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1. Consider the following texts: 4. Arrange the following countries with the
1. Prajnaparamita Sutras decreasing length of railways:
2. Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra 1. United States of America
3. Tattvartha Sutra
2. India
4. Bhagavati Sutra
3. China
How many of the above are Buddhist Texts?
4. Russia
(a) Only one
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Only two
(c) Only three given below.

(d) All four (a) 1-2-3-4

(b) 4-3-2-1
2. Consider the following statements: (c) 4-3-2-1
Statement I: Body form or shape of species (d) 1-3-4-2
is linear in warm climates and more rounded
and compact in cold climates.
5. Which of the following statements is correct
Statement II: Round forms have smaller
regarding the Munda rebellion?
surface area-to-volume ratios.
(a) It led to the formation of the Zamindari
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? system in the Chhota Nagpur region.

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (b) It contributed to the Chhota Nagpur
correct and Statement-II is the correct Tenancy Act of 1908, which granted
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explanation for Statement-I land ownership rights to tribals.
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Jharkhand.
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Anglicization and Western education

(d) Statement-I incorrect but Statement-II is
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among Munda communities.

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correct

3. Palestine is bordered by which of the 6. 'Mudrarakshasa' was a popular play written

following countries? by Vishakhadatta. This play revolved around
1. Lebanon the political intrigues in the Mauryan Empire
2. Syria and specifically depicted the rise of the
3. Jordan
renowned minister Chanakya. Vishakhadutta
4. Israel
was the court poet of which of the following
Select the correct answer from the codes
ruler?
given below.
(a) Chandragupta II
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) Chandragupta Maurya

(c) 3 and 4 only (c) Ashoka

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) Harsha
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7. With reference to the Bhakti Movement, 10. Mangrove expansion is threatening
consider the following:
Kadalundi's migratory shorebirds. In this
1. Monotheism
2. Universal brotherhood context, Kadalundi mudflat ecosystem is in
3. Widespread ritualism (a) Tamil nadu
4. Promotion of sanskrit language
(b) Kerala
How many of the above were the features of
the Bhakti movement? (c) Karnataka
(a) Only one (d) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four 11. Consider the following statements regarding
the Faraizi Movement:
8. Which of the following countries are
1. It was founded in East Bengal by Dudu
members of the Shanghai Corporation
Organisation? Miyan.
1. China 2. It aimed to revive Islam and promote
2. Iraq
3. Kazakhstan social justice among Bengali Muslims.
4. Russia Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Azerbaijan
correct?
6. Pakistan
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
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(a) 1, 3, 4, and 6 only

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consider the following statements: Matangini Hazra:

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1. As per the convention, the speeches

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1. She was a member of Anushilan Samiti

delivered by the Governor in the
and participated in Bengal
Legislative Assembly have to be in
accordance with the policy laid down by Revolutionary Activities.
the Council of Ministers headed by the
2. She was martyred while leading a
Chief Minister.
2. The approval of the State Council of procession towards the Tamluk Police
Ministers headed by the Chief Minister Station to hoist the national flag in 1942.
is necessary for the introduction of any
Which of the statements given above is/are
bill in the Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. Consider the following statements about the 16. Consider the following:
common aspects of elections in the USA and 1. Widespread starvation and death among
India: the Arctic fauna
1. Both countries follow decentralized 2. Release of major greenhouse gases such
as carbon dioxide and methane
voter registration.
3. Extreme rainfall events during the
2. Both countries follow the first-past-the-
monsoons
post system for general elections.
4. Release of long-dormant bacteria and
3. Both countries do not permit Absentee viruses
Voting via email. How many of the above could be the
How many of the above statements are not possible consequences of arctic
correct? amplification?
(a) Only one (a) Only two
(b) Only two (b) Only three
(c) All three (c) All four
(d) None
(d) None

17. Consider the following pairs:

14. With reference to the major component of
European Power First Factory
the soil system, consider the following
Establishment
statements: 1. Portuguese : Calicut
1. The percentage composition of the living 2. Dutch : Masulipatnam
organism and organic matter is more 3. French : Pondicherry
than soil atmosphere.
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2. The percentage composition of the matched?

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mineral matter is more than soil solution. (a) Only one

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(d) None
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(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 only
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18. Consider the following statements regarding

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the Sovereign Green Bonds Framework

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (SGrBs):

1. SGrBs will be eligible for Repurchase
15. It is a theatrical art form that is performed (Repo) transactions.
mainly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and 2. Nuclear power generation and
Telangana. It uses a stringed instrument that hydropower plants smaller than 25 MW
the performer wears across his right have been excluded from the framework.
3. The proceeds from the green bonds
shoulder. It was widely used to awaken the
issuance will be deposited in the Public
masses during the Telangana Rebellion.
Account of India.
Which of the following folk theatres has
How many of the above statements is/are
been referred to in the passage given above? correct?
(a) Kolattam (a) Only one
(b) Pagati Veshaalu (b) Only two
(c) Daskathia (c) All three
(d) Burrakatha (d) None
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19. Consider the following statements regarding 21. Consider the following statements regarding

the white-bellied heron: the secondary market instruments:

1. They are endemic to India and found 1. Rights shares are shares issued by the
companies to their shareholders free of
mainly in the Eastern Himalayas.
cost by capitalization of accumulated
2. They are generally solitary in nature.
reserves.
3. They are categorized as Critically
2. Debentures are bonds issued by a
Endangered on the International Union company bearing a fixed rate of interest,
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red normally charged against the asset of the
List of Threatened Species. company in favour of the debenture
How many of the statements given above are holder.

correct? 3. Bonus shares are the new securities

issued to existing shareholders at a ratio
(a) Only one
to those already held.
(b) Only two
4. Zero-coupon bonds are non-interest-
(c) All three
bearing bonds that offer zero returns to
(d) None investors.
How many of the statements given above are
20. Consider the following statements about correct?
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(a) Only one
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Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs):
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engine and are capable of operating on
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2. The ethanol content of flex-fuel can be

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reference to the Lok Adalats:

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3. FFVs can also be converted into a hybrid 1. They are based on Gandhian principles.
vehicle which can use electricity. 2. A Lok Adalat is presided over by a
4. World’s first BS-VI 100% ethanol- sitting or a retired judicial officer as

fueled car variant has been launched in Chairman.

3. Appeal against the order of the Lok
India.
Adalat lies at the high courts.
How many of the above statements are
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Only three (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All four (d) 1, 2 and 3
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23. With reference to opportunity costs, consider 26. With reference to the Bay of Bengal
the following statements: Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and
1. It is next best alternative available over Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC),
consider the following statements:
and above the chosen option.
1. It was formed after the signing of the
2. Calculation of opportunity cost is
Bangkok Declaration in 1997.
applicable only to the producers and not 2. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and
to the consumers. Thailand were the founding members.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It is based on the principle of sovereign
correct? equality, territorial integrity, political
independence, peaceful coexistence, and
(a) 1 only
mutual benefit.
(b) 2 only
How many of the above statements are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
24. The term “E20” is associated with which of (c) All three
the following? (d) None

(a) Environmentally responsible practices in

27. In the context of the Vijayanagar Empire, the
urban areas.
terms "Dalavay" and "Rayasam" referred to:
(b) An antigen present on Ebola (a) Types of taxes
(c) A new fuel for Satellite Launch Vehicles (b) Territorial administrative divisions
(d) Ethanol Blended petrol
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28. What is Smart Dust in the context of

the National Carbon Registry:
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nanotechnology?
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1. It was launched by the United Nations

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(a) Tiny particles used in cosmetic products

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Framework Convention on Climate

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(b) Microscopic wireless sensors with

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Change (UNFCCC) under the Kyoto sensing and communication capabilities

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Protocol and Article 6 of the Paris (c) Artificial intelligence enabled particulate
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Agreement. matter filter

(d) A type of dust resistant paint
2. It has been accredited as a digital public
good.
29. With reference to the capital inflows in an
3. It mandates countries to cooperate with economy, consider the following scenarios:
each other to achieve emission reduction 1. Appreciation of domestic currency
targets set out in their Nationally 2. Undermine the competitiveness of the
Determined Contribution. domestic industries
3. Decrease in foreign exchange reserves
How many statements given above are
How many of the above are likely to happen
correct?
as a result of capital inflows?
(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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30. Consider the following statements about the 33. What does the term "discouraged worker"
SWAMITVA Scheme: refer to in the context of unemployment?
1. It is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of
(a) A worker who is actively seeking
Panchayati Raj.
2. It aims to provide skill development employment.
training to rural youth and make them (b) A worker who has given up searching
employable. for a job due to the perception that no
Which of the statements given above is/are
jobs are available.
correct?
(a) 1 only (c) A worker who is willing to accept any
(b) 2 only job regardless of qualifications.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) A worker who is temporarily out of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
work but expects to return to a previous
job.
31. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Seeds do not germinate quickly
in evergreen rainforests despite good rains 34. Consider the following countries:
and luxuriant vegetation.
1. France
Statement II: Inferior surface soils and
2. China
abscence of light are the limiting factors in
the evergreen forests. 3. USA
Which one of the following is correct in How many of the above countries have more
respect of the above statements? than one time zone?
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(a) Only one
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correct explanation for Statement-I

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incorrect 35. Which of the following statements is correct

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(d) Statement-I incorrect but Statement-II is regarding the species of Pinna nobilis, seen
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correct in the news recently?

(a) It is a fossil of a 170 million year old
32. Consider the following statements:
1. Since Independence, India has had a ancient marine reptile.
national emergency only once. (b) It is an extinct fish species which was
2. Since Independence, India has never recently found in the Malak river in
faced a financial emergency.
Nagaland.
3. President’s Rule was imposed for the
first time in Punjab in 1951. (c) It is a large species of Mediterranean
How many of the above statements are clam that was on the verge of extinction
correct? but made a comeback.
(a) Only one
(d) It is a recently discovered mushroom
(b) Only two
species which has woolly scale-like
(c) All three
(d) None structures on its cap.
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36. Consider the following pairs: 38. Consider the following statements with

Desert Country respect to the removal of judges of the High

Courts:
1. Great Sandy Desert : Australia
1. A judge of a high court can be removed
2. Mojave Desert : United States
from his office by an order of the
of America
president.
3. Rub' Al Khali : Saudi Arabia 2. The president can issue the removal
4. Taklamakan Desert : China order only after an address by the

How many of the above pairs are correctly Parliament has been presented to him in
the same session for such removal.
matched?
3. The address of the parliament must be
(a) Only one
supported by a special majority of each
(b) Only two
house of parliament.
(c) Only three Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) All four correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only

37. Consider the following statements with (b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2 only
reference to Prohibition of Employment as
(d) 2 only
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Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation
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Act, 2013:
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1. Any person or agency who engages any Ecological Niche:

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person in manual scavenging is 1. It is only dependent on the biotic factors

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of the ecosystem.
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punishable with imprisonment up to 2

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2. The ecological niche is smaller at the

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years.
lower level of the trophic level and large
2. A person engaged or employed to clean
at the upper level of the trophic level.
excreta with the help of notified
3. If a niche is left vacant due to a
protective gear, shall not be deemed to particular species going extinct or
be a 'manual scavenger'. migrating to another ecosystem, another

Which of the statements given above is/are species can take its place.
How many of the above statements are
correct?
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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40. Which of the following bodies/organization 43. Which of the following statements is not
formulates the Business Reform Action Plan correct with respect to the 'First Past the
Post' electoral system?
(BRAP) to improve the ease of doing (a) Under this system, every constituency
business in India? elects one representative.
(b) Under this system, voter votes for a
(a) NITI Aayog
candidate.
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry (c) Under this system, the candidate who
(c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs wins the election may not get majority
(50%+1) votes.
(d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(d) Under this system, a political party gets
seats in proportion to the percentage of
41. Consider the following constitutional/ votes that it gets.

statutory posts:
44. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Chairman of a Joint State Public Service the Indian Councils Act of 1909:
Commission 1. Non-official majority in provincial
councils was introduced through the act.
2. Members of the Finance Commission
2. Besides separate electorates for
3. Chairperson of the National Human Muslims, the income qualification for
Rights Commission Muslim voters was kept lower than that
for Hindus.
4. Members of the Central Vigilance
3. Apart from Muslims, seats in the
Commission Imperial Legislative Council were
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reserved for British capitalists and
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Landlords.
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(a) Only two
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(b) Only three (c) All three

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(c) Only four (d) None

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(d) All five

45. With reference to the Special Economic
Zone (SEZ), consider the following
42. Consider the following sensors: statements:
1. SEZs are supported by statutory
1. Accelerometer
legislation.
2. Gyroscope 2. Importing products like raw materials in
3. Barometer SEZs requires a license.
3. No customs duty applies to domestic
How many of the above sensors are
sales by SEZs.
commonly used in fitness trackers? How many of the statements given above are
(a) Only one correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None
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46. In the context of the Indian economy, how 48. The Seven Summits are the highest
many of the following can be included in mountains on each of the seven traditional
continents. Reaching the peak of these
Foreign Direct Investments?
summits is considered a significant
1. NRI Deposits
achievement amongst many mountaineers,
2. Non-convertible debentures alongside many other such goals and
3. Foreign portfolio investment of 10 challenges in the mountaineering
percent or more through eligible community.
instruments made in an Indian-listed Which one of the following peaks is not
covered under Seven Summits?
company
(a) Mount Narodnaya
4. Equity instruments by a person resident
(b) Mount Vinson
outside India in an unlisted Indian (c) Mount Denali
company (d) Mount Aconcagua
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 49. ‘Project TAMARA’ sometimes seen in the
news is:
(a) Only one
(a) a project to develop basic infrastructure
(b) Only two
in the Tamar region of Jharkhand.
(c) Only three (b) a project of DRDO to develop night
(d) All four visible drones with infrared night vision
camera.
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(c) an indigenous project to develop nuclear
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submarines.
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in the Indian Parliament, consider the

(d) a smart aeration system enhanced with
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following statements:
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technology to manage water quality.

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1. Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved,

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the Speaker does not vacate his office 50. Consider the following statements regarding
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and continues till the newly elected Lok the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure
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Sabha meets. Development Fund (FIDF) scheme:

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1. It was created with the aim of 20 million

2. He appoints the chairman of all the
tonnes of fish production by 2022-23.
parliamentary committees of the Lok
2. The scheme is applicable for all states
Sabha. and Union territories.
3. In the order of precedence, he has a 3. The National Bank for Agriculture and
higher rank than all cabinet ministers Rural Development Bank is the nodal
agency for the implementation of the
except the Prime Minister.
scheme.
How many of the above statements are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) All three (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
(d) None
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51. Consider the following statements: 54. Consider the following parliamentary
1. The doctrine of Pith and Substance is privileges:
primarily applied to determine the scope 1. Freedom from arrest and detention of
of legislative powers between the Union members under civil process during the
and the States. continuance of the meeting of the House
2. The doctrine implies that what cannot be 2. Members of the House cannot be
done directly should not be done compelled to give evidence in courts of
indirectly. law, relating to the proceedings of the
Which of the statements given above is/are House
correct? 3. Immunity to a member from the
(a) 1 only proceeding in any court in respect of
(b) 2 only anything said the Parliament
(c) Both 1 and 2 How many of the above parliamentary
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 privileges are mentioned in the Constitution?
(a) Only one
52. Consider the following statements about (b) Only two
Lala Lajpat Rai: (c) All three
1. He was popularly known as Punjab (d) None
Kesari.
2. He was a member of the Hindu 55. In the context of plate tectonics, consider the
Mahasabha. following statements regarding the Wadati-
3. He founded the Servants of People Benioff Zone:
1. It occurs at convergent plate boundaries
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where two plates are moving towards
4. He died due to a lathi charge during the
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each other.
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Jallianwala Bagh Protest in Punjab.

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2. It is directly linked to the formation of

How many of the above statements are not
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deep-sea trenches.
correct?
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(b) Only two
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(a) 1 only
(c) Only three
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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

53. Which of the following fundamental rights
are not available to enemy aliens?
56. Consider the following statements about
1. Protection of life and personal liberty.
house sparrows:
2. Equality before the law and equal
1. It is the state bird of Delhi.
protection of laws.
2. It has been categorized as vulnerable
3. Freedom to manage religious affairs.
status on the IUCN red list of threatened
4. Protection against arrest and detention in
species.
certain cases. 3. It is an Indicator species.
Select the correct answer using the code How many of the above statements are
given below. correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only (a) Only one
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) Only two
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) All three
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) None
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57. Consider the following statements with 60. With reference to the abiotic components,
respect to the Lakshadweep Islands: consider the following statements:
1. It is a uni-district Union Territory with a 1. When the light intensity is less than the
group of 36 islands and comprises 12 threshold, the plants cease to grow due
atolls. to the accumulation of CO2.
2. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from 2. The plants are killed due to increased
transpiration when their roots cannot
the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the
supply moisture during prolonged frost
emerald Arabian Sea.
periods.
3. Only BSNL and Airtel provide
3. High-temperature results in the death of
telecommunication services to
plants due to the coagulation of
Lakshadweep Islands. protoplasmic proteins.
4. Entry to Lakshadweep islands is How many statements given above are
restricted and one requires an entry correct?
permit. (a) Only one
How many of the above statements are (b) Only two
correct? (c) All three
(a) Only one (d) None
(b) Only two
(c) Only three 61. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) All four ecological role of the benthic zone in marine
aquatic ecosystems:
1. It is a major source of primary
58. ‘Maputo Protocol’ recently seen in news is
production, supporting the growth of
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algae and other plants.
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(a) A protocol on gender equality and

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women rights.
and decomposition.
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Which of the statements given above is/are
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fight climate change in the equatorial

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region. (a) 1 only

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(c) An intitiative to secure livelihood rights (b) 2 only

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(d) A protocol to achieve disarmament in

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South America.
62. Consider the following statements regarding
59. Consider the following countries: Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
1. Russia technology:
2. France 1. It can be used to profile clouds.
3. Japan 2. It can be used to measure the velocity of
a target.
4. India
3. It is not affected by interference of other
How many of the countries given above
signals.
have achieved a successful landing on the
How many of the above statements are
Moon?
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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63. Consider the following statements regarding 65. With reference to the Simon Commission,
consider the following statements:
the moderate phase of Indian National
1. It was formed under the chairmanship of
Movement (1885-1905): Sir John Simon by the Labour Party
1. Moderates believed in the fairness and government in Britain.
2. The Congress in its Madras session
justice methods of the British.
decided to boycott the commission at
2. During this phase political activities every stage.
3. Muslim League under Jinnah supported
were confined to the educated classes
the Congress call to boycott the
only. commission.
3. The Moderates demanded the expansion How many of the statements given above are
correct?
of legislative councils and the reduction
(a) Only one
of land revenues. (b) Only two
(c) All three
How many of the above statements are
(d) None
correct?

(a) Only one 66. Consider the following statements with

reference to the co-operatives:
(b) Only two
1. Cooperatives are a concurrent subject
(c) All three under om the constitution and are
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administered by respective state

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(d) None
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64. Consider the following trees:

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Co-operative Societies serving the

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1. Greenheart
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interests of members in more than one

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2. Kikar
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State.
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Which of the statements given above is/are

3. Semal
correct?
4. Cedar (a) 1 only
5. Balsam (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
In the context of forests in India, how many
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
of the above-mentioned trees are hardwoods
67. With respect to the cultural history of India,
that can be used for making furniture?
which of the following temples is not
(a) Only two associated with the Pallavas?
(b) Only three (a) Airavatesvara Temple
(b) Shore Temple
(c) Only four
(c) Mamandur Rock-Cut Temple
(d) All five (d) Kailashnatha Temple

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68. Which of the following is a characteristic 71. Consider the following pairs:
feature of Neolithic sites in the pre-historic Name of the Report Associated
period?
Organisation
(a) Use of iron tools and weapons
(b) Use of stone-copper tools 1. State of World : United Nations
(c) Sedentary lifestyle and agriculture Population Report Population Fund
(d) Monumental architecture and city
(UNFPA)
planning
2. International : International

69. With reference to the RBI card tokenisation Migration Outlook Organization for
policy, consider the following statements: Migration (IOM)
1. Card tokenization is compulsory for
3. The Global : Organisation for
each debit card transaction.
2. Customers can request tokenization for a Gender Gap Report Economic Co-
maximum of five devices at a time. operation and
3. The card issuer cannot reject a
Development
customer's card tokenization.
(OECD)
How many of the statements given above are
correct? How many of the above pairs are correctly
(a) Only one matched? om
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(b) Only two
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(a) Only one

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(c) All three

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(d) None (b) Only two

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(c) All three

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70. Consider the following statements:

s.

(d) None
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1. It caused a depletion of the water table.

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2. It caused nitrogen pollution and

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eutrophication due to excessive use of 72. The Prime Minister recently during his
fertilizers. inaugural address to G20 leaders mentioned
3. It caused soil pollution and soil
the quote, "The welfare and happiness of
salination.
4. It caused a decrease in the cropping humanity should always be ensured". The
intensity. quote is derived from which one of the
How many of the above statements are
following Edicts of Ashoka?
indicative of the negative outcomes of Green
(a) Second Edict
Revolution?
(a) Only one (b) Eight Edict
(b) Only two (c) Sixth Edict
(c) Only three
(d) Thirteenth Edict
(d) All four
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73. Consider the following statements: 75. With reference to Open Network for Digital

1. Though the Constitution of India Commerce (ONDC), consider the following

recognizes religious minorities, it does
not define the term 'minority'.
2. Article 15 enabled the State to provide
reservations for the advancement of
backward classes in all aided or unaided
statements:
1. It is an initiative of the Department of
Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce.
2. It will enable transactions of any
denomination.

educational institutes, including minority 3. It is a network facilitating transactions of

goods and not services.
educational institutes.
4. It is mandatory for all existing
3. The National Commission for Minority
commerce applications and platforms to
Educational Institutes (NCMEI) has the
adopt ONDC.
power to cancel the minority status of an How many of the statements given above are
educational institution. correct?
4. No court except the Supreme Court can (a) Only one

entertain any suit in respect of any order (b) Only two

(c) Only three
made by the NCMEI.
(d) All four
How many statements given above are
om
l.c
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correct?
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76. With reference to Production Linked

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(a) Only one Incentive Scheme (PLI) for large scale

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(b) Only two electronics manufacturing, consider the

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(c) Only three following statements:

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1. The Ministry of Electronics and

(d) All four
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Information Technology is
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implementing the scheme.

74. Consider the following features:
2. A company receiving the incentives
1. Salabhanjika under PLI scheme is not eligible to get
2. Star-shaped base incentives from other schemes.

3. Intricate carvings 3. Manufacturer incentives are based on

annual turnover.
How many of the above are general features
How many of the statements given above
of Hoysala temples?
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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77. In the context of minerals production in 80. Consider the following pairs:
India, consider the following statements: Authors Books
1. The bulk of the value of mineral 1. Ziauddin Barani : Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
production about 97% was confined to 2. Al-Beruni : Tarikh-Al-Hind
seven states only. 3. Minhaj us Siraj : Tarikh-i-Firoz
2. Odisha has the highest share in the Shahi
production of minerals followed by How many of the above pairs are correctly
Chhattisgarh. matched?
Which of the following statements is/are
(a) Only one
correct?
(b) Only two
(a) 1 only
(c) All three
(b) 2 only
(d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
81. Consider the following statements regarding
78. Consider the following countries: the Polar Vortex:
1. Saudi Arabia 1. It is a large area of high pressure and
2. Israel cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s
3. European Union poles.
4. France 2. It appears in winter every year and
5. Turkey disappears by summer.
How many of the above countries/unions Which of the statements given above is/are
have signed the deal for the India-Middle correct?
East-Europe Economic Corridor? (a) 1 onlyom
(a) Only two (b) 2 only
l.c
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(b) Only three (c) Both 1 and 2

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(c) Only four (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(d) All five

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82. What is the primary cause of the mirage

dh

79. Consider the following pairs:

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phenomenon in deserts?
rd

Terms related Meaning

(a) Reflection of light
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to Artificial
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(b) Total Internal Reflection

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Intelligence
(c) Dispersion of light
1. Deep : Computers learn in a
(d) Diffraction of light
Learning way that mimics the
human brain
83. Consider the following statements with
2. Natural : The ability of machines
Language to simulate reference to the Preamble of the Indian
Processing conversations Constitution:
3. Large : A program that 1. It has been amended only once so far.
Language generates human-like 2. The amendment added the word
Model response based 'Republic' to the Preamble.
How many of the pairs given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correctly matched? 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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84. Arrange the following water bodies from 87. Consider the following statements regarding
North to South: the Paintbrush Swift Butterfly:
1. Sea of Okhotsk 1. It is endemic to the Western Ghats.
2. Sea of Japan 2. Recently, it was photographed and
3. Arafura Sea documented for the first time in the state
4. Weddell Sea
of Kerala.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. It is protected under the Schedule IV of
given below.
the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
(a) 1-2-3-4
How many statements given above are
(b) 2-1-3-4
correct?
(c) 1-2-4-3
(d) 2-3-4-1 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
85. Consider the following statements regarding (c) All three
Geoglyphs: (d) None
1. These are a form of prehistoric rock art,
created on the surface of laterite 88. With reference to Standing Deposit Facility
plateaus. (SDF) in India, consider the following
2. Recently, the Geoglyphs located in statements:
Maharashtra have been awarded 1. SDF will allow the RBI to absorb excess
UNESCO’s World Heritage status. om
cash against an equivalent amount of
Which of the statements given above is/are
l.c

collateral.
ai

correct?
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2. Unlike Reverse Repo, the RBI has

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(a) 1 only
discretion over liquidity absorption
v2

(b) 2 only
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through SDF.
dh

(c) Both 1 and 2

s.

3. Deposits under SDF will be included as

rd

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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balance eligible for CRR.

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How many statements given above are

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86. Consider the following statements:

1. While GDP deflator includes only those correct?
goods produced domestically, CPI (a) Only one
includes goods produced both (b) Only two
domestically and internationally. (c) All three
2. While GDP deflator is computed using a (d) None
fixed basket of goods, CPI allows the
basket of goods to change over time.
89. The term "V2X communication" is often
Which of the statements given above is/are
used in the context of
correct?
(a) Automobile driving
(a) 1 only
(b) Gene Inheritance and Transmission
(b) 2 only
(c) Planet- Planet interaction
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Communication between plants

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90. With reference to Non-Banking Financial 93. Consider the following pairs:
Companies (NBFCs), consider the following Social Movement Leader
statements: 1. Aravippuram : K. Kelappan
1. They are registered under Companies
Movement
Act, 1956.
2. Nair Movement : E. V. Ramaswami
2. They do not form the part of payment
and settlement system. Naicker
3. NBFCs with an asset size of ₹100 crore 3. Mahars : B.R. Ambedkar
or more are considered as systematically Movement
important NBFCs. How many of the above pairs are correctly
How many of the above statements is/are
matched?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

91. Consider the following statements regarding
the estivation/aestivation:
1. It is a survival strategy that helps the
animal conserve water in a difficult time.
2. During aestivation animals remain in a
state of reduced metabolic activity.
Which of the statements given above is/are
94. Which of the following relief sculpture
inscriptions reflect Asoka’s human approach
in his internal administration, commitment to
non-violence and restriction of war?
(a) Rummindei Pillar Edicts
om
(b) Kalsi Inscription
l.c

correct? (c) Kanganahalli Inscriptions

ai
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(a) 1 only
(d) Sohgaura Copper Plate
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(b) 2 only
v2

(c) Both 1 and 2

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95. With reference to the ordinance-making

dh

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

s.

powers of the President of India, consider

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92. Consider the following statements regarding the following statements:

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the social audits in India: 1. Article 143 of the Constitution

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1. The social auditing standards for empowers the President to promulgate

MGNREGA were laid down by the
ordinances during the recess of
Comptroller and Auditor General of
Parliament.
India.
2. Society for Social Audit Accountability 2. His ordinance-making power is
and Transparency (SSAAT) is coextensive with the law-making powers
mandated to conduct social audits for of the Parliament in terms of the subjects
developmental schemes and programs of and the duration.
both Central and State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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96. Consider the following statements in relation 99. What is a Digital Twin in the context of
to National Suicide Prevention Strategy: technology?
1. It aims to reduce suicide mortality in the
(a) A robotic hologram of a person
country by 30 per cent by 2030.
2. Its objective includes integrating a (b) A virtual replica of a physical object or
mental well-being curriculum in all system
educational institutions. (c) A computerized twin brother or sister
3. It seeks to establish psychiatric
outpatient departments through the (d) A biometric authorized clone designed
District Mental Health Programme in all to prevent hacking attempts
districts.
4. It envisages to develop guidelines for
100. Consider the following features of
responsible media reporting of suicides.
How many of the statements given above are heliophyte plants:
correct? 1. These are types of plants that have a low
(a) Only one light compensation point.
(b) Only two
2. Their special feature is the presence of
(c) Only three
(d) All four coarse tiny leaves with waxy and hairy
protection.
97. Advancing Net Zero Status Report is 3. Mint, thyme, white clover, and roses are
released by
examples of heliophyte plants.
(a) World Green Building Council
(b) Global Environment Facility How many of the above statements are
(c) United Nations Framework Convention correct? om
on Climate Change
l.c

(a) Only one

ai

(d) Climate Alliance

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(b) Only two

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98. Consider the following statements regarding (c) All three

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the United Nations Forum on Forests (d) None

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(UNFF):
s.
rd

1. It promotes the management,

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conservation and sustainable

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development of all types of forests.

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2. It was established by the UN Economic

and Social Council in the year 2000.
3. It is composed of all the member states
of the United Nations and specialised
agencies.
4. India is a founding member of UNFF.
How many statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) All four

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