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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2024 – Test – 4153

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1. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Under which category of the World Trade
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Organization (WTO) agreement on
(ASEAN): agriculture would the implementation of
1. It is a regional grouping of twelve Minimum Support Price (MSP) by India
members incuding India. likely fall?

2. ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - (a) Amber box

(b) Green box
Plus (ADMM-Plus) is the highest
(c) Blue box
defence consultative and cooperative
(d) None
mechanism in ASEAN.
Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Consider the following pairs:
correct?
Type of Port Description
(a) 1 only
1. Ports of Call : Points where ships
(b) 2 only
used to anchor for
(c) Both 1 and 2 refuelling purposes
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Out Port : Collection Centres for
export
2. Consider the following statements regarding 3. Inland Port : Ports located away
Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable from the sea coast
Trade Facilitation, 2023: 4. Naval Ports : Ports which have only
1. This is a biannual survey carried out by om strategic importance
How many of the above pairs are correctly
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2. India has performed best among South

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3. India has witnessed a substantial (b) Only two

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improvement in the score for "Women in
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(d) All four

Trade Facilitation" component.
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Which of the following statements given

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6. Which of the following statements correctly

above is/are correct?
best describes the term 'employment
(a) 1 and 2 only
elasticity'?
(b) 2 only
(a) It is the measure of the economy to
(c) 2 and 3 only generate employment opportunities for
(d) 1 and 3 only its population as per cent of its growth.
(b) It is the measure of percentage change in
3. As a precursor to the Quit India Movement, employment due to change in wage
which of the following parties formulated a level.
Deoli Plan in 1941? (c) It shows the change in employment due
(a) Swaraj Party to change in social security benefits.
(b) Congress Socialist Party (d) It is the measure of growth of economy
(c) Justice Party due to increase in employment
(d) Krishak Praja Party opportunities.
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7. Consider the following pairs: 9. Consider the following statements regarding
Report Publishing Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) which was recently
seen in the news:
Authority
1. cfDNA is found in both saliva and
1. International : World Intellectual blood.
Intellectual Property Property 2. cfDNA can be released from cells during
both normal development and disease
Index Organization
formation.
2. World US Chambers of 3. cfDNA is used in non-invasive prenatal
Intellectual Property Commerce testing.
: 4. cfDNA may be helpful in successful
Indicators
organ transplants.
3. Global Peace : Institute for How many statements given above are
Index Economics & Peace correct?
(a) Only one
How many pairs given above are correctly
(b) Only two
matched? (c) Only three
(a) Only one (d) All four

(b) Only two

10. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) All three The Coral Reef Breakthrough:
(d) None 1. It was launched by the United Nations
Environment Program.
2. It aims to prevent extinction of atleast
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8. Consider the following statements regarding 125,000 km² of shallow-water tropical
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the Jal Jeevan Mission: coral reefs by 2030.

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water supply to all households of the

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Development Goal- 6.
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2. It ensures drinking water source 11. With reference to the Global Cooperation
augmentation, grey water treatment and and Training Framework (GCTF), consider
its reuse. the following statements:
1. It is an initiative launched to support
3. It envisages supply of 55 litres of water
low-income countries with unsustainable
per person per day to every household debt.
by 2025. 2. It primarily focuses on areas related to
humanitarian assistance only.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. India is not a member country of GCTF.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 2 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only (d) 3 only
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12. Consider the following statements with 14. Consider the following pairs:

reference to textile waste in India: Valley State

1. Araku Valley : Andhra Pradesh
1. Viscose based textile fibers are more
2. Ketti Valley : Himachal Pradesh
harmful than polyester based synthetic 3. Dzukou Valley : Arunachal Pradesh
fibers as viscose is non biodegradable How many of the pairs given above are
correctly matched?
textile fiber.
(a) Only one
2. India produces more viscose based
(b) Only two
textile fibers as compared to polyester (c) All three
based textile fibers. (d) None

Which of the statements given above is/are

15. With reference to the transport of nutrients
correct? in plants, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. Xylem transports water-dissolved
(b) 2 only minerals unidirectionally from roots to
the stems.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Phloem transports organic and mineral
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 nutrients bidirectionally between roots
and stems.
Which of the statement given above is/are
13. In addressing concerns regarding the
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(a) 1 only
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activities at the national, state, or local level 16. With reference to the “Maratha Military
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for a period of at least two years before their Landscapes of India” which will be India’s
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appointment. Furthermore, it is advised that nomination for recognition as UNESCO

WHS for the year 2024-25, consider the
Governors should not be burdened with roles
following statements:
and authorities beyond those prescribed by 1. The twelve forts nominated are present
the Constitution, such as serving as across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and

Chancellors of universities: Madhya Pradesh.

2. All the 12 forts were built during the
The above description pertains to which of
Peshwa rule.
the following commissions? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Sarkaria commission correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Rajamannar Commission
(b) 2 only
(c) MM Punchhi Commission
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Raja Chelliah Committee (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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17. The term “Iron Beam” is an anti-missile 20. Consider the following statements regarding
defence system which is sometimes seen in the International Monetary Fund (IMF’s)
the news belongs to which country? Quota system:
(a) United States of America 1. Quotas of IMF are denominated in US
(b) Israel dollars.
(c) India 2. Quotas of individual member countries

(d) Russia are based on the country’s relative

position in the global economy with the
highest weightage given to GDP.
18. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Currently, India is the third largest quota
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) recently
holding country in the IMF.
seen in the news:
How many of the statements given above are
1. As the SMRs have a maximum power
correct?
capacity of 100 MW(e), they can be
(a) Only one
easily installed into existing grids.
(b) Only two
2. SMRs have a lower potential for the
(c) All three
uncontrolled release of radioactive
(d) None
material.
3. SMRs require less frequent refueling
21. Which of the following best explains the the
than conventional nuclear reactors. 'SuperDARN Project'?
How many statements given above are (a) An
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intergovernmental space debris
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19. With reference to 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, project to study black hole formation
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consider the following statements:

1. The dialogue includes ministers holding 22. Consider the following countries:
the Commerce and Defence portfolios 1. Russia
from both countries. 2. United Kingdom

2. The dialogue is exclusive to India and 3. Indonesia

the United States. 4. India

How many of the aforementioned countries
Which of the statements given above is/are
are participants in the Central Asian Flyway
correct?
Initiative?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one
(b) 2 only
(b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All four
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23. Consider the following statements about the 25. In the context of Western Equine
Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013): Encephalitis Virus infection (WEEV),
consider the following statements:
1. The Act outlined the appointment for the
1. It is a disease that is caused by mosquito
Director of the Central Bureau of bites.
Investigation (CBI) through a committee 2. It is primarily found in the western
appointed by the Central government. regions of Africa.
2. All entities receiving donations from 3. WEEV infection can cause severe liver
failure in humans and equids.
foreign sources in the context of the
How many of the statements given above are
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, correct?
2010 (FCRA) are bought under the (a) Only one
jurisdiction of Lokpal. (b) Only two
(c) All three
3. It has provisions for attachment and
(d) None
confiscation of property even while
prosecution is pending. 26. Consider the following pairs:
4. The Lokpal can initiate an investigation Places in News Country
on its own against any public servant. 1. Kairouan : Tunisia
2. Salton Sea : United States of America
How many of the statements given above are
3. Port of : Saudi Arabia
correct?
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(a) Only one How many of the pairs given above are
(b) Only two
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regard to the Virtual Private Network 27. Consider the following statements with
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reference to Vanadium:
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(VPN):
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1. Vanadium is a transition metal, which is

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1. It can operate without the presence of

listed as one of 17 critical minerals
any physical server. identified by the government of India.
2. It offers higher security than a physical 2. China is the largest exporter and Brazil
server infrastructure. has been the largest consumer with the
highest vanadium reserves.
3. It allows virtual testing and debugging
3. Though it is very ductile and malleable,
applications in different operating
its high strength-to-weight ratio provides
systems. its use in the automotive, aerospace and
How many of the statements given above are aviation industries.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None
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28. In the context of the advent of Europeans in 31. In the context of the history of India,
India, who among the following had consider the following pairs:
followed a practice of issuing "cartaz", Keyword Meaning
which was a kind of permit to ply ships in 1. Nikshepa-Vanika : Sharecroppers
the Asian waters without which the ships 2. Karshapana : Coin
were liable to be confiscated and the cargo 3. Skandhavaras : Military camps
plundered? How many of the pairs given above are
(a) Dutch correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Portuguese
(b) Only two
(c) French
(c) All three
(d) Mughals
(d) None

29. Consider the following statements regarding

32. Consider the following statements regarding
types of deficit in Indian economy and their
Alauddin Khalji’s Invasion of the South
components:
during 1306-1312:
1. Fiscal deficit is the difference between 1. The Kingdoms of Dwarasamudra and
total expenditure and total receipts of the Devagiri were subjugated during this
government, excluding borrowings. invasion.
2. Primary deficit includes interest 2. Prataprudra of the Kakatiya dynasty
payment obligations of the union defeated the army of Alauddin Khalji led
government. by Malik Kafur.
3. Effective revenue deficit includes grants 3. Alauddin Khalji annexed all the
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given to states/UTs for creation of kingdoms that he defeated in the South.
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capital assets by the union government. How many of the statements given above are
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33. How many of the following statements

regarding vitamin B12 are correct?
30. Consider the following statements regarding
1. It is also known as Cobalamin.
the Unicorns in the startup ecosystem:
2. Vegan or vegetarian diets without
1. Unicorns are privately held startups
sufficient supplementation or fortified
having a valuation of at least 100 billion
foods may lack an adequate B12 supply,
USD.
increasing the risk of deficiency.
2. India has the highest number of unicorns 3. It is a fat-soluble vitamin mainly present
in the world. in animal-based food.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
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34. The term ‘LeadIT 2.0’ is sometimes seen in 37. Consider the following statements regarding
the news in the context of puppetry art form Chadar Badar :
(a) It is a global initiative to curb the tax 1. It is performed by the Santhal tribes of

evasion by multinational companies. India.

2. Puppets in Chadar Badar are invariably
(b) It is a global initiative to build a global
made from animal skin.
IT infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) It is a global initiative to accelerate the
correct?
transition towards low-carbon pathways.
(a) 1 only
(d) It is a global initiative for the
(b) 2 only
development of urban areas. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. In the context of Indian history, the Hartog
Committee of 1929 was related to 38. With reference to Indian politics, consider
(a) Examing the recommendations of the the following statements about the national

Simon Commission. party's status:

1. A party recognized as a state party in at
(b) Examining the charges levelled against
least three states can be deemed a
the members of the Hindustan Republic
National Party.
Association.
2. National party can have a maximum of
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(c) Report on the development in the field
40 ‘star campaigners’.
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of education.
3. Currently, India has more than 10
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Indian policemen. How many of the statements given above are

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36. Consider the following pairs: (a) Only one

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(b) Only two

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Tribal Movement/ Region

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Uprising (c) All three

1. Heraka movement : Manipur (d) None

(1920s)
39. Consider the following cities:
2. Devi Movement : Bihar
1. Nanded
(1922-23)
2. Bhadrachalam
3. Bokta rising : Chota Nagpur
3. Vijayawada
How many pairs given above are correctly How many of the above cities are located on
matched? the banks of river Godavari?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None
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40. In the context of Indian culture, consider the 43. Consider the following pairs:
following statements regarding Porattukali : Dedicated Freight Connects
1. It is a folk theatre art from Kerala.
Corridor
2. It is performed exclusively by females.
Which of the statements given above are 1. Eastern Dedicated : Ludhiana to
correct? Freight Corridor Dankuni
(a) 1 only
2. Western Dedicated : Dadri to
(b) 2 only
Freight Corridor Mumbai
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. East Coast Corridor : Kharagpur to

Kanyakumari
41. With reference to the Coastal Aquaculture
How many of the above pairs are correctly
Authority (CAA), consider the following
statements: matched?

1. It is a statutory body. (a) Only one

2. It operates under the Ministry of Jal (b) Only two
Shakti.
(c) All three
3. One of its objective is to regulate the
import and export of aquatic animals and (d) None
plants used in coastal aquaculture.
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hematite.
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2. India is self-sufficient in iron ore

42. Consider the following statements regarding
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the External Benchmark Based Lending production and is the largest iron ore
introduced by the Reserve Bank of India: producer in the world.
1. It refers to the linking of floating rate
3. Captive mines are allowed to sell up to
loans of financial institutions to an
external benchmark like the policy repo 50% of surplus iron ore in the open
rate of the Reserve Bank of India. market.
2. It ensures the effective transmission of
How many of the above statements are
monetary policy.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Only one
(a) 1 only (b) Only two
(b) 2 only
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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45. Consider the following pairs: 48. With reference to the ‘office of profit’,
Delta Associated River consider the following statements:

1. Arcuate : Tiber river 1. The term ‘Office of Profit’ has not been
defined in the Constitution.
2. Estuarine : Seine river
2. Both Parliament and State legislatures
3. Cuspate : Nile river
have the authority to enact laws that
4. Bird's foot : Mississippi river
grant exemptions to certain positions
Which of the pairs given above are correctly from being considered under the
matched? purview of the Office of Profit.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. The final question of disqualification of

(b) 3 and 4 only members of the state legislative

assembly on the grounds of office of
(c) 2 and 4 only
profit rests with the state High court.
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. The Representation of the People Act,
1951, specifically includes the term
46. Consider the following statements regarding "office of profit" as a criterion for
the phytoplankton: disqualification.
1. They are similar to terrestrial plants How many of the statements given above are
which contain chlorophyll and require correct?

sunlight in order to live and grow. (a) Only one om

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main classes of phytoplankton. 49. In the context of traditional medicine

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statements regarding Sowa-Rigpa:

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correct?
(a) Only one 1. Sowa-Rigpa is traditionally practiced in
Bhutan, Mongolia, and a few other parts
(b) Only two
of Central Asia.
(c) All three
2. Astrological evaluation/analysis of an
(d) None
individual is a unique diagnostic tool in
Sowa-Rigpa.
47. In the context of modern India, which of the Which of the statements given above is/are
following happened the earliest? correct?
(a) Harijan Sevak Sangh (a) 1 only

(b) Madras Labour Union (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Dakshineshwar Bomb Conspiracy
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Hunger Strike of Jatindra Nath Das
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50. Consider the following pairs: 52. In the context of Balance of Payment (BOP),
Output Description consider the following statements:
Prices 1. Autonomous transactions fall on both
1. Basic Price : amount receivable by the the current account and capital account
producer inclusive of
whereas Accommodating transactions
taxes payable on
fall in capital account only.
products and exclusive
2. Accommodating transactions does not
of subsidies receivable
involve the movements of goods and
2. Producer : amount receivable by the
services across borders.
Price producer inclusive of
taxes on and exclusive of 3. Autonomous items are also known as

subsidies on products Above-the-line items.

3. Purchaser : amount payable by the How many of the above statements are
Price purchaser including trade correct?
margins as well as (a) Only one
transport margins (b) Only two
How many pairs given above are correctly
(c) All three
matched?
(d) None
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53. Consider the following statements:
(c) All three
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the National Food Security Act, 2013.

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2. It will provide nutritional support to Which one of the following is correct in

elementary-stage children in drought-
affected and disaster-affected
during the summer holidays.
3. Children studying in government and
government-aided schools are eligible
beneficiaries of the scheme.
How many statements given above are
reference to the above statements?
areas
(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? correct explanation for Statement-I

(a) Only one (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(b) Only two incorrect
(c) All three (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(d) None is correct
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54. Which of the following organisations 58. Consider the following statements regarding
released the Breakthrough Agenda Report, plateaus:
2023? 1. Anatolian plateau is an intermontane
(a) United Nations Environment Program plateau.
(b) International Energy Agency 2. Patagonian plateau has the world's
(c) World Bank biggest silver mine Chihuahua.
(d) World Economic Forum 3. Mexican plateau is famous for wool-
producing Angora goat.
55. In the context of modern India, who among How many of the statements given above are
the following wrote 'New Lamps for Old', a correctly matched?
series of articles during 1893-94 that (a) Only one
criticized Congress? (b) Only two
(a) Annie Besant (c) All three
(b) Aurobindo Ghosh (d) None

(c) Bipin Chandra Pal

59. Consider the following rights:
(d) Chittaranjan Das
1. The right to receive the medical grant
2. Foreigners' right to reside and settle in
56. A person X met with an accident and was in
India
urgent need of blood transfusion.
3. Right to prayer room at public places
Unfortunately, his blood type could not be
How many of the rights mentioned above
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fall under the ambit of the Fundamental
safest blood group that can be transfused to
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57. Which of the following is the aim of Amrit

Bharat Stations Scheme?
(a) To build dedicated freight corridors by
connecting all states capital cities.
(b) To increase revenue by augmenting
carrying capacity of the railway stations
through seven mission mode activities.
(c) To connect railway stations
pilgrimage sites through Bharat Darshan
Special Tourist Train.
(d) To redevelop few selected stations
across the Indian Railways network
based on local culture, heritage, and
architecture.
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describes the term 'dieback' in ecology?
(a) It is the gradual collapse of an ecosystem
when the demands made on a natural
ecosystem exceed its regenerative
capacity.
(b) It is the significant reduction in expected
longevity of species when they break off
of from the larger group of species.
(c) It occurs when the biological system of a
species is unable to resist changes due to
a lethal mutation.
(d) It is the progressive death of shoots,
branches, or roots generally starting at
the tip of the trees.
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61. Recently, researchers discovered a new
species of frog named Alcalus Frontinalis in
which of the following tiger reserves of
India?
(a) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
64. Which of the following can be considered as
a natural defense mechanism of organisms?
1. Lizard breaking its tail
2. Mass hatching of olive ridley turtles
3. Inflating size of body

(b) Periyar Tiger Reserve Select the correct answer using the code

(c) Bandipur Tiger Reserve given below.

(d) Namdapha Tiger Reserve (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
62. Consider the following pairs:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ramsar site State
1. Karaivetti Bird : Kerala
65. In the context of Indian polity, which of the
Sanctuary
following best reflects the idea of 'horizontal
2. Aghanashini Estuary : Tamil Nadu
federalism'?
3. Ankasamudra Bird : Karnataka
(a) Democratic Decentralisation
Conservation Reserve
(b) Division of power between the center
How many pairs given above are correctly
and the states.
matched?
(c) Special provisions in the Indian
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Constitution for certain states as
(b) Only two
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63. With reference to Foreign Portfolio Investors

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(FPIs), consider the following statements: 66. Consider the following statements with
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10% of a company's capital. 1. The Wildebeest migration happens

2. They fall within the Current Account primarily in evergreen forest of Western
section of the Balance of Payments. Africa.
3. They have permission to invest in debt 2. The Wildebeest migration is the longest
securities issued by Infrastructure migration journey by any mammal
Investment Trusts (InvITs). species on Earth.
How many of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only

(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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67. UCaaS is a type of Software as a Service 71. With reference to the office of Governor,
(SaaS) that provides multiple channels for consider the following statements:
communication in one platform. In this
1. According to the Constitution of India, a
context, which of the following are the
components of UCaaS? person can be governor of only one state
1. Enterprise telephony at a time.
2. Unified Messaging 2. The governor is completely bound by
3. Cloud
the advice of the Council of Ministers.
4. Collaboration
3. Like the President, governors have no
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. constitutional discretionary powers.
(a) 1 and 2 only How many of the statements given above are
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only correct?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) Only one
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Only two
68. Recently, the Assam government revived the (c) All three
traditional "Moh-Juj". It is a (d) None
(a) water harvesting technique using
bamboo
(b) buffalo fight 72. In the context of the Mughal Empire's
(c) folk dance formative stages in India, arrange the
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following battles in chronological order:
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1. Battle of Khanwa
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2. Battle of Chanderi
Cameleon’ sometimes seen in the news,
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recently are related to 3. First Battle of Panipat

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(a) Exo-planets Select the correct answer using the code

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(b) Crypto-currency given below.

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(c) Cyber attacks

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(a) 1-2-3
(d) Mini satellites
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(b) 3-2-1
70. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 3-1-2
the credit rating agencies (CRAs) in India: (d) 1-3-2
1. Currently, there are only seven credit
rating agencies in the country.
2. They follow the 'issuer pays model'. 73. The ruler of which of the following princely
3. They are primarily regulated by the states had decided to turn his state into a
Reserve Bank of India. democracy and got the constitution of his
How many of the above statements are
state drafted by Gandhiji in 1939?
correct?
(a) Baroda
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Aundh
(c) All three (c) Junagadh
(d) None (d) Rajkot
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74. In context to the International Maritime 76. Consider the following statements:

Organization, consider the following 1. He was a student leader of the then

statements: Ripon College (present-day Surendra

1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nath College) in Kolkata.

Nations. 2. He founded the Anti-Circular Society in

2. India has been a member of the IMO response to the Carlyle Circular in 1905.

since its inception. 3. He formed the society to unite the

3. All United Nations member states are students and keep the momentum of the

automatically members of the IMO Swadeshi movement alive.

Council. 4. To restrict the influence of the society he

4. The organization has no legal authority was arrested in 1906 and sent to the

to enforce its regulations. Rawalpindi prison.

How many of the statements given above are Who among the following is being described

correct? in the passage given above?

(a) Only one (a) Sachindra Prasad Bose

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(b) Anandamohan Bose
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(c) Surendranath Banerjee

(c) Only three
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77. Consider the following pairs:

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75. Consider the following greenhouse gases:

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1. Carbon Dioxide
1. Krishisukti : Kashypa
2. Tropospheric Ozone
2. Manasollasa : Kalidas
3. Hydrofluorocarbons
3. Nitisara : Kamandaki
4. Nitrous Oxide
How many of the pairs given above are
How many of the above given gases are
correctly matched?
super pollutants?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) Only three
(d) None
(d) All four
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78. In the context of food technology, consider 80. Consider the following:
the following statements regarding cultured 1. Live fingerprint recognition
meat also known as cell-cultivated meat: 2. Keystroke dynamics recognition
Statement I: Cultured meat holds promise for 3. Gait recognition
How many of the above are the applications
creating a more ecologically friendly and
of AI in biometric recognition technology?
humane meat industry.
(a) Only one
Statement II: Unlike traditional animal
(b) Only two
farming, cultured meat is created in the (c) All three
laboratory through gene editing technology. (d) None
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? 81. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are the Urea Subsidy Scheme:
correct, and Statement 2 is the correct 1. At present, the urea is being provided to
explanation of Statement 1. the farmers at a statutorily notified
Maximum Retail Price (MRP).
(b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are
2. The difference between the delivered
correct, but Statement 2 is not the
cost of urea at farm gate and net market
correct explanation of Statement 1.
realization by the urea units is given as
(c) Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is subsidy to the urea manufacturer by
incorrect. Government of India.
(d) Statement 1 is incorrect but Statement 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
is correct. correct? om
(a) 1 only
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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1. Both parliament and state legislature by

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law can establish a tribunal for

82. Consider the following statements regarding
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adjudication of election disputes.

the contingency fund of India:
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2. High courts have the original jurisdiction

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to decide on election petitions at the unforeseen expenses from the

state level. Contingency Fund of India doesn’t need
3. An election petition in the high court any subsequent parliamentary
shall be filed within forty-five days from authorisation.
the date of polling. 2. Even state governments can establish a
Contingency Fund.
4. An election can be declared void only
3. The Prime Minister's National Relief
under the grounds mentioned in the
Fund (PMNRF) gets funds from the
Representation of People Act, of 1950.
Contingency Fund of India.
How many of the above statements are How many of the above statements are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) Only three (c) All three
(d) All four (d) None
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83. Which of the following is the aim of Amrit 85. Consider the following statements:

Dharohar initiative, sometimes seen in the Statement-I: Cross-voting during Rajya

Sabha elections does not lead to automatic
news?
disqualification from the parent party.
(a) To involve private sector companies and
Statement-II: Rajya Sabha elections follow
corporates in making our heritage and an open ballot system where elected
tourism more sustainable. legislatures have to compulsorily show their
ballot to the authorised polling agent of
(b) To preserve ancient manuscripts
his/her party.
available in palm leaves, cotton, silk,
Which one of the following is correct in
wood, bamboo, and copper plates. respect of the above statements?
(c) To develop a tourism circuit by (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

connecting major pilgrimage sites across correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
the country.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(d) To promote unique conservation values
correct and Statement-II is not the
of the Ramsar Sites in the country while correct explanation for Statement-I
generating employment opportunities (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect
and supporting local livelihoods.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
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Amendment) Act of 1992, which established 86. Consider the following statements regarding
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the first session of Congress:

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the three-tier Panchayati Raj structure in

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1. The president of this session was

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India, consider the following statements:

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Badruddin Tyabji.
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1. The act has implemented the Directive

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2. A resolution was passed demanding the

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Principles of State Policy outlined in abolition of the Indian Council of the

Article 40 of the Indian constitution. Secretary of State for India.
3. A demand was put forward for the
2. All three levels of Panchayati Raj
appointment of a Royal Commission for
institutions are elected directly by the
enquiring into Indian affairs on which
people. Indians would be adequately
Which of the statements given above is/are represented.

correct? How many of the above statements are

correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
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87. With reference to the panel of Vice- 89. Consider the following pairs:
Chairmen of Rajya Sabha consider the Renewable energy Location
following statements: projects
1. The Indian Constitution provides for a 1. Puga Geothermal : Ladakh
panel of not more than six vice-chairmen Energy Project
to be nominated by the Rajya Sabha 2. Bhadla Solar Park : Gujarat
chairman.
3. Brahmanvel Wind : Maharashtra
2. A panel of vice-chairpersons can preside
Farm
over the house when the Chairman or the
4. Gobar‐Dhan Bio‐CNG : Madhya
Deputy Chairman of the House is absent
Plant Pradesh
or there is a vacancy.
5. Simhadri Floating : Karnataka
3. They have the same power as the
Solar PV Plant
chairman when presiding over the
How many of the above pairs are correctly
House.
matched?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) Only two
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only three

(b) Only two (c) Only four

(c) All three (d) All five

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(d) None
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90. Ayodhya and Saketha stood as pivotal towns

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correct regarding vegetative (asexual) Mahajanapada, its territory was bisected by

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propagation in plants? the flowing Sarayu River into northern and

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1. Propagation or multiplication of plants southern realms. In the north, the city of

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by seeds is known as vegetative

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Shravasti reigned as the capital, while to the

propagation. south, Kushavati bustled as the seat of
2. Plants propagated by asexual
power. This dominion stretched its influence
propagation are genetically identical.
over the tribal republic of the Sakya of
3. The life span of asexually propagated
Kapilavastu, the very birthplace of Gautama
plants is longer as compared to sexually
Buddha.
propagated ones.
Identify the Mahajanapada from the passage
Select the correct option using the codes
given above:
given below.
(a) Kosala
(a) Only one
(b) Kashi
(b) Only two
(c) All three (c) Malla

(d) None (d) Panchala

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91. Consider the following statements regarding
All India Conference of Workers' and
Peasants' parties:
1. It was held at Calcutta under the
presidentship of Sohan Singh Josh.
2. This Conference asked the Communists
to carry on their movement as per the
guidance of the Congress.
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
95.
92. Consider the following statements regarding
the Pet Coke:
1. It is a carbon-rich solid material derived
from final cracking process of crude-oil
refining.
2. It is used in cement manufacturing, lime
kilns and industrial boilers.
3. It helps saving in transportation cost due
to higher density compared to liquid
94. Which of the following factors generate
ocean currents?
1. Rotation of the earth
2. Configuration of coastline
3. Difference in salinity of ocean water
4. Revolution of the earth
5. Planetary winds
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only
With reference to legislative councils in the
state, consider the following statements:
1. Article 169 specifies the majority that is
needed for passing the resolution for the
creation or abolition of the legislative
council within a state.
2. As mandated by the constitution
Parliament has enacted legislation to
establish the procedure for the election
of members to legislative councils.
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3. The Constitution reserves the seats for
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fuels.
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the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled

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Tribes in the legislative council in
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proportion to their population in the
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(a) 3 only
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state.
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(b) 1 and 2 only How many of the above statements are

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(c) 1, 2 and 3 correct?

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(d) 1 only (a) Only one

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(b) Only two

93. Consider the following statements regarding (c) All three
most likely impact/s of increase in repo rate (d) None
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
1. It can enhance fixed deposits in Indian 96. Arrange the following seas in an East to the
banks. West direction:
2. It necessarily brings down both demand 1. Aegean sea
pull and cost push inflation. 2. Ionian sea
3. It may result in strengthening Indian 3. Tyrrhenian sea
Rupees in the global market. 4. Sea of Marmara
How many of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) Only one (a) 2-3-4-1
(b) Only two (b) 1-3-4-2
(c) All three (c) 4-1-2-3
(d) None (d) 4-2-1-3
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97. Consider the following statements regarding 99. Which of the following is the prominent
the refining sector in India: essence of the Indian preamble?
1. India has achieved self-sufficiency in the (a) Separation of powers
refining of petroleum products. (b) Protection of rights of the state
2. The majority of India's refineries are (c) Supremacy of the constitution
owned by the private sector. (d) Parliamentary supremacy
3. India aims to increase its refining
capacity to 450 million metric tonnes per 100. Which of the following statements best
annum (MMTPA) by 2030. describes the sympatric speciation?
How many of the above statements are (a) It occurs when new species are created
correct? by the people through lab experiments.
(a) Only one (b) It occurs when a species separates into
(b) Only two two separate groups which are isolated
(c) All three from one another due to the
(d) None geographical barrier.
(c) It occurs when small groups of
98. Deep within the lush embrace of Central individuals break off from the larger
Africa's equatorial rainforests dwell these group and form a new species.
tribes, a captivating population known for (d) It occurs when there are no physical
their remarkable stature. Traditionally, they om
barriers preventing any members of a
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thrive on a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle, species from mating with another.

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weaving through the dense foliage in small,

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tight-knit groups. Their way of life, deeply

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intertwined with the forest's bounty, has

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endured for generations.

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Which of the following tribes is being

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described in the passage given above?

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(a) Aborigines
(b) Bedouin
(c) Pygmies
(d) Bushmen

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