1. The Montagu Declaration of 1917: 4.

Consider the following statements regarding

1. recommended that self-government 'bioceramics':
would be granted to India immediately
1. Bioceramics are materials specially
after the first world war.
2. led to the introduction of the system of developed to replace soft organ tissue in
direct elections and universal adult the human body.
franchise in India for the first time.
2. All bioceramics are biologically inert
Select the correct answer using the code
and do not react with other tissues.
given below.
(a) 1 only 3. Alumina and zirconia are used in the
(b) 2 only production of bioceramics.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?

2. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only

1. Translation is the process of conversion (b) 2 and 3 only
of a sequence of an RNA molecule to a
(c) 3 only
sequence of DNA.
2. Transcription is the process of synthesis (d) 1, 2 and 3
of RNA from the DNA.
Which of the statements given above is/are
5. With reference to vaccines, consider the
correct?
following statements:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 1. Inactivated vaccines use the killed
(c) Both 1 and 2 version of the germ that causes disease
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
while live-attenuated vaccines use a

3. Consider the following statements with weakened form of the germ that causes a

respect to the Jury Act of 1827: disease.

1. It provided that Christians were 2. Inactivated vaccines create a stronger
exempted from being tried either by
and long-lasting immune response
Hindu and Muslim juror.
2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy condemned the compared to live-attenuated vaccines.
act and sent petitions to British Which of the statements given above is/are
Parliament opposing the act. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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6. Consider the following statements: 8. With reference to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu,
1. The festival is celebrated to mark the consider the following statements:

change of color of spring waters by 1. Chaitanya and Shankaradeva were

Goddess Ragnya Devi in the month of contemporaries.

May/June every year. 2. He popularised the Krishna cult in the

2. The changing color of the spring water Bengal region.

every year during the festival was cited 3. He denounced the Brahmanical authority

as a miracle by Swami Vivekanand. and advocated the abolition of the caste

3. The festival is one of the most important system.

festivals in the Union Territory of Which of the statements given above is/are

Jammu and Kashmir. correct?

Which of the following Indian festival is (a) 2 only

characterized by the above-given (b) 1 and 2 only

statements? (c) 1 and 3 only

(a) Jude Sheetal (d) 1, 2 and 3

(b) Ambubachi Mela

(c) Mela Ksheer Bhavani 9. Which of the following statements best

(d) Herath describes the Doctrine of Proportionality?

(a) It envisages that a public authority

7. Consider the following statements regarding should maintain a sense of proportion

Sambhar lake in Rajasthan: between his particular goals and the

1. It is surrounded by Aravalli hills on all means he employs to achieve those

sides. goals.

2. No microorganisms are found in this (b) It envisages that the state must maintain

lake because of its high salt content. proportion in the treatment of all citizens

3. Nearly half of India's salt production as equal in the eyes of the law.

comes from this lake. (c) It suggests that the state must provide for

Which of the statements given above is/are welfare of its citizens in accordance with

correct? their existing economic position.

(a) 1 only (d) It suggests that the carbon footprint of

(b) 1 and 2 only the present generation must be

(c) 2 and 3 only proportionate for the future generations

(d) 1, 2 and 3 to mitigate successfully.

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10. With reference to the Ninth schedule of the 13. Recently, India has signed Strategic
Indian constitution, consider the following Partnership with which of the following
statements:
International Agencies?
1. It was the first schedule that was added
after the commencement of the (a) International Atomic Energy Agency
constitution. (b) Food and Agriculture Organization
2. It was enacted to protect laws related to (c) International Labour Organization
agrarian reforms and for abolishing the
(d) International Energy Agency
zamindari system.
3. The acts and regulations specified in the
ninth Schedule are not subject to judicial 14. The term “Laschamps Excursion” is
review at all. sometimes mentioned in the news in the
Which of the statements given above is/are
context of the discussion of
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) the gradual disappearance of
(b) 1 only temperature difference below the
(c) 1, 2 and 3 oceanic and continental crusts at great
(d) 2 and 3 only
depths.

11. Consider the following statements regarding
Global Mangrove Alliance:
1. It is an initiative of the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. It aims to increase the global area of
mangrove habitat by 20 per cent over the
current extent by 2030.
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. Exfoliation tors are small to big size
boulders which are smooth and rounded
formed due to
(a) Gravitational forces such as overburden
pressure, load and shearing stress.
(b) Removal of overlying rock load because
of continued erosion.
(c) Differential heating and resulting
expansion and contraction of surface
layers.
(d) River’s vertical and lateral corrasion in
its mountain course.
(b) short duration illumination of comets by
the reflection of Sun light during its
journey through the Solar system.
(c) the rare linear planetary alignment of
Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn,
and Moon expected to occur in 2040.
(d) short reversal of the Earth’s magnetic
field during the end of the Last Glacial
Period.
15. Arrange the following India-Nepal boundary
locations from West to East:
1. Lipulekh
2. Kalapani
3. Limpiyadhura
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1-3-2
(b) 2-3-1
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 2-1-3

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16. The word 'Seneca Guns' is sometimes 18. Consider the following statements with
mentioned in media in reference to respect to Mauryan rule:
1. Megasthenes visited the Mauryan
(a) nanotechnology based radioactive
empire during the reign of Chandragupta
ablation therapy. Maurya.
(b) the phenomenon of loud noises similar 2. The second Buddhist Council was held
during the reign of Ashoka.
to that of thunder often heard in the
3. The provincial capital 'Suvarnagiri'
coastal areas. mentioned in the rock edicts, was
(c) noiseless geological underwater located in the Northern province of the
eruptions in the Pacific Ring of Fire. empire.
4. Sanchi Stupa was built during the reign
(d) an all-weather mobile air defense
of Ashoka.
system. Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
17. With reference to the collegium system for
(b) 1 and 4 only
the appointment of judges to the Supreme (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Court, consider the following statements: (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. The collegium for the selection of a
19. In which of the following coastal regions of
Supreme Court judge comprises of the
India, the Kaipad system of rice cultivation
Chief Justice of India along with two is practised?
senior-most judges of the Supreme (a) Konkan coast
(b) Malabar coast
Court.
(c) Coramandal coast
2. In case of lack of consensus within the
(d) Gujarat coast
collegium system, the Chief Justice of
India can exercise veto power. 20. With reference to the 'Tree Cities of the
World' programme, consider the following
3. Once a recommendation is approved by
statements:
the collegium, the Ministry of Law and 1. To be recognized as a tree city of the
Justice is required to approve or send world, the forest area of the city should
be at least 33 per cent of its geographical
back for reconsideration within thirty
area.
days.
2. It is one of the initiatives of the Food
Which of the statements given above is/are and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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21. Consider the following statements: 24. Consider the following statements with
1. A Progressive tax is a tax in which tax reference to Consumer Welfare Fund:
rate increases as the taxable amount 1. Its objective is to provide financial
increases.
assistance to promote and protect the
2. Inflation acts as a progressive tax in an
welfare of the consumers.
economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It was set up under the Consumer
correct? Protection Act, 2019.
(a) 1 only 3. It is being operated under the Ministry of
(b) 2 only Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
(c) Both 1 and 2 Distribution.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
22. This protected area having semi-evergreen to
dry deciduous vegetation is a part of the (a) 1 and 2 only
Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve. It had been (b) 2 and 3 only
included in the World Network of Biosphere (c) 1 and 3 only
Reserves by UNESCO. Many forest- (d) 1, 2 and 3
dwelling communities celebrate the Akhand
Shikar ritual which is considered to be one
25. With reference to Landholders' Society
of the reasons for the recent forest fires.
founded in 1837-38, consider the following
Which protected area is being described in
the above passage? statements:
(a) Kanha National Park 1. It was a political association prominent
(b) Similipal Tiger Reserve in the Bengal region.
(c) Jim Corbett National Park 2. It aimed to strengthen the vested
(d) Nagarhole Tiger Reserve interests of Zamindars.
3. It was later merged with the British
23. In the recently published Human
Indian Association of Bengal.
Development Report, 2020, United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) has Which of the statements given above is/are
released an experimental metric Planetary correct?
Pressures-Adjusted HDI (PHDI). Which of (a) 1 and 2 only
the following correctly describes PHDI? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) It is the relative level of human (c) 1 only
development in countries lying in high
(d) 1, 2 and 3
and low atmospheric pressure belts.
(b) It is the level of human development
adjusted by per capita material footprint 26. Galwan Valley, which has been a flashpoint
and carbon dioxide emissions. between China and India, lies in which of
(c) It is the opportunity loss of human the following mountain ranges?
development caused by socio-economic (a) Ladakh Range
hardships during COVID-led slowdown. (b) Karakoram Range
(d) It is the level of human development
(c) Greater Himalayas
adjusted by losses due to natural
(d) Zanskar Range
disasters and calamities.
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27. Recently, the UN High Commissioner for 29. With reference to the British rule in India,
Human Rights has raised concern over consider the following statements regarding
misuse of the sedition law in India. In this the outcomes of the Shimla conference
context, consider the following statements (Wavell plan) 1945:
regarding 'Sedition' under section 124A of 1. All the members of the Viceroy's
the Indian Penal Code: Executive Council would be Indians.
1. 'Sedition' is also mentioned as one of the 2. Only the defense, would remain in
reasonable restrictions under Article British hands until the power was
19(2) of the Indian Constitution. ultimately transferred to Indians.
2. A person charged under this law is 3. Muslim league boycotted the
barred from a government job.
conference.
3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the first person
Which of the statements given above is/are
to be charged under sedition during the
correct?
freedom movement.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
30. With reference to the Panchayat Elections,
(d) None
consider the following statements:
1. General Elections to the three tiers of
28. With reference to the administration by
Panchayats are held simultaneously.
Ashtapradhans during Shivaji period,
2. Elections to grama panchayats must be
Consider the following pairs:
held on the basis of non-political party
Title Duty
symbols.
1. Sumanta : Master of ceremonies
2. Amatya : Finance and general 3. Model code of conduct for Panchayat

administration elections is issued by respective State

3. Waqenavis : Religious administration Election Commissions.

Which of the pairs given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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31. Consider the following statements as factors
responsible for the establishment of the
Home Rule League:
1. High taxation and wartime miseries
motivated people to participate in an
aggressive movement.
2. The Congress wanted to set up an
extended arm for a proactive struggle in
the form of the Home Rule League.
3. The myth of white supremacy was
busted by 1st World War.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
32. Consider the following statements with
reference to mica in India:
1. Mica is categorised as a minor mineral.
2. Rajasthan has the highest reserves of
mica in India.
3. Most of the mica deposits in India
produce the muscovite variety or potash
mica.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
33. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with reference to Mahatma Gandhi
and Rabindranath Tagore?
1. Tagore supported the Non-Cooperation
movement call by Mahatma Gandhi as it
can bring Swaraj in the future.
2. Tagore criticized undue emphasis given
to Charkha by Mahatma Gandhi.
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
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34. Renouncement of practices derogatory to the
dignity of women is mentioned in which of
the following provisions of the Indian
Constitution?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Duties
(d) Preamble
35. Consider the following statements regarding
the Hand-guided Cloning Technique:
1. In this technique, oocytes are matured
in-vitro and enucleated using a hand
held fine blade.
2. Recently, the National Dairy Research
Institute has developed a buffalo calf
named ‘Tejas’ using this 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
36. With reference to ‘fishing cat,’ a mammal
found in India, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It is the only wild cat species in India
that is a wetland specialist.
2. It is categorised as Vulnerable on the
IUCN red list.
3. In India it is found only on the
Himalayan foothills along the Ganga and
Brahmaputra river valleys.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
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37. Which of the following statements correctly 40. Consider the following statements with
describes The Tuting-Tidding Suture Zone reference to the 'Green Tax':
(TTSZ)? 1. Green tax would be levied only on
(a) It is a major part of Eastern Himalaya, transport vehicles to curb pollution in
where the Himalaya takes a sharp the country.
southward bend and connects with Indo
2. Electric vehicles and those running on
Burma range.
alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol
(b) It is a major part of Himalaya in the
would be exempted.
Ladakh region where Indian and Asian
Which of the statements given above is/are
Plates are joined.
(c) It is the subsidence of the western flank correct?
of the Indian Peninsula leading to its (a) 1 only
submergence below the sea. (b) 2 only
(d) It is a narrow belt ranging between 8-10 (c) Both 1 and 2
km parallel to the Shiwalik foothills at (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the break-up of the slope.
41. Photonics is the science and technology of
38. With reference to the Bar Council of India, generating, controlling, and detecting
consider the following statements: particles of light. Which of the following are
1. It is a statutory body created by
the possible applications of photonics?
Parliament to regulate and represent the
1. Diagnosis of diseases
Indian bar.
2. Fast data communication
2. It prescribes the standards of
3. Improve energy efficiency of lighting
professional conduct and etiquette of
advocates in Indian courts. 4. Detection of structural defects in
Which of the statements given above is/are buildings
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
39. In the context of 'vermicompost', which of
the following is/are its advantages?
42. With reference to 'Smart Contracts', consider
1. It helps in raising the pH level of the soil
the following statements:
2. It helps in the reduction of the Carbon-
1. It is an agreement between two people in
Nitrogen ratio
3. Vermicompost can be suitably practised the form of computer code.
under a wide range of temperatures. 2. It can be easily edited and modified.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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43. With reference to ‘Torrefaction technology’
consider the following statements:
1. It is a process that can convert rice
stubble into bio-coal.
2. This biomass is heated to more than
800°C in a low oxygen environment.
3. Combustible gases released during the
process can be used to generate the
required heat.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
46.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
44. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with reference to the Martial law
under the Article 34 of Indian Constitution?
1. It empowers the Parliament to indemnify
any person for any act done by him in
connection with the maintenance of
order in any area where martial law was
in force.
2. All constitutional writs are suspended in
the area where martial law is declared.
47.
3. Martial Law has never been imposed in
post-independent India.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
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45. Recently, Indian scientists have brought out
a biopesticide to control the Panama disease.
In this context, which of the following
statements is/are correct regarding Panama
Disease?
1. It is a fungal disease that afflicts banana
plants.
2. It infects the plants through its root and
stops water and essential nutrients from
being transported.
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
Which of the following are the government
initiatives for the promotion of the Chemical
and Petrochemical Sector in India?
1. Increase in import duty on feedstock
such as ‘Naphtha'.
2. 100% FDI is allowed under the
automatic route in the chemicals sector.
3. Mandating certificates for imported
chemicals to prevent the dumping of
cheap chemicals.
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
Which of the following is/are the
components of External Debt of India?
1. External Commercial Borrowings
2. FII investment in Government Securities
3. Borrowing through Masala Bonds
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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48. Consider the following statements regarding 51. Ranbir Singh Committee was recently
'Committee on private member's bill': constituted in the context of
1. It is a special committee of the Lok
(a) regulation of Over The Top (OTT)
Sabha.
media services.
2. In Lok Sabha, committee is presided
over by deputy speaker of house. (b) the revival of the economy after COVID
Which of the statements given above is/are slowdown.
correct? (c) regulation of cryptocurrency in India.
(a) 1 only
(d) reforms in criminal law.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 52. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Bureau of Indian Standards
49. It is an Indian Chinese community living in
(BIS):
the Northeast region, mostly in the states of
1. The Bureau consists of members from
Assam, Tripura, Mizoram. This community
is recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable both the Central and State government.
Tribal Group in Tripura. They perform the 2. It works under the aegis of the Ministry
well-known Hojagiri folk dance. In of Commerce and Industry.
Mizoram, they have been targeted by ethnic
Which of the statements given above is/are
organizations demanding its exclusion from
correct?
electoral rolls, forcing the tribe to flee to
Tripura. (a) 1 only
Which of the following tribal group is being (b) 2 only
described in the above passage? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Angami Tribe
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Lepcha Tribe
(c) Bru Tribe
(d) Mizo Tribe 53. Which of the following provisions of the
constitution of India help the courts in
50. Consider the following statements: examining and determining the
1. Under Article 131, Supreme Court has
constitutional validity of a law?
the original and exclusive jurisdiction to
deal with federal disputes in India. 1. Fundamental Rights
2. All disputes involving the 2. Directive Principle of State Policy
constitutionality of a central law are 3. Fundamental Duties
dealt with under Article 131.
4. Preamble
3. A central law cannot be challenged in
Select the correct answer using the code
the State High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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54. Consider the following statements regarding 56. Consider the following statements with

Anushilan Samiti: respect to the Sanyasi rebellion:

1. It took place in Bengal after the great
1. The Dacca Anushilan and the Jugantar
famine of 1770.
were offshoot secret organizations from 2. Participants were originally tribals
a single parent body founded by whose forest-based livelihoods were
negatively impacted by the Forest laws
Promotha Mitter.
of the British.
2. Dacca Anushilan Samiti was responsible
3. The immediate cause of the rebellion
for the Barrah Dacoity. was the restrictions imposed by the
Which of the statements given above is/are British upon pilgrims visiting holy
places.
correct?
4. Anandamath, a novel by Bankim
(a) 1 only
Chandra Chattopadhyay, is based on the
(b) 2 only Sanyasi Revolt.

(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above are

correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
55. Which of the following statements about (c) 1, 3 and 4 only

Permafrost are correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. There is approximately twice as much

57.
carbon in permafrost than is currently in
the Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Thawing of permafrost may lead to an
outbreak of bacterial and viral diseases.
3. Thawing of permafrost can damage
houses, roads, gas pipelines, and other
infrastructure.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
How is the Later Vedic Period different from
the Rigvedic period?
1. The Rigvedic Aryans were pastoralists
wherein Later Vedic Period agriculture
became the mainstay of the economy.
2. Social differentiation in the form of the
Varna system was prevalent in both the
Early and Later Vedic periods.
3. The early Rigvedic gods like Indra and
Agni lost their importance during the
later Vedic period.
Which of the statements given above are

(a) 1 and 3 only correct?

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

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58. With reference to the Construction & 60. Various state governments have proposed
Demolition (C&D) Waste Management private sector reservations in their respective
Rules, 2016, consider the following states. In this context, consider the following
statements: statements:
1. These rules apply to the waste generated 1. Bill recommending such reservation
from the construction of new buildings must be reserved for the President's
but not to the repair of any existing approval.
buildings. 2. Supreme Court has capped the
2. Defence establishments are exempt from reservation to 50 percent in both the
these rules for generating any public and private sectors.
construction and demolition waste Which of the statements given above is/are
arising from the construction of any civil correct?
structure. (a) 1 only
3. As per these rules Central Pollution (b) 2 only
Control Board (CPCB) shall prepare (c) Both 1 and 2
operational guidelines related to (d) Neither 1 nor 2
environmental management of
construction and demolition waste 61. Migration is an important aspect of the lives
management. of many animals. In this context, consider
Which of the statements given above is/are the following pairs:
correct? Type of Fish Type of Migration
(a) 3 only 1. Anadromous : Born in freshwater but
(b) 1 and 3 only fish migrate into the
(c) 1 and 2 only saltwater where they
(d) 1, 2 and 3 grow into adults.
2. : Born in saltwater but
59. Consider the following statements regarding Potamodromous migrate into the
the Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) : fish freshwater where they
1. They are adult stem cells which can be grow into adults
isolated from both humans and animals. 3. Catadromous : Born in freshwater and
2. They can be used to make specialized fish migration is also
cells found in the skeletal tissues. within freshwater.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct? correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
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62. South Asia Cooperative Environment 65. Consider the following statements regarding
Programme (SACEP) and South Asia the sittings of the houses of the Parliament of
Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) India:
has been set up for better cooperation in the
1. A sitting of the Lok Sabha is duly
field of environment and to combat wildlife
constituted only when it is presided over
crime in South Asia respectively. Which of
by the Speaker.
the following countries are members of both
2. The presence of at least one Minister is
these bodies?
1. The Maldives necessary for constituting a sitting of the

2. Pakistan House
3. India 3. The assembly of the two Houses of
4. Afghanistan Parliament to hear the President’s
Select the correct answer using the code Address constitutes a sitting of the Rajya
given below. Sabha.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct?
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 2 only

63. With reference to the period of the Gupta (c) 2 and 3

kingdom in ancient India, the terms Bhaga, (d) None

Hiranya and Udianga refer to
(a) religious rituals
(b) measurements of land
(c) different kinds of taxes
(d) coins of different money value
64. Consider the following constitutional posts:
1. Election Commission of India
2. Comptroller and Auditor General of
66. Consider the following statements in respect
of the International Climate Ambition
Summit:
1. It was organized and co-hosted by the
World Economic Forum and World
Wildlife Fund.
2. It aimed to highlight the achievements of

India public as well as private agencies

3. Attorney General of India towards carbon reduction and enhancing

4. Judges of Supreme Court the climate finance.
Which of the above are mentioned in both Which of the statements given above is/are
the Second and Third Schedule of the correct?
Constitution? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 4 only
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67. Trade deficit between India and China 70. “It is a process of inserting of a part of one
declined to a five year low in 2020. Which plant in to another in such a way that a
of the following are the reasons for the union will take place and combination will
decline in trade deficit? continue to grow as a single plant. Plum is
1. Decline in China's exports to India. grown through such a method of plant
2. Increase in India's exports to China. propagation.”
3. Sharp increase in exports of Indian iron Which of the following methods of plant
propagation is being described in the above
and steel to China.
passage?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Cutting
given below.
(b) Layering
(a) 1 only
(c) Budding
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Grafting
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 71. With reference to International Investment
Position (IIP), consider the following
68. Consider the following statements with statements:
reference to the Competition Commission of 1. It shows an economy’s stock of external
India: financial assets and liabilities at a
1. It is a statutory body established by the particular point of time
central government to ensure freedom of 2. A positive IIP means that the nation is
trade in the markets of India. the debtor and a negative IIP means that
2. It has the power to punish those it is a creditor.
indulging in anti-competitive practices Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It can take up suo moto investigation for correct?
alleged price cartelisation of products. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
72. 'This performance is a derivative of
(c) 1 and 3 only
Koodiyattam, the ancient Sanskrit theatre.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The text for this art form is
Sreekrishnacharitham that comprises 217
69. Which of the following were built during the slokas taken from various scriptures. It starts
reign of Pallavas? with a description of Mathura and
1. Kailasanath temple at Kanchipuram culminates with the abduction of Subhadra.
2. Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal It is performed by a single female actor
3. Shore temple at Mamallapuram assuming the roles of different characters of
4. Mandagapattu rock cut temple the story.'
Select the correct answer using the code Which art form is being described in the
given below. passage given above?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) Swang
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) Therukoothu
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Yakshgana
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) Nangiarkoothu

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73. Consider the following statements with
reference to peatlands:
1. They are the largest natural terrestrial
carbon store.
2. Peatland accounts for less than ten per
cent of the global land surface.
3. They can be classified as wetlands under
the Ramsar Convention.
4. Peatland occurs in every climatic zone.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
76. Multiple Invasive Alien Species (IAS) have
become a threat to ecosystems worldwide. In
this context, which of the following are the
common characteristics of IAS?
1. Rapid reproduction and growth
2. High dispersal ability
3. Phenotypic plasticity
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
77. Recently 100th death Anniversary of Bal
74. Which of the following statements explain Gangadhar Tilak was observed. Which of
the term ‘Equality before law’ under the the following statements is not correct
Article 14 of Indian constitution? regarding Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
1. Absence of any special privileges in
(a) He was a contemporary of Swami
favour of any person.
Vivekananda.
2. No person is above the law.
(b) His concept of Swarajya was based on
3. Like should be treated alike without
the Vedanta philosophy.
discrimination
(c) He vehemently criticized British rule
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. through his Marathi publication “The
(a) 1 and 2 only Mahratta”.
(b) 1 only (d) He published 'The Orion' to establish the
(c) 1, 2 and 3 primacy of the Vedic literature.
(d) 2 and 3 only
78. Recently govt has proposed to set up India’s
75. Consider the following pairs: 4th ‘Bird Ringing Station’ in Bihar. Which
Type of soil Associated region one of the following is not the purpose to
1. Alluvial soil : Piedmont plains establish a bird ringing station?
2. Laterite soil : High temperature and
(a) To observe, monitor and research on
heavy rainfall
migratory birds.
3. Red soil : Low rainfall
(b) To study population changes and species
Which of the pairs given above is/are
decline.
correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (c) In situ conservation of critically

(b) 1 only endangered avian species.

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) To address the problem of bird
(d) 3 only conservation.
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79. Consider the following statements with 82. "It was written by a Buddhist poet. It
reference to the Producer Price Index (PPI): describes a story of a dancer who preserves
1. It measures the change in average retail her chastity from a Prince and becomes a
prices that a consumer pays for the Buddhist nun to preach its doctrines. who
goods. became a Buddhist nun. It gives glimpses of
2. PPI excludes indirect taxes. the development of the fine arts in the
Which of the statements given above is/are Sangam age."
correct? Which of the following works is being
(a) 1 only described in the above-given passage?
(b) 2 only (a) Silappadikaram
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Manimekalai
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Tolkappiyam
(d) Ettutogai
80. Which of the following is the objective of
the recently constituted DISHA fund? 83. Which of the following indicates high
(a) To promote indigenous manufacturing stability of banks?
of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). 1. High Capital Adequacy Ratio
(b) To promote internship in Intellectual 2. Low Non-performing loans to total loans
Property Rights (IPRs) for Self- 3. High Loan to Deposit ratio
Employment. Select the correct answer using the code
(c) To encourage startups with a focus on given below.
the marketing of tribal goods and (a) 1 and 2 only
handicrafts. (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) To provide subsidy for individual (c) 1 and 3 only
farmers complying with stubble burning (d) 1, 2 and 3
guidelines.
84. Consider the following statements regarding
81. Which of the following are famous for Jain 'GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance':
caves? 1. It is a public-private global health
1. Udaygiri partnership with the goal of increasing
2. Badami access to immunization in poor countries
3. Ellora 2. It was formed as an emergency response
4. Ravan phadi system to fight the COVID pandemic.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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85. Which of the following statements is/are 87. Consider the following statements with
correct regarding the States and Union respect to imposition of President's rule:
Territories (UTs) in India? 1. The proclamation imposing President’s
1. All State legislative assemblies and all Rule is subject to judicial review.
Union Territories with legislature have 2. It can only be imposed on states and not
nominated members.
Union Territories.
2. All states and only the Union Territories
3. It can be proclaimed on the advice of the
of Delhi and Puducherry have
Council of Ministers tendered under
representation in Rajya Sabha.
Article 74.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only

86. With reference to the Indian economy,

consider the following statements: 88. Consider the following statements regarding

1. Angel fund is a money pool created by the National Plan for Conservation of
high net worth individuals for investing Aquatic Eco-systems (NPCA) scheme:
in business start-ups. 1. Ministry of Jal Shakti is the
2. Fund of Funds (FOF) is an investment implementing agency of this scheme.
strategy of holding a portfolio of other 2. It deals with the conservation and
investment funds rather than investing
management of lakes as well as
directly in stocks.
wetlands.
3. Debt fund is an Alternative Investment
3. Fisheries development is one of the
Fund (AIF) which invests primarily in
activities covered under this scheme.
debt securities of listed companies.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

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

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89. Consider the following statements regarding 92. With reference to Quasars, consider the
the differences between cloud computing following statements:
and grid computing: 1. It is an astronomical object found at the
1. While cloud computing does not require centres of galaxies in which a
setting up of software, in grid computing supermassive black hole is surrounded
installation of the software component is by a gaseous accretion disk.
essential. 2. It functions like a black hole and thus
2. In comparison to the grid computing can only be detected by watching for its
cloud computing maintains the resources effects on nearby stars and gas.
centrally. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

93. Which of the following statement is not

90. With reference to ‘Laurentian type of
correct with respect to the Great Rann of
climate’, which of the following is not
Kutch Biosphere Reserve?
correct?
(a) It is famous for Asiatic Lion.
(a) It has features of both the maritime and
(b) Tropic of Cancer Passes through it.
the continental climates.
(c) This biosphere reserve is drained by
(b) It is some times referred to as the Gulf
Luni River.
type of climate.
(c) It has cold, dry winters and warm, wet (d) The Banni grasslands are found in this

summers. biosphere reserve.

(d) In the Southern Hemisphere, this

climatic type is absent. 94. Consider the following statements with
reference to the afforestation of sand dunes:
91. Which of the following factors affect seed 1. The plant or the tree species to be used
germination? for afforestation must be drought
1. Permeability to water resistant.
2. Availability of oxygen 2. The tree species should be able to
3. Size of the seed withstand high temperatures and severe
4. Burial depth of the seed frost.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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95. With reference to the Forest Survey of India 98. Consider the following statements with
(FSI), consider the following statements: respect to solifluction:
1. It releases the State of Forest Report 1. It is a slow downslope flowing soil mass
or fine-grained rock debris saturated or
biennially, providing an assessment of
lubricated with water.
the latest forest cover in the country. 2. It is common only in the tropical
2. It carries out an inventory of trees climatic regions.
outside forest areas. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Its headquarters is located at Dehradun. correct?
Which of the statements given above are (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only 99. With reference to 'Privy Purse' in India,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 consider the following statements:
1. It was a monetary benefit provided to
erstwhile princely states in return of
96. It is considered the world’s first electronic
their sovereignty claim.
musical instrument. It has a vertical antenna 2. It was abolished by the 26th
for controlling the tone and a looped antenna Constitutional Amendment Act, 1971.
for controlling the volume. It generates Which of the statements given above is/are
sound by modulation of electromagnetic correct?
(a) 1 only
waves and this is done without the player
(b) 2 only
having to even touch the instrument. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the following musical instrument (d) Neither 1 nor 2
is being described in the above passage?
(a) AlphaSphere 100. With reference to the practise of
(b) Kaosscilator 'Untouchability', consider the following
statements
(c) Theremin
1. Untouchability is not defined in the
(d) The Reactable Constitution of India.
2. Constitution provides practise of
97. Which of the following is a common feature untouchability as one of the grounds for
between the federation system in India and disqualification of a member of
Parliament.
the USA?
3. It is a non-bailable and cognizable
(a) Equality of representation of states in
offence under the Protection of Civil
upper house of the federal legislature. Rights Act, 1955.
(b) Vesting of residuary powers in the Which of the statements given above are
Union. correct?
(c) Union cannot be destroyed by any state (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
seceding from the Union at its will.
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Consent of state is required for altering (d) 1, 2 and 3
its boundaries by Parliament.