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Prelims Test – 09

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1. With reference to the work of ‘Savitribai Phule’, by the Indian Space and Research Organisation
consider the following statements: (ISRO).
1. She established ‘Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha’ Select the correct answer using the code given below:
for pregnant widows facing discrimination. (a) 1 only
2. She wrote the book “Stri Purush Tulana” (A (b) 2 only
Comparison Between Women and Men). (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 5. With reference to Platinum Drugs, consider the fol-
(c) Both 1 and 2 lowing statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. They are chemotherapeutic agents used for
the treatment of cancer.
2. In India, which of the following is responsible for is- 2. They have no side effects and cause no allergic
suing ‘Quality Control Orders (QCOs)’ for various reactions.
products? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) (a) 1 only
(b) Quality Council of India (QCI) (b) 2 only
(c) Respective Ministries of Government of India (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) NITI Aayog (d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. With reference to recent developments in science, 6. ‘Lachin Corridor’ is sometimes seen in the news with
which of the following are the applications of ‘Geo- reference to which one of the following regions?
spatial Technology’? (a) Kola-Karelian region
1. Disaster response and management (b) Nagorno-Karabakh region
2. Planning of urban development (c) Qashqadaryo Region
3. Study of subatomic particles in space (d) Sirdaryo Region
4. Environmental monitoring and modelling
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 7. Which of the following are the advantages of ‘Nu-
(a) 1 and 2 only clear Fusion Energy’?
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only 1. Carbon free emission
(c) 3 and 4 only 2. Abundance of resources
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. Less radioactive waste than Fission Energy
4. Reliability of energy production
4. Which of the following statements is/are correct Select the correct answer using the code given below:
with reference to ‘Sounding Rockets’? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. They are two stage propellant rockets used for (b) 2 and 4 only
exploring upper regions of the atmosphere. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Rohini is a series of sounding rockets developed (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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8. Consider the following statements with reference to 11. term ‘Dexa Scan’ is sometimes seen in thenews
the Forest Conservation Rules, 2022: with reference to:
1. The Union Government can permit the (a) Satellite Imagery System
clearance of a forest area without the consent (b) Face Recognition System
of its authentic residents. (c) Medical Imaging Test

2. States/ Union Territories with a forest cover of (d) Radar System

one-third of their geographical area will not be

12. With reference to “African Animal
able to divert forest lands.
Trypanosomosis (AAT)” sometimes mentioned in
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
the news, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
1. It is a vector borne parasitic disease.
(b) 2 only
2. It mostly affects livestock and has no major
(c) Both 1 and 2
impact on humans.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
9. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. Capital gains tax is a form of wealth tax. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. India does not impose a wealth tax on one’s (d) Neither 1 nor 2
entire property in all forms.
Which of the statements given above is/are 13. Consider the following statements:
correct? 1. Digital Banking Units (DBUs) are licensed
(a) 1 only under Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
(b) 2 only 2. Digital Banks (DBs) are fully functional
(c) Both 1 and 2 banks that can issue deposits and lend loans.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Only existing commercial banks can establish
DBUs in India.

10. Consider the following statements with reference Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

to Sustainable Aquaculture In Mangrove Ecosys- (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only
tem (SAIME) project:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. It promotes the cultivation of shrimp through
(d) 2 and 3 only
the restoration of mangroves.
2. It is an initiative launched by the Nature
14. What was the purpose of Utkarsh 2.0 launched
Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) and
by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
Global Nature Fund.
(a) Audit of various financial inclusion schemes of
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
the Government
(a) 1 only
(b) A mission statement for RBI to meet
(b) 2 only emerging economic challenges
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Recapitalisation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Raise money by issuing Sovereign Green Bonds

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15. Consider the following pairs: 18. With reference to Adi Shankaracharya, consider
Sl.No. Traditional Saree State the following statements:

1. Balaramapuram : Kerala 1. He was the main proponent of Vishishtadvaita

philosophy.
2. Paithani : Maharashtra
2. He established the city of Jyotirmath.
3. Jamdani : West Bengal 3. He was a contemporary of the Hindu
philosopher Mandana Mishra.
4. Muga Silk : Uttar
Pradesh Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) 1 only

(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

19. With reference to ancient India, Sagol Kangjei is

16. Consider the following statements: well-known as a:

DNA mitochondrial profiling can be a tool to: (a) type of sport

1. Identify individuals from their decomposed (b) playwright

remains in forensic investigations (c) heterodox school of philosophy

2. trace the geographical origin of certain diseases (d) religious literature

3. track wildlife trafficking

Which of the statements given above are correct? 20. Consider the following statements with reference

(a) 1 and 2 only to the Special Assistance to States for Capital In-

(b) 2 and 3 only vestment Scheme:

(c) 1 and 3 only 1. The State Governments will be provided with a

(d) 1, 2 and 3 50-year interest-free loan for capital investment

projects.

17. With reference to Electrochemical Ammonia Syn- 2. The amount will be allocated to States in prop-

thesis, consider the following statements: ortion to their share of central taxes as per the

1. It is used to convert Hydrogen and Nitrogen to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission.

green Ammonia. 3. Capital projects involving repair and maint-

2. It will help to reduce the prices of fertilisers. enance are not eligible for the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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21. With reference to ‘Global Partnership for Financial 2. Quartz : Radio and radar
Inclusion (GPFI),’ consider the following statements:
3. Mica : Electrical instruments
1. It is established by the Group of 7 (G7) countries.
2. It promotes financial services to small and 4. Olivine : Carbon sequestration
medium enterprises.
How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
3. It promotes the development of digital payment
(a) Only one pair
systems.
(b) Only two pairs
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Only three pairs
(a) 1 only
(d) All four pairs
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
25. ‘Leqembi and Aducanumab’ are the names of:
(d) 1 and 3 only
(a) anti-Alzheimer drug
(b) variants of the ebola virus
22. It is a dance form of Kerala and is known as the suc-
(c) diseases caused by pathogens
cessor of Kathakali. It follows the principles of Natya-
(d) newly found exoplanets
sastra. The performance is accompanied by mridan-
gam and cymbals. It represents social criticism and
26. With reference to the “Voice of Global South Sum-
satire. This is the most likely description of:
mit”, consider the following statements:
(a) Jawara
1. It is a global platform to discuss issues and
(b) Thullal
priorities of developing countries.
(c) Biraha
2. It was launched by the Ministry of External
(d) Cheraw
Affairs, Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
23. Consider the following statements with reference
correct?
to ‘hate speech’:
(a) 1 only
1. It is considered as a corrupt practice under the
(b) 2 only
Representation of People Act, 1951.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. It is a punishable offence under the Indian
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Penal Code, 1860.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
27. The “Vibrant Villages Programme” is sometimes
(a) 1 only
mentioned in the news with reference to:
(b) 2 only
(a) encourage the functioning of Self Help Groups
(c) Both 1 and 2
in rural areas
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) promote infrastructure development
programme for tribal areas
24. Consider the following pairs:
(c) stop the migration of people from border
Sl. Mineral Used in
No. villages of India
1. Feldspar : Ceramics and glass (d) provide skill development training to
making
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28. With reference to ‘Delegated Legislation’, consid- (b) missile to counter the asteroid approaching
er the following statements: the Earth
1. Parliament can delegate its non-essential (c) notice containing information essential to
functions only. personnel concerned with flight operations
2. Parliament can oversee delegated legislation (d) new method of gene editing
through Question hour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 32. With reference to the architecture of Le Corbusier,
(a) 1 only consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. It is characterised by features such as clean
(c) Both 1 and 2 geometric forms and open efficient spaces.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It promoted the development of roadways on
lines of rectangular grid and straight lines.
29. With reference to ‘Plastindia 2023,’ consider the 3. Le Corbusier designed the city of Chandigarh
following statements: to accommodate urban challenges.
1. It is an international plastic exhibition organized Which of the statements given above are correct?
to make India a hub for global plastic needs. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It aims to phase out the use of ‘Plasticulture’ (b) 2 and 3 only
techniques in agriculture. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 33. With reference to National Monuments Authority,
(c) Both 1 and 2 consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It grants permissions for construction activities
around monuments.
30. With reference to ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)’, 2. It recommends to the Central Government the
consider the following statements: monuments to be declared as ‘Monuments of
1. It commemorates the return of Mahatma National Importance’.
Gandhi from South Africa in 1915. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is awarded to Non- (a) 1 only
Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 34. In India, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 works under which of the following Ministries?
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
31. The term ‘NOTAM’, sometimes seen in the news, (b) Ministry of Finance
refers to a: (c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(a) technology to control usage of data bye- (d) Ministry of External Affairs
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35. With reference to the curative petition, consider (b) Chilika Lake
the following statements: (c) Pata Lake
1. It may be filed after a review plea against the (d) Kanjia Lake
final conviction is dismissed.
2. It has to be decided in the open courts only on 38. The famous case of Kesavananda Bharati Sripad-
the basis of the principle of social justice. agalvaru Vs. State of Kerala was related to:
3. It can be entertained if the petitioner establishes (a) abolition of the zamindari system
there was a violation of the principles of natural (b) right to ownership of land
justice. (c) judicial review of the Ninth Schedule of the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Constitution
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) imposition of taxes on donations received by
(b) 1 and 3 only temples
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only 39. Consider the following statements:
1. Vokkaligara Sangha was formed in 1906 to
36. With the present state of development, Nickel Al- promote temple entry movement.
loy Coating can be effectively used in which of the 2. Vokkaligas are the followers of social reformer
following cases? Basavanna.
1. Provide durability to aerospace components Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. To prevent corrosion in automotive sector (a) 1 only
3. To make stainless steel used in food processing (b) 2 only
industry (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Plastic bottling manufacturing (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 4 only 40. Which of the following reports are released by the
(b) 3 and 4 only World Economic Forum (WEF)?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only 1. Global Financial System Report
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. Global Gender Gap Index
3. Global Environment Performance Index
37. Nalabana got the status of a bird sanctuary in 4. World Risk Report
1987. It is a prime refuge point for thousands of Select the correct answer using the code given below:
resident and migratory birds. Spoon-billed Sand- (a) 1 and 2 only
pipers, Black-tailed Godwit, and White Bellied Sea (b) 3 and 4 only
Eagle are spotted here. It is situated in which one (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
of the following lakes? (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) Ansupa Lake

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41. What is the ‘Parvatmala Initiative’ launched by the (c) 1 and 3 only
Government of India with reference to civil ser- (d) 1, 2 and 3
vices?
(a) It is a program that makes it mandatory for civil 44. Consider the following statements:
servants to do study tours of the Himalayan 1. Kashi Tamil Sangamam is organised as part of
rural regions.
the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
(b) It is a program to promote the participation of
2. King Adhiveera Rama Pandiyan of the Pandya
youths from Himalayan states in civil services.
Dynasty dedicated a Shiva Temple in Tamil
(c) It is a policy that focuses on the capacity
Nadu after his pilgrimage to Kashi.
building of civil servants recruited by the State
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Governments.
(a) 1 only
(d) It is an initiative that promotes physical fitness
(b) 2 only
among all civil servants under the Central
Government. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

42. With reference to Viscose Fibre, consider the fol-

45. Researchers from the Center for Astrophysics
lowing statements:
(CfA) have generated a 3D magnetic map of the
1. Cotton is the primary raw material used in its
cavity called Local Bubble. What is the signifi-
production. cance of the Local Bubble?
2. It is neither completely natural nor completely (a) It triggers the formation of new stars and
synthetic fibre. planets.
3. Solvent spinning is the process used to (b) It helps in the measurement of gravitational
produce Viscose Fibre. waves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) It assists in the detection of habitable zones of the
(a) 1 and 2 only planets.
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) It helps the scientists in better understanding

(c) 3 only of the black hole.

(d) 2 and 3 only

46. Consider the following statements with reference
to the United Nations Institute for Water, Environ-
43. With reference to Swami Vivekananda, consider
ment and Health (UNU-INWEH):
the following statements:
1. It primarily addresses water resources
1. He subscribed to the philosophy of neo-Vedanta.
challenges of the Global South.
2. His literary works include Raja Yoga and
2. Its areas of concern does not include the ocean
Karma Yoga.
waters.
3. He gave a new theory of ethics based on Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
intrinsic purity. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
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47. The term ‘iKnife’ is mentioned recently in the news India.
in which one of the following contexts? 2. It aims to enable the adoption of innovative
(a) Detection of endometrial cancer digital technologies developed by start-ups.
(b) Gene editing technologies Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Animation and comic industries (a) 1 only
(d) Infrared wireless communication technology (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
48. With reference to Votive Stupas, consider the fol- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
lowing statements:
1. It is associated with the Buddhist goal of 51. With reference to Lymphatic filariasis, consider
release from the cycles of suffering and death. the following statements:
2. It serves as a place of worship for monks and
1. It is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD).
pilgrims.
2. It is caused by a virus transmitted from
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
mosquitoes to humans.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
49. Consider the following pairs:
Sl. Minor Plate Location
No. 52. This is a Ramsar site located in Madhya Pradesh.
1. Arabian : North-western re- It consists of two contiguous human-made reser-
Plate gion of Africa
voirs. The ‘Upper Lake’ was created in the 11th
2. Nazca Plate : Western region of
century by the construction of an earthen dam
Australia
3. Caroline : South-western Pa- across the Kolans River, and the ‘Lower Lake’ was
Plate cific Ocean constructed nearly 200 years ago. This is most
4. Cocos Plate : West coast of Cen- likely the description of:
tral America
(a) Yashwant Sagar
5. Juan De : Northern California
(b) Bhoj Wetland
Fuca Plate Coastline
(c) Sirpur Wetland
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(d) Sakhya Sagar
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only 53. Fenthion, an organophosphorus compound, is

(d) 3, 4 and 5 only most likely to be present in which one of the fol-
lowing?
50. With reference to the “G20 Digital Innovation Alli- (a) Food preservatives
ance”, consider the following statements: (b) Cancer drugs
1. It is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Electron- (c) Fuel cells
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54. With reference to the Tritiated water, consider the 57. With reference to the Asian Pacific Postal Union,
following statements:
consider the following statements:
1. It is a radioactive form of water.
1. It is a UNESCO-led regional organisation that
2. It is chemically identical to normal water.
deals with postal relations between member
3. Unlike normal water, it gets strongly
accumulated in the bodies of living things. countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. Its director is invariably chosen from the
(a) 1 and 2 only Philippines as it is based in Manila.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only

55. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only

1. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (c) Both 1 and 2
has not fixed any price ceiling for coronary (d) Neither 1 nor 2
stents inserted in the heart valves.
2. Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of
58. With reference to Fugitive dust, consider the fol-
India (ALIMCO) works under the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare. lowing statements:
3. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) provides free 1. It is a form of Particulate Matter that is
Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices to all discharged through a confined flow stream.
senior citizens.
2. Wind erosion can act as a source of fugitive
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
dust.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. It can reduce visibility and create haze.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
56. Which of the following vessels of India belong to
(c) 1 and 3 only
the Kalvari class of submarines?
1. INS Khanderi (d) 1, 2 and 3

2. INS Arihant
3. INS Karanj 59. First Movers Coalition (FMC) is an initiative by:
4. INS Vagir (a) United Nations Department of Economic and
Select the correct answer using the code given
Social Affairs (UNDESA)
below:
(b) World Trade Organization (WTO)
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) World Economic Forum (WEF)

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) United Nations Conference on Trade and

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only Development (UNCTAD)

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60. With reference to Men’s Hockey World Cup, con- 63. It is a type of cyber-attack that uses a single sys-
sider the following statements: tem and single internet connection to attack a serv-
1. It is held every four years under the aegis of er. It targets a specific application to exhaust the
the International Hockey Federation.
resources of the target system, thus rendering the
2. India has won the most number of Men’s
target inaccessible for the legitimate users.
Hockey World Cup titles.
In the context of cyber-attacks, which one of the fol-
3. The 2023 edition of the World Cup was
lowing terms best applies to the above scenario?
organised in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) Brute force attack

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Denial of Service attack

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Trojan horse
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Session Hijacking
(d) 1, 2 and 3

64. Which of the following are the implications of be-

61. This is one of the most common Mudras found in stat-
ing added to the sanctions list of the United Na-
ues of Buddha. It is formed with all five fingers of the
tions Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Committee?
right hand extended to touch the ground. It symbolis-
1. Asset Freeze
es the Buddha’s enlightenment under the bodhi tree
2. Travel Ban
when he summoned the earth goddess to bear wit-
ness to his attainment of enlightenment. This is most 3. Arms Embargo
likely the description of: Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) Dhyana Mudra below:
(b) Vitarka Mudra (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Dharmachakra Mudra (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Bhumisparsha Mudra
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
62. With reference to the Global Overturning Circula-
tion, consider the following statements:
65. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) defines microfi-
1. It is the equatorward transport of cold, deep waters
and the poleward transport of warm, near-surface nance as:

waters. (a) any collateral-free loan given to Micro, Small &

2. It helps to control the ocean heat distribution Medium Enterprises (MSME)
and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. (b) a collateral-free loan given to a household
Which of the statements given above is/are having annual household income up to Rs.
correct?
3,00,000
(a) 1 only
(c) a collateral-free loan given to families engaged
(b) 2 only
exclusively in the occupation of agriculture
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) any loan amount smaller than Rs. 1,00,000
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66. The ‘T+1 settlement cycle’ was recently intro- Select the correct answer using the code given
duced by the Securities and Exchange Board of below:
India (SEBI). In this context, consider the following (a) 3 and 4 only
statements: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. It allows buyers and sellers to get money in (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
their accounts one day after the trade ends. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. The cycle applies to both cash as well as
derivative segments. 69. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Electricity is a state subject (List II) under the
correct? Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
(a) 1 only 2. Distribution Companies (DISCOMS) cannot
(b) 2 only recover variations in fuel price and power
(c) Both 1 and 2 purchase cost from consumers.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. India is the largest producer of electricity in the
world.
67. Doppler Weather Radar can be used to make Which of the statements given above is/are
predictions regarding which of the following geo- correct?
graphical phenomenon? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Form of precipitation (b) 2 only
2. Lightning (c) 3 only
3. Land subsidence (d) None
4. Cyclone
Select the correct answer using the code given
70. Consider the following statements with reference
below:
to ‘Purana Qila’ in Delhi:
(a) 2 and 3 only
1. It is situated on the bank of the river Yamuna.
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. It was the inner citadel of the city of Din Panah
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
during Humayun’s rule.
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. Qila-e-Kuhna mosque shows a transition
between the Lodhi and the Mughal architecture.
68. Which of the following reports are submitted by the
Which of the statements given above is/are
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to
correct?
the President of India?
(a) 3 only
1. Audit Report on State Finances
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. Audit Report on Finance Accounts
(c) 2 and 3 only
3. Audit Report on Appropriation Accounts
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Audit Report on Public Undertakings

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71. “Gangireddula aata”, sometimes seen in the news, is a: 2. Its aim was to develop a plan to double the
(a) Mountain peak in Karnataka tiger numbers by 2022.
(b) Local name of the river Godavari in Telangana Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Folk art of Andhra Pradesh (a) 1 only
(d) Martial art from Kerala (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
72. Consider the following statements with reference to (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the ‘National Financial Reporting Authority’ (NFRA):
1. It functions under the administrative control of 75. With reference to inflation, consider the following
the Union Ministry of Finance. statements:
2. The President of the Institute of Chartered 1. Headline inflation refers to the total inflation in
Accountants of India (ICAI) is the ex-officio an economy
chairperson of the NFRA. 2. Core inflation only measures the inflation for
3. Its main function is to oversee the auditing food and fuel.
profession and accounting standards in India. 3. Core inflation is always more volatile than
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? headline inflation.
(a) 1 only 4. Headline inflation is more relevant for developing
(b) 3 only economies than for developed economies.
(c) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above are correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
73. Consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. Solitary waves are distinct electric field (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
fluctuations that propagate without any
temporal evolution in shape or size. 76. Consider the following pairs:
2. Unlike Earth, the planet Mars does not have Sl. Hydropower State/Union

any intrinsic magnetic field. No. project Territory

1. Kishanganga Hy- : Jammu &
3. Solitary waves are present in the magneto-
droelectric Project Kashmir
sphere of the planet Mars.
2. Ratle Hydroelec- : Madhya
Which of the statements given above are correct?
tric Project Pradesh
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Pakal Dul Hydro- : Himachal
(b) 2 and 3 only electric Project Pradesh
(c) 1 and 3 only 4. Kameng Hydro- : Assam
(d) 1, 2 and 3 power Station
How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
74. With reference to the 2010 St. Petersburg Tiger (a) Only one pair
Summit, consider the following statements: (b) Only two pairs
1. It was a meeting between the Heads of the (c) Only three pairs
Governments of thirteen Tiger Range Countries. (d) All four pairs

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77. Which one of the following statements is not cor- 1. It is an indigenous operating system developed
rect regarding the Permanent Court of Arbitration by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
(PCA)? 2. It includes indigenously built default
(a) It was established during the Cold War era at applications.
the end of the 20th century. Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) India is one of the contracting parties to the correct?
PCA. (a) 1 only
(c) It maintains various specialised panels of (b) 2 only
arbitrators for environmental and outer space (c) Both 1 and 2
disputes. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It has a Financial Assistance Fund for helping
81. Recently, the Government used its emergency
developing countries meet part of the costs
powers for blocking certain information. In this
involved in international arbitration. context, consider the following statements:
1. It is described in the Information Technology
78. National Aquifer Mapping and Management Pro- (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media
gramme (NAQUIM) is being implemented by Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
which one of the following organisations in India? 2. This power is vested only with the Prime
(a) National Water Development Agency Minister and the Union Council of Ministers.
(b) Inland Waterways Authority of India 3. Law does not prescribe any ground for using
(c) Department of Water Resources this power.
(d) Central Ground Water Board Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
79. Consider the following pairs:
(b) 2 only
Sl.No. Tribe/Community Location
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. Irula : Tamil Nadu (d) 3 only

2. Mundapota kela : Odisha

82. Consider the following statements with reference
3. Hatti : Haryana to Green Ammonia:
1. It is made with hydrogen that comes from water
4. Chin : Ladakh
electrolysis powered by renewable energy.
How many pairs given above is/are correctly 2. It cannot be produced through the Haber-
matched? Bosch process, which is a primary method in
(a) Only one pair producing Ammonia.

(b) Only two pairs Which of the statements given above is/are

(c) Only three pairs correct?

(a) 1 only
(d) All four pairs
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
80. With reference to BharOS, a mobile operating (d) Neither 1 nor 2
system, consider the following statements:

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83. India is a part of which of the following internation-
al processes/Conventions?
1. United Nations Refugee Convention
2. New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants
3. Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking
in Persons and Related Transnational Crime
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
84. Consider the following statements:
1. Loans to farmers against Negotiable Wareh-
ouse Receipts (NWR) are treated as Priority
Sector Lending by the banks.
2. The Warehousing Development and Regula-
tory Authority is a statutory body under the
Union Ministry of Finance.
3. The Produce Marketing Loan provides funds
exclusively against e-NWRs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
86. With reference to ‘chargesheet’ filed by the police,
consider the following statements:
1. It is filed at the first instance to inform the police
regarding the offence.
2. There is no time limit provided under the law
for filing a chargesheet.
3. It is a public document and can be accessed by
anyone through a Right to Information appeal.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
87. Consider the following statements with reference
to Quantum Teleportation:
1. It is used to transmit qubits from one location to
another.
2. It does not require a conventional

(a) 1 only communication channel for quantum

(b) 1 and 3 only communication.
(c) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
85. With reference to the system of ‘family pension’ in (c) Both 1 and 2
India, consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Family Pension is outside the purview of
taxation in India.
88. Which of the following statements are correct with
2. A child adopted by the widow of a Central
reference to Halteria?
Government employee after his death is
1. They are a type of plankton found in freshwater
qualified to get the Family Pension.
3. The Union Ministry of Finance looks after the bodies.

matters related to pension under the National 2. They are heterotrophs.

Pension System. 3. They consume viruses for nutrition.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
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89. Which one of the following best describes the term (a) 1 and 2 only
‘Sponge cities’? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) City with satellite communities surrounding the (c) 1 and 3 only
central city and separated with greenbelts (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Urban areas with natural areas intended to
absorb rain and prevent flooding 92. Which of the following are the principles of the
(c) Technologically modern urban area that uses Non-Aligned Movement?
electronic methods and sensors to collect specific 1. Promotion and defence of multilateralism
data 2. Neutrality of the State members on global
(d) United Nations designated cities that act as issues
a stop point for migrants from one place to 3. Non-interference in the internal matters of
another States
4. Respect for the principles enshrined under the
90. Which of the following statements are correct with United Nations Charter
reference to Kelp forests? Select the correct answer using the code given
1. These underwater ecosystems are formed in below:
shallow water. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. They include species of algae that live in cool (b) 2 and 4 only
and nutrient-rich waters. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. Unlike land forests, they are not dependent (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
upon light for photosynthesis.
Select the correct answer using the code given 93. Recently, the hands of the Doomsday Clock were
moved forward. In this context, which one of the
below:
following is correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) It represents the possibility of a global
(b) 2 and 3 only catastrophe caused by humans.
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) It measures time by monitoring the resonant
(d) 1, 2 and 3 frequency of atoms.
(c) It represents the time remaining for the event
91. Which of the following could be among the pos- of a Big Crunch.
sible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023? (d) It measures the changes in space-time
1. Less rain, higher temperatures and increased continuum after a supernova explosion.
fire risk during winters in Australia
94. The ship named ‘Sagar Samrat’, sometimes seen
2. Outbreaks of diseases spread by insects, such
in news, is related to which one of the following?
as malaria and dengue fever in Colombia
(a) Blue water navy
3. Winters can become more wet and warmer in
(b) Marine patrolling
northern Europe (c) Ocean waste collection
Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) Oil drilling operations
below:

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95. In the domain of Information Technology, the term 99. Consider the following statements regarding Lep-
‘Brave’ was seen in the news recently. It is related rosy:
to which one of the following? 1. It is a type of chronic fungal infection.
(a) Web Browser 2. It affects the nervous system along with the
(b) Women Safety Mobile App skin.
(c) Cryptocurrency 3. It is not transmitted by the patient once the
(d) Ransomware treatment starts.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
96. Recently, the Beating Retreat ceremony took
(a) 1 and 2 only
place at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. In this context,
(b) 2 and 3 only
consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. It marks the formal conclusion of the Republic
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Day celebrations.
2. It takes place on the evening of January 26
100. Which one of the following best describes the
every year.
term ‘Immune Imprinting’?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Therapy that uses blood donated by recovered
correct?
patients to introduce antibodies in those under
(a) 1 only
treatment
(b) 2 only
(b) Genome sequencing method for assessing the
(c) Both 1 and 2
prevailing levels of immunity in a population
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Tendency of the body to repeat an immune
response based on the first variant against a
97. Which Article of the Constitution of India safe-
different variant
guards the Right to Speedy Trial?
(d) A way of suppressing an immune response
(a) Article 19
during organ transplantation
(b) Article 21
(c) Article 20
(d) Article 23

98. Which one of the following statements best de-

scribes the Doctrine of Repugnancy envisaged in
the Constitution of India?
(a) It says that the State law will become void
to the extent of inconsistency with the Union
laws.
(b) It is used to determine whether a particular law
is related to a particular subject.
(c) It signifies the distribution of powers between
different organs of the State.
(d) It means what cannot be done directly cannot
also be done indirectly.

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