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1. Which of the following statements best 4. Consider the following statements regarding
describes cropping intensity? the Cham Lama dance:
(a) It refers to using high amount of 1. Guru Rinpoche is regarded as the
fertilizers to increase production of a propounder of this dance tradition.
2. Heavy masks are worn during the
particular crop.
performance of this dance.
(b) It refers to raising of a number of crops
3. It is performed by Buddhist monks in the
from the same field during one Himalayan states.
agriculture year. How many statements given above are
(c) It refers to reserving an area of arable correct?
land for a particular crop. (a) Only one
(d) It refers to increasing net sown area to (b) Only two
increase overall production of grains. (c) All three
(d) None
2. Consider the following statements regarding
5. Consider the following statements regarding
invasions in ancient India:
1. It is a new climate finance mechanism 1. Alexander was the first foreign invader
unveiled by the International Energy Agency to invade India.
(IEA) at the UNFCC summit held in Dubai. 2. The Indian king Porus lost his empire to
2. It will allow companies to fund clean Alexander following his defeat at the
energy projects in developing and developed Battle of Hydaspes.
countries and gain carbon credits. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 6. Consider the following statements regarding

3. In the context of Ashtapradhan, consider the reactor (PFBR):

following statements: 1. It is a fast breeder reactor designed to
1. Ashta Pradhan as an administrative and produce more fissile material than it
consumes.
advisory council was the creation of
2. It uses only natural or low-enriched U-
Shivaji.
238 as the fissile material.
2. Under Shivaji, these offices were
3. Its development led to the beginning of
hereditary and permanent. the final stage of India's three-stage
3. They were directly paid by the Nuclear Program.
exchequer and no jagir was granted to 4. It uses liquid sodium as a coolant in two
any civil or military officer. circuits to transfer heat energy to
How many of the statements given above are generators for producing electricity.
correct? How many of the above statements are
correct?
(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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7. Consider the following: 10. With reference to the India-Europe Free

1. Minimum Capital Requirements Trade Agreement (EFTA), which of the

2. Supervisory review of Capital Adequacy
3. Market Discipline
How many of the above are the pillars of the
Basel III norms?
following statements given below is correct?
(a) The deal includes agreements with
respect to both goods and services.
(b) Binding commitment of $100 billion
FDI in next 5 years.

(a) Only one (c) Among EFTA countries, Norway is the

largest trading partner of India.
(b) Only two
(d) The investment covers both FDI and
(c) All three
FPI.
(d) None
11. Recently, the snake-venom case has been in

8. Consider the following statements regarding the news. In this regard, consider the
following statements:
Star Dunes:
1. Snakes produce venom in order to
1. They are Circular-shaped sand formations
immobilize their prey.
found in deserts, with arms stretching out 2. The toxins present in snake venoms are
from a central peak. produced in glands present inside the
mouth of a snake.
2. Strong winds blowing in one direction are
3. Python is an example of a venomous
the primary factor contributing to the
snake.
formation of star dunes. How many of the above statements
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(a) 1 only
(c) All three
(b) 2 only
(d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 12. Arrange the following rates in the

increasing order of their values.
1. Reverse Repo Rate
9. Dakshinaranjan Mukherjee, Ram Gopal
2. Repo Rate
Ghose and Krishna Mohan Banerjee are
3. Marginal Standing Facility Rate
members of Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Anushilan Samiti given below.

(b) Young Bengal Group (a) 2-1-3

(b) 1-2-3
(c) Jugantar Group
(c) 1-3-2
(d) Theosophical Society
(d) 3-2-1

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13. Consider the following statements: 16. Consider the following factors:
1. 1. High salinity levels in water
accounts for more than one-third of the 2. High humidity levels
3. High wind speeds
4. High air pressure over the water surface.
2. Mumbai High field is the largest oil field
How many of the above factors decrease the
in India.
rate of evaporation?
3. The Barauni refinery is an example of
(a) Only one
market-based refinery. (b) Only two
How many of the above statements are (c) Only three
correct? (d) All four
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 17. Consider the following statements lithium
(c) All three industry in India:
1. Currently, India imports 100% of its
(d) None
lithium requirements.
2. The bulk of the lithium is sourced from
14. Consider the following statements regarding
the lithium triangle countries of South
the production of pulses in India: America.
1. Pulses account for about one-fifth of the 3. The first-ever lithium exploration and
total area under food grains. mining project by a Government
2. Kharif pulses contribute more than 60 Company of India is being undertaken in
percent of the total production. Argentina.
3. Gram is the most dominant pulse having How many of the above statements are
correct?
a share of more than 40 percent.
(a) Only one
4. India is the largest exporter of pulses.
(b) Only two
How many of the above statements are
(c) All three
correct? (d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 18. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Only three the Interest Rate Growth Differential
(d) All four (IRGD):
1. It is the difference between interest paid
on
15. Under the current account of the Balance of
nominal growth rate.
Payments, which of the following will not be
2. India has negative IRGD due to very
included under the invisibles in the current
low-interest rates.
account? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Remittances correct?
(b) Income earned by MNCs from their (a) 1 only
investment in India (b) 2 only
(c) Software exports (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) NRI deposits (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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19. Consider the following statements: 22. Consider the following statements regarding
1. The children of foreign diplomats posted the landslide susceptibility in India:
in India and enemy aliens cannot acquire 1. The regions of Andaman and Nicobar
Indian citizenship by birth. Islands come under the very high
2. In India, both a citizen by birth as well
vulnerability zone.
as a naturalized citizen are eligible for
2. Trans-Himalayan areas of Ladakh come
the post of President.
under the zone of moderate to low
3. If any foreign territory becomes a part of
vulnerability.
India, the President specifies who among
3. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest
the people of territory shall be the citizen
of India. percentage of land area susceptible to
How many of the above statements are landslides.
correct? How many of the statements given above are
(a) Only one correct?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) All three (b) Only two
(d) None (c) All three
(d) None
20. "Obelisks" recently discovered by scientists
are associated with which of the following?
23. Consider the following:
(a) Newly identified intermediary life forms
1. Phosphate fertilizer manufacture and use
between viruses and viroids.
2. Battery waste
(b) It is a procedure that involves mimicking
the functions of the human brain using 3. Cigarette smoke
an inorganically developed model. 4. Coal combustion
(c) Artifacts discovered in ancient Egyptian How many of the above are the sources of
archaeological sites. cadmium pollution?
(d) Geological formations observed in (a) Only two
remote desert regions. (b) Only three
(c) All four
21. Consider the following statement:
(d) None
1. If 450 members are present on a certain
day, a minimum of 301 members votes
24. Consider the following pairs:
are a must for a constitution amendment
Important Iron mines Regions
bill to be passed in Lok Sabha.
2. For impeachment of the President, a 1. Sulaipet : Jharkhand
minimum of 273 members of the Lok 2. Katamati : Odisha
Sabha should vote in support of the 3. Rajhara : Chattisgarh
impeachment. How many of the above pairs are correctly
Which of the statements given above
matched?
is/are not correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 only
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

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25. Consider the following statements with 27. This plant, commonly found across Europe
reference to personal income: and Asia, thrives in the Himalayan region of
1. Personal income is the income available India, particularly in the cold deserts of

to persons from all sources to dispose of Ladakh and Spiti, where it grows above the

as they choose. tree line. Its leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits

2. It is obtained from private income by boast medicinal properties, traditionally used

deducting undistributed profit and to combat ageing. In Ladakh, it holds

corporate tax payable by the enterprise. revered titles such as the 'Wonder Plant' and

Which of the statements given above is/are 'Gold Mine'. This plant significantly
contributes to Ladakh's agricultural
correct?
economy, with 90% of its production
(a) 1 only
originating from the region. It is accorded
(b) 2 only
the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its
(c) Both 1 and 2
unique soil conservation role.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Sea Buckthorn
(b) Ramban Anardana
26. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Apricot
the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Consitution:
(d) Adi Kekir
1. The inclusion of an area of a state/Union
territory under the Sixth schedule allows
28. Consider the following statements regarding
it to create Autonomous District
the Financial Committees of the Parliament:
Councils (ADCs).
1. The Public Accounts Committee
2. The idea of ADCs has its origins in the
examines the annual audit reports of the
Tribal sub-plan.
CAG.
3. The Sixth Schedule discriminates
2. Members of the Rajya Sabha have no
against non-tribals including placing representation in the Estimates
infringements on fundamental rights. Committee.
4. ADCs in the sixth schedule areas act like 3. The Committee on Public Undertakings
mini-states with powers and was created on the recommendations of
responsibilities of legislature, executive the First Administrative Reforms
and judiciary. Commission.
How many of the statements given above are How many of the statements given above are
not 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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29. Consider the following statements regarding 32. In the context of macroeconomics, the
the Asset Management Company (AMC) in problem of fiscal drag is often ascribed to
India: (a) the failure of the government to collect
1. An AMC is a registered financial enough taxes due to a narrow tax base.
institution that pools funds from multiple (b) very low consumer spending due to
investors and invests in various financial increased taxation.
instruments. (c) the deliberate government policy to
2. AMCs have to follow the asset pursue a low-tax regime.
allocation scheme approved by the (d) raising of interest rates by the central
Securities Exchange Board of India
bank of the country.
(SEBI).
3. The office of the Registrar of Companies
33. With reference to Prevention of Money
under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Laundering Act, which of the following
regulates the AMCs in India.
statement is not correct?
How many of the above statements are
(a) Activities related to Virtual Digit
correct?
Assests and Cryptocurrency are included
(a) Only one
under the Act.
(b) Only two
(c) All three (b) PMLA can be invoked merely by citing
(d) None a standalone criminal conspiracy charge
under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (or
30. IPC).
recently, is: (c) PMLA Appellate Tribunal's decision can
(a) an annual conference of National Space be challenged directly in the High
Society Court.
(b) a meeting hosted by World Economic (d) It is the only Act in the country in which
Forum to discuss global industry a statement recorded before an
agendas investigating officer is admissible in
(c) the official group of the G20 countries court as evidence.
with focus on global youth leadership
(d) a biennial informal summit held amongst 34. Consider the following statements regarding
BIMSTEC countries
(HMAC):
31. Which of the following statements best 1. All the five UTs without legislature have
describes the idea of popular sovereignty? the forum of HMAC.
(a) It is a system in which the source of
2. It is chaired by the Administrator of the
authority of the government comes from
concerned UTs.
the people.
3. It discusses the general issues relating to
(b) It is a system where source of authority
social and economic development of the
lies with the parliament elected through
UTs.
free and fair elections.
How many of the above statements are
(c) It is a tool of direct democracy that seeks
correct?
to capture the opinion of people on a
(a) Only one
matter of public policy.
(d) It is a doctrine that states that the final (b) Only two
authority of the State is derived from the (c) All three
Constitution. (d) None
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35. Who among the following is known as the 38. In the cell of a living organism, anaerobic
guardian of the public purse and controls the respiration mainly takes place
entire financial system of the country? (a) In the mitochondria.
(a) Governor of the RBI (b) Inside the nucleus.

(b) Public Accounts Committee (c) In the cytoplasm.

(c) Chairman of the Finance Commission (d) Inside the vacuoles.

(d) Comptroller and Auditor General

39. Consider the following metals:

36. The Central Ground Water Authority has 1. Cobalt

been constituted under which of the 2. Magnesium

following acts? 3. Copper

(a) Water (Prevention & Control Of 4. Nickel

Pollution) Act, 1974 Which of the metals given above show

(b) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 ferromagnetic behavior under normal

(c) Air (Prevention and Control of temperature and pressure conditions?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Pollution) Act, 1981
(b) 1 and 4 only
(d) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
37. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Animal Welfare Board of
40. Consider the following statements with
India (AWBI):
reference to different types of salts:
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry
1. Compositionally, pink salt is fifty
of Environment, Forest and Climate
percent sodium chloride and fifty
Change.
percent potassium chloride.
2. It takes care of the welfare of
2. The pungent smell of black salt is due to
domesticated and wild animals in
the presence of excess iodine.
captivity.
3. The pink salt from the Himalayas is
3. Zoos in India are regulated by the
gaining popularity because it is devoid
AWBI.
of any impurities.
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above
correct?
are correct?
(a) 2 only
(a) Only one
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) All three
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

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41. With reference to the evolution of the 44. In the context of Modern Indian History,
Constitution in India, which of the following Which of the following statements best
amendments/changes happened earliest? describes the 'German Plot' or the
(a) Innovation of Basic Structure Doctrine
'Zimmerman Plan'?
by the Supreme Court
(a) A conspiracy planned by the Jugantar
(b) Mandatory Presidential assent to a
constitution amendment bill party to incite a pan-Indian rebellion
(c) Mandatory Cabinet recommendation for against the British Raj during World
National Emergency War I.
(d) Addition of Fundamental duties to the (b) A British proposal to grant India
constitution
dominion status in exchange for support
during World War II.
42. With reference to the Coastal Regulation
Zone (CRZ), consider the following (c) A diplomatic strategy devised by the

statements: British to suppress nationalist

1. The Shailesh Nayak Committee was movements in India during World War I.
related to the coastal zone regulation.. (d) A clandestine operation orchestrated by
2. CRZ-I is situated between high tide lines
Indian nationalist leaders to negotiate
and low tide lines.
independence from British rule during
3. CRZ-II constitutes the developed areas
World War II.
up to the shoreline, which fall within the
existing municipal limits.
4. Demarcation of the hazard line in the 45. Recently, a landlocked water body in the
CRZ is done by the respective state USA, 'Salton Sea' was in the news for which
governments. of the following reasons?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) Increased toxicity due to industrial
correct?
effluents
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Shrinking of the sea due to climate

(c) Only three change

(d) All Four (c) Presence of bacteria with medicinal
properties
43. Which of the following is not correct
(d) Discovery of massive lithium deposits
regarding the National Savings Certificate
(NSC)?
46. The right to free legal aid, to any person in
(a) National Savings Certificate is a fixed-
income post office savings scheme. India, is a fundamental right under:
(b) Non-resident Indians (NRI) cannot (a) Right against exploitation
purchase NSC certificates. (b) Right to protection against arrest and
(c) NSC offers tax benefits without any detention
limits.
(c) Right to freedom of speech
(d) Banks and NBFCs accept NSC as
(d) Right to life
collateral or security for secured loans.

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47. Consider the following pairs: 50. Consider the following statements regarding
River Location Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Lending:
1. Ib River : Odisha
1. P2P lending websites connect borrowers
2. Falgu River : Bihar
to lenders cutting out the financial
3. Pavana River : Maharashtra
institution as the middleman.
How many of the above given pairs are
correctly matched? 2. Investing money through peer-to-peer
(a) Only one lending is safer than putting money in
(b) Only two savings accounts.
(c) All three
3. Currently, P2P lending is not regulated
(d) None
in India.
How many of the above statements are
48. With reference to Medical Termination of
Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 2021, consider the correct?
following statements: (a) Only one
1. Unmarried women cannot undergo (b) Only two
pregnancy termination under this Act.
(c) All three
2. Termination up to 20 weeks requires a
(d) None
single registered medical practitioner's
advice.
3. Pregnancy termination is not allowed 51. Consider the following statements regarding
beyond 24 weeks in any case. the International Network of Solar
How many of the statements given above are Technology and Application Resource
correct?
Centres (Project STAR C):
(a) Only one
1. It is an initiative of International
(b) Only two
Renewable Energy Agency.
(c) All three
(d) None 2. It seeks to to create a strong network of
institutional capacities within
49. Consider the following pairs: International Solar Alliance Member
Book Author States.
1. Majma-ul-Bahrain : Dara Shikoh
3. Its first phase will be focused on South
: Abdul Hamid
2. Padshahnama Asian region.
Lahori
How many of the above statements are
3. Nuh Siphir : Amir Khusrau
correct?
How many of the pairs given above are
correctly matched? (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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52. Consider the following statements regarding 55. Which one of the following is the primary
Indian puppetry: aim of CRISPR-based approaches in the
1. Kundhei from Odisha is a form of glove context of sickle cell disease?
puppetry. (a) To improve red blood cell flexibility
2. Rod puppetry is mostly found in West (b) To correct the underlying genetic
Bengal and Odisha. mutation
3. Tholu Bommalata is a form of string (c) To induce further genetic mutations
puppetry from Andhra Pradesh. (d) To enhance hemoglobin production
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
56. Consider the following statements:
(a) Only one
1. Full faith and credit is to be given
(b) Only two
throughout the territory of India to
(c) All three
public acts, records and judicial
(d) None
proceedings of the Centre and every
state.
53. Consider the following:
2. Final judgments and orders of civil and
1. SIDBI
criminal courts in any part of India are
2. Port Trusts
capable of execution anywhere within
3. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
India.
How many of the following are not eligible
Which of the statements given above is/are
to raise funds under External Commercial
correct?
Borrowings (ECBs) in India?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one
(b) 2 only
(b) Only two
(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

54. Which of the following features of the 57. By which one of the following acts did the

Indian constitution strives to implement the British India government grant the voting
rights to Indian women for the first time in
the provinces?

(a) Preamble (a) Government of India Act, 1935

(b) Affirmative action policies (b) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919
(c) Fundamental Rights (c) Indian Councils Act 1892
(d) Directive Principles of States Policy (d) Morley Minto reform 1909

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58. Consider the following statements regarding 61. Which of the following is an example of a
the National Games of India: foundation species?
1. The first National Games on the lines of (a) A beaver building a dam that creates a
the Olympics was held in Lucknow. pond
2. It is organized under the jurisdiction of (b) A top predator regulating the population
the Sports Authority of India. of prey species
3. The recent edition of these games was (c) An invasive species outcompeting native
held in Goa. vegetation
How many of the statements given above are (d) A decomposer breaking down organic
correct? matter in soil
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 62. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) All three Indian Ocean Tuna Commission :
(d) None 1. It is an intergovernmental organisation
responsible for the management of tuna
and tuna-like species in the Indian
59. Consider the following statements with
Ocean.
reference to the NAMASTE scheme:
2. India is a member of this organization.
1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of
3. Tuna fish are endemic to Indian Ocean.
Social Justice and Empowerment and the
How many of the above statements are
Ministry of Skill Development and
correct?
Entrepreneurship to ensure safety and
(a) Only one
dignity of sanitation workers.
(b) Only two
2. It envisages collectivisation of sanitation
(c) All three
workers into Self Help Groups (SHGs).
(d) None
3. It will provide 100% capital subsidies
for procurement of sanitation related
63. Which of the following statements best
equipment.
describes the 'Article 99' of the UN Charter?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) Discretionary power given to the UN
correct?
Secretary-General to bring to the
(a) Only one attention of the UN Security Council
(b) Only two (UNSC) any matter which may threaten
(c) All three the maintenance of international peace
(d) None and security
(b) Representatives of the Members of the
60. Consider the following pairs: United Nations and officials of the
Festivals State Organization shall enjoy privileges and
1. Ker Puja : Uttar Pradesh immunities necessary for the
2. Tamladu : Telangana independent exercise of their functions
3. Nua Khai : Odisha (c) Development of pacific settlement of
How many of the pairs given above are local disputes through regional
correctly matched? arrangements
(a) Only one (d) Guarantee that Jews had the unalterable
right to live anywhere in Palestine, in the
(b) Only two
region between the Jordan River and the
(c) All three
Mediterranean Sea
(d) None

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64. Consider the following statements about the
Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS) for
India:
1. It is a quality assurance initiative for the
certification of organic produce.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry.
3. PGS involves third-party certification of
organic produce.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
65. Consider the following statement regarding
sandstone:
68.
1. It is a minor mineral as per the Mines
and Minerals (Development and
Regulation) Act, 1957.
2. It is a metamorphic rock.
3. In India, it is found only in Rajasthan
and Madhya Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
66. Which of the following statements best
describes the role of 'Khutba' in medieval
history?
(a) A tax levied by the ruler on his subjects 69.
for the maintenance of the royal
treasury.
(b) A diplomatic correspondence exchanged
between two sovereigns to foster
alliances.
(c) A sermon delivered publicly to
symbolize the Islamic ruler's authority
and legitimacy.
(d) An architectural style developed under
the patronage of medieval rulers for
constructing administrative buildings.
67. Consider the following statements about the
Wildlife Protection Amendment Act of
2022:
1. The amendment has added a new
Schedule IV for the animals listed in the
Appendices of CITES.
2. Schedule I consists of animals like
tigers, which are given the utmost
protection.
3. Certain plant varieties are protected
under Schedule III.
How many of the above statements are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Consider the following statements about the
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna:
1. It is a Central Scheme that aims to
provide free electricity to one crore
households in India.
2. The scheme provides for a subsidy of
100% of the solar unit cost for systems
up to 2 kW capacity.
3. Net metering is not important for the
functioning of the scheme.
How many of the above statements are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Consider the following statements:
1. Rifting refers to the tearing apart of a
single tectonic plate into two are more.
2. The east African rift is an ongoing
process at the borders of the African
Nubian, African Somali, and Arabian
plates.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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70. Consider the following statements with 73. Consider the following pairs:
-Angle Imager for Tribal Leader Associated
Aerosols mission' (MAIA), recently seen in
Movement
the news :
1. It was launched by the National 1. Chakra Bisoi : Santhal Rebellion
Aeronautics and Space Administration 2. Tomma Dora : Koya Rebelllion
(NASA) and the Italian Space Agency
3. Sido and Kanhu : Khond Uprisings
(ASI) to investigate the health impacts
of air pollution. How many of the above pairs are correctly
2. The mission utilizes a constellation of matched?
miniature satellites for high-resolution (a) Only one
imaging of aerosols in selected cities. (b) Only two
3. New Delhi is among the primary target
(c) All three
cities identified for the mission.
How many of the statements given above are (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one 74. Consider the following statements about the
(b) Only two trends in urbanization in India:
(c) All three
1. The urbanization in India has steadily
(d) None
increased for the last two decades.
71. Consider the following pairs: 2. Urbanization is primarily driven by the
Newspaper Leader growth of the secondary sector.
: James Augustus 3. There is a growing trend of counter-
1. India Gazette
Hicky
urbanization in India.
2. Sambad Kaumudi : Dwarkanath Tagore
How many of the above given statements are
: Girishchandra
3. Hindu Patriot correct?
Ghosh
How many pairs given above are correctly (a) Only one
matched? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) All three
(b) Only two
(d) None
(c) All three
(d) None
75. With reference to 2019 Amendment to
72. With reference to the United Nations Foreign (Tribunals) Order, 1964, consider
Country Team (UNCT), consider the the following statements:
following statements:
1. The powers to constitute tribunals is
1. It includes all UN entities working
on sustainable development in vested with the Centre
programme countries. 2. The amended order also empowers
2. It is led by the UN Resident individuals to approach the Tribunals
Coordinator in respective countries. 3. Foreigners Tribunals under this order
3. The UN Sustainable Development
have been established in all the states
Group oversees the coordination of
UNCT. How many of the statements above are
How many of the statements above is/are correct?
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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76. Consider the following statements regarding 79. In the context of biotechnology, prime
the International Space Station (ISS):
editing can be best described as:
1. It is the first-ever space station built in
Earth's Orbit, with the collaboration of (a) A method for analyzing gene expression
five nations. levels in cells.
2. It is the only space station operating in
(b) A technique for editing DNA sequences
the Earth's Orbit.
3. Rakesh Sharma is the first Indian with high precision.
astronaut to go to space and board the
(c) A protocol for amplifying DNA
ISS
How many of the above statements are fragments in the laboratory.
correct? (d) A system for predicting protein
(a) Only one
(b) Only two structures based on genomic data.
(c) All three
(d) None
80. In the parlance of macroeconomics, what do

77. Consider the following statements regarding you understand by 'Arbitrage'?

Delhi Manifesto, 1929: (a) It is the buying and selling of assets in
1. It was released by Muslim League in
1929 to counter the Nehru Report before different markets in order to take
First Round Table conference. advantage of differing prices for the
2. It demanded that equal representation
same asset.
should be given to Muslims League and
Congress in Round Table conferences. (b) It is the cost borne by the central bank in
Which of the statements given above is/are printing currency notes.
correct?
(a) 1 only (c) It is the fee paid by investors and traders
(b) 2 only as a percentage of their net gains to the
(c) Both 1 and 2
trading platforms.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It is the cost borne by the government in
78. Consider the following statements regarding tax collections in an an economy.
solar manufacturing:
1. India is the second-largest module
manufacturing country in the world. 81. In which of the following groups are all the
2. Gujarat is the leading state in India in
four countries members of Indian Ocean
terms of upcoming PV module
manufacturing capacity. Rim Association?
3. India's solar PV manufacturing industry
(a) Australia, Bangladesh, Comoros and
is heavily reliant on China for raw
materials. Pakistan
How many of the above statements are (b) India, Indonesia, Kenya and Somalia
correct?
(c) Madagascar, South Africa, Sri Lanka
(a) Only one
(b) Only two and Saudi Arabia
(c) All three
(d) Oman, Seychelles, UAE and New
(d) None
Zealand

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82. Consider the following countries: 85. Recently, researchers at the Geological
1. Democratic Republic of Congo Survey of India discovered Vanadium from

2. Ghana Gulf of Khambat. With reference to this,

3. Mali consider the following:

1. Energy storage
4. Nigeria
2. Nuclear reactors
How many of the above African countries
3. Steel manufacturing
do not have a coastline along the South
4. Aerospace components
Atlantic Ocean?
How many of the above are applications of
(a) Only one vanadium?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) Only three (b) Only two
(d) All four (c) Only three
(d) All four

83. Consider the following statements regarding

the ISRO's CE-20 rocket engine:
1. It uses liquid hydrogen, which is the
most efficient fuel for rockets.
2. It is the first indigenous cryogenic
engine developed by ISRO.
3. It was recently human-rated and can be
used in GSLV Mk III launch vehicles for
Gaganyaan missions.
How many of the above statements are
correct?
(a) Only one
86. Which of the statements given below
is not correct regarding the Basholi painting?
(a) It is a distinctive form of mural
painting.
(b) It is the first GI-tagged handicraft from
the Jammu region.
(c) It belongs to the Pahari school of
paintings.
(d) Natural dyes and pigments are used in
these paintings.
87. Consider the following statements:

(b) Only two 1. A money bill is a financial bill certified

by the President.
(c) All three
2. All Finance bills that are not money bills
(d) None
must include recommendations of the
Rajya Sabha.
84. In the Rig Vedic period, the term "Yava"
Which of the statements given above is/are
referred to:
correct?
(a) Deities in warfare (a) 1 only
(b) Musical instrument (b) 2 only
(c) Ornaments (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Food grains (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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88. Consider the following pairs: 91. Consider the following pairs:
Conspiracy Case Associated National Park River passing
Leaders through it
1. Delhi Conspiracy : Barindra Kumar 1. Dibru-Saikhowa : Lohit
Case Ghosh National Park
2. Alipore Conspiracy : Rashbehari Bose 2. Great Himalayan : Sainj
Case National Park
3. Nashik Conspiracy : V.D. Savarkar 3. Silent Valley National : Kabini
Case Park
4. Kanpur Conspiracy : S.A Dange How many of the above pairs are correctly
Case matched?
How many of the above pairs are correctly (a) Only one
matched? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) All three
(b) Only two (d) None
(c) Only three
(d) All four 92. With reference to prevailing legal systems,
which of the following best describes the
89. Consider the following statements regarding term 'Common Law'?
public goods: (a) Fundamental law od the country that is
1. Public goods are goods with applicable to both citizens and aliens
characteristics of non-rivalry and non- (b) A set laws that is equally applicable to
excludability. all religious communities within a
2. These goods have zero opportunity cost territory
to society. (c) Laws created by the elected legilative
Which of the statements given above is/are bodies
correct? (d) A body of law that is based on court
(a) 1 only decision or legal precedents
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 93. Which of the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 phytoremediation is not correct?
(a) Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and
90. Consider the following pairs : environmentally friendly approach to
Power plant State remove pollutants from soil, water, or
1. Sipat Super Thermal : Jharkhand air.
Power Plant (b) Certain plants, called
2. Tiroda Thermal Power : Odisha hyperaccumulators, have the ability to
Plant absorb and accumulate high
3. Talcher Super : Chattisgarh concentrations of heavy metals.
Thermal Power Plant (c) Phytoremediation is a rapid process that
How many of the pairs given above are can completely eliminate all types of
correctly matched? pollutants within a short period.
(a) Only one (d) Phytoremediation can be used to
(b) Only two remediate contaminated sites, such as
(c) All three industrial areas and mining sites.
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94. Consider the following pairs: 97. Consider the following plant species:
Desert Primary Aridity 1. Patwa
Factor 2. Himalayan fritillary
1. Gobi Desert : Continentality 3. Salampanja
2. Atacama Desert : Coastal Cooling How many of the above-mentioned species
3. Mojave Desert : Rainshadow desert are classified as medicinal plants?
How many of the above pairs are correctly (a) Only one
matched? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) All three
(b) Only two (d) None
(c) All three
(d) None 98. Consider the following statements regarding
the Processed Steel Slag road:
95. Consider the following species:
1. The construction cost of the processed
1. Ghol or Black spotted Crocker
steel slag road is higher than that of
2. Baobabs
bitumen roads.
3. Eurasian Otter
2. The processed steel slag road will have
4. Fish Mint
thicker layers than regular roads.
How many of the species listed above are
3. Surat has become the first city in India
capable of thriving in aquatic environments?
to implement a processed steel slag road
(a) Only one
project.
(b) Only two
(c) Only three How many of the above statements are

(d) All four correct?

(a) Only one
96. Consider the following statements regarding (b) Only two
Lachit Borphukan: (c) All three
1. Lachit Borphukan was prime minister of (d) None
the Ahom Kingdom of Assam.
2. He was a contemporary of the Mughal 99. Consider the following events:
emperor Aurangzeb. 1. Separation of Burma from India
3. Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom forces 2. All Parties Conference in 1928
to victory against the Mughals in the 3. Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi
Battle of Saraighat. How many of the above events occurred
Which of the statements given above is/are
during the tenure of Lord Irwin?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
(d) 3 only

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100. From the decline of the Mauryan dynasty
until the rise of the Gupta Empire, which of
the following kingdoms were holding power
in different parts of India?
1. The Sungas in Magadha
2. The Vardhana dynasty of Thanesar
3. The early Cholas
4. The Satavahanas of Andhra
5. The Palas of Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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