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Prelims 2023 Mock Test - 2 (GS)

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Date: 29/04/2023
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1. Which of the following is/are classified as Small
Savings Instruments?
1. National Small Savings Certificate (NSC)
2. Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
3. Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
2. ‘Regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA)’
is sometimes mentioned in the news in the
context of the affairs of
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) G20
(c) European Union
(d) World Trade Organization
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Tax elasticity refers to the changes in tax
revenue in response to changes in tax rate.
2. Tax buoyancy refers to the responsiveness
of tax revenue mobilisation in response to
growth in the Gross domestic product.
3. Tax expenditure refers to the expenditures
incurred by the Government in the collection
of taxes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of these Correct
4. With reference to Wildlife Conservation Bond
(WCB), consider the following statements:
1. The World Wide Fund for Nature launched
the world’s first Wildlife Conservation Bond
(WCB).
2. The Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB) will
be used for the conservation of black rhinos in
South Africa.
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
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Graphene is a two-dimensional material and
has good electrical conductivity.
2. Graphene displays an anomalous giant
magnetoresistance (GMR) at room
temperature.
3. Graphene is entirely made of silicon and has
high optical transparency.
4. Graphene sensors could boost the effectiveness
of monitoring vital crops in the agriculture
industry.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. In which one of the following groups, are all the
four countries members of the Collective Security
Treaty Organization (CSTO)?
(a) Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Belarus
(b) Lithuania, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia
(c) China, Russia, Mongolia, Turkmenistan
(d) Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom,
the United States
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7. With reference to celestial bodies, ‘Makemake’, 11. Consider the following statements with reference
‘Eris’ and ‘Haumea’ are to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs):
(a) Neutron stars in the Andromeda galaxy 1. NBFCs are registered through the Companies
(b) Dwarf planets in the solar system Act, 2013.
(c) Exo planets lying in the goldilocks zone 2. NBFCs can invest the money of depositors
(d) Interstellar objects recently detected in the into the equity market.
solar system 3. BASEL norms are not applicable to NBFCs.
Which of the statements given above is/are
8. Consider the following pair of different tribes and correct?
the conservation they are famous for: (a) 1 only
Tribe Conservation of
(b) 3 only
1. Bishnoi Forests
(c) 1 and 2 only
2. Chenchu Lions
3. Maldhari Tigers (d) 2 and 3 only
4. Nyishi Hornbills
Which of the pairs given above are correctly 12. Consider the following pairs:
matched ? Region often mentioned in Country
(a) 2 and 3 only the news
(b) 1 and 3 only 1. Donetsk Ukraine
(c) 3 and 4 only 2. Ust-Luga Ethiopia
(d) 1 and 4 only
3. Lubmin Germany
9. Which of the following can be considered as 4. Minsk Mali
sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India? How many pairs given above is/are correctly
1. Interest on Sovereign Bonds matched?
2. Seigniorage (a) Only one pair
3. Interest on Loans given to other Banks (b) Only two pairs
4. Interest on foreign government securities (c) Only three pairs
Select the correct answer using the codes given (d) All four pairs
below:
(a) 2 and 4 only 13. With reference to the National List of Essential
(b) 1 and 3 only Medicines (NLEM), consider the following
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only statements:
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. The NLEM was launched on the lines of the
World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Essential
10. With reference to the Delimitation Commission, List of Medicines (ELM).
consider the following statements: 2. The National Health Authority fixes the ceiling
1. It is appointed by the President of India.
price of all scheduled formulations appearing
2. An appeal against its orders lies to the Supreme
in the NLEM.
Court of India only.
3. Commission's orders are laid before the Lok 3. The Drugs (Prices Control) Order governing
Sabha and state assemblies for necessary NLEM is derived from the Drugs Control Act
modifications. of 1950.
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 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only

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14. Consider the following statements with reference 17.
Which of the following factors signify
to the Social Stock Exchange (SSE): monopolistic competition?
1. It would aid organisations with social causes 1. Differentiated products
to raise capital. 2. A large number of buyers and sellers
2. Both non-profit organisations and for-profit 3. High Barriers to entry
social enterprises would be eligible to be Select the correct answer using the code given
registered on the SSE. below:
3. Only retail investors can participate in the
(a) 1 and 2 only
Social Stock Exchange.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only 18. With reference to ‘Zero Budget Natural Farming
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (ZBNF)’, which of the following statements are
correct?
15. With reference to National Agriculture Market 1. It uses purchased organic inputs, such as
(eNAM), consider the following statements: farmyard manure and vermicompost.
1. Central Warehousing Corporation is the lead 2. ZBNF reduces methane emissions significantly
agency for implementing eNAM. through multiple aeration.
2. Presently, only food grains and cereals are 3. ZBNF reduces the cost of production down to
allowed to be traded on eNAM. zero.
3. eNAM can help in providing better price
4. It has the potential to avoid residue burning by
discovery for farmers through a transparent
practicing mulching.
auction process.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct ? below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

16. With reference to the Indian Constitution, 19. Which among the following cannot be considered
consider the following statements: as a violative of Right to Equality as given in the
1. The President specifies the list of Scheduled Indian Constitution:
Tribes in relation to a state. 1. Provisions made for educationally backward
2. The President is not required to consult the classes of Citizens
Governor of the state before specifying such 2. Provisions made for admission in minority
list.
educational institutions
3. Any subsequent amendment to such list of
3. Provisions made for giving effect to the
Scheduled Tribes can be only done by the
Parliament. Maternity Benefits
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code given
correct? below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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20. Which of the following factors are taken into 24. Consider the following statements with regard to
consideration in determining the Minimum Money Supply and Management:
Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce in
India: 1. The liquidity of the money decreases as we go
1. Price trends in the domestic and international from M1 to M4.
markets
2. M3 is the sum of M2 and Time Deposits with
2. Inter-crop price parity
3. Likely impact of MSPs on consumers Commercial Banks.
4. Rational utilisation of natural resources 3. The Money Multiplier is the ratio of Broad
Select the correct answer using the code given
Money (M3) to Narrow Money (M1).
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only correct?
(c) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 3 only
21. Which among the following is not a fundamental (c) 1 and 3 only
right under freedom of speech and expression as
(d) 2 and 3 only
found in Indian Constitution:
(a) Right to propagate others’ views
(b) Right to telecast 25. Consider the following statements with reference
(c) Right to remain silent
(d) Right to Strike to the Governor and his powers in India:
1. The Governor can summon, prorogue and
22. Consider the following statements about the dissolve the Legislative house without the
foreign exchange market:
1. If the real exchange rate is equal to one, advice of the council of ministers.
currencies are at Purchasing Power Parity 2. There is no limit set for how long a Governor
(PPP). can withhold assent to a Bill.
2. PPP compares economic productivity and
standards of living between countries. 3. The recommendation for implementing
3. PPP exchange rates are relatively stable over President's Rule in the state is a constitutional
time.
discretion given to the governor.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 4. The reservation of a bill for the President's
(b) 2 and 3 only consideration by the Governor can be done
(c) 1 and 3 only
only on aid and advice of the council of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ministers.
23. Which one of the following man-made lakes of Which of the statements given above is/are
Iraq is seeing a significant decline in water levels
correct?
and has been hit by pollution and high levels of
salinity? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Therthar Lake (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Lake Razzaza
(c) Lake Oguta (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Lake Volta (d) 3 and 4 only

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26. Consider the following statements with the 29. With reference to agriculture in India, how can
e-commerce companies in India: the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen
1. Ecommerce companies are primarily regulated in the news, be used in the immediate future?
1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify
by Consumer Protection Act, 2019
genetic markers for disease resistance and
2. Ecommerce Rules in India are applicable to drought tolerance in various crop plants.
both goods and services. 2. This technique helps in reducing the time
Which of the statements given above is/are required to develop new varieties of crop
correct? plants.
(a) 1 only 3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen
relationships in crops.
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Both 1 and 2 below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
27. With reference to Bureau of Indian Standards (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(BIS), consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body established under the 30. Consider the following:
Consumer Protection Act, 1986. 1. Plastic Money
2. It works under the aegis of the Ministry of 2. Paper Money
Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. 3. Electronic Money
4. Bank Money
3. It is a National Standards Body of India.
Which one of the following codes given below
Which of the statements given above is/are represents the correct arrangement in the order of
correct? evolution of money?
(a) 1 and 2 (a) 2-4-1-3
(b) 2 only (b) 2-4-3-1
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1-4-2-3
(d) 1-4-3-2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. With reference to the Indian economy, consider
28. Consider the following pairs: the following statements:
Wetland/Lake : Location 1. If the inflation is too high, the Reserve Bank
1. Hokera Wetland : Punjab of India (RBI) is likely to buy government
securities.
2. Renuka Wetland : Himachal Pradesh
2. If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is
3. Deepor Beel : Tripura likely to sell dollars in the market.
4. Sasthamkotta : Tamil Nadu 3. If interest rates in the USA or European Union
How many pairs given above are correctly were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy
matched? dollars.
(a) Only one pair Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two pairs
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Only three pairs (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All four pairs (d) 1, 2 and 3

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32. With reference to the concept of 'equality',
consider the following statements:
1. Natural inequalities are considered to be
the result of the different characteristics and
abilities with which people are born.
2. According to the proponents of socialism,
economic inequality aggravates other forms of
social inequality such as differences of rank or
privilege.
3. For the liberal thinkers, as long as competition
is open and free, inequalities are unlikely to
become entrenched.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
35. With reference to the methane production and
33. With reference to the Government of National
Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 (GNCTD),
consider the following statements:
1. Delhi’s current status as a Union Territory
with a Legislative Assembly is an outcome of
this Act.
2. The Act outlines the discretionary powers
enjoyed by the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of
Delhi.
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
34. Consider the following statements:
1. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the
only global international organization dealing
with the rules of trade between nations.
2. WTO is the successor to the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
3. The topmost decision-making body of the
WTO is the General Council, which usually
meets every two years.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
emission, consider the following statements:
1. Both cattle and termites release methane into
the atmosphere.
2. Methane can be produced in large quantities
by the biodegradation of seaweeds.
3. ‘Direct Seeded Rice’ technology reduces
methane emissions.
4. The largest source of anthropogenic methane
emissions is the energy sector.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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36. Which of the following are the powers of the
Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
1. He/She exercises the prerogative of allocating
cases to particular benches.
2. He/She decides the number of judges that will
hear a case.
3. He/She has the power to appoint court officials.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
37. Consider the following statements regarding
chromosomal disorders:
1. The cause of Down’s Syndrome is the presence
of an additional copy of chromosome number
21 .
2. Turner’s Syndrome is caused due to
the presence of an additional copy of X
Chromosome.
3. Klinefelter’s Syndrome is caused due to the
absence of one of the X chromosomes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
38. Why is the increasing concentration of Ground-
level ozone a cause of concern?
1. It affects the respiratory system, especially
lung function.
2. It affects slow growing crops and long-lived
trees.
3. It may reduce physical performance.
4. It may speed up deterioration of some paints
and coatings.
5. It constitutes one of the major components of
photochemical smog.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
39. Consider the following statements:
1. Food web provides all possible transfers of
energy and nutrients among the organisms in
an ecosystem.
2. The removal of any intermediate food chain
will have no overall effect on the food web.
3. The food preferences of organisms can shift
seasonally.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
40. Which of the following is/are benefit/s of using
mRNA vaccines over conventional vaccines?
1. Use of a non-infectious element
2. Shorter manufacturing time
3. Potential for targeting of multiple diseases
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
41. With reference to ‘The Indian SARS-CoV-2
Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)’, consider
the following statements :
1. It is a multi-laboratory, multi-agency, pan-
India network to monitor genomic variations
in the SARS-CoV-2 .
2. It is jointly initiated by the Union Health
Ministry of Health and Indian Medical
Association.
3. To ascertain the status of Variants of Interest
(VoI) and Variants of Concern (VoC) in India
is one of the objectives of INSACOG.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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42. Which of the following statements is/are correct 44.
With reference to "Blockchain-as-a-service
in context of the Indian Space Policy-2023? (BaaS)", consider the following statements:
1. BaaS refers to the third-party creation and
1. It permits non-government entities
management of cloud-based networks
(NGEs) to offer only national space-based for companies in the business of building
communication services. blockchain applications.
2. BaaS reduces the cost of infrastructure for
2. It encourages NGEs to manufacture and
smaller companies promoting innovation and
operate space transportation systems, entrepreneurship.
including launch vehicles. 3. Technology companies such as IBM, Microsoft
3. It encourages NGEs to use only Indian provide BaaS.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
orbital resources to establish space objects for
(a) 1 and 2 only
communication services over India. (b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (c) 1 and 3 only
below: (d) 1, 2 and 3

(a) 1 only
45. In the context of space technology, what is
(b) 1 and 3 only “Dhawan II”, recently in the news?
(c) 2 only (a) A mini satellite launched by ISRO for
(d) 2 and 3 only promoting the distance education in India
(b) A 3D-printed cryogenic engine developed by
the Skyroot Aerospace
43. Consider the following statements regarding the (c) A geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging
Standard Model of Physics: capabilities of India
(d) A joint Earth-observing mission between
1. There are four fundamental forces at work in
NASA and ISRO
the universe.
2. While gravitational force has infinite range, 46. With reference to the bioluminescence, which of
electromagnetic force is effective over a very the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a phenomenon in which light is produced
short range.
by a chemical reaction within a living
3. While gravitational force is the weakest, organism.
electromagnetic force is the strongest among 2. Most bioluminescent organisms are found in
the four fundamental forces. the ocean.
3. Bioluminescence is used by living things to
Which of the statements given above is/are correct hunt prey and defend against predators.
? Select the correct answer using the codes given
(a) 1 only below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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47. With reference to India's satellite launch vehicles, 50. With reference to Recombinant DNA technology,
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth 1. It allows genes to be transferred from
resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are microorganisms to higher organisms.
2. It does not allow genes to be transferred from
designed mainly to launch communication
animals to plants.
satellites. 3. It has been effectively used to produce various
2. Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM-3) is the human proteins in microorganisms, such as
heaviest rocket currently in use by ISRO. insulin and growth hormone.
3. In its first commercial mission, the LVM-3 Which of the statements given above is/are
launched 36 satellites belonging to OneWeb’s correct?
constellation. (a) 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
correct?
(d) 1 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 51. Consider the following statements in context of
(c) 1 and 2 only Ijaredar and Iqtadar:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Ijaredars were the highest bidders who had the
right to collect tax during the Delhi Sultanate
48. Consider the following statements regarding period.
Marburg virus disease (MVD): 2. Iqtadar were holders of land assignments in
1. Marburg virus causes severe viral lieu of collection of land revenue in exchange
for their military services during the Delhi
haemorrhagic fever in humans.
Sultanate period.
2. Marburg virus is in the same family as the 3. The position of Ijaredar was hereditary whereas
virus that causes Ebola virus disease. the position of Iqtadar was not hereditary.
3. The natural host of the Marburg virus is fruit Which of the statements given above is/are
bats. correct? .
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 only
52. Consider the following functions of money:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It acts as a standard for deferred payments.
2. It acts as a store of value.
49. Consider the following: 3. It enables transfer of value from one person to
1. Bacteria another.
2. Blue-green algae 4. It helps in measurement of National Income.
3. Mycoplasma 5. It provides a liquid base for creation of Credit
money.
Which of the above is/are example/s of prokaryotic
Which of the above are the secondary functions of
cells?
Money?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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53. The term Gig worker, often mentioned in news, 56. Consider the following pairs:
refers to Movement/ Leader
(a) person who performs work or participates Organization
in a work arrangement and earns from such 1. All-India Depressed B. R. Ambedkar
activities outside of the traditional employer- Classes League
employee relationship. 2. The Dawn Society Satish Chandra
(b) person who performs work on a contractual Mukherji
basis for a limited time in the government 3. Satnami movement Narayana Guru
sector. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
(c) person working in alternative energy sources matched?
like solar panels, Greenpeace, World Wide (a) None of the pairs
Fund for nature, etc. (b) Only one pair
(d) person who practices working a second job (c) Only two pairs
outside normal business hours. (d) All three pairs

54. Consider the following statements about ‘the 57. Which one of the following is not a Mauryan site?
Charter Act of 1853’:
(a) Shahbazgarhi
1. It separated the legislative and executive
(b) Sopara
functions of the Governor-General’s council.
(c) Rojdi
2. It introduced local representation in the Indian
(d) Jaugada
(Central) Legislative Council.
3. It ended the system of double Government by
abolishing the Board of Control and Court of 58. In which of the following inscriptions, subject
Directors. matter mentions the defeat of Harsha at the hands
Which of the statements given above are correct? of Pulakesin II?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Aihole inscription
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Besnagar inscription
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Hathigumpha inscription
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Boghaz-Koi inscription

55. Consider the following historical events: 59. Consider the following:
1. Chittagong Armoury raid
1. Influence of Tantric ideas
2. Attack on the Pahartali European club
2. Veneration of the spouses of Bodhisattvas
3. Bijoliya Kisan Andolan
3. Neglecting the techniques of mental training
Revolutionary freedom fighter Pritilata Waddedar
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of
was associated with which of the above historical
event/events? Vajrayana Buddhism?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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60. With reference to the administrative head of the 64. Consider the following:
Vishaya (Vishayapatis) during the Gupta period, 1. Training of Rural Youth for Self-employment
which one of the following statements is correct? 2. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
(a) They were appointed by the king in the home
provinces and paid in cash. Guarantee Act
(b) They were aided in their administrative work 3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya
by a Board of Advisors. Yojana
(c) They looked after the affairs of the village with 4. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
the help of village elders. Which one of the following is the correct
(d) Mahapratihara and Khadyatapakita officials
chronological order of the above?
worked under the control of vishayapatis .
(a) 2-1-4-3
61. “Tilak Swaraj Fund” was announced by Mahatma (b) 1-2-4-3
Gandhi during the : (c) 2-1-3-4
(a) Champaran Satyagraha (d) 1-2-3-4
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement 65. Which of the following pollutants are directly
emitted from motor vehicles?
62. Consider the following pairs : 1. Particulate matter
Protected area Well-known for 2. Unburnt hydrocarbons
1. Bhitarkanika national Salt Water 3. Ozone
Park Crocodile 4. Carbon monoxide
2. Dachigam National Park Sangai
5. Methane
3. Eravikulam National Nilgiri Tahr
Select the correct answer using the code given
Park
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly below:
matched ? (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 3

63. Consider the following statements: 66. Consider the following:

1. Great Salt Lake has the highest salinity in 1. Montreal Protocol
water bodies across the world. 2. Nagoya Protocol
2. The North Sea records higher salinity due
3. Cartagena Protocol
to more saline water brought by the North
Atlantic Drift. 4. Kyoto Protocol
3. Generally, the salinity decreases with depth How many of the above given protocols is/are
till the halocline zone where salinity increases the outcome of the United Nations Framework
sharply. Convention on Climate Change?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) One protocol only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Two protocols only
(c) 2 only (c) Three protocols only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) All four protocols

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67. Arrange the following conventions/agreements 70. Which of the following factors contribute to an
in a correct chronological sequence of their increase in the strength of monsoons in India?
enforcement. 1. Positive Phase of Indian Ocean Dipole
1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 2. La Nina conditions
2. United Nations Framework Convention on 3. Strong Tropical Easterly Jet Stream
Climate Change (UNFCCC) Select the correct answer using the code given
3. United Nations Convention to Combat below.
Desertification (UNCCD) (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory (b) 1 and 3 only
Species (CMS) (c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2 and 3
below:
(a) 1- 2- 4- 3 71. Building ‘dochala and chauchala roof structure’
(b) 4- 2- 3- 1 was a notable feature in the temple construction
(c) 4- 1- 2- 3 in the kingdom of
(d) 1- 4- 2- 3 (a) Chalukya
(b) Pallava
(c) Rashtrakuta
68. Consider the following:
1. Benzopyrene (d) Sena
2. Carbon Dioxide
3. Arsenic 72. Consider the following statements:
1. In the administrative system under Mughals,
4. Nickel
Shiqdar was in-charge of revenue collection at
National Ambient Air Quality Standards are
the level of Sarkar.
standards for air quality that are set by the Central
2. Mir Saman was the officer in-charge of the
Pollution Control Board in India. Which of the
royal Karkhanas.
above given Pollutants are notified under these
3. The governor of the port under Mughal
standards?
administration was called Mutasaddi who was
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only directly appointed by the Emperor.
(b) 2 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only correct?
(d) 1,2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
69. Consider the following statements: (c) 3 only
1. Photochemical smog is produced when (d) 1, 2 and 3
ultraviolet light from the sun reacts with
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 73. Consider the following statements:
2. Fly ash is a byproduct obtained from burning 1. Dadu Dayal was a contemporary of Akbar.
pulverized coal in electric power generating 2. The idea of 'Farr-i Izadi', on which the Mughal
plants. kingship was based, was first developed by
3. Radon and Volatile Organic Compounds are Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Dehlavi.
common indoor pollutants. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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74. With reference to the British colonial rule in 77. With reference to the history of India, the terms
India, consider the following statements: “madad-i-mash” and “suyurghal” denote
1. The Rowlatt Satyagraha was the first
(a) land grant for charitable purposes
nationwide protest in India under the guidance
of Mahatma Gandhi. (b) kind of postal system
2. Mahatma Gandhi gave up the title of Kaiser- (c) classification of urban land
i-Hind, bestowed by the British for his work (d) form of commercial taxes
during the Boer War in response to the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
3. The Hartog Committee formed after the 78. Which of the following species are considered
Jallianwala Bagh massacre did not impose any Keystone species?
penal or disciplinary action against General 1. Lichens
Reginald Dyer.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Tiger
correct? 3. Frog
(a) 1 only 4. Crocodile
(b) 1 and 2 only 5. Bats
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
75. With reference to Indian history, consider the (a) 1, 4 and 5 only
following pairs: (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Name Founder of
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
1. Ananda Mohan East India Association
Bose (d) 2, 3 and 5 only
2. Dadabhai Bombay Presidency
Naoroji Association 79. Consider the following statements with reference
3. Mahadeo Poona Sarvajanik Sabha to the Sovereign Green Bonds:
Govind Ranade 1. The money raised by such bonds can be
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched? invested in projects dealing with renewable
(a) None of the pairs energy as well as green buildings.
(b) Only one pair 2. The Green Finance Working Committee
(c) Only two pairs (GFWC) under the Reserve Bank of India
(d) All three pairs
will deal with the issuance of Sovereign Green
76. In the context of Indian history, the Butler Bonds.
Committee was set up 3. Biomass-based renewable energy projects
(a) to report on development of education in
have been kept out of the ambit of Sovereign
Provinces
(b) to examine the nature of relationship between Green Bonds.
the princely states and government Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) to examine the circumstances under which (a) 1 and 2 only
Indians could be appointed to higher posts in
(b) 2 and 3 only
public service.
(d) to examine the issue of separate electorates (c) 1 and 3 only
and reserved seats for minorities (d) 1, 2 and 3

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80. Consider the following countries: 84. Consider the following pairs:
1. Belarus Reservoirs States
2. Bulgaria 1. Nizam Sagar Telangana
3. Moldova 2. Maharana Pratap Sagar Madhya Pradesh
4. Romania 3. Gandhi Sagar Andhra Pradesh
5. Hungary 4. Konar Chhattisgarh
Which of the countries mentioned above share How many pairs given above are not correctly
their borders with Ukraine? matched?
(a) 2 and 5 only (a) Only one pair
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) Only two pairs
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

85. Which one of the following statements correctly

81. “Polluter Pays Principle” is used in order to
make a party or an individual pay for the damage
caused to the environment. This principle
was first introduced by which of the following
organisations?
(a) The United Nations Environment Programme
(b) United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change
(c) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development
(d) The United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development
82. In the northern hemisphere, the shortest day of
the year normally occurs in the:
(a) First half of the month of December
(b) Second half of the month of December
(c) First half of the month of January
(d) Second half of the month of January
83. In which of the following regions of India are
you most likely to come across the `Great Indian
Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Deserts of northwest India
(c) Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Salt marshes of western Gujarat
defines the 'Doctrine of colourable legislation'?
(a) Within their respective spheres, the state and
the union legislatures are made supreme,
they should not encroach upon the sphere
demarcated for the other.
(b) Any law which is inconsistent with
fundamental rights is not invalid.
(c) When a legislature having no power, enacts
legislation that appears to fall within its
legislative competence.
(d) The entire act would not be held invalid,
but only the provisions which are not in
consistency with the Fundamental rights.
86. Arrange the following sources of revenue for
Government of India in order of their contribution
starting from the largest (as per the Union Budget
of 2023-24):
1. Income tax
2. Non-Debt Capital receipts
3. Union Excise Duties
4. Goods and Services Tax
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 4>1>3>2
(b) 2>1>3>4
(c) 4>3>1>2
(d) 2>3>1>4

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87. With reference to the State Finance Commission, 89. With reference to the Padma Awards, consider
the following statements:
consider the following statements:
1. The Padma Awards Committee is headed by
1. It was given constitutional status under the the President of India.
2. Working government servants are also eligible
74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
for these Awards.
2. It is constituted by the Governor of the 3. While Padma Vibhushan is given for
exceptional and distinguished service, Padma
particular state to review the financial position
Bhushan is given for distinguished service of a
of the respective state governments high order.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It makes recommendations to the Governor
correct?
as to the principles which should govern the (a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
determination of the taxes assigned to the
(c) 1 and 2 only
Panchayats. (d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
90. Which of the following are the advantages of a
correct? bicameral legislature?
1. Representation to various sections in the
(a) 2 only
society
(b) 3 only 2. Representation to various geographical
regions or parts of the country
(c) 1 and 2 only
3. Double check on major decisions
(d) 1 and 3 only 4. Cost-effectiveness of legislative process
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
88. Consider the following statements : (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
1. Total utility of a fixed quantity of a commodity
(c) 1 and 3 only
increases at a diminishing rate as the (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
consumption increases.
91. Consider the following pairs:
2. The marginal utility diminishes with increase Inflation Index Released by
in consumption of the commodity. 1. Consumer Price National Statistical
Index (CPI) Office (NSO)
3. Marginal utility of a commodity can never be 2. Wholesale Price Ministry of Finance
negative. Index (WPI)
3. Consumer Price Labour Bureau
Which of the statements given above is/are
Index for Industrial
correct? Workers (CPI-IW)
How many pairs given above is/are correctly
(a) 1 and 2
matched?
(b) 2 and 3 (a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) 2 only
(c) All three pairs
(d) 3 only (d) None of the above pairs

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92. Consider the following statements with reference 95. Consider the following statements with reference
to cell: to the Global Wildlife Program (GWP):
1. The Golgi apparatus is involved in the 1. It is funded by the Global Environment Facility
formation of lysosomes. (GEF) and led by the World Bank.
2. Lysosomes can carry out intracellular 2. The Global Wildlife Program will combat
wildlife poaching and trafficking.
digestion.
3. It will aid in preventing carbon dioxide
3. Mitochondria and plastids have their own
emissions as well.
DNA and ribosomes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
4. Plastids are present only in plant cells. (a) 2 and 3 only
5. Ribosomes found only in eukaryotic cells. (b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are correct? (c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 96. Which of the following are the most likely
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only advantages of implementing the Sustainable
Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) method for the
93. Consider the following statements regarding “Per cultivation of sugarcane?
1. It reduces the number of budded seedlings
and Polyfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAs):
that helps in bringing down the labour cost.
1. They resist grease, water, and oil.
2. It helps in reducing the problem of soil fertility.
2. They are used in the making of nonstick 3. It reduces weed growth and substantially
cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and brings down the consumption of water .
firefighting forms. Select the correct answer using the code given
3. They are also known as “forever chemicals”. below:
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
97. Relationship between the price and demand of
tea and coffee can be termed as:
94. Arrange the following developments regarding (a) Positive cross elasticity
wildlife in India in a correct chronological (b) Negative cross elasticity
sequence: (c) Zero cross elasticity
1. Establishment of the first Biosphere Reserve in (d) Inverse cross elasticity
India
2. The official declaration of extinction of the 98. Consider the following pairs:
Cheetah in India Tribe Location
3. India becomes a signatory to the Ramsar 1. Bhotia Uttarakhand Himalaya
Convention on Wetlands 2. Lepcha Arunachal Himalaya
4. Launch of Project Tiger
3. Abor Sikkim Himalaya
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
below: matched?
(a) 4-1-3-2 (a) 1 only
(b) 1-2-3-4 (b) 2 only
(c) 3-1-2-4 (c) 2 and 3
(d) 2-4-3-1 (d) 3 only

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99. Consider the following pairs: 100. With reference to different terms/definitions
Biofuels Primary Sources used in the 'India State of Forest Report 2021',
1. First Generation Food Crops consider the following statements:
2. Second Microalgae 1. The 'Forest Cover' refers to all geographic areas
Generation recorded as forest areas in the government
3. Third Generation Lignocellulosic Crops records.
4. Fourth Generation Genetically modified 2. Tree cover is an estimated area comprising of
algae tree patches, which are less than one hectare
How many pairs given above is/are correctly and trees outside the ‘Recorded Forest Area’.
Which of the statements given above is/are
matched?
correct?
(a) Only one pair
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two pairs (b) 2 only
(c) Only three pairs (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All four pairs (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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