Q1. In
which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a
prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
(a) Andhra
(b) Gandhara
(c) Kalinga
(d) Magadha
Ans: A
Q2. With
reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:
1.
The
concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2.
Stupa
was generally a repository of relics.
3.
Stupa
was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q3. With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri
were well known as
(a) capital
cities
(b) ports
(c) centres
of iron-and-steel making
(d) shrines
of Jain Tirthankaras
Ans: B
Q4. Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?
(a) Kings
employing women bodyguards
(b) Learned
persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical
matters
(c) Young
girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals
(d) A king
defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death
Ans: D
Q5.
Consider the following dynasties
1.
Hoysala
2.
Gahadavala
3.
Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many
of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) None
Ans: D
Q6. With
reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:
Literary
work Author
1.
Devichandraguptam - Bilhana
2. Hammira-Mahakavya - Nayachandra Suri
3.
Milinda-panha - Nagarjuna
4.
Nitivakyamrita - Somadeva Suri
How many
of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: B/C
Q7. "Souls are not only the
property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many
other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious
sects."The Above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one
of the following religious sects of ancient India?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Shaivism
(d)
Vaishnavism
Ans: B
Q8. Who among Vijayanagara the following rulers of Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
(a) Devarava
I
(b)
Mallikarjuna
(c) Vira
Vijaya
(d)
Virupaksha
Ans: A
Q9. Who
among the following rulers of medieval Guiarat surrendered Diu to the
Portuguese?
(a) Ahmad
Shah
(b) Mahmud
Begarha
(c) Bahadur
Shah
(d) Muhammad
Shah
Ans: C
Q10. By
which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated
as the Governor General of India?
(a) The
Regulating Act
(b) The
Pitt's India Act
(c) The Charter Act of 1793
(d) The
Charter Act of 1833
Ans: D
Q11. In
essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
(a) The
principle of natural justice
(b) The
procedure established by law
(c) Fair application of law
(d) Equality
before law
Ans: A/C
Q12.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by
State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day
administration of prisons.
Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but
Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but
Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q13.
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the
'Constitution' of a country?
(a) It
determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
(b) It
enables the creation of political offices and a government.
(c) It
defines and limits the powers of government.
(d) It
secures social justice, social equality and social security.
Ans: C
Q14. In
India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed
to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental
Rights?
(a) 1st
Amendment
(b) 42nd
Amendment
(c) 44th
Amendment
(d) 86th
Amendment
Ans: A
Q15.
Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India:
1. The
National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The
National Human Rights Commission
3. The
National Law Commission
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many
of the above constitutional bodies?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: A
Q16.
Consider the following statements:
1.
If
the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of
India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office
of President before the date of decision become invalid.
2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the grounds that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
3.
When
a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time
limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Al three
(d) None
Ans: D
Q17. With
reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament,consider the
following statements:
1.
When
the Lok Sabha transmits the Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or
reject the Bill.
2.
When
the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or
reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for the Finance Bill.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: A
Q18. Consider the following statements:
Once the
Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'
1.
the
Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such
forest
2.
hunting
is not allowed in such area
3.
people
of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
4. people of such area are allowed traditional agriculture practices
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: B
Q19. With
reference to 'Scheduled Areas in India', consider the following statements:
1.
Within
a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an
Order of the President.
2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
3.
The
Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports
to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the
States.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q20.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgments that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration.
Statement-II: Article 335 of the Constitution of
India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q21.
Consider the following statements
Statement-I: India, despite having uranium
deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-1
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q22.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Marsupials are not naturally found
in India.
Statement-II: Marsupials can thrive only in
montane grasslands with no predators.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q23.
Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species
Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?
(a) The
International Union for Conservation of Nature
(b) The
United Nations Environment Programme
(c) The
United Nations World Commission for Environment and Development
(d) The World Wide Fund for Nature
Ans: A
Q24.
Consider the following fauna:
1.
Lion-tailed Macaque
2. Malabar
Civet
3. Sambar
Deer
How many
of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q25.
Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin
to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?
(a)
Butterflies
(b) Dragonflies
(c)
Honeybees
(d) Wasps
Ans: C
Q26.
Consider the following statements:
1.
Some
mushrooms have medicinal properties.
2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties.
3.
Some
mushrooms have insecticidal properties.
4.
Some
mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: D
Q27.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:
1.
They
build nests by making burrows in the ground.
2.
They
store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
3.
They
are omnivorous.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q28.
Consider the following statements
1.
Some
microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling
point of water.
2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water.
3.
Some
microorganisms can grow in a highly acidic environment with a pH below 3.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q29.
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a
hole in a tree or a log of wood?
(a) Fishing
cat
(b)
Orangutan
(c) Otter
(d) Sloth
Bear
Ans: B
Q30.
Consider the following:1. Aerosols2. Foam agents3. Fire retardants4.
LubricantsIn the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: D
Q31.
Consider the following statements:
1.
Jhelum
River passes through Wular Lake.
2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
3.
Meandering
of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
How many
of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q32.
Consider the following pairs:
1.
Kamarajar
Port : First major port in India registered as a company
2.
Mundra
Port : Largest privately owned port in India
3.
Vishakhapatnam
Port: Largest container port in India
How many
of the above pairs correctly matched?
(a) Only one
pair
(b) Only two
pairs
(c) All three pairs
(d) None of
the pairs
Ans: B
Q33.
Consider the following trees :
1.
Jackfruit
(Artocarpus heterophyllus)
2.
Mahua
(Madhuca indica)
3.
Teak
(Tectona grands)
How many
of the above are deciduous trees?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q34.
Consider the following statements
1.
India
has more arable area than China.
2.
The
proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
3.
The
average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in
China.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q35.
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level,
giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
(a)
Bhitarkanika Mangroves
(b)
Marakkanam Salt Pans
(c) Naupada
Swamp
(d) Rann of
Kutch
Ans: D
Q36.
Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India,
are rich sources of which one of the following?
(a)
Aluminium
(b) Copper
(c) Iron
(d) Titanium
Ans: D
Q37.
About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of
batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
(a)
Argentina
(b) Botswana
(c) the
Democratic Republic of the Congo
(d)
Kazakhstan
Ans: C
Q38.
Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
(a) Cameroon
(b) Nigeria
(c) South
Sudan
(d) Uganda
Ans: A
Q39.
Consider the following statements:
1.
Amarkantak
Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.
2.
Biligirirangan
Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.
3.
Seshachalam
Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: D
Q40. With
reference to India's projects on connectivity, consider the following
statements:
1.
East-West
Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.
2.
Trilateral
Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar.
3. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: D
Q41.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in
Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is
exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable.
Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borrowers
under the 'Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and
Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I incorrect but Statement-ll is correct
Ans: D
Q42.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past,
many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.
Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that
they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary
policy means.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is correct incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: A
Q43. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one
of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.
Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources
from the private sector to the State.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both
Statement-| and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: B/C
Q44.
Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is
considered to be part of 'sterilization?
(a)
Conducting 'Open Market Operations'
(b)
Oversight of settlement and payment systems
(c) Debt and cash management for the Central and State Governments
(d)
Regulating the functions of Non-banking Financial Institutions
Ans: A
Q45.
Consider the following markets
1.
Government Bond Market
2. Call
Money Market
3. Treasury
Bill Market
4. Stock
Market
How many
of the above are included in capital markets?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: B
Q46.
Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large
Field'?
(a) Resettlement of a large number of
people, uprooted from their countries due to war, by giving them a large
cultivable land which they cultivate collectively and share the produce
(b) Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations
(c) Many marginal farmers in an area
together make a contract with a corporate body and surrender. their land to the
corporate body for a fixed term for which the corporate body makes a payment of
agreed amount to the farmers
(d) A company extends loans, technical knowledge and material inputs to a number of small farmers in an area so that they produce the agricultural commodity required by the company for its manufacturing process and commercial production
Ans: B
Q47.
Consider the following statements:
1.
The
Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia
abyssinica) seeds.
2.
Niger
is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3.
Some
tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q48.
Consider the investments in the following assets:
1.
Brand
recognition
2.
Inventory
3.
Intellectual
property
4.
Mailing
list of clients
How many
of the above are considered intangible investments?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: C
Q49.
Consider the following:
1.
Demographic
performance
2.
Forest
and ecology
3. Governance reforms
4.
Stable
government
5.
Tax
and fiscal efforts
For the
horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of
the above as criteria other than population area and income distance?
(a) Only two
(b) Only
three
(c) Only
four
(d) All five
Ans: B
Q50.
Consider the following infrastructure sectors:
1.
Affordable
housing
2.
Mass
rapid transport
3. Health care
4.
Renewable
energy
How many
of the above does the UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and
Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: C
Q51.With
reference to home guards, consider the following statements:
1.
Home
Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central
Government.
2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security
3.
To
prevent infiltration on the international border / coastal areas, the Border
Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q52. With
reference to India, consider the following pairs:
|
Sr. No. |
Action |
The Act under which it is covered |
|
1. |
Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms |
The Official Secrets Act, 1923 |
|
2. |
Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties |
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 |
|
3. |
Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal
safety of others |
The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 |
How many
of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Ans: B
Q53.
Consider the following pairs:
|
Sr No. |
Regions often mentioned in news |
Reason for being in news |
|
1. |
North Kivu and Ituri |
War between Armenia and Azerbaijan |
|
2. |
Nagorno-Karabakh |
Insurgency in Mozambique |
|
3. |
Kherson and zaporizhzhya |
Dispute between Israel and Lebanon |
How many
of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Ans: D
Q54.
Consider the following statements
Statement-1: Israel has established diplomatic
relations with some Arab States.
Statement-II: The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated
by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q55.
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards.
|
1. |
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award |
For the most spectacular and outstanding
performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years |
|
2.
|
Arjuna Award |
For the lifetime achievement by a sportperson |
|
3. |
Dronocharya Award |
To honour eminent coaches who have successfully
trained sports person or teams |
|
4. |
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar |
To recognize the contribution made by sports
persons even after their retirement |
How many
of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) All four
Ans: B
Q56.
Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 :
1.
It
was the first time that the Chess Olympiad was held in India.
2.
The
official mascot was named ‘Thambi'.
3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.
4.
The
trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.
How many
of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: B
Q57.
Consider the following pairs:
|
Sr No. |
Area of conflict mentioned in news |
Country where it is located |
|
1. |
Donbas |
Syria |
|
2. |
Kachin |
Ethiopia |
|
3. |
Tigray |
North Yemen |
How many
of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Ans: D
Q58. In recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international
attention for which one of the following reasons is common to all of them?
(a)
Discovery of rich deposits of rare earth elements
(b)
Establishment of Chinese military bases
(c)
Southward expansion of Sahara Desert
(d) Successful coups
Ans: D
Q59.
Consider the following heavy industries
1.
Fertilizer plants
2. Oil
refineries
3. Steel
plants
Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q60. Consider the following statements about G-20:
1.
The
G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers
and Central Bank Governors to discuss international economic and financial
issues.
2.
Digital
public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities.
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
Q61. With
reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell,
James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
(a) archaeological excavations
(b)
establishment of English Press in Colonial India
(c)
establishment of Churches in Princely States
(d)
construction of railways in Colonial India
Ans: A
Q62.
Consider the following pairs:
Site
Well known for
1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
2. Bhaja
: Buddhist cave shrine
3.
Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine
How many
of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q63.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the
National Handloom Day.
Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi
Movement was launched on the same day.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements ?
(a) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-ll is the correct
explanation for Statement
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-Il is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: A
Q64.
Consider the following statements statements in respect of the National Flag of
India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002
Statement-I: One of the the National standard
Flag of sizes India of is 600 mm × 400 mm.
Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the
height (width) of the Flag shall be 3: 2.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement- I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
Q65.
Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:
Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated
on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the
Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the
Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q66. Consider the following statements
Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading
exporters of gold in terms of value.
Statement-II: Switzerland has the second largest
gold reserves in the world.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement- I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q67. Consider the following statements
Statement-I: Recently, the United States of
America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and
Technology Council'.
Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that
through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical
productivity under their control.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
Statement-I explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q68.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: India accounts for 3.2% of global
export of goods.
Statement-II: Many local companies and some
foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's
'Production-linked Incentive' scheme.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
Q69. Consider the following statements:
The
'Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European Union is a treaty that
1.
limits
the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union
2.
makes
the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities
3.
enables
the countries of European Union to share the their technologies
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: A
Q70.
Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.
2.
The
objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member
countries.
3.
The
GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its
objectives and commitments.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Ans: D
Q71.
Consider the following countries
1.
Bulgaria
2.
Czech
Republic
3.
Hungary
4. Latvia
5.
Lithuania
6.
Romania
How many
of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
(a) Only two
(b) Only
three
(c) Only
four
(d) Only
five
Ans: A
Q72. With
reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is
correct?
(a) The
total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of
that received at the poles.
(b) Infrared
rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.
(c) Infrared
waves are largely absorbed that is by water vapour concentrated in the lower
atmosphere.
(d) Infrared waves are a part of visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.
Ans: C
Q73.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is
rich in nutrients.
Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of
tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose
quickly.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
Q74.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The temperature contrast between
continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.
Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more
than that of land surface.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-II
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: A
Q75.
Consider the following statements,
1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves.
2.
In
P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave
propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right
angles to the direction of wave propagation.
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
Q76. With
reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following
statements:
1.
None
of them uses seawater.
2. None of them is set up in water-stressed districts.
3.
None
of them is privately owned.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: D
Q77.
‘Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the
following?
(a)
Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
(b)
Converting crop residues into packing material
(c) Producing biodegradable plastics
(d)
Producing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass
Ans: A
Q78.
Consider the following activities
1.
Spreading
finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively
2.
Increasing
the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime
3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters
How many
of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture
and sequestration?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q79.
'Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?
(a)
Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go
(b)
Understanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat
(c) Using
air-borne devices to collect blood samples from moving animals
(d) Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies
Ans: A
Q80.
‘Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?
(a) Studying
the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna
(b)
Stimulating 'stem cells' to transform into diverse functional tissues
(c) Promoting clonal propagation of horticultural plants
(d)
Assessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting series of drug trials in a
population
Ans: A
Q81.
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:
1.
It
is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3.
It
aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4.
Its
objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one
year of age.
How many
of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: B
Q82.
Consider the following statements in the context undertaken of interventions
being under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:
1.
It
provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children,
adolescents and pregnant women.
2.
It
runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth.
3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
4.
It
addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special
focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.
How many
of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: C
Q83.
Consider the following statements'
1.
Carbon
fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and
aircrafts.
2.
Carbon
fibres once used cannot be recycled.
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: A
Q84.
Consider the following actions:
1.
Detection
of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost
instantaneously
2.
Detection
of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the
immediate turning off of the hard drive
3. Detection of the tilt of the smartphone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode
In how
many of the above actions is the function of the accelerometer required?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q85. With
reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System,
consider the following statements:
1.
Biofilters
provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.
2.
Biofilters
convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.
3.
Biofilters
increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water.
How many
of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q86.
Consider the following pairs :
Objects
in space Description
1.
Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space
2. Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically
3.
Pulsars : Neutron
stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse
How
many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c)
All three
(d) None
Ans: A
Q87.
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Israel
(d) Japan
Ans: D
Q88.
Consider the following statements
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.
2.
Agni-V
is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled
intercontinental ballistic missile.
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
Q89.
Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution
1.
Gold
mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.
2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.
3.
There
is no known safe level of exposure to mercury.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q90. With
reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:
1.
It
can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
2.
It
can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
3.
It
can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: C
Q91.
Consider the following statements with reference to India:
1. According to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006', the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between ₹15 crore and ₹25 сrore.
2.
All
bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the
priority sector.
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
Q92. With
reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following
statements:
1.
It
is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using the US dollar
or SWIFT system.
2.
A
digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as
a timeframe for spending it.
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
Q93. In
the context of finance, the term ‘beta' refers to
(a) the
process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms
(b) an investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward
(c) a type
of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible
(d) a
numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the
overall stock market
Ans: D
Q94.
Consider the following statements
1.
The
Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of
India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived.
2. In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes.
3.
The
Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial Banks support SHGs.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: B
Q95.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India's public sector health care
system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and
rehabilitative care.
Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach
to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing
health services.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c)
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: B
Q96.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-1: According to the ‘United Nations
World Water Development Report, 2022'. India extracts more than a quarter of
the world's groundwater withdrawal each year.
Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of the world's population living in its territory.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both
Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both
Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
Q97.
Consider the following statements:
1.
According
to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect
States from internal disturbances.
2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention.
3.
According
to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the
police cannot be used as evidence.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All
three
(d) None
Ans: A
Q98.
Which one of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil
strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very
severe famine?
(a) Angola
(b) Costa
Rica
(c) Ecuador
(d) Somalia
Ans: D
Q99.
Consider the following statements:
1.
In
India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the
objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
2. The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collection fees on the access of biological resources within its jurisdiction.
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
Q100.
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of
India:
1.
The
members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative
Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.
2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State.
3.
The
value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala.
4.
The
value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal
Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats
in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh.
How many
of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only
three
(d) All four
Ans: A
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