Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA)_WT11_13_03_2024

UPSC Prelims Training Program- 2024

General Studies Paper – I

Max Marks: 200 Marks Date: 13/03/2024
Exam Name: WEEKLY TEST–11 Time: 10.30 to 12.30

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1. Consider the following statements about (a) None (b) Only three
Vyommitra (c) Only two (d) Only one
1. It is a female-looking spacefaring
humanoid robot. 6. Consider the following statements:
2. It is developed by ISRO with technical 1. The Parliamentary form, the
support from NASA to function on government is usually very stable.
board of the Gaganyaan. 2. In the Presidential form of
3. It will generate warnings, replace government, there is no conflict
carbon dioxide canisters, and operate between the legislature and
switches. executive.
How many of the statement given above Which of the above statements is/are
is/are correct? incorrect?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Only three (d) None (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements: 7. Match the following

1. Shale gas is an unconventional Ecological Examples
hydrocarbon present in the Interactions
permeable rock. 1. a) Lion and
2. Guar gum plays a significant role in Commensalism Cheetah for similar
the extraction of shale gas. preys
3. India is the largest producer of Guar 2. Mutualism b) Lice on the
gum in the world. human Scalp
How many of the statement given above 3. Competition c) Sea anemone
is/are correct? attached to a
(a) None (b) Only three hermit crab
(c) Only two (d) Only one 4. Predation d) Suckerfish
attached to a shark
3. ‘Fincluvation’ which was in news
5. Parasitism e) Owl eating mice
recently was launched by,
(a) India Post Payments Bank Choose the correct code:
(b) Reserve Bank of India (a) 1-d; 2-c; 3-e; 4-a; 5-b;
(c) Ministry of Finance (b) 1-c; 2-d; 3-a; 4-e; 5-b;
(d) NITI Aayog (c) 1-d; 2-c; 3-b; 4-e; 5-a;
(d) 1-d; 2-c; 3-a; 4-e; 5-b;
4. World Employment and Social Outlook
report: Trends 2023 was published by: 8. Which of the following statements are
(a) International Organisation of correct with regard to the attorney
Employers general of India?
(b) International Labour Organisation 1. Article 76 deals with the office of
(c) United Nations Economic and Social attorney general of India.
Council 2. The longest serving attorney general
(d) International Monetary Fund of India is M.C. Setalwad.
3. According to the Constitution, the
5. Consider the following statements with term of attorney general is 5 years.
reference to the Rig Vedic Society: How many of the statements are
1. The household was clearly patriarchal correct?
and patrilineal (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. Women performed sacrifices in their (c) Only three (d) None
own right
3. There is no reference to women sages 9. Consider the following statements about
in Rig Veda Members of Parliament Local Area
How many of the statement given above Development Scheme (MPLADS):
is/are correct?
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1. Under MPLADS, Rs. 5 crore is interfaith dialogue and cultural life in

transferred directly to each Member Delhi and is considered a hero of the
of Parliament for developmental work city. He is widely regarded as one of
in his/her constituency. India's most important intellectual and
2. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha spiritual figures”
and Lok Sabha are not entitled under Which one of the following personalities
this scheme. is described in the above passage?
3. Ministry of Statistics & Programme (a) Akbar (b) Amir kushro
implementation is the nodal ministry (c) Dara Shikoh (d) Aurangazeb
to implement this Scheme.
How many of the statement given above 14. Consider the following statements about
is/are correct? ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda
(a) Only one (b) Only two Prabandhan Puraskar’
(c) Only three (d) None 1. It is an award to recognize the
contribution and service rendered by
10. Consider the following statements about individuals and organizations in the
Ecoline field of human rights
1. It is a transition zone between two 2. Any individual or organization is
biomes where organisms can survive. eligible to apply for this award
2. It is determined by physiochemical Select the correct statement(s)
factors such as humidity, (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
temperature, rainfall, and chemicals. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 15. Consider the following statements
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Space debris refers to man-made
objects in Earth's orbit that no longer
11. Which of the following is/are the serve a useful purpose.
religious impacts of Bhakti movement 2. Project NETRA is an early warning
on Indian Society? system in space launched by the
1. Reformed Hinduism. Indian Space Research Organisation
2. Increased the prestige of the to detect debris and other hazards to
Brahmins. Indian satellites.
3. Emergence of Sikhism. 3. Kessler Syndrome refers to a
4. Improvement in the social phenomenon where humans on earth
relationship between the Hindus and might get physically hurt by
Muslims. increasing density of space debris
How many of the statement given above 4. European Space Agency has
is/are correct? launched the Clean Space initiative,
(a) Only one (b) Only two aimed at reducing the amount of
(c) Only three (d) All four space debris.
How many of the statement given above
is/are correct?
12. Who was the Nizam of Hyderabad who (a) Only one (b) Only two
signed the Subsidiary alliance with Lord (c) Only three (d) All four
Wellesley?
(a) Ali Khan (b) Salabat Jung 16. Consider the following statements about
(c) Muzaffar Jung (d) Sikandar Jah Neutrinos
1. They are the most abundant particles
13. “The person in question was highly in the Universe.
literate and a devout follower of the 2. The fruit Banana emits neutrinos due
Qadiri order of Sufism. He studied the to radioactive decay.
Upanishads and translated them into 3. The study of neutrinos helps in
Persian, making them more accessible. studying the origin of the universe.
He is recognized for his contributions to
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How many of the statement given above 2. Prokaryotes have circular DNA, while
is/are correct? eukaryotes have linear DNA
(a) Only one (b) Only two 3. Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus,
(c) Only three (d) None while eukaryotes have a nucleus
4. Eukaryotes have cell organelles, while
17. Consider the following statements in prokaryotes these are absent
1. Meteoroids are objects in space that How many of the statement given above
range in size from dust grains to small is/are correct?
asteroids and when they enter the (a) Only one statement is correct
Earth’s atmosphere, they are called a (b) Two statements are correct
meteorite. (c) Three statements are correct
2. If a meteoroid enters the Earth’s (d) Four statements are correct
atmosphere and hits the ground, it is
called a meteor. 21. Consider the following statements
Choose the incorrect code: 1. Nuclear Fusion is the fusing of two or
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only more lighter atoms into larger ones.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Nuclear Fission is the splitting of a
large atom into smaller ones.
18. Consider the following statements about 3. The energy released by the fission
the Indian Data Relay Satellite System reaction is more than the fusion
(IDRSS) reaction.
1. It helps to track and be constantly in 4. Nuclear fusion occurs readily in
touch with Indian satellites, in nature; however natural nuclear
particular to those in the low earth fission is a rare event.
orbits. How many of the statement given above
2. Currently, only the US and Russia is/are correct?
have their own data relay satellite (a) Only one (b) Only two
systems. (c) Only three (d) All four
Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 only 22. What are Cratons?
(b) 2 only (a) Volcanic mountains formed by
(c) Both 1 and 2 subduction
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Regions of continental crust that are
billions of years old
19. Which of the following is/are (c) Large-scale geological structures
applications of drones? that form at plate boundaries
1. Mapping of landslide areas (d) Underground cavities formed by the
2. Aerial photography of journalism dissolution of limestone
3. Disaster management
4. Border control surveillance 23. Consider the following statements
5. Forecasting storms and hurricanes 1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan
6. Crop damage assessment and Bangladesh.
7. Inspection of active volcanoes 2. West Bengal shares a border with
Choose the correct code: Bhutan and Nepal.
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 7 3. Mizoram shares a border with
(b) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 Bangladesh and Myanmar.
(c) 3, 4, 6 and 7 How many of the statement given above
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 is/are correct?
(a) Only one
20. Consider the following statements (b) Only two
1. Eukaryotes have a unicellular cell (c) Only three
structure, while prokaryotes have a (d) None
multicellular cell structure

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24. Which of the following statements about 27. Consider the following statements about
Coastal Plains and Ghats in India is Jet Streams:
true? 1. Jet Streams occur in the Northern
(a) Coastal Plains are narrow strips of Hemisphere only.
land along the Arabian Sea and Bay 2. Jet Streams are the result of
of Bengal, while Ghats are mountain interaction between air masses.
ranges running parallel to the coast. 3. Jet Streams create cyclonic
(b) Coastal Plains are characterized by conditions in the Northern
high elevations and rugged terrain, Hemisphere and anti-cyclonic
while Ghats are flat and low-lying conditions in the Southern
areas. Hemisphere.
(c) Coastal Plains and Ghats are both How many of the statement given above
regions of high rainfall and are is/are correct?
important agricultural areas in (a) Only 1 statement is correct
India. (b) Only 2 statements are correct
(d) Coastal Plains and Ghats are both (c) All statements are correct
located in northern India and are (d) None of the statements are correct
known for their cold and dry
climate. 28. These are black or dark grey clouds
present very near to the surface of the
25. Consider the following statements earth. These are extremely dense and
1. P-waves are body waves whereas S- opaque to the rays of the sun.
waves are surface waves Sometimes, the clouds are so low that
2. Surface waves are the most damaging they seem to touch the ground. They are
waves treated as shapeless masses of thick
3. For each earthquake, there exists a vapour.
similar shadow zone. Which of the following types of clouds is
4. The shadow zone of S-wave is much described in the above passage?
larger than that of the P-waves (a) Cirrus (b) Cumulus
How many of the statement given above (c) Nimbus (d) Stratus
is/are correct?
29. Consider the following rivers:
(a) Only one (b) Only two
1. Brahmaputra 2. Cauvery 3.
(c) Only three (d) All four
Mahanadi
Arrange the above rivers in the
26. With respect to the differential heating of
increasing order of catchment area (in
the different atmospheric layers,
India). Select the correct answer from
consider the following statements:
the code given below:
1. Troposphere heats up mostly because
(a) 1-2-3 (b) 3-2-1
of terrestrial radiations.
(c) 2-1-3 (d) 2-3-1
2. Stratosphere heats up because of the
interaction between oxygen and UV 30. What should India do to obtain full
rays benefits of demographic dividend?
3. Mesosphere experiences a drop in 1. Promote skill development
temperature with height despite 2 Introduce more social security
greater exposure to UV rays. schemes
4. Oxygen is the limiting factor that 3. Improving the Total Factor
leads to the variation in temperature Productivity
in Stratosphere and Mesosphere. 4. Privatize higher education
How many of the statement given above 5. A transition from agriculture to non-
is/are correct? agriculture sectors
(a) Only one statement is correct Which of the statements given above are
(b) Two statements are correct correct?
(c) Three statements are correct (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Four statements are correct (c) 1, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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31. Consider the following schemes: and its total receipts excluding
1. MGNREGA borrowing.
2. PM Ujjwala Yojana 2. A large share of revenue deficit in
3. Ayushman Bharat Yojana fiscal deficit indicates that a large
4. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - part of borrowing is being used to
National Rural Livelihoods Mission meet its consumption expenditure
(NRLM) needs rather than investment.
Which of the above Schemes is/are Which of the above given statements
available not only for BPL (Below is/are correct
Poverty Line) households? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Only three (d) All four
36. Consider the following statements about
32. Consider the following statements in the GST council:
context of money supply in the economy: 1. Every decision of the GST Council
1. A Central Bank adopts cheap money shall be taken by a majority of not
policy in order to reduce inflation in less than three-fourths of the
the economy. weighted votes of the members
2. A dear money policy is often adopted present and voting.
in order to revive growth in the 2. Union and State legislatures have
economy. equal and unique power to make laws
Which of the statements given above on GST.
is/are correct? Which of the above given statements
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only is/are correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
33. "Base Effect" in the measurement of the
rate of inflation in an economy refers to 37. Consider the following statements
which of the following? 1. Ecosystem refers to everything
(a) Change in the basket of around us including living organisms
commodities for the measurement of and non-living beings such as soil,
inflation. air, water.
(b) The rate of inflation in the present 2. Environment refers to a community of
year depends upon the rate of living species and their interactions
inflation in the previous year. with non-living elements of the
(c) c) Change in the base year for the environment.
measurement of inflation. 3. Ecology is the study of the
(d) d) Change in the rate of inflation due relationships between living
to increase in the monetary base. organisms, including humans, and
their physical environment.
34. Consider the following statements: Choose the correct code:
1. The money which have High intrinsic (a) Only one
value is known as Fiat money. (b) Only two
2. High powered money includes (c) Only three
Currency of both Notes and Coins. (d) None
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 38. Which one of the following is the most
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only liquid asset?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Term Deposit
(b) Demand Deposit
35. Consider the following statements: (c) Bonds
1. Fiscal deficit is the difference between (d) Shares
the government's total expenditure

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39. With reference to the appreciation of 43. Consider the following statements
rupee, Consider the following regarding the Direct Seeding of Rice
statements: (DRS)
1. If the Indian Rupee (INR) appreciates, 1. In this method, farmers prepare
Indian goods will become cheaper in nurseries where the paddy seeds are
international market. first sown.
2. Imports will become more expensive 2. This technique can help save 15% to
in the domestic market. 20% of water compared to traditional
Which of the above given statements methods.
is/are correct? 3. It requires spraying of herbicides
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only simultaneously along with sowing,
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 and the first irrigation.
How many of the statements are
40. Recently Union Minister of Commerce correct?
and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food (a) None (b) Only three
and Public Distribution and Textiles (c) Only two (d) Only one
launched the ‘Foreign Trade Policy
2023’. The policy is based on 4 pillars, 44. Consider the following statements about
which of the following is not a pillar the National Disaster Management
among them? Authority (NDMA)
(a) Incentive to Remission. 1. It is the apex constitutional body for
(b) Export promotion through disaster management in India.
collaboration. 2. It has Prime Minister as its chairman.
(c) Devaluation of rupee. 3. It lays down guidelines to be followed
(d) Ease of doing business, reduction in by State Authorities in drawing up
transaction cost and e-initiatives. State Plans.
How many of the statements are
41. Consider the following statements about correct?
the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (a) None (b) Only three
1. It is committed to protecting the (c) Only two (d) Only one
climate by reducing short-lived
climate pollutants. 45. Consider the following statements about
2. It is a unique initiative of the G-20 the oil spill
group of countries. 1. It refers to any uncontrolled release of
Choose the correct code: crude oil and gasoline into the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only environment.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It can be caused only by an
anthropological cause and not by
42. Consider the following statements natural causes.
regarding the Montreal Protocol 3. It causes hypothermia in birds as
1. It is an agreement to stop the crude oil ruins the insulating and
production of substances causing waterproofing properties of feathers
ozone depletion. and fur.
2. It is the only UN treaty ever that has Choose the correct code:
been ratified by all UN Member (a) None (b) Only three
States. (c) Only two (d) Only one
3. India is not a member of this protocol.
How many of the statement given above 46. Consider the following statements:
is/are correct? 1. Quorum for each house of state
(a) Only one legislature is 1/10th of total members
(b) Only two of the house.
(c) Only three 2. The State Legislature is authorized to
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discontinue English as a floor How many of the above are unitary

language. features of the Constitution?
Which of the statements given above Select the correct answer using the code
is/are correct? given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2. (c) Only three. (d) All four.

47. Consider the following states:
1. Bihar 2. Jharkhand
3. Odisha 4. Maharashtra
How many of the above states have
scheduled areas under 5th Schedule?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) All four.
48. Which of the following cases ruled that
if a member of Parliament (MP), is
convicted of a crime and given a
minimum of two years' imprisonment,
loses membership of the House with
immediate effect.
(a) Jan Chowkidar Case, 2004
(b) Lily Thomas Case, 2013
(c) People Union of Civil Liberty Case,
2004
(d) LIC of India case, 1995
49. Consider the following statements
1. A grazing food chain is a food chain
that starts with green plants as the
main source of energy.
2. The grazing food chain is absent in
the aquatic ecosystem as the primary
source of energy is dead organic
matter.
3. The grazing food chain and the
detritus food chain are independent
of each other.
4. A detritus food chain is a food chain
that starts with the either green
plants or dead remains of organisms
as a main source of energy.
How many of the above given statements
are incorrect?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) All four
50. Consider the following features of the
Constitution of India:
1. All India Services.
2. Appointment of Governor.
3. Seventh schedule.
4. Rigidity of the constitution.
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51. Consider the following statements about
Mitochondrial DNA (mt DNA)
1. It is double-stranded and circular.
2. It is not enveloped by a membrane.
3. It is inherited both maternally and
paternally.
How many of the statement given above
is/are correct?
(a) None (b) Only three
(c) Only two (d) Only one
52. Consider the following statements
1. Bioaccumulation is any
concentration of a toxin, such as
pesticides, in the tissues of tolerant
organisms at successively higher
levels in a food chain.
2. Biomagnification is the gradual
accumulation of substances, such as
pesticides or other chemicals, in an
organism.
3. When bioaccumulation takes place
entirely due to absorption directly
from water then it is termed as
bioconcentration.
How many of the statement given above
is/are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) None
53. Consider the following statements
regarding the evolution of mobile
networks over the various generations
1. 1G worked on analog radio signals
and supported only voice calls.
2. 2G can transmit telephone signals
including digitised voice, video calls,
and conferencing.
3. 3G uses digital radio signals and
supports voice and data transmission
but not video calls.
4. 5G has lower latency when compared
to 4G.
How many of the statement given above
is/are correct?
(a) All four (b) Only three
(c) Only two (d) Only one
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54. Who among the following has an 59. Which of the following British land
Orientalist Vision and was not in favour revenue system directly deal with the
of introducing English laws and English cultivator for revenue collection?
ways in India, and his main idea was to (a) Permanent Settlement
rule the ‘Conquered in their own way’. (b) Summary Settlement
He was considered the 1st Governor (c) Ryotwari Settlement
General of Bengal. (d) Mahalwari Settlement
(a) Lord Canning 60. Consider the following statements with
(b) Warren Hastings reference to ‘Global Corporate Minimum
(c) William Bentinck Tax’:
(d) Lord Cornwallis 1. The UN has published detailed rules
to assist the implementation of Global
55. The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure Corporate Minimum Tax.
(RATS) is associated with: 2. This tax will help in counter rising
(a) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation global inequality.
(b) Asian Development Bank 3. It will prevent the unilateral
(c) BRICS imposition of domestic laws by the
(d) Financial Action Task Force developed world over the developing
countries.
56. In collaboration with Dadabhai Naoroji How many of the statement given above
and Naurojee Fourdonji, who among the is/are correct?
following was the leader of Rahanumai (a) Only one (b) Only two
Mazadai Sabha ? (c) Only three (d) None
(a) Nana Shankar Sheth
(b) S. S. Bengalee 61. Currently, which of the following are
(c) K. T. Telang outside the ambit of GST?
(d) Cornelia Sorabji 1. Petroleum crude
2. High-speed diesel
57. How many of the below pairs is/ are not 3. Kerosene
correctly matched? 4. CNG
Organization Founder 5. LPG - domestic
1. Self-Respect - E.V.Ramasamy 6. LPG – non-domestic
Movement Naicker Select the correct answer using the code
2. Prarthana - Tulsi Ram given below:
Samaj (a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
3. Dharma - Radhakanta Deb (b) 2, 4 and 6 only
Sabha (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
given below:
(a) Only one pair 62. Jaya Jaitly committee was constituted
(b) Only two pairs for the purpose of
(c) All three pairs (a) Battery Waste Management
(d) None of the pairs (b) Data Protection and Data Privacy
(c) Public Distribution System
58. Who among the following was the first (d) To raise the legal age of marriage for
European to interfere in the internal women in India
politics of the Indian rulers?
(a) Alphonso de Albuquerque 63. Wet-Bulb Temperature is a measure of
(b) Joseph Francis Dupleix which of the below?
(c) Robert Clive (a) Heat and Humidity
(d) Captain Hawkins (b) Amount of matter
(c) Luminosity
(d) Electric current

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64. Consider the following statements about 1. It is spread over three districts.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) and 2. It hosts nearly two-thirds of the
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India: world's great one-horned Rhino
1. Both CPI and WPI are calculated population.
using a basket which consists of 3. Eastern Swamp deer could be found
goods as well as services. only in Kaziranga.
2. While the weightage of food items is How many of the statement given above
the highest in CPI, the weightage of is/are correct?
manufactured items is the highest in (a) None (b) Only thre
WPI. (c) Only two (d) Only one
3. CPI and WPI always move in the same
direction. 68. Consider the following statement.
4. While CPI is now used for inflation 1. Vertical Temperature gradient refers
targeting by the RBI, WPI also plays to the fall in temperature with respect
an important role in policy making. to altitude.
How many of the statement given above 2. The Gradient value decreases by
is/are not correct? 6.5oC per kilometre of ascend.
(a) Only one (b) Only two Which of the statement(s) given above
(c) Only three (d) All four is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
65. Khelo India Scheme under the Ministry (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of Youth Affairs and Sports has been
launched to develop and promote rural 69. Who needs to give approval for
and Indigenous/Tribal games in the extending supreme court bench to other
country. In this context, consider the places of India?
following: (a) The Parliament of India.
1. Mallakhamb 2. Yogasana (b) The Chief justice of India.
3. Sqay 4. Silambam (c) The President of India.
5. Thang-Ta 6. Pehlwani (d) The Prime minister of India.
7. Kalaripayattu
Which of the above art forms are 70. Which of the following statements
identified for promotion under Khelo regarding Aphelion is not correct?
India Scheme? (a) Aphelion is the position at which the
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only Earth is at its farthest from the Sun.
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 6 only (b) The Earth is at Aphelion in the early
(c) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 only month of July, which is 152 million
(d) 1, 5 and 7 only km away from the Sun.
(c) Being farthest from the Sun, the
66. What are the disadvantages of green Earth experiences a significant drop
hydrogen as a fuel? in temperature.
1. Colourless and Odourless fuel, which (d) The varying distance between the
is light in weight. Sun and the Earth does not cause
2. Highly flammable fuel. seasons.
3. Very high energy density, which is
about 3 times of hydrocarbons. 71. Consider the following pairs:
4. Hydrogen embrittlement. Tradition State/UTs /
Choose the correct answer from the Community
options given below: 1. Losar festival Mizoram
(a) Only one (b) Only two 2. Chapchar kut festival Arunachal
(c) Only three (d) All four Pradesh
3.Singhey khababs Ladakh
67. With reference to Kaziranga National sindhu darshan
Park, how many of the following 4. Wari-Warkari Santhals
statements are correct?
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How many pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) None of the pairs
72. Which one of the following statements
best reflects the issue with the Kuril
Islands, sometimes mentioned in the
news?
(a) There were escalated tensions
between the Philippines and China
over this island
(b) China and Japan engage in
maritime disputes over these
islands in the East China Sea
(c) Japan described these Islands as
being under Russia's illegal
occupation.
(d) These islands have been a constant
source of tension between the Japan
and South Korea governments and
citizens since 1945.
73. Which one of the following statements is
correct with reference to the 'FASTER
platform', which sometimes been seen in
the news recently?
(a) It is a platform to steer the
collaboration between industry and
research institutes in implementing
technology-based social impact
innovations and solutions in India
(b) It is a digital platform to address the
issues of the common citizens to
strengthen the ecosystem for
government services.
(c) It is a digital platform to
communicate interim orders, stay
orders, and bail orders of the
Supreme Court to authorities
concerned
(d) It is an interactive platform with
data, insights and trends on digital
payments in the country.
74. Which one of the following straits
connects the Java Sea with the Indian
Ocean?
(a) Dover strait (b) Bosporus Strait
(c) Strait of Malacca (d) Sunda strait
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75. Ujh Multipurpose Project is built on
which of the following rivers?
(a) Chenab (b) Jhelum
(c) Indus (d) Ravi
76. Consider the reference following
statements to the concept of Total with
Internal Reflection:
1. It happens when a ray of light enters
from a rarer medium to a denser
medium
2. No transmission of light takes place
in total internal reflection
3. Mirage is an example of total internal
reflection
How many of the statement given above
is/are correct?
(a) None (b) Only three
(c) Only two (d) Only one
77. Consider the following statements with
reference to Sacred Groves:
1. Dev, Kovil Kadu and Oran are the
different names of the Sacred Groves.
2. Sacred groves are given legal
protection in the Wildlife (Protection)
Amendment Act 2002.
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
78. Which among the following statements
best describes the term "Sherpa"?
(a) It is a human spaceflight to Low
earth orbit (LEO) under Gaganyaan
Programme.
(b) It is a personal representative of the
leader of a member country at an
international Summit.
(c) It is an initiative focused on
eliminating all forms of violence
against women and girls.
(d) It refers to a technique for producing
high-resolution images.
79. Who among the following enhanced the
power and prestige of the Maratha
Empire by defeating the Nizam of
Hyderabad, the Rajput Governor of
Malwa and the Governor of Gujarat?
(a) Balaji Viswanath (b) Baji Rao I
(c) Balaji Baji Rao (d) Madhav Rao I
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80. Consider the following statements (d) Tansen

regarding All India Services:
1. A new All India Service can be created 85. Which of the below Articles of the Indian
by the Parliament. Constitution speaks specifically of
2. Their recruitment rules are decided religious and linguistic minorities?
by UPSC. (a) Article 30 (b) Article 29
3. Central deputation of All India (c) Article 350A (d) Article 16
services officers is decided solely by
the Union Government. 86. Consider the following statements with
How many of the statements are respect to biological oxygen demand
correct? (BOD):
(a) Only one (b) Only two 1. Biological oxygen demand is the
(c) Only three (d) None standard criteria for computing
oxygen levels in aquatic ecosystems.
81. Consider the following statements with 2. Higher the BOD, higher the water
reference to the caves of Ajanta and quality.
Ellora: 3. It is the most accurate method to
1. Both the caves of Ajanta and Ellora measure the quality of water.
have monasteries associated with How many of the statements given above
Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism is/are correct?
2. Both Ajanta and Ellora have triple- (a) Only one (b) Only two
storey excavated caves (c) Only three (d) None
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 87. Aegean dispute recently seen in news
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only related is between:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) United Kingdom and Argentina
(b) Greece and Turkey
82. With reference to the History of India, (c) Ukraine and Bulgaria
the earliest surviving land grant (d) France and Spain
recording a grant of land with fiscal
exemptions belongs to the: 88. Wetlands are considered as “biological
(a) Mauryas (b) Satavahanas supermarkets”. Which one of the
(c) Sungas (d) Guptas following functions of wetlands best
reflects the above statement?
83. Consider the following statements with (a) Wetlands store and slowly release
reference to the Nayakas of Vijayanagar surface water, rain, snowmelt,
Kingdom: groundwater, and floodwaters.
1. They were the military chiefs who (b) Wetlands are successful at removing
usually controlled forts bacteria and other harmful
2. They collected taxes and other dues pathogens that run off the land
from peasants and craftsperson surface.
3. They maintained a stipulated (c) Wetlands are comparable to rain
contingent of horses and elephants forests and coral reefs in their
How many of the statement given above diversity of food supply and wildlife
is/are correct? species.
(a) None (b) Only three (d) The production of inland capture
(c) Only two (d) Only one fisheries and most coastal fisheries
is derived from wetlands.
84. With reference cultural history of
Medieval India, the poetical form called 89. Kodava tribes seen in the media
‘sabaq-i- hindi’ was created by: frequently belongs to which one of the
(a) Ziauddin Barani following regions?
(b) Firdausi (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Odisha
(c) Amir Khusrau (c) Karnataka (d) Gujarat
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90. Consider the following statements with 94. KIRAN Scheme, which was in the news
reference to the Taiga Biome: recently is related to,
1. They are characterized by (a) Providing opportunities to women
gymnosperms. Scientists
2. They are deciduous, drought (b) Providing Hostel to Working Woman
resistant and woody. (c) To improve the child sex ratio in the
3. Their productivity is lesser than state
Temperate Grasslands. (d) Providing Financial assistance to
4. There are very few amphibians and OBC and SC/ST girls Students
reptiles in these forests.
How many statements given above 95. Consider the following statements with
is/are correct? reference to Start-up Village
(a) Only one statement Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP):
(b) Only two statements 1. It was launched by the Ministry of
(c) Only three statements Skill Development and
(d) All four statements Entrepreneurship.
2. The objective of this programme is to
91. Recently, NASA released striking images provide both capital and technical
of the unseen Universe captured by the support to rural enterprises.
James Webb Space telescope. Which of 3. Entrepreneurship Development
the following statements about the Institute of India (EDII) which provide
origin and evolution of the Universe are technical support to SVEP is
correct? headquartered at Ahmedabad.
1. The first galaxy was born immediately How many of the statement given above
after the Big Bang is/are correct?
2. The Universe mostly remains the (a) None (b) Only three
same at any given point in time. (c) Only two (d) Only one
3. The space between the galaxies has
been increasing since their origin. 96. Which of the following provisions
How many of the statement given above ensures the independence of the
is/are correct? judiciary in India?
(a) None (b) Only three 1. The legislature is not involved in the
(c) Only two (d) Only one process of appointment of judges.
2. Difficult procedure of removal of
92. Indian Constitution employs the Judges.
expression 'Proclamation of Emergency' 3. Salaries and allowances of the judges
to denote: are not subjected to the approval of
(a) National Emergency only the legislature.
(b) President's Rule only How many of the given statements are
(c) Financial Emergency only correct?
(d) National Emergency and President's (a) None (b) Only three
Rule (c) Only two (d) Only one

93. Which of the following statements with 97. Which of the following statement is
regard to the election of the president of correct regarding ‘Poison Pill’ defence
India is/are correct? strategy?
1. Value of the vote of an MLA differs (a) Strategy used by target company to
from one state to another. avoid hostile takeovers.
2. Value of the vote of an MP is same in (b) Defence mechanism used by plants
every state. by secreting poison to prevent
Choose the correct answer using the themselves from its Predators.
code given below: (c) Strategy used in Satellites in protect
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only against large pieces of debris by
c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2 remaneuvering their orbits.
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(d) Defence strategy used by Russia in 3. They operate as checks on the

the recent conflict between Ukraine tyranny of both executive and the
and Russia. Legislature.
How many of the statements are
98. Consider the following statements: correct?
1. Aadhar is mandatory for filing Income (a) None (b) Only three
Tax Return. (c) Only two (d) Only one
2. Aadhar is mandatory for Mobile
connections and telecom services. 100. How many of the following is/are the
Which of the above statements is/are Fundamental Duties under part IVA
correct? of the Constitution of India?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. To develop scientific temper and
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2. humanism
2. To encourage the participation of
99. Which of the following statements workers in the management of
is/are correct regarding Fundamental industries
Rights? 3. To pay taxes
1. They are sacrosanct in nature and 4. To cast vote Select the correct answer
cannot be amended. using the code given below.
2. They are available against the actions (a) Only one (b) Only two
of both State and private individuals. (c) Only three (d) All four

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