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INSTA REVISION PLAN 2.0 - Prelims 2020 - InstaTests
DAY – 1 however the share of the BRICS nations
can never be less than 55% of voting
power.
1. Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat correct?
Assessment (GRIHA) is a national rating (a) 1 only
system for green buildings in India.
(b) 2 only
2. It was conceived by Bureau of Indian
Standard and developed with Ministry (c) Both 1 and 2
of New and Renewable Energy.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It is mandatory to get GRIHA for all the
commercial establishments in
metropolitan cities. 4. Consider the following statements regarding
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (TRAI)
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is a statutory body set up under the
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(c) 1 only (d) 1 and 3 only Act, 1997.
2. It consists of a Chairperson and not

more than ten full-time members.
2. Consider the following statements regarding
Foreign Direct Investment in India 3. They can hold the office for three years
or until they attain the age of 65 years,
1. India received the maximum FDI whichever is earlier.
equity inflow from United States of
America in 2019-20. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
2. India received the maximum
investment in automobile sector from (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
2000 to 2019.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only 5. Which of the following are the members of

the proposed 5G club of 10 democracies or
(b) 2 only ‘D10’ club
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. G7 countries
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Australia
3. South Korea
3. Consider the following statements regarding 4. India

New Development Bank (NDB)
1. During the sixth BRICS Summit in correct?
Fortaleza, the leaders signed the
Agreement establishing the New (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Development Bank (NDB). (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Bank’s Articles of Agreement specify (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
that all members of the United Nations
could be members of the bank, (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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6. Consider the following statements regarding 9. Consider the following statements regarding
African Swine Fever (ASF) Working Mechanism for Consultation &
Coordination on India-China Border Affairs
1. ASF is a highly contagious and fatal (WMCC)
animal disease that infects domestic
and wild buffaloes. 1. WMCC was established in 2019 as an
institutional mechanism for
2. ASF is not a threat to human beings consultation and coordination for
since it only spreads from animals to management of India-China border
other animals. areas.
3. The fever has no cure.
2. It is headed by joint secretary-level
Which of the statements given above is/are officials from both sides.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Interahamwe militia, a Hutu paramilitary

organization often seen in news are active
in which of the following region
(a) Nigeria
(b) Democratic Republic of the Congo and

Uganda
(c) Kenya
(d) South Sudan 10. Consider the following statements regarding

United Nations Peacekeeping operations.
1. Every peacekeeping mission is

8. Consider the following statements regarding authorized by the Security Council.
Indian Olympic Association
2. Peacekeeping forces are contributed by
1. It is the governing body for the member states on a voluntary basis.
Olympics and Commonwealth Games
3. Every Member State is legally obligated
2. It was established with Sir Dorabji Tata to pay their respective share for
as the Founding President peacekeeping.
3. It is registered as a Non-Profit Which of the statements given above is/are
Organization under the Societies correct?
Registration Act of 1860.
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 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

Purandaradasa WHO Executive Board
1. Purandara Dasa is regarded as the 1. The executive Board is composed of 34

pitamaha of Carnatic music. members technically qualified in the
field of health.
2. He was a contemporary of
Kanakadasa. 2. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh
Vardhan is set to take charge as
3. It teaches complete self-surrender and chairman of the WHO Executive Board
unadulterated love towards Lord at its 147th session.
Krishna, the Supreme.
3. The Board chairman’s post is held by
Which of the statements given above is/are rotation for one year by each of the
correct? WHO’s six regional groups.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
12. Which of the following are criteria for Heat (d) 1, 2 and 3
Waves as given by Indian Meteorological
Department (IMD)
14. Consider the following pairs of drugs and
1. Heat Wave need not be considered till the respective diseases treated:
the maximum temperature of a station
reaches at least 40°C for Plains. Drug Name Used for the
treatment of
2. When the actual maximum
temperature remains 45°C or more 1. Remdesivir : Rheumatology
irrespective of normal maximum conditions
temperature, heat waves should be
declared. 2. Lopinavir : HIV/AIDS
3. Heat Wave need not be considered till 3. Interferon beta-1a : Ebola

the maximum temperature of a station
reaches at least 35°C for Hilly regions. 4. Hydroxychloroquine : Multiple
sclerosis
correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 4 only

15. Consider the following statements regarding 17. Consider the following statements:
the Toda tribes
1. The Sohrai Khovar painting is a
1. They are pastoral tribe of the Nīlgiri traditional and ritualistic mural art
Hills. being practised by local tribal women
of Mizoram.
2. Their language belongs to the
Dravidian family of language. 2. Telia Rumal is a unique tie and dye
technique that uses oil for the
3. They are recognized as Particularly treatment of the yarn.
Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the
state of Tamil Nadu. 3. Recently, Kerala’s Arumbavur wood
carving has been awarded
Which of the statements given above is/are Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

DAY – 2

the National Agricultural Market (e-NAM):
1. It is a pan-India electronic trading

portal which networks the existing 18. Consider the following statements regarding
APMC mandis to create a unified the World Health Assembly:
national market for agricultural
1. It is the decision-making body of World
commodities.
Health Organization (WHO).
2. Small Farmers’ Agribusiness
2. Director-General of WHO is appointed
Consortium (SFAC) is the lead
by the Health Assembly on the
implementing agency of eNAM.
nomination of the Executive Board.
3. States interested to integrate their
3. It is composed of 34 technically
mandis with eNAM are required to
qualified members elected for three-
have single point levy of market fee
year terms.
across the state.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

19. Rabat Plan of Action, sometimes seen in 22. Consider the following statements
news, has been launched by
1. West Bank is a landlocked territory.
(a) United Nations Environment Program
(UNEP) 2. Gaza strip shares border with
Mediterranean Sea and Lebanon
(b) World Health Organization (WHO)
3. Israel shares border with Red Sea
(c) UN Office of the High Commissioner
for Human Rights (OHCHR) Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(d) Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) (a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
20. Which of the following countries is/are part (c) 1 and 2 only
of the Regional Comprehensive Economic (d) 1 and 3 only
Partnership (RCEP)?
1. Australia
23. Global Energy Transition Index, sometime
2. USA seen in the news, is released by?
3. Russia (a) International Solar Alliance
4. New Zealand (b) International Energy Agency
Select the correct answer using the code (c) World Economic Forum
given below:
(d) None of the above
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only the recently released Global Forest
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only Resources Assessment.
1. It has been released by FAO.
2. Asia had the largest annual rate of net

Aksai Chin Area forest loss in 2010–2020 compared to
other continents.
1. Johnson’s line shows Aksai Chin under
India’s control 3. More than 50% of the world’s forests
were in only five countries namely
2. McDonald Line places Aksai Chin Russian Federation, Brazil, Canada,
under China’s control United States of America and China.
3. Pangong Tso is a brackish water lake Which of the statements given above is/are
located in area between India and correct?
China
(a) 1 and 3 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only (d) None (d) None

25. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the pairs given above is/are
Parkinson’s disease matched correctly?
1. It is a chronic, degenerative (a) 2 only

neurological disorder that affects the
central nervous system. (b) 1 and 3 only
2. It damages nerve cells in the brain (c) 3 only

dropping the levels of dopamine. (d) None
correct?
28. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
1. The Lipulekh is a Himalayan pass on
(b) 2 only the border between the India’s
(c) Both 1 and 2 Himachal Pradesh state and the Tibet
region of China.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Kalapani territory is located in the
northern side of the Lipulekh pass.
26. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
Lightweight Carbon Foam correct?
1. It is highly toxic in nature (a) 1 only
2. The raw material for the fabrication of (b) 2 only

carbon foam is easily available
(c) Both 1 and 2
everywhere.
3. It has potential to replace lead grid in (d) Neither 1 nor 2

lead-acid batteries.
Which of the statements given above is/are 29. Consider the following statements regarding
correct? the National Food Security Act, 2013:
(a) 1 only 1. It provides for coverage of nearly 75%
(b) 2 and 3 only of the rural population and upto 50%
of the urban population for receiving
(c) 1 and 2 only subsidized food grains under Targeted
Public Distribution System (TPDS).
(d) 3 only
2. The Act contains provisions for setting
up of grievance redressal mechanism at
27. Consider the following pairs: the District and State levels.
3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers

Islands Sea/Ocean will be entitled to meals and maternity
benefits of not less than Rs 6000 will
1. Assumption : Pacific Ocean
be available only for the first child.
Island
2. Spratly Island : East China
Sea correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

3. Marshall Islands : Atlantic
Ocean (c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

30. The Kuttanad Below Sea-level Farming 33. Consider the following statements regarding
System (KBSFS) is being practiced in the Locusts
Indian state of:
1. They are a group of short-horned
(a) Karnataka grasshoppers that multiply in numbers
as they migrate long distances in
(b) Madhya Pradesh destructive swarms.
(c) Kerala 2. Locusts do attack people or animals.
(d) Tamil Nadu
3. Satellites can detect locust’s movement
from the space.
DAY – 3 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

Styrene (c) 1 and 3 only (d) None
1. Styrene is found in vehicle exhaust and

cigarette smoke
2. It is also found in natural foods like Eventbot Malware
fruits and vegetables. 1. It is a virus
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is a banking malware specifically
correct? targets the financial apps
(a) 1 only
3. It has capability to replicate themselves
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only

Sundarbans 35. Consider the following statements regarding
1. It is the only mangrove forest in the Super-Earth Planets
world inhabited by tigers. 1. Super-Earth Planet is expected to have
2. Indian Sundarbans constitute over a mass between the Earth’s mass and
80% of the country’s total mangrove that of Neptune.
forest area. 2. Super-Earth planet would orbit at a
3. It is a world heritage site radius anywhere between that of
Venus and Earth in our solar system.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

36. Which of the following passes connects 1. It is the sound associated with the shock
India and China? waves created whenever an object
travels through the air faster than the
1. Banihal Pass speed of sound.
2. Lipu Lekh 2. Sonic booms generate enormous
3. Shipki La amounts of sound energy, sounding
similar to an explosion or a
Select the correct answer using the code thunderclap to the human ear.
given below
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 3 only (d) None (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
37. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Both 1 and 2
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana
(PMVVY) (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a Pension Scheme exclusively for

the senior citizens aged 60 years and 40. Consider the following statements
above.
1. Mentor India Campaign is launched by
2. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of NITI Ayog.
India has been given the sole privilege
to operate this Scheme. 2. Self-Employment and Talent
Utilization Scheme is a techno-
3. The scheme is exempted from GST. financial, incubation and facilitation
Which of the statements given above is/are programme to give support and
correct? encouragement to young start-ups.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
38. Which of the following tiger reserves is/are
located in Rajasthan (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Sariska (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Ranthambore
3. Buxa 41. Which of the following is/are the potential

benefits of Agro-Forestry in India.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below 1. Sustainable income for the farmers
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only 2. Conservation of agro-biodiversity
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None 3. Increased productivity of the crops

given below
Sonic Boom (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

the river Cauvery (Kaveri): correct?
1. The catchment of the river basin lies in (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
only. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only
2. Srirangam Island is a river island

situated in the state of Karnataka. 45. Bandipur Tiger reserve is located in the state
of
3. Almatti Dam is constructed on Cauvery
River in the state of Karnataka. (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Karnataka
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Maharashtra
correct?

DAY – 4
(c) 3 only (d) None

43. Consider the following statements regarding the Non-Banking Financial Company
the Olive Ridley turtles: (NBFC):
1. They inhabit the warm waters of the 1. It is not entitled to engage in the
Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. acquisition of shares/securities issued by
2. The species is recognized as Vulnerable Government or local authority.
by the IUCN Red list. 2. NBFCs form part of the payment and
3. They are best known for their unique settlement system.
mass nesting called Arribada. 3. They cannot accept deposits.
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 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) None
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 47. Which of the following conditions is/are

favourable for the formation and
intensification of tropical storms?
the National Green Tribunal (NGT): 1. Large sea surface with temperature less
than 27° C
1. It has been established under the
Environment Protection Act, 1986. 2. Large variations in the vertical wind
speed
2. The tribunal shall be guided by
3. Upper divergence above the sea level
principles of natural justice.
system.
3. The Tribunal is mandated to make and
endeavour for disposal of applications Select the correct answer using the code
or appeals finally within 2 years of given below:
filing of the same. (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None

48. Khudol initiative, recently seen in news, is 51. Consider the following statements regarding
related to: the Prime Minister’s Research Fellows
(PMRF) Scheme:
(a) Empowerment of LGBTQI community
1. It has been designed for improving the
(b) Protection of tribal languages in quality of research in various higher
Western Ghats educational institutions in the country.
(c) Creating jobs for visually challenged 2. The scheme was announced in the
persons from BPL community Budget 2018-19.
(d) Providing financial literacy to Rural 3. The institutes which can offer PMRF
women include all the IITs, all the IISERs, Indian
Institute of Science, Bengaluru and
some of the top Central
49. Consider the following statements regarding Universities/NITs that offer science
the species Charru mussel: and/or technology degrees.
1. It is native to South and Central Which of the statements given above is/are
European coasts. correct?
2. Externally, the Charru mussel resembles (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
the green and brown mussels, but is
much larger in size. (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

correct?
(a) 1 only Hong Kong:
(b) 2 only 1. It is a special administrative region of

the People’s Republic of China.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. It is surrounded by East China Sea on
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 all sides except north.

correct?
50. Which of the following countries share land
boundaries with Somalia? (a) 1 only
1. Eritrea (b) 2 only
2. Kenya (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Ethiopia (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Djibouti
Select the correct answer using the code 53. Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, recently
given below: seen in news, is being constructed on:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) Sone River
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) Krishna River
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Godavari River
(d) 1 and 4 only (d) Hiran River

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana correct?
(PMMSY)
(a) 1 only
1. It aims to bring a blue revolution
through sustainable and responsible (b) 2 only
development of the fisheries sector in (c) Both 1 and 2
India.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It intends to augment fish production
and productivity at an annual growth
rate of 9%.
3. It provides interest free loan to Banana Covid
fishermen.
1. It is a novel virus infecting Banana
Which of the statements given above is/are plantation
correct?
2. There is no treatment for this disease.
(a) 2 and 3 only
3. It was first identified in Taiwan.
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only correct?
(d) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
55. Mekong River flows through which of the (c) 2 only

following countries?
(d) 1 and 2 only
1. Laos
2. Thailand
58. Global Economic Prospects, sometime seen
3. Cambodia in the news, is released by which of the
following organisation?
4. Vietnam
(a) International Monetary Fund
given below (b) World Bank
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) United Nations
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) World Economic Forum
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 59. UN Resolution 2462, sometime seen in the

news, is related to
(a) Terror Financing

Dugong (b) Open sky agreement between
countries
1. Dugongs graze on sea grass.
(c) Exclusion of Iran from United Nations
2. It is naturally found throughout Indian
Ocean and Pacific Ocean. (d) None of the above

60. New Southern Policy, often seen in news, is Select the correct answer using the code
related to given below:
(a) US policy to secure its strategic interests (a) 1 and 3 only

in South Asia
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) UN policy to alleviate poverty in Third
World Countries. (c) 2 and 4 only
(c) South Korea’s policy of deepening ties (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

with South East Asian nations as well as
India.
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) the Nipah Virus infection:
are correct
1. Nipah Virus can infect both human and
animals.
DAY – 5 2. Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family
are the natural host of Nipah virus.
3. WHO has identified Nipah as a priority

the S-400 Triumf missile: disease for the WHO Research and
Development Blueprint.
1. It is a surface-to-air missile system
(SAM) designed by United States of Which of the statements given above is/are
America (USA). correct?
2. The system can simultaneously engage (a) 1 and 2 only

multiple targets. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. The system can engage all types of (c) 1 and 3 only
aerial targets, including aircraft,
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and (d) 1, 2 and 3
ballistic and cruise missiles, within the
range of 4000km at an altitude of up
to 30km. 64. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. In India, the right to education is a
correct? fundamental right.
(a) 2 and 3 only 2. The Right to Education (RTE) Act,
2009 mandates all private schools
(b) 1 and 3 only
including minority schools to allocate
(c) 2 only 25% of their seats to economically
weaker sections and other
(d) 1 and 2 only disadvantaged groups.
62. Which of the following countries grant the Which of the statements given above is/are
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)? correct?
1. USA (a) 1 only
2. China (b) 2 only
3. Norway (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Kazakhstan (d) Neither 1 nor 2

65. Which of the following Indian states Which of the statements given above is/are
does/do share border with Myanmar? correct?
1. Manipur (a) 1 and 2 only
2. Arunachal Pradesh (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Tripura (c) 1 and 3 only
4. Mizoram (d) 1, 2 and 3

given below:
68. Golden Langur species is endemic to which
(a) 1 and 4 only of the following region?
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) Western Ghats and Sri Lankan region
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) Eastern Ghats
(d) 1 and 3 only (c) Bhutan and neighboring Assam forests
(d) Sunderban region of India and

Bangladesh
the solar power in India:
1. Recently, India achieved 2nd global 69. Sariska tiger reserve is located in the state of
position in solar power deployment.
(a) Assam
2. Grid Connected Solar Rooftop
Program aims to achieve cumulative (b) Gujarat
capacity of 4,000 MW from Rooftop (c) Madhya Pradesh
Solar (RTS) Projects by the year 2022.
(d) Rajasthan
correct?
(a) 1 only 70. Consider the following pairs
(b) 2 only
Ethnic Region/Country
(c) Both 1 and 2 Communities they are active
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Kurds : Turkey
2. Rohingya : Myanmar
67. Consider the following statements regarding 3. Karen and Sea : Mexico
the African Union (AU): Gypsies
1. It was officially launched in 2002 as a Which of the pairs given above is/are
successor to the Organization of matched correctly?
African Unity (OAU)
(a) 2 only
2. The Assembly of Heads of State and
Government is the AU’s supreme (b) 3 only
policy and decision-making organ.
(c) 1 and 2 only
3. Recently, Morocco has rejoined the
(d) 1 only
African Union.

71. Which of the following is/are the benefits of 74. Consider the following statements regarding
Bee Keeping? Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
Scheme
1. It requires less time, money and
infrastructure investments 1. Institutional land holders, farmer
families holding constitutional posts are
2. Honey bee does not compete for excluded from the scheme.
resources with any other agricultural
enterprise. 2. Monetary benefit will be provided to
all farmers irrespective of land size.
3. It increases the yield of certain crops
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
75. E-2020 Initiative, sometimes seen in the

news, aims
72. Consider the following statements regarding (a) To provide digital infrastructure for
North Eastern Council (NEC) developing countries
1. It was established by an executive (b) To eliminate polio disease by 2020

resolution of Home Ministry.
(c) To eliminate malaria in developing
2. All the Governors and Chief Ministers countries
of North Eastern States are the
(d) None of the statements given above
members of it.
(a), (b) and (c) are correct.
correct?
DAY – 6
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 76. Consider the following statements regarding

the Shanghai Cooperation Organization:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. India and Pakistan were granted the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 SCO membership at St.Petersburg
summit.
2. Nepal and Turkey are observer states

of SCO.
73. White Stem Borer, sometime seen in the
news, normally attack which of the 3. The SCO Secretary-General is
following crop? appointed by the SCO Heads of
Government Council (HGC).
(a) Paddy
(b) Sugar Cane correct?
(c) Coffee (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Cotton (c) 1 and 3 only (d) None

77. Consider the following statements: 3. It reduces soil erosion.
1. The Bab-el-Mandab strait connects the Which of the statements given above is/are
Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. correct?
2. Iran shares land boundary between (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
Syria and Georgia.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The strait of Hormuz separates Iran and
United Arab Emirates (UAE).

correct? 81. Consider the following statements regarding
the Genetic Engineering Appraisal
Committee (GEAC):
1. It functions under the Department of
Biotechnology under the Ministry of
Science and Technology.
78. Which of the following
organizations/ministry has recently released 2. The committee or any persons
the Periodic Labour Force Survey? authorized by it has powers to take
punitive action under the Environment
(a) Central Statistical Organization (CSO) Protection Act.
(b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 3. GEAC is chaired by the Special
(c) National Statistical Office (NSO) Secretary/Additional Secretary of
Ministry of Science and Technology.
(d) Directorate General of Employment
(DGE) Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

the Japanese Encephalitis: (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None
1. Japanese encephalitis virus JEV is a

mosquito-borne flavivirus.
2. JEV belongs to the same genus as 82. Consider the following statements regarding
dengue, yellow fever and West Nile the Wholesale Price Index (WPI):
viruses.
1. Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
3. There is no antiviral treatment for has adopted the Wholesale Price Index
patients with Japanese Encephalitis. (WPI) to measure inflation.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Central Statistical Organization (CSO)
correct? releases the WPI on monthly basis.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 3. The WPI Food Index consists of ‘Food
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Articles’ from Primary Articles group
and ‘Food Product’ from
Manufactured Products group.
80. Which of the following is/are effects of the Which of the statements given above is/are
Rainwater harvesting technique? correct?
1. It increases the productivity of aquifer. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
2. It mitigates the effects of drought. (c) 3 only (d) None

83. In the Lok Sabha, the lower House of the rangaswamy Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in
Indian Parliament, the Speaker is elected southern Karnataka
from among its members by:
(a) Simple majority of members present correct?
and voting in the House.
(b) Simple majority of total members the
House. (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
(c) Two-third majority of members

present and voting in the House and 87. Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe),
Simple majority of total members the sometime seen in the news, is related to
House. (a) Wildlife Conservation
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) (b) Access to drinking water and sanitation
are correct.
(c) Antimicrobial Resistance
84. Libra crypto currency sometimes seen in the (d) None of the above
news, is launched by
(a) Google (b) Facebook 88. Which of the following countries is/are the
members of Association of Southeast Asian
(c) Amazon (d) Microsoft Nations (ASEAN)
1. Myanmar
85. Which of the following conditions are put in
place by Election Commission to recognize 2. Cambodia
a political party as National Party?
3. Singapore
1. 6% vote share in the last Assembly
4. Bangladesh
polls in each of any four states.
2. 2% of all Lok Sabha seats in the last
given below
such election
3. Recognition as a state party in at least
four states. (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below
89. Consider the following statements
(a) 2 only (b) 3 only
1. Sacred groves in India enjoys exclusive
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 protection under Wildlife Protection
Act, 1972.
86. Consider the following statements 2. Himachal Pradesh leads in state-wise

distribution of sacred groves.
1. Adi tribes are largely known for
Vulture conservation in Mudumalai Which of the statements given above is/are
tiger reserve correct?
2. Irula tribes are largely known for the (a) 1 only

soil conservation in the North East
(b) 2 only
3. Soliga tribes are known traditional
control of Invasive lantana in Biligiri (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

90. Which of the following continent has the 93. Consider the following statements regarding
highest rate of population growth? the Himalayan glaciers:
(a) South America 1. Zemu glacier is located at the base of

Kangchenjunga in the Himalayan
(b) Asia region of Sikkim.
(c) Africa 2. River Alaknanda originates in the
(d) North America Satopanth glacier.
3. Siachen glacier is the source of River

Nubra.
DAY – 7
correct?
91. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 2 only
the composition of National Human Rights
Commission of India (NHRC): (b) 2 and 3 only
1. The chairman of the commission shall (c) 1 and 3 only

be a retired Chief Justice of India only.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. There shall be two persons having
knowledge or practical experience with
respect to human rights of which at
least one will be a woman
3. The Chief Commissioner for Persons

with Disabilities is one of the ex-officio
members of the commission. 94. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are the Goods and Service Tax Council (GSTC):
correct? 1. One-third of the total number of
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only Members of the Council shall constitute
the quorum at its meetings.
2. The Council shall make
recommendations to the Union and
the States on the goods and services
92. Which of the following is/are Patanjali’s that may be subjected to, or exempted
Yoga Sutras’ eight limbs of Yoga? from the goods and services tax.
1. Yamas 3. Every decision of the Council shall be
2. Niyamas taken at a meeting, by a majority of
not less than two-third of the weighted
3. Asanas votes of the members present and
voting.
4. Dhyana
correct?
given below:
(a) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

95. Consider the following statements regarding 98. Which of the following organization
the Financial Action Task Force (FATF): releases ”Healthy States, Progressive India”,
a comprehensive Health Index report?
1. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
was established in July 1989 by a (a) Ministry of AYUSH
Group of Seven (G-7) Summit in Paris.
(b) National Health Authority (NHA)
2. Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) is
one of the observer organizations of (c) NITI Aayog
FATF. (d) Indian Council of Medical Research
3. European Commission is a member of (ICMR)
FATF.
Which of the following statements given 99. Consider the following statements regarding
above is/are correct? Kartarpur corridor.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. The corridor will link Dera Baba Nanak
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 shrine in Gurdaspur in Punjab in India
with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at
Kartarpur in Pakistan.
96. Ranganathittu bird sanctuary, is located in 2. The Kartarpur Corridor was first
the state of proposed in early 1999 by the prime
ministers of India and Pakistan.
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu correct?
(c) Telangana (a) 1 only
(d) Andhra Pradesh (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

97. Consider the following statements regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the non-permanent members of United
Nations Security Council (UNSC):
1. The non-permanent members are 100. Consider the following statements regarding
elected for two-year terms by the UN Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
General Assembly.
1. It is a flagship scheme to “fund the
2. To become a non-permanent member, unfunded” by bringing such enterprises
contesting nation needs to secure the to the formal financial system and
votes of three-fourth of the members extending affordable credit to them.
present and voting at the General
Assembly session. 2. The scheme is implemented by Ministry
of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Loans are granted for both farming and
correct? non-farming sector.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only (d) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Domestic Systemically Important Bank (d- Bharat Ke Veer
sib)
1. It is a fund-raising initiative by the
1. Banks whose assets exceed 10% of GDP Ministry of Home Affairs, Government
are considered part of this group. of India on behalf of members of the
Indian Armed Forces.
2. SBI and HDFC Bank are the only D-
SIB’s of India 2. The government granted status of a
trust to ‘Bharat Ke Veer.’
3. There would be significant disruption
to the essential services if D-SIB’s fail. 3. It allows donations of up to ₹15 lakhs
to an individual’s account or donations
Which of the statements given above is/are to the “Bharat Ke Veer” corpus.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
102. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 3 only
Economic Census
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is the census of the Indian economy
through counting all entrepreneurial
units in the country which involved in
any economic activities.
2. The census will provide insights of all

economic activities and ownership
patterns of businesses across the
country
3. It is conducted for every 10 years. 105. Consider the following statements regarding
National Anti-Profiteering Authority
correct? 1. National Anti-profiteering Authority
(NAA) is the institutional mechanism
(a) 1 and 3 only under GST law to check the unfair
(b) 1, 2 and 3 profit-making activities by the trading
community.
(c) 2 only
2. Core function of NAA is to ensure that
(d) 1 and 2 only the benefits of the reduction in GST
rates on goods and services made by
GST Council ultimately passed to
103. Kaleswaram project, one of the world’s consumers.
largest lift irrigation project, often seen is
built across which of the following river? correct?
(a) Cauvery (a) 1 only
(b) Godavari (b) 2 only
(c) Krishna (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Mahanadi (d) Neither 1 nor 2

DAY – 8 3. One of objectives of the scheme is to
double the Gross Enrolment Ratio
(GER) in higher education by the end
106. Consider the following statements regarding of the project.
the Nirbhaya Fund: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It is a corpus fund for safety and correct?
security of women lapses on the end of (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
every financial year.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is administered by the Department of
Expenditure (DoE) of the Ministry of
Finance (MoF).
109. Which of the following missions is/are key
3. Central Victim Compensation Fund missions identified by Prime Minister’s
(CVCF) has been funded under the Science, Technology and Innovation
Framework of Nirbhaya Fund to Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)?
support States/ UTs for their Victim
1. Electric Vehicles
Compensation Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Natural Language Translation

correct? 3. Big Data
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only 4. Artificial Intelligence
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
107. Which of the following countries is/are (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

members of the G20? (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. Switzerland (c) 3 and 4 only
2. Malaysia (d) 1 and 4 only
3. New Zealand
4. Norway 110. Consider the following statements regarding

Select the correct answer using the code the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-
given below: Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
1. It came into being in 1997 through the
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) None Bangkok Declaration.
2. It comprises of seven Member States,

all of which are bordered by Bay of
108. Consider the following statements about Bengal.
EQUIP Program
1. It has been conceived by the correct?
Department of Higher Education,
Ministry of Human Resource (a) 1 only
Development
(b) 2 only
2. It aims to position at least 50 Indian
institutions among the top-1000 global (c) Both 1 and 2
universities (d) Neither 1 nor 2

111. ‘Survival International’ sometimes in news is 114. Mount Etna – a volcanic mountain,
a movement that advocates the rights of sometime seen in the news, is located in
(a) Tribal People (a) Greece
(b) HIV/AIDS patients (b) Italy
(c) Differently Abled Children (c) Japan
(d) Illegal Migrants (d) Indonesia

Equator Prize
1. It is annually awarded to famous African Union
personality who tirelessly worked hard
to save democracy. 1. It is a continental body consisting of the
55 member states that make up the
2. It is an initiative by Amnesty countries of the African Continent.
International
2. It aims to defend the sovereignty,
Which of the statements given above is/are territorial integrity and independence
correct? of its Member States.
(a) 1 only 3. Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and

master plan for transforming Africa
(b) 2 only
into the global power house of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 future.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
“Naming of Tropical Cyclone” in Indian (c) 3 only
Ocean
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Cyclones originated in Bay of Bengal
and Arabian Sea are named by eight
member countries of a group called
WMO/ESCAP.
2. This practice has been adopted from

116. 40 plus 9 recommendations, sometime seen
1950’s.
in the news, is related to which of the
Which of the statements given above is/are following organisation?
correct?
(a) World Bank
(a) 1 only
(b) Asian Development Bank
(b) 2 only
(c) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) UN Security Council
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

15
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Economic Advisory Council
Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery
against ships in Asia (ReCAAP) 1. It is an independent body which
provides advice on economic issues to
1. It is the first regional government-to- the government, specifically to the
government agreement to promote Finance Minister.
and enhance cooperation against
piracy and armed robbery against ships 2. It can advise government on suo-motu
in Asia. basis and advice is binding in nature.

2. The ReCAAP Agreement was launched
in 2006 with14 Asian Contracting correct?
Parties including North, Southeast, and (a) 1 only
South Asian countries.
(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
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
118. Which of the following is/are the Intangible

cultural heritages of India?
1. Ramlila the Vembanad Lake:
2. Kalbelia folk songs 1. It is the longest lake in India.
3. Yakshagana 2. It is a Ramsar site.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below correct?
(a) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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