1.)
“Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the
provisions of lending by which one of the following?
a) Asian
Development Bank
b)
International Monetary Fund
c) United
Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
d) World Bank
Ans: B
2.) With
reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
1. An
increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation
of rupee.
2. An
increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in
trade competitiveness.
3. An increasing trend in domestic infl ation relative to infl ation in other countries is likely to cause an increasing divergence between NEER and REER.
Which of
the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
3.) With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
1. If the
inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government
securities.
2. If the
rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the
market.
3. If
interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to
induce RBI to buy dollars.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
4.) With
reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following
statements:
1. It is an
initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.
2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.
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
Ans: C
5.) With reference to the India economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)”?
1.
Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs.
2. IIGs
provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation.
3. The
interests received as well as capital gains on IIBs are not taxable.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
6.) With
reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. They can
sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as
market-places.
2. The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1
only
b) 2
only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: C
7.) Which
of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy?
1. Farmers
harvesting their crops
2. Textile
mills converting raw cotton into fabrics
3. A
commercial bank lending money to a trading company
4. A
corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2, 3 and
4 only
c) 1, 3 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: A
8.) Which
one of the following situations best reflects “Indirect Transfers” often talked
about in media recently with reference to India?
a) An Indian company investing in a foreign enterprise and paying taxes to the foreign country on the profits arising out of its investment.
b) A foreign
company investing in India and paying taxes to the country of its base on the
profits arising out of its investment.
c) An Indian
company purchases tangible assets in a foreign country and sells such assets
after their value increases and transfers the proceeds to India.
d) A foreign company transfers shares and such shares derive their substantial value from assets located in India.
Ans: D
9.) With
reference to the expenditure made by an organization or a company, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. Acquiring
new technology is capital expenditure.
2. Debt
financing is considered capital expenditure, while equity financing is
considered revenue expenditure.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1
only
b) 2
only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: A
10.) With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
1. A share
of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings.
2. Dated
securities issued at market-related rates in auctions form a large component of
internal debt.
Which of
the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1
only
b) 2
only
c) Both 1
and 2
d) Neither 1
nor 2
Ans: C
11.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Pursuant
to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was
passed.
2. The
Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish
for contempt of themselves.
3. The
Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 1, 2 and
4 only
c) 3 and 4
only
d) 3
only
Ans: B
12.) With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1.
Government law officers and legal firms are recognized as advocates, but
corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as
advocates.
2. Bar
Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and
recognition of law colleges.
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
Ans: B
13.)
Consider the following statements:
1. A bill
amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of
India.
2. When a
Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is
obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
14.)
Consider the following statements:
1. The
Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet
Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and
Deputy Minister.
2. The total
number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister,
shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
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
Ans: B
15.)
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
1. To ratify
the declaration of Emergency
2. To pass a
motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. To
impeach the President of India
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: B
16.) With
reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:
1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
2. The law
does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to
decide a defection case.
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
Ans: B
17.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.
2. According
to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his
resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.
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
Ans: D
18.) With
reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following
statements:
1. Mandamus
will not lie against a private organization unless it is entrusted with a
public duty.
2. Mandamus
will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: C
19.) With
reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following
statements:
1. Private
and public hospitals must adopt it.
2. As it
aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be
part of it ultimately.
3. It has
seamless portability across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
20.) With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. As per
the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of
Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.
2. There is
a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok
Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
3. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings.
4. The
well-established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy
Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the
Prime Minister.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3
only
b) 1, 2 and
3
c) 3 and 4
only
d) 2 and 4
only
Ans: A
21. Among
the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of
both methane and nitrous oxide?
a) Cotton
b) Rice
c) Sugarcane
d) Wheat
Ans: B
22.)
“System of Rice Intensification” of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and
drying of rice fields is practised, results in :
1. Reduced
seed requirement
2. Reduced
methane production
3. Reduced
electricity consumption
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
23.)
Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into
a desert ?
a) Lake
Victoria
b) Lake
Faguibine
c) Lake
Oguta
d) Lake
Volta
Ans: B
24.)
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following
rivers?
a) Cauvery
b) Manjira
c) Pennar
d)
Tungabhadra
Ans: C
25.)
Consider the following pairs Peak Mountains
1.
NamchaBarwa - Garhwal Himalaya
2. Nanda
Devi – Kumaon Himalaya
3. Nokrek –
Sikkim Himalaya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: B
26.) The
term “Levant” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the
following regions?
a) Region
along the eastern Mediterranean shores
b) Region
along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
c) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
d) The
entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
Ans: A
27.)
Consider the following countries:
1.
Azerbaijan
2.
Kyrgyzstan
3.
Tajikistan
4.
Turkmenistan
5. Uzbekistan
Which of
the above have borders with Afghanistan?
a) 1, 2 and
5 only
b) 1, 2, 3
and 4 only
c) 3, 4 and
5 only
d) 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5
Ans: C
28.)
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1. Monazite
is a source of rare earths.
2. Monazite
contains thorium.
3. Monazite
occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India.
4. In India,
Government bodies only can process or export monazite.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1, 2 and
3 only
b) 1, 2 and
4 only
c) 3 and 4
only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: B
29.) In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
a) First
half of the month of June
b) Second
half of the month of June
c) First
half of the month of July
d) Second
half of the month of July
Ans: B
30.) Consider the following pairs: Wetland / Lake Location
1. Hokera
Wetland – Punjab
2. Renuka
Wetland – Himachal Pradesh
3.
Rudrasagar Lake — Tripura
4.
Sasthamkotta Lake – Tamil Nadu
How many
pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) Only one
pair
b) Only two
pairs
c) Only three pairs
d) All four
pairs
Ans: B
31.)
Consider the following :
1.
AarogyaSetu
2. CoWIN
3.
DigiLocker
4. DIKSHA
Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2, 3 and
4 only
c) 1, 3 and
4 only
d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: D
32.) With
reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements:
1. Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data.
2. In Web
3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.
3. Web 3.0
is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
33.)
With reference to “Software as a Service (SaaS)”, consider the following
statements:
1. SaaS
buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields.
2. SaaS
users can access their data through their mobile devices.
3. Outlook,
Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of SaaS.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
34.) Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the “Fractional Orbital Bombardment System” often talked about in media?
a) A
hypersonic missile is -launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching
the Earth and explodes it in space.
b) A
spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions.
c) A missile
is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the
Earth.
d) A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface.’
Ans: C
35.)
Which one of the following is the context in which the term “qubit” is
mentioned?
a) Cloud
Services
b) Quantum
Computing
c) Visible
Light Communication Technologies
d) Wireless
Communication Technologies
Ans: B
36.)
Consider the following communication technologies:
1.
Closed-circuit Television
2. Radio
Frequency Identification
3. Wireless
Local Area Network
Which of
the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
37.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Biofilms
can form on medical implants within human tissues.
2. Biofilms
can form on food and food processing surfaces.
3. Biofilms
can exhibit antibiotic resistance.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
38.)
Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics:
1.
Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.
2. The
organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not “naturally
occur in our gut.
3. Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
Ans: C
39.)
In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider
the following statements:
1. The Serum
Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA
platform.
2. Sputnik V
vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform.
3. COVAXIN
is an inactivated pathogen based vaccine.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3 18
Ans: B
40.)
If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following
are the possible effects on the Earth?
1. GPS and navigation systems could fail.
2. Tsunamis
could occur at equatorial regions.
3. Power
grids could be damaged.
4. Intense
auroras could occur over much of the Earth.
5. Forest
fires could take place over much of the planet.
6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.
7. Shortwave
radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be
interrupted.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2, 4
and 5 only
b) 2, 3, 5,
6 and 7 only
c) 1,3, 4, 6
and 7 only
d) 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6 and 7
Ans: C
41.)
“Climate Action Tracker” which monitors the emission reduction pledges of
different countries is a:
a) Database
created by coalition of research organisations
b) Wing of
“International Panel of Climate Change”
c) Committee under “United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change”
d) Agency
promoted and financed by United Nations Environment Programme and World Bank
Ans: A
42.)
Consider the following statements:
1. “The
Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate
action by building large networks and runs them.
2. The
International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a
global initiative “EP100”.
3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emmission reduction goals.
4. Some
Indian companies are members of EP100.
5. The
International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1, 2, 4
and 5
b) 1, 3 and
4 only
c) 2, 3 and
5 only
d) 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5
Ans: B
43.) “If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statements?
a) The water
cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff, subsoil percolation and evaporation.
b) Algae
from the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles
and mammals thrive.
c) Wetlands
play a vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilization.
d) Aquatic
plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients.
Ans: A
44.) In
the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements:
1. The
24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 ug/m3 and annual mean of PM2.5
should not exceed 5 μg/m³.
2. In a
year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of
inclement weather.
3. PM10 can
penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream.
4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1, 3 and
4
b) 1 and 4
only
c) 2, 3 and
4
d) 1 and 2
only
Ans: B
45.)
With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the
following statements:
1. It is a
fungus.
2. It grows
in some Himalayan forest areas.
3. It is
commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north- eastern India.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
Ans: C
46.) With
reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in
our daily lives, consider the following statements:
1. Its
fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their
properties.
2.
Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage.
3. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products.
4. Articles
made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse
gas emmisions.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 1 and 4
d) 2 and 3
Ans: A
47.)
Which of the following is not a bird?
a) Golden
Mahseer
b) Indian
Nightjar
c) Spoonbill
d) White
Ibis
Ans: A
48.) Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ?
1. Alfalfa
2. Amaranth
3. Chickpea
4. Clover
5. Purslane
(Kulfa)
6. Spinach
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 3, 5
and 6 only
c) 2, 4, 5
and 6 only
d) 1, 2, 4,5
and 6
Ans: A
49.)
“Biorock technology” is talked about in which one of the following situations?
a)
Restoration of damaged coral reefs
b) Development of building materials using plant residues
c)
Identification of areas for exploration/extraction of shale gas
d) Providing
salt licks for wild animals in forests/protected areas
Ans: A
50.) The
“Miyawaki method” is well known for the:
a) Promotion
of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas
b)
Development of gardens using genetically modified flora
c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas
d)
Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces
Ans: C
51.) In
the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were
divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects.
Which of the
following were treated as “Reserved” subjects?
1.
Administration of Justice
2. Local Self-Government
3. Land
Revenue
4. Police
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 2, 3 and
4
c) 1, 3 and
4
d) 1, 2 and
4
Ans: C
52.) In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:
a) Clothing
b) Coins
c) Ornaments
d) Weapons
Ans: B
53.)
Consider the following freedom fighters:
1. Barindra
Kumar Ghosh
2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
3. Rash
Behari Bose
Who of
the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: D
54.) With
reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following
statements:
1. The
Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies
as well as the Princely States.
2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution, would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status.
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
Ans: B
55.) With
reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1.
Nettipakarana
2.
Parishishtaparvan
3.
Avadanashataka
4.
TrishashtilakshanaMahapurana
Which of
the above are Jaina texts?
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 2 and 4
only
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 2, 3 and
4
Ans: B
56.)
With reference to Indian History, consider the following pairs:
Historical
person Known as
1. Aryadeva
— Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni
— Vaishnava scholar
How many
pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) None of
the pairs
b) Only one
pair
c) Only two
pairs
d) All three
pairs
Ans: C
57.)
With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
1. The first
Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji.
2. During
the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and
besieged the city.
3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: B
58.) With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “KulahDaran”?
a) Arab
merchants
b) Qalandars
c) Persian
calligraphists
d) Sayyids
Ans: D
59.) With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
1. The Dutch
established their factories/werehouses on the east coast on lands granted to
them by Gajapati rulers.
2. Alfonso
de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate.
3. The
English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land
leased from a representative of the Vijayanagaraempire.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
60.)
According to Kautiyla’s Arthahastra, which of the following are correct?
1. A person
could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.
2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.
3. If a son
born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the
legal status of the master’s son.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
61.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Tight
monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight.
2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs).
3.
Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with
ECBs.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
62.)
Consider the following States :
1. Andhra
Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal
Pradesh
4. Tripura
How many
of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
a) Only one
State
b) Only two
States
c) Only
three States
d) All four
States
Ans: D
63.)
Consider the following statements:
1. In India,
credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of India.
2. The
rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a public limited company.
3. Brickwork
Ratings is an Indian credit rating agency.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
64.) With
reference to the ‘Banks Board Bureau (BBB), which of the following statements
are correct ?
1. The
Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB.
2. BBB
recommends for the selection of heads for Public Sector Banks.
3. BBB helps
the Public Sector Banks in developing strategies and capital raising plans.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: B
65.) With
reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements:
1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of interest.
2. The
option to convert to equity affords the bondholder a degree of indexation to
rising consumer prices.
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
Ans: C
66.)
Consider the following:
1. Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. Missile
Technology Control Regime
3. Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation
India is
a member of which of the above?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
67.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Vietnam
has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.
2. Vietnam
is led by a multi-party political system.
3. Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.
4. For a
long time Vietnam’s low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted
global manufacturers.
5. Vietnam
has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 2 and 4
b) 3 and 5
c) 1, 3 and
4
d) 1 and 2
Ans: C
68.) In
India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price
stability by controlling inflation?
a)
Department of Consumer Affairs
b)
Expenditure Management Commission
c) Financial
Stability and Development Council
d) Reserve
Bank of India
Ans: D
69.)
With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following
statements:
1. They
enable the digital representation of physical assets.
2. They are
unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain.
3. They can
be traded or exchanged at equivalency and therefore can be used as a medium of
commercial transactions.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
70.)
Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs States
1.
Ghataprabha – Telangana
2. Gandhi
Sagar – Madhya Pradesh
3. Indira
Sagar – Andhra Pradesh
4. Maithon –
Chhattisgarh
How many
pairs given above are not correctly matched?
a) Only one
pair
b) Only two
pairs
c) Only
three pairs
d) All four
pairs
Ans: A
71.) In
India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes,
closures, etrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing worker?
a) Central
Statistics Office
b)
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
c) Labour
Bureau
d) National
Technical Manpower Information System
Ans: C
72.) In
India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) ?
1. CCO is
the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
2. It
monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
3. It hears
any objection to the Government’s notification relating to acquisition of
coal-bearing areas.
4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 3 and 4
only
c) 1 and 2
only
d) 1, 2 and
4
Ans: A
73.) If a
particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of
India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of
it?
a) This
would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
b) This
would create a local self-governing body in that area.
c) This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
d) The State
having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.
Ans: A
74.
Consider the following statements:
1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
2. The
National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs ‘in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to
address the challenges of Urban India.
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
Ans: B
75.)
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986?
a) Central
Water Commission
b) Central
Ground Water Board
c) Central
Ground Water Authority
d) National
Water Development Agency
Ans: C
76.) With
reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a
committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
2. It
traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
3. It
assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the
General Assembly for approval.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2
Ans: A
77.)
Which one of the following statements best describes the ‘Polar Code’?
a) It is the
international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.
b) It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.
c) It is a
set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake
research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.
d) It is a
trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
Ans: A
78.) With
reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following
statements:
1. The UN
General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent
Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN
headquarters.
Which of
the statements given above are correct ?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
79.) With
reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Tea
Board is a statutory body.
2. It is a
regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
4. The Board
has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) and 4
d) 1 and 4
Ans: D
80.)
Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?
a) Conveying
a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and
environmentally sound
b) Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
c) Ignoring
the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure
development
d) Making
mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
Ans: A
81.)
Consider the following statements:
1. High
clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.
2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth’s surface and thus cause warming effect.
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
Ans: D
82.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Bidibidi
is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
3. Some
people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in
Kenya.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: C
83.
Consider the following countries
1. Armenia
2.
Azerbaijan
3. Croatia
4. Romania
5.
Uzbekistan
Which of
the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?
a) 1, 2 and
4
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 5
d) 3, 4 and
5
Ans: C
84.
Consider the following statements
1. Gujarat
has the largest solar park in India.
2. Kerala
has a fully solar powered International Airport.
3. Goa has
the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
Which of
the statements given below is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: B
85.) With
reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the
following statements:
1. A coastal
state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a
limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in
accordance with the convention.
2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
3. The
Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the
baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea in measure.
Which of
the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: D
86.)
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue which Senkaku
Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
a) It is
generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around
South China Sea.
b) China and
Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea
c) A
permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to
increase its defence capabilities.
d) Through International Courts of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
Ans: B
87.)
Consider the following pairs Country Important reason for being in the news
recently
1. Chad
Setting up of permanent military base by Chine
2. Guinea
Suspension of Constitution and Government by military
3. Lebanon
Severe and prolonged economic depression
4. Tunisia Suspension of Parliament by President
How many
pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) Only one
pair
b) Only two
pairs
c) Only
three pairs
d) All four
Pairs
Ans: C
88.) Consider the following pairs: Region often mentioned, in the news Country
1. Anatolia
- Turkey
2. Amhara -
Ethiopia
3. Cabo
Delgado - Spain
4. Catalonia
- Italy
How many
pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) Only one
pair
b) Only two
pairs
c) Only
three pairs
d) All four
pairs
Ans: B
89.) With
reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following
statements:
1. Wild
animals are the sole property of the government.
2. When a
wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection
whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
3.
Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is
sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only
Ans: A
90.)
Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as
cultivators of fungi?
a) Ant
b) Cockroach
c) Crab
d) Spider
Ans: A
91.)
Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts Location in
the State of
1. Dhauli -
Odisha
2. Erragudi
- Andhra Pradesh
3. Jaugada -
Madhya Pradesh
4. Kalsi -
Karnataka
How many
pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) Only one
pair
b) Only two pairs
c) Only
three pairs
d) All four
pairs
Ans: B
92.)
Consider the following pairs:
King Dynasty
1. Nannuka -
Chandela
2.
Jayashakti - Paramara
3. Nagabhata II - Gurjara-Pratihara
4. Bhoja -
Rashtrakuta
How many
pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) Only one
pair
b) Only two
pairs
c) Only
three pairs
d) All four
pairs
Ans: B
93.)
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South
India is correct?
a) Sangam
poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
c) Sangam
poems have no references to warrior ethic.
d) Sangam
literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
Ans: B
94.)
“Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the
reign of:
a) Akbar
b) Humayun
c) Shahjahan
d) Aurangzeb
Ans: A
95.) The world’s second tallest statue in
sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at
Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents
the, teachings of Ramanuja?
a) The best means of salvation was devotion.
b) Vedas are
eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
c) Logical
arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
d) Salvation
was to be obtained through meditation.
Ans: A
96.) The
Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple
at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath
Temple?
1. Somnath
Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3.
PranPratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was
done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
a) 1 and 2
only
b) 2 and 3
only
c) 1 and 3
only
d) 1, 2 and
3
Ans: A
97.)
Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T
cells in the human body?
a) They
protect the body from environmental allergens.
b) They
alleviate the body’s pain and inflammation.
c) They act
as immune-suppressants in the body.
d) They
protect the body from the diseases caused by pathogens.
Ans: D
98.)
Consider the following statements:
1. Other
than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature.
2.
Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some
cosmetics.
3.
Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter the environment are
unsafe for humans.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
Ans: D
99.)
Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:
1. Assess
the age of a plant or animal.
2.
Distinguish among species that look alike.
3. Identify
undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
Ans: D
100.
Consider the following
1. Carbon
monoxide
2. Nitrogen
oxide
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur
dioxide
Excess of
which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain?
a) 1, 2 and
3
b) 2 and 4
only
c) 4 only
d) 1, 3 and
4
Ans: B
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