(c) 2 and 3 only 1. Climate Change Climate

Performance Index Action
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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2. State Rooftop Solar NITI Aayog
16. Consider the following pairs of political
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associations and their founders:
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1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha – Ganesh 3. Emission Gaps Report UNEP
Vasudeo Joshi Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
2. Bombay Presidency Association – (a) 3 only
Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) 1 only
3. Madras Mahajan Sabha – P.
Anandacharlu (c) 1 and 3 only
4. Indian League – Ananda Mohan Bose (d) 1 and 2 only
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Which of the above pairs are correctly

matched? 20. Which of the following statements
correctly describe the difference between
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Fermions and Bosons?
(b) 1 and 3 only
1. Two fermions may or may not have the
(c) 2 and 4 only same quantum state while Bosons follow
(d) 3 and 4 only Pauli’s Exclusion principle.
2. Fermions are solitary while Bosons are
17. Consider the following statements: gregarious.
1. J.C. Shah Commission was appointed 3. Bosons tend to occupy the same state
to reorganize the state of Bombay into as the majority of the bosons are
Gujarat and Maharashtra. occupying, this phenomenon is called
2. Master Tara Singh was the key figure ‘Bose condensation’ while Fermions do
in spearheading the demand of Sikh not exhibit such condensation.
homeland. Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the above statements are correct? below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
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 (c) 1 and 3 only 24. Consider the following travelers who
(d) 1, 2 and 3 visited India:
1. François Bernier
21. With reference to Swadeshi and Boycott 2. Antonio Monserrate
Movement, consider the following 3. Marco Polo
statements:
4. Duarte Barbosa
1. Extremists led the movement throughout
Arrange them in the chronological order of
its entire course.
their trips to India:
2. There was an absence of Muslim
participation. (a) 3-2-4-1
3. A National Council of Education was set (b) 3-4-2-1
up during this movement. (c) 4-3-2-1
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) 3-1-2-4
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 25. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about quantum technology?
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1. Unlike conventional encryption, quantum
(d) 3 only
communication is considered immune to
hacking.
22. Which of the following statements is/are 2. In 2016, China launched the world's
correct about the ‘fundamental forces of
first quantum communication satellite
nature’?
(QUESS, or Mozi/Micius) and achieved
1. Weak nuclear forces are one of the O quantum key distribution (QKD) with
weakest forces but stronger than the two ground stations.
gravitational force.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
2. Due to weak nuclear forces heavy nucleus below:
disintegration of neutrons into protons
and β-particles. (a) 1 only
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3. The strong nuclear force carried by (b) 2 only
muons (mu) binds quarks together in the (c) Both 1 and 2
nucleus.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
26. Which of the following reforms were
(a) 1 and 2 only taken by Lord Cornwallis to ensure
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(b) 1 and 3 only efficiency of civil services in India?

(c) 2 and 3 only 1. Ban on private trade and acceptance of
presents and bribes by officials
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Setting up of college for education of
young recruits
23. Consider the following statements
regarding ocean currents: 3. Promotion based on seniority
1. Cold currents are usually found on 4. Rigid and complete exclusion of Indians
the west coast of the continents in the from service
low and middle latitudes in both the Select the correct answer using the code given
hemispheres. below:
2. Warm currents are usually found on the (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
east coast in the higher latitudes in the
Northern Hemisphere. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only (d) 3 only
(b) 2 only
27. Which among the following is not a
(c) Both 1 and 2 provision under the framework of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 World Trade Organization?

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 (a) Most favored nation (MFN) clause Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) Anti-dumping and export subsidies (a) 1 only
(c) Providing financial support to the (b) 2 only
countries having deficit balance of (c) Both 1 and 2
payments
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Reduction of trade barriers within
regional groupings
31. With reference to the history of India, the
‘Pirpur Committee’ relates to:
28. Consider the following:
(a) Preparing detailed political and economic
1. Nitrates
programme for the Congress to contest
2. Uranium elections in 1937.
3. Mercury (b) Drafting of Bombay Trade Disputes Act.
4. Zinc
(c) Inquiring the atrocities (supposedly)
5. Fluoride committed by Congress ministries in the
Which of the above can be found in the polluted late 1930s.
water bodies in India? Preparing a detailed scheme for basic

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(d)
(a) 2 and 3 only education based on resolutions passed at
National Conference on Education.
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
32. Consider the following statements
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 regarding Law Commission of India:
1. First law commission was established
29. Which of the following statements
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is correct about the various Global 1853.
Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)? 2. First law commission of post-independence
1. The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System is the India was headed by M.C. Setalvad and
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regional satellite navigation system from the latest 21st law commission was
Japan that is compatible with GPS and headed by Justice B.S. Chauhan.
can be used with GPS in an integrated Which of the above statements is/are correct?
way.
(a) 1 only
2. IRNSS constellation is a combination of
geosynchronous orbits (GSO) and inclined (b) 2 only
geostationary orbit (IGSO) satellites. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. The bandwidth of transmission for the
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

IRNSS- NavIC system is the same as
Unites State’s GPS but its range of
operation is much smaller than GPS. 33. Consider the following pairs:

Select the correct answer using the codes given Ramsar Site - River
below: 1. Nandur Madhmeshwar - Godavari
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Ropar Wetland - Beas
(b) 1 and 3 only 3. Hokersar Wetland - Jhelum
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the above pairs are correctly
(d) 1, 2 and 3 matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
30. Consider the following statement (b) 2 and 3 only
regarding Article 12:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. Non statutory bodies are outside the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
purview of definition of state under
Article 12.
2. A private body working as an instrument 34. Consider the following:
of state falls within the definition of state Assertion (A): Atacama Desert is the driest
under Article 12. desert in the world.

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 Reason (R): Dry subsidence created by a high- 1. Freedom of commercial advertisement
pressure cell and a thermal inversion due to 2. Right to telecast
upwelling of cold water at the surface can
3. Freedom of silence
cause aridity of a region.
4. Right against imposition of pre-censorship
Select the correct answer using the code given
on newspapers
below:
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the
below:
correct explanation for A.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is the not
a correct explanation for A. (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

35. Which of the following statements is/are 38. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about the recently demonstrated correct about India’s first Geo Imaging
SMART weapon system tested by India? Satellite (GISAT-1)?

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1. It is the weapon system developed by
The Defence Research and Development
Organization (DRDO) primarily to be
used by the navy.
2. SMART is a next-generation, air-to-
ocean, or land-to-ocean missile system
that is capable of delivering multiple
1. It was launched on August 12, 2021,
from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at
Sriharikota.
2. It was lifted by Geosynchronous Satellite
Launch Vehicle-F10 (GSLV-F10) carrying
a payload that had multispectral and
hyperspectral sensors.

3. SMART carries a torpedo, release

mechanisms, and parachute delivery
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small-missile in a very short duration. Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
system.
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(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
39. Consider the following nuclear
(c) 2 and 3 only
reactions:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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1. 235 1 90 143 1
92 U  0 n o 38 Sr  54 Xe  30 n
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3 3 4 1
36. With regard to the ‘Tripuri session’ of 2. 2 He  2 He o 2 He  21 H .
1 1 2 0
Indian National Congress, which of the 3. 1 H 1 H o1 H  1 β .
following statement is correct?
Which of the above reactions their respective
(a) It was the first INC session held in a types (either fusion or fission) are correct?
rural setting.
(a) 1 is fission and 3 is fusion reaction while
(b) INC decided to provide moral support to 2 is incorrect.
people agitating against the governance
(b) 1 and 2 are fission reactions and 3 is
in princely states.
fission reaction.
(c) It was presided over by Subhash Chandra
Bose. (c) 2 is fission reaction and 3 is fusion
reaction while 1 is incorrect.
(d) A resolution for sending a medical mission
to China was adopted. (d) 1 is fission reaction, 2 and 3 are fusion
reactions.
37. Which of the following rights have
been included under freedom of speech 40. Consider the following statements:
and expression under Article 19 of 1. Principle of equality implies uniformity
constitution? of treatment to all in all respects.

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 2. Both the right to equality and rule of 44. With reference to concepts of National
law is recognized as part of the Basic Income, consider the following
Structure of the Constitution. statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. National Disposable Income is Net
National Product at Market Prices along
(a) 1 only with other current transfers from the
(b) 2 only rest of the world.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Personal Disposable Income is arrived
at by deducting personal tax payments
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 and personal non-tax payments from
National Income.
41. Consider the following landforms formed Which of the statements given above is/are
by groundwater: correct?
1. Uvalas (a) 1 only
2. Sink holes (b) 2 only
3. Limestone Pavement (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Dolines Neither 1 nor 2

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(d)
Arrange these landforms in sequence of their
evolution? 45. Which of the following are the features of
(a) 3-2-1-4 zero-budget natural farming?
(b) 2-4-1-3 1. Intensive Irrigation and deep ploughing
2. Inter-cropping
(c) 4-1-3-2
3. Soil aeration and mulching
(d) 1-3-4-2
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Select the correct answer using the code given
42. Arrange the following committees related
below:
to Panchayat Raj Institution (PRI) in
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chronological manner: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. L M Singhvi Committee (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. P.K Thungon Committee (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Mani Shankar Aiyer Committee (d) 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below: 46. Consider the following pairs:
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1. Akbar Nama: Abul Fazl

(a) 1-2-3
2. Badshah Nama: Abdul Hamid Lahori
(b) 2-1-3
3. Humayun Nama: Inayat Khan
(c) 3-2-1 4. Shahjahan Nama: Gulbadan Begum
(d) 2-3-1 Which of the above pairs are correctly
matched?
43. Which of the following techniques are (a) 1 and 2 only
used for Solid waste management?
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Plasma gasification
(c) 3 and 4 only
2. Pyrolysis
(d) 1 and 4 only
3. Autoclave
Select the correct answer using the code given 47. Select the odd one among the following
below: examples of muscles in the human body:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Extrinsic muscles of the tongue
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Iris (radial and circular)
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Biceps
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Calf muscles

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48. Consider the following statements: (c) 4 and 5 only
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had called directive (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
principles as the conscience of the
Constitution. 52. Which of the following statements is/
2. Directive principles impose morals rather are correct about the abundance of the
than obligation on state authorities for elements on planet earth?
their application. 1. Iron is the most abundant element (by
Which of the above statements is/are mass) on the earth.
incorrect? 2. Hydrogen and Helium are the most
(a) 1 only abundant elements in the universe.
3. Technetium is the rarest naturally
(b) 2 only
occurring element on the earth.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the codes given
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
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1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the
(c) 2 and 3 only
amount that banks have to maintain in
the form of their funds to offset any loss (d) 1, 2 and 3
that banks incur if the account-holders
fail to repay dues. 53. With reference to the revised Prompt
2. CAR is decided by each scheduled Corrective Action (PCA) applicable
commercial bank. O from January 2022 by RBI, consider the
following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 1. The revised framework includes the
Common Equity Tier I ratio as a
(a) 1 only barometer to track the capital adequacy
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(b) 2 only of the banks.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Henceforth, the payment banks and
small finance banks will also be included
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
along with scheduled commercial banks
under PCA.
50. Taiwan Strait connects South China Sea
Which of the statements given above is/are
with:
correct?
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(a) Philippine Sea (a) 1 only

(b) Celebes Sea (b) 2 only
(c) East China Sea (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Sea of Japan (d) Neither 1 nor 2

51. Who among the following did not 54. Consider the following statements:
participate or support the Quit India
1. Article 20 of the Constitution prohibits
Movement?
ex-post facto laws.
1. Hindu Mahasabha
2. Lok Sabha recently passed the NDPS
2. All India Muslim League (narcotics drugs and psychotropic
3. Communists substances) Amendment Act with
4. Indian Businessmen retrospective effect.
5. Princely States Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 only
below: (b) 2 only
(a) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
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55. Consider the following statements about 2. 90% of lignite reserves are found in the
the status of women in the Vijayanagara state of Tamil Nadu.
Empire: 3. The National Coal gasification Mission
1. Women occupied a high position and took aims to achieve 100MT of coal gasification
an active part in the political, social and by year 2030.
literary life of the empire. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. It was the only empire in Medieval India (a) 1 and 2 only
which employed women in state
services. (b) 1 and 3 only
3. Widow re-marriage was promoted. (c) 2 and 3 only
4. Women took part in battles during war. (d) 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 59. Nalatiyar, Kashayaprabhrita,
Karmaprabhrita works belong to:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) Buddhist literature
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) Jain literature
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(c) Hindu literature
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Zoroastrian literature
56. Consider the following statements
regarding the National Solar Mission: 60. The following table contains the route of
the infection in one column and viruses.
1. It originally aimed to install 100 GW of
Solar energy by 2022. Column A Column B
(Routes) (viruses)
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2. It was introduced under the National
Action Plan on Climate Change. 1. Insect vector A. Human Papilloma
3. It aims to establish 40 GW of rooftop Virus (warts)
solar power projects. 2. Faecal-oral B. Influenza virus
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Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Animal bite C. Hepatitis A virus
correct? 4. Sexually & D. Human Immuno-
(a) 1 and 2 only Transplacental deficiency virus
(b) 2 and 3 only 5. Skin contact E. Yellow fever virus
(c) 1 and 3 only 6. Respiratory F. Rabies virus
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Find the correct match between the articles in
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column A and column B and answer using the

57. Consider the following statements: code given below.

1. Public interest litigation (PIL) was (a) 1 (A), 2 (C), 3 (B), 4 (D), 5 (E), 6 (F)
introduced in the Indian judicial system (b) 1 (E), 2 (C), 3 (F), 4 (D), 5 (A), 6 (B)
by Justice H.R. Khanna. (c) 1 (E), 2 (A), 3 (D), 4 (B), 5 (C), 6 (F)
2. PIL is an instrument of judicial activism (d) 1 (A), 2 (E), 3 (B), 4 (D), 5 (C), 6 (F)
with a dilution of principle of locus
standi.
61. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
correct? 1. Genetic diversity refers to different types
species that are living in an area.
(a) 1 only
2. Ecological diversity refers to all plants
(b) 2 only and animals living in an ecosystem and
(c) Both 1 and 2 their interactions.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. A diverse ecosystem is more stable.
Which of the statements given above is/are
58. Consider the following statements: correct?

1. Chhattisgarh has the largest reserves of (a) 1 and 2 only

coal in India. (b) 2 and 3 only

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 (c) 1 and 3 only 65. With respect to Environment Impact
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Assessment Rules, consider the following
statements:
62. Concerning Money Market in India, 1. Projects like Hydel and Nuclear power
consider the following statements: plants require clearance from the Central
Government.
1. The money market falls under the
regulatory jurisdiction of RBI. 2. The EIA process looks into Water, Air,
Noise, Land and biological environment.
2. The Negotiated Dealing System is an
electronic trading platform to facilitate Which of the statements given above is/are
the exchange of government securities, correct?
is operated by the National Securities (a) 1 only
Depository Limited (NSDL).
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
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66. Consider the following:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Areca nut
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Barley
3. Coffee
63. Consider the following statements: 4. Finger millet
1. Director of enforcement is appointed
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by the central government on a
6. Sesamum
recommendation of a committee headed
by the Home Minister. 7. Turmeric
2. CVC Amendment Bill 2021 has extended The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
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the maximum tenure of director of announces the Minimum Support Price (MSP)
enforcement to five years from the day of for which of the above?
appointment. (a) 1, 2, 3 and 7 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
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(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 67. Of the animal species given below, which
are currently endemic to India?
64. Consider the following statements 1. Lion tailed macaque
regarding the Wholesale Price Index 2. Pygmy hog
(WPI) and the Consumer Price Index 3. Sangai deer
(CPI) inflation:
Select the correct answer using the code given
1. The weight of food in CPI is far higher below:
than in WPI.
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Both capture price changes of services.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Both are released by Central Statistical
Organization (CSO). (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
68. Consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 3 only
1. Dadu Dayal was a Vaishnava saint
(c) 1 only and a chief proponent of Dvait-advait
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 2. Nimbarka rejected the authority of 72. The terms, ‘Rejwani’, ‘Ruza’, ‘Khadin’
Vedas, caste system and external forms and ‘Eri’ are related to which of the
of worship such as visits to temples and following?
pilgrimages
(a) Traditional Water Conservation systems
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) Shifting Cultivation
(a) 1 only
(c) Types of Silk
(b) 2 only
(d) Technology for Water purification
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 73. Which of the following statements
correctly describes the difference between
69. National Human Rights Commission was Meiosis and Mitosis cell division?
founded in accordance with: (a) Mitosis involves two successive cell
(a) Paris principles division whereas; Meiosis involves only
one.
(b) New York principles
(b) The daughter cells of Meiosis are
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(d) Dutch principles Mitosis leads to the genetically different
daughter cells.
70. Consider following statements about (c) Both Mitosis and Meiosis occur in all
Medieval Architecture: organism, except viruses.
1. The architectures of these times also (d) Mitosis results in diploid daughter cells
used the Arabesque technique for inlay whereas, Meiosis results in haploid cells.
of precious colored stones and gems into
the walls for decoration.
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74. Consider the following statement
2. Pietra-dura was the use of geometrical regarding the public account committee
vegetal ornamentation and was (PAC)?
characterized by a continuous stem
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1. Recently, PAC has celebrated its
which split regularly, producing a series
centenary year.
of counterpoised, leafy, secondary stems.
2. Chairman of PAC has to be from the
Which of the above statements is/are correct? principal opposition party according to
(a) 1 only rules of procedure and conduct of business
(b) 2 only of Lok Sabha.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is correct?
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
71. Concerning the role of RBI in the (c) Both 1 and 2
Indian economy, consider the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements:
1. It is the primary agency in determining
75. Which of the following bodies have been
the real interest rates which can have
constituted under the Wildlife Protection
large and long lasting effects on income
Act, 1972 of India?
and employment in the country.
1. Central Zoo Authority
2. Its expansionary monetary policy raises
the level of income but lowers the rate of 2. Animal Welfare Board of India
interest. 3. National Tiger Conservation Authority
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct option using the code given
correct? below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
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76. Concept of secular buildings inside the (a) Difference between revenue deficit of
temple premises was a notable feature in the current year and grants for capital
the temple construction in the kingdom creation
of: (b) Difference between the fiscal deficit of
(a) Chalukya the current year and interest payments
on the previous borrowings
(b) Chandela
(c) Difference between budgetary deficit and
(c) Rashtrakuta capital deficit of the present financial
(d) Vijayanagara year
(d) Difference between revenue deficit of
77. With reference to Census 2011, consider the present financial year and grants to
the following statements regarding states and local bodies.
migration trends in India:
1. Rural to rural migration dominates over 80. “He was deeply influenced by Marxist
rural to urban migration in India. ideology but he rejected the ultimate
solution of “revolution” to bring down
2. Intra-state migration is dominant than
capitalism as being advocated by
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the Marxists and instead advocated
3. The total number of migrants declined in Socialism. He joined INC in 1929 and
2001-2011 as compared to 1991-2001. played a key role in the formation of the
4. There has been a decrease in intra- Congress Socialist Party (1934), a left-
district migration as compared to 2001 wing group within the Congress Party.
census. After independence, he left the INC and
initiated an anti-Congress Campaign”.
Which of the above statements are
incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only
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is described above?
(a) Acharya Narendra Dev
(b) 1 and 4 only
(b) Jivatram Kripalani
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(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Jayaprakash Narayan
(d) 3 and 4 only
(d) N. G. Ranga

78. Consider the following statement

81. The world’s first yoga university outside
regarding the first Amendment to the India was established in which of the
Constitution? following country?
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1. The Constitution (First Amendment)

(a) South Africa
Act, 1951 empowered the State to make
special provisions to advance socially and (b) United States
economically backward classes. (c) Japan
2. Added Ninth Schedule to protect from (d) Netherlands
judicial review the land reforms and
other legislation included in it. 82. “Skills Build Reignite” is sometimes seen
3. 1st amendment to the constitution had in the news. It is associated to which of
no effect on article 19. the following purpose?
Which of the above statements are correct? (a) Digital Gaming Platform for students of
Class VI to XII
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Skill Development programme for
(b) 2 and 3 only
healthcare workers to fight against
(c) 1 and 3 only COVID-19
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Free Digital Learning Platform to reach
more job seekers
79. In the annual budget documents of the (d) Atmanirbhar Toys Innovation Challenge
Government of India, ‘Primary Deficit’ to design toy-based games based on
refers to: Indian tradition.

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83. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding Blazar: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a feeding super-massive black-hole
(SMBH) in the heart of a distant galaxy 87. Consider the following pair:
that produces a high-energy jet viewed
face-on from Earth. Shakti Peeths of - State
India
2. Blazars are the most luminous and
energetic objects in the known universe. 1. Chintpurni temple – Himachal
Pradesh
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 2. Bimala Shaktipeeth – Odisha
(a) 1 only 3. Kamakhya Temple – West Bengal
(b) 2 only 4. Devi Narayani – Kerala
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the pairs given above is/are matched
correctly?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
84. ‘YUKTI’ is associated to: (b) 2 and 3 only

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(a) An online platform to connect young (c) 3 and 4 only
entrepreneurs with job seekers (d) 1 and 4 only
(b) A web portal to combat COVID-19 with
Knowledge, Technology and Innovation 88. Consider the following statements:
(c) A United Nations recruitment initiative 1. The International Solar Alliance (ISA)
for talented, highly qualified professionals hosted the first-ever World Solar
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to start a career as an international civil Technology Summit.
servant 2. Green Grid Initiative (GGI) is a joint
(d) A WHO initiative to increase the effort of ISA and Climate Parliament
representation of nationals from to showcase the Green Energy Corridor
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Least Developed Countries in WHO’s (GEC) of India.
workforce. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
85. Senkaku-Diaoyu dispute is sometimes (a) 1 only
seen in the news. It is between which of (b) 2 only
the following pair of countries?
(c) Both 1 and 2
North Korea – South Korea
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(a)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) China – Russia
(c) Japan – China 89. Milne ice shelf is sometimes seen in
(d) South Korea – Japan the news. It is located in which of the
following country?
86. Consider the following statements (a) Russia
regarding Project STARS: (b) Norway
1. It is a World Economic Forum (WEF) (c) Canada
aided project to be implemented as a new
Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the (d) New Zealand
Ministry of Education.
2. It is aimed at strengthening teaching- 90. Consider the following statements
learning and results for all the states and regarding Severe Fever with
union territories of India. Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS):
1. It belongs to the Bunyavirus family and
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
is transmitted to humans through tick
correct?
bites.
(a) 1 only 2. Haemaphysalis longicornis is the primary
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 Which of the statements given above is/are 94. In August 2020, India’s longest ‘ropeway
correct? over a river’ was inaugurated in which of
the following pair of rivers and states?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (a) Beas – Himachal Pradesh
(b) Brahmaputra – Assam
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Chenab – Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Narmada – Madhya Pradesh
91. Mount Sinabung is sometimes seen in
the news. It is located in which of the 95. Consider the following statements
following country? regarding Export Preparedness Index
(EPI) 2020:
(a) Hawaii
1. It was India’s first EPI report released
(b) Italy by the Department for Promotion of
(c) Mozambique Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
(d) Indonesia 2. Among the Union Territories, Delhi has
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Chandigarh.
92. Consider the following statements
regarding Glanders: Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct?
1. It is a parasitic disease caused by
Burkholderia mallei. (a) 1 only
2. It is primarily a disease affecting horses
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and can be naturally contracted by other (c) Both 1 and 2
mammals such as goats, dogs, and cats.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 96. Omega Centauri is sometimes seen in the
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(a) 1 only news. It is defined as:
(b) 2 only (a) Largest moon of the Saturn
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Nearest asteroid to Earth
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Largest and brightest of all globular star
clusters
93. Consider the following statements (d) NASA’s mission to explore dark side of
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regarding Armed Forces Tribunal: Earth’s moon

1. The Judicial Members are retired High
Court Judges. 97. Consider the following countries:
2. The Administrative Members are retired 1. Bahrain
Members of the Armed Forces who have 2. Lebanon
held rant of Major General/ equivalent 3. Iran
or above for a period of three years or 4. Iraq
more.
Which of the countries given above are
3. The Tribunal will normally follow the members of the Arab League?
procedure as is practiced in the High
Courts of India. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

correct? (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
98. Abhyas HEAT is sometimes seen in the
(c) 1 and 3 only news. It is associated to which of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 following?

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 (a) It is a drone having an inertial navigation Which of the statements given above is/are
system. correct?
(b) It is a bilateral maritime exercise between (a) 1 only
India and US. (b) 2 only
(c) It is a scramjet engine that operates at (c) Both 1 and 2
hypersonic speeds.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It is ISRO’s mission to study the coronal
mass ejection from Sun.
100. Zingiber perenense and Zingiber
dimapurense are sometime seen in the
99. Consider the following statements news. It is associated to which of the
regarding ‘Five Star Villages’ scheme: following species?
1. It is an initiative of department of Posts
(a) Lemon
to ensure 100% rural coverage of postal
schemes. (b) Garlic
2. The schemes covered under the Five Star (c) Onion
scheme are Sukanya Samridhi Accounts (d) Ginger
and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima

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