Mock Test No. 2

1.
With reference to “Tropical cyclones”, consider the following

statements:
1. Tropical cyclones originate over warm tropical oceans and are

characterized by low atmospheric pressure.
2. They rotate anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
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
Answer:- (A) (Statement 2 is wrong as In the southern hemisphere

tropical cyclones rotate clockwise and anti-clockwise in the northern
hemisphere)
2... With reference to the ‘International Labour Organization (ILO)’,

consider the following statements:
1. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN).

2. It is the only tripartite agency bringing together governments,
employers and workers.
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
Answer:- ( C) (The International Labour Organization (ILO) became

the first affiliated specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946.
Hence, statement 1 is correct. It is the only tripartite U.N. agency. It
brings together governments, employers and workers of member
States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise
programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. Hence,
statement 2 is correct.)
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The Article 30(1) of the Constitution defines religious and

linguistic minorities.
2. All minorities have the right to establish and administer
educational institutions of their choice.
3. Minority educational institutions which do not seek state-aids are
not subject to regulatory power of the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer:- (D) (The term ‘minority’ has not been defined anywhere in
the Constitution. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Article 30(1) gives
the right to all minorities, whether based on religion or language, to
establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Hence, statement 2 is correct. Minority educational institutions
Institutions which seek only recognition from the State and not aid
are subject to the regulatory power of the state. Hence, statement 3 is
not correct.)
4. With reference to the Paris Agreement 2015, consider the
following statements:
1. Signatories strive to limit the rise in global warming to under 2

degrees Celsius by 2030.
2. It replaced the Kyoto Protocol.
3. Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) were conceived with
this agreement.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer:- ( C) (Under the Paris Agreement 2015, parties to the UNFCCC

agreed to strive to limit the rise in global warming to under 2 degrees Celsius,
over pre-industrial levels, by 2100. Hence, statement 1 is not correct)
5.. With reference to “deemed-to-be-universities”, consider the
following:
1. The status of deemed-to-be-university is declared by the Central

Government on the advice of the University Grants Commission
(UGC).
2. They enjoy the same academic status and privileges of a
university.
3. They do not perform any public duty and are exempted from the
Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (B) (Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the

deemed universities come within the ambit of the term ‘university’ in
Section 2(c)(xi) of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.
Hence, statement 3 is not correct)
6.. Consider the following statements with reference to SVAMITVA

Scheme:
1. It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited

areas.
2. It is a pan India scheme launched by the Ministry of Panchayati
Raj.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:-(A) ( The scheme is currently being implemented in six

states - Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar
Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
7. With reference to the application ‘PRIASoft’, consider the
1. It is a centralised accounting software intended for maintenance of

accounts by all the three levels of Panchayat.
2. It has been developed under the e-panchayat Mission Mode
Project.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- ( C) (PRIASoft is a centralised accounting software

intended for maintenance of accounts by all the three levels of
Panchayat namely Zila, Block and Village Panchayat. Hence,
statement 1 is correct. It is one of the applications developed as part
of Panchayat Enterprise Suite (PES) under e-panchayat Mission
Mode Project (MMP). Hence, statement 2 is correct)
8. With reference to the Electric Vehicles (EVs), consider the

1. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) combine Hydrogen, Oxygen

and Carbon to generate electric current.
2. Water and carbon dioxide are the only byproducts of FCEVs.
3. FAME India is the government scheme to support electric
vehicles.
Which of the Statements given above is/are not Correct?
A. 1 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- ( C) (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) combine

hydrogen and oxygen to generate an electric current and water and
heat are the only byproducts. (Hydrogen + Oxygen = Electricity +
Water Vapour) Hence, statement 1 and statement 2 are not correct)
9. With reference to the Saudi Vision 2030, consider the following
statements:
1. It aims at reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil.

2. Saudi Arabia’s decision to abolish flogging as punishment was a
step taken in this direction.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- ( C) (Saudi Vision 2030 aims at modernising the country,

reducing its dependence on oil, expanding its economy, developing
the public service sector and bringing it in line with international
human rights norms. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Decisions to lift
ban on women drivers, reforms in women-laws and abolishing of
flogging (whipping or lashing) as punishment and death sentence to
minors are few of the steps taken towards achieving the Saudi Vision
2030. Hence, statement 2 is correct)
10. Which of the following countries have not signed the

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)?
1. India 2. Pakistan 3. China

4..North Korea 5.. Israel
Select the correct option using the codes given below
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer:-(B) (India, North Korea and Pakistan have not signed the
Treaty yet. China and Israel have signed the treaty but have not
ratified the treaty. Hence option B, is the correct answer)
11. Which of the following cases does not deal with constitutional
amendability power of the Parliament?
1. Shankari Prasad case

2. Sajjan Singh case
3. S R Bommai case
4. Golaknath case
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 3 and 4 only
Answer:- (B) (Shankari Prasad case, Sajjan Singh case and

Golaknath case dealt with the constitutional amendability power of
the Parliament. While S R Bommai case dealt with imposition of
President’s Rule by the Central government. Hence option B, is the
correct answer)
12. Abdul Ghaffar Khan was:
1. called the Frontier Gandhi.

2. the founder of the Rampa Rebellion.
3. the first non-Indian to receive Bharat Ratna.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- ( C) (Ghaffar Khan founded the Red Shirt movement

(Khudai Khidmatgar) in 1930 among the Pashtuns.The Rampa
Rebellion Is a tribal uprising, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju in 1922.
13. Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Meghalaya
C. Assam
D. Sikkim
Answer:-( C) (Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Dehing

Patkai Elephant Reserve in Assam. Recently, the National Board for
Wild Life (NBWL) has recommended coal mining in a part of an
Dehing Patkai elephant reserve in Assam)
14. Consider the following statements with reference to Panchayati

Raj Institution (PRI):
1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional

status to PRI.
2. The 12th Schedule of the Constitution mentions the subjects
related to PRI.
3. Part IX of the Constitution deals with PRI.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- ( C) (The 11th Schedule of the Constitution mentions the

subjects related to PRI. Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
15. Which female athelete has become the highest earning female
athlete in the world?
A. Naomi Osaka
B. Maria Sharapova
C. Serena Williams
D. Sania Mirza
Answer:- (A) (Naomi Osaka has become the highest earning female
athelete in the world with an earning of $37.4 million in a single
year )
16. During “Operation Twist”, the RBI performs which of the
following :
1. Selling of short term government securities.

2. Selling of long term government securities.
3. Buying of short term government securities.
4. Buying of long term government securities.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:- (A) (Operation Twist involves the RBI's simultaneous

selling of short term securities and buying of long term securities
through Open Market Operations (OMO) in order to bring down
long-term interest rates and bolster short-term rates. Hence, Option
A is the correct answer)
17. With reference to Press Council of India (PCI), consider the

following statements :
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. It overviews the functioning of print media only.
3. Its decisions are final and cannot be appealed before a court of
law.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer:- ( C)(Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body

established under the PCI Act of 1978. Hence, statement 1 is not
correct)
18. With regard to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, consider the following
statements:
1. The Bardoli Campaign of 1928 earned him the title of ‘Sardar’.

2. He was the first Home Minister of independent India.
3. He established the modern all-India services system.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (D) (All Statements are Correct)
19. Consider the following statements with reference to Organisation

of Islamic Cooperation (OIC):
1. It is the second largest intergovernmental organization in the

world after UN
2. India is a member of OIC.
3. It’s Headquarter is in Saudi Arabia
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (A) (India is not a member of OIC. Hence statement 2 is not

correct)
20. Which State does the recently GI tagged ‘Sohrai Khovar’

painting belong to?
A. Bihar B. Jharkhand
C.. West Bengal D. Telangana
Answer:- (B)
21. Consider the following statements with reference to Godavari
river:
1. Godavari river rises from Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.

2. Wainganga, Indravati and Kabini rivers are its tributaries.
3. It forms a delta.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer:- ( C)(Godavari river rises from Trimbakeshwar near Nasik

in Maharashtra. Hence statement 1 is not correct. Kabini is a
tributary of river Kaveri and not Godavari. Hence statement 2 is not
correct)
22. With reference to National Disaster Management Authority

(NDMA), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters

and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency.
2. It is chaired by the Home Minister.
3. It is a constitutional body.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (A) (The NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister. Hence,

statement 2 is not correct. It is a statutory body constituted in
accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Hence,
statement 3 is not correct)
23. With reference to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee (MNREGA) scheme, consider the following
statements:
1. It aims to enhance the livelihood security of people in rural areas.

2. It guarantees at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in
a financial year, to every household whose adult members volunteer
to do skilled work.
3. It also enables a large number of rural youth to take up
industry-relevant skill training.
4. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
A. 1 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:- (A) (It guarantees hundred days of wage employment in a

financial year to a rural household whose adult members (at least 18
years of age) volunteer to do unskilled manual work. Hence,
statement 2 is not correct. It does not enable a large number of
Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training. Hence,
statement 3 is not correct. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Rural
Development (MRD). Hence, statement 4 is not correct)
24. Which Indian Military Organisation has launched the ‘Tour of

Duty’ Internship?
A. Sashastra Seema Bal

B. Indian Army
C. Indian Air Force
D. Indian Navy
Answer:- (B) (The ‘Tour of Duty’ internship has been launched by

the Indian Army. The ‘Tour of Duty’ initiative is a three year
internship for the youths to join the Army and serve as Officers and
Jawans. The earnings made under the initiative have been made tax
free)
25. Which Cavalry of Indian Army is the only Horse Serving
Cavalry in the World?
A. 63rd Cavalry
B. 65th Cavalry
C. 51st Cavalry
D. 61st Cavalry
Answer:- (D) (The 61st Cavalry of the Indian army is the only serving
horse cavalry in the world. The Central Government is planning to
convert the Cavalry into a regular armoured regiment with tanks)
26. What is the name of the first Coast Guard Offshore Patrol
vessel?
A. ICGS Sachet
B. ICGS Samarth
C. ICGS Samrat
D. ICGS Samar
Answer :- (A)
27. Which year has been declared by the United Nations as the
Super Year for nature and Biodiversity?
A. Year 2021
B. Year 2020
C. Year 2019
D. Year 2022
Answer:- (B) (The year 2020 will focus on the attempts and
opportunities to bring nature back from the brink of destruction.
The year will be utilized for using the nature based solution to
combat climate change , enable human well being and protect the
earth)
28. With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
consider the following statements:
1. It is governed by the Companies Act, 2013.

2. India is the first country to legally mandate CSR spending.
3. The CSR provisions are applicable to companies with an annual
turnover of Rs. 500 crore and more.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only
Answer:- (A) (The CSR provisions within the Act is applicable to

companies with an annual turnover of 1,000 crore and more, or a net
worth of Rs. 500 crore and more, or a net profit of Rs. 5 crore and
more. Hence, statement 3 is not correct)
29. With reference to South Asian Association for Regional

Cooperation (SAARC), consider the following statements:
1. SAARC Covid-19 Emergency Fund is based on mandatory

funding from every member state.
2. Afghanistan became the latest member to join SAARC in 2005.
Which of the Statement given above is/are Correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (B) (The SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional

Cooperation) Covid-19 Emergency Fund is based on voluntary
contribution from member states. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Indian Prime Minister contributed $10 million to the fund)
30. Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, is located
in:
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Telangana
Answer:- ( C) (Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is the only sanctuary

in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants)
31. With respect to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, consider the

1. He was the first education minister of free India.

2. He founded the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in 1950.
3. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1992.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (D) (In 1947, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad became the first
education minister of free India and remained at this post till his
death in 1958. was the first education minister of free India. Hence,
statement 1 is correct. He founded the Indian Council for Cultural
Relations in 1950. Hence, statement 2 is correct. He was awarded
posthumously Bharat Ratna in 1992. Hence, statement 3 is correct)
32. The Joint Military exercise ‘African Lion’ is between which two
countries?
A. Morocco & France

B. USA & Morocco
C. Tunisia & Morocco
D. France & Tunisia
Answer:- (B)
33. Consider the following statements with reference to PM-CARES
Fund:
1. It is meant for supporting relief or assistance relating to a public

health emergency only.
2. It is set up as a public charitable trust.
3. It has replaced the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
(PMNRF).
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer:- ( C) (PM-CARES is meant for supporting relief or

assistance of any kind relating to a public health emergency or any
other kind of emergency, calamity or distress, either man-made or
natural. Hence statement 1 is not correct. PM-CARES is set up as a
public charitable trust. Hence statement 2 is correct. PM-CARES is
different from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
and PMNRF still exists. Hence statement 3 is not correct)
34. Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘right to

freedom of speech and expression’:
1. It is a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 19 of the

Constitution.
2. It includes the right to know about government activities.
3. It is an absolute right.
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only

C..2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (B)(The right to freedom of speech and expression is not an

absolute right. It is subject to “reasonable restrictions” imposed
under Article 19(2) of the Constitution of India. Hence statement 3 is
not correct. The right to freedom of speech and expression includes
within it the right to know about government activities. Hence
statement 2 is correct)
1. TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a joint

program of WWF and IUCN.
2. ‘Earth Hour’ and ‘Earth Day’ are the initiatives of the WWF.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (A) (TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is

a joint program of WWF and IUCN. It was established in 1976.
Hence, statement 1 is correct. ‘Earth Hour (last saturday of March)’
is an initiative of the WWF. ‘Earth Day (April 22)’ is coordinated
globally by the Earth Day Network, a not for profit organization.
36. With reference to the ‘Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

(PVTGs), consider the following statements:
1. 75 tribal groups have been categorised as PVTGs by the Ministry

of Tribal Affairs.
2. ‘Katkari’ is one of the PVTGs.
A. 1 only B. 2 only
C..Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (B) (75 tribal groups have been categorised by the Ministry
of Home Affairs as ‘Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Hence, statement 1 is not correct. ‘Katkari’ is one of the 75
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). People belonging to
the tribe are located primarily in Raigad and in parts of Palghar,
Ratnagiri and Thane districts of Maharashtra as well as in some
places of Gujarat. Hence, statement 2 is correct)
37. Which of the following is/are NOT a landlocked country?
1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Afghanistan
4. Tajikistan
Select the correct answer using code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer:- (B) (Afghanistan and Tajikistan are landlocked countries.

Iraq shares 58 km of coastline along the northern end of persian gulf.
Iran is surrounded by Capsian Sea, Persian gulf and the Gulf of
Oman. Hence, option B is the correct answer)
38. YASH Program, recently in the news, is related to:-
A. Gold monetisation
B. Health and risk communication
C. Employment for rural workers amid Covid-19 outbreak
D. Welfare measures for defence personnel
Answer:- (B) (The National Council for Science & Technology

Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology
(DST) has launched a programme on health and risk communication
‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ with focus on
Covid-19)
39. The city in which leakage of styrene gas from the LG Polymers
chemical plant killed 13 people and affected more than 1000 people
on May 7th, 2020:-
A. Vishakhapatnam
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Bengaluru
Answer:- (A)
40. The state which has launched the FIR Aapke Dwar Yojana, a
facility to lodge and FIR without visiting the police station, thus
becoming the first state in the country to do so:-
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
Answer:- (A)
41. Consider the following statements with reference to the G-7:
1. It has France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the

United States, and Russia as a member nations.
2. It is headquartered at Biarritz, France.
Which of the statements mentioned above is\are is correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (G-7 has 7 members i.e. France, Germany, Italy, the
United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Canada. Russia is not
a member country. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. It is an
intergovernmental economic grouping of countries and has no
headquarters. Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
42. The “Key World Energy Statistics “is a publication produced by

which of the following?
A. International Energy Agency

B. International Renewable Energy Agency
C. World Energy Council
D. OPEC
Answer:- (A) (As per the Key World Energy Statistics 2019, India is
the 3rd largest producer of electricity in the world. India was 106th
in terms of per capita consumption in 2017)
43. ARPIT sometimes seen in the news, is related to:-
A. Voluntary donations to National Defence Fund

B. Training for higher education faculties
C. Fund established by SAARC countries to fight epidemics
D. Distribution of required aids to differently abled in the country
Answer:- (B) (Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) is

an initiative for online professional development of 15 lakh higher
education faculty using the Massive open online courses (MOOCs)
platform SWAYAM. Hence, option B is the correct answer)
44. With reference to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters

(EMC2.0) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The clusters have been set up under the aegis of the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry.
2. They are specifically delineated duty-free enclaves and shall be
deemed to be foreign territories for the purposes of trade operations,
duties and tariffs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (They are set up under the aegis Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology (MeiTY). Hence, statement 1 is not
correct. One of the benefits of the Electronics Manufacturing
Clusters (EMC2.0) Scheme is that they generate revenue in the form
of taxes paid by the manufacturing units. Hence, statement 2 is not
correct)
45. Who won the 2020 Abel Prize given in Mathematics?
A. Yves Meyer & Andrew Wiles B. Karen Uhlenbeck

C.. Hillel Furstenberg & Gregory Margulis D. Robert Langlands
Answer:- ( C)
46. Which of the following did not support the Quit India Movement
in 1942 ?
1. Communist Party of India

2. Congress Socialist Party
3. Muslim League
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
Answer:- ( C) (Mainly three groups did not support the Quit India
movement and continued to collaborate with the British Empire: the
Communists, the Muslim League and the Hindu Mahasabha. The
Congress Socialist Party supported the movement. Hence, option C is
the correct answer)
47. With reference to the Kuril islands, consider the following

statements:
1. Kuril islands is located in the South China Sea.

2. It is disputed territory between China and Japan.
A. 1 only B. 2 only
C..Both 1 & 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- ( C) (Kuril Islands are stretched from the Japanese island

of Hokkaido to the southern tip of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
separating Okhotsk Sea from the North Pacific ocean. Hence,
statement 1 is not correct. It is disputed territory between Russia and
Japan. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. Recently, a 7.5 magnitude
earthquake struck in the northern Pacific and a tsunami warning
was issued for the closest shores on Russia’s far eastern Kuril
Islands)
48. Consider the following statements with reference to
Mamallapuram:
1. The city is famous for temples and monuments, chief of which is

the sculptured rock relief popularly known as Arjuna’s Penance.
2. The city was founded by the rulers of the Chola dynasty.
3. The city lies around the Malabar coast.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- (B) (Mamallapuram is famous for temples and monuments,

chief of which is the sculptured rock relief popularly known as
Arjuna’s Penance. Hence statement 1 is correct. Mamallapuram was
founded by the Pallava dynasty. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
Mamallapuram lies along the Coromandel coast of India. Hence
1. Repo rate and reverse repo rate are part of RBI’s Marginal
Standing Facility (MSF).
2. Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) provides for the amount of
money that banks need to set aside with the RBI.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (Repo rate and reverse repo rate are part of RBI’s
Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF). Hence, statement 1 is not
correct. Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) provides for a certain
minimum amount of deposits that a commercial bank has to hold in
the form of liquid assets such as cash, gold, unencumbered securities,
etc. Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
50. Katchatheevu Island, recently seen in the news, is located in?
A. Palk Strait
B. Andaman Sea
C. Pamba River
D. Laccadive Sea
Answer:- (A) (It is an uninhabited off-shore island in the Palk Strait

used by fishermen to dry their nets. During British rule, it was
administered by both India and Sri Lanka but in 1974 India ceded it
to Sri Lanka and further gave fishing rights also. Hence, option A is
the correct)
51. Namda art, recently in the news, is
A. Traditional felted wool floor covering

B. Tribal wall painting
C. Kashmiri jewellery making art
D. Mirror work on clothes
Answer:- (A) (Namda is a local term used for traditional felted wool
floor coverings, made out of a coarse variety of wool. Srinagar in
Kashmir and Tonk in Rajasthan are the two major namda making
centres in India. Hence, option A is the correct)
52. Recently seen in the news, KIRAN Scheme is related to
A. Use of Solar energy for electricity generation

B. Career opportunities for women scientists
C. Adolescent Health
D. Improving the sex ratio
Answer:- (B) (The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is

implementing ‘Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement
through Nurturing (KIRAN)’ Scheme to provide various career
opportunities to women scientists and technologists. Hence, option B
is the correct answer)
53. With reference to the ‘Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
Countries (OPEC)’, consider the following statements:
1. It is a permanent intergovernmental organization of 13

oil-exporting nations.
2. Saudi Arabia and Russia are members of the OPEC.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (A) (The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting

Countries (OPEC) is a permanent intergovernmental organization of
13 oil-exporting nations. Its member countries are: Iran, Iraq,
Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Libya,
Nigeria, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Angola, and Venezuela.
Hence, statement 1 is correct. Russia is not a member of the OPEC.
54. With reference to the Bhoomi Rashi Portal, consider the

1. The Bhoomi Rashi Portal is an e-Governance initiative of the

Ministry of Finance.
2. The portal intends to expedite the process of land acquisition for
Special Economic Zones (SEZ).
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (The Bhoomi Rashi Portal is an e-Governance initiative

of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Hence, statement 1
is not correct. The portal intends to expedite the process of land
acquisition for National Highways. Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
55. ROTTO-SOTTO, sometimes seen in the news, is related to:
A. Robotics
B. Spacecraft
C. Organ donation and transplantation
D. Ballistic missile
Answer:- ( C)(ROTTO stands for Regional Organ and Tissue

Transplant Organisation while SOTTO stands for State Organ and
Tissue Transplant Organisation. These organisations have been
established by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare. Hence,
option C is correct. Recently, Maharashtra surpassed Tamil Nadu
and Telangana and became the top performer in the field of organ
donation)
56. With reference to the ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’, consider the

following statements:-
1. It is being implemented by the Ministry for Human Resource

Development (MHRD).
2. It intends to promote female literacy in rural as well as urban
areas of the country.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (A) (Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship program of the

Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD). Hence,
statement 1 is correct. It aims to link the Higher Education
Institutions with a set of at least (5) villages so that these institutions
can contribute to the economic and social betterment of these village
communities using their knowledge base. Hence, statement 2 is not
correct)
1. The Jal Marg Vikas Project is being implemented and wholly

financed by the Government of India.
2. National Waterway-2, Dhubri to Sadiya is the longest waterway of
India.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is

implementing the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for capacity
augmentation of navigation with the technical and financial
assistance of the World Bank. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
National Waterway-1 (Prayagraj-Haldia) with a length of 1620 km is
the longest National waterway in India. Hence, statement 2 is not
correct)
58. As per the ‘World Air Quality Report 2019’ which country
emerged as the most polluted country for PM 2.5?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. Pakistan
Answer:- (B)
59. After the approval from the National Tiger Conservation

Authority (NTCA) the Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary will
become a ‘Tiger Reserve’ once its state government comes up with a
notifcation in this regard. MM wildlife Sanctuary borders:-
A. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

B. Karnataka and Kerala
C. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Answer:- (A)
60. The Senki river was in news in Febuary because of its shrinking
size due to dumping. It flows through which of the following cities:-
A. Shilong
B. Dispur
C. Itanagar
D. Imphal
Answer:- ( C)
61. Galwan Valley, sometimes seen in the news, is located in:
A. Sikkim
B. Uttarakhand
C. Ladakh
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer:- ( C) (Galwan Valley region is located in Union Territory

(UT) of Ladakh. Currently, India and China faces standoff at least
four points along the LAC, including Pangong Tso lake, Demchok
and Galwan Valley in Ladakh and Naku La in Sikkim)
62. Nagoba Jatara, recently in the news, is celebrated in:-
A. Odisha
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Telangana
D. West Bengal
Answer:- ( C) (Nagoba Jatara is a tribal festival held in Keslapur

village, Telangana. It is a huge religious and cultural event of Gond
and Pardhan tribes. Hence, option C is the correct answer)
63. ‘The Crossfire of Love’ is a recent novel written by:-
A. Dhiren Tiwari
B. Vikram Seth
C. Kiran Desai
D. Jhumpa Lahari
Answer:- (A)
64. ‘MOSAiC Mission’ is related to:-
A. Arctic Mission
B. Tropical Climate
C. Remote Sensing
D. Geographic Information System (GIS)
Answer:- (A) (The ‘MOSAiC’ stands for multidisciplinary drifting

observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate. Its prime objective is to
study the impact of climate change on the Arctic region and its
impact on the rest of the world)
65. Which of the following Hockey players was named as ‘Player of
the year 2019’ by the International Hockey Federation?
A. Ajit Pal Singh

B. Manpreet Singh
C. Krishan Bahadur Pathak
D. Harmanpreet Singh
Answer:- (B)
66. With reference to Iconic Sites in India, consider the following
statements:
1. The Ministry of Culture is the nodal agency for the

implementation of the ‘Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative’.
2. Recently the Harappan Civilisation sites, Rakhigarhi and
Dholavira have been proposed to be developed as iconic sites.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (B) (The Tourism Ministry is the nodal ministry for the
implementation of the Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative. Hence,
statement 1 is not correct. Union Budget (2020-21) has proposed to
develop Rakhigarhi (Hisar district, Haryana) as an iconic site. 4
other archaeological sites in Hastinapur (Uttar Pradesh), Shivsagar
(Assam), Dholavira (Gujarat) and Adichanallur in (Tamil Nadu) will
also be developed as iconic sites with onsite museums. Hence,
67. Recently in the news, ‘Santusht Portal’ is related to:-
A. Water Purification
B. Food supply under Antyodaya Yojana
C. Implementation of labour laws
D. Education facilities in hilly areas
Answer:- ( C) (The Ministry of Labour and Employment has

launched ‘Santusht portal’ to monitor the implementation of labour
laws at the grassroots level. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Entering 2020, the government aims to implement all four codes on
wages, industrial relations, social security and occupational safety,
health and working conditions. These are expected to improve ease of
doing business and safeguard the interest of workers)
68. International Intellectual Property Index is released by?
A. US Chamber of Commerce
B. World Economic Forum
C. Amnesty International
D. United Nations Development Programme
Answer:- (A) (The International Intellectual Property (IP) Index is

released by the US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation
Policy Center. India is at 40th position in 2020. Hence, option A is the
correct answer. The US, the UK, France, Germany and Sweden are
the top five economies on the IP Index in 2020)
69. Grand Renaissance Dam, recently in news, is located on which

river?
A. Nile
B. Thames
C. Amazon
D. Mississippi
Answer:- (A) (The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is

located on the Nile near the Sudan border. It is being built by
Ethiopia and is the biggest dam of Africa. Hence, option A is the
correct answer)
1. Reservation in Promotions is a fundamental right of SC/STs

under Article 16(4A) of the Constitution.
2. Trade, occupation or commerce dependent on the Internet is a
fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (B) (Article 16 (4A) of the Constitution does not confer

individuals with a fundamental right to claim reservations in
promotion. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Trade, occupation or
commerce dependent on the Internet is a fundamental right under
Article 19(1)(g). Hence, statement 2 is correct)
1. Agartala-Akhaura rail link will connect India and Nepal.

2. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project will connect
India and Myanmar.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (B) (Agartala-Akhaura rail will connect India and

Bangladesh. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Kaladan Multi-Modal
Transit Transport Project will connect India and Myanmar. Hence,
72. Consider the following statements:-
1. Godavari, Narmada and Cauvery are the east-flowing rivers.

2. Nagarjunasagar dam is on the river Pennar.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (Narmada is a west flowing river. Hence, statement 1 is

not correct. Nagarjunasagar dam is on the river Krishna. Hence,
73. With reference to the Solar Orbiter Mission, consider the

1. NASA launched the solar orbiter by the Atlas 5 rocket.

2. It is a cooperative mission between NASA and the ISRO.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (B) (NASA has launched the Solar Orbiter to space on an

Atlas 5 rocket. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Solar Orbiter
Mission is a cooperative mission between NASA and the European
Space Agency (ESA). Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
74. Thwaites Glacier, recently seen in the news, is located in?
A. Alaska
B. Pakistan
C. Arctic
D. West Antarctica
Answer:- (D) (Thwaites Glacier is 120 km wide, fast-moving glacier

located in West Antarctica. It contains enough water to raise the
world sea level by more than half a metre because of its size (1.9 lakh
square km) so it is often called the Doomsday Glacier as well. Hence,
option D is the correct answer)
1. The verdict on the right to be forgotten was pronounced by the

European Court of Justice in the case between Netherlands and
Google.
2. The right to be forgotten is similar to the right to privacy, as both
deals with the information that is publicly known.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (The European Court of Justice pronounced the right

to be forgotten during the case between France and Google. The
judgement allowed Google not to remove the links related to sensitive
personal data worldwide. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The right to be forgotten is distinct from the right to privacy because
the right to privacy comprises of the information that is not publicly
known, whereas the right to be forgotten involves removing
information that was publicly known at a certain time. Hence,
statement 2 is not correct.)
76. Barakah nuclear power plant recently seen in the news is related
to:-
A. Iran
B. Saudi Arabia
C. UAE
D. Oman
Answer:- ( C) (Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued

an operating licence for the Arab world's first nuclear power plant,
paving the way for it to start production in 2020)
77. The Stockholm declaration and the K.S. Radhakrishnan

Committee is related to this issue. The decade of 2011-2020 has been
dedicated by the UN to it. The issue being referred to is?
A. Human Development
B. Gender Equality
C. Road Safety
D. Persistent Organic Pollutants
Answer:- ( C) (3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety

adopted the “Stockholm Declaration” which calls for a new global
target for road safety for 2030 and a set of innovative solutions to
save lives on the world’s roads. The United Nations has also declared
2011-2020 as the decade of action for Road Safety. Supreme Court
had set up the three-member KS Radhakrishnan panel on road
safety in 2014. The SC had termed the roads in India as “giant
killers”. Hence, option C is the correct answer)
78. With reference to Worldwide Educating for the Future Index

2019, consider the following statements and select the correct one:
1. It is published by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

2. India ranked 35th in the Worldwide Educating for the Future
Index (WEFFI) 2019 topped by finland
A. 1 only C. Both 1 and 2

B. 2 only D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- ( C) (Both Statements are Correct)

1. The Supreme Court has an exclusive jurisdiction with respect to

the enforcement of fundamental rights.
2. The judges of the Supreme Court hold their office during the
pleasure of the President.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (The Supreme Court does not have exclusive

jurisdiction with respect to the enforcement of fundamental rights
(Article 32). It is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the high court
under Article 226. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. The judges of
the Supreme Court do not hold their office during the pleasure of the
President. They can be removed from office by the President only in
the manner and on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution. Hence,
80. Consider the following statements and select the Correct one:-
1. Kalasa and Banduri are tributaries of the Mahadayi river.

2. The parties to the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal include
Goa and Karnataka only.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 or 2
Answer:- (A) (The Kalasa- Banduri Project involves building across

Kalasa and Banduri, two tributaries of the Mahadayi river to divert
water to the Malaprabha river (a tributary of Krishna river). Hence,
statement 1 is correct. The Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal was
set up in 2010. Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra are parties to the
tribunal. Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
81. Which of the following organisms reproduce by fission?
1. Bacteria
2. Protozoa
3. Amoeba
4. Spirogyra
Which of the following combinations is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:- (B) (For unicellular organisms, fission leads to the creation

of new individuals. Many bacteria and protozoans simply split into
two equal halves during cell division. In organisms such as Amoeba,
splitting of the two cells during division can take place in any plane.
Spirogyra reproduces by fragmentation. Hence, option (b) is correct)
82. With reference to the male and female gametes, consider the
1. A female gamete is smaller than a male gamete and likely to be

motile.
2. Male gametes are large and contains the food-stores.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (Conventionally, the motile germ cell is called the male
gamete and the germ-cell containing the stored food is called the
female gamete. One germ-cell is large and contains the food-stores
while the other is smaller and likely to be motile. Hence, Statement 1
and 2 are not correct)
1. Magnetic field is a vector quantity.

2. Magnetic lines cross each other at South Pole.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (A) (Magnetic field is a quantity that has both direction and
magnitude thereby it is a vector quantity. Hence, statement 1 is
correct. No two field-lines are found to cross each other. If they
would have crossed, it would have meant that, at the point of
intersection, the compass needle would point towards two directions,
which is not possible. Hence, statement 2 is not correct)
84. If the current through the wire increases, the magnitude of the
magnetic field produced at a given point:
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Firstly increases and then decreases
D. Can’t comment anything
Answer:- (A) (The current flowing through a conductor is directly

proportional to magnetic field. As the electric current through the
wire increases, the magnitude of the magnetic field produced at a
given point increases. Hence, option (a) is correct)
85. How many volts (V) and hertz (Hz) of power, is supplied in our
homes?
A. 220V, 50HZ
B. 200V, 25HZ
C. 300V, 50HZ
D. 500V, 60HZ
Answer:- (A)
86. Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field
near a long straight wire?
A. The field consists of straight lines perpendicular to the wire.

B. The field consists of straight lines parallel to the wire.
C. The field consists of radial lines originating from the wire.
D. The field consists of concentric circles centred on the wire.
Answer:- (D) (The pattern of the magnetic field generated by a

current through a conductor depends on the shape of the conductor.
When an electric current flows in a straight conducting wire, the
current flowing in this wire produces a magnetic effect. A pattern of
concentric circles indicating the field lines of a magnetic field around
a straight conducting wire is developed. Hence, option (d) is correct)
87. Homologous organs have–
A. Same structure, same function

B. Different structure, different function
C. Same structure, different function
D. Different structure, same function
Answer:- ( C) (Homology represents common ancestry. Homologous

organs are those organs which have the same basic structural design
and origin but have different functions. For example: The forelimbs
of humans and the wings of birds look different externally but their
skeletal structure is similar. Hence, option (c) is correct)
88. Which of the following is used as energy currency to drive the

reactions of endothermic processes?
A. ATP
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Oxygen
D. Water
Answer:- (A) (Adenosine Triphosphate is the energy currency for

most cellular processes. The energy released during the process of
respiration is used to make an ATP molecule from ADP and
inorganic phosphate. Endothermic processes in the cell use this ATP
to drive the reactions. Hence, Option (a) is Correct)
1. Alveoli helps in digestion of food.

2. Villi are responsible for efficient respiration.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (D) (The alveoli provide a surface where the exchange of

gases takes place. The walls of alveoli contains extensive network of
blood vessels. So they aid in efficient respiration. Hence, Statement 1
is not Correct. The inner lining of small intestine has numerous
finger like projections called Villi which increase the surface area of
absorption. The Villi are richly supplied with blood vessels which
take the absorbed food to each and every cell of the body, which is
utilized for obtaining energy, building up new tissues and repairing
of old tissues. Hence Statement 2 is also not correct)
1. Plants store carbohydrates in the form of glycogen.

2. Human beings store carbohydrates in the form of starch.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:-(D) (The carbohydrates which are not used immediately are

stored in the form of starch, which serves as the internal energy
reserve to be used as and when required by the plant. Hence,
Statement 1 is not Correct. The energy derived from the food human
beings eat, is stored in their body in the form of glycogen. Hence,
Statement 2 is not Correct)
91. With reference to carbon compounds, consider the following
statements:
1. Saturated carbon compounds are more reactive than the

unsaturated compounds.
2. Catenation is shown by oxygen.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (A) (Compounds of carbon having double or triple bonds

between the carbon atoms are known as unsaturated carbon
compounds and they are more reactive than the saturated carbon
compounds. Unsaturated Compounds have pi bonds, and they are
weaker. They deform the orbitals slightly and are more strained.
Therefore, they are easier to break and will react faster. Hence,
Statement 1 is Correct. Catenation is the ability of an atom to form
bonds with other atoms of the same element. It is exhibited by both
carbon and silicon. Hence, Statement 2 is not Correct)
1. Vegetable oils generally have long saturated carbon chains, while

animal fats have unsaturated carbon chains.
2. Animal fats are harmful for health.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (B) (Vegetable oils generally have long unsaturated carbon

chains while animal fats have saturated carbon chains. Hence,
Statement 1 is not Correct. Animal fats generally contain saturated
fatty acids which are said to be harmful for health. Oils containing
unsaturated fatty acids should be chosen for cooking. Hence,
Statement 2 is Correct)
93. Regarding the non-metals, consider the following statements:-
1. Diamond is the hardest natural substance.

2. Graphite is the poor conductor of electricity.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- (A) (Carbon is a non-metal that can exist in different forms.

Each form is called an allotrope. Diamond, an allotrope of carbon, is
the hardest natural substance known and has a very high melting
and boiling point. Hence, Statement 1 is Correct. Graphite, another
allotrope of carbon, is a good conductor of electricity. Hence,
Statement 2 is not Correct)
94. With the reference of iron and steel, consider the following
statements:-
1. Pure iron is very soft.

2. Stainless steel is hard and does not rust.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:- ( C) (Iron is the most widely used metal. But it is never used
in its pure state as it is quite fragile, stretches easily when hot. When
mixed with a small amount of carbon (about 0.05 %), it becomes
hard and strong. Hence, Statement 1 is Correct. When iron is mixed
with nickel and chromium, we get stainless steel, which is hard and
does not rust. Hence, Statement 2 is Correct)
95. Regarding the hypermetropia, consider the following statements:
1. A person with hypermetropia can see distant objects clearly.

2. Image is formed behind the retina.
3. Convex lens is used to correct this defect.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. All of the above
Answer:- (D) (Hypermetropia is also known as farsightedness. A

person with hypermetropia can see distant objects clearly but cannot
see nearby objects distinctly. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
The near point, for the person, is farther away from the normal near
point (25 cm). Such a person has to keep a reading material much
beyond 25 cm from the eye for comfortable reading. This is because
the light rays from a closeby object are focussed at a point behind the
retina. Hence, statement 2 is correct. This defect can be corrected by
using a convex lens of appropriate power. Eye-glasses with
converging lenses provide the additional focussing power required
for forming the image on the retina. Hence, statement 3 is correct)
96. Which of the following colours bend the most when they pass
through a prism?
A. Violet C. Green
B. Blue D. Red
Answer:- (A) (Different colours of light bend through different angles

with respect to the incident ray, as they pass through a prism.
The red light bends the least while the violet the most. Lower the
wavelength, Higher the Bending. Violet colour has less wavelength
compared to the others colours, and the bending is indirectly
proportional to the wavelength of a electromagnetic wave so Violet
Color bends more. Hence, option (a) is correct)
97. Which of the following cells act as messengers?
A. Spherical RBCs
B. Long branched nerve cells
C. Spindle shaped muscle cells
D. All of the above
Answer:- (B)(There are many types of cells in the human body,

which differ in shape and labour. The function of receiving messages
and transmitting is performed by nerve cells. These cells are long and
branched. Similarly, blood cells are circular and muscle cells are
spindle shaped. In case of plant cells, amoeba is a cell which has an
irregular shape. The irregular shape of amoeba results in the
formation of pseudopodia, which provides it motion and helps in
capturing food)
98. Consider the following pairs regarding reproduction and

development of organisms.
1. Budding — Reproduction process in Amoeba.

2. Binary fission — Reproduction process in Hydra.
3. Metamorphosis — Transformation of the larva into an adult
through drastic changes.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- ( C) (Like plants, animals too have two types of

reproduction: Sexual reproduction Asexual reproduction
The type of reproduction, wherein only one parent participates is
called asexual reproduction. Budding and binary fission are methods
of reproduction. Hydra reproduces through budding, and amoeba
reproduces through binary fission. Hence, option 1 and 2 are
incorrect. The transformation of the larva into adult through drastic
changes is called metamorphosis)
99. Sex hormones are secreted by endocrine glands. Consider the
following statements regarding the same.
1. Estrogen and testosterone are sex hormones. These are

responsible for the secondary sexual characters in the human body.
2. Estrogen is the male hormone, while testosterone is the female
hormone.
3. The secretion of these hormones is regulated by a separate
hormone, secreted by the pituitary.
Which of the above given statement/statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer:- ( C) (Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the

bloodstream, and hence are also called ductless glands. Sex hormones
are also secreted through endocrine/ductless glands. Estrogen and
testosterone are sex hormones which are responsible for secondary
sexual characters. Hence option 1 is correct.
Estrogen is the female hormone and testosterone is the male hormone,
secreted by ovary in females and testes in males respectively. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect. This sex hormone is responsible for the
development of facial hair, enlargement of voice box (larynx, Adam’s
apple) etc in males. Due to an enlarged voice box, boys have a deeper
voice and girls have a high pitched voice.
Secondary sexual characters like development of breasts and
mammary glands in females is caused by estrogen.
The secretion of these sex hormones is regulated by a separate
hormone, secreted by the pituitary. It regulates the maturation of
egg/ovum in the ovary and sperms in the testes. Hence option 3 is
correct)
100. What will happen to the power input if the electric current and
potential difference of a wire gets doubled–
A. Gets doubled
B. Gets four times
C. Gets halved
D. No affect caused
Answer:- (B) (Power = Potential difference (V) x electric current (I),
if the current and the potential difference gets doubled, then–
P = 2V × 2I
= 4 VI
That is, = get increased by four times.
Hence, Option (b) is Correct)

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1.

With reference to “Tropical cyclones”, consider the following

1. Tropical cyclones originate over warm tropical oceans and are

Which of the Statements given above is/are Correct?

Answer:- (A) (Statement 2 is wrong as In the southern hemisphere

2... With reference to the ‘International Labour Organization (ILO)’,

1. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer:- ( C) (The International Labour Organization (ILO) became

1. The Article 30(1) of the Constitution defines religious and

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

1. Signatories strive to limit the rise in global warming to under 2

Which of the Statements given above is/are Correct?

Answer:- ( C) (Under the Paris Agreement 2015, parties to the UNFCCC

1. The status of deemed-to-be-university is declared by the Central

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer:- (B) (Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the

6.. Consider the following statements with reference to SVAMITVA

1. It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer:-(A) ( The scheme is currently being implemented in six

1. It is a centralised accounting software intended for maintenance of

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer:- ( C) (PRIASoft is a centralised accounting software

8. With reference to the Electric Vehicles (EVs), consider the

1. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) combine Hydrogen, Oxygen

Which of the Statements given above is/are not Correct?

Answer:- ( C) (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) combine

1. It aims at reducing Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer:- ( C) (Saudi Vision 2030 aims at modernising the country,

10. Which of the following countries have not signed the

1. India 2. Pakistan 3. China

Select the correct option using the codes given below

1. Shankari Prasad case

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

Answer:- (B) (Shankari Prasad case, Sajjan Singh case and

12. Abdul Ghaffar Khan was:

1. called the Frontier Gandhi.

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

Answer:- ( C) (Ghaffar Khan founded the Red Shirt movement

Answer:-( C) (Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Dehing

14. Consider the following statements with reference to Panchayati

1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer:- ( C) (The 11th Schedule of the Constitution mentions the

1. Selling of short term government securities.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Answer:- (A) (Operation Twist involves the RBI's simultaneous

17. With reference to Press Council of India (PCI), consider the

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer:- ( C)(Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body

1. The Bardoli Campaign of 1928 earned him the title of ‘Sardar’.

Which of the Statements given above is/are Correct?

Answer:- (D) (All Statements are Correct)

19. Consider the following statements with reference to Organisation

1. It is the second largest intergovernmental organization in the