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C
GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2022 – Test – 3499
Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200

2022
FULL LENGTH TEST (COMPLETE SYLLABUS
Indian Constitution, Political System and Governance
Geography + History of India
Indian Economy & Social

Development + Ecology & Environment + General Science

+ Current Affairs
1. Consider the following events/movements 3. Consider the following statements regarding

that occurred around the time of the Non- the Living Root Bridges also called

Cooperation movement: jingkieng jri:

1. Alluri Sitaram Raju led the tribals in
Andhra and combined their demands
with those of the Non-Cooperation
Movement.
2. Motilal Tejawat led the Bhil movement
and strengthened the non-cooperation
1. It is found in all the northeastern states
of India.
2. It is formed by guiding the pliable roots
of the rubber fig tree.
3. It was accorded the UNESCO World
Heritage Site tag in 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are

activities. correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
3. Swami Vishwanand organized the coal
(b) 2 only
miners of the Raniganj-Jharia belt for
(c) 3 only
the Non-Cooperation Movement.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 4. With reference to India’s State of Forest

(a) 1 and 2 only Report 2021, consider the following

(b) 2 and 3 only statements:

1. The total forest cover (TFC) of India
(c) 1 and 3 only
increased between 2019 and 2021.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. All the northeastern states of India have
lost forest cover between 2019 and 2021.
2. Consider the following statements with
3. The northeastern states of India account
respect to External Commercial Borrowings for one-third of India's total forest cover.
(ECBs): Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Trade Credits beyond 3 years are correct?

considered as ECBs. (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only
2. Issuance of any type of guarantee by
(c) 3 only
Indian banks relating to ECB is not
(d) 1, 2 and 3
permitted.

Which of the statements given above is/are 5. The term, Uniform Civil Code is present in
correct? which part of the Constitution of India?
(a) 1 only (a) Part III

(b) 2 only (b) Part IV

(c) Part IV-A
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It is not present in the Constitution
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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6. With reference to the Gross Environment 8. Consider the following pairs:
Product (GEP), consider the following Indian Literature Written/compiled
statements: during
1. It indicates the overall health of the
1. Manusmriti : Vedic period
environment and monetizes the loss of
2. Gathasattasai : Satavahanas
biodiversity and other environmental
3. Amarakosa : Gupta period
factors.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
2. Unlike Green GDP, GEP is obtained
after deducting the damage to the matched?

environment from the total production of (a) 1 and 3 only

the state. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1 and 2 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
9. Which one of the following Indian states
(c) Both 1 and 2
have released the first-of-its-kind state-level
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
bird atlas in India?

7. Recently, the Maharashtra government has (a) Tamil Nadu

launched a state-wide awareness campaign (b) Kerala

to reassert its demand for granting Marathi (c) Maharashtra
language classical status. In this context, (d) West Bengal
which of the following criteria prescribed by
the government for declaring a language as a
10. Which of the following statements are
classical language is/are correct?
correct with respect to the influence of Islam
1. High antiquity of the language's early
with reference to syncretism in Indian music:
texts/recorded history over a period of
1. Turkish rulers introduced musical
1500-2000 years.
2. A rich collection of ancient instruments like Rabab and Sarangi.

literature/texts, which are considered a 2. The famous musical work 'Rag Darpan'
valuable heritage by generations of was translated into Persian during the
speakers. regime of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
3. The literary tradition be original and not 3. The sufi practice of 'Sama' was
borrowed from another speech instrumental in the promotion of music.
community
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 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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11. With reference to the Keshvananda Bharti 13. Consider the following pairs:

judgement where the Supreme court (SC) Socio-religious Founded by

reform movements
outlined the basic structure of the
1. Seva Sadan Shiv Narayan
Constitution of India, consider the following
Agnihotri
statements: 2. Dev Samaj Behramji M.
1. The case was heard by the largest ever Malabari
3. Dharma Sabha Radhakant Deb
bench formed in the Supreme Court
4. Radhaswami Shiv Dayal Singh
(SC).
movement
2. It held that the amending powers and Which of the pairs given above are correctly
legislative powers of Parliament were matched?

different. (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only
3. It held that the Preamble is a part of the
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Constitution and hence amendable.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 14. In the context of recent defense

developments in India, HANSA-NG is a/an
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) indigenous submarine
(b) 2 only
(b) aircraft
(c) 3 only (c) torpedo
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) unmanned aerial vehicle

15. Consider the following statements regarding

12. In the context of the system of proportional
vocational skills development in India:
taxation, consider the following statements:
1. National Education Policy 2020 targets
1. A proportional tax levied on individuals at least 50 percent of schools to get
is different for different income levels. vocational education by 2025.
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme aims to
2. The Average Tax Rate is more than the
provide vocational skills to non-literates.
Marginal Tax Rate in a Proportional
3. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Taxation system. provided vocational training to migrant
Which of the statements given above is/are laborers affected by COVID-19.

correct? Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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16. Consider the following statements regarding 19. Consider the following statements with
human digestive system: reference to recent developments in digital
1. Inner lining of stomach secretes
payment systems:
Hydrochloric acid.
2. Small intestine is longer than the large 1. Digisaathi is an RBI-launched 24x7
intestine. Helpline to address the queries of digital
3. Large intestine absorbs water and salts
payment users.
from undigested food.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. UPI123Pay is a payment method for
correct? feature phone (traditional mobile phone)
(a) 1 only
users launched by the National Payments
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only Corporation of India in collaboration
(d) 1, 2 and 3 with BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam

Limited).
17. Consider the following pairs:
Term Meaning Which of the statements given above is/are

1. Jotedars : Sharecroppers correct?

2. Adhiyars : rich ryots and village (a) 1 only
headmen
(b) 2 only
3. Pottahs : deeds of contract
Which of the pairs given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correctly matched? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only 20. With reference to the wood-based textile
(d) 2 and 3 only fibers, consider the following statements:

1. Lyocell fibers are modern wood-based

18. Which of the following statements regarding
the introduction of private member's bill in textile fibers that have properties like
the House of Parliament: viscose and polyester.
1. One month's notice is required for its
2. Unlike rayon made by the viscose
introduction in the house.
2. It is generally introduced and discussed process, lyocell production does not use
on Fridays. harmful carbon disulfide.
3. A member cannot introduce more than
Which of the statements given above is/are
four bills in the session.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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21. Consider the following statements: 23. Which of the following pollutants/

1. National Small Savings Fund is metereological parameters are monitored

administered by the Department of under SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality

Financial Services of Finance ministry. and Weather Forecasting And Research)?

2. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau 1. Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5

functions under the administrative 2. Rainfall

control of the Department of Revenue. 3. Ozone

3. Matters relating to Central Government's 4. Non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC)

disinvestment in PSUs are dealt with by 5. UV Radiation

the Department of Economic Affairs. 6. Wind direction

Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code

correct? given below.

(a) 1 only (a) 1, 4 and 6 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 5 only

(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

22. Indian researchers have recently developed 24. Consider the following pairs of events and

high-quality transparent ceramics for the Governor-General of British India associated

first time in India. In this context, consider with these:

the following statements regarding Event Governor-

general
Transparent Ceramics :
1. Annexation of Sindh : Lord
1. The mineral spinel is used in the
Ellenborough
manufacture of transparent ceramics.
2. Treaty of Lahore : Lord Auckland
2. Transparent ceramics find applications
3. First Anglo-Afghan : Lord Hardinge
in thermal imaging such as helmets and
War I
goggles.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correctly matched?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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25. Consider the following statements regarding 28. In the context of the latest technological
the Declaration on Forests and Land Use: developments, the term 'Metamaterial' is
1. It was adopted during the United often seen in the news. It refers to
Nations Convention to Combat (a) artificially structured materials which

Desertification (UNCCD COP 14), 2019 can used to control and manipulate
physical phenomenon like light.
held in India.
(b) volcanic material whose properties
2. It is committed to halting and reversing
cannot be harnessed with the current
forest loss and land degradation by 2030.
level of technology.
3. India is a signatory to the declaration.
(c) materials that exhibits unique properties
Which of the statements given above is/are
only in outer space.
correct?
(d) substances which can frequently change
(a) 1 and 2 only
their state from solid to gas and back to
(b) 2 only solid within a narrow range of
(c) 3 only temperature variations.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
29. With reference to the Plastic Waste
26. Consider the following statements regarding Management Amendment Rules, 2021,
the Inter-State Council in India: manufacturing of which of the following
1. It is a permanent constitutional body. single-use plastic commodities shall be

2. It is set up by the Prime Minister of prohibited with effect from the 1st July

India. 2022?
1. Earbuds with plastic sticks
3. It aims to inquire into and advise upon
2. Ice-cream sticks
disputes which may have arisen between
3. Plastic or PVC banners less than 100
States.
micron
Which of the statements given above is/are
4. Polystyrene (thermocol) for decoration
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
27. Bharitalasuchus tapani, recently seen in the
news, is a/an: 30. In the context of biotechnology, ZFN and
(a) extinct carnivorous reptile TALEN are related to
(b) microbes thriving in volcanic vents (a) banned cloning technologies

(c) edible variety of mushrooms (b) vaccine-producing techniques

(d) old caves found in North East region of (c) gene editing technologies
(d) artificial reproductive technologies
India
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31. Consider the following statements regarding 34. Consider the following statements about the
Harsha: National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
1. Administration at the time of Harsha
(NCSK):
was well centralized and law order was
1. It is set up under the Ministry of Social
well maintained as it was during the
Maurya administration. Justice and Empowerment.
2. He convened an assembly at Kannauj to 2. The tenure of its chairperson and
widely publicize the theravada form of
members is fixed at two years.
Buddhism.
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

32. With reference to the International System of

Units (SI), Which of the following are base 35. Recently seen in the news HARBINGER-
SI units?
2021 is related to:
1. Centimetre
(a) Agenda of G20's Troika group aiming
2. Candela
3. Mole economic stability
4. Fahrenheit (b) Maiden Military exercise of the Taliban
5. Ampere led Afghanistan and China
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Global Hackathon aiming at accessible
given below.
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only digital payments

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) Robot developed by DRDO to counter

(c) 1, 2 and 5 only Drone attacks on Indian borders
(d) 2, 3 and 5 only

36. Which of the following temples is/are

33. With reference to Fatehpur Sikri, consider
the following statements: situated in Aihole?
1. Panch Mahal is a five-storied grand 1. Lad Khan temple
structure located in Agra. 2. Megudi Jain temple
2. It is included in Taz Trapezium Zone.
3. Ravanphadi Cave Temple
3. Buland Darwaza is built in the style of a
double-dome portal. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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37. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was associated 41. Consider the following pairs:
with which of the following organisations? City River
1. India House 1. Ludhiana : Beas
2. Free India Society 2. Rajahmundry : Krishna
3. Indian National Congress 3. Dibrugarh : Brahmaputra
Select the correct answer using the code 4. Kota : Chambal
given below. Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(a) 1 only matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 only (d) 1 and 2 only

38. Which among the following monuments was 42. Which of the following may be considered
built earliest? as the impacts of climate change?
(a) Purana Qila Delhi 1. The increased capacity of oceans to
(b) Humayun Tomb absorb carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere.
(c) Agra Fort
2. Warming of the Arctic region at more
(d) Charminar
than twice the rate than the rest of the
world.
39. Consider the following statements with 3. Occurrence of wildfires in Siberia.
reference to the lower courts in India: Select the correct answer using the code
1. The Munsiff’s Courts are Civil Courts given below.
whose jurisdiction is determined by high (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
courts.
(c) 3 only
2. Subordinate judges have got unlimited
(d) 1, 2 and 3
pecuniary jurisdiction over civil suits.
Which of the statements given above is/are 43. Consider the following statements with
correct? reference to BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan,
(a) 1 only India, Nepal (BBIN) Initiative:
(b) 2 only 1. The initiative was proposed and signed
(c) Both 1 and 2 at the annual meetings of the BIMSTEC
to promote connectivity (motor vehicles
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
agreement) in South Asia.
2. Recently, the parliament of Bhutan
40. Which one of the following is not a part of approved its willingness to join BBIN.
the Scorpene-class submarines (built under Which of the statements given above is/are
Project-75) in India? correct?
(a) INS Vela (a) 1 only
(b) INS Khanderi (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) INS Vagir
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) INS Vasant
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44. Consider the following statements with 47. Bullion Trade in India Report, which was
reference to the enrichment of Uranium: recently in the news, is published by:
1. Uranium enrichment refers to increasing (a) International Monetary Fund
the percentage of U-238 (the fissile (b) World Gold Council
isotope) through the process of isotope
(c) NITI Aayog
separation.
(d) International Institute of Gold and
2. Weapons-grade Uranium has to be
Diamonds
enriched to a maximum of 20 percent of
the fissile isotope.
Which of the statements given above is/are 48. Arrange the following events in
correct? chronological order of their occurrences
(a) 1 only starting from the earliest time:
(b) 2 only 1. Declaration of Goa as the Portuguese
(c) Both 1 and 2 headquarters
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Arrival of William Hawkins at Mughal
emperor “Jahangir” court
45. Consider the following statements with
3. Capture of Daman by the Portuguese
regards to the election of deputy speaker in
Select the correct answer using the code
Lok Sabha:
given below.
1. He is elected by the Lok Sabha itself
from amongst its members. (a) 1-3-2
2. The date of election of the Deputy (b) 3-2-1
Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. (c) 1-2-3
3. The election should be held within six (d) 3-1-2
months after the election of speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are 49. Recently, Russia has been accused of having
correct?
violated the Geneva Conventions. In this
(a) 1 and 3 only
context, consider the following statements
(b) 1 and 2 only
with reference to the Geneva Conventions:
(c) 2 only
1. Geneva Conventions were signed
(d) 1, 2 and 3
exclusively between NATO on one side
46. Consider the following statements about and Russia on the other.
Formic Acid: 2. The conventions are related to the
1. It is used as a livestock feed preservative ethical and legal international standards
and anti-bacterial agent. for the humanitarian treatment of both
2. Honey bee venom contains Formic acid. war-affected soldiers and civilians.
3. Formic acid is insoluble in water. 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) 1 and 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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50. Consider the following: 52. Consider the following statements regarding

Term Meaning Ecological Pyramids:

1. Gahapati : Master or Head of 1. The Pyramid of Numbers is always
household upright.
2. Agrahara : Land granted to 2. The Pyramid of Biomass may be
Brahmana inverted in certain aquatic ecosystems.
3. Gomat : War in Rigvedic period 3. The Pyramid of Energy accurately
for cows reflects the laws of thermodynamics.
Which of the pairs given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correctly matched?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

51. With reference to the medieval history of

53. Which of the following provisions is/are
India, which of the following was/were
mentioned in the Concurrent List of Seventh
features of the administration of the
Schedule of Indian Constitution?
Marathas?
1. Bankruptcy and Insolvency
1. The administration was based on a
2. Criminal procedure, including all
centralized concept of kingship which
matters included in the Code of Criminal
penetrated even through the lower levels
Procedure
of administration.
3. Regulation of mines and mineral
2. The Marathas did make efforts to
development
strengthen their naval power.
4. Organization of the High Courts
3. The concept of ‘Ashtpradhan’ was first
5. Regulation and development of inter-
introduced during the reign of the
State rivers and river valleys
Marathas.

Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code

given below. given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 3, 4 and 5 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

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

(d) None (d) 3 only

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54. Which of the following best describes 57. With reference to plea bargaining, consider
WTO's MFN (Most Favoured Nation) the following statements:
principle? 1. It refers to a person charged with a
(a) MFN principle states that imported and criminal offence negotiating with the
locally produced goods should be treated prosecution for a lesser punishment than
equally after foreign goods have entered what is provided in law by pleading
the market. guilty to a less serious offence
(b) Nations should treat all trade partners 2. It is applicable to private complaints of
equally without any bias. which a criminal court has taken
cognisance.
(c) Among all trade partners, the country
3. In India it is not applicable for cases that
recognised as the Most Favoured Nation
involve offences committed against a
should be favoured.
woman or a child below the age of 14.
(d) Countries with MFN status should have
Which of the statements given above is/are
a Free Trade Agreement.
correct?
(a) 1 only
55. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 and 3 only
reference to Gallium Nitride (GaN):
(c) 3 only
1. It is a mechanically stable and hard (d) 1, 2 and 3
semiconductor.
2. GaN can show higher electron mobility 58. Consider the following statements:
and lower thermal conductivity than 1. In India, paintings, and sculptures are
silicon-based devices. excluded from the definition of Capital
Which of the statements given above is/are Assets.
correct? 2. For the purpose of computation of Long
(a) 1 only Term Capital Gains tax, all capital assets
(b) 2 only held for more than 12 months are
(c) Both 1 and 2 considered as Long term capital.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
56. With reference to WTO Subsidy Boxes, (a) 1 only
consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. All domestic support measures (c) Both 1 and 2
considered to distort trade fall under (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Amber Box.
59. Consider the following statements regarding
2. India's Public Distribution System (PDS)
the Ventilation Index:
comes under Green Box.
1. It is a measure of the volumetric rate of
3. Special and Differential Treatment Box
wind transporting air horizontally.
Subsidies can be given only by
2. A higher ventilation index means higher
developed countries.
visibility risk.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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60. With reference to species interaction, 62. Imposition of Pigovian Tax leads to:
consider the following pairs: 1. Reduced Consumer surplus
Type of Example 2. Discourages negative production
Interaction externalities
1. Releasing chemical 3. Decreased consumption of sin goods
Commensalism substances by the black Select the correct answer from the code
walnut tree that given below.
suppresses the growth (a) 2 and 3 only
of other plants near it (b) 1, 2 and 3
2. Amensalism An epiphytic plant (c) 2 only
growing on the trunk of (d) 1 only
a tree
3. Mutualism The nitrogen-fixing 63. Which of the following countries share
bacteria Rhizobium border with Ukraine?
found in the root 1. Romania
nodules of leguminous 2. Poland
plants 3. Belarus
Which of the pairs given above is/are 4. Serbia
correctly matched? 5. Hungary
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below.
(c) 3 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
61. Consider the following statements with (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
respect to Government Securities (G-Sec):
1. Cash Management Bills are issued for 64. With reference to the Parliament of India,
maturities less than 91 days. 'Rule of Lapse' refers to
2. Buyers of Government Securities are (a) adjournment of the house by the
prohibited from using G-Secs as presiding officer due to lack of quorum.
collateral for borrowing funds in the (b) a condition when a bill pending in Lok
repo market. Sabha lapses due to dissolution of the
Which of the statements given above is/are Lok Sabha.
correct? (c) dissolution of Lok Sabha due to passage
(a) 1 only of No-Confidence Motion.
(b) 2 only (d) returning of unspent granted money to
(c) Both 1 and 2 the Consolidated Fund of India at the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 end of financial year.
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65. Consider the following statements: 68. Consider the following passage:
1. Sand storms are usually caused by It is an intermediate type of climate having
thunderstorms. features of both maritime and continental
2. Sand storms can cause drop in the climates. It is found only in the Northern
surface temperature immediately after hemisphere. This type of climate has cold,
their occurrence dry winters and warm, wet summers. The
Which of the statements given above is/are cool temperate forest is the predominant
correct? vegetation found in this type of climate.
(a) 1 only Which of the following types of climate is
(b) 2 only being described in the above passage?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Mediterranean type of climate
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Laurentian type of climate
(c) British type of climate
66. Consider the following statements regarding (d) China type of climate
the Right to Recall in India:
1. It is an example of the instrument of
69. Which of the following is/are regulated by
direct democracy.
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
2. It is available to the citizens only to
1. Venture Capital Funds
recall the members of the State
2. Nidhi Companies
Legislative Assembly and not the Lok
3. Merchant Banking Companies
Sabha.
4. Housing Finance Companies
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 3 only

67. Which of the following statements are

70. Consider the following statements:
correct with reference to the hill stations
1. He was a Turkish slave who had risen to
during British India?
higher ranks in the army of Shahabuddin
1. Shimla was founded during the course of
Muhammad.
the Gurkha War.
2. He reconquered both Badayun and
2. Anglo-Maratha War led to British
interest in Mount Abu. Farukhabad.

3. Darjeeling was taken away from the 3. For his generosity, he was known as

rulers of Sikkim. “Lakh Baksh”.

Select the correct answer using the code Which of the following rulers has been
given below. described in the statements given above?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Shams al-dīn Iltutmish
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Muizud din Bahram
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Ghiyasud din Balban
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Qutubuddin Aibak
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71. Recently, seen in the news, Karakattam is 74. This is the second-largest water body in
a/an Delhi-NCR after the Yamuna. This lake is
largely filled with sewage from Gurugram
(a) traditional dance form that is famous in
and the surrounding villages of Delhi. Once
Tamil Nadu and Kerala. spread over 226 sq km, the water body
(b) agricultural festival popular in straddling Delhi and Gurugram has shrunk to
Karnataka and Telangana. just seven sq km due to rampant
encroachment. The Centre has decided to
(c) UNESCO-recognized form of music
notify it as a transboundary wetland.
popular in Andhra Pradesh.
Which one of the following water bodies is
(d) traditional bull fighting famous in Tamil best described in the passage given above?
Nadu. (a) Damdama Lake
(b) Surajkund
(c) Najafgarh Lake
72. "This spices crop is widely cultivated in the
(d) Bhalswa horseshoe lake
tropics. This crop thrives in temperatures
ranging between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. 75. Chintamani Padya Natakam was recently
The soil has to be clayey, though well- seen in the news in the context of the Andhra
Pradesh government banning it. This play is
drained sandy soil is an option. It cannot
based on the theme of:
stand water stagnation or alkalinity. India
(a) the military expeditions and exploits of a
has the honor of producing nearly all of the Kakatiya king.
world’s crop." (b) a courtesan Chintamani and a devotee of
Which of the following crops is being Lord Krishna, who finds salvation by
singing bhajans.
defined in the passage given above?
(c) romantic narratives of a king of
(a) Garlic Satavahana dynasty.
(b) Pepper (d) of conflict between the Kaivarta
(c) Ginger peasants and the Pala prince Rampala,
resulting in the latter’s victory.
(d) Turmeric

76. To recognize the women scientists and

73. A European traveler visited India during the entrepreneurs' contribution, the government
17th century. He was also a doctor, political has instituted India National Tech
philosopher, and historian. He was appointed Excellence Award for Women 2022. In this
context consider the following statements :
as physician to the eldest son of Emperor
1. India National Tech Excellence Award
Shah Jahan. He also described India as the is instituted by NITI Aayog.
"sink of gold and silver". 2. It is awarded to only women who are
Who among the following travelers is being below 30 years of age.
Which of the statements given above is/are
referred to in the above passage?
correct?
(a) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (a) 1 only
(b) Afanasii Nikitich Nikitin (b) 2 only
(c) Francois Bernier (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Nicolo Conti
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77. Ministry of Coal has recently set up Mission 80. With reference to the Impeachment
Coking Coal to evolve a road map for procedure of the President of India and the
meeting India's coking coal requirements. In USA, consider the following statements:
this context, consider the following 1. While the ground for the impeachment
statements:
of the Indian President is the Violation
1. India imports most of its coking coal
of the Constitution, for the President of
from Australia.
the USA there are no specific grounds.
2. In terms of value, the imports of coking
coal are more than non-coking coal by 2. Only the Lower House of the Legislature
India. can initiate the process for the
Which of the statements given above is/are impeachment of the President of India as
correct? well as the USA.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
78. In the context of the co-lending model,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements:
1. The banks under the co-lending model
are permitted to co-lend with both 81. In the context of astronomy, Messier 87,
NBFCs as well as Housing Finance REBELS-29-2, Alcyoneus are
Corporations. (a) Galaxies
2. The lending bank acts as the single point (b) Planets
of interface for the borrowers. (c) Comets
3. Under the model, a minimum of 50 (d) Blackholes
percent of the credit risk by way of
direct exposure shall be on the NBFC.
82. In the context of the stock market, consider
Which of the statements given above is/are
the following statements with respect to
correct?
demutualization:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only 1. It is the process of converting the
(c) 2 and 3 only organizational structure of the stock
(d) 3 only exchange from a non-corporate structure
to a corporate structure.
79. Consider the following: 2. In a demutualized exchange, the
1. Private Final Consumption Expenditure ownership, management, and trading
2. Gross Fixed Capital Formation functions are in separate hands.
3. Imports
3. In India, more than 90% of recognized
4. Exports
stock exchanges are demutualized.
Arrange the above-given items in the
Which of the statements given above are
decreasing order of their share in the total
GDP of India in 2021-22. correct?
(a) 4-3-2-1 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1-3-2-4 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1-2-3-4 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2-1-3-4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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83. With reference to the sedition law in India, 86. Consider the following statements regarding
consider the following statements: Pollinators:
1. If any person attempts to bring hatred or 1. Only insects are included in the category
contempt towards the Parliament of of pollinators.
India he/she shall be punishable with 2. Habitat destruction and widespread
imprisonment for life. pesticide use may lead to the loss of
2. It was introduced in the original draft of pollinators.
the Indian Penal Court in 1860. 3. Loss of pollinators may lead to falling in
3. The first known instance of the the quality and quantity of food and
application of the law was the trial of biofuel crops.
Mahatma Gandhi. Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) None
87. Consider the following statements:
1. In India, a cheque drawn on savings is
84. She was the first woman in India to contest
considered legal tender.
for elections in a state legislative assembly.
2. Any person receiving an amount of Rs 1
During the Civil Disobedience Movement of
lakh or more in cash, from a person in a
1930, she addressed meetings and picketed
day, in respect of a single transaction is
foreign cloth and liquor shops. She had
punishable under Income Tax Act, 1961.
persuaded Gandhiji not to restrict the
Which of the statements given above is/are
protests to men alone.
correct?
Who among the following is being described
(a) 1 only
in the above passage?
(b) 2 only
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Annie Besant
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay
(d) Kadambini Ganguly 88. When the US Federal Reserve increases the
interest rate, which of the following is/are
85. Consider the following statements regarding likely to happen in India?
the Black-and-orange Flycatcher (BOF) bird 1. Foreign portfolio investments would
species: increase
1. It is species of flycatcher that is endemic 2. Reserve Bank of India may increase the
to the Western Ghats. interest rates
2. It is categorized as Vulnerable under the 3. Indian Rupee will appreciate
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. significantly
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 3 only
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89. Consider the following statements with 91. With reference to ‘Sea Cucumber,’ a marine

respect to the Society for Worldwide animal found in India, which of the

Interbank Financial Telecommunication following statements are correct?

(SWIFT): 1. It is a carnivorous species.

2. Sea Cucumber is listed under Schedule I
1. It is operated by IMF to provide services
of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA),
related to the execution of financial
1972.
transactions between banks worldwide.
3. Harvesting of the sea cucumber is
2. Only Banks are allowed to become
banned in India.
members of SWIFT.
4. Andaman & Nicobar Island is the
3. SWIFT network manages accounts and
world’s first sea cucumber conservation
holds funds on behalf of banks. area.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

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

(d) None (d) 1 and 4 only

92. These are one of the few microbes that are

90. Consider the following statements regarding
Autogenic and Allogenic Succession:
1. Autogenic succession results because of
the changes brought about in the habitat
by the members of the community
themselves.
2. Allogenic succession may occur in
ponds where nutrients and pollutants
enter from outside and modify the
environment.
known to make oxygen without sunlight.
These microorganisms are able to make
oxygen even in a dark environment. They
along with ammonia-oxidizing archaea play
an important role in the nitrogen cycle. They
use the oxygen present in water for the
production of gaseous nitrogen and by doing
so they remove bioavailable nitrogen from
the environment thus impacting the nitrogen
cycle.

Which of the statements given above is/are The above-mentioned paragraph refers to

correct? which of the following species?

(a) 1 only (a) Nitrosopumilus maritimus

(b) Flavobectirium
(b) 2 only
(c) Escherichia coli
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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93. Recently, Global Cybersecurity Outlook 96. With regard to the proceedings of Lok
2022, has been released by which of the Sabha, which among the following actions
following organizations? can be taken by the Speaker?

(a) The Internet Corporation for Assigned 1. Summoning

Names and Numbers (ICANN) 2. Prorogation

3. Adjournment
(b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
4. Dissolution
(c) International Telecommunication Union
Select the correct answer using the code
(ITU)
given below.
(d) CyberPeace Foundation
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 3 only
94. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 2 only
the Infrastructure for the Resilient Island (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
States (IRIS):
1. It is a specific work program to realize 97. Which of the following technologies/
the objectives of the United Nations applications are used in the Tiger census in
Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. India?
2. It is aimed at achieving sustainable 1. CaTRAT
development through a systematic 2. MSTrIPES

approach to sustainable and inclusive 3. SECR method

infrastructure in Small Island 4. Maximum Entropy Models

Select the correct answer using the code
Developing States (SIDS).
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 98. Arrange the following physiographic feature
of India from East to West.
95. In the context of the Indian Constitution, the 1. Bhagelkhand
Fundamental Right to freedom of conscience 2. Chotanagpur Plateau
and the right freely to profess, practice, and 3. Bundhelkhand
propagate religion is not subject to which of Select the correct answer using the code
the following restrictions in India? given below.

(a) Public Order (a) 2-1-3

(b) Health (b) 3-1-2

(c) 2-3-1
(c) Morality
(d) 1-2-3
(d) Defamation
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99. In the context of a flexible exchange rate
system, which of the following statements is
correct?
(a) The exchange rate of a country is
influenced only by the demand for the
exports in the foreign country.
(b) The exchange rate of a country is
influenced only by the speculation in
foreign exchange.
(c) The exchange rate of a country is
influenced by both the demand for
exports in the foreign country and
speculation in foreign exchange.
(d) The exchange rate of a country is neither
influenced by the speculation in foreign
exchange nor by the demand for the
exports in the foreign country.

100. Chirand is situated on the banks of river

Ganga in the Saran district of Bihar, with
pieces of archeological evidence like circular
huts and small-scale cultivation of wheat,
rice, etc. An abundance of bone tools has
been a peculiar finding of this site.
Which of the following periods does the
above-mentioned site belong to?
(a) Lower Paleolithic age
(b) Mesolithic age
(c) Chalcolithic age
(d) Neolithic age

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