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Table of Contents
1. ECONOMY .........................................................................................................................................2

2. ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................3

3. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES ...................................................................................6

4. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY...............................................................................................................8

5. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS .......................................................................... 10

6. POLITY ............................................................................................................................................. 13

7. HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE............................................................................................................ 15

8. STATES............................................................................................................................................. 15

9. AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................................................. 16

10. DEFENCE AND SECURITY............................................................................................................... 17

11. REPORTS AND INDICES ................................................................................................................. 17

12. MAPS / PLACES............................................................................................................................. 18

13. MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................................................................... 18

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1. Economy
1) How can a tight banking system liquidity
situation impact consumers?
1. It could lead to a rise in the government
securities yields.
2. It could lead to a rise in interest rates for
consumers.
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
2) Consider the following statements regarding
Share Buyback
1. It is a mechanism through which a listed
company buys back shares from the market
2. Both Institutional investors and retail
shareholders take part in a buy back offer
3. It can be done only through open market
purchases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
3) Consider the following statements regarding
World Trade Organization (WTO).
1. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is
the only global international organization dealing
with the rules of trade between nations.
2. It officially commenced operations on 1
January 1995, under the Marrakesh Agreement.
3. After WTO came in to existence, General
Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) ceased to
exist.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 2, 3
b) 1, 3
c) 1, 2
d) 1, 2, 3
4) Recently Reserve Bank of India (RBI) indicated
that it will soon commence limited pilot
launches of e-rupee, or Central Bank Digital
Currency (CBDC). Consider the following
statements in this context.
1. E-rupee is the same as a fiat currency and
is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency.
2. It can be accepted as a medium of
payment, legal tender and a safe store of value.
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3. The digital rupee would appear as an
asset on a central bank’s balance sheet.
Which of the above statement sis/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2 only
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 3
5) Recently the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
indicated that it will soon commence
limited pilot launches of e-rupee, or Central
Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or digital rupee.
What are the advantages of e-rupee?
1. Reduction in operational costs involved in
physical cash management
2. Financial inclusion
3. Add efficiency to the settlement system
4. Boost innovation in cross-border
payments space
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
6) Consider the following statements regarding
“Neo banks” sometimes seen in news.
1.Neo banks are financial institutions with
only an online presence and function digitally.
2. Neo banks have to apply for a banking
license with RBI.
3. Neo banks offer banking services like
savings accounts, small loans and debit cards.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
7) Recently the Prime Minister dedicated 75 digital
banking units to the nation. The digital banking
products and services offered by digital banking
units are:
1. Fixed deposit and recurring deposit
accounts
2. Debit cards, credit cards
3. Mass transit system cards
4. UPI QR codes
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3, 4
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d) 1, 2, 3, 4
8) Which of the following committees are related
to RBI surplus transfers?
1. Bimal Jalan committee
2. Bibek Debroy committee
3. Malegam committee
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
9) Consider the following statements regarding
International Monetary and Financial Committee
(IMFC).
1. The IMFC advises and reports to the IMF
Board of Governors on the supervision and
management of the international monetary and
financial system.
2. The size and the composition of the IMFC
mirrors that of the Executive Board of IMF.
3. The IMFC operates by consensus,
including on the selection of its chair.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
10) Consider the following statements.
1. The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, gives
RBI the sole right to issue banknotes in India.
2. Any change in design of a currency note
has to be approved by the RBI’s Central Board and
the central government.
3. The RBI’s Department of Currency
Management headed by the RBI Governor has the
responsibility of administering the core function of
currency management.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
11) Consider the following statements.
1. The Coinage Act, 2011 gives the central
government the power to design and mint
coins in various denominations.
2. All of India’s currency note printing
presses are owned by the Government of
India.
3. The first banknote issued in independent
India was the Re 1 note that replaced the
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portrait of King George with the symbol of
the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar at
Sarnath.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
2. Ecology and
Environment
1) MARPOL, sometimes seen in news is related to
a) Pollution through E-Waste
b) River Pollution
c) Pollution through Airplanes
d) Pollution from Ships
2) Consider the following statements.
1. Shelter Belts is a method of soil
conservation where the bare ground between plants
is covered with a layer of organic matter, which acts
as shelter to plants.
2. Mulching is practiced in the coastal and
dry regions in which rows of trees are planted to
check the wind movement to protect soil cover.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
3) Which of the following bodies are established
under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
1. National Tiger Conservation Authority
2. National and State Board for Wildlife
3. Central Zoo Authority
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
4) Consider the following statements.
1. In India, entry into forests is governed by
Indian Forest Act, 1927 and Wildlife Protection Act,
1972.
2. The Wildlife Protection Act empowers the
Chief Wildlife Warden of a state to frame laws for
tourists entering Protected Areas.
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3. Kaziranga National Park, which is also a 4. Assure employment opportunities to the
Tiger reserve, is located in West Bengal. tribal communities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer code:
a) 1 only a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 2 b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3 c) 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3, 4

5) Consider the following statements. 9) The Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) campaign,
1. Seawater is normally alkaline. that aims at safeguarding the environment by
2. There is a strong correlation between the adopting environment-friendly lifestyle, was
accelerated rate of melting of Arctic ice and the rate launched by
of ocean acidification. a) European Union
Which of the above statements is/are correct? b) United States
a) 1 only c) Japan
b) 2 only d) India
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 10) Which of the following animal is often referred
to as the “Ghost of the Mountains”?
6) Which of the following restrictions can be put a) Tiger
under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)? b) Clouded Leopard
1. DISCOMs to minimise power supply c) Snow Leopard
interruptions in National Capital Region (NCR) . d) Himalayan Tahr
2. Not allowing coal/firewood in tandoors at
hotels 11) With reference to Sultanpur National Park, Thol
3. Enhance parking fees for private vehicles Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhindawas Wildlife
4. Ban on all construction and demolition Sanctuary, consider the following statements.
activities 1. All of them are birding sites
5. Allowing public, municipal and private 2. All of them are Ramsar sites
offices to work on 50% strength 3. All of them are naturally formed wetlands
Select the correct answer code: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 a) 1, 2
b) 2, 3, 4, 5 b) 1, 3
c) 1, 2, 3, 5 c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 d) 1, 2, 3

7) Alliance of Small Island 12) Consider the following statements regarding

States (AOSIS) are particularly vulnerable to and
mainly concerned with which of the following?
a) Deep sea mineral exploitation
b) Unsustainable tourism
c) Loss of coral reefs
d) Rising Sea Level
8) Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC) is
an agency formed at a village level or a cluster of
villages situated adjacent to Reserved Forests
(RF). Which of the following are the functions of
Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC)?
1. Selecting the plant species to be planted
in the forest
2. Ensure sustainable management of forest
resources
3. Restore watershed capability in
catchment areas
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Biofuels.
1. First generation biofuels are made from
sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats.
2. Second generation biofuels are produced
from micro-organisms like algae.
3. Third generation biofuels are produced
from non-food crops, such as cellulosic biofuels and
waste biomass.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
d) 2, 3
13) Which of the following are the methods of Ex
situ Conservation?
1. Botanical gardens
2. Cryopreservation of gametes
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3. Sacred groves 2. Longer wavelength infrared radiation
4. Zoological parks from the ground and the plants inside the
Select the correct answer code: greenhouse can pass back out completely through
a) 1, 2, 3 the glass.
b) 1, 2 3. No infrared radiation can pass through the
c) 1, 2, 4 glass of greenhouse
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
14) Consider the following statements regarding b) 1 only
Green crackers. c) 3 only
1. Green crackers cause 90 per cent less air d) None of the above
pollution as compared to traditional ones.
2. Green crackers absorb dust and don’t 18) Consider the following statements.
contain hazardous elements like barium nitrate. 1. Hybridisation involves crossing two
3. They are developed by the Council of genetically dissimilar plant varieties that can
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). even be from the same species.
Which of the above statement sis/are correct? 2. The first-generation (F1) offspring from
a) 1, 2 Hybridisation tend to have higher yields than
b) 1, 3 what either parent can individually give.
c) 2, 3 3. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
d) 1, 2, 3 (GEAC) under the Union Ministry of Science
and Technology is responsible for appraisal
15) Consider the following statements regarding of proposals relating to the release of GM
Sloth Bear. organisms and products into the
1. Sloth bears are endemic to the Indian sub- environment.
continent and 90% of the species population is Which of the above statements is/are correct?
found in India. a) 2 only
2. Wildlife SOS India, is an organisation b) 1, 2
involved in sloth bear conservation and protection c) 1, 3
for over two decades. d) 1, 2, 3
3. The species has the same level of
protection as tigers, rhinos and elephants in India. 19) Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is the State bird of
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) Gujarat
a) 1, 2 b) Odisha
b) 1, 3 c) Rajasthan
c) 2, 3 d) Punjab
d) 1, 2, 3
20) Consider the following statements regarding Sea
16) Consider the following about the Vembanad Weed.
lake. 1. Sea Weed is the common name for
1. Vembanad is the longest lake in India. countless species of marine plants and algae.
2. It forms the Kuttanad wetland topography 2. Sea weeds are detrimental to human
of Kerala. health and consumption of the same should
3. The entire lake is above the sea level. be avoided
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 3. They are not confined to only ocean
a) 1, 2 waters.
b) 1, 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) 2, 3 a) 1 only
d) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
17) Consider the following statements regarding d) 1, 2, 3
Greenhouse.
1. The shorter wavelength infrared 21) Consider the following statements regarding
radiations from the sun can enter into the Blue Flag certification.
greenhouse.
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1. The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label or
certification that is given to coastal locations around
the world as a badge of environmental honour.
2. The Blue Flag programme is run by United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in
association with International Union for the
Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
3. It is awarded for beaches, marinas, and
sustainable boating tourism operators.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
22) Consider the following pairs of Blue Flag certified
beaches and their location.
1. Kadmat beach: Puducherry
2. Kovalam: Tamil Nadu
3. Radhanagar Swarajdeep: Andaman and
Nicobar
4. Rushikonda: Odisha
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1, 2, 4
b) 2, 3, 4
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 3, 4
3. Government Schemes
and Programmes
1) Consider the following statements about Central
Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
1. The Central Drugs Standard Control
Organisation (CDSCO) is under Department
of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemical
and Fertilizers.
2. The Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and
rules 1945 have entrusted various
responsibilities to central & state regulators
for regulation of drugs & cosmetics.
3. The approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials
in the country and laying down the
standards for Drugs is the responsibility of
Central Authorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
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2) Consider the following statements regarding
National Dam Safety Authority.
1. The National Dam Safety Authority is a
regulatory body, which seeks to maintain standards
related to dam safety and prevent dam-related
disasters.
2. It assumes the role of State Dam Safety
Organisation (SDSO) for a dam located in one State
and owned by another.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
3) The Government established Small Farmers’
Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) with an
objective to
1. Implement the National Agriculture
Market (e-NAM) Electronic Trading platform
2. Facilitate agri-business ventures by
catalysing private investment
3. Help the formation and growth of Farmer
Producer Organizations (FPOs) / Farmer
Producer Companies (FPCs)
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
4) Consider the following statements.
1. FPO mark got a mandatory status only
after the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
2. India Organic is a certification mark for
organically farmed food products manufactured in
India.
3. Both FPO mark and India Organic mark is
issued by Ministry of Agriculture
and Farmers welfare.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
5) Consider the following statements regarding
Food Corporation of India (FCI).
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry
of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
2. It maintains a satisfactory level of
operational and buffer stocks of food grains to
ensure National Food Security.
3. It regulates market price to provide food
grains to consumers at a reliable price.
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Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2 only
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
6) Consider the following statements regarding
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
(GEAC).
1. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
(GEAC) functions under the administrative control of
Union Ministry of Science & Technology.
2. It is responsible for appraisal of activities
involving large scale use of hazardous
microorganisms and recombinants in research and
industrial production from the environmental angle.
3. GEAC has representation
from Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
7) Consider the following statements regarding
Market Intervention Scheme (MIS).
1. Government implements the Market
Intervention Scheme (MIS) for procurement of
agricultural commodities which are perishable in
nature.
2. The Scheme is implemented when there is
at least 10% increase in production or 10% decrease
in the ruling rates over the previous normal year.
3. The scheme is implemented at the
request of a State/UT government which is ready to
bear loss if any, incurred on its implementation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 3
b) 2, 3
c) 1, 2
d) 1, 2, 3
8) Consider the following statements regarding
Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
1. The Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body established by
an Act of Parliament
2. It seeks to promote, facilitate, organise
and assist in the establishment and development of
khadi and village industries in the rural areas in
coordination with other agencies engaged in rural
development.
3. It is an apex organization under the
Ministry of Rural Development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
9) Consider the following statements regarding
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
1. Open Network for Digital Commerce
(ONDC) is a government-backed project aimed at
enabling small merchants in parts of India to access
processes and technologies that are typically
deployed by large e-commerce platforms.
2. It is an initiative aimed at promoting open
networks for all aspects of exchange of goods and
services over digital or electronic networks.
3. It is the initiative of Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
10) Consider the following statements regarding the
role of Ministry of Education and the Home
Ministry with reference to language.
1. The scope of Ministry of Education with
reference to language extends to education and the
promotion of cultural expression.
2. The Home Ministry’s scope extends to
protecting the linguistic rights of language minorities
and the promotion of Hindi.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
11) In the last few years, the Government has
undertaken which of the following reforms in
the telecom sector in India?
1. Allowed 100% FDI in the sector
2. Enabled in-flight Wi-Fi
3. Allowed deferred payments from telecom
operators
4. Deregulated BPOs and call centres
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
12) Consider the following statements regarding
National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL).
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1. NeSL is India’s first Information Utility that
has been set up by leading banks and public
institutions.
2. It is incorporated as a union government
company.
3. It is registered with the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) under the aegis of
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC).
4. NeSL works towards time-bound
resolution by providing verified information to
creditors and to Adjudicating Authorities that do not
require further authentication.
Which of the above statement sis/are correct?
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
13) e-GramSwaraj Portal has been launched by
a) Ministry of Rural Development
b) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
c) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
d) Niti Ayog
14) Consider the following statements regarding
Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs).
1. Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)
are institutions similar to mutual funds, which pool
investments from various categories of investors and
invest them into completed and revenue-generating
infrastructure projects.
2. NHAI InvIT is sponsored by the National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to support the
government’s National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP).
3. Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)
are regulated by RBI.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
15) Consider the following statements regarding
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.
1. The law was enacted during the Economic
Reforms in 1991.
2. The Act prohibits receipt of foreign funds
by candidates for elections, journalists and media
broadcast companies and organisations of a political
nature.
3. Once granted, FCRA registration is valid
for one year and NGOs have to apply for renewal
before the expiry of registration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 2 only
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c) 2, 3
d) 1, 3
16) Consider the following statements regarding
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
1. It is an autonomous body registered
under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860.
2. Secretary, Department of Science and
Technology is the president of Council of Scientific &
Industrial Research (CSIR).
3. The research and development activities
of CSIR includes aerospace engineering, Life
sciences, chemicals, mining, food, leather, and
environment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2, 3
c) 1, 2, 3
d) 1, 3
4. Science and Technology
1) One Health approach focuses on
1. Food safety
2. Control of zoonoses
3. Combatting Antibiotic Resistance
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
2) Consider the following statements regarding
NavIC.
1. NavIC is an independent stand-
alone navigation satellite system developed by
the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
2. It covers the whole of India's landmass
and up to 15,000 km from its boundaries.
3. It is being used in public vehicle tracking in
India, for providing emergency warning alerts to
fishermen venturing into the deep sea.
4. Galileo from the European Union, China's
Beidou and QZSS operated by Japan are some of the
navigation systems that have global coverage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3
c) 1, 3, 4
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d) 1, 2, 3, 4
3) Single Cell Protein (SCP) provides an opportunity
to transform world’s agriculture. What are the
advantages of SCP over conventional food
production methods?
1. Low water footprint
2. Considerably less land use
3. Global greenhouse gas emissions
reduction
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
4) Consider the following statements regarding
solid-state battery.
1. A solid-state battery uses
solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte, instead of
the liquid electrolytes found in lithium-ion batteries.
2. Solid-state batteries are used
in pacemakers, RFID and wearable devices.
3. Energy density in lithium-ion battery is
higher than solid-state battery.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
5) Which of the following is/are the applications of
Big Data?
1. Drug Discovery
2. Abnormal trading pattern analysis
3. Disease pattern analysis
4. Supply chain management
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 2, 3
c) 1, 2, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
6) Consider the following statements regarding
Ammonia.
1. Ammonia is naturally present in the
human body and secreted by the kidneys to
neutralise excess acid.
2. It is highly soluble in water, and is found in
soil and air.
3. It is critical in the manufacturing of
fertilizers, and is one of the largest-volume
synthetic chemicals produced in the world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
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b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
7) Consider the following statements regarding
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
1. ADHD is the neurodevelopmental
disorders of childhood diagnosed at an early age.
2. Children with ADHD might have trouble
paying attention or controlling impulsive behaviours.
3. ADHD does not last into adulthood.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
8) Consider the following statements regarding
Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) mission.
1. The Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) has renamed the Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle (PSLV) as Launch Vehicle Mark-III.
2. It does not have a fixed orbit and can go
anywhere—GEO (Geosynchronous Earth Orbit),
MEO (Medium Earth Orbit), LEO (Low Earth Orbit),
missions to the moon and sun.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
9) Which of the following are the examples of
Oxidation Reaction?
1. The taste of butter changes if left for a
longer time
2. Wine gets sour with time
3. A reddish brown powder gets coated on
articles made of iron
Select the correct answer code:
a) 3 only
b) 2, 3
c) 1, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
10) Consider the following statements regarding
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS).
1. Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is a
simple and effective remedy for dehydration.
2. ORS is a combination of water, glucose
and salts.
3. According to Union Health Ministry
guidelines ORS can be added to milk, soup or fruit
juice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
11) Which of the following mineral acids is found in
Human stomach?
a) Uric acid
b) Lactic acid
c) Hydrochloric acid
d) Methanoic acid
12) Consider the following statements.
1. The PSLV has been the most commonly
used launch vehicles by ISRO and has been used in
maximum number of successful missions by ISRO.
2. The Ariane 5 rocket from ISRO can carry
heavy payloads compared to PSLV.
3. Most of a rocket’s energy is burnt in
travelling to the lower earth orbit, compared to the
journey farther into space.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
13) Consider the following statements regarding
Satellite phones.
1. Satellite phones work in remote areas
where there are no cell phone towers and no cellular
connectivity.
2. A person can carry Satellite phones in
India with permission/ NOC from Department of
Telecommunications, Government of India.
3. Visitors and tourists traveling to India
must comply with the laws of their country and not
necessarily Indian laws while carrying Satellite
phones to India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
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and Organisations
1) Consider the following statements regarding
International Criminal Court (ICC).
1. It is commonly referred to as World Court.
2. It does not have the capacity to arrest
suspects of war crimes.
3. It is the court of last resort for prosecution
of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2 only
d) 2, 3
2) Mahakali Treaty is an agreement between the
Government of India and Government of
a) Bangladesh
b) Myanmar
c) Nepal
d) Bhutan
3) Consider the following statements regarding
United Nations Convention on the Law of the
Sea (UNCLOS).
1. It is the only international convention
which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in
maritime spaces.
2. The United Nations has direct operational
role in the implementation of the
Convention.
3. India was the first country to ratify the
UNCLOS.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
d) 2, 3
4) Consider the following statements regarding
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
1. IAEA was established as an autonomous
organization under the UN Statute.
2. It inhibits the complete use of nuclear
technologies and nuclear energy.
3. It reports to both the United Nations
General Assembly and United Nations Security
Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2, 3
c) 3 only
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d) 1, 3 9) Consider the following statements regarding
International Sanctions on a country.
5) Which of the following countries are part of G7 1. Collective sanctions can be imposed by an
grouping? international organisation based on a multilateral or
1. Germany regional treaty.
2. Russia 3. Sanctions are listed under the UN Charter.
3. Japan 3. At present the UN-supported sanctions
4. France are administered by a sanctions committee chaired
5. China by a permanent member of the UNSC.
Select the correct answer code: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2, 3, 4 a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3, 4 b) 1 only
c) 1, 3, 4, 5 c) 1, 3
d) 2, 3, 4, 5 d) 2, 3

6) Consider the following statements regarding
OPEC+.
1. OPEC+ is a grouping of OPEC countries
and allied major oil-producing countries.
2. Russia was recently removed from the
grouping.
3. The objective of the organisation is to
unify the petroleum policies of its Member
Countries and ensure the stabilisation of oil markets
in order to secure regular supply of petroleum to
consumers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2, 3
c) 1, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
7) Consider the following statements regarding
contributions that make up funding for the
World Health Organisation (WHO).
1. Assessed contributions are the dues
countries pay in order to be a member of WHO.
2. The maximum share of funding to WHO
comes from assessed contributions.
3. Assessed contributions by the Member
States are not relative to its wealth and population.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 3
b) 1, 2
c) 1 only
d) 2, 3
8) Foreign direct product rule (FDPR), a rule on
technology export control, that was recently in
news belongs to
a) China
b) Russia
c) United States
d) Japan
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initiatives are of particular relevance to
traditional knowledge. They include
1. The International Labour Organization's
Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples.
2. The World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO)
3. United Nations Education, Scientific and
cultural Organization (UNESCO)
4. World Bank
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 3, 4
c) 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 3, 4
11) Consider the following statements.
1. Global governance is not democratic.
2. After the Asian financial crisis, the G20
was formed with the aim of discussing policies in
order to achieve international financial stability.
3. Members of the UN Security Council has
the right to deny the democratic will of the UN
General Assembly when it does not suit them.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
12) Consider the following statements regarding
Conference on Interaction and Confidence
Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
1. The Conference on Interaction and
Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a
multi-national forum for enhancing cooperation
towards promoting peace, security and stability in
Asia.
2. India is a founder member of CICA and the
idea of convening CICA was first proposed by India.
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3. To be a member of CICA, a state must
have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
13) Consider the following statements regarding
Outer Space Treaty.
1. Outer Space Treaty is a multilateral treaty
drafted outside the auspices of the United
Nations and forms the basis of
international space law.
2. According to the treaty, Outer space shall
be free for exploration and use by all States.
3. States shall not place nuclear weapons or
other weapons of mass destruction in outer
space.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 3
b) 1, 2
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
14) Consider the following statements regarding
Counter-Terrorism Committee.
1. The Counter-Terrorism Committee is a
subsidiary body of the United Nations Security
Council.
2. It was formed in September 2001 soon
after the tragic terrorist attack of 9/11 in New York.
3. India is currently the Chair of the Counter-
Terrorism Committee for the year 2022.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
15) A global initiative ’30 x 30’ is sometimes seen in
news. Which of the following statements reflect
this initiative?
a) At least 30% of people below poverty
must be brought out of poverty by 2030
b) At least 30% of the cultivated area should
be brought under organic farming by 2030
c) At least 30% of the energy requirement
must be met by renewable sources by 2030
d) At least 30% of earth’s land and ocean
area is protected by 2030
16) Consider the following statements regarding
International Labour Organization (ILO).
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1. The International Labour
Organization (ILO) it is the latest specialised agency
of the United Nations.
2. It was created as part of the Treaty of
Versailles.
3. The only tripartite U.N. agency that brings
together governments, employers and workers
of member States, to set labour standards and
develop policies to promote decent work for all
women and men.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
17) United Nations Global Compact is associated
with
a) Management of global commons
b) Refugee Crisis
c) Prevention of ocean pollution by ships
d) Encourage businesses to adopt
sustainable and socially responsible policies
18) Consider the following statements regarding
International Criminal Court (ICC).
1. ICC is governed by Vienna convention.
2. It investigates and, where warranted, tries
individuals charged with the gravest crimes
of concern to the international community.
3. The ICC exercise its jurisdiction when
national courts are unwilling or unable to
prosecute criminals or when the United
Nations Security Council refer cases to it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2 only
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
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6. Polity
1) Consider the following statements regarding
Attorney General for India.
1. Attorney General for India is the
Government of India’s first law officer, and has the
right of audience in all courts of the country.
2. He is a member of the Union Cabinet.
3. According to the Constitution of India, it
shall be the duty of the Attorney-General to perform
such duties of a legal character, assigned to him by
the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
2) Consider the following statements regarding
Delimitation Commission.
1. The Constitution of India mandates the
Parliament to enact a Delimitation Act after
every five years.
2. The Constitution of India mandates that
the orders of Delimitation Commission are
final and cannot be questioned before any
court.
3. The commission is comprised of retired
Supreme Court judge, the Chief Election
Commissioner and the respective State
Election Commissioners.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
3) Consider the following statements regarding
Attorney General of India (A-G).
1. To be appointed as the Attorney General
of India, the person should be qualified to be
appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
2. Attorney-General holds office during the
pleasure of the President.
3. The Constitution of India mandates that
the Attorney General cannot hold office for more
than one term.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
d) 2, 3
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4) Which of the following statements regarding
Inter State Council is correct?
a) It is a permanent statutory body
b) Its recommendations are binding in
nature.
c) It is headed by Minister of Home Affairs
d) None of the above statements are correct
5) Consider the following statements regarding
Parliamentary Committees in India.
1. All the members of Parliamentary
Committees are elected by either house of the
parliament.
2. They draw their authority from the
Constitution of India.
3. Parliament has the authority to make
rules to regulate the procedure and conduct of
business of Parliamentary Committees.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
6) Consider the following statements regarding
Parliamentary Committees in India.
1. Joint Parliamentary Committees
(JPCs) and Select Committees are usually chaired by
ruling party MPs, and are disbanded after they have
submitted their report.
2. Committee meetings are independent of
Parliament’s calendar.
3. There are equal number of
Departmentally Related Standing Committees for
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and are headed by
members of these respective Houses.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
7) Consider the following statements.
1. The Memorandum of Procedure
(MoP) governs the appointment of members of the
higher judiciary in India.
2. The Memorandum of Procedure (MoP)
says that the Union Minister of Law and Justice
would seek the recommendation of the outgoing
Chief Justice of India for the appointment of the next
Chief Justice of India.
3. Article 124 of the Constitution contains
the provisions related to Memorandum of Procedure
(MoP).
Which of the above statement sis/are correct?
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a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
8) Consider the following statements.
1. At present the benefits of Scheduled
Castes reservation are available to Scheduled Caste
Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and Sikhs.
2. According to the Constitution of India, the
President may specify the castes, tribes or parts of
groups within castes which shall be deemed to be
Scheduled Castes.
3. The rights of a person belonging to a
Scheduled Tribe are independent of his/her religious
faith.
Which of the above statement sis/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
9) Consider the following statements regarding
Official Language Committee.
1. The Official Language Committee is not
mentioned in the Constitution of India.
2. It consists of members from both
Parliament and State Assemblies.
3. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 3
b) 2, 3
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2
10) Consider the following statements regarding
Contempt of Court.
1. The expression ‘contempt of court’ has
not been defined by the Constitution.
2. The Supreme Court and High Courts
derive their contempt powers from The
Contempt of Court Act, 1971.
3. Willful disobedience to any judgment,
order, writ or other processes of a court
amount to criminal contempt.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1 only
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
11) Recently the National Human Rights Commission
issued an advisory to the Union and State
Governments to prevent and minimise the
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impact of ocular trauma. Ocular trauma mainly
affects
a) Kidney
b) Brain
c) Eyes
d) Heart
12) Consider the following statements regarding the
term ‘pleasure of the Governor’.
1. The Governor can have his pleasure as
long as the government enjoys majority in the
House.
2. The Governor can withdraw his pleasure
only when the government loses majority but
refuses to quit.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
13) Consider the following statements.
1. According to the Constitution of India, the
regions of India are eligible to use any of the official
languages of India for official purposes.
2. The official language used for
communication between the States shall be the
language that has been in use at the time of
adoption of the Constitution.
3. The regional language can be adopted as
an official language of India, if the Prime Minister
deems that a large enough proportion of the
population of India desires it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 2, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 2 only
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a) Brahmagupta
7. History, Art and Culture b) Bhaskaracharya
c) Kalidasa
1) Consider the following statements regarding d) Chandragupta
Chola Kingdom.
1. The Chola kingdom was confined only to 6) Consider the following statements regarding
the present-day Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka. Lothal.
2. The Chola dynasty was founded by the 1. Lothal was one of the southernmost sites
king Vijaylaya. of the Indus Valley civilization.
3. Rashtrakutas and Chalukyas were 2. Lothal was one of the landlocked sites of
contemporaries to the Chola Kingdom. the Indus Valley civilization.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 3. It is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage
a) 1, 2 Site.
b) 1, 3 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) 2, 3 a) 1 only
d) 1, 2, 3 b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
2) Consider the following statements regarding d) 2, 3
Chola Kingdom.
1. The Brihadeeswara temple of Thanjavur, 7) Which of the following were the port towns of
was built by the Cholas. the Indus Valley Civilization?
2. The famous bronze Nataraja idol 1. Balakot
was commissioned by Cholas. 2. Khirasa
3. One of the biggest setbacks for the Chola 3. Kuntasi
dynasty was its lack of naval force. Select the correct answer code:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2
a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3
b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3
c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3

3) Consider the following statements regarding

Rosetta Stone, that was recently in news.
1. The Rosetta Stone is a large stone slab
with inscriptions that convey a decree or public
message, similar to how King Ashoka ordered
8. States
stambhas that had messages of Buddha’s teachings.
2. Rosetta Stone stands out for being the 1) The Government laid the foundation stone for
discovery that helped develop the specific field of the world’s first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)
ancient Egypt studies. terminal in
3. At present it is located in the British a) Tamil Nadu
Museum. b) Maharashtra
Which of the above statements is/are correct? c) Gujarat
a) 1, 2 d) Karnataka
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3 2) Consider the following statements.
d) 1, 2, 3 1. The riparian principle says that the state
through which a river passes has the right to its
4) Desinamamala is a treatise written by waters.
a) Surdas 2. Satluj Yamuna Link Canal is an under-
b) Hemachandra construction canal for river water sharing between
c) Tholkappiyar New Delhi and Punjab.
d) Kumarapala Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
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d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Agriculture
1) The economic cost of food grains does not
include which of the following?
a) Minimum Support Price
b) Procurement incidentals (for the public
agency procuring)
c) Cost of distribution
d) Profit margin
2) Consider the following statements.
1. Urea forms more than two-third of the
total nitrogenous fertilisers consumed in India.
2. More than 90% of the nitrogen from urea
is utilised by plants and very less gets wasted due to
leaching, volatilization and run off.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
3) Which of the following are identified as indirect
farm subsidies provided by the Government?
1. Minimum Support Price
2. farm loan waivers
3. Subsidy on fertilizers and seeds
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
4) Agricultural lands are generally left as fallow
lands. This is done due to which of the following
reasons?
a) Fallow lands are left to be used for social
forestry.
b) Fallow lands are converted to wastelands
to construct embankments.
c) Soil gets time to recoup its natural
fertility.
d) Organic matter in soil exceeds the desired
levels.
5) Consider the following statements.
1. Traditionally, Subsistence Farming utilized
low levels of technology and household labour.
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2. In Mixed farming the land is used for
growing crops and rearing livestock.
3. Commercial grain farming is majorly
practiced in tropical grasslands of South
America, Africa and Asia.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
6) Consider the following statements regarding
Negotiable warehouse receipt (NWR).
1. The negotiable warehouse receipt (NWR)
system allows the transfer of ownership of a
commodity stored in a warehouse without having to
deliver it physically.
2. NABARD regulates the entire operation
under NWR.
3. NWRs are issued by registered
warehouses and enables farmers to seek loans from
banks against NWRs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 3
d) 2, 3
7) Consider the following statements regarding
Sugarbeet.
1. Sugarbeet is a sugar producing tuber crop,
grown in temperate countries.
2. It acts as an alternative energy crop for
the production of ethanol, that can be blended with
petrol or diesel.
3. Tropical sugarbeet requires complete
absence of sunshine during its growth period, hence
it is grown in closed and controlled environment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2 only
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
8) Consider the following statements regarding
Pokkali paddy cultivation.
1. Pokkali is an ancient farming practice
where one season of rice farming is alternated with
another season of fish culture.
2. It is saltwater tolerant rice variety, grown
mainly in parts of North-East India.
3. The brand Pokkali has received a GI tag.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 3
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c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3
11. Reports and Indices
9) Which of the following programmes benefited 1) The report, titled “Poverty and Shared Prosperity
the dairy farmers in India? 2022: Correcting Course”, recently in news is
1. Kisan Credit Card programme released by
2. MGNREGA a) United Nations Development Programme
3. Artificial insemination (AI) programme (UNDP)
Select the correct answer code: b) World Bank
a) 2 only c) Organisation for Economic Co-operation
b) 1, 2 and Development (OECD)
c) 2, 3 d) European Union (EU)
d) 1, 2, 3
2) Consider the following statements.
1. Global Hunger Index is a peer-reviewed
annual report that measure and track
hunger at the global, regional, and country
levels.
2. A high score in the Global Hunger Index
10. Defence and Security gets a country a higher ranking and implies a
better performance.
1) Consider the following statements. 3. Achieving “Zero Hunger by 2030” is one of
1. Malabar naval exercise consisting of India, the Sustainable Development Goals laid out
Australia, Japan and the U.S. by the United Nations.
2. ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is the India-Japan bilateral Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Army exercise. a) 1, 2
3. Manesar Anti-terror 2022 is a multilateral b) 1, 3
anti-terror exercise under the ambit of the Shanghai c) 2, 3
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Regional Anti- d) 1, 2, 3
Terrorism Structure.
Which of the above statement sis/are correct? 3) UN Environment Programme (UNEP) publishes
a) 1 only which of the following scientific publications?
b) 1, 3 1. Global Environment Outlook
c) 2, 3 2. Global Chemicals Outlook
d) 1, 2, 3 3. Emissions Gap Report
Select the correct answer code:
2) HAWK air defence equipment, recently seen in a) 1, 2
news was developed by b) 1, 3
a) Russia c) 2, 3
b) Israel d) 1, 2, 3
c) China
d) United States 4) The Global Hunger Index (GHI) tracks the
performance of countries on which of the
following parameters?
1. Undernourishment
2. Child Wasting
3. Child Mortality
4. Child Stunting
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 3
b) 1, 2, 4
c) 1, 3, 4
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5) Gaza strip, often seen in the news, shares border
with which of the following countries?
1. Syria
12. Maps / Places 2. Egypt
3. Jordan
1) Consider the following pairs: 4. Israel
Geographical Feature Region Select the correct answer code:
1. Strait of Malacca Connects a) 1, 2, 3
Andaman Sea and South China Sea b) 2, 4
2. Strait of Gibraltar Connects c) 2, 3, 4
Mediterranean Sea and Red sea d) 1, 4
3. 38th Parallel Separates
North and South Korea 6) Which of the following countries share border
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? with Red Sea?
a) 1 only 1. Eritrea
b) 1, 3 2. Iran
c) 3 only 3. Djibouti
d) None of the above 4. Oman
Select the correct answer code:
2) Consider the following statements. a) 1, 2, 3
1. Suez Canal links Caspian Sea and the Red b) 1, 3
Sea. c) 1, 3, 4
2. Lakshadweep group of Islands is divided d) 1, 2, 3, 4
by ten-degree channel.
3. Panama Canal connects the Atlantic 7) Consider the following statements.
Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. 1. Other than the poles, the driest place on
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? earth is the Atacama Desert located in Chile.
a) 1, 2 2. Mount Aconcagua is located on the
b) 1, 3 border of Argentina and Paraguay.
c) 2 only Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
d) 2, 3 a) 1 only
b) 2 only
3) The River Orange forms the international c) Both 1 and 2
boundary between which of the following d) Neither 1 nor 2
countries?
a) South Africa and Zimbabwe
b) Niger and Nigeria
c) Nigeria and Cameroon
d) South Africa and Namibia
13. Miscellaneous
4) Which of the following countries share their 1) The term 'Mankading', sometimes seen in news
border with Ukraine? is related to which sport?
1. Turkey a) Hockey
2. Bulgaria b) Football
3. Slovakia c) Cricket
4. Romania. d) Chess
5. Belarus
Select the correct answer code: 2) Consider the following statements.
a) 3, 4, 5 1. The crude birth rate is the annual number
b) 1, 3, 4, 5 of live births per one lakh population.
c) 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Natural Population growth rate of a
d) 1, 2, 5 country is measured as difference between
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Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? c) 1, 3
a) 1 only d) 1, 2, 3
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

3) Consider the following statements regarding

Nobel Prizes.
1. Each prize will be handed out with a
diploma and gold medal.
2. Previous Nobel laureates are not eligible
to submit nominations for the Nobel Prizes.
3. For the Citizens of India and individuals of
Indian origin, maximum Nobel Prizes have been
awarded in the category of Peace.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 3
b) 2, 3
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2, 3

4) Reang or Bru Tribes are found mainly in which of

the following state?
a) Andaman and Nicobar
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Tripura

5) Consider the following statements.

1. Hallmarking is a guarantee of purity or
fineness of precious metal articles.
2. Bureau of Indian Standard operates the
hallmarking scheme in India.
3. It is mandatory to get the hallmarking of
all gold jewellery and gold artefacts in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3

6) Consider the following statements regarding

News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority
(NBDSA).
1. News Broadcasting & Digital Standards
Authority (NBDSA), is a regulatory agency set up by
the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. NBDA serves as a representative of
private television news, current affairs and digital
broadcasters.
3. NBDA can impose fine on a TV channel for
not adhering to its guidelines.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2
b) 2, 3
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