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KMIAS-C-PSLP 2023-T22 (1 – A)
1. Consider the following statements with 4. Consider the following statements with
reference to ethics committee in Lok Sabha: reference to Mian Tansen:
in rajya saba -10members will be there
1. It was first constituted in 2000. 1. He was one of the ‘Navratnas’ in the court of
2. It consists of not more than fifteen members. Emperor Akbar.
3. The committee has the power to expel the 2. He invented many ragas and composed dhrupads.
3. The title ‘Tansen’ was given by Akbar
member if found guilty.
How many of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given 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
5. The ‘Hutu ,Tutsi,Twa’ are recently seen in
2. Consider the following Countries: news related to

1. Syria west asia map is very important (a) Ethnic group of Africa
2. Lebanon (b) Ethnic group of South-East Asia
(c) Ethnic group of Central America
3. Saudi Arabia
(d) Ethnic group of Central Asia
4. Egypt
5. Iraq 6. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above countries share a border Protected area State
with Israel ? 1. Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary Karnataka
2. Point Calimere Kerala
(a) Only two 3. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
(b) Only three
(c) Only four How many of the pairs given above is/are
(d) All five correctly Matched?

(a) Only one

3. Consider the following statements with
(b) Only two
reference to UNESCO Creative Cities Network: (c) All three
(d) None
1. It was created to promote cooperation among
cities that have identified creativity as a strategic 7. Consider the following statements with
factor for sustainable urban development. reference to mudflats:
2. Kozhikode is the only city in India to have made it
to the prestigious creative cities list of UNESCO. 1. These are coastal wetlands that form when tides
or rivers deposit mud.
2. Mudflats have little vegetation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Proliferation of mangroves is one of the reasons
correct?
for shrinking the mudflat ecosystem.
(a) 1 only
How many of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

KMIAS-C-PSLP2023-T22 (2 – A)
8. Consider the following statements with 12. Consider the following statements with
reference to Loss and Damage Funds: reference to Kolkali art:

1. It was created in the 2015 Paris climate 1. It is a folk art form performed in the Malabar
conference. region of Kerala.
2. It provides financial and technical assistance to 2. It is performed to commemorate St. Thomas’
economically developing nations that were incurring arrival in India.
loss due to climate change.
3. The developed countries under Paris agreement Which of the statements given above is/are
should mandatorily contribute to the fund. correct?

How many of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only

correct? (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Only one (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only two
(c) All three 13. Consider the following statements :
(d) None
1. Dolomite is a form of calcium carbonate, usually
9. Consider the following statements: found with limestone and other sedimentary rocks.
2. Dolomite is very abundant in rocks older than 100
1. The National Statistical Office (NSO) calculates
million years, but nearly absent in younger rock
and publishes the IIP index on a monthly basis.
formations.
2. The current base year for the IIP series in India is
2011-12.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. It covers the mining, manufacturing and
electricity sectors and does not cover gas, water
(a) 1 only
supply and construction.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
How many of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
14. Amplifi 2.0 portal, which is recently seen in
(a) Only one
(b) Only two News is in the context of
(c) All three
(d) None (a) Air pollution monitoring
(b) Noise pollution database
10. The Cutzamala system recently seen in the (c) Data-driven policymaking for cities
news is related to ? (d) Evidence-based approach on rural development

15. Consider the following statements with

(a) Tax policy of Colonial India
(b) Water supply management reference to Government e-Marketplace (GeM):
(c) Technique to address soil degradation
(d) Mountain-building process 1. It is the Public Procurement Portal for
procurement of goods and services launched by the
11. Which one of the following articles exclusively Commerce & Industry Ministry.
gives all citizens the right to practise any 2. The purchases through GeM by Government users
profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, have been authorised and made mandatory.
or business?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Article 21
(b) Article 15 (a) 1 only
(c) Article 16 (b) 2 only
(d) Article 19 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

KMIAS-C-PSLP2023-T22 (3 – A)
16. Consider the following statements: 19. Consider the following statements with
reference to Special Category Status (SCS) given to
1. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to Indian States:
technologies that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) at
a source of emissions before it is released into the 1. It is a classification granted by the Constitution to
atmosphere. assist the development of backward states.
2. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage 2. Non-viable nature of state finances can be one of
(BECCS) is one method of Carbon capture and the factors to accord SCS status.
storage (CCS) technology. 3. Currently , there is no state under the SCS
3. The combustion of fuels without using CCS category.
technologies to capture their emissions is called
“unabated fossil fuels”. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Which of the above statements is/ are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only

17. Consider the following statements with 20. Golan Heights which is recently seen in news is
reference to Measles: located in which one of the following countries?

1. Measles is a contagious disease caused by a virus (a) Israel

which spreads through the air. (b) Iran
2. Measles can be prevented with the MMR vaccine. (c) Iraq
3. MMR is not included in Universal Immunisation (d) Syria
Programme (UIP)
4. No specific antiviral treatment exists for measles. 21. Which one of the following statements is
correct with reference to Magnetars?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) They are powerful and brief bursts of radio
frequency emissions originating from deep space.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) A type of neutron star formed from the remnants
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only of exploding stars
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) The second most abundant particle in the
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only universe that has no electrical charge and a negligible
mass.
18. ‘Decentralised Autonomous Organisations’ (d) An elementary particle that imparts mass to other
best refers to which one of the following? elementary particles like quarks and electrons.

(a) An organisation group that uses blockchains and 22. Consider the following statements with
related technologies to coordinate its activities. reference to CAR-T cell therapy:
(b) Groups and Organisations that function outside
of government to provide support and advocacy for 1. It uses genetic technology to fight cancer.
certain people and issues in society. 2. NexCar19 is India’s first indigenously-developed
(c) They provide long-term credit for capital- CAR-T cell therapy.
intensive investments spread over a long period and 3. CAR-T cell therapy does not produce any side
low yielding rates of return effects.
(d) These are financial institutions that provide
services similar to banks, but they don't have a How many of the statements given above is/are
banking licence. correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

KMIAS-C-PSLP2023-T22 (4 – A)
 23. Which of the following statements are 26. Consider the following statements:
telangana and maharashtra top producers
considered to be possible benefits of direct listing
1. India is the largest producer, consumer and
on foreign exchanges? exporter of turmeric in the world.
2. As of 2022 Andhra pradesh and Tamilnadu are the
1. Domestic companies can offer their shares largest turmeric producers in India.
directly in the foreign markets instead of giving them 3. Turmeric can be grown in diverse tropical
to a foreign depository bank. conditions from sea level to 1500 m above sea level.
2. It will offer domestic companies better valuation
How many of the above statements are correct?
and exposure to trade in foreign currency.
3. It may benefit the startup and unicorn (a) Only one
community. (b) Only two
(c) All three
How many of the statements given above is/are (d) None
correct?
27. With reference to National Biofuel
(a) Only one Coordination Committee (NBCC), consider the
(b) Only two following statements:
(c) All three
1. It is headed by the Prime Minister to implement
(d) None
the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018.
2. It mandates blending of compressed biogas with
24. Consider the following statements with
compressed natural gas for transportation and piped
reference to cloud seeding: natural gas (PNG) for households starting 2025-26
(FY26) in India.
refer biofuel policy
1. Cloud seeding can happen only if there is a
Which of the above statements are correct?
sufficient number of clouds and a particular depth to
these clouds. (a) 1 only
2. Clear skies are required for cloud seeding. (b) 2 only
3. Cloud seeding can be used as a method to combat (c) Both 1 and 2
the severe air pollution. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
28. Consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above is/are brown antelead dear-critically endangered species
correct? 1. Sangai deer is found only in Manipur.
2. Keibul Lamjao national park which is the world's
(a) Only one only floating national park found in Loktak Lake.
(b) Only two
(c) All three Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None correct?
(a) 1 only
25. Consider the following statements with (b) 2 only phumdis
reference to Sickle Cell Diseases: (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is an inherited group of blood disorder which is 29. Consider the following statements with
genetic in nature reference to Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Awards:
2. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry
oxygen to all parts of the body. 1. It shall be one of the highest recognitions in the
3. There is no permanent treatment for SCD. field of science, technology, and innovation in India.
bone marrow treatment and recent development is gene therapy 2. It is open to government, private sector
How many of the statements given above is/are organisations or individuals working outside any
correct? organisation.
it is predomimant in the tribal society
because of marriage inside the family itself 3. Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB)
(a) Only one award will recognize & encourage young scientists up
(b) Only two to the age of 45 years
(c) All three 4. Vigyan Ratna (VR) award will recognize lifetime
(d) None achievements & contributions made in any field of
science and technology.
How many of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

KMIAS-C-PSLP2023-T22 (5 – A)
30. Consider the following Countries: 34. Consider the following statements with
reference to National Cadet Corps (NCC):
1. Myanmar
2. Thailand 1. It is the largest uniformed youth organisation in
3. Laos the world.
4. Bangladesh 2. It came into existence under the Army act, 1950.
5. Vietnam 3. It is a Tri-Services Organization comprising the
The Mekong river flows through how many of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Wing.
countries given above ?
How many of the statements given above is/are
(a) Only two correct?
starts from tibet
(b) Only three
(c) Only four (a) Only one
(d) All five (b) Only two
(c) All three
31. Which of the following multi-purpose (d) None
irrigation projects is/are built on River Krishna?
35. Consider the following countries:
krishna
1. Srisailam Project
2. Nagarjuna Sagar Project 1. Saudi Arabia
3. Pollavaram Project godavari 2. Iran
4. Kaleshwaram Project godari 3. UAE
4. Qatar
Select the correct answer using the codes given 5. Kuwait
below:
How many of the above countries are members of
(a) 1 and 2 only
the Gulf Cooperation Council?
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) Only two
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) Only three
32. Consider the following statements with (c) Only four
(d) All five
reference to Codex Alimentarius Commission:
36. Consider the following statements with
1. It is created by the World Bank and World Trade
Organisation. reference to the Universal Declaration of Human
2. Its primary objective is to develop international Rights(UNDR):
food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice.
3. India is one of its members. 1. It is a legally binding treaty adopted by the United
Nations General Assembly.
How many of the statements given above is/are 2. It outlines 30 fundamental rights including
correct? political, social and cultural rights.
3. All the rights of UDHR are incorporated in the Part
(a) Only one
III of the Indian Constitution.
(b) Only two
(c) All three
How many of the statements given above is/are
(d) None
correct?
33. Consider the following pairs with reference to
(a) Only one
the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India:
(b) Only two
(c) All three
1. Kalbelia folk songs : Gujarat (d) None
2. Graba dance : Rajasthan
3. Mudiyettu : Kerala
4. Sankirtana : Manipur

How many of the pairs given above is/are

correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

KMIAS-C-PSLP2023-T22 (6 – A)
37. Consider the following statements: 41. Consider the following statements with
reference to LEADS index:
Statement -I :
World’s first night sky sanctuary will be located in 1. It provides insights into improvement of logistics
Eastern Ladakh. south east asia's first performance at State/UT level.
2. It is released by the Ministry of Finance.
Statement -II: 3. It is based on three parameters namely Logistics
The night sky sanctuary will boost Astro-tourism in infrastructure, Logistics services, and Operating and
India and will be one of the world’s highest-located Regulatory Environment.
sites for optical, infra-red, and gamma-ray
telescopes. How many of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements? (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(a) Both Statement - I and Statement - II are correct (c) All three
and Statement - II is the correct explanation for (d) None
Statement - I
(b) Both Statement - I and Statement - II are correct 42. It is a critically endangered nocturnal species
and Statement - II is not the correct explanation for endemic to Arunachal Pradesh and went missing
Statement - I
for 42 years and has been sighted again in
(c) Statement - I is correct but Statement - II is
incorrect Arunachal Pradesh recently. Which one of the
(d) Statement - I is incorrect but Statement - II is following refers to the above description?
correct namdampha
(a) Indian Pangolin arunachal,neora wb,
38. ‘State of Finance for Nature report, 2023’ for (b) Namdapha Flying squirrel nandadevi uttarkhand,
(c) Sangai deer valley of flowers
Nature based Solution (NbS) is recently uttarakhand- national
published by (d) Hoolock gibbon parks important

43. Consider the following protected sites:

(a) UNFCCC
(b) UNEP
(c) IPCC 1. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) IPBES 2. Bandipur National Park
3. Nagarhole National Park
39. Bletchley Declaration is related to which one 4. Bannerghatta National Park
of the following? 5. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

How many of the above are located in the Cauvery

(a) To ensure social dialogue to address challenges river basin?
associated with labour market
(b) To tackle the risks emanating from AI systems. (a) Only two
(c) To reaffirm global commitment and harness the (b) Only three
potential of traditional medicine to achieve health (c) Only four
and well-being for all. (d) All five
(d) To protect the migratory species of wild animals
and their habitats. 44. With reference to Oil Zapper, which one of the
following statements is/are correct?
40. Consider the following statements:

(a) It is a primitive method of extracting coal from

1. An increase in raw materials cost.
narrow, horizontal seams.
2. An increase in tax.
(b) It is a commonly used commercialised method of
3. Supply shock.
oil extraction
(c) It is a bio-remediation technique that uses
How many of the given above are considered to
bacteria to remove oil from a surface.
be the reasons for cost push inflation?
(d) A new fish species discovered in Bengal’s Digha
harbour
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

KMIAS-C-PSLP2023-T22 (7 – A)
45. Consider the following pairs: 49. Consider the following pairs:

Lake State Countries in news Capital

1. Pulicat lake : Andhra Pradesh 1. Yemen : Sanaa
2. South Lhonak Lake : Arunachal Pradesh sikkim 2. Lebanon : Beirut
3. Vembanad Lake : Kerala 3. Sudan : Khartoum

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? Which of the following pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (a) 1 amd 2 only
(c) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
46. How many of the following are considered to
be the sources of methane? 50. Consider the following:

1. Livestock 1. Government buildings

2. Coal mining 2. Iconic heritage monuments
3. Wastewater treatment 3. Delhi Metro
4. Forest fires 4. Private corporate establishments
5. Industrial units
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below: How many of the above infrastructures are
protected by the Central Industrial Security Force
(a) Only one (CISF)?
(b) Only two
(a) Only two
(c) Only three
(b) Only three
(d) All four
(c) Only four
(d) All five
47. Consider the following statements regarding
the role of the Governor: 51. Consider the following statements with
reference to Northeast monsoon in India:
1. When a Bill is presented with the governor
he/she can reserve the Bill for the consideration of 1. It provides approximately 75 percent of the
the President. country’s annual rainfall. south west monsoon
2. Immunity granted to the Governor under Article 2. India is the only country that receives rainfall
361(1) does not take away the power of the Court to during winter. for mediterrian climate
examine the validity of the action including on the 3. Unlike the south-west monsoon, the onset of the
ground of malafides. north-east monsoon is not clearly defined.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? How many of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (a) Only one
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Only two
(d) None of the above (c) All three
(d) None
48. Consider the following pairs:
52. It is a traditional art from Maharashtra,
feature vivid contrasts and basic geometric
Military Exercises Countries
shapes. Themes include hunting, fishing, farming,
1. Exercise MitraShakti : India and Sri Lanka
2. Exercise Vajra Prahar : India and U.S. festivals, dances, trees, and animals. Which of the
3. Exercise VINBAX : India and Vietnam following paintings best suits the above
description?
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched? (a) Kalamkari
(b) Madhubani
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Pattachitra
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Warli
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

KMIAS-C-PSLP2023-T22 (8 – A)
53. Consider the following statements with 57. Pink bollworm threatens which one of the
reference to Capital Adequacy Ratio: following crops?

1. It is the ratio of total capital to total risk (a) Banana

weighted assets in percentage terms. (b) Tea
2. The bank with lower CAR has less risk of (c) Cotton
becoming insolvent and losing depositors' money. (d) Coffee
Which of the statements given above is/are 58. Which one of the following countries is the
incorrect?
world's leading producer of the Lithium?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (a) Australia
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Chile
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Bolivia
(d) Argentina
54. Consider the following statements with
reference to External Benchmark lending rate 59. Consider the following statements with
system (EBLR): reference to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal
Groups(PVTG):
1. They are set by the Reserve Bank of India.
2. Banks must reset the interest rate under the 1. They are estabished based on the
EBLR at least once every three months recommendations of the Dhebar Commission.
3. The transmission of policy rate changes to the 2. There are 75 PVTG communities in India.
lending rate of banks under this framework is less 3. Currently, PVTGs are present in all Indian
effective than the Marginal Cost of Lending Rate. states/UTs.
How many of the statements given above is/are How many of the statements given 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
55. Consider the following statements with
60. Consider the following Statements:
reference to UNESCO Global Geopark tag:
Statement-I :
1. It is given to territories for sites with global
The ozone hole above Antarctica has been
relevance to geology, geomorphology or
remarkably massive and long-lived over the past four
paleontology.
years.
2. At present, India does not have any UNESCO
Global Geoparks. Statement-II :
Which of the statements given above is/are In contrast to the Arctic polar vortex, the Antarctic
correct? polar vortex is stronger, larger, and longer-lasting.

(a) 1 only Which one of the following is correct in respect of

(b) 2 only the above statements?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Statement-I and statement-II are correct and
statement-II is the correct explanation to statement-I
56. Consider the following statements with (b) Statement-I and statement-II are correct and
reference to Sahitya Akademi Awards: statement-II is not the correct explanation to
statement-I
1. It is given to only 22 languages recognised in the (c) Statement-I is correct but statement-II is incorrect
8th schedule of the Indian Constitution. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but statement-II is correct
2. There is no limitation to the number of awards
given for a particular year. 61. Which one of the following feature is essential
to ensure independence in the Indian judiciary?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Division of powers
(b) Separation of powers
(a) 1 only
(c) Committed judiciary
(b) 2 only
(d) Elected government
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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62. Which one of the following statements is 66. Consider the following statements :
incorrect with reference to the State Food Safety
Index, 2023 (SFSI)? Statement-I :
Supply chain resilience agreement seeks to mitigate
supply chain disruptions and improve crisis
(a) It is released annually by the Food Safety and coordination to support the timely delivery of
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). affected goods during a COVID like crisis.
(b) The Compliance parameter was given the highest
weightage. Statement-II :
(c) Only Maharashtra showed significant All members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
improvement in the SFSI rank. (IPEF) including India entered into a supply chain
(d) Nearly all major states slip-on food safety resilience agreement.
compared to 2019.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
63. The Bazball approach is recently seen in news the above statements?
is associated with which of the following Sport? a) Statement-I and statement-II are correct and
statement-II is the correct explanation to statement-I
(a) Football b) Statement-I and statement-II are correct and
(b) Tennis statement-II is not the correct explanation to
(c) Volleyball statement-I
(d) Cricket c) Statement-I is correct but statement-II is incorrect
d) Statement-I is incorrect but statement-II is correct
64. Consider the following statements with
67. Consider the following statements:
reference to Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI): 1. Bail is a system of releasing a prisoner with
suspension of the sentence.
1. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry 2. Parole is the legal release of an accused individual
of Home Affairs. from detention with the stipulation that they will
2. It was established based on the recommendations appear in court at a later date.
of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of 3. As per the Indian Constitution, every accused is
Corruption. entitled to apply for bail in India.
3. The Director of the Central Bureau of 4. Parole cannot be claimed as a matter of right.
Investigation (CBI) is appointed by the central
Which of the statements given above is/are
government.
correct?
How many of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Only one (d) 3 and 4 only
(b) Only two
(c) All three 68. Which one of the following initiates the
(d) None process for determining the nature and extent of
forest rights for traditional forest dwellers and
65. Consider the following statements with forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes under Forest
reference to Press Council of India: Rights Act, 2006?

1. It is a statutory, quasi-judicial entity entrusted (a) Ministry of Tribal Affairs

with the role of overseeing the press in India. (b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
2. It can penalise newspapers, news agencies, Change
editors and journalists for violation of the guidelines. (c) Gram Sabha
3. The powers of the Press Council of India to (d) Governor
enforce standards extends both to print media and
electronic media.

Which of the statements given above is/are

incorrect?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only

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69. Consider the following statements with 73. It is primarily emitted from burning fossil
reference to Patent Rights in India: fuels, and is a gaseous pollutant harmful to trees
1. A statutory right granted in exchange for full and plants. High concentrations damage foliage,
disclosure of an invention. stunt growth, turn leaves yellow, and contribute
2. In India, the term of a patent is 20 years from the to acid rain.Which of the following pollutants
date of filing the patent application. suits the above description?
3. Patent protection is a territorial right and
therefore it is effective only within the territory of (a) Nitrous oxide
India. (b) Sulphur dioxide
How many of the statements given above is/are (c) Ammonia
correct? (d) Carbon monoxide
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 74. With reference to Greenhouse Gas Bulletin,
(c) All three consider the following Statements:
(d) None
1) It shows global average surface mole fractions for
70. It is a colourless, highly toxic, and flammable carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous
gas at room temperature. It is mainly used in oxide (N2O).
producing fertiliser, paper, plywood, and some 2) It provides insights on the change in radiative
resins. Mixed with water used on freshly caught forcing by long-lived GHGs (LLGHGs).
fishes to extend its shelf life and enhance its 3) Global averaged concentrations of methane (CH4)
in 2022 were a full 50% above the pre-industrial era
sensory attributes such as colour. Which one of
for the first time.
the following suits the above description?
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Sodium benzoate
(b) Formaldehyde formalyene a) Only one
(c) Sulphur Dioxide b) Only two
(d) Sodium Nitrite c) All three
71. Consider the following statements with d) None
reference to One District, One Product Scheme: 75. With respect to Asia-Pacific Economic
1. The respective States/UTs would identify and Cooperation, consider the following statements:
recommend ODOPs for their districts to the Ministry
of Food Processing for approval. 1) Currently, It has 21 members.
2. The scheme is restricted only to a perishable agri 2) It aims to create greater prosperity for the people
produce, cereal based product or a food product. of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive,
sustainable, innovative growth and by accelerating
Which of the statements given above is/are regional economic integration.
correct? 3) India is a member of APEC.
(a) 1 only
How many of the above statement(s) is/are
(b) 2 only
incorrect?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only one
72. Consider the following statements with (b) Only two
reference to Energy Conservation Building Code (c) All three
(d) None
(ECBC), 2017:
76. Consider the following statements regarding
1. It sets minimum energy standards for new
commercial buildings having a connected load of 100 Central Consumer Protection Authority:
kW or contract demand of 120 kVA or more.
2. It is designed to be applied to both new building 1) It has been established under the Consumer
constructions and the retrofitting of existing Protection Act, 2019.
structures. 2) It can impose a penalty of upto 10 lakh rupees on
3. It is applicable for both Government and private manufacturers, advertisers and endorsers for any
buildings. misleading advertisements.
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above is/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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77. Dachigam National Park is found in which one 82. With reference to Microfinance Industry
of the following States/UTs? Network (MFIN) , consider the following
statements :
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Himachal Pradesh 1. MFIN was established in 2009 as an Association
(c) Kashmir for NBFC-MFIs.
(d) Sikkim 2. MFIN is India's first Self-Regulatory Organization
for the NBFC-MFIs.
78. Which of the following reports are published 3. Only NBFCs are members of MFIN.
by the United Nations Environment Programme?
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Adaptation Gap Report a) Only one

2. Emissions Gap Report b) Only two
3. Climate Change Performance Index c) All three
d) None
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below: 83. Where is the volcanic mountain, Mount Merapi
located?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (a) Indonesia
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) Japan
(d) 3 only (c) Philippines
(d) United States of America
79. The Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness
(IPMDA) initiative is announced by which of the 84. With reference to Rupay credit card on
following group? UPI,consider the following statements:

(a) SAARC 1. There is no limit for the number of transactions

(b) QUAD carried out from linked Credit Cards on UPI.
(c) BIMSTEC 2. Customers will not be charged for linking or
(d) ASEAN carrying out any transaction from the linked Credit
Card on UPI.
80. ‘Generative Adversarial Networks’ recently 3. There is no restriction of linking RuPay Credit
seen in news is related to Card on UPI.
4. Amount limit per card per day is Rs. 3 lakh.
(a) A tool for creating deep fakes. Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) A type of Virtual Private Network (VPN) below:
(c) A type of malware
(d) An example of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
81. PM MITRA scheme is related to which of the c) 2, 3 and 4 only
following? d) 1, 2 and 3 only

(a) It is aimed at improving socio-economic 85. With reference to Rat hole mining In India,
conditions of PVTGs. Consider the following statements:
(b) It is aimed to set up mega textile parks and
promote the entire value chain. 1. Rat hole mining is largely prevalent in Khasi and
(c) It aims to resolve customer complaints about Jaintia hills of Meghalaya.
certain banking services and facilitate the settlement 2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned the
of those complaints. practice in 2014.
(d) It is a property survey program that aims to 3. Rat-hole mining is broadly of two types, side-
provide rural people with the right to document their cutting procedure and box-cutting.
residential properties.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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86. Who was the Viceroy of India when Bhagat 90. Consider the following statements regarding
Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt hurled bombs at the Surrogacy law in India:
Central Legislative Assembly and threw
pamphlets that stated, ‘To make the Deaf Hear'? 1. In gestational surrogacy, the intended mother or a
donor provides the egg, and the intended father or a
(a) Chelmsford sperm donor provides the sperm.
(b) Irwin 2. In traditional surrogacy the surrogate conceives
(c) Willingdon with her own eggs and the intended father's sperm.
(d) Linlithgow 3. Altruistic surrogacy involves no monetary
compensation to the surrogate mother other than the
87. Consider the following statements: medical expenses and insurance coverage during the
pregnancy.
1. Lowering the gold equivalency of a currency
2. Lowering the value of a currency relative to How many of the above statements is/are correct?
another currency
3. Setting a lower exchange rate for the national (a) Only one
currency in relation to a foreign currency (b) Only two
4. Removing a currency unit's legal tender status (c) All three
(d) None
How many of the above measures can be used for
devaluation of a currency? 91. Consider the following Ocean currents:

(a) Only one 1. Gulf Stream

(b) Only two 2. North Atlantic Current
(c) Only three
3. Labrador Current
(d) All four
4. South Equatorial Current
88. Consider the following statements with
reference to Adjournment sine die with respect How many of the above given currents surrounds
to Indian parliament: the Sargasso sea?

(a) Only one

1) It refers to the temporary suspension of a
(b) Only two
parliamentary session with a defined amount of time.
(c) Only three
2) It lies with the presiding officer of the House.
(d) None
3) It affects the bills or motions pending before the
Houses. 92. Consider the following statements regarding
How many of the above statements is/are the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export
correct? Products (RoDTEP) scheme:

(a) Only one 1. The scheme has been introduced with an objective
(b) Only two to neutralize the taxes and duties suffered on
exported goods which are otherwise not credited or
(c) All three remitted or refunded in any manner and remain
(d) None embedded in the export goods.
2. This scheme provides for rebates of all hidden
Central, State, and Local duties/taxes/levies on the
89. Consider the following statements regarding goods exported which have not been refunded under
the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence any other existing scheme.
(GPAI) : 3. It is not a WTO compliant Scheme and does not
follow the global principle that the taxes/duties
1. India joined GPAI as a founding member on June should not be exported.
15, 2020. 4. The RoDTEP scheme has been made effective for
2. New Delhi Declaration on artificial intelligence the exports from 1st January 2021.
affirms the principles for responsible stewardship of
trustworthy AI.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements? (a) Only one

(a) Statement 1 is correct (b) Only two

(b) Statement 2 is correct
(c) Only three
(c) Both Statement 1 and statement 2 ares correct
(d) None is correct (d) All four

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93. In which of the following ways devaluation 97. With reference to Tantalum, Consider the
cannot be achieved? following statements :

(a) Lowering the gold equivalency of a currency 1. It has an extremely high melting point.
(b) Removing a currency unit's legal tender status 2. It is the most corrosion-resistant metal.
(c) Lowering the value of a currency relative to 3. It is used to make components for nuclear power
another currency
plants.
(d) Setting a lower exchange rate for the national
currency in relation to a foreign currency.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
94. Consider the following pairs:
(a) Only one
1. Rakhine town - Bangladesh
(b) Only two
2. Akhaura - Myanmar
3. Aden - Yemen (c) All three
(d) None
How many of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? 98. Consider the following :

(a) Only one 1. Low inflation

(b) Only two 2. Effective debt management
(c) All three
3. International investor confidence
(d) None
4. Strong monetary policy
95. With reference to the Comprehensive Nuclear How many of the above are necessary conditions
Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), consider the following
statements: for making the Indian rupee a hard currency?

(a) Only one

1. It is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear
(b) Only two
explosions for military or peaceful purposes.
(c) Only two
2. The treaty has not yet come into force.
(d) All Four

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 99. With reference to the Private Member Bills,
consider the following statements :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 1. These are legislative proposals introduced by a
(c) Both 1 and 2 member of the House who is not a minister.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The second half of every Friday during the session
is reserved for the members to introduce private
96. With reference to Sovereign gold bonds,
member bills.
consider the following statements :
3. The last time a private member's bill was passed
by both Houses was in 1970.
1. Sovereign gold bonds are sold through only public
sector banks. How many of the above statements are correct?

2. Sovereign Gold Bonds offer interest at the rate of (a) Only one
2.5% per annum. (b) Only two
3. Sovereign gold bonds carries no default risk . (c) All three

(d) None
How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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100. Consider the following statements with
reference to Price Stabilization Fund (PSF):

1. It supports market interventions for price

control of perishable agri-horticultural commodities.
2. The procurement of goods takes place directly
from farmers or farmers’ organisations at the farm
gate or mandis
3. It is utilised for granting interest free advance of
working capital to Central Agencies, State/UT
Governments/Agencies to undertake market
intervention operations.

How many of the statements given above is/are

correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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