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1. Consider the following statements with reference to the Acts passed in the colonial era:
1. The Regulating Act of 1773 designated the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of
Bengal and created an Executive Council of four members to assist him.
2. The Pitts India Act of 1784 introduced the "Board of Control" for political matters of the
Company while the "Court of Directors" was in charge of commercial matters.
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

2. Consider the following statements with reference to the 18th-century mystics in India:
(1) Garib Das of Haryana worshipped Rama, Hari and Allah together where he adopted words from
Persian and English in his verses.
(2) Paltudas, who was known as the second Kabir, was persecuted by the Bairagis.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. In which of the following ways can the pandemic of coronavirus induce recession in the Indian
economy?
1) By raising commodity prices.
2) By negatively impacting sectors such as tourism and transport.
3) By lowering tax collections.
4) By giving the economy a supply shock.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Arrange the capitals of the following Island countries from North to South:
1) Male
2) Victoria
3) Port Louis
4) Moroni
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 1-2-4-3
(c) 2-1-3-4
(d) 1-3-2-4

5. Consider the following statements regarding the use of seaweeds:

1) It can be used as a drug for goitre treatment.
2) It can be used as a bio-indicator in a coastal ecosystem.
3) It can be used for human consumption.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

6. Which of the following Committees in the Constituent Assembly was not headed by Jawaharlal
Nehru?
(a) Union Constitution Committee
(b) Union Powers Committee
(c) States Committee
(d) Provincial Constitution Committee

7. Match List-I with List-II:

Language Author
A. Malayalam 1. Shah Abdul Latif
B. Gujrati 2. Qalandar Bakhsh Jurat
C. Sindhi 3. Unnayi Varyar
D. Tamil 4. Dayaram
5. Tayaumanavar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 5
(b) 4 3 2 5
(c) 5 2 1 3
(d) 5 4 2 3

8. Which of the following countries is involved in the Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support
(ARLS) that will be signed with India?
(a) USA
(b) Japan
(c) UAE
(d) Russia

9. The term ‘Special Purpose Vehicles’, often in the news, is related to which of the following
statements?
(a) It is a specific form of security offered to an investor in exchange for an equity stake in a
company.
(b) It is a refrigerated truck used in food processing for movement of perishable items.
(c) It is a legal entity formed for a single, well-defined and narrow purpose.
(d) It is a business agreement in which parties agree to develop new assets by pooling their
resources.

10. Which of the following is the highest peak of the Andes Mountains?
(a) Mount Elbert
(b) Mount Aconcagua
(c) Mount Elbrus
(d) Mount Kosciuszko

11. Consider the following statements regarding Samudrayaan:

1. It proposes to send human-sized robots into deep sea for exploration of polymetallic nodules.

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 2. It is a collaborative project between the Ministry of Science & Technology with the National
Institute of Ocean Technology.
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

12. Consider the following statements with reference to the functions of a Constitution:
1. It declares a State’s fundamental principles and assumptions, as well as where its sovereignty
lies.
2. It doesn’t play a role in expressing the identity and values of a national community.
3. It is instrumental in dividing or sharing of power between different layers of government or sub-
State communities.
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

13. Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Mahalwari Settlement in
India?
(1) Alexander Reed
(2) Holt Mackenzie
(3) John Shore
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

14. Which of the following statements is correct in the context of ‘Care Economy’?
(a) It consists of work done by women at home, taking care of household chores.
(b) It consists of psychiatrist help to patients under severe depression.
(c) It is the economic perspective of good governance policies for the dependent population.
(d) It is an economic system in which genuine care for people, and nature is the top priority.

15. Consider the following statements regarding energy reserves of India:

1. Eastern offshore has more natural gas reserve than western offshore
2. Of the total renewable power potential, wind power potential is the highest.
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

16. Which of the following factors can cause coral bleaching?

1) Epizootics
2) Sedimentation
3) Xenobiotics
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only

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 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

17. Which of the following are the instruments through which the Lower House of Parliament can exert
its non-confidence in the government?
1. By not passing a Motion of Thanks on the President’s inaugural address
2. By rejecting a Money Bill
3. By passing a Cut Motion on the Annual Financial Statement.
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

18. With reference to Raja Ravi Verma, which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) He painted themes from Indian mythology using the Western art of oil painting and realism.
(b) He produced pictures in a printing press on a mass scale.
(c) His style was most suitable for depicting India’s ancient myths and legends by all.
(d) Contrary to his paintings, those by Abanindranath Tagore were influenced by both Rajput
miniatures as well as Japanese paintings.

19. Consider the following statements with reference to the G20 (or Group of Twenty):
1. It has no permanent staff of its own, and its chairmanship rotates annually between nations
divided into regional groupings.
2. India will host its Summit in 2022, which will be the first meet of the global grouping in 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

20. Consider the following statements:

1. If a sitting member of one House of the Parliament is elected to the other House also, her seat
in the first House becomes vacant.
2. If a disqualified person is elected to the Parliament, the Constitution lays down no procedure to
declare the election void.
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

21. Consider the following statements with regard to Grants in the Lok Sabha:
1. Vote of Credit is like a blank cheque given to the Executive by the Lok Sabha.
2. Supplementary Grant is granted when money has been spent on any service during a financial
year in excess of the amount granted for that service.
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

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22. “So far as Bengal is concerned, Vivekananda may be regarded as the spiritual father of the modern
nationalist movement.”
Which of the following personalities said the above-mentioned quote?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose

23. Sustainable Development is a matter of inter-generational sensibility in respect of the use of

(a) Material resources
(b) Social Resources
(c) Natural resources
(d) Industrial resources

24. Which of the following is the objective of ‘Jiyo Parsi Scheme’ of the Government of India?
(a) Granting citizenship to Parsi minority community migrated from neighbouring countries.
(b) Ensuring equal rights to Parsi women in the matter of marriage and property.
(c) Containing the decline in the population of Parsi minority in India.
(d) Controlling fertility rate among the Parsi community to below replacement level.

25. Consider the following statements with reference to 'Glycemic Index':

1. It tends to be lower for simple carbohydrates and higher for complex carbohydrates.
2. Carbohydrates with a low Glycemic index do not tend to increase insulin so much.
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

26. Consider the following statements with reference to the Official language of the Judiciary:
1. Until the Parliament provides otherwise, all proceedings in the Supreme Court and every High
Court shall be in English language only
2. The Governor of a State can authorise the use of Hindi in the proceedings of the State High
Court, with respect to its judgements, decrees and orders.
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

27. Who among the following was associated with The Bharat Stree Mahamandal?
a) Pandita Ramabai
b) Annie Besant
c) Sarla Devi Chaudhrani
d) Mehribai Tata

28. Which of the following are the components of Non-Debt Capital Receipts?
1) Recovery of loans given to Foreign Governments.
2) Disinvestment proceeds from the sale of the Government’s share In Public Sector Companies.
3) Recovery of loans and advances from Union Territories having the legislature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
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 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

29. The advance of the Southwest monsoon in India is accompanied by which of the following weather
characteristics?
1) Significant fall in temperature.
2) East to west direction of wind throughout Indian peninsula.
3) Thunder, lightning and heavy downpour.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

30. "Operation Clean Art”, recently in the news, aims to

a) control the vermin population in hilly areas.
b) conserve the population of pashmina goats.
c) crackdown upon the smuggling of mongoose hair in the country.
d) control the population of the locust swarm.

31. Which of the following Directive Principle of State Policy can be classified based on Gandhian
Principles?
1. Securing a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people.
2. Living wage for workers and promotion of cottage industries on an individual or co-operative
basis in rural areas.
3. Promotion of educational and economic interest of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes
and other weaker sections of the society.
4. Promotion of international peace and security.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

32. With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:
1. Desai-Liaquat Pact
2. Rajagopalachari Formula
3. Wavell Plan
4. Quit India Movement launched
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above-mentioned events?
a) 1-3-4-2
b) 2-1-3-4
c) 3-2-4-1
d) 4-2-1-3

33. With reference to SIPRI’s “Trends in World Military Expenditure 2019” Report, consider the
following statements:
1. Total military expenditure of India, China and the USA combined is more than two-thirds of the
total military spending of the world in 2019.
2. India’s total military expenditure has risen over the last decade whereas its burden as a share of
GDP has declined during the same time.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

34. Which of the following is/are the fiscal measures to control inflation?
1) Reduction of government expenditure
2) Decrease in taxes
3) Increase in savings
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

35. In which of the following regions, Nalabana Island, frequently in the news, is located?
(a) Vembanad Lake
(b) Brahmaputra Flood plain
(c) Sundarbans Delta
(d) Chilika Lake

36. Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Human Spaceflight Program:
1. It is a proposal by ISRO to launch an orbital vehicle carrying humans in the Low-Earth Orbit.
2. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration will provide the necessary assistance in
crew selection & training.
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

37. Which of the following establishes the “Doctrine of Checks and Balances” in Indian polity?
1. Impeachment of Judges
2. Judicial Review
3. Promulgation of Ordinances
4. Tribunal system
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

38. Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of militant nationalism in India?
a) Failure of the Government of India Act 1909 in satisfying the aspirations of the Indians.
b) The younger elements within the Congress were dissatisfied with the achievements of the
socio-religious reformers.
c) The rise in unemployment and underemployment among the educated drew attention to the
underdeveloped state of the economy under colonial rule.
d) International influence, especially the remarkable progress made by Russia after the 1917
Russian Revolution.

39. Consider the following statements regarding the Treasury Bills:

1) These are issued when the government needs money for a shorter period.
2) These are zero-coupon securities and pay no interest.

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 Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

40. Consider the following pairs:

Waterfalls Rivers
1 Dhuandhar : Narmada
2 Hogenakkal : Kaveri
3 Chitrakote : Godavari
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

41. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Green Credit Scheme’:
1) It allows forests to be traded as a commodity.
2) It aims to address the increasing rate of land degradation in the coastal States 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

42. Consider the following statements with reference to the Preamble to Indian Constitution:
1. It provides substantive power i.e. definite and real power, to the three organs of the State, under
the provisions of the Constitution.
2. It is not enforceable in a Court of law, but it aids in the legal interpretation of the Constitution
where the language is found to be ambiguous.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. Regarding the Wardha Scheme of Education, which of the following statements is not correct?
a) It was an outcome of the Report submitted by Zakir Hussain Committee.
b) Mother tongue was to be the medium of instruction while no role was envisaged for Hindi, owing
to India’s cultural diversity.
c) Religious education didn’t constitute a part of the curriculum.
d) It provided for a flexible curriculum in which students and teachers were free to work according
to their interest and requirement.

44. Which of the following countries has introduced ‘Sustainable Development Fee’, recently in the
news?
(a) Maldives
(b) Brazil
(c) Switzerland
(d) Bhutan

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45. Which of the following parts of the Constitution has a bearing on ‘Justice’, to be provided to the
citizens of India?
1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Rights
4. Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

46. With reference to the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny of 1946, which of the following statements is
correct?
a) It was started as a strike by naval ratings demanding complete Indian independence.
b) Sailors displayed disunity across the religious lines due to impending partition.
c) It came to an end with the intervention of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
d) It received wide support from the prominent Indian leadership.

47. Which of the following are the functions of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority (APEDA)?
1) Fixing of standards for the agricultural products for imports.
2) Improving the marketing of the agricultural products inside India.
3) Promotion of export-oriented production and development of agricultural products.
4) Training in the industries connected with agricultural products.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only

48. Which of the following types of forest is found in countries with heavy rainfall during winter and low
rainfall during summer?
(a) Deciduous
(b) Evergreen
(c) Sclerophyllous
(d) None of the above

49. Consider the following statements with reference to Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
(HTDV):
1. It is an unmanned scramjet demonstration aircraft for hypersonic speed flight, which can cruise
at a speed of 6 Mach.
2. It is being developed by DRDO with assistance from Israel, UK and USA.
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

50. Consider the following with respect to actions required to control inflation in an economy:
1. Increasing the expenditure on welfare schemes by the government.
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 3. Supply management to correct excess demand relative to aggregate supply, even importing
goods in short supply.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

51. Which of the following statements regarding the architecture of Delhi Sultanate in India is not
correct?
(a) It eschewed the representation of human and animal figures.
(b) Arabesque was widely used as decorative devices.
(c) It invented the arch and dome style.
(d) Various colourful stones like red and yellow sandstone were used.

52. Consider the following pairs:

Taxes Characteristics
1 Specific tax : Tax based on the assessed value of
an item.

2 Ad Valorem tax : Tax added to a certain product on a

per-unit basis.
3 Corporate tax : Placed on a firm's profit by the
government.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only

53. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to biodiversity?
1. It decreases with increasing altitude in land ecosystems.
2. It increases as one goes down from seashore to ocean bottoms in marine ecosystems.
3. It decreases from equatorial ecosystems to polar ecosystems.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only Telegram Channel
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
http://t.me/Upsc_4_EveryOne
54. Consider the following statements in the context of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act:
1. Its objectives include improving the bargaining power of labour that often faced exploitative
market conditions and women empowerment.
2. It has a bearing on Part III - Fundamental Rights, Part IV - Directive Principles and Part IX-
Panchayati Raj Institutions of the Constitution.
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

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55. Pietradura, the inlay technique of using cut and polished coloured stones to create images in wall
art and marble panels, was used in which of the following Mughal era buildings?
(1) Taj Mahal, Agra
(2) Red Fort, New Delhi
(3) Jag Mandir, Udaipur
(4) Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, Agra
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

56. With reference to ‘The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)’ foundation,
consider the following statements:
1. It was formally launched at the World Economic Forum meet in Davos in 2017.
2. Its mission is to ensure food security to all the poor households globally during an epidemic.
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

57. Consider the following statements with reference to Regional Rural Banks:
1. They were set up on the basis of the recommendations of the Narasimham Working Group
(1975).
2. Its equity is held equally by the Central Government and the State Government concerned.
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

58. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Bio-prospecting’?
(a) Exploring an area to measure its diversity richness
(b) Conservation of biodiversity using cryo methods
(c) Extinction of a species due to the extinction of its prey
(d) Exploring molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for products of economic importance

59. In the context of the ‘GISAID’ initiative, consider the following statements:
1. It is a public-private partnership between the German government and the non-profit
organization ‘Friends of GISAID.’
2. It provides public access to the collection of genetic sequence data of influenza virus.
3. India has never contributed to the efforts of ‘GISAID’ initiative to date because of data privacy
issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

60. Which of the following statements are not correct with reference to the National Commission of
Women?
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 (b) It is made up of a chairperson, five members and a member secretary, who are not necessarily
women.
(c) Its members are appointed by the government after due consultation with the chairman of the
Commission.
(d) The Commission may appoint such Committees as may be necessary for dealing with such
special issues as may be taken up by the Commission from time to time.

61. Consider the following pairs:

Temple Name Location
1. Five Ratha Temple : Mahabalipuram
2. Swarga Brahma Temple : Halebidu
3. Virupaksha Temple : Pattadkal
4. Nataraja Temple : Alampur
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

62. Consider the following statements with reference to shell companies:

1. These are corporate entities which do not have any active business operations or significant
assets in their possession.
2. They are declared illegal in India under The Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

63. Which of the following characteristics are correct in the context of dry deciduous forests in India?
1. The average rainfall in these forests is below 50 cm annually.
2. These have a parkland landscape.
3. Trees shed their leaves in the dry season.
4. These are majorly found in the north-eastern states.
5. The trees generally found in these forests have very high timber value.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

64. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary?
1) It is a part of Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests eco-region.
2) After Gujarat’s Gir sanctuary, it is India’s second home for the Asiatic lion.
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

65. Consider the following statements with reference to the Press Council of India:
1. It derives its existence from the constitutional provision of the right to free speech and
expression.

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 2. It is headed by a Chairman, who has by convention, been a retired judge of the Supreme Court
of India.
3. It is funded by the revenue collected by it as fee levied on the registered newspapers based on
their circulation.
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

66. Alha, Powada and Khongjom Parva are folk music from various states. What is the common thing
among them?
(a) Ballad songs
(b) Festival songs
(c) Emotional songs
(d) Lullabies

67. With reference to the ‘Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)’, consider the following statements:
1. The term ‘Belt’ refers to a network of maritime silk routes whereas ‘Road’ refers to a network of
land economic routes.
2. It has six economic corridors and additionally, the maritime Silk Road connects coastal China to
the Mediterranean.
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

68. Consider the following statements with reference to the national flag of India:
1. Flying the national flag is a symbol of expression of patriotism that comes within the
Fundamental Duties of the citizen of India.
2. The Flag shall not be used as a drapery in any form whatsoever except in State/Military/Central
Paramilitary Forces funerals.
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

69. Consider the following statements with regard to the scripts used in Asokan inscriptions:
1. Brahmi was used everywhere in India except the North-West.
2. Kharosthi was derived from Persia and used in North-West India.
3. Alexander Cunningham deciphered both the scripts during the colonial era.
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

70. Which of the following is related to the launch of Digital Payment Index, recently in the news?
(a) Reserve Bank of India
(b) Niti Aayog
(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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 (d) National Payment Corporation of India

71. Which of the following statements with reference to biosafety is not correct?
(a) The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was adopted under the aegis of the Convention on
Biological Diversity.
(b) Biosafety Clearing-House in the Ministry of Environment and Forests grants approvals for
manufacture, use, import, export and storage of Genetically Modified Organisms.
(c) The Genetic Engineering and Approval Committee (GEAC) in the Ministry of Environment and
Forests deals with biosafety regulations in India.
(d) Department of Biotechnology in the Ministry of Science and Technology is one of the
implementing agencies for biosafety regulations in India.

72. KIDS, VAAYU and CORONA recently in the news, are

(a) health manual for doctors, prescribing the treatment of children from COVID 19.
(b) comic books for children to provide correct information about COVID 19.
(c) mobile app providing free curriculum videos’ to students.
(d) software platform developed by CBSE to conduct online examination.

73. Consider the following statements with reference to the removal of a Supreme Court Judge:
1. The procedure for removal of Judges is elaborated in the Constitution of India.
2. The Speaker or Chairman, having received a signed complaint from members of the House
concerned, as the case may be, shall constitute a three-member committee to investigate the
complaint against the Judge.
3. The motion for removal is required to be adopted by each House of the Parliament by a majority
of at least two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

74. Consider the following statements:

1. The Akbar Nama is one of the three parts of Ain-e-Akbari.
2. The Akbar Nama focuses only on the historical narrative of Mughal dynasty.
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

75. Consider the following statements in the context of the Advisory Board for Banking Frauds (ABBF):
1. It will act as the first level of examination of all large fraud cases before being referred to
investigative agencies.
2. The Board consists of four members including a Chairman with a tenure of two years.
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

76. Consider the following statements with reference to Plate tectonic boundaries:
1. The boundary interaction between India and the Antarctic plate is identified as divergent type.
2. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of convergent boundaries interaction.

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 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

77. Consider the following pairs:

Wetlands Location
1) Keshopur-Miani : Punjab
2) Rudra Sagar : Himachal Pradesh
3) Nandur : Maharashtra
Madhameshwar
4) Sarsai Nawar : Madhya Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

78. Consider the following statements:

1. Shadow cabinet as an institution was in practice in India till the emergency of 1975.
2. Ministers in India are required to countersign the official acts of the Head of the State.
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

79. Which of the following statements regarding the Tamil Bhakti Movement is/are correct?
1. Hymns of Shaivism were particularly in opposition to Jainism and Buddhism.
2. During the Pallava era, Jainism and Buddhism were more prevalent but were gradually
sidelined by Tamil Bhakti.
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

80. Recently in news, the Oslo Accords of 1993 is a pact that seeks to establish a peace process
between
(a) Iraq-Kuwait
(b) Israel-Palestine
(c) North Korea-South Korea
(d) Sudan-Ethiopia

81. Consider the following statements with reference to Fund of Funds (FOF):
1. Also called as a multi-manager investment, it is a pooled investment fund that invests in other
types of funds.
2. It is a universal model of fund that invests in portfolios managed by one Investment Company
only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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 c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

82. Consider the following statements:

1. Movement of water caused by meteorological effects are called surges which are not regular
like tides.
2. The shape of bays and estuaries along a coastline can magnify the intensity of tides.
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

83. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘Samadhan Challenge’ 2020?
1. This is a mega online challenge initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology.
2. It invites student innovators to provide a quick solution to the coronavirus epidemic and other
such calamities.
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

84. When the Offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant, the duties of the Office
of the Speaker are performed by
(a) Senior-most member
(b) Panel of chairperson
(c) Speaker pro tem
(d) Parliamentary Affairs Minister

85. Amir Khusrau of Delhi was one of the greatest poets of medieval India. He wrote in both Persian,
the courtly language of his time, and Hindavi, the language of the masses. He was a disciple of
Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya. He greatly contributed to music. Which of the following is/are attributed
to him?
1. Qawwali
2. Khayal
3. Tarana
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

86. Consider the following statements regarding the taxation on food items:
1. All essential food items are charged zero GST.
2. Milk, being an essential commodity, is tax-free under GST.
3. Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, developed by the GST Network, is a
standardised system to classify traded products.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only

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 d) 1, 2 and 3

87. Consider the following statements with reference to Meanders:

1. It is a type of landform formed by the flow of rivers along its terrain in large flood and delta
plains.
2. It is characterised by active deposition along the concave bank and undercutting along the
convex bank.
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

88. Arrange the following ozone-depleting substances in the ascending order of their ozone-depleting
potential (ODP):
1) Trichlorofluoro methane
2) Carbon dioxide
3) Carbon tetrachloride
4) Nitrous oxide
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2-4-1-3
(b) 2-4-3-1
(c) 1-3-2-4
(d) 1-2-3-4

89. Which of the following are Compulsory Provisions under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
(1992)?
1. Indirect elections to the post of chairperson of panchayats at the intermediate and district levels.
2. Reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for SCs and STs in panchayats at all the
three levels.
3. Representation of Members of the Parliament and State Legislature in the panchayats at
different levels.
4. Granting financial powers like authorizing panchayats to levy, collect and appropriate taxes,
duties, tolls and fees.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

90. Kabir was associated with which of the following?

1. Adi Granth Sahib
2. Santbhasha
3. Ulatbansi
4. Lurinama
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

91. Consider the following statements regarding the recently held Plenary meeting of the Kimberley
Process Certification Scheme (KPCS):

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 1. It is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds.
2. India became the Chair for the Kimberley Process for the first time in 2019.
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

92. Which of the following are the functions of the Forex reserves with a country?
1) Maintaining confidence in the policies for monetary and exchange rate management
2) Maintaining foreign currency liquidity to absorb shocks during times of crisis
3) Providing a level of confidence to markets that a country can meet its external obligations
4) Helping the dollar to strengthen against the rupee
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

93. Consider the following statements regarding the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
(CAMPA):
1) Forestlands diverted for sustainable use are not covered under CAMPA 2016.
2) States which have forest lands more than 75% of their geographical area need not provide non-
forest lands for compensatory afforestation.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

94. Which of the following multilateral forums is a result of the Brasilia Declaration, 2003?
a. MERCOSUR
b. IBSA
c. BRICS
d. BASIC

95. The terms ‘Messenger Rooms’ and ‘Libra’, sometimes in the news, are the initiatives of
(a) Google
(b) Facebook
(c) Microsoft
(d) Amazon

96. With reference to the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN), consider the following
statements:
1) All the members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) are its
members.
2) It supports wildlife law enforcement in the respective member countries.
3) It operates its activities from its secretariat based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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97. Which of the following statements is correct regarding 'Karan Vandana', recently in the news?
(a) It is a mass campaign to install rooftops in villages in Gujarat.
(b) It is a new hybrid wheat variety.
(c) It is a mass-based campaign for nutrition awareness among the students.
(d) It is a scheme for providing high-quality seeds to farmers at subsidised rates.

98. Which of the following projects/schemes are eligible for receiving funds under the National Clean
Energy Fund (NCEF)?
1) Environment management around energy sector projects.
2) High energy and nuclear physics projects.
3) Shale oil/ gas technologies.
4) Exploration missions of new oil basins.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

99. Consider the following statements in reference to ‘Black wheat’:

1. It is biofortified with anthocyanin, which gives black colour to it.
2. It can help fight diabetes and malnutrition.
3. The yield of black wheat is more than that of normal wheat.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only

100. ‘Operation Blizzard’ was recently held to combat international illegal reptile trade. Which of the
following organisations conducted the operation?
(a) Interpol
(b) The World Wide Fund for Nature
(c) The International Union for Conservation of Nature
(d) United Nations Environment Programme

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