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1. This crop is both food and a fodder crop. It is
sown all over India including some of the
 areas of the Northeast. In India, it is grown in
both kharif and rabi seasons. It requires 50-
100cm of rainfall and a temperature ranging
from 21°C to 27°C. Globally, it is known as
the queen of cereals because it has the highest
genetic yield potential among cereals. The
crop is sensitive to moisture stress and gives
poor yield in excess soil moisture and salinity
stress.
Which of the following crop has been
described in the passage given above?
(a) Maize
(b) Rice
(c) pearl millet
(d) Wheat
2. With reference to cellular agriculture,
consider the following statements:
1. It involves producing animal products
and plant products from cell culture.
2. It can be used to make leather, meat, fish
and eggs.
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
3. Recently, the government has hiked interest
rates of small savings schemes. In this
context, which of the following is/are its
likely implications?
1. Decrease in deposit rates by the banks
2. Increase in interest cost for the
government
3. Improves monetary policy transmission
when the RBI reduces repo rates
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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4. With reference to Cobalt production and uses,
consider the following statements:
1. Cobalt is extracted as a by-product of
copper, nickel, zinc or precious metals.
2. Major use of cobalt is in metallurgical
applications such as special alloy/super
alloy, magnets and cutting tools
industries.
3. Cobalt reserves are mainly found in the
Congo which contributes around 51% to
the total reserves worldwide.
4. Presently, there is no production of cobalt
in India from primary cobalt resources.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. In the context of economics, Kuznets curve
shows the relationship between which of the
two following variables?
(a) Income inequality and per capita income
(or economic development)
(b) Tax collected and economic growth (per
capita income)
(c) Inflation and unemployment
(d) Interest rate and private investment
6. The “NEAT 3.0” initiative, sometimes seen
in the news, is a
(a) flagship programme for providing clean
drinking water.
(b) campaign aims to curb air pollution in
Indian cities.
(c) scheme to use technology for better
learning outcomes in higher education.
(d) mass awareness programme for the
prevention of cybercrimes in the country.
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7. Consider the following statements regarding 10. Consider the following statements regarding
World Nature Organisation (WNO): the New Umbrella Entities (NUE) proposed

1. It is an initiative of the United Nations by the RBI:
Environment Programme (UNEP). 1. New umbrella entities will manage
2. It is focused on promoting activities, payments in the retail space.
technologies, economies, and renewable 2. NUEs will be governed by the rules and
energies which are environment friendly. provisions of the Payment and Settlement
3. India is not a member of it. Systems Act, 2007.
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. In the context of ancient Indian history, the 11. Which of the following are examples of flow
terms Bhaga and Hiranya refer to variables?
(a) religious rituals 1. Exports
(b) different kinds of taxes 2. Population of a country
(c) religious rituals 3. Government debt
(d) measurement of land 4. Depreciation

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9. With reference to Indian history, consider the
below.
following pairs:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Term Description (b) 3 and 4 only
1. Velan : Labour services (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Kudimai : Landowners (d) 1 and 4 only
3. Gavundi : Village chieftain

How many pairs given above are correctly 12. 'Full Depth Reclamation' technique is often
matched? mentioned in the news in the context of
(a) None of the pairs (a) Restoration of water bodies
(b) Only one pair (b) Production of plant growth substances
(c) Only two pairs (c) Developing genetically modified plants
(d) All three pairs (d) Construction of roads
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13. Consider the following countries: 16. Consider the following pairs:
1. Iran River Drains into

2. Ecuador
1. Dnipro : Baltic sea
3. Qatar
2. Don : Sea of Azov
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Venezuela 3. Moskva : Caspian sea
Which of the above are members of the How many pairs given above are correctly
Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting matched?
Countries (OPEC)? (a) Only one pair
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (b) Only two pairs
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only (c) Only three pairs
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only (d) All four pairs
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

17. With reference to the Indian economy,

14. With reference to the peasant movements in
consider the following statements:
the early 20th century, which of the following
1. Capital Index Bonds offer investors a
statements is not correct?
hedge against inflation.
(a) N.G. Ranga was the first General
2. Fixed-rate bonds are riskier than floating-
Secretary of the All India Kisan Sabha.
rate bonds.
(b) A Kisan manifesto was adopted by the
Congress at its Faizpur session. Which of the statements given above is/are

(c) The Malabar Tenancy Act, 1929 was correct?

enacted after a powerful agitation (a) 1 only
organised by the Karshaka Sanghams. (b) 2 only
(d) In Bihar, the restoration of bakasht lands (c) Both 1 and 2
became a major ground of contention (d) Neither 1 nor 2
between the kisan sabha and the Congress
Ministry. 18. The Centre recently nominated Charaideo
Maidams to seek a UNESCO World Heritage
15. With reference to the Chief of Defence Staff Site tag for the historic site. In this context,
in India, consider the following statements: consider the following statements regarding
1. He enjoys command authority over all the Charaideo Maidams:
three forces namely army, navy and the
1. Charaideo Maidams are burial mounds of
air force.
the Ahom royalty.
2. He is the ex-officio Secretary to the
2. It comprises a massive underground vault
Government of India, Department of
with one or more chambers.
Military Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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19. In the context of colonial India, M.S. Aney, 22. Consider the following statements:
N.R. Sarkar, H.P. Moddy are remembered as 1. When the national emergency is in

(a) Leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott operation, the Parliament can modify the
constitutional distribution of revenue
Movement
between the Centre and the States.
(b) Members of Viceroy's Executive Council
2. When the financial emergency is in
(c) Founders of National Liberation operation the President can issue the
Federation directions for reduction of salaries of the
(d) Revolutionaries in foreign lands Judges of High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are

20. Consider the following statements regarding correct?

(a) 1 only
Angel Tax:
(b) 2 only
1. Angel tax is levied when an unlisted
(c) Both 1 and 2
company issues shares at a price that (d) Neither 1 nor 2
exceeds the fair market value.
2. Recently, investments by foreign 23. Which of the following statements is correct
investors in a startup are excluded from regarding ‘acidic lava’?

the ambit of angel tax. (a) These are the hottest lava and are highly
fluidic.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) They are dark coloured, rich in iron and
correct?
magnesium but poor in silica.
(a) 1 only (c) The rapid cooling of acidic lava results in
(b) 2 only loud explosions throwing out many
(c) Both 1 and 2 volcanic bombs or pyroclasts.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) The resultant volcano is gently sloping
with a wide diameter and forming a
flattened shield or dome.
21. With reference to 'Ahadis' in the Mughal
army, consider the following statements:
24. Consider the following statements regarding
1. They were the highly trusted gentlemen- Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi):
troopers recruited directly by the 1. It is a joint initiative of the World
emperor. Wildlife Fund and the World Resources
2. They had their own payroll and pay Institute.

master. 2. It is an ambitious corporate climate action

to lead the way to a zero carbon economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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25. Consider the following statements with 28. With reference to the sixth schedule of the
respect to quasicrystals: Indian constitution, consider the following

1. A quasicrystal consists of atoms that are statements:
arranged in a pattern that does not repeat
1. To give representation to different tribes,
itself regularly.
the Governor has the power to divide an
2. They do not occur naturally and are
autonomous district into autonomous
produced artificially in laboratories.
regions.
3. They are used in the manufacturing of
non-stick frying pans and dental 2. Each district council and regional council

instruments. is a body corporate which can sue or be

Which of the statements given above are sued.
correct? 3. There are both elected as well as
(a) 1 and 2 only nominated members in district and
(b) 2 and 3 only
regional councils.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?

26. With reference to National Investment and (a) 1 and 2 only

Infrastructure Fund, consider the following (b) 1 and 3 only

statements: (c) 2 and 3 only

1. It has been registered with the Reserve (d) 1, 2 and 3
Bank of India as an Alternate Investment
Fund.
29. Which of the following are not Fundamental
2. It is jointly funded by the government and
Duties under the Constitution of India?
private investors.
1. To vote in a general election
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Safeguarding public property
correct?
(a) 1 only 3. To renounce practices derogatory to the

(b) 2 only dignity of women

(c) Both 1 and 2 4. To promote harmony and the spirit of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 brotherhood among nations
Select the correct answer using the code given
27. "Steadfast Noon" and "Grom", sometimes
below.
seen in the news recently are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) humanoids trained for space flights.
(b) 1 and 4 only
(b) remote sensing satellites.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) annual nuclear drills.
(d) blockchain based computing devices. (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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30. With reference to Jainism, which of the 33. With reference to the power of Judicial
following statements is correct? Review, consider the following statements:

(a) Pali the language of common people was 1. The Supreme Court can review the
widely adopted for writing Jain religious legislations of the Parliament but not the
texts. administrative actions of the Union.
(b) They do not believe in the concept of 2. The High Courts can review both the
cycle of rebirth. legislative and executive actions of the
(c) Pratikraman is a ritual in which Jains Union as well as states.
repent for their sins during their daily life. 3. The Supreme Court cannot review the
(d) While Digambaras believes only in five legislation placed under Ninth Schedule.
eternal substances in existence, Which of the above statements is/are not
Svetambara added time as the sixth correct?
eternal substance. (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
31. With reference to Maach- a folk theatre form, (c) 1 and 3 only
consider the following statements: (d) 2 and 3 only
1. It is a traditional theatre form of Madhya
Pradesh. 34. With reference to the cultural history of India,
2. In this theatre form, songs are given Revadi Ovajja, Gunda Anivaritachari and
prominence in between the dialogues. Sarvasiddhi Acharya were famous
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Buddhist scholars
correct? (b) playwrights
(a) 1 only (c) temple architects
(b) 2 only (d) philosophers
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 35. India bears the world’s highest health and
economic burden due to lead poisoning. In
32. Which of the following animals are included this context, which of the following Air
in the Schedule V of the Wildlife Protection Quality Standards/Index measure Lead (Pb)?
Act (WPA) of 1972? 1. National Air Quality Index (NAQI)
1. Mice 2. System of Air Quality and Weather
2. Rats Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)
3. Common crows 3. National Ambient Air Quality Standards

4. Flying foxes (fruit-eating bats) (NAAQS).

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

below. below.

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

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

(c) 2 and 4 only (c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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36. Consider the following statements regarding 39. The stock exchange route, recently seen in the
the ‘Three Percent Club’: news is related to

1. It was launched by the member countries (a) Buy back of shares
of the UNFCCC ahead of the Paris (b) Initial Public offer
Agreement in Paris in 2015. (c) Follow on public offer
2. It aims to achieve a 3 percent global (d) Hostile takeover of the companies
decrease in carbon emissions each year.
Which of the statements given above is/are 40. The founding and settling of hill stations in
correct? India were initially connected with the needs
(a) 1 only of the British army. In this context, consider
(b) 2 only the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Shimla was founded during the course of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Gurkha War of 1815-16.
2. The British developed Mount Abu during
37. In economics, the term is used to define a type
the Third Anglo-Maratha War.
of good whose demand declines when income
3. Britishers seized Darjeeling from the
rises. In other words, the demand for this
rulers of Bengal in 1835.
good is inversely related to the income of the
Which of the statements given above is/are
consumer. This type of good has a negative
correct?
income elasticity of demand.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following terms/goods has been
(b) 2 only
described in the above passage?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) Luxury good
(d) 1 and 3 only
(b) Giffen good
(c) Complementary good
41. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Inferior good
the marginal efficiency of capital (MEC):

38. Consider the following statements: 1. It is defined as the highest rate of return

1. The Constitution of India provided for expected from an additional unit of a

Commonwealth Citizenship originally. capital asset.

2. The provision for Commonwealth 2. Generally investments are relatively high

Citizenship was repealed by the when MEC is lower than prevailing

Citizenship (Amendment) Act, of 2003. interest rates in the economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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42. In the context of Indian economy, which of 45. Consider the following statements:
the following is not correct regarding gig 1. The expressions 'Union of India' and
 economy? 'Territory of India' have the same
(a) In India, the term 'gig worker' is defined
meaning.
in the Code on Social Security, 2020.
2. The state of Sikkim became part of the
(b) Gig workers are mainly paid on the
Union of India immediately after its
outcome-based model.
(c) The gig workforce is expected to expand integration with India.
to 50 crore (500 million) workers by Which of the statements given above is/are
2030. correct?
(d) Universal minimum wage and floor wage (a) 1 only
under the Code on Wages, 2019 are (b) 2 only
applicable to gig workers. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
43. With reference to Right to erasure, consider
the following statements:
46. Consider the following pairs:
1. In India, it is recognized under Right to
Privacy under article 21 of the Folk paintings State
constitution. 1. Madhubani : Rajasthan
2. The right is available only against 2. Saura : Uttarakhand
information on the internet.
3. Pithora : Gujarat
3. Persons acquitted of a crime can seek
How many pairs given above are correctly
removal of their case details to avoid
social stigma. matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Only one pair
correct? (b) Only two pairs
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) All three pairs
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the pairs
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
47. Consider the following statements regarding
oceans:
44. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Ocean heat content is the amount of
the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI):
1. It is a monthly index that measures the energy absorbed by and stored in the
performance of production in selected oceans.
eight core industries. 2. The salinity-contrast index is the
2. The Index is compiled and released by the difference between the salinity averaged
National Statistics Office (NSO). over climatologically high-salinity and
3. Fertiliser industry has the least weightage
low-salinity regions
among the eight industries.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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48. Arrange the following events of British-India 50. With reference to bio-fuels, consider the
in the correct chronological order of their following statements:
 1. Second Generation biofuels are produced
occurrence: from non-food crops including
1. Establishment of All India Trade Union agricultural residue.
2. Asia's first second-generation ethanol
Congress
biorefinery has been set up in Haryana.
2. Establishment of All India Trade Union Which of the statements given above is/are
Federation by N.M. Joshi correct?
(a) 1 only
3. Establishment of Bombay Millhands
(b) 2 only
Association by N.M. Lokhande (c) Both 1 and 2
4. First strike by the Great Indian Peninsular (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Railways
51. Which of the following processes are
Select the correct answer using the code given involved in the Environmental Impact
below. Assessment in India?
1. Screening
(a) 4-3-2-1
2. Scoping
(b) 4-3-1-2 3. Baseline data collection
(c) 3-4-2-1 4. Impact prediction
Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) 3-4-1-2
below.
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
49. In the context of the space sciences, consider (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
the following statements about the Lagrange
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
point:
1. They are positions where the 52. With reference to the Child Welfare
Committees in India, consider the following
gravitational pull of two large masses
statements:
precisely equals the centripetal force 1. They are created by the respective state
required for a small object to move with governments under the Commissions for
Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
them.
2. The Committee shall consist of a
2. The fuel consumption of a spacecraft to Chairperson and four other members, of
remain in position at these points whom at least one shall be a woman.
3. The committee has the final authority to
increases.
dispose of cases for the protection and
Which of the statements given above is/are rehabilitation of children in need.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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53. Consider the following Statements regarding 56. In the run-up to the First Round Table
'Living Planet Index (LPI)': Conference, which of the following was/were
 1. The LPI shows the average rate of change
demanded in the Delhi Manifesto of 1929?
in animal population sizes but does not
1. The purpose of the Round Table
show numbers of species lost or extinct.
2. It is an initiative of World Wildlife Fund Conference should be to formulate a
for Nature (WWF). constitution for the implementation of the
Which of the statements given above is/are Purna Swaraj.
correct? 2. There should be a general amnesty for
(a) 1 only
political prisoners and a policy of
(b) 2 only
conciliation.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Congress should have majority
representation at the conference.
54. With reference to Information Technology Select the correct answer using the code given
(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media
below.
Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, consider the
(a) 1 and 2 only
following statements:
1. Under these rules, the union government (b) 1 and 3 only
has emergency powers to immediately (c) 2 only
remove any content from the internet to (d) 2 and 3 only
protect India's sovereignty.
2. The rules explicitly mention that social
57. Consider the following pairs:
media intermediaries must respect the
COP Climate Key Outcomes
rights accorded to the citizens of India
under the Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the change
Indian Constitution. Conference
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. COP 26 : Declaration on forests
correct?
and land use
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 2. COP 25 : Global Gender Action
(c) Both 1 and 2 Plan, integrating
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 gender issues into
climate policies
55. Consider the following pairs:
3. COP 24 : "Rulebook” to
Keystone Species Habitats
operationalize the 2015
1. Ochre Sea Star : River Ecosystems
2. Gray wolves : Greater Yellowstone Paris Agreement.
Ecosystem 4. COP 23 : Talanoa Dialogue
3. Sea otters : Kelp forests How many pairs given above are correctly
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
matched?
(a) Only one pair
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs (c) Only three pairs
(d) None of the pairs ;ĚͿ All the four pairs
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58. Consider the following statements regarding 61. Consider the following pairs:
disinvestment: Ports Sea/Ocean
 1. In a minority disinvestment, the 1. Odessa Port : Black Sea
government hands over control to the 2. Haifa Port : Mediterranean Sea
acquiring entity but retains some stake in 3. Hambantota : Indian Ocean
it. Port
2. The proceeds from disinvestment cannot 4. Chabahar Port Caspian Sea
be used to finance the fiscal deficit.
How many pairs given above are correctly
3. NITI Aayog is responsible for matched?
undertaking disinvestment-related (a) Only one pair
procedures. (b) Only two pairs
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Only three pairs
correct? (d) All four pairs
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 62. With reference to the history of British India,
(c) 1 and 3 only which of the following statements is not
(d) None correct about the administrative system of
Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
59. Which of the following statements is correct (a) The main source of income of the state
about the China-type climate? was land revenue which was collected
(a) It is found on the eastern margins of with great severity.
continents in cold temperate latitudes. (b) He established a hierarchy of courts and
(b) It has hot dry summers and humid, cool the administration of justice was more of
winters. a national concern than local.
(c) It has narrow annual temperature range (c) He employed Europeans in the service of
due to maritime influence. the State army.
(d) It has comparatively more rainfall than (d) He imposed excessive fines on the
the Mediterranean climate in the same criminals and even the most heinous
latitudes. crime could be forgiven in return for
money payment.
60. Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)
radiation is often observed as a faint glow of 63. This National Park is located to the south of
light falling on Earth with nearly uniform Garo hills in the state of Meghalaya. It is also
intensity. What is the significance of the described as the 'land of perpetual winds'. It is
observation of CMB radiation? home to one of the rarest animals in the world
(a) It carries neutrinos from space to earth's - the Red Panda. The western part of the park
surface. adjoins the Siju bird sanctuary along the
(b) It acts as a solid evidence of the Big Bang banks of the Simsang River.
Theory. Which of the following national parks is
(c) It helps in understanding the coronal hole being described in the above-given passage?
formation in the Sun. (a) Murlen National Park
(d) It provides crucial data to study the effect (b) Mouling National Park
of solar flares on our communication (c) Balpakram National Park
systems. (d) Nokrek National Park
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64. With reference to ‘Silapathikaram’ an ancient 67. Consider the following statements with
Tamil Epic, consider the following regard to the National Council of Women in

statements: India:
1. The epic was written by ‘Ilango Adigal’, 1. It was founded in 1925 as a national
who was a prince from the Chola dynasty. branch of the International Council of
2. The epic highlights its scenes from Women.
Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas, and Pallavas in 2. Cornelia Sarabji and Mehribai Tata were
its various parts. members of this organization.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

65. Consider the following statements regarding 68. With reference to the G-20 ‘Troika’, consider
dispute over Election Symbols:
the following statements:
1. The Representation of the People Act,
1. It is a sub-group within the G-20
1951 empowers the Election Commission
comprising the three largest economies
of India (ECI) to recognize political
among the G-20 countries.
parties and allot symbols.
2. India is currently part of the G-20 Troika
2. The decision of the ECI shall be binding
countries.
on all rival groups except in case of
Which of the statements given above is/are
registered but unrecognized parties.
not 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
69. Which of the following statement best
describes 'Shallow ecologism'?
66. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) It believes that environmental
Pygmy Hog:
1. Pygmy hogs are the smallest wild pig in preservation should only be practiced to

the world. the extent that it meets human interests.

2. Pygmy Hogs are classified as Critically (b) It believes that nature and sustainable

Endangered under IUCN red list. living should be the only way to lead
Which of the statements given above is/are human life.
correct? (c) Practice refers to misleading the public to
(a) 1 only believe that entity is doing more to
(b) 2 only protect the environment than it is.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Belief that human beings are the central
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 or most important entity in the universe.
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70. Consider the following statements regarding 72. Consider the following statements with

 Dearness Allowance (DA): respect to Global Positioning System (GPS):

1. The DA is provided to government 1. GPS constellation consists of 24 satellites
employees to make their salaries on par in six medium-earth orbital planes with
with those of the private sector.
four satellites in each orbital plane.
2. DA is worked out on the basis of the latest
2. The orbits are arranged so that at least
Consumer Price Index for Industrial
eight satellites are always within line of
Workers (CPI-IW).
sight from everywhere on the Earth's
3. The allowance is revised periodically
surface.
twice a year.
3. The orbital period of every satellite is
Which of the statements given above is/are
one-half a sidereal day.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only correct?

(c) 3 only (a) 1 only

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

(c) 2 and 3 only

71. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 2 only

the reverse repo rate:

1. It is the rate at which RBI borrows money 73. These are produced when coriolis force is
from commercial banks within the
balanced by the pressure gradient. They flow
country.
parallel to the isobars in the middle latitudes
2. Reverse repo is normally higher than the
aloft in the troposphere. They do not occur
repo rate.
near the surface of the earth due to the
3. Decrease in the reverse repo rate can help
presence of frictional force.
in controlling inflation in the economy.
Which of the following is best described by
Which of the statements given above is/are
the passage given above?
correct?
(a) Sub-tropical jet streams
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Trade winds

(c) 1 only (c) Geostrophic winds

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

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74. Consider the following statements regarding 76. With reference to National Council for

reservation to Economically Weaker Sections Transgender Persons, consider the following

 statements:
(EWS).
1. It seeks to set up transgender welfare
1. The 10% EWS quota was introduced boards in all states.
under the 101st Constitution 2. Its chairperson will be the Union Minister
of the Ministry of Social Justice and
(Amendment) Act, 2019.
Empowerment.
2. The Act amends Articles 15 and 16 to 3. It has representatives from all states and
provide for reservation based on union territories of India.
Which of the statements given above are
economic backwardness.
correct?
3. The Supreme Court in Indra Sawhney (a) 1 and 2 only
case struck down the 10% reservation for (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
economically backward classes among
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the higher castes.

Which of the statements given above are 77. In the context of Special Drawing Rights
(SDR) of the International Monetary Fund
correct?
(IMF), arrange the following currencies in
(a) 1 and 2 only decreasing order of their weights in the SDR
(b) 2 and 3 only currency basket.
1. U.S. Dollar
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Chinese Yuan
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Japanese Yen
4. Euro

75. Consider the following statements regarding 5. Pound Sterling

Select the correct answer using the code given
Article 343 of the Constitution:
below.
1. It provides that the official language of (a) 1-4-2-3-5
the Union shall be Hindi in the (b) 1-2-3-4-5
(c) 2-1-4-5-3
Devanagari script.
(d) 4-5-3-2-1
2. It states that all proceedings before the

Supreme Court and in every High Court 78. Which of the following statements is not
correct regarding earthquakes?
shall be conducted in English.
(a) Shallow earthquakes are more
Which of the statements given above is/are devastating than deep earthquakes.
correct? (b) Deeper earthquakes spread over a longer
area than shallow earthquakes.
(a) 1 only
(c) Magnitude of an earthquake is measured
(b) 2 only in Mercalli scale.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Earthquake of magnitude 6 will be ten
times stronger than that of magnitude 5.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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79. In Union Budget 2023-24, a separate grant 81. It is an Indus valley civilization town located
was given to IITs to develop lab-grown on the banks of Ghaggar, which is well

diamonds. In this context, consider the known for its mud-brick platforms with
following statements with respect to lab- ramps leading up to them, suggesting
grown diamonds:
sacrificial rituals of a congregational nature.
1. Their basic physical and chemical
Which of the following Indus Valley sites is
properties are similar to the naturally
being described in the above given passage?
occurring diamonds.
(a) Lothal
2. In the Chemical Vapour Deposition
(b) Kalibangan
method, the seed diamond is heated
inside a sealed chamber filled with a (c) Dholavira

carbon-rich gas to produce a lab-grown (d) Chanhudaro

diamond.
3. These synthetic diamonds have low 82. With reference to "Keeda jadi" or
thermal conductivity and high electrical Ophiocordyceps Sinensis fungus sometimes
conductivity. mentioned in the news, consider the
Which of the statements given above are following statements:
correct?
1. It is one of the world’s most expensive
(a) 1 and 2 only
fungus.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. It is endemic to the western ghats.
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. It is classified as Vulnerable under the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

80. With reference to the history of ancient India, Which of the statements given above are

which of the following statements is/are correct?

correct? (a) 1 and 2 only

1. The Jatakas mention long-distance (b) 2 and 3 only
journeys over land, river, and sea. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Sangam poems talk of yavanas bringing (d) 1, 2 and 3
goods by ship into the ports of South
India. 83. 'In Our LiFEtime' campaign, recently seen in
3. Ashokan inscriptions mention yavanas as
the news, has been launched by which of the
people who lived on the south-eastern
following?
borders of the empire.
(a) United Nations Development Programme
Select the correct answer using the code given
(UNDP)
below.
(b) United Nations Environment Programme
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (UNEP)

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) National Museum of Natural History

(d) 3 only (d) Both (a) and (c)
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84. With reference to GST council, consider the 86. India's foreign exchange reserves declined by

following statements: around $ 70 billion in 2022. In this context,


which of the following could be the reasons
1. Recommendations of the GST council
for the decline?
are not binding on the states and union 1. Appreciation of the US Dollar against the
territories. Indian rupee
2. Decline in inward remittances
2. The constitution provides equal and
3. High inflation in developed countries
simultaneous powers to both the Union Select the correct answer using the code given
and the states to make laws on the GST. below.

3. Under the GST council, both the union (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
and the states have equal voting
(c) 1 and 3 only
rights/weightage. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above are
87. Which of the following tool(s) can be used for
correct?
plant genome editing?
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Transcription activator-like effector
(b) 1 and 3 only nucleases (TALENs)

(c) 2 and 3 only 2. Zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs)

3. CRISPR/Cas9
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
85. With reference to the Economic and Social (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
Council (ECOSOC), consider the following
(c) 2 and 3 only
statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is one of the six principal organs of the

UN System established by the UN 88. Which of the following provisions were not
present in the Indian Constitution on 26th
Charter in 1945.
January 1950?
2. Each member country of the United 1. Three tier government
Nations nominates one representative to 2. Financial Emergency
3. 18 years of voting age
the ECOSOC for a period of three years.
4. Cooperative societies
Which of the statements given above is/are 5. Fundamental duties
correct? Select the correct answer using the code given

(a) 1 only below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 4 and 5 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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89. In the context of biotechnology, phage 92. Twitter has recently announced to paywall of
therapy is often mentioned in the news. its API. In this context, consider the following

Consider the following statements with statements with respect to Application
respect to phage therapy: Programming Interface (API):

1. It is a treatment for people suffering from 1. API refers to a set of programming codes

chronic antibiotic-resistant infections. that facilitate interaction between two or

2. Under this therapy, bacteriophages which more computer programmes.

2. Travel booking apps and streaming apps
are bacteria, are used to kill only specific
like Netflix often use APIs.
disease-causing viruses.
3. According to the Government of India's
Which of the statements given above is/are
API policy, open API is discouraged in e-
correct?
governance applications to prevent cyber
(a) 1 only
attacks on government digital
(b) 2 only
infrastructure.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
90. Grievance Redressal Index recently seen in (b) 2 and 3 only
the news is the ranking report published by: (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Department of Administrative Reforms (d) 1, 2 and 3
and Public Grievances
(b) Unique Identification Authority of India 93. Recently, the Madras High Court conferred
(UIDAI) juristic status to ‘Mother Nature', on the basis
(c) Centralised Public Grievance Redress of the 'parens patriae' principle. In this
and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) context, which of the following statements
(d) The Prime Minister's Office best defines the term ' parens patriae'
principle?

91. Consider the following pairs: (a) The State has the power to intervene
against a negligent parent and act as the
Indian rulers Associated State
parent of any individual who needs
1. Umadat-ul-Umara : Malwa
protection.
2. Serfoji II : Tanjore
(b) Where no laws apply to a given situation,
3. Vira Raja : Coorg
the customs of the place and time will
Which of the pairs given above is/are have the force of law.
correctly matched? (c) Blasphemy is a crime against the State,
(a) 1 and 2 only rather than against God.
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) There must be a minimal level of
(c) 3 only substance or impact in order to bring a
(d) 1 and 2 only legal action.
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94. Consider the following statements regarding 96. Consider the following statements regarding

sickle cell anemia: Forest Conservation Rules, 2022:


1. Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 have
1. It is a genetic hereditary disease.
been promulgated solely to implement
2. It affects the blood flow as it distorts the
the provisions of the Forest
red blood cells into a crescent shape.
(Conservation) Act, 1980.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. The private parties can cultivate

correct? plantations and sell them as land to

(a) 1 only companies that need to meet

compensatory afforestation targets.

(b) 2 only
3. It is mandatory to get consent from Gram
(c) Both 1 and 2
Sabha for diverting forest land for other
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
purposes.

Which of the statements given above are

95. Consider the following statements with correct?

regard to the Ramgarh session (1940) of the (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
Congress:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad presided over
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the session.

2. Indian freedom in the form of dominion 97. Which of the following is/are not the

or any other status within the imperial methods of carbon sequestration?

1. Direct Air Capture
structure was rejected.
2. Graphene Production from carbon
3. It was declared that sovereignty must rest
dioxide
with the people, whether in the princely
3. Geological capture
states or the provinces. 4. Biological sequestration
Which of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using the code given

correct? below.

(a) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All the above are methods of carbon
(d) 1, 2 and 3 sequestration.
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98. Consider the following statements about 'Nari
Adalats':

1. They will be set up in every state and
union territory to look up matters related
to women.
2. They will be implemented by a special
cell within the high courts.
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

99. Consider the following statements with

reference to the Living Land Charter, recently
seen in the news:
1. It was officially adopted at Sharm el-
Sheikh Climate Change Conference
(COP27).
2. It is a binding mandate for member
countries to safeguard global land
resources.
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

100. Who among the following reversed the ill-

conceived policy of Lord William Bentick of
annexing the state of Mysore by handing over
the state back to the Wodeyar dynasty?
(a) Lord Canning
(b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Mayo
(d) Lord Morley

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