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1. How many Delimitation Commissions 5. Which one of the following statements
have been constituted by the is correct as per the Constitution of
Government of India till December India?
2023? (a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a
(a) One State subject under the State List.
(b) Two (b) Inter-State migration is a State
(c) Three subject under the State List.
(d) Four (c) Inter-State quarantine is a subject
under the Union List. Union
2. The Constitution (71st Amendment) (d) Corporation tax is a State subject
Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule under the State List.
to the Constitution to include which of
the following languages?
6. Under which of the following Articles
1. Konkani
of the Constitution of India, has the
2. Manipuri
Supreme Court of India placed the
3. Nepali
Right to Privacy ?
4. Maithili
Select the correct answer using the code (a) Article 15
given below: (b) Article 16
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Article 19
(b) 1, 2 and 4 (d) Article 21
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4 7. What are the duties of the Chief of
Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the
3. Consider the following pairs: Department of Military Affairs?
Party Its Leader 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of
1. Bharatiya Dr. Shyama Prasad Staff Committee
Jana Sangh Mukherjee 2. Exercise military command over the
2. Socialist Party C. Rajagopalachari three Service Chiefs
3. Congress for Jagjivan Ram 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence
Democracy Minister on all tri-servien matters
4. Swatantra Party Acharya Narendra Select the correct answer using the code
Dev given below:
How many of the above are correctly (a) 1, 2 and 3
matched ? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) Only one (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two (d) 1 and 3 only
(c) Only three
(d) All four 8. Operations undertaken by the Army
towards upliftment of the local
4. Which of the following statements
population in remote areas to include
are correct about the Constitution of
addressing of their basic needs is
India?
called:
1. Powers of the Municipalities are given
in Part IX A of the Constitution. (a) Operation Sankalp
2. Emergency provisions are given in (b) Operation Maitri
Part XVIII of the Constitution. (c) Operation Sadbhavana
3. Provisions related to the amendment (d) Operation Madad
of the Constitution are given in Part
XX of the Constitution. 9. The longest border between any two
Select the answer using the code given countries in the world is between:
below: (a) Canada and the United States of
(a) 1 and 2 only America
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Chile and Argentina
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) China and India,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation

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10. Which of the following statements 15. Consider the following properties
about the Ethics Committee in the Lok included in the World Heritage List
Sabha are correct?
1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee. released by UNESCO:
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha 1. Shantiniketan
can make a complaint relating to 2. Rani-ki-Vav
unethical conduct of a member of the
Lok Sabha. 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
3. This Committee cannot take up any. 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex
matter which is sub-judice. Bodhgaya at
Select the answer using the code given
below How many of the above properties were
(a) 1 and 2 only included in 2023?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 (b) Only two
(c) Only three
11. Who was the Provisional President of (d) All four
the Constituent Assembly before Dr.
Rajendra Prasad took over?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari 16. As per Article 368 of the Constitution
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar of India, the Parliament may amend
(c) T.T. Krishnamachari
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha any provision of the Constitution by
way of:
12. With reference to the Government of 1. Addition
India Act, 1935, consider the following
statements: 2. Variation
1. It provided for the establishment of 3. Repeal
an All India Federation based on the Select the correct answer using the code
union of the British Indian Provinces
and Princely States. given below:
2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were (a) 1 and 2 only
kept under the control of the federal (b) 2 and 3 only
legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/ (c) 1 and 3 only
are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 17. Consider the following countries:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Italy
2. Japan
13. Which one of the following is a work
attributed to playwright Bhasa? 3. Nigeria
(a) Kavyalankara 4. South Korea
(b) Natyashastra 5. South Africa
(c) Madhyama-vyayoga
(d) Mahabhashya Which of the above countries are
frequently mentioned in the media for
14. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist their low birth rates, or ageing population
monk, who travelled to China at the
end of the fourth century AD, was the or declining population?
author of a commentary on: (a) 1, 2 and 4
(a) Prajnaparamita Sutra (b) 1,3 and 5
(b) Visuddhimagga
(c) Sarvastivada Vinaya (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Lalitavistara (d) 3 and 5 only

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18. Which of the following statements are 21. Consider the following statements
correct in respect of a Money Bill in regarding Nari Shakti Vandan
the Parliament? Adhiniyam
1. Article 109 mentions special
1. Provisions will come into effect from
procedure in respect of Money Bil
2. A Money Bill shall not be the Council the 18th Lok Sabha
of States introduced in 2. This will be in force for 15 years after
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve becoming an Act. ?
the Bill or suggest changes but cannot 3. There are provisions for the reservation
reject it
of seats for Scheduled Castes Women
4. Amendments to a Money Bill
suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to within the quota reserved for the
be accepted by the Lok Sabha. Scheduled Castes.
Select the answer using the code given Which of the statements given above are
below: correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1,3 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
19. Which of the following is/are correctly
matched in terms of equivalent rank
22. Which of the following statements
in the three services of Indian Defence
forces? about Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 are
Army Airforce Navy correct?
1. Brigadier Air Commodore Commander
1. This was a joint military exercise
2. Major Air Vice Vice Admiral
General Marshal between India and Bangladesh,
3. Major Lieutenant Commander 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune)
Squadron
4. Lieutenant Group Captain Captain 3. Joint response during counter-
Colonel terruriom operations was a goal of
Select the correct answer using the code this operation.
given below:
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 and 3 exercise.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 Select the answer using the code given
(d) 3 only below:
(a) 1.2 and 3
20. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was (b) 1,2 and 4
established by the North Eastern
Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to (c) 1, 3 and 4
the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, (d) 2, 3 and 4
the Council comprises which of the
following members? 23. A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued
1. Governor of the Constituent State by the Supreme Court or High Courts
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent
to:
State
3. Three Members to be nominated by (a) a government officer prohibiting him
the President of India from taking a particular action.
4. The Home Minister of India (b) the Parliament/Legislative Assembly
Select the correct answer using the code to pass a law on Prohibition.
given below:
(c) the lower court prohibiting con-
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only tinuation of proceedings in a case.
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) the Government prohibiting it from
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 following an unconstitutional policy

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24. Consider the following statements: How many of the pairs given above are
1. It is the Governor of the State correctly matched ?
who recognizes and declares any (a) Only one pair
community of that State as a (b) Only two pairs
Scheduled Tribe. (c) All three pairs
2. A community declared as a Scheduled (d) None of the pairs
Tribe in a State need not be so in
another State.
28. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/
Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a
are correct?
strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only natural gas shipments to Europe.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in
25. With reference to Union Budget, respect of the above statements?
consider the following statements: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-
1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf II are correct and Statement-II
of the Prime Minister lays the Annual explains Statement-I
Financial Statement before both the (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
Houses of Parliament. are correct, but Statement-II does not
2. At the Union level, no demand for explain Statement-I
a grant can be made except on the
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-
recommendation of the President of
II is incorrect
India.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
Which of the statements given above is/
Statement-II is correct
are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 29. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. The Red Sea receives very little
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 precipitation in any form.
2. No water enters the Red Sea from
26. Who of the following is the author of rivers.
the books The India Way” and “Why Which of the statements given above is/
Bharat Matters”? are correct?
(a) Bhupender Yadav (a) 1 only
(b) Nalin Mehta (b) 2 only
(c) Shashi Tharoor (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (d) Neither 1 nor 2

27. Consider the following pairs:

30. According to the Environmental
Country  Reason for being in the
Protection Agency (EPA), which one of
news
the following is the largest source of
1. Argentina Worst economic crisis
2. Sudan War between the country’s sulphur dioxide emissions?
regular army and (a) Locomotives using fossil fuels
paramilitary forces (b) Ships using fossil fuels
3. Turkey Rescinded its membership (c) Extraction of metals from ores
of NATO (d) Power plants using fossil fuels

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31. Consider the following statements: 34. With reference to ancient India,
Statement-I: If the United States of Gautama Buddha was generally known
America (USA) were to Bonds will not be by which of the following epithets?
able to exercise their claims to receive 1. Nayaputta
payment. 2. Shakyamuni
Statement-II: The USA Government debt 3. Tathagata
is not backed by any hard assets, but Select the correct answer using the code
only by the faith of the Government. given below:
Which one of the following is correct in (a) 1 only
respect of the above statements? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) 1, 2 and 3
correct and Statement-I Statement-II
(d) None of the above are epithets of
explains
Gautama Buddha
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct, but Statement-II does not
explain Statement-I 35. Consider the following information:
Archaeological State Description
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement- Site
II is incorrect 1. Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but town
Statement-II is correct 2. Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site
3. Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site
32. Consider the following statements: 4. Salihundam Andhra Rock-cut cave
Pradesh shrines
Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads
the risk of borrower default across In which of the above rows is the given
multiple lenders. information correctly matched ?
Statement-II: The syndicated loan be (a) 1 and 2
can a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, (b) 2 and 3
but cannot be a credit line. (c) 3 and 4
Which one of the following is correct in (d) 1 and 4
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II 36. Who of the following rulers of medieval
are correct and Statement-II explains India gave permission to the Portuguese
Statement-I to build a fort at Bhatkal?
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II (a) Krishnadevaraya
are correct, but Statement-II does not (b) Narasimha Saluva
explain Statement-I (c) Muhammad Shah III
(c) Statement-I is correct, but (d) Yusuf Adil Shah
Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but 37. With reference to revenue collection
Statement-II is correct by Cornwallis, statements: consider
the following
33. Consider the following statements in 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of
respect of the digital rupee:
revenue collection, the peasants were
1. It is a sovereign currency issued by
exempted from revenue payment
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in
in case of bad harvests or natural
alignment with its monetary policy.
2. It appears as a liability on the RBI’s calamities.
balance sheet. 2. Under the Permanent Settlement in
3. It is insured against inflation by its Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay
very design. his revenues to the state, on or before
4. It is freely convertible against the fixed date, he would be removed
commercial bank money and cash. from his Zamindari.
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/
correct? are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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38. Consider the following statements: 42. Consider the following statements
1. There are no parables in Upanishads. Statement-I: India does not import
2. Upanishads were composed earlier apples from the United States of America.
than the Puranas. Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits
Which of the statements given above is/ the import of Genetically Modified food
without the approval of the competent
are correct?
authority.
(a) 1 only
Which one of the following is correct in
(b) 2 only
respect of the above statements?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct and Statement-II explains
Statement-I
39. Consider the following statements: (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
1. India is a member of the International are correct, but Statement-II does not
Grains Council. explain Statement-I
2. A country needs to be a member of (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-
the International Grains Council for II is incorrect
exporting or importing rice and wheat. (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
Which of the statements given above is/ Statement-II is correct
are correct?
43. With reference to the Speaker of the
(a) 1 only
45 Lok Sabha, consider the following
(b) 2 only statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 While any resolution for the removal of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under
consideration
40. Which one of the following was the 1. He/She shall not preside.
latest inclusion in the Intangible 2. He/She shall not have the right to
Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ? speak
(a) Chhau dance 3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote
(b) Durga puja on the resolution in the first instance.
(c) Garba dance Which of the statements given above is/
are correct?
(d) Kumbh melay
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
41. Consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
Statement-I: There is instability and (d) 1, 2 and 3
worsening security situation in the Sahel
region. Atria 44. With reference to the Indian Parliament,
Statement-II: There have been military consider the following statements:
takeovers/coups d’état in several 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses
countries of the Sahel region in the recent on its dissolution.
past. 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and
Which one of the following is correct in pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on
respect of the above statements? the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. A bill in regard to which the President
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-
of India notified his/her intention to
II are correct and Statement-II
summon the Houses to a joint sitting
explains Statement-I lapses on Lok Sabha. the dissolution
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II of the
are correct, but Statement-II does not Which of the statements given above is/
explain Statement-I are correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement- (a) 1 only
II is incorrect (b) 1 and 2
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but (c) 2 and 3
Statement-II is correct (d) 3 only

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45. With reference to the Parliament Which one of the following is correct in
of India, consider the following respect of the above statements?
statements: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
1. Prorogation of a House by the are correct and Statement-II explains
President of India does not require Statement-I
the advice of the Council of Ministers. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
2. Prorogation of a House is generally are correct, but Statement-II does not
done after the House is adjourned explain Statement-I
sine die but there is no bar to the (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-
President of India prorogating the II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
House which is in session.
Statement-II is correct
3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done
by the President of India who, save in
48. With reference to the Digital India Land
exceptional circumstances, does so on
Records Modernisation Programme,
the advice of the Council of Ministers.
consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/ 1. To implement the scheme, the Central
are correct? Government provides 100% funding.
(a) 1 only 2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps
(b) 1 and 2 are digitised.
(c) 2 and 3 3. An initiative has been undertaken
(d) 3 only to transliterate the Records of
Rights from local language to any
46. Consider the following statements: of the languages recognized by the
Statement-I: The European Parliament Constitution of India.
approved The Net-Zero Industry Act Which of the statements given above are
recently. correct?
Statement-II: The European Union (a) 1 and 2 only
intends to achieve carbon neutrality by (b) 2 and 3 only
2040 and therefore aims to develop all of (c) 1 and 3 only
its own clean technology by that time. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? 49. With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider
the following statements:
are correct and Statement-II explains
1. This scheme guarantees a minimum
Statement-I
package of antenatal care services
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
to women in their second and third.
are correct, but Statement-II does not
trimesters of pregnancy and six
explain Statement-I
months post-delivery health care
(c) Statement-I is correct, but
service in any government health
Statement-II is incorrect facility.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but 2. Under this scheme, private sector
Statement-II is correct health care providers of certain
specialities can volunteer to provide
47. Consider the following statements: services at nearby government health
Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela facilities.
has achieved a rapid recovery from Which of the statements given above is/
its economic crisis and succeeded in are correct?
preventing its people from fleeing/ (a) 1 only
emigrating to other countries. (b) 2 only
Statement-II: Venezuela has the world’s (c) Both 1 and 2
largest oil reserves. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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50. With reference to the Pradhan Which one of the following is correct in
Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM- respect of the above statements?
SYM) Yojana, consider the following (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-
statements: II are correct and Statement-II
1. The entry age group for enrolment in explains Statement-I
the scheme is 21 to 40 years. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
2. Age specific contribution shall be are correct, but Statement-II does not
made by the beneficiary. explain Statement-I
3. Each subscriber under the scheme (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-
shall receive a minimum pension of II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
3,000 per month after attaining the
Statement-II is correct
age of 60 years.
4. Family pension is applicable to the
53. Consider the following :
spouse and unmarried daughters.
1. Pyroclastic debris
Which of the statements given above is/
2. Ash and dust
are correct?
3. Nitrogen compounds
(a) 1, 3 and 4 4. Sulphur compounds
(b) 2 and 3 only How many of the above are products of
(c) 2 only volcanic eruptions?
(d) 1, 2 and 4 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
51. Consider the following statements : (c) Only three
Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated (d) All four
more by incoming solar radiation than by
terrestrial radiation. 54. Which of the following is/are correct
Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other inference/inferences from isothermal
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are maps in the month of January?
good absorbers of long wave radiation. 1. The isotherms deviate to the north
Which one of the following is correct in over the ocean and to the south over
respect of the above statements? the continent.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 2. The presence of cold ocean currents,
correct and Statement-I Statement-II Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift
explains make the North Atlantic Ocean colder
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II and the isotherms bend towards the
are correct, but Statement-II does not north.
Select the answer using the code given
explain Statement-I
below :
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-
(a) 1 only
II is incorrect
(b) 2 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
(c) Both 1 and 2
Statement-II is correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

52. Consider the following statements :

55. Which of the following countries are
Statement-I : Thickness of the well known as the two largest cocoa
troposphere at the equator is much producers in the world?
greater as compared to poles. (a) Algeria and Morocco
Statement-II : At the equator, heat is (b) Botswana and Namibia
transported to great heights by strong (c) Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
convectional currents. (d) Madagascar and Mozambique

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56. With reference to the Himalayan rivers 60. Consider the following information:
joining the Ganga downstream of Region Name of the Type of
Prayagraj from West to East, which one mountain mountain
range
of the following sequences is correct?
1. Central Asia Vosges Fold mountain
(a) Ghaghara - Gomati - Gandak - Kosi 2. Europe Alps Block mountain
(b) Gomati - Ghaghara - Gandak - Kosi 3. North America Appalac- Fold mountain
(c) Ghaghara - Gomati - Kosi-Gandak hians
(d) Gomati - Ghaghara - Kosi - Gandak 4. South America Andes Fold mountain
In how many of the above rows is the
57. Consider the following statements : given information correctly matched?
Statement-I : Rainfall is one of the (a) Only one
reasons for weathering of rocks. (b) Only two
Statement-II : Rain water contains (c) Only three
carbon dioxide in solution. (d) All four
Statement-III : Rain water contains
atmospheric oxygen. 61. The organisms “Cicada, Froghopper
Which one of the following is correct in and Pond skater” are:
respect of the above statements ? (a) Birds
(a) Both Statement-II and Statement- (b) Fish
III are correct and both of them (c) Insects
explain Statement-I (d) Reptiles
(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-
III are correct, but only one of them 62. Consider the following statements:
explains Statement-I Statement-I: Many chewing gums found
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is in the market are considered pollution. a
correct and that explains Statement-I source of environmental
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement- Statement-II: Many chewing gums
III is correct contain plastic as gum base.
Which one of the following is correct in
58. Consider the following countries : respect of the above statements?
1. Finland (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-
2. Germany II are correct and Statement-II
3. Norway explains Statement-I
4. Russia (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
How many of the above countries have a are correct, but Statement-II does not
border with the North Sea?
explain Statement-I
(a) Only one
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-
(b) Only two
II is incorrect
(c) Only three
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
(d) All four
Statement-II is correct
59. Consider the following information:
Waterfall Region River
63. Consider the following pairs:
1. Dhuandhar Malwa Narmada Country Animal found in its
2. Hundru Chota Subarnarekha natural habitat
Nagpur 1. Brazil Indri
3. Gersoppa Western Netravati 2. Indonesia Elk
Ghate 3. Madagascar Bonobo
In how many of the above rows is the How many of the pairs given above are
given information correctly matched ? correctly matched?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None

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64. Consider the following statements 67. Consider the following:
regarding World Toilet Organization: 1. Battery storage
1. It is one of the agencies of the United 2. Biomass generators-
Nations. 3. Fuel cells
2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet 4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
Day and World Toilet College are How many of the above are considered
the initiatives of this organization,
“Distributed Energy Resources”?
to inspire action to tackle the global
sanitation crisis. (a) Only one
3. The main focus of its function is to (b) Only two
grant funds to the least developed (c) Only three
countries and developing countries to (d) All four
achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of the statements given above is/ 68. Which one of the following shows a
are correct? unique relationship with an insect
(a) 2 only that has coevolved with it and that is
(b) 3 only the only insect that can pollinate this
(c) 1 and 2 tree?
(d) 2 and 3 (a) Fig
(b) Mahua
65. Consider the following statements:
1. Lions do not have a particular (c) Sandalwood
breeding season. (d) Silk cotton
2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs
do not roar 69. Consider the following:
3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do 1. Butterflies
not proclaim their territory by scent 2. Fish
marking. 3. Frogs
Which of the statements given above are How many of the above have poisonous
correct? species among them?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) All three
(d) 1,2 and 3
(d) None
66. Which one of the following is the correct
description of “100 Million Farmers” 70. Consider the following:
(a) It is a platform for accelerating the 1. Cashew
transition towards food and water 2. Papaya
systems that are net-zero (carbon), 3. Red sanders
nature-positive and that aims to How many of the above trees are actually
increase farmer resilience. native to India?
(b) It is an international alliance (a) Only one
and a network of individuals and (b) Only two
farming Jorganisations interested (c) All three
in supporting and strengthening the
(d) None
development of the organic animal
husbandry.
(c) It is a digital platform fully integrated 71. Consider the following airports
with service providers and built on 1. Donyi Polo Airport
blockchain that lets buyers, sellers 2. Kushinagar International Airport
and third parties trade fertilizers koch Vijayawada International Airport
quickly and securely. 3. In the recent past, which of the above
(d) It is a platform with the mission of have been constructed as Greenfield
encouraging the farmers to form projects?
Farmer Product Organisations or (a) 1 and 2 only
Agribusiness Consortiums, thus (b) 2 and 3 only
facilitating the access to global open (c) 1 and 3 only
markets to sell their products.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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72. With reference to “water vapour”, 76. One of the following regions has the
which of the following statements is/ world’s largest tropical peatland, which
are correct ? holds about three years worth of global
1. It is a gas, the amount of which carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and
decreases with altitude. the possible destruction of which can
2. Its percentage is maximum at the exert detrimental effect on the global
poles. climate, Which one of the following
Select the answer using the code given denotes that region ?
below: (a) Amazon Basin
(a) 1 only (b) Congo Basin
(b) 2 only (c) Kikori Basin
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Rio de la Plata Basin
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
77. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and
73. Consider the following description: polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that
1. Annual and daily range of are used in making many consumer
temperatures is low. products, consider the following
2. Precipitation occurs throughout the statements:
year. 1. PFAS are found to be widespread
3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm- in drinking water, food and food
250 cm. packaging materials.
What is this type of climate? 2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the
(a) Equatorial climate environment.
(b) China type climate 5. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead
(c) Humid subtropical climate to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
Which of the statements given above are
(d) Marine West coast climate
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
74. With reference to “Coriolis force”,
(b) 2 and 3 only
which of the following statements is/
(c) 1 and 3 only
are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It increases with increase in wind
velocity.
78. Consider the following:
2. It is maximum at the poles and is
1 Carabid beetles
absent at the equator.
2. Centipedes
Select the answer using the code given
3. Flies
below:
4. Termites
(a) 1 only
5. Wasps
(b) 2 only
Parasitoid species are found in how many
(c) Both 1 and 2 of the above kind of organisms?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only two
(b) Only three
75. On June 21 every year, which of the (c) Only four
following latitude(s) experience(s) a (d) All five
sunlight of more than 12 hours?
1. Equator 79. Consider the following plants:
2. Tropic of Cancer 1. Groundnut
3. Tropic of Capricorn 2. Horse-gram
4. Arctic Circle 3. Soybean
Select the correct answer using the code How many of the above belong to the pes
given below: family?
(a) 1 only (a) Only ane
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) 3 and 4 (c) All three
(d) 2 and 4 (d) None
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80. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the code
Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is given below:
placed under the “vermin” category in the (a) 1 and 2 only
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox
feeds on the blood of other animals. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which one of the following is correct in (d) 1, 2 and 3
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II 84. Consider the following:
are correct and Statement-II explains
1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)
Statement-I
2. Motor vehicles
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct, but Statement-II does not 3. Currency swap
explain Statement-I Which of the above is/are considered
(c) Statement-I is correct, but financial instruments?
Statement-II is incorrect (a) 1 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
(b) 2 and 3 only
Statement-II is correct
(c) 1, 2 and 3
81. The total fertility rate in an economy (d) 1 and 3 only
is defined as:
(a) the number of children born per 1000 85. With reference to the sectors of the
people in the population in a year. Indian economy, consider the following
(b) the number of children born to a
pairs:
couple in their lifetime in a given
population. Economic activity Sector
(c) the birth rate minus death rate. 1. Storage of Secondary
(d) the average number of live births agricultural produce
a woman would have by the end of 2. Dairy farm Primary
her child-bearing age.
3. Mineral exploration Tertiary
82. Consider the following statements: 4. Weaving cloth Secondary
1. In India, Non-Banking Financial How many of the pairs given above are
Companies can access the Liquidity correctly matched?
Adjustment Facility window of the (a) Only one
Reserve Bank of India. (b) Only two
2. In India, Foreign Institutional
(c) Only three
Investors can hold the Government
Securities (G-Secs). (d) All four
3. In India, Stock Exchanges can offer
separate trading platforms for debts. 86 Consider the following materials:
Which of the statements given above is/ 1. Agricultural residues
are correct?
2. Corn grain
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. Wastewater treatment sludge
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 4. Wood mill waste
(d) 2 and 3 only Which of the above can be used as
feedstock for producing Sustainable
83. In India, which of the following Aviation Fuel?
can trade in Corporate Bonds and
(a) 1 and 2 only
Government Securities?
1. Insurance Companies/ (b) 3 and 4 only
2. Pension Funda (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Retail Investors (d) 1,3 and 4 only
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87. With reference to physical capital in Which of the statements given above is/
Indian economy, consider the following are correct?
pairs: (a) 1 only
Items Category (b) 2 only
1. Farmer’s plough Working capital
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Computer Fixed capital
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Yarn used by Fixed capital
the weaver
4. Petrol Working capital 91. With reference to radioisotope
How many of the above pairs are correctly thermoelectric generators (RTGs),
matched? consider the following statements:
(a) Only one 1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors.
(b) Only two 2. RTGs are used for powering the
(c) Only three onboard systems of spacecrafts.
(d) All four 3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238,
which is a by-product of weapons
88. Which one of the following words/
development.
phrases is most appropriately used to
Which of the statements given above are
denote “an interoperable network of
3D virtual worlds that can be accessed correct?
simultaneously by millions of users, (a) 1 and 2 only
who can exert property rights over (b) 2 and 3 only
virtual items”? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Big data analytics (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Cryptography
(c) Metaverse 92. Consider the following statements:
(d) Virtual matrix
Statement-I: Giant stars live much
longer than dwarf stars.
89. With reference to the rule’rules
Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars,
imposed by the Reserve Bank of India
while treating foreign banks, consider giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear
the following statements: reactions.
1. There no minimum capital Which one of the following is correct in
requirement for wholly owned banking respect of the above statements?
subsidiaries in India. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
2. For wholly owned banking subsidiaries are correct and Statement-II explains
in India, at least 50% of the board Statement-I
members should be Indian nationals.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
Which of the statements given above is/
are correct, but Statement-II does not
are correct 7
explain Statement-I
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-
(c) Both 1 and 2 II is incorrect
(d) Neither I nor 2 (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but
Statement-II is correct
90. With reference to Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, 93. Which one of the following is
consider the following statements: synthesised in human body that dilates
1. CSR rules specify that expenditures
blood vessels and increases blood flow?
that benefit the company directly or
(a) Nitric oxide
its employees will not be considered
(b) Nitrous oxide
as CSR activities
2. CSR rules do not specify minimum (c) Nitrogen dioxide
spending on CSR activities. (d) Nitrogen pentoxide

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94. Consider the following activities: 97. Which one of the following is the exhaust
1. Identification of narcotics on pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric
passengers at airports or in aircraft Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?
2. Monitoring of precipitation (a) Hydrogen peroxide
3. Tracking the migration of animals
(b) Hydronium
In how many of the above activities can
(c) Oxygen
the radars be used?
(a) Only one (d) Water vapour
(b) Only two
(c) All three 98. Recently, the term “pumped-
(d) None storage hydropower” is actually and
appropriately discussed in the context
95. Consider the following aircraft: of which one of the following ?
1. Rafael (a) Irrigation of terraced crop fields
2. MiG-29
(b) Lift irrigation of cereal crops
3. Tejas MK-1
(c) Long duration energy storage
How many of the above are considered
(d) Rainwater harvesting system
fifth generation fighter aircraft?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 99. “Membrane Bioreactors” are often
(c) All three discussed in the context of:
(d) None (a) Assisted reproductive technologies
(b) Drug delivery nanotechnologies
96. In which of the following are hydrogels/ (c) Vaccine production technologies
used? (d) Wastewater treatment technologies
1. Controlled drug delivery in patients
2. Mobile air-conditioning systems
100 With reference to the Indian economy,
3. Preparation of industrial lubricants
Select the correct answer using the code “Collateral Borrowing and Lending
given below: Obligations” are the instruments of:
(a) 1 only (a) Bond market
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Forex market
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Money market
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Stock market

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