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Q.1) Consider the following statements: Q.4) Consider the following statements:
1. Prokaryotes do not have a nuclear membrane. 1. Basic soils can be treated by adding compost
2. Eukaryotes include only multicellular to it.
organisms 2. Indigestion in stomach can be treated by
Which of the statements given above is/are taking milk of magnesia.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
a) 1 only correct?
b) 2 only a) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2 b) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) Which of the following diseases are caused
by viruses? Q.5) Which of the following indices is/are not
1. Hepatitis C published by NITI Aayog?
2. Chicken Pox 1. Ease of Living Index
3. Common Cold 2. SDG India Index
4. Malaria 3. Municipal Performance Index
Select the correct answer using the code given 4. School Education Quality Index
below. Select the correct answer using the code given
a) 1, 2 and 3 only below
b) 2 and 4 only a) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.3) Which of the following is/are the negative
consequences of noise pollution on human Q.6) Which of the following are the principle
health? organs of the United Nations?
1. Hypertension 1. The General Assembly
2. Hearing disability 2. The Security Council
3. Sleeping disorders 3. The International Court of Justice
4. Anxiety 4. The Economic and Social Council
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above is/are
below. correct?
a) 1 and 2 only a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Q.7) With reference to the Organization of the b) It is a trilateral dialogue forum of India, Brazil
Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and South Africa.
consider the following statements: c) It does not have a headquarter or a permanent
1. It ensures the stabilization of international oil executive secretariat.
markets. d) Its fund is managed by the United Nations
2. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Office for South-South Cooperation.
Switzerland.
3. It has member countries from all the Q.10) Consider the following statements with
continents. regard to e-cigarettes:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. They are battery powered devices that
correct? facilitate inhalation of nicotine in aerosol
a) 1 and 2 only form.
b) 1 only 2. India has prohibited the production and sale
c) 2 and 3 only of e-cigarettes.
d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Q.8) Consider the following statements with a) 1 only
regard to Transgenic animals: b) 2 only
1. Their DNA has been manipulated by addition c) Both 1 and 2
of a foreign gene. d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Their trade across international borders is
referred to as Biopiracy. Q.11) Consider the following pairs:
3. They can be used for testing vaccine safety Military Exercise Country
and chemical safety. 1. INDRA - Russia
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. SHAKTI - Nepal
correct? 3. SAMPRITI - Bangladesh
a) 1 only 4. VINBAX - Thailand
b) 1 and 3 only Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
c) 2 and 3 only matched?
d) 1, 2 and 3 a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
Q.9) Which one of the following statements is c) 3 and 4 only
not correct about the IBSA Forum? d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
a) It was established by the Fortaleza Declaration
of 2014.

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Q.12) Consider the following statements with 2. They are not open to foreign funding
regard to space-based internet: 3. They are exempted from Income-tax under
1. It can provide low cost internet everywhere the Income- Tax Act 1961
on Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It can increase light pollution on Earth. correct?
3. It is provided through satellites placed in the a) 1 and 2 only
low Earth orbit. b) 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are c) 2 and 3 only
correct? d) 1 and 3 only
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only Q.16) Which of the following are member states
c) 2 and 3 only of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
d) 1, 2 and 3 (NATO)?
1. Italy
Q.13) Consider the following statements 2. Ukraine
regarding Typhoid fever: 3. Turkey
1. It is caused by a bacterium through ingestion 4. Mexico
of contaminated food or water. 5. France
2. It can be prevented by vaccination. Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are below:
correct? a) 1, 2 and 4 only
a) 1 only b) 1, 3 and 5 only
b) 2 only c) 2, 4 and 5 only
c) Both 1 and 2 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.14) The Look East Policy of India has been

launched by
a) P.V. Narasimha Rao government
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee government
c) I K Gujral government
d) H D Deve Gowda government
Q.15) Consider the following statements with

regard to the Electoral Bonds:
1. They can be bought by using cash

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Q.17) With regard to the International Maritime Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
Organization (IMO), consider the following matched?
statements: a) 1 and 2 only
1. It is a specialized agency of the United b) 2 only
Nations responsible for regulating shipping. c) 1 and 3 only
2. Its membership is open only for the countries d) 1, 2 and 3
and not for the organizations.
3. It has been created by the United Nations Q.20) Consider the following pairs:
Convention for the Law of the Sea. Animal State
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Jerdon's courser Andhra Pradesh
correct? 2. Golden langur Karnataka
a) 1 and 2 only 3. Sangai Deer Manipur
b) 2 and 3 only Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
c) 1 and 3 only matched?
d) 1, 2 and 3 a) 1 and 3 only
b) 3 only
Q.18) Which of the following statements is/are c) 1 and 2 only
correct regarding to the Green Climate Fund d) 1, 2 and 3
(GCF)?
1. It was set up by the United Nations Q.21) Which of the following are the beneficial
Framework Convention on Climate Change. uses of bacteria?
2. It is being managed by the World Bank. 1. Sewage treatment
3. It engages directly with the private sector 2. Production of medicines
through its Private Sector Facility. 3. Increasing soil fertility
Select the correct answer using the code given 4. Vaccine development
below: Select the correct answer using the code given
a) 1 and 2 only below.
c) 2 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.19) Consider the following pairs:
1. Coke – used in the manufacturing of steel
2. Bitumin – used in road surfacing
3. Polyethylene Terephthalate – used for making
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Q.22) Consider the following statements: a) 1 only
1. Manure provides humus to soil while b) 2 only
fertilizer does not provide any humus to soil. c) Both 1 and 2
2. Fertilizers are man-made inorganic salts while d) Neither 1 nor 2
manure is an organic substance.
3. Manure is very rich in plant nutrients while Q.25) Consider the following statements with
fertilizers are relatively less rich. regard to Wi-Fi calling:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It can reduce the problem of call drops.
correct? 2. It cannot be used in places which have weak
a) 1 and 2 only cellular networks.
b) 1 and 3 only 3. It requires an app to make a call.
c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
a) 1 only
Q.23) With reference to the India-Australia b) 1 and 3 only
Relationship, consider the following statements: c) 2 and 3 only
1. Australia opposed the admission of India as a d) 1 and 2 only
Republic to the Commonwealth Nations.
2. Both India and Australia are members of the Q.26) Consider the following statements with
East Asia Summit. regard to cells found in plants and animals:
3. Australia supports India’s candidature for a 1. Cell membrane is present in both the plant
permanent seat in an expanded UN Security and animal cells.
Council. 2. Vacuoles are present only in the animal cells.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Cell wall is present only in the plant cells.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
a) 1 and 2 only correct?
c) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.24) Consider the following statements:
1. The changes that occur at adolescence are Q.27) The ‘Instrument of Surrender’ was signed
controlled by hormones. at which of the following wars?
2. All the hormones in our body are secreted by a) Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
the pituitary gland. b) Indo-Pakistan War of 1965
Which of the statements given above is/are c) Indo-Pakistan War of 1947
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1. An approaching cyclone pulls water away b) 2 only
from the shoreline. c) Both 1 and 2
2. The eye of the cyclone system lifts water d) Neither 1 nor 2
surface in the centre.
3. India’s east coast is more vulnerable to Q.31) Which of the following organizations was
cyclones than the west coast. the outcome of the ‘Rome Statute’?
Which of the statements given above is/are a) International Monetary Fund
correct? b) International Court of Justice
a) 1 and 2 only c) International Labour Organization
b) 1 and 3 only d) International Criminal Court
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.32) Kerch Strait, sometimes seen in the news is
situated between
Q.29) Which of the following are examples of a) Black Sea and Aegean Sea
adaptations found in the animals? b) Black Sea and Sea of Azov
1. Long curved and sharp claws in Polar bears c) Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea
2. Large ears of Elephants d) Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea
3. Huddling behaviour of Penguins
4. Long beak of Toucan bird in rainforests Q.33) Consider the following pairs:
Select the correct answer using the code given Place mentioned in the Country
below. news
a) 1 and 2 only 1. Beirut- Iraq
b) 1, 2 and 4 only 2. Al Duqm Port- Oman
c) 3 and 4 only 3. Idlib- Syria
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Marawah Island- United Arab Emirates
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Q.30) Consider the following statements with matched?
regard to Government Instant Messaging System a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(GIMS): b) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. It is designed and developed by National c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Informatics Centre. d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. It is considered safer than the other private
popular messaging platforms.
Which of the statements given above is/are
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Q.34) With reference to the G20, consider the 3. Bomdila pass is located in the Kalapani area.
following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It is an international forum with 19 member correct?
countries and the European Union. a) 1 and 3 only
2. Its permanent secretariat is located in b) 2 and 3 only
Brussels, Belgium. c) 1 and 2 only
3. Its presidency rotates between the member d) 2 only
countries every year.
Which of the statements given above is/are Q.37) Consider the following statements
correct? regarding European Bank for Reconstruction and
a) 1 and 2 only Development (EBRD):
b) 1 and 3 only 1. It was founded to finance the reconstruction
c) 2 and 3 only of European nations devastated by World
d) 1, 2 and 3 War II.
2. India is one of its members and receives
Q.35) Consider the following statements with financing for domestic projects.
regard to UN peacekeeping operations: 3. Its biggest shareholder is the United States of
1. They are established on the basis of decision America.
taken in that regard by the UN General Which of the statements given above is/are
Assembly. incorrect?
2. All member states of the United Nations share a) 1 and 2 only
the cost of peacekeeping equally. b) 1 and 3 only
3. UN peacekeeping operations are deployed c) 1 only
with the consent of the main parties to the d) 1, 2 and 3
conflict.
Which of the statements given above is/are Q.38) Which one of the following counters is not
correct? a member of G-7?
a) 1 and 2 only a) Canada
b) 3 only b) Russia
c) 2 and 3 only c) France
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) United States

1. Nepal shares border with five Indian States.
2. Kalapani is a tri junction between India, Nepal
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Q.39) Consider the following pairs of organisms Q. 42) Which of the statement given above is / are
and their mode of nutrition : correct about the Group of 77 ?
Organism Mode oi nutrition 1. The South Summit is the supreme decision -
1. Mushroom Saprotrophic making body of this Group.
2. Insectivorous plants Parasitic 2 . It aims to promote economic and technical
3. Algae Autotrophic cooperation among developing countries.
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly 3. India and Maldives both are members of this
matched ? group.
a ) 1 and 3 only Select the answer using the code given below:
b) 1 and 2 only a ) 1 and 2 only
c ) 3 only b) 2 and 3 only

d ) 1, 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 only
d ) 1, 2 and 3
Q. 40) The Good Governance Index was
launched by Q.43) The Xiamen Declaration is related to the
a ) NITI Aayog affairs of
b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme a) BRICS
Implementation b) Asia - Pacific Economic Cooperation

c ) Ministry of Home Affairs c) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
d ) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and d ) Asian Development Bank
Pensions
Q.44) With reference to ‘
Bile’, consider the
Q. 41) With regard to the Organization of Islamic following statements:
Cooperation ( OIC ), consider the following 1. It plays an important role in digestion of fats.
statements: 2. It is secreted by the Gallbladder.
1. It is the second largest organization after the 3. It makes the acidic food coming from the
United Nations. stomach alkaline.
2. Its membership is open only to the Muslim Which of the statements given above is / are
Majority Nations. correct ?
Which of the statements given above is / are a) 1 only

correct ? b) 2 and 3 only
a ) 1 only c) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 only d ) 1 and 3 only
c ) Both 1 and 2
d ) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. 45) With regard to the Paika Rebellion, a) 1 and 2 only

consider the following statements: b) 2 and 3 only
1. It was led by the Gajpati ruler of Odisha c ) 1 and 3 only
named Bakshi Jagabandhu. d ) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. One of the reasons of rebellion was the new
land revenue settlements brought by the Q.48) Which of the following is / are the benefits
colonial rulers. that can accrue from the use of biotechnology in
Which of the statements given above is / are the agriculture sector ?
correct ? 1. Enhancement in the nutritional value of the
a ) 1 only food
b ) 2 only 2. Increase in the efficiency of mineral usage by
c ) Both 1 and 2 plants
d ) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Reduction in the post -harvest losses
4. Increase in the tolerance of plants to increase
Q. 46) Which of the following Principles in soil salinity
was / were included in the Panchsheel agreement ? Select the correct answer using the code given
1. Mutual non -aggression below.
2 . Mutual non - interference a) 1 and 4 only
3. Equality and mutual benefit b) 1, 2 and 4 only
4. Peaceful co -existence c) 2 and 3 only
5. No first use of nuclear weapons d ) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: Q. 49) Consider the following statements:
a ) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 1. Polymerase Chain Reaction can help in
b ) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only detecting the pathogen even if its
c ) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only concentration in the invaded body is not high.
d ) 1, 2 and 5 only 2. Enzyme Linked Immuno -sorbent Assay test
relies on testing the presence of antigens or

Q. 47) Which of the following Indian cities are the antibodies synthesized against the
included in the UNESCO Creative Cities ? pathogen .
1. Mumbai Which of the statements given above is / are
2 . New Delhi correct ?
3. Hyderabad a ) 1 only
4. Kolkata b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given c) Both 1 and 2
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Q.50) The Constitution provides for reservation Which of the statements given above is/are
of seats for members of Scheduled Castes and correct?
Scheduled tribes in which of the following? a) 1 and 2 only
1. Lok Sabha b) 1 and 3 only
2. Rajya Sabha c) 2 and 3 only
3. State Legislative Assemblies d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Urban local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given Q.53) Consider the following statements:
below. 1. Fungi lives in symbiosis with the plant and
a) 1, 2 and 3 only passes phosphorus from the soil to the plant.
b) 1 and 3 only 2. Azotobacter and Azospirillum are free-living
c) 1, 3 and 4 only bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen in the
d) 2 and 4 only soil.
Q.51) Which of the following changes are correct?
irreversible in nature? a) 1 only
1. Freezing of water to ice b) 2 only
2. Conversion of milk to curd c) Both 1 and 2
3. Melting of chocolate d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Conversion of raw eggs to boiled eggs
Select the correct answer using the code given Q.54) The Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
below (AAGC) is an economic cooperation agreement
a) 1 and 2 only between the governments of
b) 2 and 4 only a) India and South Africa
c) 1 and 3 only b) Japan and Kenya
d) 1, 2, and 4 only c) China and Ghana
d) India and Japan
1. Methanogens are bacteria that produce
methane by growing aerobically on cellulosic
material.
2. Biogas is a mixture of gases predominantly
containing methane.
3. Methanogens play an important role in the
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Q.55) India holds 2+2 dialogue with which of the Q.58) Which of the following are autosomal
following countries? genetic disorders?
1. China 1. Sickle cell anaemia
2. United States of America 2. Colour blindness
3. Japan 3. Thalassemia
4. Australia 4. Haemophilia
Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below. below:
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only c) 2 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q.56) Which of the following is provided to Q.59) Consider the following statements:
plants by their roots? 1. DNA and RNA are nucleic acids found in
1. Nitrogen living organisms.
2. Water 2. RNA acts as a genetic material in some
3. Sulphur viruses.
4. Potassium 3. DNA has the ability to mutate faster than
Select the correct answer using the code given RNA.
below: Which of the statements given above is/are
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 correct?
b) 1, 2 and 4 only a) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only b) 2 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.57) Consider the following:
1. Simla Agreement Q.60) Huntington, sometimes seen in news is
2. Merger of Sikkim a) a critically endangered bird species
3. Creation of Bangladesh b) a progressive genetic disorder affecting the
Which of the above are the achievements of brain
Indira Gandhi's Foreign Policy? c) a volcanically active region near Greenland
a) 1 and 2 only d) a nerve agent developed by North Korea
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
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Q.61) The 13th Amendment issue is related to the 2. Down’s syndrome and Turner’s syndrome are
affairs of examples of chromosomal disorders.
a) North Korea and South Korea Which of the statements given above is/are
b) India and Sri Lanka correct?
c) China and Japan a) 1 only
d) India and Pakistan b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Q.62) Arrange the following organisms d) Neither 1 nor 2
chronologically in terms of their evolutionary
periods: Q.65) Consider the following statements with
1. Fishes regard to Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India:
2. Birds 1. It consists of maps of metals and their oxides
3. Corals present in the top and bottom soils across
4. Flowering plants India.
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. It will help in finding out the future
below. contamination caused by polluting industries.
a) 3-1-2-4 Which of the statements given above is/are
b) 3-1-4-2 correct?
c) 1-3-2-4 a) 1 only
d) 1-3-4-2 b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Q.63) Consider the following statements d) Neither 1 nor 2
regarding Bleaching powder.
1. It is used for disinfecting water. Q.66) The term “Host Country Agreement”,
2. It is also known as sodium bicarbonate. often seen in news, is related to the affairs of
3. It acts as a reducing agent in many chemical a) International Monetary Fund and India
industries. b) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and India
Select the incorrect answer using the code given c) International Solar Alliance and India
below. d) European Union and India
a) 1 only
Q.67) The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit
b) 2 and 3 only
Transport Project connects the Indian port of
c) 1 and 2 only
Kolkata with
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
a) Bangkok port, Thailand
Q.64) Consider the following statements: b) Dhaka port, Bangladesh
1. Chromosomal disorders are caused by c) Hambantota port, Sri Lanka
absence of one or more chromosomes. d) Sittwe port, Myanmar

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Q.68) Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
regarding International Atomic Energy Agency: correct?
1. It was established independently of the a) 1 only
United Nations. b) 2 only
2. It reports annually to the UN General c) Both 1 and 2
Assembly. d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It’s Secretariat is headquartered in Bern,
Switzerland. Q.71) Consider the following pairs:
Which of the statements given above is/are Agreements/ Declarations Countries
correct? 1. Red Fort Declaration India and
a) 1 and 3 only Singapore
b) 2 and 3 only 2. Double Taxation India and Saudi
c) 1 and 2 only Avoidance Agreement Arabia
d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Free Trade Agreement India and South
Africa
Q.69) Consider the following statements: Which of the pairs given above is/are incorrectly
1. 22 out of 23 pairs chromosomes in the matched?
humans are exactly same between males and a) 1 and 2 only
females. b) 1 and 3 only
2. XY pair of chromosomes is found in females c) 2 and 3 only
and XX pair of chromosomes is found in d) 1, 2 and 3
males.
Which of the statements given above is/are Q.72) Consider the following statements with
correct? regard to the Human Genome Project:
a) 1 only 1. It was aimed at identifying all the genes in
b) 2 only human DNA.
c) Both 1 and 2 2. It can help in diagnosis, treatment and
d) Neither 1 nor 2 prevention of genetic disorders in human
beings.
Q.70) Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are
regard to the anti-defection law: correct?
1. It is applicable to both the members of a) 1 only
Parliament and the state legislatures. b) 2 only
2. The decision taken by the Speaker or c) Both 1 and 2
Chairman cannot be challenged in the court d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.73) Consider the following events: b) 2 only
1. Indus Water treaty c) Both 1 and 2
2. Agra Summit d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Tashkent agreement
4. Gujral Doctrine Q.76) Consider the following statements:
Select the correct chronological order of the 1. Pashmina shawls are made from wool
events in India-Pakistan relations? obtained from Yak in Ladakh.
a) 1-3-4-2 2. Mohair is obtained from Angora goats found
b) 1-3-2-4 in Jammu and Kashmir.
c) 2-3-1-4 Which of the statements given above is/are
d) 3-4-2-1 correct?
a) 1 only
Q.74) Which of the following agreements is/are b) 2 only
signed by India and the U.S.? c) Both 1 and 2
1. General Security of Military Information d) Neither 1 nor 2
Agreement
2. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Q.77) Which of the following is/are an example
Agreement of Exothermic reaction?
3. Communications Compatibility and Security 1. Photosynthesis
Agreement 2. Rusting of Iron
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. Respiration
below: Select the correct answer using the code given
a) 1 only below.
b) 2 only a) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.75) Consider the following statements with
regard to Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD):
1. It is a forum for Track 1.5 diplomacy on
strategic issues of the Indian ocean region.
2. It is a flagship initiative of Indian Ocean Rim
Association.
correct?
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Q.78) Digestive juices in our body are secreted by d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Small intestine
2. Diaphragm Q.81) With reference to the International Labour
3. Liver Organisation (ILO), consider the following
4. Pancreas statements:
Select the correct answer using the code given 1. The Governing body is the executive council
below. of the ILO.
a) 1 and 2 only 2. The World Employment and Social Outlook
b) 2, 3 and 4 only is released annually by the ILO.
c) 1, 3 and 4 only 3. The International labour Office is the
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 permanent secretariat of the ILO.
Q.79) India is a member of which of the correct?
following Multilateral export control regime? a) 1 and 2 only
1. Nuclear supplier group b) 2 and 3 only
2. Missile technology control regime c) 1 and 3 only
3. Australian Group d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Wassenaar Arrangement
Select the correct option using the code given Q.82) With regard to the Shanghai Cooperation
below: Organization (SCO), consider the following
a) 2 and 3 only statements:
b) 2, 3 and 4 only 1. It is a Eurasian political, economic, and
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 military organization.
d) 1 and 4 only 2. The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure is a
permanent organ of the SCO.
Q.80) With reference to the Harmonised System 3. Its secretariat is based in Shanghai, China.
(HS), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It is a six-digit identification code developed correct?
by the World Trade Organization. a) 1 and 2 only
2. It is used to clear every commodity that enters b) 1 and 3 only
or crosses any international border. c) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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Q.83) Which of the following countries open Q.86) Which of the following can be caused by
into the Caspian Sea? deforestation?
1. Uzbekistan 1. Floods
2. Azerbaijan 2. Desertification
3. Turkmenistan 3. Reduction in the fertility of soil
4. Georgia 4. Reduction in groundwater levels
5. Russia Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
below: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
a) 1, 2 and 4 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 3, 4 and 5 only c) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 5 only
Q.87) Consider the following pairs-
Q.84) Which of the following is not a member 1. National Park – Only activities permitted by
country of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi- the chief wildlife warden are allowed
Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation 2. Wildlife Sanctuary – Grazing by livestock and
(BIMSTEC)? collection of firewood is allowed
a) Bangladesh 3. Biosphere reserve – Flora and fauna as well as
b) Malaysia human communities are granted protection
c) Thailand Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
d) Sri lanka matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
Q.85) With reference to the Review Petition, b) 2 and 3 only
consider the following statements: c) 1 and 3 only
1. It has been provided under Article 137 of the d) 1, 2 and 3
Indian Constitution.
2. Only parties to a case can seek a review of the
court's judgment.
3. Its dismissal by the court is final and no
further petitions are allowed.
Which of the given above is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.88) Which of the following is/are the reasons Which of the statements given above is/are
that help water in extinguishing fire in a burning correct?
building? a) 1 only
1. It lowers down the temperature of burning b) 2 only
material c) Both 1 and 2
2. It cut off the supply of the oxygen. d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It eliminates the supply of fuel which is
burning to cause the fire Q.91) With regard to the Financial Action Task
Select the correct answer using the code given Force, consider the following statements:
below. 1. It was set up by the G20 countries to develop
a) 1 only policies to combat money laundering.
b) 1 and 2 only 2. It includes all five permanent members of the
c) 2 and 3 only UNSC as its members.
correct?
1. India lies in close proximity to the major b) 2 only
opium producing regions known as the c) Both 1 and 2
‘Golden Crescent’ and the ‘Golden Triangle’. d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is
implementing a National Action Plan for Q.92) With regard to the International Monetary
Drug Demand Reduction. Fund, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It provides loans to member countries
correct? experiencing actual or potential balance of
a) 1 only payments problems.
b) 2 only 2. Its primary purpose is to ensure the stability
c) Both 1 and 2 of the international monetary system.
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Q.90) With regard to the Social Awareness and a) 1 only
Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully b) 2 only
(SAANS), consider the following statements: c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is a campaign aimed at reducing child d) Neither 1 nor 2
mortality due to pneumonia in India.
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Women
and Child Development.

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Q.93) Chagos Archipelago, recently seen in news, Q.96) Maastricht Treaty, sometimes seen in the
is located in news, is related to the affairs of
a) Atlantic Ocean a) European Union
b) Mediterranean Sea b) World Trade Organization
c) Indian Ocean c) Arctic Council
d) Sea of Japan d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Q.94) With reference to the South Asian Q.97) Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference
Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), on
consider the following statements: a) Climate change and global Warming
1. It member countries have established a Free b) Geopolitics and geo-economics
Trade Area. c) Trade and Investment
2. It headquarters are located at Dhaka, d) Global Refugee crisis
Bangladesh.
3. Its Development Fund is governed by a Board Q.98) Consider the following statements with
consisting of representatives from the regard to irrigation methods:
Ministry of Finance of the Member States. 1. Sprinkler system is the best method for
Which of the statements given above is/are watering trees.
correct? 2. Drip system is the best technique for watering
a) 1 and 2 only fruit plants.
b) 2 and 3 only 3. Both the sprinkler and drip system are helpful
c) 1 and 3 only in water stressed regions.
correct?
Q.95) Consider the following statements a) 1 and 2 only
regarding Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): b) 3 only
1. It is released annually by the Ministry of c) 1 and 3 only
Labour and Employment. d) 2 and 3 only
2. Its objective is to estimate the employment
indicators only in the urban areas.
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.99) With regard to the India-Saudi Arabia
relations, consider the following statements:
1. Saudi Arabia is a strategic partner of India.
2. Saudi Arabia has supported granting observer
status to India in the Organisation of Islamic
Cooperation.
3. Saudi Arabia is presently the third largest
trading partner of India.
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

1. ICEDASH is a mobile app for international
travellers to file the Customs declaration in
advance.
2. ATITHI is an Ease of Doing Business
monitoring dashboard of the Indian Customs.
Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2


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Q.14) The Look East Policy of India has been

Q.15) Consider the following statements with

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fertilizers are relatively less rich. regard to Wi-Fi calling:

correct? 2. It cannot be used in places which have weak

a) 1 and 2 only cellular networks.

b) 1 and 3 only 3. It requires an app to make a call.

c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are

East Asia Summit. regard to cells found in plants and animals:

permanent seat in an expanded UN Security and animal cells.

Council. 2. Vacuoles are present only in the animal cells.

correct? Which of the statements given above is/are

a) 1 and 2 only correct?

b) 1 and 3 only a) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2 and 3 only

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Implementation b) Asia - Pacific Economic Cooperation

Which of the statements given above is / are a) 1 only

Q. 45) With regard to the Paika Rebellion, a) 1 and 2 only

named Bakshi Jagabandhu. d ) 1, 2, 3 and 4

relies on testing the presence of antigens or

below: d ) Neither 1 nor 2

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1. Fishes regard to Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India:

2. Birds 1. It consists of maps of metals and their oxides

3. Corals present in the top and bottom soils across

4. Flowering plants India.

below. contamination caused by polluting industries.

a) 3-1-2-4 Which of the statements given above is/are

industries. b) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and India

below. d) European Union and India

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