1. How
many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India
till December 2023?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Ans: D
2. The
Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the
Constitution to include which of the following languages?
1.
Konkani
2.
Manipuri
3.
Nepali
4. Maithili
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
A. 1, 2 and
3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
Ans: A
3.
Consider the following pairs :
|
Party |
Its Leader |
|
1. Bhartiya Jana Sangh |
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee |
|
2. Socialist Party |
C. Rajagopalachari |
|
3. Congress for Democracy |
Jagjivan Ram |
|
4. Swatantra Party |
Acharya Narendra Dev |
How many
of the above are correctly matched?
1.
Only
one
2.
Only
two
3.
Only
three
4.
All
four
Ans: B
4. Which
of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
1. Powers of
the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
2. Emergency
provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
3.
Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of
the Constitution.
Select the 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
5. Which
one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of
India?
A.
Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
B. Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
C. Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.
D. Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
Ans: C
6. Under
which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme
Court of India places the Right to Privacy?
A. Article
15
B. Article 16
C. Article 19
D. Article 21
Ans: D
7. What
are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of
Military Affairs?
1.
Permanent
Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
2.
Exercise
military command over the three Service Chiefs.
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1, 2 and
3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Ans: D
8. Operations undertaken by the Army
towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include
addressing of their basic needs is called :
A. Operation
Sankalp
B. Operation Maitri
C. Operation Sadbhavana
D. Operation Madad
Ans: C
9. The
longest border between any two countries in the world is between :
A. Canada
and the United States of America
B. Chile and Argentina
C. China and India
D. Kazakhstan and Russian Federation
Ans: A
10. Which of the following
statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
1.
Initially
it was an ad-hoc Committee.
2.
Only
a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of
a member of the Lok Sabha.
3.
This
Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
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: C
11. Who
was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra
Prasad took over ?
A. C.
Rajagopalachari
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C. T.T. Krishnamachari
D. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Ans: D
12. With
reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following
statements:
1.
It
provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of
the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislatures.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct ?
1.
1
only
2.
2
only
3.
Both
1 and 2
4.
Neither
1 nor 2
Ans: A
13. Which
one of the following is a work attributed to the playwright Bhasa?
A. Kavyalankara
B. Natyashastra
C. Madhyama-vyayoga
D. Mahabhashya
Ans: C
14. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk,
who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a
commentary on :
A.
Prajnaparamita Sutra
B. Visuddhimagga
C. Sarvastivada Vinaya
D. Lalitavistara
Ans: C
15.
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released
by UNESCO :
1.
Shantiniketan
2.
Rani-ki-Vav
3.
Sacred
Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of
the above properties were included in 2023 ?
1.
Only
one
2.
Only
two
3.
Only
three
4.
All
four
Ans: B
16. As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:
1.
Addition
2.
Variation
3.
Repeal
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
17.
Consider the following countries :
1.
Italy
2.
Japan
3.
Nigeria
4.
South
Korea
5. South Africa
Which of
the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth
rates, or ageing population of declining population ?
1.
1,
2 and 4
2.
1,
3 and 5
3.
2
and 4 only
4.
3
and 5 only
Ans: A
18. Which
of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the
Parliament?
1.
Article
109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2.
A
Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3.
The
Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject
it.
4. Amendment to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
1.
1
and 2 only
2.
2
and 3 only
3.
1,
2 and 3
4.
1,
3 and 4
Ans: C
19. Which
of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the
three services of Indian Defence forces?
|
Army |
Airforce |
Navy |
|
1. Brigadier |
Air Commodore |
Commander |
|
2. Major General |
Air Vice Marshal |
Vice Admiral |
|
3. Major |
Squadron Leader |
Lieutenant Commander |
|
4. Lieutenant Colonel |
Group Captain |
Captain |
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
A.
1
and 4
B.
1
and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 3 only
Ans: D
20. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was
established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment
of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members
?
1.
Governor
of the Constituent State
2.
Chief
Minister of the Constituent State
3.
Three
Members to be nominated by the President of India
4. The Home Minister of India
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1, 2 and
3 only
(b) 1, 3 and
4 only
(c) 2 and 4
only
(d) 1, 2, 3
and 4
Ans: A
21.
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’
:
1.
Provisions
will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
3.
There
are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Casters Women within
the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
Which of
the statements given above are correct ?
1.
1,
2 and 3
2.
1
and 2 only
3.
2
and 3 only
4.
1
and 3 only
Ans: C
22. Which
of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct?
1.
This
was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2.
It
commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
4.
Indian
Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
1.
1,
2 and 3
2.
1,
2 and 4
3.
1,
3 and 4
4.
2,
3 and 4
Ans: D
23. A
Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to
:
1.
a
government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
2.
the
Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
3. the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
4.
the
Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
Ans: C
24.
Consider the following statements:
1. It is the Government of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
2.
A
community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not to be so in another
State.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1
only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 2 nor 2
Ans: B
25. With
reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements:
1.
The
Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual
Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
2.
At
the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation
of the President of 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
26. Who
of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat
Matters”?
A. Bhupendra
Yadav
B. Nalin Mehta
C. Shashi Tharoor
D. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Ans: D
27.
Consider the following pairs:
|
Country |
Reason for being in the news |
|
1. Argentina |
Worst economic crisis |
|
2. Sudan |
War between the country’s regular and paramilitary forces |
|
3. Turkey |
Rescinded its membership of NATO |
How many
of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. Only one
pair
B. Only two pairs
C. All three pairs
D. None of the pairs
Ans: B
28.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I:
Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas
shipments to Europe.
Statement-II: Sumed
pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
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 explains Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: A
29.
Consider the following statements :
1.
The
Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.
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
30. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions ?
A.
Locomotives using fossil fuels
B. Ships using fossil fuels
C. Extraction of metals from ores
D. Power plants using fossil fuels
Ans: D
31.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: If
the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US
Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive
payment.
Statement-II: The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.
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 explains
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not
explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
32.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Syndicated
lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.
Statement-II: The
syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit
line.
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 explains Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
33.
Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee :
1.
It
is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment
with its monetary policy.
2. It appears as a liability on the RBI’s balance sheet.
3.
It
is insured against inflation by its very design.
4.
It
is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.
Which of
the statements given above are correct ?
A. 1 and 2
only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4
Ans: D
34. With
reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the
following epithets ?
1.
Nayaputta
2.
Shakyamuni
3.
Tathagata
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha
Ans: B
35.
Consider the following information :
|
Archaeological Site |
State |
Description |
|
1. Chandraketugarh |
Odisha |
Trading Port town |
|
2. Inamgaon |
Maharashtra |
Chalcolithic site |
|
3. Mangadu |
Kerala |
Megalithic site |
|
4. Salihundam |
Andhra Pradesh |
Rock-cut cave shrines |
In which
of the above rows is given information correctly matched ?
A. 1 and
2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Ans: B
36. Who
of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to
build a fort at Bhatkal ?
A.
Krishnadevaraya
B. Narasimha Saluva
C. Muhammad Shah III
D. Yusuf Adil Shah
Ans: A
37. With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:
1.
Under
the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from
revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
2.
Under
the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues
to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his
Zamindari.
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
38.
Consider the following statements :
1.
There
are no parables in Upanishads.
2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.
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
39. Consider the following statements :
1.
India
is a member of the International Grains Council.
2.
A
country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting
or importing rice and wheat.
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
40. Which one of the following was the
latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?
A. Chhau dance
B. Durga Puja
C. Garba dance
D. Kumbh mela
Ans: C
41.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I:
There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel
region.
Statement-II:
There have been military takeovers/coups detat in several countries of the
Sahel region in the recent past.
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 explains
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not
explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: A
42.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: India
does not import apples from the United States of America.
Statement-II: In
India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the
approval of the competent authority.
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 explains Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
43. With
reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements
:
While any
resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under
consideration
1.
He/She
shall not preside.
2. He/She shall not have the right to speak
3.
He/She
shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1
only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: A
44. With
reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1.
A
bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3.
A
bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to
summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok
Sabha.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1
only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only
Ans: B
45. With
reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1.
Prorogation
of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council
of Ministers.
2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
3.
Dissolution
of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional
circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1
only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only
Ans: C
46.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: The
European Parliament approved The Net-Zero Industry Act recently.
Statement-II: The
European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims
to develop all of its own clean technology by that time.
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 explains
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not
explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: C
47.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Recently,
Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded
in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.
Statement-II: Venezuela
has the world’s largest oil reserves.
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 explains
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not
explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
48. With
reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider
the following statements:
1.
To
implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
2.
Under
the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitized.
3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
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
49. With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements :
1.
This
scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in
their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery
health care service in any government health facility.
2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
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
50. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements :
1.
The
entry age group for enrolment in the shceme is 21 to 40 years.
2.
Age
specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.
3.
Each
subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per
month after attaining the age of 60 years.
4.
Family
pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 1, 3 and
4
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 4
Ans: B
51.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.
Statement-II: Carbon
dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long
wave radiation.
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 explains
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
52.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I:
Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to
poles.
Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.
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 explains
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not
explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: A
53.
Consider the following :
1.
Pyroclastic
debris
2.
Ash
and dust
3.
Nitrogen
compounds
4. Sulphur compounds
How many
of the above are products of volcanic eruptions ?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans: D
54. Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?
1.
The
isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the
continent.
2.
The
presence of cold ocean currents. Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the
North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.
Select
the answer using the code given below :
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
55. Which
of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in
the world ?
A. Algeria
and Morocco
B. Botswana and Namibia
C. Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana
D. Madagascar and Mozambique
Ans: C
56. With
reference to the Himalayan rivers Joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj
from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct ?
A. Ghaghara
- Gomati - Gandak - Kosi
B. Gomati - Ghaghara - Gandak - Kosi
C. Ghaghara - Gomati - Kosi – Gandak
D. Gomati - Ghaghara - Kosi - Gandak
Ans: B
57.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Rainfall
is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.
Statement
II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.
Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.
Which one
of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
A. Both
Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them
explains Statement-I
C. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains
Statement-I
D. Neither Statement-II nor Statement-Ill is correct
Ans: A
58.
Consider the following countries :
1.
Finland
2.
Germany
3.
Norway
4.
Russia
How many
of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans: B
59.
Consider the following information:
|
Waterfall |
Region |
River |
|
1. Dhuandhar |
Malwa |
Narmada |
|
2. Hundru |
Chota Nagpur |
Subarnarekha |
|
3. Gersoppa |
Western Ghats |
Netravati |
In how
many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. All three
4. None
Ans: A
60.
Consider the following information:
|
Region |
Name
of the mountain range |
Type
of mountain |
|
1.
Central Asia |
Vosges |
Fold
mountain |
|
2. Europe |
Alps |
Block mountain |
|
3.
North America |
Appalachians |
Fold
mountain |
|
4.
South America |
Andes |
Fold
mountain |
In how
many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?
1.
Only
one
2.
Only
two
3. Only three
4.
All
four
Ans: B
61. The
organisms "Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater" are :
A.
Birds
B. Fish
C. Insects
D. Reptiles
Ans: C
62.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Many
chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental
pollution.
Statement-II:
Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.
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 explains Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: A
63.
Consider the following pairs:
|
Country |
Animal found in its natural
habitat |
|
1. Brazil |
Indri |
|
2. Indonesia |
Elk |
|
3. Madagascar |
Bonobo |
How many
of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Ans: D
64.
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization :
1.
It
is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
3.
The
main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries
and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct ?
A. 2
only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3
Ans: A
65.
Consider the following statements :
1.
Lions
do not have a particular breeding season.
2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
3.
Unlike
male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent
marking.
Which of
the statements given above are correct ?
A. 1 and 2
only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
66. Which
one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million
Farmers" ?
A. It is a platform for accelerating
the transition towards food and water systems that are net-zero (carbon),
nature-positive and that aims to increase farmer resilience.
B. It is an international alliance and a network of individuals and farming organisations interested in supporting and strengthening the development of the organic animal husbandry.
C. It is a digital platform fully
integrated with service providers and built on blockchain that lets buyers,
sellers and third parties trade fertilizers quickly and securely.
D. It is a platform with the mission
of encouraging the farmers to form Farmer Product Organisations or Agribusiness
Consortiums, thus facilitating the access to global open markets to sell their
products.
Ans: A
67. Consider the following:
1.
Battery
storage
2.
Biomass
generators
3.
Fuel
cells
4.
Rooftop
solar photovoltaic units
How many
of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources" ?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans: D
68. Which
one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has
co-evolved with it and that is the only insect that ta pollinate this tree ?
A. Fig
B. Mahua
C. Sandalwood
D. Silk cotton
Ans: A
69.
Consider the following :
1.
Butterflies
2.
Fish
3.
Frogs
How many of the above have poisonous species among them ?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Ans: C
70.
Consider the following :
1.
Cashew
2. Papaya
3.
Red
sanders
How many
of the above trees are actually native to India ?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Ans: A
71.
Consider the following airports:
1.
Donyi
Polo Airport
2.
Kushinagar
International Airport
3.
Vijayawada
International Airport
In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects ?
A. 1 and 2
only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: A
72. With
reference to "water vapour", which of the following statements is/are
correct ?
1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.
2.
Its
percentage is maximum at the poles.
Select
the answer using the code given below :
A. 1
only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
73.
Consider the following description :
1.
Annual
and daily range of temperatures is low.
2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
3.
Precipitation
varies between 50 cm – 250 cm.
What is
this type of climate ?
1.
Equatorial
climate
2.
China
type climate
3.
Humid
subtropical climate
4.
Marine
West coast climate
Ans: D
74. With
reference to "Coriolis force", which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1.
It
increases with increase in wind velocity.
2.
It
is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.
Select
the answer using the code given below :
A. 1
only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
75. On
June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight
of more than 12 hours ?
1.
Equator
2. Tropic of Cancer
3.
Tropic
of Capricorn
4.
Arctic
Circle
Select
the correct answer using the code given below :
A. 1
only
B. 2 only
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Ans: D
76. One of the following regions has the world’s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region?
A. Amazon
Basin
B. Congo Basin
C. Kikon Basin
D. Rio de la Plata Basin
Ans: B
77. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer product, consider the following statements :
1.
PFAS
are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging
material.
2.
PFAS
are not easily degraded in the environment.
3.
Persistent
exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
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
78.
Consider the following :
1.
Carabid
beetles
2.
Centipedes
3.
Flies
4. Termites
5.
Wasps
Parasitiod
species are found how many of the above kind of organisms?
A. Only
two
B. Only three
C. Only four
D. All Five
Ans: B
79.
Consider the following plants:
1.
Groundnut
2.
Horse-gram
3.
Soybean
How many
of the above belong to the pea family ?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Ans: C
80.
Consider the following statements
Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Statement-II:
The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals.
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 explains
Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not
explain Statement-I.
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-l is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Ans: C
81. The
total fertility rate in a economy is defined as :
A. The
number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.
B. The number of children born to couple in their lifetime in a given
population.
C. The birth rate minus death rate.
D. The average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.
Ans: D
82.
Consider the following statements:
1.
In
India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment
Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.
2. In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).
3.
In
India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts.
Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
Ans: C
83. In
India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government
Securities?
1.
Insurance
Companies
2.
Pension
Funds
3.
Retail
Investors
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
84.
Consider the following:
1.
Exchange-Traded
Funds (ETF)
2. Motor vehicles
3.
Currency
swap
Which of
the above is/are considered financial instruments?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Ans: D
85. With
reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:
|
Economic activity |
Sector |
|
1. Storage
of agricultural produce |
Secondary |
|
2. Dairy farm |
Primary |
|
3.
Mineral exploration |
Tertiary |
|
4.
Weaving cloth |
Secondary |
How many
of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans: B
86.
Consider the following materials:
1.
Agricultural
residues
2. Corn grain
3.
Wastewater
treatment sludge
4.
Wood
mill waste
Which of
the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation
Fuel?
A. 1 and 2
only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans: C
87. With
reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs:
|
Items |
Category |
|
1. Farmer's
plough |
Working
capital |
|
2. Computer |
Fixed capital |
|
3. Yarn
used by the weaver |
Fixed
capital |
|
4. Petrol |
Working
capital |
How many
of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Ans: B
88. Which one of the following
words/phrases is most appropriately used to denote "an interoperable
network of 3D virtual worlds that can be accessed simultaneously by millions of
users, who can exert property rights over virtual items"?
A. Big data
analytics
B. Cryptography
C. Metaverse
D. Virtual matrix
Ans: C
89. With reference to the rule/rules
imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the
following statements:
1. There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.
2.
For
wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members
should be Indian nationals.
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
90. With
reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the
following statements:
1.
CSR
rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its
employees will not be considered as CSR activities.
2.
CSR
rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.
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
91. With
reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the
following statements:
1.
RTGs
are miniature fission reactors.
2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts.
3.
RTGs
can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development.
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
92.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Giant
stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
Statement-II:
Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear
reactions.
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 explains Statement-I.
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Ans: D
93. Which
one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels
and increases blood flow?
A. Nitric
oxide
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Nitrogen dioxide
D. Nitrogen pentoxide
Ans: A
94.
Consider the following activities:
1.
Identification
of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
2. Monitoring of precipitation
3.
Tracking
the migration of animals
In how
many of the above activities can the radars be used?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Ans: C
95. Consider
the following aircraft:
1.
Rafael
2.
MiG-29
3.
Tejas
MK-1
How many
of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
A. Only
one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Ans: D
96. In
which of the following are hydrogels used?
1.
Controlled
drug delivery in patients
2. Mobile air-conditioning systems
3.
Preparation
of industrial lubricants
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1
only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
97. Which
one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric
Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?
A. Hydrogen
peroxide
B. Hydronium
C. Oxygen
D. Water vapour
Ans: D
98. Recently,
the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately
discussed in the context of which one of the following?
A.
Irrigation of terraced crop fields
B. Lift irrigation of cereal crops
C. Long duration energy storage
D. Rainwater harvesting system
Ans: C
99.
"Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context of:
A. Assisted
reproductive technologies
B. Drug delivery nanotechnologies
C. Vaccine production technologies
D. Wastewater treatment technologies
Ans: D
100. With
reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending
Obligations are the instruments of:
A. Bond
market
B. Forex market
C. Money market
D. Stock market
Ans: C
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